Total 12 Senior Executive job vacancies in GU16 6LD

Frimley Health Foundation Trust has an exciting vacancy for a Bank Band 6 Senior Paediatric Dietitian to join our growing and enthusiastic paediatric dietetics team at Frimley Park Hospital. We have 7.5 hours per week available with the potential for more hours.

The responsibilities within this role include the nutritional assessment and care of paediatric outpatients for a new weight management service. This role will be based at Heatherwood hospital as part of an MDT.

The paediatric dietetic work contributes towards best care approach and in turn the Frimley Health Foundation Trust strategy. This role will support this work and provide an opportunity to develop and practice skills within both inpatient and outpatient groups.

Our department is a well-established friendly team with dietitians working within 12 specialities. Our department values each individual within the team by supporting wellbeing, personal development and regular supervision, which creates a supportive team environment. We have a focus on encouraging continued professional development by providing internal and external opportunities for learning.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To provide assessment, treatment and management of paediatric outpatients, including knowledge and experience in oral and enteral nutrition.

To be an active member of multi-disciplinary teams for paediatric patients.

To work in partnership with paediatric dietitians to have regular clinical supervision.

To co-ordinate and manage patient dietary information for the speciality.

To act as an expert resource, providing dietetic advice and support to health care professionals working within paediatrics.

To support with the appropriate and timely triaging of outpatient referrals.

To support the paediatric team lead in maintaining relevant guidelines and pathways within this speciality

To be flexible in times of increased demand to the service and be willing to cover other areas of the hospital and work on other sites within Frimley Health NHS Foundation trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

In the Therapies Directorate we have a strong EDI culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contributes to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population.

To be involved with the advanced assessment, treatment and management of paediatric patients on the dietetic caseload. Please refer to attached job description for further details.


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical (CN) Take responsibility for managing patient caseload and following the OT process. Diagnosis of specific complex conditions in relation to the OT process. Provide functional treatment for both in-patients, out-patients, community-based patients, individuals and groups. Plan treatment programmes covering all aspects of functional rehabilitation. Assess patients activities of daily living, interpret the assessment results, and modify the treatment. Work single-handedly in providing training in daily living skills for patients and following them up at home or into the community where appropriate. Make complex clinical decisions regarding patient care. Provide clinical advice to the OT team on their given speciality. Identify and complete the referral process to other disciplines as required. Identify the need for and carry out standardised tests with the patients, interpret the findings and plan treatment. Take responsibility for planning, undertaking and completing home assessments when required. Assess, recommend and organise provision of adaptive equipment, minor adaptations, wheelchairs and services as appropriate to individual patients. Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and reporting untoward incidents both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate a physical ability to carry out OT interventions and therapeutic handling. (There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a day.) Responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out OT duties, adhering to the departments Medical Devices Policy this includes competency and accuracy to use equipment. Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids, including urine and faeces, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression. There may also be exposure to vermin and parasites especially on home assessments. Exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. patients with chronic disease and those receiving palliative care. Communication (CO) Communicate relevant information on patients conditions and performance to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Liaise with other hospital disciplines, as appropriate, and with community MDTs regarding care and progress. Instruct and guide staff in the use of therapeutic activities in relation to their given caseload. Instruct and guide individuals and groups of patients in the use of therapeutic activities, equipment and services. Train and educate patients and carers in the use of therapeutic equipment, health promotion, and lifestyle skills. Provide relevant information, written and oral, for documents relating to patients progress. Liaise with patients relatives regarding on-going progress and discharge plans. Liaise and negotiate with internal and external agencies in the provision and follow-up of equipment, minor adaptations wheelchairs and services. Communicate with palliative care patients and their relatives regarding their changing ability. Use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not understand / speak enough English for the purpose of consent and co-operation for treatment. Liaise with other hospital disciplines regarding the OT staffing of their area to facilitate efficient working. Documentation (DC) Maintain and organise records of patients treatments in line with departments and College of Occupational Therapists (COT) guidelines. Write patient related reports. Report OT treatment and progress in medical and nursing notes. Undertake the appropriate paperwork for onward referral. Gather and record statistical data according to department requirement Professional Ethics Adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for qualified staff and all other relevant policies and procedures Leadership, Supervision & Appraisal (LS) Supervise junior members of the team both clinically and managerially. Undertake appraisal with specified junior member of staff. Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and appraisal. Training Staff & Students (TS) Be involved in the induction and training of new staff and the team. Responsible for training allocated OT students. Assess and train NVQ students. Train other disciplines on the OT role and OT process. Career training to outside agencies re the OT role. Service Development & Delivery (SD) Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives within the department quality / business plan. Assist in maintenance of inventory and management of stock and equipment. Professional Development (PD) Actively involved in the departments in-service training programme and responsible for keeping up to date with grade specific treatment techniques. Participate in the in-service training programme, giving feedback from any courses attended. Be involved in peer group meetings and identify grade specific training needs. Attend external courses as appropriate, and be committed to following a supportive training programme. Take responsibility for the update of mandatory training according to the Trusts policy. Clinical Governance, Quality, Standards (CG) Participate in clinical supervision sessions. Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives. Participate in clinical governance and quality improvements projects as allocated by the Manager. Undertake clinical audit and quality assurance initiatives towards continued development and maintenance of clinical standards in accordance with the Trusts policy. Line Management, Staff, Budgets, Department (LM) Co-operate with other department staff in maintenance of inventory and efficient management of department stocks and equipment. Deputise to Team Leader in their absence. Research & Practice Development (RD) Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice. As part of a team incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive practice into your programme. Participate in OT / team audit and evaluation activities as agreed with your Line Manager Please see full person spec and job description.

Senior Analytical Scientist

My client is a leading provider of analytical services to the food and allied industries. They are committed to delivering robust, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet the highest standards of quality.

Job Description

I am seeking a highly motivated and experienced Analytical Scientist to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing analytical services using GC and Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, or ICP techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on ongoing and new projects within the analytical labs
• Design and develop methodologies for a range of food and drink analyses using GC, Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, or ICP
• Respond to client inquiries regarding testing within the group
• Ensure compliance with ISO17025 requirements and quality control procedures
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in analytical science
• Strong knowledge of food science and technology
• Understanding of GC and Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, or ICP techniques and their applications in the food industry
• Experience as a test signatory under an ISO17025 quality management system
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced specialist or senior specialist speech and language therapist with an interest in stroke and neurology?

Do you wish to use and develop your leadership skills?

Do you have videofluoroscopy and/or FEES competencies?

Are you passionate about continuous professional development?

Due to changes in funding, we have an exciting new opening for a senior specialist SLT or developmental role for an experienced specialist SLT with a special interest in stroke and neurology on our newly designed and refurbished state of the art hyper acute stroke unit (HASU) and acute stroke unit (ASU).

You would be encouraged to utilise and develop leadership skills within both the multidisciplinary team and supporting speech and language therapy colleagues on the unit and within the friendly and supportive team.

To undertake comprehensive specialist holistic assessment, diagnosis and management of acute acquired communication and swallowing impairments.

Devise SMART goals for speech and language rehabilitation, working with Speech and Language therapy assistant to deliver person centred care.

Close liaison and working with patients, families, MDT, community services and Early Supported Discharge team, representing speech and language therapy and advocating for our patients.

Provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support within the SLT team as “senior of the day”.

Providing line management and supervision to junior colleagues.

Competencies in tracheostomy/videofluoroscopy/FEES are welcomed and there may be potential opportunities to undertake competencies in some of these.

There will be opportunities for quality improvement projects and service development in this role.

You will receive excellent CPD opportunities both in house and externally.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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For detailed job description and main responsibilities see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Sep 2024

Senior Occupational Therapist (special interest in Rehabilitation/Orthopaedics) - 37.5hrs/ week.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our rehabilitation team as Band 6 OT based at Heathlands Bracknell.

We are looking for dynamic, professional and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists with a special interest in rehabilitation to join our friendly & supportive team. The team is led by a B8 Physiotherapist/ward manager but includes , senior and junior PT's and well as therapy practitioners.

We have great CPD opportunities within the Trust and support by practice development to facilitate development in relation to complex care.

Heathlands Rehabilitation Unit is receiving patient requiring rehabilitation from Frimley Park Hospital and other sites so caseloads are varied and offer plenty of opportunity for you to use your existing skills and continue to learn new ones.

The main responsibilities of the role include clinical and education / support of colleagues within the team, rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients presenting with variety of complex medical and social needs.

We have a strong EDI culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contribute to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical (CN)
1. 1. Take responsibility for managing patient caseload and following the OT process.
2. Diagnosis of specificcomplexconditions in relation to the OT process.
3. Provide functional treatment for both in-patients, out-patients, community-based patients, individuals and groups.
4. Plan treatment programmes covering all aspects of functional rehabilitation.
5. Assess patients’ activities of daily living, interpret the assessment results, and modify the treatment.
6. Work single-handedly in providing training in daily living skills for patients and following them up at home or into the community where appropriate.
7. Makecomplexclinical decisions regarding patient care.
• Provide clinical advice to the OT team on their given speciality.
1. Identify and complete the referral process to other disciplines as required.
2. Identify the need for and carry out standardised tests with the patients, interpret the findings and plan treatment.
3. Take responsibility for planning, undertaking and completing home assessments when required.
4. Assess, recommend and organise provision of adaptive equipment, minor adaptations, wheelchairs and services as appropriate to individual patients.
5. Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and reporting untoward incidents both verbally and in writing.
6. Demonstrate a physical ability to carry out OT interventions and therapeutic handling. (There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a day.)
7. Responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out OT duties, adhering to the department’s Medical Devices Policy – this includes competency and accuracy to use equipment.
8. Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids, including urine and faeces, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression. There may also be exposure to vermin and parasites especially on home assessments.
9. Exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. patients with chronic disease and those receiving palliative care.
10. Communication (CO)
1. 1. Communicate relevant information on patients’ conditions and performance to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
2. Liaise with other hospital disciplines, as appropriate, and with community MDTs regarding care and progress.
• Instruct and guide staff in the use of therapeutic activities in relation to their given caseload.
1. 1. Instruct and guide individuals and groups of patients in the use of therapeutic activities, equipment and services.
2. Train and educate patients and carers in the use of therapeutic equipment, health promotion, and lifestyle skills.
3. Provide relevant information, written and oral, for documents relating to patients’ progress.
4. Liaise with patients’ relatives regarding on-going progress and discharge plans.
5. Liaise and negotiate with internal and external agencies in the provision and follow-up of equipment, minor adaptations wheelchairs and services.
• Communicate with palliative care patients and their relatives regarding their changing ability.
1. Use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not understand / speak enough English for the purpose of consent and co-operation for treatment.
2. Liaise with other hospital disciplines regarding the OT staffing of their area to facilitate efficient working.
3. Documentation (DC)
1. Maintain and organise records of patients’ treatments in line with department’s and College of Occupational Therapists’ (COT) guidelines.
2. Write patient related reports.
3. Report OT treatment and progress in medical and nursing notes.
4. Undertake the appropriate paperwork for onward referral.
5. Gather and record statistical data according to department requirement
6. Professional Ethics
1. Adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for qualified staff and all other relevant policies and procedures
2. Leadership, Supervision & Appraisal (LS)
1. Supervise junior members of the team both clinically and managerially.
2. Undertake appraisal with specified junior member of staff.
3. Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and appraisal.
4. Training Staff & Students (TS)
1. Be involved in the induction and training of new staff and the team.
2. Responsible for training allocated OT students.
3. Assess and train NVQ students.
4. Train other disciplines on the OT role and OT process.
5. Career training to outside agencies re the OT role.
6. Service Development & Delivery (SD)
1. Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives within the department quality / business plan.
2. Assist in maintenance of inventory and management of stock and equipment.
3. Professional Development (PD)
1. Actively involved in the department’s in-service training programme and responsible for keeping up to date with grade specific treatment techniques.
2. Participate in the in-service training programme, giving feedback from any courses attended.
3. Be involved in peer group meetings and identify grade specific training needs.
4. Attend external courses as appropriate, and be committed to following a supportive training programme.
5. Take responsibility for the update of mandatory training according to the Trust’s policy.Clinical Governance, Quality, Standards (CG)
6. Participate in clinical supervision sessions.
1. Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives.
2. Participate in clinical governance and quality improvements projects as allocated by the Manager.
3. Undertake clinical audit and quality assurance initiatives towards continued development and maintenance of clinical standards in accordance with the Trust’s policy.
4. Line Management, Staff, Budgets, Department (LM)
1. Co-operate with other department staff in maintenance of inventory and efficient management of department stocks and equipment.
2. Deputise to Team Leader in their absence.
3. Research & Practice Development (RD)
4. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice.
5. As part of a team incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive practice into your programme.
6. Participate in OT / team audit and evaluation activities as agreed with your Line Manager

Please see full person spec and job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical (CN) Take responsibility for managing patient caseload and following the OT process. Diagnosis of specific complex conditions in relation to the OT process. Provide functional treatment for both in-patients, out-patients, community-based patients, individuals and groups. Plan treatment programmes covering all aspects of functional rehabilitation. Assess patients activities of daily living, interpret the assessment results, and modify the treatment. Work single-handedly in providing training in daily living skills for patients and following them up at home or into the community where appropriate. Make complex clinical decisions regarding patient care. Provide clinical advice to the OT team on their given speciality. Identify and complete the referral process to other disciplines as required. Identify the need for and carry out standardised tests with the patients, interpret the findings and plan treatment. Take responsibility for planning, undertaking and completing home assessments when required. Assess, recommend and organise provision of adaptive equipment, minor adaptations, wheelchairs and services as appropriate to individual patients. Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and reporting untoward incidents both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate a physical ability to carry out OT interventions and therapeutic handling. (There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a day.) Responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out OT duties, adhering to the departments Medical Devices Policy this includes competency and accuracy to use equipment. Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids, including urine and faeces, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression. There may also be exposure to vermin and parasites especially on home assessments. Exposure to distressing circumstances e.g. patients with chronic disease and those receiving palliative care. Communication (CO) Communicate relevant information on patients conditions and performance to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Liaise with other hospital disciplines, as appropriate, and with community MDTs regarding care and progress. Instruct and guide staff in the use of therapeutic activities in relation to their given caseload. Instruct and guide individuals and groups of patients in the use of therapeutic activities, equipment and services. Train and educate patients and carers in the use of therapeutic equipment, health promotion, and lifestyle skills. Provide relevant information, written and oral, for documents relating to patients progress. Liaise with patients relatives regarding on-going progress and discharge plans. Liaise and negotiate with internal and external agencies in the provision and follow-up of equipment, minor adaptations wheelchairs and services. Communicate with palliative care patients and their relatives regarding their changing ability. Use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not understand / speak enough English for the purpose of consent and co-operation for treatment. Liaise with other hospital disciplines regarding the OT staffing of their area to facilitate efficient working. Documentation (DC) Maintain and organise records of patients treatments in line with departments and College of Occupational Therapists (COT) guidelines. Write patient related reports. Report OT treatment and progress in medical and nursing notes. Undertake the appropriate paperwork for onward referral. Gather and record statistical data according to department requirement Professional Ethics Adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for qualified staff and all other relevant policies and procedures Leadership, Supervision & Appraisal (LS) Supervise junior members of the team both clinically and managerially. Undertake appraisal with specified junior member of staff. Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and appraisal. Training Staff & Students (TS) Be involved in the induction and training of new staff and the team. Responsible for training allocated OT students. Assess and train NVQ students. Train other disciplines on the OT role and OT process. Career training to outside agencies re the OT role. Service Development & Delivery (SD) Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives within the department quality / business plan. Assist in maintenance of inventory and management of stock and equipment. Professional Development (PD) Actively involved in the departments in-service training programme and responsible for keeping up to date with grade specific treatment techniques. Participate in the in-service training programme, giving feedback from any courses attended. Be involved in peer group meetings and identify grade specific training needs. Attend external courses as appropriate, and be committed to following a supportive training programme. Take responsibility for the update of mandatory training according to the Trusts policy. Clinical Governance, Quality, Standards (CG) Participate in clinical supervision sessions. Maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives. Participate in clinical governance and quality improvements projects as allocated by the Manager. Undertake clinical audit and quality assurance initiatives towards continued development and maintenance of clinical standards in accordance with the Trusts policy. Line Management, Staff, Budgets, Department (LM) Co-operate with other department staff in maintenance of inventory and efficient management of department stocks and equipment. Deputise to Team Leader in their absence. Research & Practice Development (RD) Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice. As part of a team incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive practice into your programme. Participate in OT / team audit and evaluation activities as agreed with your Line Manager Please see full person spec and job description.

To partake in Oncology/Haematology clinical pharmacy duties ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken:1.1. To lead and develop the pharmacy service to the Oncology/Haematology Department, in liaison with other Specialist Clinical Pharmacists.1.2. To provide clinical input (at specialist level) to the Oncology/Haematology Department, with specific higher level clinical responsibilities for one or more defined sub-specialties.1.3. To work alongside the medical and Advanced Clinical Practitioner team in prescribing for people being cared for in the Oncology/Haematology Department (once suitably trained and authorised).1.4. Provide highly complex advice and guidance requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options on all issues relating to prescribing and therapeutics within Oncology/Haematology, where possible in line with national and local guidelines.1.5. Maintain a working knowledge relating to prescribing and therapeutics for all services in the Cancer cluster.1.6. To form a key component of the multidisciplinary team in the Oncology/HaematologyDepartment.1.7. To safely undertake clinical screening of prescriptions for intravenous, subcutaneous and oral cancer treatments.1.8. Counsel and advise patients and/or their relatives with regard to their medication, including use of drugs, appropriate administration of oral chemotherapy and appropriate management of SACT-associated side effects e.g. nausea and vomiting. 2. To manage a caseload of patients as part of the Oncology/Haematology Clinical Team within a defined specialist area:2.1. To support the development of defined outpatient clinic protocols for NMPs2.2. To review those patients in an outpatient clinic setting.2.3. To initiate and continue pharmacological treatment for cancer and supportive treatments as appropriate.2.4. Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions, including prescribing of medicines. 3. To develop the provision of Oncology/Haematology advanced clinical practice promoting safe and evidenced-based practice and contributing to improved clinical outcomes and services to patients:3.1. Attending and actively participating in Oncology/Haematology ward rounds, clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.3.2. Providing specialist advice and guidance on all issues relating to prescribing and therapeutics of medicines and SACT for the specialty ensuring they are in line with national and local guidelines.3.3. Critically evaluate published literature and a variety of medicines related information, including clinical trials data, medicines usage and expenditure reports, national policy, and clinical intervention reports, to inform practice and patient care decisions.3.4. To provide opinion and advice and be a source of referral for SACT issues for members of the multidisciplinary team within Trust and externally.3.5. To act as an independent prescriber in a specialist practice area, as appropriate for the service.3.6. Practice as an independent prescriber, provide dose adjustment, advice and prescriptions for SACT medication with a narrow therapeutic range requiring therapeutic effect monitoring, including recording relevant biochemistry results in relevant patient medical records. Recording action plans and adjusting doses to account for renal or liver dysfunction or other toxicities.3.7. Provide training in the specialist practice area so that other independent prescribers and pharmacy staff are able to provide robust SACT delivery service cover.3.8. Maintain contact with and actively participate in local, regional and national specialty groups, advising these groups as appropriate, and in also identifying best practice and incorporating it into FHFT practice. 4. To provide leadership, management and directorate/service support roles to Oncology/Haematology:4.1. Develop tumour site specific pharmacist-led clinics within the Oncology/Haematologyspecialty to meet patients needs and service changes.4.2. Monitor drug usage, prescribing patterns and expenditure in order to support the service in achieving a balanced drugs budget and planning for new drug developments.4.3. To liaise with the principal haematology/ oncology pharmacist and participate in clinal audit and service improvement projects within the division.4.4. To horizon scan for new prescribing practices within oncology that may impact on the Oncology & Haematology Directorate drugs budget, and lead on the appropriate management of them.4.5. To take the lead in investigations for errors and incidents and to produce action plans which may affect other departments and their processes in order to improve patient safety.4.6. To ensure that procedures relating to cancer services are updated in accordance with practice and legislation.4.7. To provide technical and professional guidance on all matters relating to aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical products within the Trust, including appropriate outsourcing of aseptic products purchased from external providers as appropriate. 5. Additional duties:5.1. To be accredited in the appropriate aspects of handling intrathecal chemotherapy e.g. screening, issuing etc. within the recommendations of current legislation and trust policies.5.2. To act as a deputy pharmacist for the paediatric oncology services, supporting the senior haematology pharmacist (Frimley site) with providing the oncology services to the paediatric wards and outpatient clinics

Are you an approachable, flexible & highly organised PA?

Enjoy providing best possible support through positive & efficient communication?

IT-savvy with experience using MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel etc?

Love to work in a fast-paced team?

We are looking for a highly motivated PA to support 1 Senior Executive & 2 General Managers.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

· Providing PA support to 1 Senior Executive & 2 General Managers

· Building strong and trusting relationships with colleagues.

· Diary management, scheduling meetings, managing phone calls and online requests

· Coordinating meeting papers and distributing to meeting members

· Taking meeting minutes, capturing any actions and distributing minutes to meeting member

· Collation of data required for reports

· Interacting on a daily basis with Network colleagues and external colleagues



The skills you need to bring:

· Experience providing PA support in a fast-paced medical environment

· Patient focused and service orientated approach

· Ability to make independent decisions using sound judgement

· Ability to work quickly, sometimes under pressure, and with impeccable attention to detail

· Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and balance conflicting demands

· Strong keyboarding and IT skills

· Discretion and empathy

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:



· To provide expert, high quality, comprehensive and responsive personal assistant support to the Head of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPS with annual leave cover provided for the Personal Assistants of the Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director of BSPS as required.



· To develop and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with peers and colleagues.



· Regularly has contact with Senior Managers, Clinicians, Directors, Executive members of Trusts and ICBs, Chief Executives, Department of Health and Strategic Support Unit (SSU) officials.



· Liaises with other staff and colleagues within all BSPS and the five PartnerTrusts at all levels.

There’s never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country’s largest and most respected trusts

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.

We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.

If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you’ll feel at home at Frimley Health.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Personal Assistant support:-

· Provide an expert, high quality, comprehensive and responsive personal assistant supporttothe Head of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPS.



· Organise, attend and minute meetings for thethe Head of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPSand track actions.



· Provide annual leave cover, if required in exceptional circumstances, for the Managing Director’s and Deputy Managing Director’s PAs.



· Maintain effective electronic and hard copy filing systems.



· Receive and prioritise telephone calls and e-mails/correspondence, ensuring they are dealt with efficiently and effectively. Filter enquiries in an effective manner, taking responsibility for any necessary follow up action.



· To respond to e-mails/correspondence on behalf of theHead of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPSincluding full access to Outlook folders as required.



· To anticipate the needs of theHead of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPSand arrange timely production on their behalf.



· To manage the time of theHead of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPSthrough efficient and considered diary management, maintaining an in-depth knowledge of priorities and reacting accordingly as required.



· To ensure relevant papers are always available for meetings.



· To research topics of interest as required and directed by theHead of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPS.



· To be fully accomplished in preparing presentations for theHead of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPS.



· To collate relevant information, draft responses and prepare correspondence on a wide range of routine and non-routine issues, both internally and externally e.g. acknowledgements and references.



· To be responsible for arranging attendance at conferences including travel and accommodation where necessary and approved.



· To provide and receive information electronically, verbally or in writing which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature and ensure this is communicated appropriately within and outside of the organisation.



· To collate and record annual leave, sickness absence, training & audit plans, workload statistics and any other leave or HR records as required for theHead of Governance, Quality, Learning & Development, the Chief Information Officer and the General Manager for Infection and Immunity Sciences of BSPSdirect reports.



· To ensure the secretarial and administrative processes and systems reflect best practice, reviewing and making improvements where necessary, in line with organisational needs.



· To type letters, reports, high quality Powerpoint presentations and any other documentation required to a high standard using the full suite of Microsoft Office applications.



· To handle confidential documentation and personnel matters in an effective and discreet manner.



· To manage and order stationery, equipment and consumables.

Other


· At all times to act as an ambassador for BSPS and Partner Trusts, being professional, confident courteous and helpful.



· The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the postholder.



· The post holder might be required to work across the Trust sites at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and attending meetings at different hospital and other sites.



Administrative and Secretarial

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the postholder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the postholder to take account of changing organisational need.



This job description should be read in conjunction with the non-supervisory JD Addendum – available at:http://www.frimleyhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Job-Description-Addendum-non-supervisory.doc


This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

We are seeking a well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join our Acute Medical Physiotherapy team. You will predominately based In AMU working alongside a B4 and being supported by a B7. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in ED / SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care Unit) / Renal.

The Physiotherapy department is looking to proactively prevent admissions and facilitate timely discharges within the acute setting and we are looking for the right candidate to help promote the role of Physiotherapy and look at innovative ways of working within a high pressure environment. Under the guidance of the Band 7, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

As a senior clinician you will be involved in the supervision, education and appraisal of students and support staff and you will have the opportunity to lead and be involved in appropriate service development.

The post holder will be required participate in weekend and on call respiratory rotas.

We would welcome and recommend enquiries regarding the post and are happy to meet potential applicants to discuss the role in more detail. For further information please contact Abbie Masters Principal Physiotherapist abbie.masters@nhs.net 0300 6139295
PURPOSE OF JOB:


· To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have an acute, complex presentation.



· To work alongside and communicate with OT’s, Primary care providers and community services to ensure a safe rapid assessment and discharge of patientsin an acute, fast paced environment.



· To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists / technicians / assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff.



· To participate in CPD and other departmental activities.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.
KEY TASKS & Responsibilities:


Clinical



· To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload within the ED, AMU and other medical wards as required.



· To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required.



· To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.



· To be aware of and comply with Trust Adult Safeguarding policies and procedures.



· To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes.



· To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care.



· To assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.



· To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with professional and Trust standards of practice. This includes patient documentation in both and monthly statistical work sheets.



· To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link.



· To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during the day.



· To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice.



· To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Team leader and Principal Physiotherapist of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.



· To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the department’s medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients.



· To support the wider Medical physiotherapy team if service needs require.



· To participate in the on call and weekend rotas.



This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression.



Management



· To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial work including responding to urgent referrals and an unpredictable workload.



· To be responsible for effective management, treatment and discharge for these patients through prioritisation, communication and team working.



· To deputise for the Team leader in their absence.



· To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff.



· To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee.



· To supervise and ensure the development of designated unqualified therapy staff within the acute team.



· To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.


Communication



· To liaise within the MDT, individually and on ward rounds, service providers and service users as necessary with regard to patient care.



· To arrange follow up to relevant discharge schemes, services, ongoing rehabilitation as required to ensure a seamless service is maintained.



· To be able to communicate in potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. This includes connecting with patients and relatives who are potentially dealing with a traumatic attendance to hospital as well as communicating complex, sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff.



· To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters.



· To attend and be an active participant in speciality, peer group, clinical interest groups and departmental staff meetings.



· To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills.



· To report all complaints/incidents immediately to the senior member of staff and document accordingly.



Education



· To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development that will include appraisal activities.



· Participating in in-service training and being available for training other health care professionals on study days and within the area.



· To be responsible for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area.


Research/Audit/Quality



· To be involved in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality.



· In line with the Trust’s commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.



· To play a significant role in the specialities annual business plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis.





This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.





This job description should be read in conjunction with thesupervisory JD addendum.








This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jul 2024

You will be aNMC/1stlevel registered Nurse with 2 years community experience.You will have the ability to work both independentlyand alsoas part of a wider multidisciplinary team. It is expected that youshould have strongcommunication and organisation skills and a flexible approach which will ensureyou deliver positive experiences to patients at every stage of theirhealthcare journey. You will have a full UK driving license with access to a car for work purposes. You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packagesand haveworking knowledge of an i pad which is used for mobile working. You will feel valued as aDistrict Nurse - Band 6 / Senior Community Nursewith HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £35,392 - £42,618with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions 5%high cost area allowance Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location Plentiful onsite parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

To apply you must have: Relevant clinical experience at Band 5/6, good clinical knowledge, and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Management experience is desirable as is previous experience with private patients. PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide an effective high standard physiotherapy service in the advanced assessment, and treatment of patients on the Parkside Suite who may have a complex presentation. To teach the nursing staff, as required, in the use of specific equipment such as CPM machine, polysling and cryotherapy. To assist with oxygen therapy and advise on protocols and intervention

The full details of the post requirements can be found in the job description and person specification attached.