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• Organize and direct the Occupational Medicine and Preventive Med program.
• Supervise and evaluate Occupational Medicine personnel in the clinic at the medical treatment facility.
• Inspect facilities and conducts periodic audit of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs for compliance with regulations.
• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment according to standardized medical protocols for occupational and non-occupational illnesses.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals in compliance with DHA privileges for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provision of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary team to all patients within the renal unit, to ensure maximum efficacy, safety and economic drug use and to demonstrate professional accountability to enhance patient care. The responsibilities will include regular attendance of consultant ward rounds and daily registrar ward rounds Delivery of a high quality, specialist ward-based pharmacy service, including medicines reconciliation, expert review of complex drug regimens, drug history taking, drug interaction monitoring, dose reduction and ensuring timely and efficient drug supply and discharge planning within the Renal Unit. Delivery of a high-quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the five satellite haemodialysis units and two kidney care centres. Management of the self-medication programme for renal transplant patients on the acute renal wards. Act as a supplementary or independent prescriber within agreed protocols, and prescribe all required immunosuppression medication for transplant patients for delivery by the homecare service. Demonstrate a high level of expert knowledge in the field of nephrology, dialysis and transplantation. Communication of complex pharmaceutical information, according to the level of understanding, direct to patients/carers and healthcare professionals. Make evidence-based decisions, in partnership with patients and other professionals within the specialist area. Development and review of Patient Group Directions Development and review of Shared Care guidelines. Develop and implementation of relevant local and national guidelines within the renal speciality. Identify, initiate and evaluate Drug Usage Reviews and audits and implement changes in prescribing practice accordingly. Develop relevant patient information leaflets which complement licensed product information Provide support on concordance related issues to patients Provide clinical screening and dispensing support to the renal technicians for the accurate and timely dispensing of renal prescriptions. Provide expert medicines information to clinicians and healthcare professionals and ensure that this information is utilised in a systematic and appropriate way to optimise patient care. To liaise and work with other specialist pharmacists to share the best practice, to strengthen patient focused pharmaceutical care. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS To assist in identifying and managing changes necessary to maintain a high-quality service responsive to patients needs and to consider the implications of changes for other areas/personnel. To assist in the planning and organising of a clinical pharmacy service to renal patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. To deal effectively with situations where medication errors have occurred, including liaising directly with patients and staff concerned. Assist in responding to complaints from patients and the public in relation to medicines management issues as required. Ensure that all renal patients are counselled on all aspects of their medication in order to maximise their understanding of their treatment. To deliver a high quality and comprehensive medicines counselling service to patients and/or their relatives on all aspects of their pharmaceutical care including specialist and unlicensed drugs. To overcome communication barriers through the use of interpreters or other forms of communication. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT To assist the Lead Pharmacist, Renal Services in the production and implementation of business plans for the development of the pharmacy service provided to the renal and urology units. To assist in the formulation, prioritisation and implementation of long-term strategic plans for clinical pharmacy services in line with local, network and national objectives Contribute to the development of and ensure adherence to evidence based prescribing guidelines Ensuring compliance with CQC medicines related outcomes, NICE appraisals and other government related initiatives To ensure that all pharmacy activities, procedures and documentation within the speciality are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures and relevant medicines legislation To assist in the Implementation of the Trusts Clinical Governance agenda within Renal Medicine To identify the risks of medicines use in the directorate and implement strategies to minimise them, working closely with the specialities clinical risk management committee To participate in the audit of clinical incidents and the changes in practice resulting from this To assist in the auditing of services provided with the aim of improving the services provided by the renal pharmacy team 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Provision of detailed evaluated reports on drug expenditure to the Divisional Finance Manager, General Manager, and Clinical Head of Service Identify options for reducing drug expenditure. Forecasting new drug developments, and identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the drugs budget. Contributing to the annual pharmacy department drug cost pressure document Interpreting published data on new drugs for use within nephrology, dialysis, transplantation and urology, and to prepare evaluations and present applications to the Drugs, Therapeutics Committee. To communicate relevant decisions back to the specialty care group. Liaising with the key decision makers (senior managers, CCGs, commissioners) to ensure provision of funding for high-cost drugs i.e. Immunosuppression and treatment of renal anaemia and CKD-MBD within the Directorate. 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING To share expertise with healthcare professionals on a nationwide level through professional conferences, forum and bodies. To motivate and inspire others in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention To plan and organise the provision of the clinical pharmacy service to the renal wards and units, including the day-to-day allocation of the workload To support and facilitate the development of junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist, Renal Services in his/her absence To support the Lead Pharmacist, Renal Services in the recruitment of staff To manage difficult and ambiguous situations and be aware of ethical dilemmas that may present in patient care and provide support and guidance to colleagues in any decision-making process. To attend and be active participant in relevant clinical and managerial groups divisionally, corporately and externally, in order to ensure the delivery of best care to patients. To represent pharmacy and act as link person at relevant meetings and conferences and disseminate knowledge of developments to other staff. eg. London Renal Pharmacy Group, UK Renal Pharmacy Group, BTS, BRS. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES To prepare reports in response to freedom of information act enquiries. To prepare drug expenditure reports To be competent in the use of JAC pharmacy system, Cerner and other relevant hospital IT systems To be compliant with Trust Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality policies Responsible to keep all relevant databases (eg high cost drugs) up to date. To assist in the implementation and be competent in the use of the electronic prescribing and administration system (EPMA) within the specialist areas. 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT To support relevant medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure that nephrology, dialysis, transplantation and urology trials are run efficiently and effectively. To undertake and co-ordinate clinical research and audit projects and publish or present these findings. To supervise and advise other members of the pharmacy team research projects. To develop a personal research portfolio. To implement findings of research into clinical practice. 8. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To act as a resource for renal pharmacy issues across the trust and community where appropriate. To contribute to the education and training of junior doctors in the safe and effective use of medicines in patients with renal impairment. To develop, implement and maintain a renal drugs knowledge and competency learning package for nurses working on the renal unit. To participate in the development of clinical based pharmacy training programmes To contribute to the departmental appraisal and development programme for junior pharmacists and technicians. To contribute to the education and training of pharmacy, medical, nursing staff and other healthcare workers. Please refer to the attachment for more details.

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

The post holder will gain experience with the full spectrum of psychiatric morbidity. This post is based in a multidisciplinary setting and the post holder will work closely with all the members of the team (consultant, SAS doctors and doctors in training, nurses, health care assistances, psychologists, social workers & graduate mental health workers). The care delivered is recovery-focused, placing emphasis on individuals strengths and goals for the future. Ward duties include attending formulation/CPA meetings, reviewing patients on the ward for mental health and physical health concerns, risk ax. Liaising with pharmacy regarding medication queries. Completion of discharge summaries and ward round tasks.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Please see attached spec on the Foundation Doctor - Diamond Ward role, this role is based at Highgate West Mental Health Centre (Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX).

These posts are mainly to fill posts left vacant by unfilled Deanery Foundation year 1 or 2 post.. This is an in-patient post based at the Highgate West Mental Health Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX.



Diamond Ward (Highgate West) is a 17-bed male acute treatment ward. It specialises in the treatment of patients with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, depression and personality disorder, with associated challenging behaviours/risks. The focus is in detailed clinical and risk assessment with a view to starting early effective treatment. The clinical lead for the team is Dr Kavinda Gunathillaka, Consultant Psychiatrist. The post would involves working closely with other MDT members such as nursing staff, psychiatrists, OTs and psychologists.

Tasks would include participating in daily MDT meetings and ward rounds (clinical reviews), clerking in new patients, reviewing patients’ mental and physical health, ordering relevant investigations, performing physical examinations, blood tests and ECGs and participating in the out of hours core trainee rota. The foundation doctor would be working under the close supervision of Dr Gunathillaka, his specialty doctor and core trainees.

The post may be based full time in Diamond Ward or may be split between Diamond and another treatment ward in Highgate Mental Health Centre. If the post is split it will involve 3 days per week in Diamond and 2 days per week in another ward. The post has arisen because of a gap due to the post not being filled by a Deanery foundation doctor.

Join us at an exciting time for Barnet, Haringey and Enfield Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. After three years working in Partnership, we are due to create a new Trust, to be known as the North London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 November 2024, subject to Secretary of State approval. Join us to be part of the North

London Way as we:
• Collaborate at every level by living our Values to create the right conditions for us all to work together
• Develop our new Trust culture, to help make our new Trust a great place to work and to receive great care
• Empower our teams to lead the planned improvements in our services, by skilling them and giving them the tools to make the changes
• Focus on delivering excellence at every level to improve our performance and ensure consistently high quality care across all our services
• Ensure that research, Quality Improvement and technology lead the way and are embedded in our services
• Take a trauma informed approach to everything we do
We look forward to welcoming you to the new North London NHS Foundation Trust, where we work in the North London Way to deliver: Better Mental Health, Better Lives, Better Communities.

Please see attached spec on the Foundation Doctor - Diamond Ward role, this role is based at Highgate West Mental Health Centre (Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5NX).


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated registered nurse to join the Complex Spinal Nursing Team and deliver great care to our patients. This post is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist spinal nursing skills, with a focus on the management of neurogenic bladder and bowel.

The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. It is also closely associated with the Institute of Neurology (ION). Together, NHNN and ION are regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK. In addition to Neurology and Neurosurgery, the NHNN provides comprehensive services in Neuro-rehabilitation, Neuro-Critical Care and Neuro-Psychiatry. The NHNN receives secondary, tertiary and quaternary referrals from across the UK and internationally.

Our Complex Spine service provides input across the disease trajectory from education at onset, pre and post operatively and through complexities. The safe running of this service requires an expert multidisciplinary team where the different disciplines work both autonomously and collaboratively within a detailed clinical governance framework. The team continually develops and reviews the service in line with evolving research and practice.

The successful applicant must be passionate about this patient group, highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of junior staff within these wards. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced work environment. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support, train, develop and educate others as a member of the Complex Spina Nursing team. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives as well as objectives for this service ensuring that the care delivered reflects the Trust Vision and Values.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.


We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street


We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineand pathology.


We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.


For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.



This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an Occupational Therapist, with an interest in developing your skills in the area of Stroke assessment and rehabilitation?

The Stroke team at York Hospital are looking for a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

The role involves working as part of the multi-disciplinary team based in York. This enthusiastic team are committed to helping patients to achieve the best possible rehabilitation outcomes following a Stroke.

The role will allow the successful candidate to develop a broad range of skills, in both assessment and treatment of Stroke within acute and rehabilitation settings.

There are opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians, and the whole team are committed to on-going staff training and development. The team delivers services over a flexible pattern of working, and have a variety of service improvement projects in progress. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop their leadership skills and lead on their own service improvement projects.

The role involves 6 monthly rotations between the acute and rehabilitation services allowing an opportunity to develop varied skills and knowledge.

You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge, operational awareness, service improvement and leadership skills. We have an established programme of clinical and managerial supervision, and we will expect the successful candidate to be proactive in their approach to development of themselves, and supportive in the development of others.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in developing their skills in this diverse and challenging specialty, and you should have post graduate experience in Stroke, and an awareness of complex discharge planning and patient centred rehabilitation.

Training and advice are available from Specialist Occupational Therapists and Advanced Clinical Specialists who work across all sites.

We strongly support a home first culture, to optimise the functional independence and safety of our patients.

We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us for more information.

Our benefits


We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers


For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.


A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.


Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.


Working for the Trust


Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.


As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.


Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.


COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements


Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.



This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Consider the possibility of...
• Working in a passionate team within a friendly pharmacy department
Shaping the future of a specialist service
• Autonomous and collaborative multi-disciplinary team working
• Maintaining and/or enhancing your clinical knowledge
• Maintaining/achieving non-medical prescriber (NMP) state

You will join our established antimicrobial pharmacy team, who, alongside microbiology, sexual health, and OPAT teams, will support you to develop specialistknowledge, and be the pharmacy lead for HIV/sexual health service.

The role provides variety with an emphasis on collaboration. It includes specialistMDTs, ward rounds, audit, research and education, guideline/pathway development, implementation, and evaluation, and quality improvement activities.

You will represent pharmacy at speciality, and regional meetings, and contribute to our ward-based pharmacy service.

While pre-existing knowledge of antimicrobials and NMP qualification are advantageous, we welcome applications from pharmacists able to demonstrate strong transferable skills and an appetite to learn.

Any successful candidate employed at B7 level, will be provided with clear criteria for progression, and the full support of the team to achieve this, including completion of their NMP training.

Thinking about moving to the area? We offer a healthy relocation package- more information is available upon request.

Please contact us if you are interested in this role as a B7-8A progression or as a B8A

As well as the job description below, please carefully read the role specific job plan attached to this advert.
You will:
• Have a central role in the pharmacy antimicrobial team.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to optimise the use of antimicrobials across the Trust, including outpatients.
• Provide expert clinical advice on antimicrobials, to ensure their safe, effective, and economic use.
• Attend AMS ward rounds and specialist MDTs.
• Lead the pharmacy service to the HIV and sexual health service, and support delivery of the OPAT service as part of a team-based approach.
• Review and optimise current governance processes and clinical pathways.
• Identify, develop, and deliver service improvement activities.
• Develop, disseminate, and maintain prescribing and consumer resources.
• Deliver training and education within pharmacy and across the Trust.
• Deputise for and cross-cover with other members of the pharmacy
antimicrobial team.
• Represent pharmacy in directorate and speciality meetings.
• Represent pharmacy and The Trust in relevant specialist networks.
Ensure pharmacy and medicines management are considered in service development and as part of day-to-day operation.
• Line-manage pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and supervise pharmacy students, trainees, and technicians as part of their rotation within the service.
• Take part in clinical, dispensary, discharge, weekend, and on-call rotass.

Our benefits


We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers


For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

As well as the job description, please carefully read the role specific job plan attached to this advert.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.


Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.


Working for the Trust


Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.


Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.


As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer


We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.


COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements


Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.



This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an Endoscopy nurse who is looking for a new challenge, who demonstrate effective and sustainable leadership and management skills?

Can you help us to deliver and develop a diverse range of endoscopic therapeutic interventions? If you are enjoying sharing your endoscopic knowledge by teaching and developing others, experienced, passionate, dynamic and forward thinking individual, we would like to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for two post. One permanent and one fixed term maternity cover.
• Undertake nursing procedures and support patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care is upheld.
• Organise personal workload in order to meet patient needs.
• Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, pre-registration students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the Endoscopy manager.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Are you someone who can easily adapt to different settings, enjoy meeting new people, and would like to make a difference in health and social care through clinical research?

South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse to join the Agile Workforce team.

The Research Nurse will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the Care settings department safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006.

Working collaboratively with the clinical trials team and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of research patients. They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the coordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across sites within the RDN: South London geography. The employing Trust will be Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

If applying as a registered nurse you must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed number of portfolios of clinical trials within the Secondary, Primary Care and Community settings across the South London region. They will work flexibly across the disciplines to ensure the success of the clinical research projects they are assigned to. The Research Nurse will play a key role in identifying opportunities to broaden the current portfolio.

The applicant must have considerable experience of working independently and have excellent organisational and time management skill.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the nation's largest funder of health and care research. The NIHR:

● Funds, supports and delivers high quality research that benefits the NHS, public health and social care

● Engages and involves patients, carers and the public in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of research

● Attracts, trains and supports the best researchers to tackle the complex health and care challenges of the future

● Invests in world-class infrastructure and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and services

● Partners with other public funders, charities and industry to maximise the value of research to patients and the economy

The NIHR was established in 2006 to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research, and is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. In addition to its national role, the NIHR supports applied health research for the direct and primary benefit of people in low- and middle-income countries, using UK aid from the UK government.

● Carry out planned care required by the clinical trials protocol for a group of volunteers without direct supervision
● Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient/volunteer care.
● Responsible for recruiting to, and following up, patients within studies. This includes both randomised clinical trials and other high quality clinical studies. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams
● Act as a patient advocate enabling patients to make informed choices concerning their involvement in the clinical trials and ensuring advice and information is provided.
● Ensure there is sufficient skill mix of staff for patient safety during clinical trials and ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust and Centre's policies and clinical trial protocol.
● Assist in clinical trials including venepuncture of volunteers when necessary ensuring that they are carried out within the Trust’s policies, research governance, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Data Protection Act and Human Tissue Act.
● Undertake clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, analysis of blood specimens, drug administration and clinical observation etc.
● Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of care to the volunteer.
● Ensure that written informed consent has always been obtained for any treatment provided for, or any sample or data taken from a Volunteer which will form part of a research study, in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)
● Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy.
● Maintain all data and case report forms relating to clinical trials in accordance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and the Research Governance Framework.
● Report any deviation from normal practice to senior staff and implement agreed changes in care programme.
● Deal with concerns raised by volunteers and visitors in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary.
● Act as the volunteers’ advocate.

Administration

● Plan and organise workload in order to meet studies and volunteer needs.
● Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures
● Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
● Maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
● Assist managers and senior nurses/practitioners in managing incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
● Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for volunteer care
● Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective
● Participate in audits, EG those undertaken by the Medicines and Health Care Regulatory Authority (MHRA) nursing audits and clinical benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards
● Ensure the economical use of resources
● Contribute to the overall RDN CRN or departmental budget by identifying areas where cost improvements can be made
● Ensure the safe custody of volunteer’s property in accordance with Trust policies.
● Actively participate in and support the development of the clinical research facility.
● Promote and participate in the implementation of policies within the Centre and to ensure compliance with Trust, Government and EU Directives.
● Maintain accurate documentation in clinical trial documents and patient notes.
● Ensure that clinical trials are effectively archived as required.
● Assist in the process of gaining local regulatory committee approval (ethics and R&D approval).

Other

● Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
● To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times.
● Maintain NMC registration


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024