Total 144 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Marston Green, B37 7HL

The posts will be suitable for qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Practitioners, or Qualified CBT Therapists. BABCP provisional or full accreditation is essential.Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity of being in the forefront of primary care mental health service delivery. In addition to the satisfaction of working in a progressive, dynamic service there will be excellent development opportunities. Please note these are essential car user posts.

The job requires someone to deliver high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Healthcare Assistant to join the Fens and Brecks Primary Care Network; a community team made up of Community Nurses, Therapists and Community Matrons.

Applicants should be good communicators, have obtained some experience of working within a healthcare setting, be excellent and passionate about patient-centred care.

A typical day involves:
• Undertaking basic observations including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose monitoring, pulse and respiration rates.
• Supporting administration of insulin for diabetic patients.
• Undertaking basic wound care, including dressing changes and simple wound assessment.
• Provision of basic pressure relieving equipment and pressure ulcer risk assessment and advice.
• Venepuncture
• Simple catheter care
• Ability to organise your day, adopt flexibility to different patient needs and that of the service.

The ability to work as part of the team and to have a flexible approach to work is essential. There is clear competency and training programme in place to support you to obtain the skills required for this role. The service operates between 8.00am – 8.00pm and you will be required to work shifts between these times.





Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

If you are aged 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust), can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support please contactNWICB.Careers@nhs.net

Key Areas of Responsibility
• To contribute to the delivery of care packages for patients, for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

Clinical

The post holder will:
1. Apply competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment.
2. Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients and ensure these are documented in personal work diary.
3. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
4. Make basic judgements on patients’ response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a qualified practitioner.
5. Liaise with other healthcare professionals as required.
6. Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
7. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
8. Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising, transfers and passive exercises.
9. Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training and that it is maintained appropriately.
10. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
11. Work with qualified practitioners with group work/clinics as required.
12. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
13. Share responsibility of indirect patient contact tasks such as answering telephones, arranging appointments, processing referrals and inputting activity data.
14. Undertake health promotion / education as required, e.g. smoking cessation, falls etc.
15. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This Lead Medical Support Assistant (MSA) position is located at the Milo C. Huempfner NEWAC, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Major Duties:

• Monitors and makes work assignments.
• Conducts ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work.-Assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures accurate and timely scheduling of appointments.
• Provides guidance to staff members to include changes in policies and procedures.
• Organizes the work structure of assigned areas.
• Creates and maintains employee work schedules.
• Acts as a liaison between MSA and staff in order to resolve day to day conflicts.
• Schedule appointments and utilize the Electronic Waiting List accurately in a timely manner
• Notifies his/her supervisor when clinic access is less than desirable or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated clinic timeframes
• Daily review of active/pending consults, Electronic Wait List, Recall list and Audiocare
  communications for accuracy and disposition.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees and instructs all employees on new and revised procedures.
• Assists in achieving compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state, federal, and Joint Commission Standards.-
• Interprets and communicates requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete and accurate scheduling responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide patient care and support to routine and specialized procedures for a staff of Podiatric surgeons.
Major duties include, but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of patients.
• Prepares podiatric work-up (show fitting, monofilament testing, etc.).
• Performs a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are not invasive (debriding corns and calluses, trimming nails and providing blister care).
• Requests, obtains and prepares aerobic cultures and pathology specimens.
• Provides prophylactic instruction on nail and blister care.
• Performs prep and variety of ankle/foot tapings in treatment for injuries.
• Writes history, findings and treatments in outpatient records in the appropriate format.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (Podiatry)/PD15171A
Physical Requirements: Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, stretching, etc. as well as re-positioning patients. Manual dexterity in handling instruments is required.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

This position is located in the Green Bay Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), in the Northeast Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic (NEWAC) Division. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Cardiology Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Cardiology NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.

• Provide high-quality care, increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans.
• Obtain and evaluate medical histories. Perform physical examinations and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures. Order and interpret laboratory studies, radiographs, EKGs, and other special examinations.
• Make arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g., by entering consults) and serve as a consultant to other providers.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational, and collegial environment.
• Perform/ assist with procedures including echocardiograms, cardioversion, and exercise stress tests.
• Obtain informed consent from patients for procedures, such as stress testing.
• Monitor anticoagulation therapies and adjust therapies as indicated within desired ranges.
• Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations, special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress, to include angiographic studies.
• Develop appropriate medical management plan for cardiology.
• Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice.
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies - such as, but not limited to, laboratory, X-rays, imaging studies/EKGs, blood and urine tests, as well as any other special testing and studies, whenever indicated.
• Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition, prescribed treatments and drugs, diagnostic options, review of treatment plans, discussions of patient goals, etc.
• Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical, physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses.
• Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling; and communicating with multidisciplinary team members, such as pharmacy, dietary, IT, lab, other specialists/providers.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and provide dermatology education as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, and actively participate in patient safety initiatives
• Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards, and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted RN license from any US State or territory
Nurse Practitioners: A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.
Work Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday (0800-1630)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $96,265 Per Year (VN 00)

Duties
This position is located in the Green Bay CBOC, WI in Supply Chain Management Division. The Materials performs warehouse work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. The primary purpose of this position is to provide warehousing, distribution and receiving of supplies goods and equipment.

Major Duties:
-Receives incoming shipments and checks the items against the electronic purchase orders and other related documentation to verify correctness.
-Records, annotates and forwards all appropriate information in accordance with current procedures and notes discrepancies such as shortages and damages.
-Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials and equipment per appropriate procedure.
-Works with the Warehouse supervisor and Equipment Inventory Management Specialists to ensure the appropriate disposition of equipment.
-Places items appropriately on shelving, pallets on bins to ensure adequate safeguards and access.
-Prepares authorized materials for shipment both small package and bulk.
-Sorts and delivers incoming mail, picking up intra-office and processing outgoing mail, supporting the mail center with off campus deliveries.
-Operates and maintains a variety of powered industrial vehicles, including powered hand trucks, fork lifts, and other vehicles.
-Electronically receiving items into inventory, scanning floor stock, picking and filling orders, putting and stocking shelves in primary and secondary inventory points in a clean/sterile environment.
-Performs other duties as assigned.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD20151O
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $25.87 Per Hour (WG 6)

An opportunity exists for a full or part-time Cardiologist at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, located in Green Bay, WI. The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic is a new 162,000 square foot VA primary care and multi-specialty clinic located in Green Bay. The Milo C. Huempfner VA Outpatient Clinic has a full scope outpatient Cardiology clinic along with an outpatient diagnostic testing center.

The successful candidate should be comfortable performing all aspects of adult cardiology. All care will be provided in an outpatient setting only with no inpatient care responsibilities. Qualified candidates should be BE/BC in Cardiology. The selected candidate should demonstrate the ability to work well with a large, diverse and dedicated patient care staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide cardiology care for outpatients at Milo C Huempfner Green Bay HCC and Appleton CBOC, with further referral management from the Cleveland CBOC and surrounding areas.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques. Maintain current knowledge and skills. Deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of Cardiology care, with a good diagnostic and therapeutic acumen.
• Perform full general cardiology examinations on established or newly consulted patients, including electronic consultations (e-Consults) in the Cardiology clinics, for signs or symptoms of cardiac disease.
• Identify, evaluate, and address cardiac diseases, prevention, and health promotion issues of the Veteran population.
• Consult manage and provide education and counseling of Veterans in preventative care and apply evidence-based care for various cardiac conditions.
• Supervise and interpret echocardiograms (including stress, dobutamine and transesophageal echocardiograms).
• Interpret holter monitor studies.
• Interpret event recorder studies.
• Interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs).
• Certified in Nuclear Cardiology.
• Supervise and interpret exercise stress tests.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Demonstrate knowledge of and promotes performance improvement in meeting organizational goals. Conduct point of care audits and peer reviews when requested by Division/ Department Chief.
• Teach effectively and creatively and provide guidance to others involved in the delivery of cardiology-related services.
• Completes all mandatory training by due date.
• Establish a professional relationship with clinical service providers within the outpatient center, and screen consultative and procedural requests for appropriateness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans.

Starting at $285,000 Per Year (VM 15)

An opportunity exists for a full-time Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, located in Green Bay, WI. The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic is a new 162,000 square foot VA primary care and multi-specialty clinic located in Green Bay.

The successful candidate should be comfortable performing all aspects of adult Orthopaedics. All care will be provided in an outpatient setting only with no inpatient care responsibilities. Qualified candidates should be BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery. The selected candidate should demonstrate the ability to work well with a large, diverse and dedicated patient care staff.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Evaluate general Orthopaedic conditions through complete history and physical examinations, and develop an operative or non-operative management/ treatment plan.
• Provide comprehensive Orthopedic care services as well as follow-up care of existing conditions.
• Provide Pre- and Post-Operative Orthopedic Services.
• Perform basic orthopedic surgical procedures at the Milo C Huempfner Green Bay HCC twice a week, with the opportunity to perform more complex cases once monthly at the Clement J Zablocki VA in Milwaukee.
• Conduct 3 times weekly outpatient clinics at the Green Bay HCC, with future opportunity for clinic expansion the Appleton CBOC.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Orthopaedics at the Clement J Zablocki VA, for operative management and follow up of higher complexity cases.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Orthopaedics at the Clement J Zablocki VA, providing sign out when necessary, for nightly and weekend call coverage.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Orthopaedics at the Clement J Zablocki VA, to seek adjunct credentialing at the Medical College of Wisconsin, should there be interest in working with/ teaching residents.
• Document services through appropriate notes, such as History and Physical, Progress notes, Operative notes, and Discharge Summaries.
• Educate physicians and staff in the principles and therapy of basic and complex Orthopedic Services/Surgery.
• Provide patient and family education, including informed consent.
• Respond to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, and renewing medication prescriptions when necessary.
• Adhere to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards.
• Attend required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command, and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes.
• Complete indirect patient care requirements: open encounter and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, monitoring of clinic management.
• Maintain involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements (system redesigns).
• Remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field. The exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider will be approved by the Professional Standards Board.
• Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting


Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans.

Starting at $325,000 Per Year (VM 15)

MAIN DUTIES GENERAL To provide specialised client-centered occupational therapy falls interventions to clients/patients (aged 18 or over) who are resident in the Haringey community and are referred due to a physical and mental health disability/illness/condition. This includes clients who may present with complex physical, cognitive, psycho-social and housing needs as a result of a wide range of medical conditions. To be an influential member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing expert, integrated, client- centered, goal- orientated rehabilitation for clients. To work as an autonomous practitioner in managing a defined caseload of complex cases, in a community falls setting. To evidence high levels of problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence based/client-centered principles. To formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan designed to reduce the impact of disability from a comprehensive assessment of the clients needs. To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior occupational therapists, rehabilitation support workers, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To work collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the planning, development and evaluation of the Locality Therapy Falls Service, taking a lead for designated projects. To continually engage with and develop the provision of occupational therapy within community services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL 1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities. To adhere to and apply The College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapists 2015) 2. To independently manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions to clients with complex physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs arising from their medical conditions. To provide this service in the most appropriate setting to the client, e.g. clients homes, workplace and other community settings, working closely with the client, his/her family/carer and other professionals in doing this. 3. To be responsible for prioritising the occupational therapy referrals within the service to ensure that clients with urgent needs are seen within appropriate timescales. 4. To establish excellent therapeutic relationships with clients/family/carers to gain their participation in the therapeutic process by employing advanced interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, reasoning, negotiation skills, motivational tactics) and overcoming any barriers to communication (e.g. different languages, lack of understanding of the spoken word, visual or hearing impairments, fear, anxiety). 5. To assess for and diagnose any functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and sensory deficits using functional assessments together with specialised standardised and non-standardised assessment batteries. 6. Based on the analysis of the assessment and a risk analysis, to determine occupational therapy aims and treatment goals as part of the overall care plan, and then to formulate intervention options which reduce the impact of disability. 7. To work closely with the client/family/carers to encourage participation in the therapeutic process. To negotiate and agree decisions relevant to the clients management whilst respecting their diversity. To identify and select with the client/family/carers the most appropriate intervention options, which balance the complex interactions of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict, eligibility for services and cost effectiveness. 8. To develop specialised occupational therapy treatment programmes in collaboration with clients, carers and other involved professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, district nurses, clinical lead professionals, home care agencies) to be carried out in the clients home or community as appropriate. 9. To plan, coordinate and deliver client-centred interventions on either an individual or group basis, using the principles of graded activity and a wide range of treatment techniques e.g. functional and remedial activities, splinting, equipment provision, education and health promotion. 10. To use specialised therapeutic moving and handling skills in the assessment and treatment of clients, including providing advice and training to client/family/carers on correct handling techniques, having undertaken specialised manual handling risk assessments.

NHS practice located in Bartley Green.

Candidates who had qualified outside the UK considered


Applicants should be registered with the GDC and must have some recent clinical experience.

Your duties include general dental work and seeing patients throughout the day and any other associated tasks as required.

Experienced Dental team

Sponsorship available

Email CV to
sophie@bhandaldentalpractices.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 18th December 2024

This position is located at the Milo C Huempfner VA Medical Center, Green Bay. The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

Duties:
-Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
-Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.
-Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
-Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
-Prepares operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule.
-Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.
-Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.
-Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

Work Schedule: First Shift, times will vary between 6am-630pm with holiday and weekend rotation.
Training requirements for a minimum period of 3 months depending on prior SPS experience include but are not limited to:*Week 1:Initial Clinic Orientation 8a-430pm

Starting at $36,368 Per Year (GS 3-6)

Due to the promotion of the existing post holder we now a vacancy for this exciting role within the well-established Downham Market & Swaffham/Fens & Brecks Community Therapy Team. You will be working as a Specialist Band 7 Community Physiotherapist, supporting patients in the community setting and also in-reaching onto Swaffham Community Hospital ward.

The role is based at Swaffham Community Hospital, approximately 35 minutes drive from Norwich or 25 minutes from Kings Lynn.

The successful candidate would undertake a role in leading, planning, co-ordinating the delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service, whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus on patients presenting with complex presentations seen by the service as an autonomous practitioner. As a clinical specialist you will have a role in some management and leadership tasks, alongside the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Clinical Operations Manager. You will deputise for the Clinical Lead in their absence as required, and undertaken evidence-based projects, including recommendations for service development and participation in research and audit.

Are you currently an experienced physiotherapist looking for a new challenge, with a wish to develop your current skill base and build on your existing leadership skills? If so, this role may be ideal for you.
• Being professionally and legally accountable as an autonomous practitioner for your workload, including management of patients in your care and that of your team.
• Undertaking skilled assessment using a variety of assessment techniques and advanced clinical reasoning.
• Manage your own caseload of complex patients in the community and ward-based setting, using specialist knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner.
• Providing training in specialist knowledge for physiotherapy staff and the wider community nursing and therapy team.
• Supporting clinical supervision and appraisals for physiotherapy staff, the wider therapy team and students.
• Supporting service transformation, development and integration projects within the wider Primary Care Network and Integrated Care System.

It is essential the post holder has the ability to travel to patients across Swaffham, Downham Market and the surrounding areas.

West Norfolk is an area of contrast and beauty situated close to the borders of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.



You will have the opportunity to progress your clinical knowledge and skills through our in-service training program and will participate in regular supervision with the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.

Successful candidates will also attend a formalised trust induction programme, mandatory training programme and have opportunities to apply for additional training relevant to their role. There will also be opportunities to develop your management and supervision skills through NCHC’s well established Leadership Roadmap Programme.

We are committed to providing high quality care and have a strong agenda in improving quality, which includes the opportunity to become a Quality Champion. NCHC is committed to support staff wellbeing, and as such offers self-referral for staff physiotherapy, access to mental health support, occupational health support and NCHC has a Staff Wellbeing Board. Staff are encouraged to provide their feedback through the annual NHS Staff Survey, but we also complete quarterly pulse engagement questionnaires. Our trust values are Community, Creativity and Compassion.

Our trust vision is to improve the quality of people’ lives, in their homes and community through the best in integrated health and social care.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.





Organisational
The post holder will:
• Undertake a major clinical role in assessment, review and treatment to the adult population living in the community within West Norfolk. The role is based within the Swaffham, Downham , Fens and Brecks Therapy Teams, you will be based at Swaffham Community Hospital but you would be required to provide support to the teams across West Norfolk as required.
• To plan, deliver and co-ordinate therapy interventions for patients of a higher complexity across West Norfolk
• To be responsible for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Personal Development Plan (PDP) for members of the therapy team.
• To have an input into service development, under the direction of the Clinical Leads/ Service Manager, across West Norfolk and in conjunction with the rest of the team in response to NICE guidance, local governance and government policy.

Clinical
The post holder will:
1. Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.
2. Formulate and execute individualised therapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with a complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
4. Assess patients’ holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
6. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patient’s cooperation in their treatment plan.
7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
8. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
9. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets and needs.
10. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
11. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
12. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manual treatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.
13. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
14. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
15. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
16. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
17. Demonstrate basic IT and standard keyboard skills.


Professional
The post holder will:
1. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
2. Contribute to the staff rota on a monthly basis.
3. Contribute to the supervision of workload within the integrated team.
4. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate.
5. Support the Clinical leads and all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
6. Attend in-house training as required to develop current role.
7. Maintain own continual professional development.
8. Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients’ homes, clinics, base and meetings etc., as required.
9. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
10. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
11. May be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and other staff.
12. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses.
13. Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area as appropriate.
14. Provide advice/training to other staff and supervise Occupational Therapists, support band 4 staff and students where appropriate, and contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.
15. Demonstrate leadership skills within own competence.
16. Be accountable for work delegated to others.

Organisational
The post holder will:
1. Undertake mandatory training as required.
2. Participate in a Personal Development Review process.
3. Undertake Personal Development Plans for more junior staff members.
4. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
5. Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances.
6. Comment on draft policies.
7. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
8. Contribute to clinical audit as required.
9. Complete the staff survey as required.

10. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required


This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.


At Brooklands Hospital our patients have asked for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals“who will advocate for them in MDT to get appropriate opportunities and support, that listen, that let them be involved in writing care plans and risk assessments, that have a good sense of humour and know what makes patients happy. They would like Nurses and AHP’s that are caring and that talk to them and give them praise when they do well.”Most importantly our patients want people who make them feel safe.

Are you Registered Nurse or an Allied Health Professional with experience of working in a Learning Disability Services and are ready for a new challenge? Do you wish to help the inpatient service challenge traditional views of professional roles within Learning Disability Healthcare services? This new job opportunity may be just what you’re looking for.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Allied Health Professionals and Registered Nurses to recruit as Band 6 Clinical Deputy Managers, to join our teams, and help to influence and shape this multi-professional role.

The successful candidate will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary learning disability and autism inpatient service with children and young people. The post holder will ensure that all organisational systems and processes are adhered to. They will manage and organise competing and conflicting priorities and manage change in complex situations. The post holder will be a resource of clinical knowledge and competence in the service area contributing to staff and service development working closely with Clinical Leads.

They will work over a 24-hour period and support on audit, guidelines and quality improvement approaches to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality in their area. The post holder will be required to undertake trusted assessments, provide evidence-based clinical interventions and clinical leadership.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

You will need to be registered with the NMC. In return for your skills and experience we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges and at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust we offer
• Experience working within a national service, with professionals who are committed to making a profound improvement in the lives of our patients
• The opportunity to develop the specialist skills required to participate as a skilled member of an experienced Forensic Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Training and development opportunities and access to the Talent for Care Team
• Support through our “With staff in mind” Wellbeing initiative
• Flexible working policy and working carers passport


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

You will need to be registered with the NMC. In return for your skills and experience we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges and at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust we offer Experience working within a national service, with professionals who are committed to making a profound improvement in the lives of our patients The opportunity to develop the specialist skills required to participate as a skilled member of an experienced Forensic Multi-Disciplinary Team Training and development opportunities and access to the Talent for Care Team Support through our With staff in mind Wellbeing initiative Flexible working policy and working carers passport

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a CHC Nurse for a temporary contract with the NHS in Birmingham. This position is ideal for a qualified nurse with a strong understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and the skills to manage complex cases and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply expertise in the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Nursing Funded Care (Oct 2018 revised), including relevant legislation and guidance.
• Conduct holistic assessments of patients with complex healthcare needs.
• Coordinate case conferences and MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings efficiently.
• Independently manage a caseload, addressing competing priorities and adapting as needed.
• Use problem-solving and negotiating skills to promote change and address resistance.
• Effectively communicate complex information, including delivering sensitive news to patients and carers.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal skills to establish and foster collaborative working relationships across NHS and independent sectors.

Essential Criteria:

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  Experience & Skills:
  • Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in a relevant setting.
  • Experience with holistic assessments, complex case management, and CHC procedures.
  • Proficient in IT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), able to work independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of the roles within multidisciplinary teams.
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  Personal Attributes:
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
  • Commitment to personal development and continual learning.

This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a CHC setting. Apply today to join a team dedicated to supporting individuals with complex health needs.

Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.

We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.

The Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions:

• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
• 3 weekly payroll runs
• £250 training allowance
• Excellent pay rates
• Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
• Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities

Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk