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To provide an accurate and timely appointment booking service for patients arriving, departing or who require follow up appointments. To be the first line of contact to the public face of the Trust for patients attending clinical treatment. To promote the professionalism of the Trust and maintain the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times. To offer the patients a warm, friendly and helpful welcome and inform the patient of the next step of their journey, including any issues that may delay that process. To maintain a calm attitude at all times, being aware of patients worries and concerns coming to hospital. To ensure the booking processes are followed accurately and in a timely manner, and all clinic outcome forms and reconciliations, and close of business processes are completed.

As a Service Designer you will be responsible for: Contributing to the development of design concepts, collaborating with product management to define a direction for services, and share it in a way others can understand Looking at the whole journey a user takes when using a service and making sure every part of that journey is designed to work smoothly Collaborating with user researchers to ensure the needs of users, and organisational objectives are met Using research evidence, design knowledge and negotiation with stakeholders to improve health outcomes for the public and healthcare professionals Working with multi-disciplinary teams so they understand the role and purpose of service design, user-centred design, and how these help to meet the organisational goals Ensuring our products and services are inclusive, accessible, and equitable You will be working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team in your portfolio, as well as becoming part of an active and supportive design community of practice, collaborating across the organisation, to ensure new and existing services are user-centred, provide outstanding experiences and work for the whole population. You will have the opportunity to analyse and rethink the delivery of health and care services and improve delivery at national scale.

CLINICAL To identify, prioritise and manage patients who require occupational therapy input. Including education of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote appropriate referrals for both discharge planning and rehabilitation. To assess and treat patients with complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services. To be competent in the administration of specific occupational therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and occupational areas. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and occupational areas. To provide specialist occupational therapy input to Critical care, including intensive care units and high dependency units at Denmark Hill site. To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of therapeutic manual handling techniques and the lone working policy and document this accurately. To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required. To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics. To support patients in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals. To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program. To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge. To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision. To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services. To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills. To assist with planning and prioritisation of the team and departments workload in the event of staff absence to ensure the occupational therapy priority services are maintained. To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information. COMMUNICATION To communicate complex information to patients and family/ carers who may have barriers to understanding. To actively participate in team meetings within the occupational therapy department and with the MDT, including weekly MDT meetings, case conferences and best interest meetings and to delegate for specialist or team lead occupational therapist as required. To be skilled in communicating reasoning and motivating patients to participate in sessions. To communicate professionally in person and by telephone with families/ carers and other professionals. To manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations within the team, MDT and with patients, families/ carers MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION To supervise and provide support for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students. To be aware of the importance of staff well being, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff. To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. To assist in developing services and standards according to the occupational therapy objectives. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the critical care occupational therapy service with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards. To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash. To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required. TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal. To promote development of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, technicians and students according to their training and development needs as identified through supervision and appraisal. To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement. To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply them to practice and disseminate findings at a local level. To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording outcomes in a portfolio. To keep in touch with new developments and changing trends in critical care occupational therapy and participate in wider issues of providing an occupational therapy service i.e. quality assurance, public relations including liaison with the community; planning and policy making. To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects. To participate in and present on the critical care in-service training programmes, multi-disciplinary trainings, study day and external conferences. To undertake any other duties commensurate within the grade. General The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. To live and role model the Kings Trust Values and Vision. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. An individual performance review and the setting of objectives will occur within each rotation. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. WithYou is part of a consortium and our team in Lambeth is recruiting for a Service Manager, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are a dynamic leader, who can inspire others to make a difference for their clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we want to hear from you. The Service Manager will directly link in with both the Head of Partnerships for WithYou and the Addictions Borough Lead, as lead providers, to ensure clear communication and a mutually agreed delivery of service. As Service Manager, you will be responsible for collaboratively leading the team to ensure a high level of performance by meeting targets and KPIs set, whilst creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff team. This post requires excellent leadership skills to work innovatively and confidently, supporting staff in high performing recovery work, overseeing quality assurance and safeguarding and with the capacity to work within competing demands and tight timescales. Safeguarding those we provide our services to, sharing your concerns and putting the right interventions in place is key to the success of this role. You will work with a dedicated team of people, building strong relationships with other agencies to deliver the comprehensive support needed by those using our services. You will lead your team, providing development and clear direction aligned with the organisational aims and be a strong advocate for WithYou externally, maintaining and building our profile as you go. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Essential Skills The most important thing you can bring to this role is clear and inspirational leadership. We're open to discussions with candidates working in leadership roles outside of the drug and alcohol arena - for example, in mental health or housing. We're most interested in your ability to demonstrate motivational leadership skills, with the drive to promote staff development and retention. You'll have the support of an exceptional Head of Partnerships and a wider team of experienced and dedicated stakeholders across the organisation. If you have experience managing comparable services, as either an established manager or in a team leader or similar capacity and you are looking for the next step up in your career, we would welcome your application and a further discussion. You should also have: A track record of successfully working in joint ventures and partnerships A proven track record of creating and maintaining a strong performance management culture Evidence of placing service users at the heart of an organisation Ability to develop and lead a cohesive team Ability to interpret evidence and analyse problems to create viable sustainable solutions Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and/or make a positive impact Strong communication skills, both verbal and written A full job description and person specification is available on request. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. Desirable Skills About Company Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You. #IND HP

Package Description: Shift Details: Monday-Sunday Flexible Nights At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be to be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the companys dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget. Other responsibilities will include: Ensuring that the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan. Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict. Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with Dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities. Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life. ABOUT YOU To succeed in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have: A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements. Industry-relevant qualifications. Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times. Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner. Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role. Our ideal candidate must: Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Residential Care Manager. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Residential Care Manager will be to manage the group of Care Supervisors within the home ensuring thata high-quality delivery of personal care is delivered to our residents. You will be an advocate for all residents,maintainingthe best interest in all areas of the resident's wellbeing. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Co-ordinating theresident assessmentprocess, ensuringthatthe planned careisaccurate and reflected in each individual care plan. Supporting,guiding,anddevelopingtheirteammembers. Managing the process of ensuring that all equipment is stored in line with the manufacturer'sinstructionsand is cleanedandstored appropriatelyafteruse. Ensuringcompliance with theSafe Medication Management programme, with robust auditing procedures. UndertakingQualityCareSpotChecksreportingonthe qualityofcareprovidedbyCareSupervisors, CarersandSeniorCarers withintheir team. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemusthave: NVQ Level 4 in Care or equivalent. A Minimum of two years' experience in long-termcareor similarindustry. Comprehensiveunderstanding ofCQCFundamentalStandards. Experience in leading a team in a similar care environment. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality secretarial and administrative support service to one of a number of District Nursing Teams within Whittington Health (Haringey & Islington).

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Provide timely, efficient and effective operational service management leadership for both services within the Surgical Division to ensure these are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible clinical and performance standards. Provide clear leadership ensuring that all staff are appropriately managed and developed, and that they are efficient, effective, engaged and motivated. Take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery and patient experience in key areas. Lead on ensuring that all performance/quality targets are met. Problem solve as appropriate, and develop and implement lasting solutions in conjunction with clinical colleagues. To be a key member of the Surgical Management Team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.

Job Summary: Accountable to the Administration Manager for the smooth running of the Macmillan Brook/Suite 8 Unit. To provide effective team working by possessing a high standard of communications skills both written and oral. To be able to prioritise their own workload with a good working knowledge of computer systems with the ability to be diplomatic at all times. To contribute to the standard operating procedures of the service. The work as part of the Cancer service within Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trust to facilitate, co-ordinate and support the nursing and clinical team to enable high standards of care to be delivered to patients and families. Key Result Areas & Performance: To be accountable to the Administration Manager for the day to day running of the department To inform the Administration Manager of any untoward incident or occurrence so that remedial action can be taken at the earliest opportunity To be aware and comply with departmental policies and protocols To communicate with colleagues, healthcare professionals and patients in a polite and courteous manner, showing the degree of professionalism expected. Under the supervision of the Administration Manager ensure that clinics are maintained and adjusted in line with clinicians annual and study leave. This may involve cancelling and rescheduling of clinics as necessary. Compile forward planning sheets of clinics as requested Following receipt of new patient referrals, make new patient appointments ensuring that new patient encounters are created as per standard operating procedures. Generate new referrals from ERS system. Working with the Administration Manager supporting all members of the unit team to ensure that all services are adequately covered i.e. ensuring that there is adequate cover for the HCAs To assist clinicians and healthcare professionals with any IT issues relating to clinic procedures and to inform Management of any urgent issues that they are unable toresolve in good time. Provide, at all times, a welcoming, supportive and caring environment for patients, relatives and visitors. Regular update of the kiosk self-checking in system. Check every patient for any changes of recorded information and update accordingly When needed assist the HCA to ensure that all patients height and weight are taken accurately and documented on Icare. Ensure all follow up appointments are made as instructed by clinicians on the e-outcome form. Regularly monitor and action the LGT uncashed report and email clinicians of any missing e-outcomes to ensure that all patients appointments have been actioned and clinic are cashed-up Ensuring that the three telephone lines are answered within good time and answering queries or re-directing as appropriate in a sensitive and professional manner. Ensure regular checks are made on the group email address, prioritising urgent requests. All email queries are dealt with and responded to in a timely manner, notifying the requester when completed. Provide back up cover when needed to the Chemotherapy Day Care Unit ensuring that all day care admissions are admitted and discharged (QEH site). Ensure that patients receive their appointments in good time, either by post/those sent by the Synertec automatic service/ or text message when needed. To organise any supportive services as needed To be responsible for ensuring that patients' notes are pulled and available for clinic that require them. Ensure the clinical areas are prepped for each clinic session, checking each morning that the clinical rooms have been cleaned and are well maintained with adequate stock. Order and maintain necessary stationary as required in the clinical rooms and reception area. Request all necessary maintenance work after consultation with the Administration Manager. Ensure that all patient registration for new patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment are created through the e-prescribing portal. To participate in the PDR process to ensure personal skills are enhanced. Attend team meetings and contribute in the setting of achievable standards to promote improvements in patient care and service development.

Heathfielde Medical Centre Summary of Receptionist Job Description Job Title:Receptionist Pay:Dependent on experience Line Manager:Reception Supervisor overseen by Practice Manager Hours: Part time Contract:Permanent (subject to satisfactory probation period) Job Summary: Responsibilities Operate the computerised appointment system in accordance with Access protocols. Receive and book in patients, monitor the patient flow, make emergency appointments and draw to the doctors notice any patients who might require immediate attention Provide and receive information face to face, over the telephone, in writing or by electronic mediums from patients, doctors, practice nurse, colleagues, managers, other external contacts (eg, pharmacist, secondary care, nursing homes, etc.). Advise patients of relevant fees for non-NHS services. Accept payment and issue receipts for non NHS income. Open, sort and distribute internal and external post. Liaise with consultants secretaries regarding patient referral queries and expedite appointments/tests as required. When taking over a duty from another colleague at change over of staff, ensure that all relevant messages/detail are passed on to ensure continuity. Scan documents/ letters to the computer system. Participate in staff meetings. Participate in any in-house training that may be provided and attend any external training courses as may be considered appropriate to the duties of the post. Ensure the reception and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy. Cover for colleagues in the event of absence through sickness or holidays as required. To file patients records in the correct manner. To check and update patients addresses, telephone numbers etc, on both manual and computerised records. Chaperone GP if required. Data Protection It is a requirement of the job for the post-holder to use computers or other information technology and he/she will be required to ensure that security procedures are followed as appropriate and that confidential information for example, passwords, are not communicated to unauthorised individuals. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and Colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner, which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental And respects their circumstances, feelings priorities, and rights. Health and Safety All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others, who may be affected by their acts and omissions. General Clause This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post and may be amended from time to time after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.