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Main Duties Carry out screening assessment of the Speech, Language and Communication skills of cohorts of children within the identified schools following training and support from the projects SLTs. Accurately record data from these assessments which will be used to inform practice and monitor impact and progress of the project. Following training, deliver specific supportive interventions designed to promote childrens SLC. Work alongside school staff to implement interventions and supportive measures. Record and feedback observations and indicators from the interventions and measures provided. Job Purpose/Summary: We are excited to introduce an innovative project supporting the Speech, Language and Communication skills of children within identified schools in Luton Borough, with a focus on Universal and Targeted support. Luton has been identified as the Pathfinder Borough for Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) in the East England Change Programme Partnership. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Speech and Language Support Practitioners to deliver interventions, alongside colleagues in education, promoting better outcomes for childrens Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) skills. You will be supported by the ELSEC project lead (Speech and Language Therapist), a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), and an Advisory Teacher, to assess cohorts of children and deliver interventions promoting SLC skills. Experience of working with primary aged children and/or in education, having a passion for supporting childrens development and an enthusiasm for Speech, Language and Communication are essential. You must demonstrate a commitment to working alongside colleagues to form a strong team and strive to deliver excellent support to the children and staff you work with, working closely with colleagues in education and the wider SLT team to meet the projects aims. Communication To provide direct feedback to patients, parents / carer, other professionals on the sessions carried out as required To liaise with other professionals, support staff, parents / carers, ensuring that they understand the therapy approach or programme of work, under indirect supervision by a Therapist. To be sensitive and communicate respectfully and effectively, particularly where difficulties in understanding exist. To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff, which are characterised by open communication, trust, and respect. To attend and contribute as appropriate to Locality Meetings, Clinical Forums and Paediatric service meetings and other professional and / or relevant meetings. To take a leading role in the Support Practitioner Clinical Forum. Budgetary Responsibility To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure. People Management Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process. To attend relevant training and development in order to further develop skills in implementing and knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy approaches and programmes. To actively participate in reflective clinical supervision in order to develop and enhance practice. Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team The post involves working with small children frequent requirement for sitting on child size chairs or on the floor in a restricted position. To apply skills in physically working with patients with disabilities with support. To transport equipment required for sessions or training, to a variety of locations. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns and sudden change in patient need. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special needs, learning disabilities and / or communication difficulties and their carers. General Safeguarding people responsibility Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility. There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care. Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing, and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care. Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities. The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy. To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

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The full job description and salary information can be found in the supporting documents section on the right hand side. These are available for you to download. Further Information Salary: £24,125 to £30,480 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience. (£12.37 to £15.63 per hour) Hours: Alternate Thursdays - 08:30 to 16:30 Location: BPAS Luton - The Albany, 4 Cardiff Rd, Luton LU1 1PP Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today! This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion. References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment. COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.

The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity to enable an effective and seamless service for cardiology in both in-patient and elective settings. This will include ward rounds, consultant to consultant referrals, GP Advice and Guidance, MDT and outpatient clinics. The appointee will participate in the provision of seven day cover for the Cardiology bed base 1:8 rota and in future cardiology on call as per service expansion on rota. The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: - The appointee will offer dedicated specialist Heart failure clinics and there will be flexibility to set up General Cardiology or other specialist clinics. To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration. To work with other Consultants to provide specialty Cardiology advice and support to patients within the Trust. To have a specialty interest in heart failure and develop the service as required. Other Tasks include: - The post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings. Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services. Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching. Participate in Departmental Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. Contribute in the General Medicine educational programme, including weekly department meetings and teaching. Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy. Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities Weekly work commitments will be within the European directives on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior Cardiologists in the department will act as the mentor for the new consultants, along with the other consultants in their absence. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings. The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME). The pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements. The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME). The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability. The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff. The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital. Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Councils Specialist Register and have MRCP. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT. Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply. The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview assessment process and thereafter successful applicants will be invited to interview for the post. Closing Date: 14th August 2024 Assessment Date: 11th September 2024 Interview Date: 20th September 2024 Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

To support the Breast Care Nurse Team providing supportive care and information within the outpatient setting to patients and their families with breast cancer. The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the breast care multi-disciplinary team members to ensure patients are supported and their needs are assessed within the outpatient setting. To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health care professionals. The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families / partners / friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Including: Chemotherapy UnitTumour site Multi-disciplinary teams / Clinical Nurse SpecialistsAcute Oncology ServicePharmacyPathologyAdministration servicesEmergency service

Assistant Practitioners (AP) required to work autonomously and also as part of a wider clinical team, supporting the Tissue Viability team. AP are required to provide effective evidence-based care for patients referred to the service under the indirect supervision of qualified clinicians. By using personal effectiveness and knowledge contribute to the development and delivery of high quality and cost-effective services. Working as part of Luton Tissue Viability team the AP will be responsible for reassessments and follow up visits in a variety of settings. AP will also assist with the development of and mentoring of trainee Assistant Practitioners and other colleagues of a similar level of experience within a specific clinical area. Accept delegated assessment responsibility, developing individual care plans to meet the immediate and on-going needs of the service user and carers. Demonstrate knowledge of specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the service users and carers and taking these into account, implementing the appropriate action to meet those needs, in line with own competency. Prescribe, order and review pressure relieving equipment and mobility aids i.e. commodes, beds, Zimmer frames and walking sticks as delegated by the regulated professional and in line with own training and competences. Initiate, organise, and plan chronic disease management e.g. diabetic and respiratory reviews, follow ups from designated caseload holder. Provide specific education to those patients relevant to their long-term condition management. May occasionally be required to undertake phlebotomy as delegated by the regulated professional and in line with own training and competences. Administer medication as delegated by the regulated professional and in line with own training and competences. Undertake lower limb re-assessments using the appropriate documentation following the full training and assessment of own competence levels by a regulated professional. Undertake continence assessments and reassessments using the appropriate documentation following full training and assessment of own competence levels by a regulated professional. Required to undertake, record and analyse the following clinical tasks using existing clinical knowledge and experience; Measure and record blood pressure, pulse rate & rhythm, temperature, height & weight body mass index, venepuncture, ECG, glucose tolerance test, T-Purpose assessments, nutritional assessment using Must tool as delegated by the regulated professional and in line with own training and competences. Undertake wound management as delegated by the regulated professional and in line with own training and competences, ensuring that patients who do not fit with established protocols are referred back to the service. Assist in raising awareness of health and wellbeing through informing and educating patients/carers on public health related subjects to help them to manage their health needs with the indirect supervision of a regulated professional and in line with own training and competences. Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases e.g. smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people in line with own training and competences Plan, develop and implement health promotion / education as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet, inhaler technique and foot care in line with own training and competences Identify needs and advise on equipment and resource, requisitioning where there is delegated authority and ensuring effective on-going use of equipment is monitored. Communication Required to communicate with a range of people including patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals on a range of complex and sensitive matters, using the appropriate and relevant methods of communication i.e. verbal, written and IT. Required to demonstrate and develop effective listening skills and a high level of customer care, with the aim to obtain relevant and occasionally complex information from the patient in order to ensure a high standard of care is delivered ensuring barriers to communication are removed. Is required to provide education to patients, carers, family members, health and social care providers in a range of settings; lower limb care, skin care, donning and doffing of compression garments. Ensure that all relevant information required is recorded accurately in the appropriate record system and that all records are complete in line with the organisations record management procedures. Ensure that patient confidentiality is always kept and that all records and communications are kept in line the Data Protection Act 1998 protocols, this includes the use of the appropriate email address when sending patient identifiable information through the system. Be available to take action in an emergency, calling the emergency services if and when required. In addition, be willing to assist in an emergency situation when appropriate and required, and where competently trained to do so. Ensure that all organisational-wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the @ccs.nhs.uk and/or nhsmail.net account given upon start of employment. This also applies to communication sent via internal or external mail, fax or memo and LCS Intranet Budgetary Responsibility Adheres to the local wound care formulary and Community Equipment Services prescribing. Orders and maintains the stock control of the tissue viability wound care stock. People Management Required to plan straightforward tasks guided by the organisations local Standard Operating Procedures and protocols. Occasionally be required to supervise other staff, giving guidance and support to Band 3 staff when required, in addition delegating tasks and giving clear instructions under the supervision of line manager or supervisor. Undertakes a certain level of responsibility for training others and may be required to deliver agreed training packages to staff within their areas of expertise. Fully prepare for and take part in regular appraisals with the line manager / supervisor, ensuring all required competences are met and development plans are agreed in partnership with the appraiser. Take ownership for all learning activities outlined in development plans and keep an up to date record of progress, highlighting any potential constraints and further opportunities for development. Ensure that learning is evaluated and shared with colleagues and demonstrate the ability to share knowledge and skills with others, explaining its effectiveness. Ensure regular attendance at clinical supervision and update sessions identifying areas for improvement in line with service needs and wider personal and professional development. Make suggestions for any changes or improvements necessary for improved service delivery to the line manager and contribute to implementing new processes and practices. In addition, ensure feedback is given to the line manager of the result of the improvements made and its effectiveness on patient care showing a good level of evaluation and feedback skills. Be flexible and show willingness to undertake new roles and tasks when required and request support when needed. Take full advantage of opportunities to occasionally undertake tasks above the AP role for career development purposes, ensuring that work is undertaken confidently within the scope of own skills and competence. Required to work under distant guidance and work as a lone worker where appropriate and in line with the organisations Lone Working Policy. Required to attend and contribute to regular team meetings. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our Chemotherapy Unit and tumour site specific team. I n each department you will learn about each areas specialist services. You will be working in our Chemotherapy Unit where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about cancer, the specific treatments and care. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of chemotherapy. You will spend time with other cancer specialist services including Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and Acute Oncology Team. The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families / partners / friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Including: Chemotherapy UnitTumour site Multi-disciplinary teams / Clinical Nurse SpecialistsAcute Oncology ServicePharmacyPathologyAdministration servicesEmergency services

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Floating Support Coordinator for our Luton Service to join us on a fixed term contract until March 2025. This service provides community-based support for individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs. Working in conjunction with statutory services, our goal is to help individuals transition to independent living within two years. As a coordinator, you will inspire and motivate our residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and enhance their independence, aiding their reintegration into the community and helping them lead fulfilling lives. The support provided is customised to meet the unique needs of each participant, following a recovery-based model. Who is the service for & what is it funded/ accessed to deliver? Men and women, aged 18+ Our clients have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis All our clients have a personalised support plans and proactive support work, to engage them with the opportunities available to them to live independently in the community, develop their social skills and independent living skills. We work with clients to improve their health and wellbeing, including supporting people to manage their mental health condition and crisis prevention. Shift Pattern: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025 (to be confirmed) 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 9-5pm Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Medicash including discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments Employee Assistance Programme including counselling Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing Life Assurance Scheme Cycle to work scheme Annual Staff Awards If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to peoples lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you! ABOUT YOU Were looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to peoples lives! We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships. What we are looking for: IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse or a good understanding of the sector Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others What we would like, but not essential: Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a key worker and/or link worker and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and subsequent reviews. Provide advice, information and guidance to residents and participants. Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, using internal and external sources. Participate in, and encourage residents and participants to participate in the running and development of projects, social enterprise initiatives, training, volunteering or work experience. Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships, providing practical and emotional support to ensure they are always treated with respect and dignity. Support our residents and participants with the relevant skills, experience, networks, and training to prepare them for resettlement into semi/independent living. Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessments, observations, and discussions. Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies. Administration duties will vary. Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached. ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement. SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. If you need support with your application due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call us on 020 3668 9270. Mental Health | Support Worker | Recovery Worker | Luton | Bedfordshire | Jobs | Support Coordinator | NHS

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STORES To work within Standard Operating procedures for the Store and Distribution area To receive medicines into stock from wholesalers and manufacturers, separating CDs, unlicensed, IV fluids and cold storage products To issue stock on the pharmacy computer system against a written or electronic orders To stock shelves in the Pharmacy department ensuring that stock is kept in the correct place, used in rotation and kept tidy To carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within the Pharmacy under the supervision of senior staff Monitor temperatures of areas that hold Pharmaceutical stock and raise any deviations with the Principal Stores and Distribution Technician Maintain the general tidiness and cleanliness of the department DISTRUBUTION To assist in the delivery of an efficient distribution service to Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust and other commissioned services To operate the Automated Dispensing Robot to supply Pharmaceutical stock via ward box picking and to load newly received stock into it To participate in the ward and department top up service, ordering and maintaining stock for wards/departments/theatre and clinic areas against agreed stock lists Monitoring temperatures in the ward and departmental areas, raising concerns to the Principal Stores and Distribution Technician To deal with any queries or problems concerning ward stocks and pharmacy stocks as and when they arise. To liaise with ward Pharmacists and ward Technicians so that they are aware of stock problems which may lead to temporary alternatives being issued. OTHER To participate fully in the individual performance review and objective setting process of the Trust To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust as they relate To take part in the weekend working rota To support the Principal Stores and Distribution Technician with service development Progression to Band 3: It is expected that the Band 2 post holder will achieve the relevant competencies within the training programme to proceed to Band 3 within 18 24 months. To assist the Principal Technician in the investigation and resolution of stock level discrepancies Support the procurement team with drug shortages when stock is held at ward level To update and maintain ward and department stock list with support from the Principal Technician and ward Pharmacist To dispense liquid nitrogen to wards and departments on completion of training and competency logs To be responsible for the destruction of drug waste in accordance with COSHH guidelines and department procedures To complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science. Assist with the induction training of new staff To support the Principal Stores and Distribution Technician with the implementation of new processes for service development.

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To provide an advanced level clinical pharmacy service under the direction of the Macmillan Pharmacist. Supporting the development, expansion and maintenance of oncology & haematology services to adult patients by undertaking clinical practice with a patient care service co-operating with medical and nursing personnel to optimise the pharmaco-therapeutic aspects of patient care. To monitor prescriptions for haematology and oncology medicines, and any associated therapies to help ensure they are prescribed in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner according to Trust, Regional and National guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with the prescribing requirements of NHS England. To liaise with medical and nursing staff on the Oncology Unit, Haematology Department and the Day Treatment Unit (DTU). To monitor and check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products to appropriate standards after completion of local training programme. To provide advice concerning the pharmaceutical care of cancer and general medical patients as appropriate, to patients, relatives and other health professional colleagues including senior consultant medical staff. To assist in the on-going training of pharmacists to clinically verify chemotherapy prescriptions and to check chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products as requested by the Macmillan Pharmacist. To promote multidisciplinary working with medical and nursing colleagues on the Cancer Unit, Haematology Department and the DTU and to report in Oncology Business Meetings. To participate and contribute to Aseptics/ Haematology/Oncology training, audit and drug usage review, if required to do so. To provide period end reports relating to activity for the Macmillan Pharmacist. To be responsible for the preparation and submission of applications for new haematology/oncology Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) or individual funding requests to the Drugs & Therapeutics Committee/NHSE, and the processing and maintenance of SACT medicines requested and approved through the Cancer Drugs Fund. To assist in the provision of monthly chemotherapy statistics to cancer services to enable the chemotherapy tariff funding to the hospital through PBR and chemotherapy SACT data set information to be sent to the Chemotherapy Intelligence Unit (CIU.) To be the System Manager for the chemotherapy e-prescribing (EPMA) system, Chemocare. To act as a super user providing ongoing support and advice to pharmacy system users relating to its clinical use, as necessary. To work with the chemotherapy e-prescribing system supplier CIS and Trust IM&T department to ensure business continuity. To assist in the ongoing running of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system , Chemocare, including adding or reviewing chemotherapy protocols. To plan and implement upgrades to the chemotherapy e-prescribing system. To maintain any necessary documentation for the operation and maintenance of the chemotherapy e-prescribing system such as work instructions, training records and validation documents. To undertake line management of the rotational Oncology Pharmacist. To assess capacity and contribute to delivery planning for future studies, if requested by the Macmillan Pharmacist. To provide expert advice where needed across the Trust regarding the documentation, preparation, storage and use of clinical trials medicines, if requested. This will include the R and D Department, investigators, research staff and other Trust users. To contribute to the Pharmacy clinical risk programme. To be able to screen / final check clinical trial prescriptions to ensure safety and accuracy of prescriptions according to trial protocols. To promote high quality, cost effective prescribing in line with local and national guidelines To undertake and take part in clinical audit, practice research and other project work as agreed with senior pharmacists. To complete further Oncology training as necessary. This may be to undertake a Diploma/MSc/Independent prescribing/GMP training as per training needs analysis. To train and work as an Independent Prescriber according to Trust Policies and within your identified scope of practice, if required. To deputise for the Macmillan Pharmacist if requested to do so. To provide highly specialised pharmaceutical information, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is optimal, individualised and that timely medication reviews are undertaken as determined by relevant protocols. To supervise, check and if necessary, carry out the dispensing and issue of medicines in accordance with the safe systems of work in operation and the established procedures, to ensure a high quality pharmaceutical service as required. To carry out the professional responsibilities of a pharmacist in accordance with the law and ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council and to meet registration, continuing education and continuing professional development requirements. To provide advice to all staff and patients on all aspects of medicines and their use, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines in accordance with Trust Policies. To assist with the training of supporting staff and students including pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians as required by the Lead Specialist Pharmacist Training and Development. To assist in the maintenance of agreed policies and procedures on the control of medicines. To participate in and encourage an open communication climate. To value and acknowledge the contributions of colleagues. To continually improve quality. To actively promote the cost-effective distribution and appropriate use of medicines in the best interests of patients. To follow pharmacy procedures and participate in their review. To create opportunities for and participate with colleagues to assist CPD activities. To undertake other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Chief Pharmacist or their Deputy. To participate in weekend working, late duties and emergency duties (including Bank Holidays) according to rota, if necessary.

Ensure guidelines concerning patients who do no attend (DNA's) clinic appointments are adhered to by complying with the failsafe system, which is a National Colposcopy requirement. Attendance at relevant internal/external meetings and to prepare the monthly colposcopy MDT list of patients to be discussed. Undertake training as and when required ensuring understanding and compliance of Trust Policies and procedures. (see JD for other main responsibilities)