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The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward. The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient. Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of personcentred nursing care for patients. Awareness of the importance of supporting family members through periods of death, dying and bereavement. Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and knowledge of junior team members. To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity Please view the attached document which details the full job description of this role.

The post-holders will be expected to cross-cover essential services, with appropriate support and supervision provided by consultants and / or senior speciality doctor colleagues. We are one anaesthetics department covering two hospital sites. Clinical sessions will be allocated on both sites in the Trust and will be partly dictated by clinical need.

This role will support the Clinical Pharmacy service within ESHT, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely and be supported by both the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Medicine and the newly created Medicines Value Programme Lead Pharmacist, in further developing this role. The Medicines Value Programme is a new and ambitious project that is designed to provide enhanced medicines optimisation within the specialisms with a commitment from the Trust to develop exciting, advanced pharmacist practitioner roles. These roles are designed to support practitioners who wish to develop a portfolio of practice for credentialling against advanced and consultant level frameworks.We are looking for a forward thinking and motivated pharmacist who is looking to take a step into leading on pharmacy projects and developing a scope of practice within one or more of the specialist medicine clinical specialities at ESHT. These are Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Dermatology.

The post holder will be involved in providing support to Specialist Medicine areas within the Medicine Division. You will work closely with clinicians, senior nurses, and managers within the Division, and you will also provide support and input into the Clinical Pharmacy service by helping to provide support for leadership supervision and developing colleagues and trainees. As such we are seeking a patient focused pharmacist aiming to build on established clinical skills who will work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients within ESHT. Someone who demonstrates a commitment to personal and staff development.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the attached job description. Key requirements are:
• Personal behaviours that reflect and are aligned with our Trust Values of: Working Together, Improvement and Development, Respect and Compassion, and Engagement and Involvement
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a
pharmacist
• CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing commitment to personal
development
• Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation level
• Independent prescribing qualification [not essential to appoint into the role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

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Please see full job description attached to view main responsibilities of role. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

This role will support the Clinical Pharmacy service within ESHT, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely and be supported by both the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Medicine and the newly created Medicines Value Programme Lead Pharmacist, in further developing this role. The Medicines Value Programme is a new and ambitious project that is designed to provide enhanced medicines optimisation within the specialisms with a commitment from the Trust to develop exciting, advanced pharmacist practitioner roles. These roles are designed to support practitioners who wish to develop a portfolio of practice for credentialling against advanced and consultant level frameworks.We are looking for a forward thinking and motivated pharmacist who is looking to take a step into leading on pharmacy projects and developing a scope of practice within one or more of the specialist medicine clinical specialities at ESHT. These are Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Dermatology.

The post holder will be involved in providing support to Specialist Medicine areas within the Medicine Division. You will work closely with clinicians, senior nurses, and managers within the Division, and you will also provide support and input into the Clinical Pharmacy service by helping to provide support for leadership supervision and developing colleagues and trainees. As such we are seeking a patient focused pharmacist aiming to build on established clinical skills who will work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients within ESHT. Someone who demonstrates a commitment to personal and staff development.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the attached job description. Key requirements are:
• Personal behaviours that reflect and are aligned with our Trust Values of: Working Together, Improvement and Development, Respect and Compassion, and Engagement and Involvement
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a
pharmacist
• CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing commitment to personal
development
• Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation level
• Independent prescribing qualification [not essential to appoint into the role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

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03rd November,
About Everyday Independence With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic organisation committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change-makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.    About The Role We are looking for Occupational Therapists to provide life-changing occupational therapy to NDIS participants across the lifespan, in  Sutherland Shire  and surrounding areas . This position is ideal if you are seeking a full-time position, however part-time would also be considered. Your Everyday As an Occupational Therapist at Everyday Independence, no two days will be the same. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:

Working in the social model means youll work in diverse settings, from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces, and community centres

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We are looking for proactive, eager to learn Nurses who want to develop the exceptional skills and knowledge required to care for critically ill patients in our Intensive/High Dependency Units.

East Sussex Healthcare Trust has 2 Critical Care units: We are currently recruiting for Conquest which comprises of 6 ITU & 5 HDU beds. Critical care bed capacity will be increasing this year.

You will need to have the minimum of six months acute hospital experience.

Are you committed to delivering high standards of nursing care, enjoy a challenge, like working with a like-minded team of individuals? If so, we would like to hear from you.

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing individualised nursing care to critically ill patients as part of our multidisciplinary team. The care required reflects a holistic approach emphasising the unique and often complex needs of both the patient and their loved ones. We are very proud of our units who were both recognised as "Good" at our last CQC visit. We are striving for excellence at our next visit.

Our nurses are supported by a Practice Educator and clinical skills facilitator. We provide an environment conducive to professional and personal development for all disciplines of staff. In order to fulfil the job role, achieve the essential competencies and meet service needs, successful candidates will be required to work day and night 12-hour shifts on internal rotation.

You will have the opportunity to work in both units developing different skills and experiences. Internal ESHT applicants are welcome to apply.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

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Specialty Doctor Emergency Medicine



We are looking to recruit a specialty doctor to work in the Emergency department at Conquest Hospital.

This post attracts 2 additional Programmed Activities (APAs) 20% paid as a recruitment and retention payment and additional APAs will be job planned for predictable out of hours work.

The posts will commence as soon as possible. We are looking for doctors who have completed at least four year’s full-time postgraduate training ( or its equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Emergency Medicine.

We have highly motivated and clinically skilled middle grade teams and are looking for like-minded people, with good leadership and teaching skills to join our team.

We have a robust clinical governance structure and pride ourselves on being a forward thinking and proactive in embracing change.


We are particularly interested in candidates who have commitment to all aspects of Emergency Medicine and are keen to develop their careers.



We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! **This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants ** Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Responsibility for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using current methodologies and medical terminology used by the team. To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarial work practices, software programs, and specialised functional terms. To be highly proficient and expert in care notes, advising and guiding others in team, supporting new users and instructing them as necessary. To use proficient internet skills to access, search and retrieve data relevant to team. To use touch typing, audio and shorthand skills as necessary in daily work to produce work in a timely manner. To use knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of the teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis. To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training. To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent. To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work. To participate in yearly appraisals with supervisor/line manager Clinical Responsibility To give nonclinical advice only Responsible for informing services users of appointments, changes to appointments, cancellations in person, telephone or by letter. To negotiate agreements and co-operation from patients using tact at all times. To be the first point of call for service users, using developed communication skills and liaising with others to ensure the best possible care. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility To be responsible for the training and development of students/trainees and temporary staff or equivalent others. Financial responsibility To manage and be responsible for petty cash To order non-stock requisitions, researching equipment/products if necessary To regularly monitor stationery levels, ordering as appropriate. To maintain and be responsible for maintaining equipment and reporting faults Service Development and Improvement To take the lead in deciding and implementing relevant changes to own work area. To propose changes to working practices for own work area and negotiate with others where other work areas are affected. To assist the team in research and development activities such as audit To undertake surveys/audits of own work area as necessary To be aware of Trust targets and implement in own work area as necessary. Communications To Communicate effectively with the Team Manager and team To exchange confidential, sensitive information with staff, service users and carers, in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of service users means that persuasive, re-assuring, empathic, counselling skills are required at all times. To use developed communication skills with service users who may have difficulty understanding, and at times to give disappointing information to service users e.g. cancelling appointments To be experienced with a range of communication methods including written, oral, telephone, fax, e-mail and scanner. To provide cover for reception, as required and use effective communication in dealing with service users where there may be barriers to effective communication. Other The Post holder will be expected to manage their workload during any shift period in a reliable and efficient manner. The post holder must be flexible in his/her contribution to delivering the work of the team. The post holder will require standard keyboard skill, and the ability to input accurate data whilst listening and communicating with callers, using audio and typing skills. The Post holder will be required to be able to access information via the Internet and Intranet and through another web-based systems. The Post holder will be required to effectively use scanning / printing machine to assist them in collecting information.

Working within the wider HUC unscheduled care division and with local healthcare providers, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner will complete the assessment and treatment of patients at a Nurse led Integrated Urgent Care Hub (IUCH), who may present with acute and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury; in order to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge. Successful applicants will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including remote GPs, other ANPs/ENPs/ECPs (Urgent Care Practitioners) and operational staff. All staff are expected to contribute to meeting Key Performance Indicators mandated by the service within the time frames identified. The post holder will work the full complement of the rota as required by the service. Principle Responsibilities will Include: To autonomously undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge patients over the age of 1 with a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, that have been triaged and referred by the patients own GP or 111. This includes but is not limited to: Interpretation of ECGs Wound Closure Diagnosis and management of minor illness presentations Diagnosis and management of minor injury presentations Minor ENT and Ophthalmic presentations Management of uncomplicated fractures To offer advice and health education as appropriate To support access for patients within the UCH opening hours and facilitate a clear patient pathway Enable patients to carry out self-care as appropriate, through effective communication of health care advice Following agreed Patient Group Directions administer simple analgesics to patients whilst awaiting senior clinical review if clinically indicated Recognise the acutely ill patient and the need for urgent/emergency treatment acting appropriately with other clinical support as required Identify any safeguarding concerns and make appropriate referrals following safeguarding processes To be committed to working in a changing environment, responding positively to new demands and changes and to be willing to be flexible to the changing needs of the service To promote and facilitate audit and research-based practice as required To direct patients appropriately to the right professional within appropriate time frame To assess and priorities presenting patients in terms of acuity whilst maintaining patient safety at all times. To support clinicians and other members of the team to ensure timely care to patients. Professional To recognise and work within own limitations at all times. Adhere to NMCs - The Code Participate and work to the policies and quality standards set by HUC Ensure that all the requirements of revalidation are met To have a personal development plan to include supervision and professional portfolio To identify own learning needs as part of individual development process Communication To work closely with all members of the HUC team and the out of hours team within the clinical hub as appropriate. To communicate professionally and effectively with patients /relatives / carers /colleagues To keep accurate and contemporaneous records of all health enquiries, including assessment, treatment, and advice regarding patient care. The documentation must clearly reflect the assessment and findings in the consultation in line with current practice and in accordance with The Code as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council To attend and participate in UTC meetings as required Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, therefore full right to work in the UK is required for this role. No agencies please.

The Department of Health called for reform of the current death certification process. Based upon the Inquirys findings, the DH proposed that a new role of Medical Examiner be established within healthcare environments. Medical Examiners will be appropriately trained senior doctors who will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs), to ensure appropriate referrals to the Coroner and accuracy and consistency of MCCD content. They will be responsible for the scrutiny of the documentation and circumstances arising from deaths in West Suffolk Hospital. It is anticipated that all deaths in primary and secondary care will be scrutinised by the medical examiner in the future, and as a national endeavour Medical Examiners will scrutinise all deaths in England and Wales.Medical practitioners must be registered with a license to practise in the UK by the GMC, with at least five years experience. The candidate must have been registered as a medical practitioner throughout the previous five years as at the date of appointment. Medical examiners will need the agreement of their current service/practice managers to be flexible in their roles. Please ensure you have the approval of your relevant manager as the role will require a degree of prospective cover as well as time to attend further CPD/training and meetings of National. Regional and local ME forums as well as occasional coroners inquests.

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

At the forefront of veterinary medicine...

We are looking for a vet nurses interested in joining us on a full-time, part-time or casual basis. We would expect all our eligible candidates to have the ability to provide the gold standard level client and patient care we are widely recognised for.

We are a privately owned emergency and specialist veterinary hospital. Our services provide a 24-hour, Advanced Treatment Centre outfitted with brand-new, world-class, ‘cutting-edge’ technology and equipment (Philips EPIQ Elite). Since opening in June 2020, our business has grown from 35 employees to +180 dedicated and passionate veterinary professionals.

About You:

You will have an open mind, be adaptable, willing to learn, be a team-player and have great communication skills. We love to work as a team and bounce ideas off one-another; sharing of knowledge, techniques, and experience with each other is vital. You work well with people at all levels of the business. You will maintain a cohesive and positive team and work environment by encouraging a positive culture and leading with a “can do” attitude.

About the Role:

Our medicine nurses perform cutting edge medicine procedures including but not limited to ultrasounds, echocardiograms, oncology, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, interventional radiology/urology, laser-assisted turbinectomies (LATE) to complement traditional airway surgery in brachycephalic, or squashed nose dogs, stone removal, ……. all of which you will have the chance to “scrub-in” with as part of being an amazing medicine nurse here at VSOS.

Our ER nurses will be involved in collecting vitals, recognising trends, physical exams, monitoring and assisting with ICU patients and assisting with various procedures as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Preparation for all ER and medicine cases, communication with doctors to decide pre-meds/induction and CRI’s if needed
• Perform sedation and anaesthesia for various procedures
• Setting up treatment ER sheets for ER cases on Smartflow
• Assist with diagnostic testing including sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, submitting and running lab work
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
• Help with managing patients from admission to discharge and follow up care
• Setting an example of a great attitude at all times

Experience and Qualifications:

• Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing is essential with
• 2+ years’ proven experience in a leadership supervisory position preferred
• CPR/Basic Life Support Certificate (or willingness to train)

• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; such as ezyVet, Cubex inventory system, and smart flow patient management
• A strong interest in surgery and instrumentation. We will teach you a unique skill-set

Our Benefits:

• Above standard salary package depending on experience
• High-end facilities
• State of the art equipment
• Supported by clinical unit managers and senior management
• Highly experienced specialists available for consultation
• Training and career progression
• Flexible work hours
• Work in one of the premier multi-disciplinary Veterinary Specialist hospitals in Sydney
• Close to public transport and all amenities
• Supportive and dynamic team environment

At VSOS everything we do is based upon the belief in our team. This belief centres on treating our staff, clients and referring veterinarians as part of our VSOS family and strive to deliver the best outcomes every single time.