Total 215 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Durham, DH1 3HU

The Lead MSA monitors and makes work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues and maintains efficient workflow. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility; conducting ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work; ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments; providing guidance to staff members to include changes in policies and procedures; distributing and balancing workload; creating and maintaining employees work schedules; orienting and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees; ensuring all training requirements are met; organizing the work structure of his/her assigned areas; and acting as liaison between MSA and staff in order to resolve day to day conflicts.

The Lead MSA works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model and performs all related duties; customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients and assure appointment schedules are maintained by MSA staff for one or more outpatient clinics. The Lead MSA must assist with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, location, or dates as well as shift patients to other healthcare providers as conflict with staffing and/or coverage occurs.

The Lead MSA will have the responsibility of performing the duties related to the Beneficiary Travel Program which includes assuring travel requests are processed in a timely manner and that they are reviewed and appropriate documentation completed before sending to Has or Fiscal Service. The Lead MSA will also train the MSA staff on how to process the beneficiary travel requests. The Lead MSA must assure that the requests entered by the MSA staff are reviewed by the Lead MSA or Supervisory MSA and if the requests are entered by the Lead MSA, they are reviewed by the Supervisory MSA or Supervisory Medical Administration Specialist/designated management staff.

Supports patient safety standards using the correct Veterans Affairs identification of all patients through the use of two forms of identification, name and full Social Security Number. The patient may also present the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) for identification. When assisting the MSA staff in the check-in process, he/she must use each interaction with the patient to validate and update patient demographic information, either in person during check-in or over the phone, to decrease the incidence of returned mail due to incorrect addresses and inability to contact patient by phone due to incorrect number.Assures MSA staff explains the VA's mandate to collect insurance information to veterans, their families, and other eligible patients.

Assures staff collects, scans, and updates health insurance information serving a major role in the revenue process. The incumbent(s) contributes to the revenue collection process by identifying patients with third party insurance. Promotes veteran registration for and utilization of MyHealtheVet (MHV).

Assures front line contact with patients and staff by setting the tone for perception concerning quality of healthcare services at the VA. A high degree of tact and diplomacy is required when dealing with veterans who have multiple health problems and who may be frustrated with the administrative process associated with diagnosis and treatment. A caring, compassionate and sensitive manner is essential when explaining procedures to veterans and their family members both in person and on the phone. When records are received, the incumbent(s) will ensure that all necessary health/administrative information are integrated into Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) by sending the documents to the appropriate department for scanning.

Incumbent(s) must be able to train staff on the requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete accurate scheduling responsibilities:
a. Schedule appointments and utilize the Electronic Waiting List accurately in a timely manner. All appointments will be made with the patient's input, either in person or by phone. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple trips to the medical center or clinic whenever possible.
b. Notifies his/her supervisor when clinic access is less than desirable or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated clinic timeframes.
c. Daily review of active/pending consults, Electronic Wait List, Recall list and Audiocare communications for accuracy and disposition.
d. Must be able to interpret and communicate requirements for such areas Care in the Community, Health Benefits, Emergency Room, Ward Administration and any other services with approved MSAs.

All other duties as assigned.


Work Schedule: 0730 -1600
Telework: Not eligible for Telework
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $58,576 Per Year (GS 7)

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for working with the DVAHCS Education Department and OAA in establishing affiliations with university audiology and speech pathology clinics. This includes conferring with several university department chairpersons, faculty clinic program directors, and university legal counsel for agreement compliance.
• Maintains a database of all university of affiliates with their respective contacts including university accreditation information.
• Possesses the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA and/or is a Fellow of AAA (F-AAA) until obtaining their CCC-A, and serves as the Point of Contact for all university matters including disciplinary and grading actions.
• Develops and maintains an Audiology and Speech Pathology training handbook with the policies and procedures of the DVAMC and the ASPS Service.
• Develops and provides initial training program for all Audiology students and arranges training for Speech Pathology students to include:

1. Hospital policies and procedures
2. Introduction to each of the services provided within the clinic
3. Infection Control and RME procedures for each piece of equipment
4. Training on each piece of equipment located within the respective clinics
5. Criteria for referral to other clinics or specialty testing within /outside of ASPS
6. Introduction to the disciplinary teams the Audiology and Speech Pathology students will rotate through

• Coordinates and mentors students to complete hearing screening exams for Police, Boiler Plant and other employees as requested by Occupational Health Service.
• Requests input from all staff on student progress and signs off on all clinic contact hours for students per affiliation (written, electronic TYPON system, or other applications).
• Maintains contact with affiliate at least twice per semester (mid-term and final evaluations) and arranges for site visits from University affiliates as needed.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more.EDRP Customer Support - Power AppsEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) (sharepoint.com)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $107,906 Per Year (GS 13)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs Healthcare Planning/Design Management: provides a broad review of all disciplines of Engineering when applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparation; plays an essential role in resolving conflicts in designs and in the construction field to reduce and prevent large cost and time impacts for projects while ensuring the project VA standards and adopted codes; performs evaluations on medical care programs and services to ensure assigned projects are aligned
• Manages Healthcare Design and Construction Administration: uses independent seasoned engineering judgment in evaluating and performing scheduling and layout of operations, inspection, and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction; responsible for managing and dealing with constantly changing priorities and deadlines based on engineering workload; responsible for training the facility maintenance staff on new equipment or complex utility systems to ensure the staff have the comprehensions, qualifications and understanding of the systems to maintain and operate.
• Performs Healthcare Construction Management and Post Project Activities: provides direction and guidance to the contractor for construction within the facility; provides training and guidance to the contractor to improve the contractor's ability to work within the medical facility requirements and confinements to better perform the scope of work; performs scheduling and layout of construction operations, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.
• Medical Infrastructure Planning: The position assists on the medical center construction projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies; provides project management for the planning, construction design reviews, construction and equipment installation; advises and works with clinical staff and the Biomedical Engineering staff on design and planning of construction of clinical spaces, specification development, and design reviews, sometimes entailing visits to other facilities to research current design trends for medical space.
• Regulatory Agencies: assists in monitoring and reporting on construction and utilities management program that allows the Veterans Health Administration to meet the requirements set by accrediting organizations such as TJC; remains current with standards interpretation, implementation objectives, and regular reporting requirements.
• Network Security: shares responsibility in ensuring that information security issues are managed effectively for engineering databases and building automation systems.

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Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 558-3099FA

Starting at $111,289 Per Year (GS 12)

Patient Advocacy within VA exists to ensure patient concerns are heard and addressed to improve the overall experience and quality of care for patients. Effective, high-functioning Patient Advocacy is integral to fulfilling the goal of providing Veterans with world-class health care. Major duties and responsibilities include:
Complaint Resolution

• Manages the facility Veteran Centered Complaint Resolution (VCCR) process, including complaint resolution, data capture and analysis of issues/complaints to make system improvements
• Assists Service-Level Advocates (SLAs) and front-line staff in resolving issues and addressing more complex complaints
• Explores all avenues to properly identify the nature and scope of the problem and to initiate appropriate action to expedite a resolution
• Proactively identifies existing or potential problem areas and suggests solutions or alternatives to existing procedures which contribute to these problems

Patient Representation and Relationship Management

• Serves as the liaison between the facility, patients, staff, and the community, ensuring Patients understand their rights, in addition to, their responsibilities
• Works directly with health care teams, Service Chiefs, and management to facilitate resolution to problems beyond the capability of front-line staff and participate in resolution of system problems by presenting the patient's perspective of the problem and the desired resolution
• Maintains a strong relationship with Veterans Service Organizations and others whose interests are in helping and protecting Veterans, their families, and their representatives
• Serves as liaison with congressional offices, responding directly to their staff assistants on matters involving patient concerns or dissatisfaction

Data Analysis/System Improvement

• Ensures VHA Patient Advocacy goals, policy and requirements are met by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating relevant data, and preparing reports based on that data
• Works to identify the elements of clinical or administrative practices contribute to or create an atmosphere for patient dissatisfaction and recommends changes
• Presents patient issues and data at various facility meetings and committees
• Works closely with Facility Management to discuss trending concerns that may indicate the need for system improvements

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Patient Representative/PD06147A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $62,574 Per Year (GS 9-11)

Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.

Duties include but not are not limited to:

• Proficient in both the circulator and scrub role within the OR and to be competent in all surgical specialties.
• Maintains knowledge of current Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards, VHA Directives, and service level standard operating procedures.
• Assures the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment in play is used in a safe and efficient manner.
• Hours of operation for the operating rooms are from 7:30 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday.
• There are two call teams covering emergency call and are composed of two nursing staff members, a RN and the other will be a RN, or ORT.
• The operating room is involved in the training of: Surgical residents from Duke University; Nursing students from local program affiliated universities and colleges OR Tech from local affiliated technical programs CRNA students from Duke University Five Most Common Patient Problems Requiring Nursing Care. The 5 include: Cadiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and valve replacements, General surgery: hernia repairs, open and laparoscopic procedures, and colectomies. Cardiovascular: Carotid Endarterectomy and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Stent/repair. Genitourinary: Ureteroscopy with laser ablation of stones, Transurethral Resection of Bladder tumors, robotic surgery. Lastly, Orthopedic: Total Joint Replacements and arthroscopic surgeries (knee and shoulder).
• Operating Room consists of 8 rooms for inpatient and outpatient surgeries with the following surgeries performed: Cardiac, Thoracic, General, Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Plastic, Neurosurgery, Genitourinary, Gynecological, Eye, Dental, Podiatry, Bronchoscopy, Radiation Oncology, robotic surgery for 4 different specialties and ENT.
• Competency in the operating room is assured by verification of relevant clinical skills for each specialty.
• A RN, OR tech performs the scrub role. Some cases may require an additional person in the role scrub or circulator depending on the complexity of the case.

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 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 license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 10 hour shifts
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $80,628 Per Year (VN 00)

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday- Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized.
Telework: Not Authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Duties:

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties for one or more sections of the laboratory, including responsibility for assignment of work; performance evaluations; recommendations for appointment, awards, advancement, and disciplinary actions; and identification of continuing education and training needs.
• Ensures compliance with the accrediting agency and regulatory requirements, establishes and monitors the quality of the pre-analytical processes as part of the overall laboratory quality management program, and initiates corrective action.
• Develops policies and procedures, manage document control, develop performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements.
• Is responsible for professional and administrative management of an assigned area, to include budget execution, orientation, and competency assessment of assigned staff.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental relations with other services in order to accomplish medical center goals.
• Resolves specimen accessioning problems, implements procedural changes if necessary, and trains and monitors compliance by other laboratory personnel.
• Prepares both routine and special tissues including, but not limited to, cryopreservation of muscle biopsies, needle and punch biopsies, bone marrow aspirations, kidney biopsies, tissues from autopsies, brain, eye, and bone by fixing, decalcifying (when necessary), dehydrating, clearing, infiltrating with paraffin (using manual or automated equipment), embedding in paraffin, cutting these sections using microtomes, performing routine H&E staining, coverslipping and labeling the slides.
• Prepares tissues properly when embedding them, according to established procedures and depending on the type of specimens being prepared (e.g. shave biopsies on edge; core biopsies to demonstrate the maximum amount of tissue).
• Stains tissue sections using special stains as required, including, but not limited to Acid Fast, Aldan Blue, Congo Red Fontanna-Masson, Giemsa, Gram, Iron, Melanin, Methenamine Silver, Mucicarnine, PAS-Schiff, and Trichrome.
• Deploys stains to demonstrate particular tissue elements and properties (e.g. Congo Red for amyloid; Fontanna-Masson for melanin), and interprets positive controls used for these procedures.
• Examines slides microscopically and accepts or rejects them on the basis of proper staining reactions. The incumbent troubleshoots major problems with special staining procedures, implement changes, trains and monitors compliance by the histopathology staff.
• Prepares all stains and chemical solutions with a competent, practical knowledge of chemistry. Since many of these reagents and solutions are toxic, caustic or flammable (e.g. Silver Solutions, formaldehyde, acids, alcohols), exercises great care in handling them and uses personal protective equipment including face shields, gloves, and laboratory coats.
• Performs simple immunohistochemical stains; troubleshoots and corrects minor problems with these procedures and maintains records and QA data.
• Assists in the preparation and cutting of Frozen Section specimens for rapid intraoperative consultations.
• Processes, sections, and stains histologic material for research purposes.
• Prepares blocks, wet tissue, and slides for shipment to other institutions as required following regulatory and infection control directives for packaging and labeling specimens.
• Ensures all equipment is in excellent condition, maintains appropriate supplies, monitors quality control data.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees in Anatomic Pathology and provides training to other medical center staff.
• Assists the Pathologist or Pathology Resident with autopsy, as needed. The duties include accounting for all required documentation, such as patient information, identity of the body, and scheduling the autopsy.
• Under the direction of the Pathologist or Pathology Resident, performs postmortem eviscerations, places removed specimens in proper preserving solutions or containers and properly labels the specimens.
• Performs restoration procedure of the body and maintains the autopsy area including instruments, equipment and clothing. Will also appropriately discard residual autopsy tissues in accordance with retention guidelines.

Supervisory Control:
The position is under technical directorship of the Chief of P&LMS or assigned pathologist and supervision of the Laboratory Manager. The Laboratory Manager provides administrative guidance and general supervision in terms of the broadly defined missions or functions of P&LMS. The incumbent has full supervisory responsibility for the nonsupervisory personnel, including GS-5, GS-6, GS-7, & GS-9 Histopathology Technicians and Technologists.

Starting at $75,708 Per Year (GS 11)

The Medicine/Telemetry unit has telemetry monitors for monitoring patients with chest pain or acute myocardial infarction in addition patients with circulatory disorders, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and heart failure are also served. The Medicine/Telemetry unit occasionally cares for patients, who have had surgical interventions but are in the chronic phase of treatment. Registered Nurses partner with LPN's and Nursing Assistants to provide patient and family centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, who support patients and families in decision-making.

The Registered Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring that subordinate nursing personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice. This includes the authority to accept, amend or reject the work of subordinates.

The Registered Nurse Manager has continuing responsibilities for all the following functions to include but not limited to:

• Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion or work.
• Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates.
• Evaluating the performance of subordinates.
• Making recommendations for appointments, advancements, or reassignments of subordinates.
• Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters.
• Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and patients. Referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors.
• Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training.
• Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing training.
• Responsible for performance measures, performance improvement, customer/patient satisfaction and safety.
• Develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years demonstrated successful nursing practice.
• Demonstrated experience on medical surgical unit and oncology unit.
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent successful management experience at the assistant nurse manager level or higher.
• Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of current behavioral health concepts, principles and methods of treatment and the ability to supervise other nursing staff in a healthcare setting.
• VA experience with Veteran patient population.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated history of collaborative relationships with physicians and other support services and leadership.
• Documented evidence of knowledge and skill including: Change management, problem solving, customer relations, decision making, priority setting, organization, critical thinking.

Preferred Certification(s):

• ANCC for medical surgical nursing

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 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 license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Telework: Ad-Hoc Telework may be authorized at the discretion of the Service Chief or equivalent
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $108,267 Per Year (VN 00)

To actively support the implementation and governance process of electronic solutions under the direction of the Digital Health Teams including Digital Matron and Digital Specialist Nurses. This will include, but is not limited to: o Assist with the organisation, co-ordination and planning of a schedule of training o Delivery of a multitude of education programmes focused on the electronic patient record to a diverse target audience in a range of settings such as formal training classroom based, junior doctor forums, engagement events, team meetings and our biggest focus of at the elbow training. Delivering real time education in a clinical setting ensuring our staff are adequately trained and up to date. o Help to build and write teaching plans to suit the needs of the teaching situation and identify candidates who require additional support and ensure this is provided in a manner that encourages learning. o Work in a manner that allows education delivery to all clinical staff this will include weekend and night shift working o Participate in training needs analysis. o Act as custodian for digital solutions provided to the clinical teams, ensure it is in good working order, co-ordinate the maintenance of equipment and maintain a database of the equipment. o To be a first point of contact for the care groups in relation to product troubleshooting o To work clinically alongside registered and non-registered clinical staff supporting the introduction of digital projects, demonstrating clinical competence. o Ensure clinical competence is maintained and, when working in clinical areas, ensure that you respond in a timely manner to meet patient needs and ensure excellent standards of clinical care are provided to patients. o Recognise limitations in clinical knowledge and skills and never undertake tasks which are not within the role of the Digital Health Support Officer. o Exercises clinical judgement in response to emergency actions whilst undertaking duties in clinical environments and understands the underlying Trust Policies and Procedures. o To enhance clinical engagement through effective communication. o Clinical audit and data gathering to provide appropriate information to the Digital Matrons/Digital Specialist Nurses when required. o Check progress against agreed targets highlighting where improvements are required o Ensure accurate database is maintained with regard to training records, achievement and updates in accordance with project milestones o Attend Essential Training as scheduled, comply with regular appraisals and flexibility needs of the team. Contact Details for any queries: Louise Nye -Senior Digital Specialist Nurse -Louise.nye@nhs.net07825 832933 Kady Calpin-Latif -Digital Midwife -k.calpin-latif@nhs.net07919 345183

To provide a comprehensive primary care health service as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to prisoners with health needs within the Offender Health Business Unit.

In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive primary care health service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary team within the prison setting.

To operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing the role of the Clinical Nurse Lead in Substance Misuse. To undertake physical and/or health assessments, provide and evaluate a range of health treatments and interventions, to meet prisoner healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of prison healthcare services. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of Long Term Conditions providing health promotion and advice on treatment options.

The Welcome Payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.



Support the Head of Healthcare in operationally leading the provision of high-quality clinical health care services ensuring a consistent and co-ordinated approach to the delivery of quality evidence-based practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of the Substance Misuse Team and will ensure that the delegation of work to the team takes account of the role, skills and competence of staff and is appropriate to their scope of practice. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide clinical guidance to all staff on matters relating to physical health and well being. The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care within a secure environment.

The post holder will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care demonstrated through the advanced competency framework. The post holder will ensure a high level of performance within the team is maintained, by participating in audit, Health and Justice Performance indicators and NHS data collection activity.



BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.



Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Location: Chester Le Street
Hours: 39 hours per week - Monday to Friday role predominantly, with some saturdays required to meet business needs. Chester Le St is one of the biggest pharmacies in the business. This role will require previous leadership experience and dispenser qualification. Technician and/or ACT would be desirable

Salary: £16.15 per hour

Healthcare at Superdrug

With an extensive network of 200 pharmacies across the UK and over 60 health clinics, we're at the forefront of accessible and quality healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference to the nation’s health, come be a part of our dedicated team and help shape the future of healthcare.

What’s in it for you?

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• A competitive salary plus bonus potential of up to 25% (based on performance)
• Instant access to Wagestream - a tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Amazing discounts - Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated person plus discounted services including Online Doctor
• AvivaDigicareWorkplace+ you and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

The Role

Our Pharmacy Team Leaders go beyond just great management skills. We’re after people who are confident to use initiative to stretch/build pharmacy performance and seeks to add value to the business. As a Superdrug Pharmacy Team Leader, you're part of the management team who are responsible for providing an efficient, knowledgeable, and exceptional service to our customers. You'll receive direct line management support from your Pharmacy Manager.

It’s a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges our Pharmacy Team Leaders are extremely important to us. We’ll support you to develop both your professional and commercial skills.

About You

• Have achieved NVQ Level 3 in Dispensing or equivalent (level 2 considered)
• Previous experience in working in a dispensary
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience working in a supervisory role within a pharmacy (or retail sector i.e. previous store manager/assistant store manager)

Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

You can apply either through our website by clicking “Apply”, or by emailing your CV to charlotte.olney@uk.aswatson.com

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Durham DH1

Start Date: December

Salary: £80 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about Early Years?

Do you have previous experience working with young children?

Do you adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude in your work?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Primary and Nursery School in the central Durham area working within their 2 year old provision however may be required to support in other Early years/ KS1 classes. It is an amazing school with great resources to support the learning and development of EYFS pupils and all of the staff work as a great team.

This nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner on a long-term basis, leading to a permanent role for the right nursery practitioner. The successful Early Years Practitioner will have previous experience working within an early years setting, as well as a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. You will work with the team to give children new opportunities to learn and develop whilst supporting their growth.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working with young children in an early years setting
• A positive and caring approach to supporting children learn and develop

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed payment scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

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EMAIL: rosie.rafferty@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Serves as liaison between the facility's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) service line.
• Represents the unique needs and interests of VA-funded clinical researchers to OIT by working as an advocate and collaborative partner with OIT staff to ensure seamless delivery of information systems to the HSR&D service line.
• Participates on local and national calls of interest related to Information Systems infrastructure and change/development, and integration.
• Provides expert consultation to Service Line leadership regarding Information Systems infrastructure needs and proactively identifies ways to improve efficiency, cost savings, customer service, and usability.
• Creates internal manuals and guidance documents regarding internal processes for managing Information Systems related processes and troubleshooting of issues.
• Analyzes new or proposed legislation and/or agency regulations related to data security, records management, software-use, and other Information Systems-related topics to determine impact on Information Systems infrastructure and future use.
• Researches and investigates new or improved Information Systems business and management practices/tools such as web-based communication platforms, encryption, data integration, big data storage, and other innovations and advises service-line leaders and clinical researchers regarding the potential for incorporating new technologies.
• Reviews regulatory and administrative audits to determine if appropriate changes or corrective actions are required for area of responsibility.
• Provides technical consultation for research proposals submitted for technical review and commentary.
• Collaborates with researchers as requested to provide guidance regarding software, server space, and equipment needs.
• Facilitates the completion of complex OIT folder, software, database, and other requests within the OIT landscape and with the research and development user client in accordance with OIT and VA policy and procedures.
• Develops and deploys service-line level processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to manage a large volume of OIT requests to ensure streamlined workflow.
• Performs quality assurance activities within the service data management infrastructure to troubleshoot and resolve problems, ensure security and integrity, optimize content and structure, and ensure compliance with national and local procedures.
• Develops processes and procedures to manage inventory of Information Systems equipment and software licenses including responsibilities for tracking, managing, and maintaining software license renewals across the whole service line.
• Interacts with various research study Principal Investigators, study staff, and operations staff to develop comprehensive IT budgets including specialized software and hardware needs for the centers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Starting at $90,744 Per Year (GS 12)

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings, inpatient units, cath lab, and operative care.
• Maintain professional competency, courtesy and flexibility and provide the necessary services of this specialty.
• Perform all aspects of Vascular Surgery within approved credentials and privileges.
• Participate in program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to delivery of quality care.
• Manage patient workload within available staffing, which may include support of mid-levels, student, and resident education.
• Document all clinical encounters consistent within established guidelines.

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Pay: Without Compensation
Benefits: Not eligible
Work Schedule: Intermittent

Starting at $0 Without Compensation (AD 00)