Total 73 job vacancies by NHS Jobs

Clinical - Provide high-quality specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients by delivering evidence-based, individualised patient care according to patients changing health care needs - Directly deliver, coordinate and supervise patient care, ensuring that the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care is of high standard, encompassing the Trust vision of best care for everyone - Deliver, demonstrate and supervise safe and appropriate care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources - Lead on the delivery of specific ophthalmic procedures such as delivery of injections of botulinum toxin to muscles around the eye, fundus angiography and photodynamic therapy - Manage Yag laser capsulotomy clinics and prescribe according to departmental protocol - Provide specialist ophthalmic skills in assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and treatment within the uveitis, casualty and medical retinal multidisciplinary pod services - Manage triage telephone referrals from GPs, Emergency Department, Minor Injury Units, optometrists and self-referring patients, and collate data for audit - Use advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support - Maintain visibility within the clinical area, role modelling high standards of care, evidence-based practice and effective leadership - Actively manage and professionally lead the nursing team as a key member of the multidisciplinary workforce - Work collaboratively and cohesively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families and provide high standards of care - Take a key role in the implementation of any clinical initiative - Work continuously to promote and support clinical training, education and development of other staff - Provide links between patients and other support networks through referrals Management - Work alongside the Matron, Band 7s, consultants and wider team to determine and deliver on strategic service objectives - Manage and lead the service within agreed standard operational procedures and support the development of new working practices as appropriate - Work alongside the Matron to develop and implement action plans to achieve key performance indicators and ensure high standards of care - Manage day to day safe staffing levels and escalate concerns using escalation processes - Maintain the electronic roster to ensure that it is kept up to date. Record and monitor staff absences, ensuring staff sickness and absence comply with the Trust targets - Line manage a defined group of staff, ensuring that appropriate human resource policies, procedures and practices are followed - Identify and manage any staff underperformance and lead / assist in the development and implementation of performance action plans as appropriate - Seek to eliminate / reduce any staff conflict and take any remedial and on-going action as appropriate - Manage any patient, relative or staff complaints in line with the Trust complaints procedure - Deliver and support staff appraisals and promote mandatory training to achieve key performance indicators - Facilitate the recruitment of Ophthalmology nurse practitioners through effective processes to enable the selection of the most suitable candidates, whilst supporting those individuals to make an appropriate career choice - Facilitate staff retention by focusing upon initial selection as above and promoting clinical support, job satisfaction and opportunities for staff personal and professional development - Take responsibility for the health and safety of patients, relatives and staff and contribute towards clinical and environmental risk assessments and risk reduction practices - Work in a manner that makes best use of available resources and aim to reduce unnecessary waste from a financial and environmental perspective - Support the Matron to manage the pay and non-pay budgets as appropriate and agreed Leadership - Jointly lead on maximising the opportunities to develop a highly skilled, motivated and engaged workforce which continually strives to improve patient, relative and staff experience - Demonstrate a positive and pro-active approach to the on-going support and development of registered nurses and registered dental nurses and other staff members - Role model high standards of patient care, communication, commitment and organisation for others to follow - Maintain a creative, yet measured approach to service developments and use effective leadership skills to ensure effective change - Encourage and promote a shared leadership model, enabling and empowering others, of all grades, to take the lead with various initiatives within Ophthalmology services and the wider Trust whilst clearly demonstrating the Trust leadership values and behaviours - Lead or actively support all agreed quality improvements within Ophthalmology services and link with other teams and services as appropriate within and outside of Trust. - Collaborate with local, network and national colleagues as appropriate to maintain shared best practice within Ophthalmology services - Actively participates in multidisciplinary meetings, acting as the patient advocate and providing clinical nurse specialist input - Work collaboratively with community agencies involved in supporting patients with sight loss Communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism and personal qualities - Deliver complex and contentious information to large and small groups sometimes in clinical areas where staff may be reluctant to be involved - Demonstrate an ability to work cohesively with all members of the Ophthalmology service - Communicates sensitive, confidential information to patients, taking in to account the need for empathy, reassurance and compassion - Communicate sensitively with staff members, particularly when needing to lead difficult conversations or manage underperformance - Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors, relatives and colleagues. - Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to agreed timescales - Take initiative and demonstrate a progressive, creative and forward-thinking approach - Act as a good role model for others to follow to include personal appearance and adherence to Trust uniform policy - Work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives - Work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council code at all times - Maintain own professional development, mandatory training and Nursing and Midwifery Council l revalidation requirements - Always seek advice and support when required and encourage others to do the same Research and audit - Work in a manner that promotes any audits or research taking place within Ophthalmology services or the wider Trust as appropriate - Promote and demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and related policy, procedure and guidelines - Assist in the collection and reporting of data as appropriate to maintain key performance indicators Education and training - In conjunction with the Matron, identify personal training and development needs through the Trust appraisal process - Maintain and continually develop knowledge, competence and skills required to perform the role effectively - Undertake all mandatory training appropriate to role - Support the training, education and development of staff within defined service as appropriate - Be actively involved in and support departmental education programmes - Develop the skills to supervise, mentor, support and educate less experienced and non-registered staff in the clinical practice setting Improving safety, quality and developing practice - Work with staff undertaking audit and research projects. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to management practice and procedures and the implementation of those changes as appropriate. - Contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management - Take joint responsibility for leading on safe and effective infection, prevention and control measures - Develop and share own knowledge with other members of the wider team both locally and nationally - Identify own development needs, aligning these to service requirements and personal aspirations. Proactively develop and improve own practice using all available resources - Understand and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of standard operational procedures, policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the defined service - Openly question and challenge strategic and operational practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved. - Report and investigate incidents as appropriate within role and designated service Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions - Comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times - Required to utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines - Will be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients / objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids - Will have exposure to, and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to, infestations, bodily fluids, infection control, radiation and substances hazardous to health. - There will be an on-going requirement to maintain excellent standards of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment Additional Contact Details 0300 422 8768

Brief description is mentioned above. For detailed job description, please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification document. Additional Contact Details Vinod Mani Matron - Diabetes, Dermatology, Rheumatology Endocrine and Medical Day Unit Email: vinod.mani1@nhs.net Phone: 07815 010032

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities for this role.

Brief description is mentioned above. For detailed job description, please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification document. Additional working pattern details: Working in countywide sites The proposed interview date is 20th December Additional Contact Details Vinod Mani Matron - Diabetes, Dermatology, Rheumatology Endocrine and Medical Day Unit Email: vinod.mani1@nhs.net Phone: 07815 010032

1. To advise managers and staff in the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of employment, Trust policies, current legislation and codes of practice, ensuring that good employment practices are maintained and legal obligations are fulfilled. 2. To provide expert professional advice and support to managers in dealing with employee relations issues and, where appropriate, to act as case handler in casework involving discipline, capability, grievance, and the management of sickness absence ensuring that practice complies with Trust policies and procedures, are fairly and consistently applied, and that good practice is maintained. 3. To coach staff and managers in Human Resources issues where appropriate, ensuring that all advice is accurate and compliant with Trust policies, the law and good practice, and to support the L&OD team, where relevant, in the creation and quality assurance of relevant training content. 4. In conjunction with the recruitment team and the Recruitment Manager, to provide professional advice and support to managers in dealing with recruitment, selection and redeployment issues. 5. To ensure the appropriate documentation of all employee relations casework. 6. To provide administrative and analytical support to preparation work for employment tribunals and relevant legal disputes. 7. To prepare employee relations reports, and provide analysis and recommendations, ensuring that accurate HR performance management information is provided, analysed and necessary action identified. 8. To support the management of change within the organisation, including involvement in the handling and co-ordination of redeployment matters, consultation with staff and trade union representatives, counselling and assisting with redeployment initiatives, ensuring that change is implemented smoothly. 9. To undertake project work, as directed by the HR Operations Manager, ensuring that the aims and objectives and high standards are met and that the Trust makes effective use of its resources. 10. To quality assure and, on occasion, deliver HR-related training in partnership with the L&OD team. 11. Any other duties, which fall within the general scope of the job description and band.

IN ADDITION TO THESE KEY HIGHLIGHTS, PLEASE REFER TO JD / PS DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Hillingdon OPMH service. The service provides for people with: mental health needs and significant comorbid physical health needs and frailty; experiencing issues related to ageing, later life, and end of life; and people of any age living with dementia. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychologists with support from a more senior psychologist. To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

BSc Radiography or DCR (+ CPD / experience) HCPC registration Substantial clinical experience post qualification gaining general radiographic experience underpinned by theoretical knowledge Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio) Have evidence of mandatory training and appropriate skills acquired. Exhibit effective day to day multidisciplinary team and leadership skills Consistently demonstrate excellent communication abilities Have the ability to motivate others Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook Have the skills to supervise, instruct and train student radiographers on placement and trainee assistant practitioners. Ideally you should Have a level 3 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification. Basic knowledge of IT skills. Physical skills required - dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margins for error, specialised keyboard skills for manipulation of images. Good self-organisational skills, working within codes of practice and broad occupational policies using own initiative to deliver the service within the local situation. Contact Details For more information please contact; Catherine Phillips (Modality Lead Radiography) catherine.phillips9@nhs.net 0300 422 6781 Sarah Baylis (community lead) s.baylis@nhs.net 03004223012 Jaimie Willcock (Modality Lead) Jaimie.willcock@nhs.net

Senior Radiographer Cheltenham Hospital | Radiography | Fixed term contract | Full time Salary starting at £36,750.00 per annum, dependent on experience 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We're the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and this is the career you've always wanted. Become one of our team of Radiographers and we'll ask you to see each patient as an individual, carrying out your role with understanding and empathy. As a Radiographer at our Cheltenham Hospital, you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature. You will need to hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification and excellent teamwork skills. As a Radiographer, you will: Help deliver our high-quality diagnostic imaging service Experience a varied caseload in the department, on the ward and in theatre Ensure that what you do is delivered with sensitivity and compassion. Cheltenham Hospital. Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Registered Nurse Duties: To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. To manage a complex clinical caseload. To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service. Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs. To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. To manage a complex clinical caseload. To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service. Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs. Senior Nurse Duties: The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills. To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks. To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate. To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice. To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required To deputise for the Team manager as required To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment. Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting. Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying. (Full JD's can be downloaded in supporting documents section) IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Youll be part of the team that provides the first stage in the Trusts care navigation system receiving requests using contact methods, including letters, e-mail and telephone. We provide a central resource for referrers and Trust staff to ensure the effective receipt and subsequent processing of referrals into our services. We further provide effective signposting to services external to the Trust. We accept routine, urgent and crisis referrals, each having a specific pathway to follow. We provide an effective first point of contact, a link with primary and secondary services, partner agencies and organisations outside of the trust. The service focus is to ensure callers or requests are directed to the appropriate person/resource in the Trust in the most effective manner. Where the request is for advice or a specialist opinion, the centre staff will link the request to either internal or external sources in a timely manner. The intention will be to leave the person making the request, feeling valued and satisfied with the outcome, before ending the contact. Where an immediate response for advice/specialist opinion is not available staff will work to an agreed response time, which will be shared with the person making the request. You will have support from Senior Health Practitioners colleagues (Band 6) and the Operational Manager to help your development and youll be able to share your knowledge and experience with our Call Handlers (Band 3) and Mental Health Practitioners (Band 5). The post holder will be part of the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust First Point of Contact Centre (FPCC) and will manage and triage mental health referrals coming in to into the Trust. The service is a professional referral service accepting telephone, letter, or e-mail referrals from patients, carers, GPs, Health Care Professionals within mental health working, police, ambulance staff, and some external agencies this list is not exhaustive. The practitioners within the team are responsible for initial screening, triaging and the allocation of referrals to the appropriate service within the Trust or signposting to a relevant external service. The post holder will be responsible for triaging referrals, routine and urgent made to the Trust and directing them to the most appropriate service. The post holder will be involved in the triaging of crisis referrals under supervision of senior colleagues. Full qualifications, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values - To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in elderly care using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. - To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. - To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. - To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To support leadership and work within the Therapy team (COTE), providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. Contact Information: Name: Aleisha Jennings Job Title: Clinical Specialist - Care of the Elderly team Email Address: aleisha.jennings@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 422 8596 or 0300 422 3272

Please see attached Job Description a for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities. Please see attached Job Description a for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

IN ADDITION TO THESE KEY HIGHLIGHTS, PLEASE REFER TO JD / PS DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Hillingdon OPMH service. The service provides for people with: mental health needs and significant comorbid physical health needs and frailty; experiencing issues related to ageing, later life, and end of life; and people of any age living with dementia. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychologists with support from a more senior psychologist. To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in palliative care using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers Communication and interpersonal skills To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working To support leadership and work within the Therapy team in Palliative care, providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.