Total 5 job vacancies by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

The post holder will be based at East Lancs (Accrington Victoria Hospital).

The post consists of administrative support for the liver surveillance/ community liver health check projects. This will include working with the data from the four provider trusts, and there will be information governance responsibility to safeguard the data. It will also include working closely with the project manager to update project plans and work with the peer support workers. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project which will improve care for patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be a requirement to work with the clinical teams from all four provider trusts, also setting up working relationships with primary care teams, drug and alcohol services and prison healthcare systems.

The post holder will need strong communication organisational and data management skills and experience of working with NHS systems. It would be very useful to be proficient in Microsoft packages.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary liver surveillance/ community liver health check team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators and Doctors.

The team aims to improve liver surveillance across Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, and to support the four provider trusts to implement surveillance systems that ensure timely, safe care for all patients that require liver surveillance.

There will also be a requirement to work with the Cancer Alliance project management team, and to provide data reports to update NHS England liver surveillance team regularly. This will involve attendance at project management meetings, setting up meetings, taking and distributing minutes and providing further administrative support for this activity.

Once a surveillance programme has been agreed across the Cancer Alliance, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining data collection, and monitoring compliance with surveillance protocols.

This is a new team and we are closely supported by the warm and welcoming ODN Hepatitis C elimination team. We are very committed to providing a supportive environment for all, and opportunities to learn and progress.

POST TITLE: Liver health administrator



BAND: 3

Hours 37.5



DIVISION: Integrated Care Group



BASE ELHT



REPORTS TO Project Manager Early Diagnosis of Liver Cancer



RESPONSIBLE TO Business Manager for Digestive Diseases



ORGANISATION CHART





















JOB SUMMARY



The post holder will be based at East Lancs (Accrington Victoria). The post consists of administrative support for the liver surveillance project and community liver health check projects. This will include working with the four provider trusts including collecting data for submission and patient navigation. There will be information governance responsibility to safeguard the data.It will also include working closely with the project manager to update project plans, attend and record minutes for meetings update project plans and coordinate patient caseload with the peer support workers. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project which will improve care for patients with liver disease across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

There will be a requirement to work with the clinical teams from all four provider trusts, also setting up working relationships with primary care teams, drug and alcohol services and prison healthcare systems.

The post holder will need strong communication organisational and data management skills and experience of working with NHS systems. It would be very useful to be proficient in Microsoft packages.

















MAIN DUTIES:



The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary liver surveillance team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators and Doctors.

The team aims to improve liver surveillance across Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, and to support the four provider trusts to implement surveillance systems that ensure timely, safe care for all patients that require liver surveillance.

There will also be a requirement to work with the Cancer Alliance project management team, and to provide data reports to update NHS England liver surveillance team regularly. This will involve attendance at project management meetings, setting up meetings, recording minutes, updating project plans and providing further administrative support for this activity.

Once a surveillance programme has been agreed across the Cancer Alliance, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining data collection, and monitoring compliance with surveillance protocols.

The post holder will be involved with setting up systems, working closely with the data collection coordinator and required to meet tight deadlines for data submission.



Monitoring and clerical duties


1. Develop and maintain effective working relationships throughout the ODN and Cancer Alliance across Lancashire and south cumbria
2. Collect, collate and report routine and data adhering to strict deadlines
3. Support and actively develop patient literature and surveys
4. Collect and collate patient satisfaction surveys for the ODN and produce associated reports
5. Take an active part in team meetings, including recording and distributing minutes, and updating action logs and project plans
6. Attend local and national events to develop own knowledge, sharing best practice and ensuring the ODN is fully informed
7. Coordinate patient caseload between peer support workers and local hepatology teams across the four trusts
8. General administrative duties to support the Liver team and Hepatitis C ODN as appropriate.
9. To exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times and demonstrate excellent customer care skills with respect for privacy, dignity, security and confidentiality.
10. To organise patient records and carry out clerical duties as and when required. This is to include use Winscribe, Cerner and other systems required.
11. To answer the telephone in a professional manner, to take messages and follow them up with the appropriate person.
12. To maintain clinical and administrative records in line with Trust Policies.
13. Meeting strict deadlines for data submission and supporting the data collection and coordinator with accurate data collection and submission
14. Attend liver screening events when required



Co-ordination and tracking responsibilities




1. To plan and organise clinical workload, managing this efficiently and effectively considering clinical priorities.
1. Highlight any regular system bottlenecks and contribute ideas to resolve these.
2. Work closely with the Liver surveillance team and Service Improvement Leads to continually improve the patient journey.
3. Ensure data entry of patient details to the liver surveillance monitoring database and submission criteria
4. Pro-actively monitor the surveillance database in order to prepare reports for each provider trust flagging patients due liver surveillance
5. Pro-actively monitor the outcome of attendance of liver surveillance appointments
6. Liaise with clinical outreach teams immediately if a patient fails to attend an appointment and take necessary steps to follow up.
7. Pro-actively work with liver surveillance peer support team in advance of appointments where it has been identified that there is a risk of non-attendance / need for support and facilitate regular PTL meetings.
8. Liaise with clinical team to ensure that liver surveillance scans and blood tests are requested in a timely manner











MDT Support

1.Be a first point of contact for the report of abnormal surveillance results and escalate immediately

2.Support exchange of information with HPB/ Hepatology MDT where appropriate



Project Support


1. Escalate any issues within the projects to the project manager / Directorate Manager quickly and effectively
2. Identify any risks and escalate
3. Provide administrative support in booking meetings with stakeholders, engagement events, producing and circulating minutes, circulating key documents and updating changes in project plans
4. Collaborate throughout the ODN/ Cancer alliance to maintain a wide, and flexible support function
5. The Post holder will be expected to show improvised thinking and propose changes where appropriate
6. Support the submission of quarterly CQUIN reports , annual reports and other quality improvement processes as required
7. Adhere to the quarterly submission criteria and escalate or resolve any bottlenecks.
8. Be responsible for the delivery of specific actions as identified within the ODN/ Cancer alliance Projects.



Education / Training


1. To attend and actively participate in service training programmes and actively seek to develop clinical and personal skills
2. To participate in personal development review process, actively identifying any objectives for personal development and to keep an up to date portfolio.
3. To actively participate, reflect and review own practice through the supervision process.
4. To attend relevant training courses and disseminate information accordingly.
5. To incorporate acquired knowledge and skills into working practice as appropriate.
6. To comply with departmental & Trust policies and procedures.


1. To participate in the induction and orientation and training of newly appointed staff.
2. To give advice and training to patients and other relevant health and social care professionals within level of responsibility to optimise patient care
3. To work within a clinical governance framework.
4. To attend as directed by each establishment, induction courses and key training.





Communication




1. To maintain communication with registered professionals.
2. To implement and modify communication skills as appropriate when there are barriers to understanding, resistance or compliance issues e.g. where English is second language, patients are dysphasic, blind or deaf, cognitively impaired, or who may have behavioural problems. This will require effective use of both verbal and non-verbal skills.
1. Liaise with Key personnel at each provider trust including Consultants, secretaries, specialist Nurses, commissioners, public health
2. Liaise with key personnel at other organisations outside of the NHS such as substance

misuse service, prison, sexual health
1. Be the point of contact for all routine enquiries facilitating communication and information

flows, initiating and responding to correspondence and resolving enquiries
1. Provide basic telephone advice to the ODN and refer on / signpost to other sources for support
2. Resource Management




1. To support the liver surveillance team in the ordering of stock and equipment for the liver surveillance outreach programme, providing cross cover with other members of the team where necessary






This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Calling Nurses and Allied Health professionals with an interest in Lymphoedema!

We are offering an exciting opportunity to complete a Lymphoedema qualification alongside clinical activity to develop into the role of a Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner on a fully funded Programme.

The East Lancashire Lymphoedema service covers the geographical footprint of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Ribblesdale, Blackburn and Darwen.

Clinics are based within Accrington and Blackburn Health centres, and we offer patients home visits for those who are housebound or with palliative needs.

It is essential that the post holder is a car driver with access to a vehicle for work.

We offer a range of treatments which embrace the latest technologies and equipment.

Please note that your ongoing employment would be subject to successful completion of the development programme, with the expected timeframe of 18-24 months.

Full time or part time options available dependent upon the applicant.



Assists the Clinical Team Leader in care delivery to patients living with a long-term condition - Lymphoedema.

Deliver individualised patient centred care and empowering patients.

Be Involved in patient and staff education.

You will provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning following best practice guidance in Lymphoedema.

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The ELHT Lymphoedema service has been established since 2008, we are a small team with lots of specialist Lymphedema knowledge.

We treat patients with uncomplicated and complicated Lymphoedema which can affect any part of the body. This makes our job interesting as we are involved in educational opportunities with patients and colleagues and are passionate about innovative ways of working.

We work Monday to Friday 8.30-16.30pm, excluding bank holiday's.

There is an opportunity for flexible working following discussion.




To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will demonstrate improvements in care and meets the needs of patients.



To triage referrals from a range of Primary and secondary health care professionals.



In partnership with secondary care, develop, review, and implement policies, integrated care pathways, guidelines and patient information leaflets, to reflect current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.



Work across both primary and secondary care sites promoting a smooth transition for patient care.



To perform a high level of clinical skills in assessment and/or diagnosis or treatment.



Teach and support staff in the community in relation to all aspects of management of Lymphoedema and Chronic oedema.



To provide specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues and patients in the multidisciplinary environment.



Deputies for the line manager as required.

To support the line manager in managing and developing the Lymphoedema Service.



Be involved in the Trust organisational development plans to transform different ways of working to meet the needs of the future, this will include upholding the

Trust’s values and vision. Adherence to the Trust’s behavioral framework.



Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.



Receive and triage direct referrals, to provide assessment of the patients' needs with support of other clinicians within the team.

Develop own knowledge and expertise within the specialty related to patient treatment, develop individualised care plans, care pathways and health promotion.

To support vulnerable patients through collaboration with Safeguarding teams, INT, INTT, IHSS, Podiatry, TVN and community nurses.


Ensure therapeutic interventions are clinically effective and evidence based.

Respond to the needs of the patients and the service and to organise own and others work within the team as required.



Demonstrate an active role in health promotion and in the prevention of ill health of patients, carers, and colleagues.





Actively seek to improve the care to patients responding to identified needs.

Chairing and facilitating meetings, and working groups as required.

The post holder will provide information to the line manager to support the development of the service.

To manage own workload and, when required the workload of junior staff.

Initiate and participate in audit relating to all aspects of lymphoedema. management to ensure high standard of clinical practice across the Trust.





Maintain data base of clinical incidents relating to the service through production of quarterly reports in partnership with the line manager.

Post holder will be a member of appropriate committees and groups as required by the line manager.



Record activity to allow reports to be generated to demonstrate outcomes of the Lymphoedema service.



Under the guidance of the line manager, and in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams provide a high standard of skilled care, in the field of lymphoedema management in a variety of settings, using evidence-based practice and working within ELHT national policies and standards.





To participate with the audit/monitoring mechanisms and product evaluations within the service.



To make clear concise records of individual patient assessments, advice, and predicted outcomes in the patient’s electronic notes via EMIS.



Be responsible for disposal of clinical waste in line with infection control policies.

To be aware of patients’ needs and organise own workload accordingly.



To monitor the patient’s condition and report significant changes and concerns to line manager and other professionals as appropriate.



To adopt a holistic approach to patients / carers / family in their own homes or elsewhere in the community, treating patients as individuals.



Liaise with nursing and non-nursing colleagues to create good working relationships for the benefit of patients.



Attend and contribute at staff meetings and working groups to identify areas of improvement to ensure targets and objectives are achieved.

Work in partnership with the line manager to support the development of and participate in patient support groups.



Have a flexible approach to the working day and working week to meet the needs of the patient / service. Be prepared for cross site working at Acorn PHCC or Barbara castle Way, dependent upon patient demand and clinic cover.







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· Ensure therapeutic interventions are clinically effective and evidence based.



· Respond to the needs of the patients and the service and to organise own and others work within the team as required.



· Demonstrate an active role in health promotion and in the prevention of ill health of patients, carers, and colleagues.



· Actively seek to improve the care to patients responding to identified needs.

· Chairing and facilitating meetings, and working groups as required.



· The post holder will provide information to the line manager to support the development of the service.



· To manage own workload and, when required the workload of junior staff.



· Initiate and participate in audit relating to all aspects of lymphoedema. management to ensure high standard of clinical practice across the Trust.



· Maintain data base of clinical incidents relating to the service through production of quarterly reports in partnership with the line manager.



· Post holder will be a member of appropriate committees and groups as required by the line manager.



· Record activity to allow reports to be generated to demonstrate outcomes of the Lymphoedema service.



· Under the guidance of the line manager, and in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams provide a high standard of skilled care, in the field of lymphoedema management in a variety of settings, using evidence-based practice and working within ELHT national policies and standards.



· To participate with the audit/monitoring mechanisms and product evaluations within the service.



· To make clear concise records of individual patient assessments, advice, and predicted outcomes in the patient’s electronic notes via EMIS.



· Be responsible for disposal of clinical waste in line with infection control policies.

· To be aware of patients’ needs and organise own workload accordingly.



· To monitor the patient’s condition and report significant changes and concerns to line manager and other professionals as appropriate.





· To adopt a holistic approach to patients / carers / family in their own homes or elsewhere in the community, treating patients as individuals.



· Liaise with nursing and non-nursing colleagues to create good working relationships for the benefit of patients.



· Attend and contribute at staff meetings and working groups to identify areas of improvement to ensure targets and objectives are achieved.



· Work in partnership with the line manager to support the development of and participate in patient support groups.

· Have a flexible approach to the working day and working week to meet the needs of the patient / service. Be prepared for cross site working at Acorn PHCC or Barabara castle Way, dependent upon patient demand and clinic cover.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and inclusive team dedicated to improving liver screening in our area. The post is based in Accrington and involves collecting data from the four provider trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria, and working closely with the liver outreach team, supporting and co-ordinating events. We are a small and hard-working team and there will be plenty of support and training available for the successful candidate.

To ensure that the Trust has robust information to monitor liver surveillance pathways including;

a. Identifying patients in at-risk groups

b. Obtain key information from other Trust staff including secretaries, MDT Coordinators, Booking Clerks, etc.

c. Obtaining key items of data from other systems and entering this key information into the liver surveillance data collection system

d. Liaising with multiple agencies to book outreach events and ensuring adequate resources available

e. Monitoring databases on several systems, across four provider trusts, entering data and escalating patients who are overdue surveillance

f. Develop relationships with primary care colleagues, Drug and Alcohol Services and other multiple agencies to reach underserved communities

We are a small, enthusiastic and inclusive team. Our mission is to support underserved communities to access liver health checks. We are non-judgemental and believe in going the extra mile for our patients. We work closely with peer support workers from the Hep C Trust, and many other community and voluntary services. A commitment to equality and diversity, and to addressing health inequalities is very important for our work. We have a strong work ethic and believe in working together to create a kind and effective working environment.

To collate the information required by NHSE for liver surveillance and the early diagnosis community liver health pilot

a. Ensuring all data items required are captured in the liver surveillance data system

b. Ensuring data is collected in a timely fashion and is available for upload nationally within national deadlines

c. Summarise patient pathways for review and analysis

d. Highlight potential blockages in the system



3. To assist in the provision of both routine and ad-hoc information to the Trust Board, Directorate Managers, Clinicians, and Commissioners:

a. Supplying information for inclusion in key reports

b. Providing ad-hoc information requests pertaining to diagnostics

c. Assisting in the development of information reports from the databases and systems across the four provider trusts



4. To ensure that data is robust and fit for purpose by:

a. Ensuring all data is validated prior to its inclusion in any reports entry onto the database

b. Liaising with relevant data quality leads in order to highlight any problem areas

c. Providing both routine and ad-hoc validation checks on data held on trust systems


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

37.5 hours permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an established team in the Telephone Booking Centre and/or on Reception, within the IMPReS service. IMPReS is the integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain Management and Rheumatology service





The post holder will be based at Accrington Pals Health Centre,Telephone Booking Team delivering out- patient services or at one of our sites on reception. A high level of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service and a willingness to travel is essential as you may be expected to work across multiple sites and specialities within the IMPReS service across East Lancashire according to service need.

You will be required to provide high quality front of house administration and clerical service for all users of the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain & Rheumatology Service (IMPReS), ensuring that the administration associated with all patient appointments is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Dealing with in-bound and out-bound calls to agreed professional standards and providing administration and monitoring support for the referral pathways.









Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we may use this to contact you regarding your application.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact a member of Recruitment Services on 01254 732075 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

JOB DESCRIPTION


POST TITLE Appointments Administrator/Receptionist



BAND Band 2



DIVISION Diagnostic & Clinical Support



BASE ELHT Sites



REPORTS TO (IMSK) Higher Level Appointments Administrator



JOB SUMMARY

To provide a high quality front of house administration & clerical service for all users of the Integrated Musculoskeletal, Pain & Rheumatology Service (IMPReS), ensuring that the administration associated with all patient appointments is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Dealing with in-bound and out-bound calls to agreed professional standards and providing administration and monitoring support for the referral pathways.



Under the guidance of the Team Lead the post holder will on a daily basis monitor the demand of referrals that have been activated through e-referrals and ensure enough triage time Is allocated and scheduled across MSK and Physio Extended Scope Practitioners to ensure that they are triaged within the 24 hour target set by the CCG Commissioners and to ensure there are no breaches.

MAIN DUTIES

Act as the first point of contact for all users of the Integrated MSK, Pain & Rheumatology Service. Be committed to continuous improvement of data quality within the SPOA and Booking Teams and to contribute towards and support service improvement

Excellent customer service skills when dealing with enquiries from patients, members of the public and staff, in a polite and appropriate manner at all times. Receive sensitive and contentious information/queries of a confidential nature and to be able to deal with it in an appropriate manner, using tact or persuasive skills, to neither offend or antagonise when there are barriers due to culture, language differences or complexity of their conditions.

Liaise with patients to arrange a mutually convenient appointment whilst taking into consideration clinical priority, availability of clinicians and the constrictions of the Access Booking Targets and enter the information onto the Integrated MSK, Pain & Rheumatology Service e-scheduling- and information management systems.

Ensure patients are inputted onto the correct waiting list recording accurate and up-to-date confidential data on to computerised systems, i.e. EMIS, Choose and Book, Continuum, PAS etc.

Organise as and when required the attendance of interpreter/link workers for patients attending clinics as per Trust guidelines.

Ensure DNA’s are actioned in line with Trust Policy.

Provide cover for receptionist when required.

General clerical duties

Able to work without supervision and as part of a team and manage own time maintaining up to date and efficient administration systems.

Responsible for recording of all triage decisions made by clinician’s that come through SPOA and then re-direct them to the relevant service/teams.

Record triage data on a daily basis onto the SPOA spreadsheet.

Ensure urgent and routine referrals are managed appropriately and within agreed timeframes.

Maintain Triage waiting list on a weekly basis

Action rejected referrals from secondary care

Monitor NHS Net to pick up any referrals within the IMPReS folder from Orthopaedics, Pain Management and Rheumatology.

COMMUNICATION.

Respond to telephone and e-mail enquiries, contact with members of the public and staff of all disciplines, with tact, sensitivity and confidentiality at all times, being aware of The Data Protection Act, Caldicott and Freedom of Information policies

Participate in regular Department Meetings putting forward issues and suggest possible solutions,

Ensure all patient demographics are correct when receiving activation calls.

To liaise with GP Surgery’s, secondary care and other agencies regarding IMSK service.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

To undertake to use EMIS, Continuum system, Choose and Book, Booking Centre Telephone system, and other departmental systems.

To undertake to attend relevant training courses internal and external and to participate in the Personal Development plan process.

Take responsibility for pursuing his/her own development in accordance with an agreed Personal Development Plan and keep up to date with current issues .

Attend all mandatory training and update sessions including manual handling and fire lectures.

To undertake to comply with all Trust policies and departmental procedures and with particular regard to Health and Safety and Fire prevention and not to do anything that endangers yourself or others.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To use multiple information systems to understand and co-ordinate patients pathways.

Promote the notion of diversity and equality for all

To ensure that all relevant Health and Safety procedures pertaining to premises and use of equipment are met and to ensure that all staff are aware of fire procedures.

EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE

All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

Equality and Diversity

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.

Health and Safety

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.

Infection Control

All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trust’s resources are used efficiently

Risk Management

Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required.

Safeguarding

All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.

Data Protection Act

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions

All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

Research and Development Projects

Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework.

Development Review

Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.

Training

Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.

Outside Employment / Outside Interests

Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time,it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.



Review of Job Description

This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder



STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trust’s Vision “to be a great Trust providing the best possible healthcare to the people of East Lancashire”:-



Values:-
• Respecting the individual
• Putting patients and customers first
• Promoting positive change
• Acting with integrity
• Serving the community



Underpinning the Trust’s vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-
• Understand the world we live in and deal with it
• We are clinically led and management supported
• Support departments support the front line
• Everything is delivered by and through Divisions
• Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence
• Quality is our organising principle – driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive
• We deliver what we say we need to



Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.








This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Children's and Young people's Bladder and Bowel Team is part of the wider East Lancashire Bladder and Bowel service. We have a vacancy for an experienced registered nurse band 6 .

We are looking for staff with - RNC, RNLD, RN8, RN5 or RN with additional qualification RHV, HV, RSN,SN, RFHN,FHN,SPCC, SPLD.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with children's experience in bladder and bowel care to lead the children's and young peoples' team, be involved with quality improvement work, influence policy and design and deliver education to health professionals, patients, families and carers. They will support the Clinical team leader in the day to day management and organisation of the team , ensuring that the care being delivered is person centered, safe and effective.

Assists in the management and organisation of the clinical area on a day-to-day basis ensuring that the care delivered is appropriate for the needs of the patient group. The Children’s Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse will assist the Band 7 clinical team lead in the provision of nursing expertise, advice, and support in clinical practice to the multi-disciplinary team both within the clinic and community settings.
• They will participate in their staff’s education and development under supervision of the Band 7.
• The post holder will facilitate the delivery of family centered care appropriate to the child’s needs.
• The post holder will provide specialist education, advice and support to children, their families, and carers. This will include professionals in other agencies, promoting self-management.
• The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care, participating in research and audit work within the Bladder and Bowel team in line with national and local targets.

See Job description for full details

ELHT is committed to empowering staff to deliver safe, personal and effective care. Staff are encouraged to Speak Up and make a difference to the way the organisation operates. We have a dedicated staff well-being team and access to a number of support services. Within the service there is regular safeguarding supervision, appraisal and opportunities to keep informed of developments within the service, division and across the trust.

The Bladder and Bowel team covers a large area across East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
1. To work independently across a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating expert nursing skills and knowledge of Bladder and Bowel
2. To receive, triage and process complex referrals from a variety of
3. To provide Bladder and Bowel assessment, treatment, management, support and advice to children, young people, families and other professionals across East
4. To prescribe/deprescribe within scope of practice and competency.
5. To use and interpret results of portable ultrasound bladder
6. Provide specialist, clinical knowledge of bladder and bowel issues to clinical colleagues, children, families, and carers.
7. To undertake nurse-led community Bladder and Bowel clinics, and home visits.
8. Oversee product provision and Bladder and Bowel assessments submitted by other health professionals to the
9. Maintain clinical responsibility for patients receiving Bladder and Bowel
10. Refer patients to appropriate professionals as required providing timely and accurate information when referring
11. Liaise with other nursing and social care professionals, General Practitioners, and consultants, as required, when identifying the optimum course of action for Bladder and Bowel
12. Act as a nurse advisor, supporting other professionals in clinical
13. To assist in the planning and provision of skilled Bladder and Bowel care education and training across the Pennine Lancs health and social care
14. To assist in the provision of an annual schedule of training
15. To provide additional training and education events as discipline specific training needs
16. To interface with public health promotion agencies to promote health in Bladder and
17. To provide ad hoc education to the public and to professionals promoting the Bladder and Bowel service and best standards of
18. To canvass opinion and review training needs regularly and deliver education to meet identified
19. To evaluate all training and education events ensuring an audit trail of training outcomes is
20. To interface with other education and training providers locally, regionally and nationally to ensure that education needs are met and best practice in teaching and training is
21. Keep updated with current trends and new developments in clinical practice and to disseminate best practice


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024