Total 67 job vacancies by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people who are looking for a career in pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technicians are key members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary team, engaging with patients and liaising with other healthcare professionals.

Careers in pharmacy, post registration could include medicine reconciliation roles, procurement of medication roles, Information Technology, aseptic dispensing, homecare services , education and training, quality control and operational management.



PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS

Training is based on a two year programme leading to a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification. You will be required to attend college one day a week via distance learning/ in person, and in the workplace you will undertake a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by our own pharmacy team. You will also have some agreed study time to carry out "off the job training". There is an expectation for the student to undertake some study at home out of working hours. Progression from year one to year two of the course is dependent on successful completion of all assignments and assessments set in year one. This post holder will be based at Walsall hospital for the length of the training.

Trainee Pharmacy technician applying for posts for this September 2024 must meet the entry qualification criteria



Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.

As a Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technician you will work under supervision and rotate through areas to gain knowledge and evidence of competency. You will be measured by your knowledge, skills and behaviours in all areas in line with the qualification you are undertaking.

The areas include dispensary, pharmacy procurement and distribution.

There will also an opportunity for you to observe aseptic dispensing in our aseptic unit and clinical trials dispensing.

You will also progress to work on wards giving a ward based service. This will include assessing the suitability of patient's own drugs, medicine reconciliation and supply and storage of drugs to the wards.

You will also eventually go through an assessment where you will take the responsibility of checking the work of others.

Please refer to the attached job description for further details


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

Please note that this post is for Walsall Healthcare Internal applicants only.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust due to the expansion in urgent & emergency care services at the Trust. As a result of a widening catchment area of patients attending Walsall Manor Emergency Department in recent years and following the opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking staff to continue to support the Trust’s journey to be a leading provider of care for our community.

We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us. We are able to offer flexibility and opportunities for further development.

Clinical

Assist in the provision of patient care prescribed by registered nurses. Duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.

· Assist in the taking of patient’s observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved.
· Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision.
· Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
· Assist in the care and support of visitors.
· Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines.
· Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. Ensuring Infection Control standards are met.
· Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety

Non Clinical

· Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. and attending staff meetings.
· Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge.
· Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy.
· Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff.



Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

Clinical

Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.
· Assist in the taking of patient’s observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies.
· Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
· Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
· Assist in the care and support of visitors.
· Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines. Assist members of multidisciplinary team in emergency situations.
· Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. This includes the cleaning up of spillages; moving objects which may contribute to untoward incidents; safe disposal of sharps; working within the guidelines of the safe handling policy and reporting and recording all accidents and/or untoward incidents
· Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety

Non Clinical
· Perform general clerical activities to support the area. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person,
filing, keeping patient’s bedside records tidy etc.
· Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. This will include referring carers and visitors on to the appropriate registered nurse; adhering to the Trust’s complaint procedure with regard to formal and informal complaints; updating notice boards and leaflet racks; attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a unit representative at specific meetings at the unit managers request.
· Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge.
· Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy.
· Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff.
· Receive, check and appropriately store deliveries to the Unit.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Band 6 Theatre team leader to be responsible for the delivering of safe and effective clinical practice whilst managing and supporting a team of staff

Enhancing the patient’s experience with regular and constructive communication

Managing and developing the performance of a team of theatre staff.

Ensuring effective contribution to the delivery of the organization's objectives, whilst ensuring efficient and effective use of resources

To ensure safe and effective clinical practice.

Ensure the planning and delivery of care is aligned to professional values.

Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately.

Manage a theatre area / client group to ensure all statutory standards and Trust procedures are implemented and always maintained.

Contribute to the planning of duty rota’s and organise annual leave in such away as to ensure continuity of care and safety for patients and staff.

Ensure an effective and efficient patient’s journey by planning and coordinating the episode of care.

Act as the advocate for the patient ensuring safe and harm-free care is always uppermost in every decision.

To manage and develop the performance of the team and self.

Act as a positive role model, adhering to expected standards of behavior.

Support the appraisal process by ensuing that personal development plans are developed.

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately.

Create and maintain a positive learning environment.

Support the learning and development of junior staff including supporting staff to achieve registration or revalidation.

Participate in recruitment and selection within own practice setting.

Participate in the management of sickness and absence within own practice area for a defined team.



Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

To ensure safe and effective clinical practice.

Practice within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.

To be responsible and professionally accountable for the assessment of care needs; development of personalised plans of care, implementation, and evaluation of care without supervision.

Lead a team and co-ordinate the theatre in the absence of the Clinical Speciality Manager and reinforce the Trust values and standards leading to the delivery of clinically excellent care.

Ensure the planning and delivery of care is aligned to professional values of care, compassion and respect, act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence-based practice.

Support the Clinical Speciality Manager in ensuring a culture of protecting patients from harm and deprivation of basic rights ensuring a safe and effective service with continuous quality improvement.

Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.

Ensure a high standard of care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing

and Midwifery Council, Health Care Professions Council, national legislationand local standards.

Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices. To monitor the standards of care and with the support of the Clinical Speciality Manager take appropriate actions when standards fall below expected levels.

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and with the support of the Clinical Speciality Manager take effective action to minimize future risk. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies, and clinical guidelines.

Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply information when seeking to improve practice Co-ordinate the planning of care to patients paying due attention to staffing levels, skill mix, competence, experience, and training within the team.

Manage a theatre area / client group to ensure all statutory standards and Trust

procedures are implemented and always maintained thereby ensuring the safetyof all aspects of the environment

Always ensure the care provided to patients is delivered in a professional, courteous, and empathetic manner and respecting the different cultural background of colleagues, clients, visitors and patients.

Ensure good communication links and co-operation exists between staff in the area and other health professionals, other disciplines and departments thereby ensuring a seamless service for patients and their families.

Undertake / participate in nursing research appropriate to the speciality.

Contribute to the planning of duty rota’s and organise annual leave in such away as to ensure continuity of care and safety for patients and staff.

Ensure the equipment used or stored within the department is in good working order, liaising with appropriate agencies as necessary.

Ensure adequate and economical levels of stock items are maintained.

Maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to perioperative theatre practice and management.

Participate in the development of new innovative patient care techniques.

Ensure an effective and efficient patient’s journey by planning and coordinating the episode of care including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective transfer and

optimising communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team as required.

Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement using audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. In the absence of the Clinical Speciality Manager co-ordinate interventions, advise on clinical decisions and monitor the quality of patient care provided through using expert clinical knowledge relevant to own field of practice, underpinned by theory and experience. Act as the advocate for the patient ensuring safe and harm-free care is always uppermost in every decision.

Within a multi-disciplinary team environment, support the development of a culture of person-centred care.

Identify opportunities to develop care and services by supporting the Clinical Speciality Manager in ensuring that there are effective systems in place to ascertain patient experience / feedback and ensure complaints are managed in line with organisational policy.

Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity and provide care in a way that respects all people equally.

To manage and develop the performance of the team and self

Act as a positive role model, adhering to expected standards of behavior promoting a supportive ethos to empower staff to contribute to the delivery of high-quality person-centered care.

Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor to the team as required

Lead by example, developing self and other staff and influencing the way care is provided in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs in line with the NHS duty of candour.

Support the appraisal process by ensuing that personal development plans are developed for a defined team and that they are consistent with the team’s and organisation’s objectives, succession planning and workforce development and support professional revalidation.

Contribute to any management of change within the department supporting a continuous improvement cycle.

Establish and support robust communication networks within the team. Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, and clients.

In the absence of the Clinical Specialty Manager take all reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team, and others and to co-operate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective actionto minimise future risk.

Create and maintain a positive learning environment for all grades of staff, and to participate in the setting of learning objectives

Support the learning and development of junior staff including supporting staff to achieve registration or revalidation.

Support the Clinical Specialty Manager in creating and maintaining a learning environment that ensures effective learning opportunities for staff and students including appropriate orientation and induction programs, a range of clinical support strategies (mentoring, coaching, clinical supervision, action learning and peer review).

Plan, monitor and evaluate on-going mandatory training and relevant education and development opportunities for a defined team.

Manage the practice setting, taking account of role and competence of staff when delegating work. Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation.

In the absence of the Clinical Specialty Manager manage the team, ensuring compliance by self and others with professional standards, legislation, national and organisational policies.

Participate in recruitment and selection within own practice setting.

Participate in the management of sickness and absence within own practice area for a defined team.

Participate in performance management of defined team.

In the absence of the person with continuing responsibility to be responsible for the custody of drugs, checking controlled drugs and reporting all discrepancies as appropriate.

To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives.

Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning

Attend professional forums and disseminate information in the absence of theClinical specialty Manager within the clinical area support the Clinical speciality Manager in ensuring knowledge and implementation of the organisation’s quality and safety agenda.

Seek opportunities for personal and team development supporting the research agenda of the organization.

Develop and maintain knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy, ensuring that organisational goals are reflected in personal objectives and in departmental development plans.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

We are looking to appoint two Senior Clinical Fellows (SCF) to the Department of Anaesthetics and Intensive Care.

The post-holder will work in collaboration with the existing Anaesthetists to provide a high quality, progressive and professional Anaesthetic service in a broad range of surgical specialties. The successful candidate will for the initial 3 months cover the First on-call rota followed with the potential for the subsequent nine months to be spent on the registrar level rota. There will be an opportunity to progress in training by undertaking ST3 modules like Critical care and Obstetrics along with an opportunity for exposure in Colorectal, Bariatrics, Pre assessment and Chronic pain and participate in Second oncalls on Maternity and ICU over the subsequent two years. The appointee will be able to engage with quality improvement projects, Research projects, Simulation and education based on individuals’ interests.

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, cohesive department currently consisting of 30 Consultants, 10 Specialty doctors, 2 SpR (Higher) 9 Clinical fellows, 9 WTE CT1&2, two WTE FY1, together with Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, specialist nursing team, in Acute Pain and Perioperative Medicine.

Previous candidates need not apply.

KEY DUTIES OF THE POST
• Cover Anaesthetics and ICU as per the needs of the service.
• Cover the first oncall rota during the early part of the placement.
• Covering the elective operating theatres, ICU and emergency theatres.
• Cover the Second oncall on ITU and Maternity oncalls.

General Information

The Anaesthetics Department is situated in the Trusts Outpatient Department. It is conveniently located close to surgical daycase and the Family Health and Diagnostics theatre complexes. It comprises of multiple shared rooms for consultant office space and an open plan secretarial space along with an integrated kitchenet in the same footprint. It provides a pleasant working environment with easy access to the Anaesthetic secretaries. There are hot desking areas close to Theatres and the ICU with a dedicated lecture/seminar room and a kitchen.

To be eligible for these posts you must be eligible to secure GMC registration with Licence to Practice, ideally have completed the Post graduate training in the country of origin at Core Training level.

Applicants should be aware that regardless of Country of Origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.

The Senior Clinical Fellow will work on the General Critical Care Unit for a period of six months. There may be the opportunity to extend the post at the end of the term. This will depend upon staffing vacancies and satisfactory progress by the Fellow.

The post holder’s role can be adapted to suit the individual interests and training needs of the candidate. This may include spending time in operating theatre keeping Anaesthetics skills up to speed.

Education

All clinical fellows are allocated a trained Educational Supervisor (ES) who will oversee their progress and serve as a mentor for training and other needs. We would expect the individual to meet with the ES both formally (every 3 months) to record the progress and informally as frequently as is possible.

The clinical fellow will be fully supervised by consultants during the day shift. Overnight, there is supervision by a resident senior trainee /middle grade and an on call ITU consultant.

For more details please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

One full time substantive post

As a member of the podiatry team, you will be supported to develops skills to enable you to undertake a complex multi-functional role combining clinical and professional duties and responsibilities to manage a large caseload of patients with diverse needs in a community setting.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

Are you a qualified Podiatrist or newly qualified Podiatrist? An opportunity has arisen for a Podiatrist to join our team in Walsall Community Podiatry.

Walsall Community Podiatry services offer care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders, e.g. diabetes that place the lower limb in a compromised situation.

We are seeking a Podiatrist who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to work on their own as well as part of a team. A commitment to patient care to assist patients to achieve their potential is essential. You will be encouraged to take part in various CPD activities including clinical support, supportive supervision and in-house training during team meetings. The post holder should have the ability to travel around the district.


All Podiatry staff are supported with supervision, preceptorship for newly qualified staff, appraisals (PDP) and a comprehensive induction.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:
• AfC Salary at £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
• The Podiatrist, through a formal mentorship programme at Band 5 Podiatrist level, will work to develops extensive knowledge and skills, particularly in the following areas:• • Mobility and gait analysis
• Tissue viability and wound management
• Vascular and neurological conditions
• Dermatological pathologies
• Musculoskeletal pathologies
• Immunosuppressed conditions
• Caseload management
• Assessment skills
• To develop skills in the assessment, diagnosis, delivery and evaluation of individualised podiatric care packages to patients in a variety of locations including the patient’s own home.
• Contribute to maintaining tissue viability, maximise mobility, and relieve pain especially for patients with factors which place them at risk due to a variety of medical, structural and social needs e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic systemic disease immunosuppressed, congenital abnormalities etc.
• Under the supervision of a Senior Podiatrist further develop investigative and analytical skills to assimilate and prioritise information in order to develop individual treatment plans based on clinical need and determine priority and risk status to facilitate caseload management.
• Develop decision making skills to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals e.g. Primary Care Teams, Tissue Viability Nurses, Musculoskeletal Team, Specialist Podiatrists, Orthotists etc.
• Carry out minor surgical procedures using local anaesthesia, under the direct supervision of a Senior Podiatrist
• To be an effective part of the Podiatry Team adhering to Podiatry Service and Trust policy, procedures and strategy.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team network requesting the support and intervention of others as appropriate.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

This role is for a Clinical Nurse Endoscopist, who already has the relevant experience and training within the Endoscopy department setting.

The role will be independently scoping patients within the trust framework for patient safety.

Please refer to the job description and job specification for more in-depth details and requirements.

This is a highly complex, highly specialised Clinical Endoscopist role with responsibility for the assessment of care needs for patients within the post holder’s care, diagnosing and treating disease processes identified through the endoscopy pathway. The promotion of clinical excellence in his / her practice through the implementation of research evidence-based care and NICE guidelines.

Being responsible for the day-to-day function of their own caseload, assessing, implementing and directing endoscopy cases. To include liaison with all members of the MDT, patients and their families, and in Clinical Endoscopist led endoscopy sessions.

Work autonomously as a Clinical Endoscopist to deliver a differential diagnostic GI endoscopy service including delivering life-changing diagnoses, initiating treatment, and breaking bad news. The option to develop therapeutic GI endoscopy could be discussed.



Administer local anaesthetic and IV sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy in accordance with Trust policies and group protocols.

Take endoscopic biopsies and update and action histopathology reports in order to form an accurate diagnosis.

Establish safe practice in the delivery of a broad range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures

including highly complex interventions. Provide accurate endoscopy reports to enable appropriate treatment and care.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit. We have recently moved into our brand new, state of the art Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Please refer to the specific job description and job specification for more in-depth details and requirements along with how this will be tested within your application and/or interview.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

To undertake the provision of holistic nursing care of patients and their significant others requiting chemotherapy/ anti-cancer treatment, with the support of senior colleagues. May develop the skills and competencies to perform additional tasks. Will work as part of the chemotherapy team to undertake the education of other healthcare professionals, patients and their carer's. Participate in audit and quality initiatives. Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams in both the acute trust and community. The post holder will rotate between acute hospital and community clinic settings. Will provide sound clinical knowledge in the field of anti-cancer drugs and have the skills necessary to provide care to patients and carer's received said treatments. Will assist in the supervision of junior nursing staff where applicable. Acts in a manner that upholds the values to the trust and that of the profession,



This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.

Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.

Are you passionate about driving forward the Chemotherapy unit service improvements for the Division of Surgery and improving patient experience? We currently have a vacancy available for band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse role Outpatients to work in close collaboration with the Matron and Senior Sister.

The post holder should act in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession, ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance. You will be encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of the clinical service and ensure implementation of the Trust’s policies, aims and objectives. You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding.

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.

Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.

Act as a point of liaison for the multi-disciplinary agency working, in order to achieve best possible outcomes in patient care.

Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students.

In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved. Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the seniornurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines.

Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusion chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy. Required to perform venepuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

An excellent opportunity has been developed, for an experienced and dynamic clinician Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Medical team.

This is an exciting new opportunity that has resulted from recent retirement, giving staff members the support to work between various elements of the Acute Medical Services (General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory).

You will assess and treat people in line with emerging evidence and guidelines; you will be innovative and personalised in your approach. Participating in the supervision and training of team members and supporting the continual evaluation and improvement of the service.

To provide highly specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients and their carers on all aspects of treatment and management.

You will joining our dynamic team of Therapists who strive towards providing early and holistic intervention as well as regaining independence whilst specialising in the management of acutely unwell medical patients, working closely with other members of the multi-professional team. Medical therapists provide a pivotal role in supporting patient flow and are valued as a highly respected member of the multidisciplinary team, working across a number of clinical areas supporting patient flow.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.


The Walsall Healthcare Therapy Teams are made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Support Staff working across Medicine and Critical Care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative Occupational Therapist who is driven to implement change and service development whilst expanding their own and others knowledge and skills across the service. You will need good clinical skills, a flexible approach, including excellent team working, organisational and time management skills.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
• To obtain consent as outlined in Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Trust policies.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
• To undertake a proficient assessment of patients, including those with diverse/multi pathologies by using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques.
• To formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, knowledge and skills of treatment techniques, e.g. Occupational Therapy techniques, patient education and other alternative options.
• To be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within a designated clinical area of work.
• To formulate realistic goals and participate in discharge planning as appropriate within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To effectively communicate with patients, family/carers who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic, or who do not have English as their first language.
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and change treatment programmes if required.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate, confidential and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and to follow Trust documentation policies.
• To actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and integrate Occupational Therapy treatment into the overall treatment programme. This may include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning from the healthcare provider setting.
• To be an active member of the weekend service following the completion of the necessary training and when competency levels have been achieved.
• When working out of hours, provide feedback to medical, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients’ functioning.
• To ensure that your own practice meets the level of competency required by professional standards of Occupational Therapy practice.
• To discuss with mentor / supervisor during regular supervision the organising and planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise and where appropriate delegate tasks appropriate Occupational Therapy staff.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

Are you good with people and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills? Do you have experience of supervising staff in demanding environment? If so, we would like to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Health Records Team.



Health Records Supervisor

Sunday - Thursday 3 pm - 11 pm


PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN**

The post holder will work as part of a team that operates 24hrs a day, 365 days a year, retrieving and preparing patient records for clinic and inpatient activity. Duties include allocating work to team members, creating rotas, supporting staff and monitoring performance to ensure the service is delivered as required during your shift. Monitor sickness absence in line with policy, monitor annual leave and undertake appraisals.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a calm, organised way with the ability to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions. You must be confident, friendly and able to work in a very busy and demanding environment against extremely tight deadlines.

Previous knowledge and experience of working in a similar environment is desirable. It is essential that your application demonstrates your ability to meet the Job Description and Person Specification, and in particular your experience of allocating work and monitoring performance.

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.



Allocate Workload

Ensure KPI's are met

Ensure service is maintained

Support workstreams when necessary



Please see Job description and peron spec


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated community Clinical Sister to work across both primary and secondary care, ensuring effective discharge planning of complex patients who are deemed clinically stable, facilitating and influencing the discharge process/transfer to primary care.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

You will need to be able to work in an autonomous way and facilitate effective communication between ward staff , the integrated discharge team and social care team, to promote a culture where transfers of care between primary, community and secondary services are safe, timely and well co-ordinated for patients who no longer require acute hospital care.

Part of the role will involve working within the Community nursing teams proactively supporting and case managing a caseload of complex patients with a range of long term conditions, who are at high risk of unplanned admission to hospital or prone to unnecessarily long lengths of stay.
• You must be able to travel throughout the working day across the borough.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK-PROFESSIONALISM
• Use skills and knowledge to assess the physical and psycho – social needs of the patients in their own homes within 24 hours of hospital discharge Including observations, medication checks, and skin checks.
• To work with the hospital team to facilitate safe, timely and appropriate transfers from wards for patients who are known to place based teams
• Anticipate short and long term care needs and develop appropriate care plans for patients in order to prevent unnecessary readmissions to hospital including emergency passports.
• Educate and support inpatient wards in community services including all pathways for in and out of the borough.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Health Records Access Team. This is a very busy team that provides a vital service to the Trust processing requests for patient information, for example Subject Access Requests, police requests, court orders, continuing care requests etc. Although full training will be provided, you will require an understanding of information governance and data protection principles.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

You must possess excellent communication skills. Previous Health Records experience would be advantageous. It is essential that you are a well organised, self-motivated individual and be able to adapt to the needs of the service. You must be able to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Duties include:
• Record and receipt all requests from external agencies
• Locate all medical records, contacting various disciplines and departments as necessary
• Ensure verification of any identification is undertaken prior to disclosing information
• Forward copies of medical records to correct destination securely
• Supply copy records as per GDPR and Access to Health Guidelines
• Communication with both internal and external agencies i.e. Solicitors, Police, Coroners, other health care providers and general public
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook.

Walsall Healthcare offers a host of support for colleagues across the Trust, for career development opportunities and health and wellbeing. Working as part of our Health Records Library team, you will be a valued member of our Digital Technology Services Directorate, at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

Health Records Library operates 24/7, 365 days per year. You will have the benefit of working as part of a large, supportive team but are also expected to show initiative, work independently and demonstrate consistently high standards. Being flexible in approach and having an awareness of the need for confidentiality and integrity is vital in this role. You will be able to work in a calm organised way with the ability to multi-task. You must be confident, friendly and able to work in a very busy environment against extremely tight deadlines.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

· Under the direction of the Urgent Community Response Nurse is charge you must assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care demonstrating evidence based / best practice, considering own clinical confidence and competence. You must implement enhanced programs of care

· To be part of the Urgent Community Response Team to provide high standards of clinical intervention and to provide nursing care for service users accessing the range of services this includes acting as nurse co-ordinator as and when required.

· To implement enhanced clinical care programs that are of the highest quality & standards and in line with the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s policies and procedures

· To work within a multi-agency / multi-disciplinary team adopting a ‘no blame’ culture

· To adhere to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust policies, procedures and protocols to promote the quality of patient experience, ensuring the highest standard.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.


· To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, within Scope of Professional Practice.

· Demonstrate high level of judgmental/analytical skills when interpreting and performing patient assessments and care planning.

· Maintain accurate and up to date nursing records, maintaining patient confidentiality, and statistical records as required by the service.

· Work with other professionals to promote multidisciplinary working.

· Develop clinical skills and access training as required / directed to enable participation in future service developments.

· Assist in identifying the physical resource needs of the team and contribute to plans for improvements and maintenance of equipment in respect of available resources.

· Assist in the supervision of qualified and unqualified staff and facilitate their continuing professional development.

· Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for students and the provision of learning opportunities.

· To prepare lesson plans, deliver training programs to the multi-disciplinary team members, and to review and elevate these programs.

Communicate information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.







Positive working environment.

Service delivered 24/7/365 .

Opportunities for professional and personal growth .

Key Responsibilities



Care Delivery

· To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, within Scope of Professional Practice.

· Demonstrate high level of judgemental/analytical skills when interpreting and performing patient assessments and care planning.

· Maintain accurate and up to date nursing records, maintaining patient confidentiality, and statistical records as required by the service.

· Work with other professionals to promote multidisciplinary working.

· Provide enhanced programmes of care in accordance with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts integrated care pathways



Management and Leadership

· Organise workload, showing appropriate time management in agreement with clinical supervisor.

· Provide excellent evidence based clinical practice.

· Identify poor professional practice and take appropriate action to address it.



· Act in a professional manner at all times whilst on Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts business and demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring compliance to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust policies and procedures.

· Assist the Advanced Care Practitioners in strategies that promote quality assurance, Clinical Governance and quality audit.

· Develop clinical skills and access training as required / directed to enable participation in future service developments.

· Assist in identifying the physical resource needs of the team and contribute to plans for improvements and maintenance of equipment in respect of available resources.

· Assist in the supervision of qualified and unqualified staff and facilitate their continuing professional development.

· Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for students and the provision of learning opportunities.

· To prepare lesson plans, deliver training programmes to the multi-disciplinary team members, and to review and elevate these programmes.



Support for PPI

· Communicate information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.

· To ensure that patients and users of the service are involved and to assist in providing links with the public and PAL’s i.e. to pick up on the themes of complaints and report clinical concerns.

· To participate in service user forums.

· To maintain a patient led focus in all aspects of care



Other Duties

The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

We have 1 37.5 hours posts available to recruit for in the phlebotomy department at Walsall manor hospital. The post holder will carry out phlebotomy (blood sample collection) in the inpatients wards, outpatients department and the antenatal clinic. We also cover two external sites ; for which you will receive training for.

We are a Monday - Sunday service and the post holder will participate in a 7 day Rota including bank holidays. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and take pride in your work then this could be opportunity for you.

An opportunity has arisen for experienced Phlebotomists or individuals who have completed phlebotomy training to join the Phlebotomy Service based at Walsall Manor Hospital.

You will be responsible for taking blood samples from inpatients and outpatients at Walsall Manor hospital. You will need to demonstrate that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment, and you must be able to walk, bend and handle medium loads over extended periods of time.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will undertake other phlebotomy registered practitioner to effect timely investigations and treatments for adult patients.

The post holder will work regularly without direct supervision, but with guidance from the phlebotomy supervisor and manager where required.

Main duties and Responsibilities
1. To perform Phlebotomy on patients in the inpatient, outpatient, antenatal and external sites as required
2. Provides and receives sensitive information from patients and their representatives where a high degree of people skills is necessary. This may include dealing with distressed or aggressive patients.
3. To correctly identify patients and to label blood samples taken from them safely and accurately.
4. The postholder will exercise autonomy within professional boundaries and will be required to verify and validate specimen collection from phlebotomy ward collection sheets.

For main responsibilities in full please refer to the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

Please note that this post is for Walsall Healthcare Internal applicants only.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust due to the expansion in urgent & emergency care services at the Trust. As a result of a widening catchment area of patients attending Walsall Manor Emergency Department in recent years and following the opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking staff to continue to support the Trust’s journey to be a leading provider of care for our community.

We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us. We are able to offer flexibility and opportunities for further development.

Clinical

Assist in the provision of patient care prescribed by registered nurses. Duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.

· Assist in the taking of patient’s observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved.
· Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision.
· Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
· Assist in the care and support of visitors.
· Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines.
· Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. Ensuring Infection Control standards are met.
· Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety

Non Clinical

· Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. and attending staff meetings.
· Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge.
· Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy.
· Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff.



Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

Clinical

Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.
· Assist in the taking of patient’s observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies.
· Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
· Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
· Assist in the care and support of visitors.
· Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines. Assist members of multidisciplinary team in emergency situations.
· Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. This includes the cleaning up of spillages; moving objects which may contribute to untoward incidents; safe disposal of sharps; working within the guidelines of the safe handling policy and reporting and recording all accidents and/or untoward incidents
· Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety

Non Clinical
· Perform general clerical activities to support the area. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person,
filing, keeping patient’s bedside records tidy etc.
· Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. This will include referring carers and visitors on to the appropriate registered nurse; adhering to the Trust’s complaint procedure with regard to formal and informal complaints; updating notice boards and leaflet racks; attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a unit representative at specific meetings at the unit managers request.
· Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge.
· Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy.
· Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff.
· Receive, check and appropriately store deliveries to the Unit.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Speciality Doctor - Geriatric Medicine



Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a Speciality Doctor in Geriatric Medicine to support Geriatric Medicine.The role is 09:00 – 17:00 with weekend ward cover as part of 1 in 4 rota with perspective cover for annual and other leave.



Successful candidates will be working with other middle grade staff to provide first line of support for Specialty Trainees and Foundation Doctors and take the lead in the care of the seriously ill patients; see and treat all categories of patients in Frail/Elderly Care/Geriatric and General Internal Medicine.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Clinical Director Care of the Elderly on telephone number 01922 721172 via switchboard.

The main duties are of the role will include the following:
1. Reception/diagnosis/treatment of new patients
2. Assist the Consultant on the ward.
3. Independent ward rounds once a week
4. Provide support to junior doctors.
5. Assist in teaching junior members of staff in the department
6. Act as team leader in the reception/diagnosis/treatment of seriously ill patients in the absence of the Consultant
7. Participation in Saturday wards cover.
8. Maintain a satisfactory standard of education as determined at the yearly performance review/ Mandatory training a Trust appraisals
9. Encouraged to partake in the Trust Speciality Doctor teaching and training programme
10. Provide prospective cover for colleagues’ absence
11. Participation in departmental teaching

The post holder will be supported by an appropriately skilled medical secretariat.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides local general hospital and community services to around 260,000 people in Walsall and the surrounding areas.

We are the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, providing inpatients and outpatients at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust has state of the art operating theatres, treatment areas and equipment.

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centre’s and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for.

Please refer to job description and personal specification for the job plan and further details.

The main duties are of the role will include the following:
1. Reception/diagnosis/treatment of new patients
2. Assist the Consultant on the ward.
3. Independent ward rounds once a week
4. Provide support to junior doctors.
5. Assist in teaching junior members of staff in the department
6. Act as team leader in the reception/diagnosis/treatment of seriously ill patients in the absence of the Consultant
7. Participation in Saturday wards cover.
8. Maintain a satisfactory standard of education as determined at the yearly performance review/ Mandatory training a Trust appraisals
9. Encouraged to partake in the Trust Speciality Doctor teaching and training programme
10. Provide prospective cover for colleagues’ absence
11. Participation in departmental teaching

The post holder will be supported by an appropriately skilled medical secretariat.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024