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About Us Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care? Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better. In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach.Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision. This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works.By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference.If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA. About the role and team Were transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with.We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us! You will be working alongside Occupational Therapists in a team that is supportive and motivated to support each other learn and develop.The City team is passionate aboutsupporting each other to ensure a high standard of work for the people we support locally. We continue to strive to work towards excellent practice, and as a team member you will: Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. Engage in group learning and CPD to help further develop evidence-based practice. About you You are Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing totake responsibility,you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote peoples strengths to gain the best outcomes for people. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law. Passionate about following the professional standards ofSWEwith a commitment to continue your professional development. OurRewards and benefits Learn more about how you learn, grow and thrive with us Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9% Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy) Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a BIA or AMHP Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk) Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist returning into Adult Social Care?Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)?If so, we would also like to hear from you. For an Informal discussion about the role, please contact Team Manager Francesca Smith on 07519 749 746. How to apply Simply send us your CV to WorkforAdultSocialCare@oxfordshire.gov.uk or clickApply Now. Make sure you read the Job description first! Its that simple and quick! Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

The Lead Nurse for the Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care ODN will provide nursing leadership across the Network, acting as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for providers, commissioning and ICBs. You will work alongside the national PCC ODN lead nurses to deliver on nationally agreed programmes of work and to support regional surge planning for PCC capacity.

You would work with the Network Manager, Education team and Lead Clinicians as part of a multi-disciplinary leadership team to lead the strategic and operational development of coherent and effective network arrangements, and delivery of a programme of work that addresses national and local priorities, leading on user engagement and risk management. some of the key programmes of work for the upcoming 18 months are: implementation of the PCC services specifications for Level 2, Level 3 and Transport services, working in collaboration with LTV providers to develop services alongside the NCEPOD recommendations and implementation of national Paediatric Early Warning scores.

You will also, in partnership with the ODN Education team, PIER and SORT play a key role in delivering education and training for Paediatric Critical Care across the ODN.

This role is primarily a home working role however the ability and flexibility to travel to regional and national meetings is essential.

• Maintain clinical experience and provide expertise in the areas of Paediatric Critical Care (PCC).
• Work collaboratively with agencies and multi-professionals regrading the pathways of care for children with long term PCC issues. .
• Develop dedicated guidance and protocols as relevant to the development of the PCC Network in collaboration with the
• Work with the network team to deliver the Paediatric Critical Care National Review and Service Specification
• Ensure annual review of regional surge plan is completed reflecting the current challenges to providing PCC capacity.
• To support commissioning quality PCC services through NHSE partnership working
• Under the direction of the network manager, engage with a range of stakeholders to support national reviews, regional initiatives, cost and value improvements, whilst keeping abreast with new clinical innovations.
• To be up to date with national developments, initiatives, priorities, and projects within PCC. Disseminate news and information throughout the ODN. Highlighting areas where clinical networking can improve patient care and provide value for money for the NHSE
• Attendance and engagement with the PCCS representing the PCC ODN
• Lead on the TVW PCC ODN Morbidity and Mortality process ensuring learning is shared in a timely manner and any issues escalated via appropriate channels.
• FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE SEE JD & PS

Key working relationships include Network Manager, Clinical lead, Lead nurses from other ODNs both regionally and nationally, Lead Paediatric Educator, Data Analyst, Administration team, Nurse and medical leads from both of the tertiary centres as well as lead nurses from all the network member hospitals, Specialised commissioning CYP lead, ICB CYP leads.

Clinical Focus
• Maintain clinical experience and provide expertise in the areas of Paediatric Critical Care (PCC).
• Work collaboratively with agencies and multi-professionals regrading the pathways of care for children with long term PCC issues. .
• Develop dedicated guidance and protocols as relevant to the development of the PCC Network in collaboration with the Governance Groups
• Work with the other ODNs to ensure that transition of care; for example between children’s and adults services, or between hospitals providing different levels of care; are as seamless as possible.
• Work with the network team to deliver the Paediatric Critical Care National Review and Service Specification
• Ensure annual review of regional surge plan is completed reflecting the current challenges to providing PCC capacity.
• Ensure that the network manager is kept informed of significant clinical issues associated with the delivery of PCC cross region alongside the PCC surge plans
• To support commissioning quality PCC services through NHSE partnership working
• Under the direction of the network manager, engage with a range of stakeholders to support national reviews, regional initiatives, cost and value improvements, whilst keeping abreast with new clinical innovations.
• To be up to date with national developments, initiatives, priorities, and projects within PCC. Disseminate news and information throughout the ODN. Highlighting areas where clinical networking can improve patient care and provide value for money for the NHSE
• Attendance and engagement with the PCCS representing the PCC ODN



Patient Experience and Quality of Care
• Work with parent/patient representatives and other health personnel to improve patients and family experience throughout their healthcare journey
• Work with the other ODNs to develop a patient and carer strategy
• Provide regular monitoring and reporting updates on the implementation of a “patient and parental engagement strategy” to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide proactive support to the patient support groups that are established within the network, ensuring appropriate links with national charities and third sector organisations.
• Adhere to the network clinical governance procedures whilst providing advice and clinical support during investigations into patient complaints where the care is across the ODN footprint..
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• Lead on the TVW PCC ODN Morbidity and Mortality process ensuring learning is shared in a timely manner and any issues escalated via appropriate channels.
• Work with the network manager on quality and effectiveness PCC services through benchmarking and auditing the regional services against national standards and producing a plan to implement the required changes
• Work with all relevant organisations to ensure that the best practice models of care are embedded
• Participate in national/international events in order to share best practice and update your knowledge of key areas of healthcare developments
• Contribute to the TVW CYP ODN annual report providing statistics, key performance indicators, service and practice developments in collaboration with network manager and data analyst





Leadership
• Work autonomously across multiple professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively plan, develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery system
• Leads on research projects within the network to benefit PCC pathways.
• Work collaboratively with the other network nurses nationally to achieve national goals and to share learning
• Working with the ODN Management Team, the post holder will help to deliver the service specifications and GIRFT recommendations across the Network through collaborative working with L1, L2 and L3 provider organisations and commissioners.
• Coordinate, lead and manage the projects within the PCC workstream and support other workstreams as appropriate.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in all acute trusts, ICB, and Specialised Commissioning across the region.
• Provide an over-arching nurse leadership and co-ordination role within the network for the effective delivery of nursing care, ensuring it is responsive and flexible to patient needs for PCC.
• To work with local trusts to build on the nursing network, providing support, advice, leadership and learning across all bands of the registered and unregistered nursing workforce.
• Provide support for the resolution and investigation of complaints and serious incident investigations, identify risks to patient safety, and establish mitigations for issues that are of cross site concern and where joint learning could be delivered
• To be visible and accessible and to provide forward thinking, clinical professional leadership to paediatric critical care staff at all levels across the region.
• Work in collaboration with national CYP team to review CYP workforce and support the implementation of the workforce development plan.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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NHS AfC: Band 5 SeniorClinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - Permanent(applicants who do not meet essential criteria should still apply as post can be offered as a Band 4 to Band 5 progression position)

Hello,

My name is Lina and I am Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for the Clinical Trials team in Oxford.

I am extremely privileged to manage and support our fantastic technical team of Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants and Apprentices as we provide support services to our clinical trial research teams on all of our trust sites throughout Oxfordshire.

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy consists of Pharmacists, Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants and Apprentices. We receive support from rotational staff such as student technicians, pharmacists. We work closely with research teams across the trust and external representatives.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the Pharmacy Technician role offered within our team then I would be very happy to chat with you about this. You are more than welcome to call on the numbers below or even better, we can make an appointment for me to show you around and answer your questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!


The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.




As a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician in our team, you will have an extremely varied role – you will be involved in maintaining the supply chain of Clinical Trial medications to research nurses who deliver treatment to patients, maintaining financial records, completing drug accountability activities, closing down and archiving of completed studies, as well as facilitating meetings from sponsors.

A successful candidate should possess:
• Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification and registration with GPHC (B4 and B5)
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician accreditation (B5 only)

Please make sure that you read both job descriptions and person specifications attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Your core role in Clinical Trials Pharmacy would be to:

Obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials, communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates and Pharmacy staff during the set-up and running of a clinical trial, ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products and other drugs included in the protocol, order and receive in clinical trial drugs, process receipt paperwork and acknowledge receipt on IVRS (Electronic Medication Supply) systems, check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs and keep balance logs up to date, assist with the packing down and re-labelling of clinical trial drugs if required, assist with the preparation for monitoring meetings, audits and inspections, maintain Clinical Trial files ensuring items can easily be located and are presentable, process returned clinical trial drugs and ensure the paperwork is kept in order, participate in the statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial stocks, assist with the destruction of clinical trial medication, assist with the closedown and archiving of clinical trial files, represent the Clinical Trials Team to update the dispensary staff at meetings, liaise with Research Nurses to update them on trial progress, stock levels etc, assist in the collection of data as requested by the Senior Clinical Trial Technician or Clinical Trial Pharmacists, assist in maintaining financial records, including the generation of invoices, checking payments etc, assist with general administration such as organising set up meetings etc and be a point of contact within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team, maintain clinical trial filing systems and drug accountability documentation for clinical trials, use the computer system and other information technology in all areas of Pharmacy.

Additionally, you would be involved in supporting Clinical Trial Aseptic Unit to:

Participate in the day to day running of the CTASU in line with the rota system, participate in safe systems of work and documentation of these, undertake safe and accurate preparation of a wide range of aseptic products on a daily basis, including cytotoxics, epidurals, antibiotics, injectables, novel agents and monoclonal antibodies, maintain personal expertise, skills and necessary knowledge of the technical aspects of aseptic and non-aseptic dispensing, ensure products are prepared according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), assemble drugs and consumables required for preparation of aseptic products, accurately recording batch numbers and expiry dates, be responsible for the accurate completion of product worksheets and labels, assigning batch numbers to aseptically prepared products, accurately and safely label aseptically prepared products, facilitate the quality assurance of products and to notify the Senior Aseptic Technician of any incidents and procedural deficiencies, be responsible for ensuring finished products are packed prior to distribution to ensure the prompt and safe delivery, ensure finished products are transported in the appropriate environment taking into account any physical & legal requirements, be responsible for unpacking and receipt of deliveries, undertake regular expiry date checking to identify expired or short dated stock, be responsible for monitoring drug stock and consumable levels and replenishing, ensure that all equipment within CTASU is in good working order and serviced regularly, participate in the clean room/isolator cleaning rota, assist in environmental and physical monitoring of the CTASU, be involved in the maintenance of departmental records including staff training, environmental monitoring, cleaning, maintenance logs and worksheets, where applicable to be involved in the delivery of drugs to clinical areas




This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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BAND 6 Deputy Sister

37.5 Hours per week MATERNITY LEAVE COVER 12 MONTH POST



If you have an interest in Women’s Health, are flexible and self motivated, then we would like to hear from you. A Band 6 Deputy Sisters post has become available in our busy diagnostic suite and out patient departments. If you want to work within a supportive and challenging environment assisting the doctors to provide care for women with a wide range of gynaecological conditions then this could be the position for you.

You will be expected to work as part of a team in order to assist the doctors with diagnostic procedures and facilitate the efficient running of clinics. You will required to assist in the running of specialised clinics such a our 2 week wait hysteroscopy, vulval and pelvic mass clinics, our colposcopy clinics supporting clinicians carry out treatments following abnormal smears and our general gynaecology clinics that include urogynaecology and endometriosis clinics. This role covers a wide variety of services within women’s health. You will be part of the nursing team to support the department sister in the running of the unit. You will assist in the maintenance of the patient environment in terms of cleanliness, tidiness, auditing, and the restocking and ordering of supplies. You will be part of the team also supporting our Pre op assessment nurses to carry out assessments on our patients that fit certain criteria following out patient hysteroscopy being booked for general anaesthetic.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday – Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate.

Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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Take on alternating roles alongside other members of the PD team to: Provide advice, education and support for patients and staff in the renal unit / other departments. Deal with any outpatient telephone queries and assess patients in the unit. Provide nurse consultations in the clinic or at the patients home. Liaise closely with the Home Therapies/ PD nurses in Network units, providing peer support. Promote a culture that supports and enables self-care. Support the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage on-going consequences of treatment. 2. Liaise with primary care teams regarding the care of home therapy patients, providing education and information when required. Visit patients in other hospitals as required, ensure patients have access and able to do PD. 3. Contribute to the on call rota 4. Oversee the care and treatment of a caseload of patients working autonomously as their named nurse, (including a number, of pre-dialysis patients) and: Ensure tests / blood tests are done as per protocol. Ensure patients receive optimal dialysis treatment, taking quality of life into account, making necessary changes to patients regime as required. Ensure refresher training is carried out as protocol. Conduct a root cause analysis after every new episode of PD peritonitis. 5. Involvement in the day-to-day administration of the PD/home HD programme by: Following up new patient referrals and planning home visits. Co-ordinating operation dates / training dates. Organising the delivery / collection of supplies and equipment. Ensuring patients clinical waste collections are arranged. Ensuring companies have up to date information on patients regimen. Liaising with companies re: patients holiday deliveries. Recording infection episodes, admission rates, reasons for patients coming off PD etc. for audit purposes / clinical governance on appropriate activity sheet. Monitor in patient activity for therapy costing purposes. Maintaining accurate EPR patient records. 6. Use current research / best evidence to underpin clinical practice. Involvement in any research studies underway in the unit. 7. Ensure that all equipment used by staff or patients is maintained in a safe working condition and that any faults are reported to technical staff. Ensure patients / relatives are taught how to use specific machines in a structured teaching session and their competency is documented and reviewed as appropriate. 8. PGDs Ensure assessment and competency achieved to allow use of PD PGDs, be involved in audit yearly. 9. To manage complaints from relatives/patients, to prevent further escalation whilst promoting support to the manager. Education 1. Supervise, teach and support nursing and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care. 2. Use a variety of teaching resources and aids to provide a structured patient training programme, which can be adjusted to meet the learning, needs of each individual. 3. Participate in formal teaching sessions on renal unit study days. Provide clinical support on informal basis for ward staff. 4. Mentor undergraduate / post registration renal course students. 5. Act as a role model in expert clinical evidence-based practice. 6. Be responsible for ones own professional development and continuing education in both nephrology and RRT Nursing, and also professional issues in nursing. 7. Contribute to protocols, documentation systems, standards, policies and clinical guidelines for others to use in practice. 8. Take available opportunities to submit written work for conferences or journals. Professional 1. Discuss performance and future development needs using the appraisal framework. 2. Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health care professionals locally and nationally including project work. 3. Acquire skills and knowledge to properly implement the computer system and any other systems, which may be implemented as resource management tools. 4. Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required. 5. Attend and contribute to Team meetings and any team away days. 6. Ensure statutory and mandatory training updates, as well as role /speciality updates are completed, and necessary records maintained.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate. Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559

Clinical To undertake assessment, treatment, education and support for trauma and orthopaedic service patients and their carers. This will involve clinical reasoning and autonomous complex decision making using best available evidence. To provide holistic, timely OT intervention to facilitate safe hospital discharge. To be able to justify rationale for provision or non-provision of adaptive equipment, demonstrating its safe use and care to patients, staff and carers. Provide support for junior staff regarding complex issues. To have a day to day responsibility for managing a complex and diverse caseload and co-ordinating safe and effective patient discharge. To organise, complete and document assessments in patients home, work and educational environments. To provide education and treatment for in-patients, out-patients, patients attending pre-operative clinic, rheumatology clinics, prosthetics clinics and patient education sessions. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the day-to-day supervision, education and support of Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the day-to-day delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service. To support junior staff members to effectively manage their clinical caseload. To enable patients to achieve effective coping and self-management skills. To advise patients and carers or other health and social care professionals regarding adaptations to social and physical environments and make relevant referrals and recommendations to meet patient needs for safe hospital discharge. To maintain accurate records on all aspects of occupational therapy intervention in compliance with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and NHS guidelines. To evaluate continuously Occupational Therapy intervention and to maintain a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times. To comply with data activity recording in accordance with professional and Trust standards. To promote the role of OT through integrated working and explaining role of OT to patient and carers. To participate in the Weekend/Bank Holiday working rota as required. Communication To communicate effectively both written and verbally at all levels. To identify the need and coordinate multi-disciplinary case conferences as indicated to ensure safe and effective discharges from hospital. To write clear and appropriate referrals to community teams to support patients and their families post operatively both with equipment and social support. To competently use IT systems to communicate patient intervention. To communicate with patients and their relatives/carers regarding interventions and treatment programmes. To give relevant information regarding assessment, treatment and outcomes, and where appropriate explain clinical reasoning to patients and their relatives/carers. To promote good working relationships with all disciplines within both the Division and Trust. To provide and receive information (some of which may be complex or sensitive) requiring tact, negotiation and to be able to manage barriers to understanding. To liaise and network with Specialist Sections and other Occupational Therapists locally and nationally regarding models of care and service provision. To liaise effectively with the Orthopaedic leads, nurses and Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the management of the Orthopaedic Service. To use effective and variable interpersonal skills to listen and provide support and empathy to patients and their carers. To welcome and deal with enquires regarding the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner. To represent the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service at required Governance meetings. To attend staff meetings, Group Clinical Supervision, In-Services, Journal Clubs and other service related meetings. Management To demonstrate good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the planning and co-ordination of the efficient day to day running and development of the Occupational Therapy Service. Manage and prioritise own and Band 5s and Occupational Therapy Assistants caseload. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in ensuring that all the occupational therapy equipment in the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service is stored safely and maintained in safe working order. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager in the management of change and to ensure cost-effective use of available resources. To chair departmental and inter-departmental meetings as required. To record departmental statistics and other information as required by the Occupational Therapy Service Manager. To be aware of and adhere to all Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust and relevant NHS policies, procedures and guidelines. To assist the Occupational Therapy Service Manager by supervising the Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants, including individual performance reviews. To participate in the Therapy Services performance and development review process, setting objectives, developing a personal development plan and professional portfolio. To assist with organisation and delivery of departmental in-service training and development. To participate in the implementation of policy and service development. This may include developing protocols, guidelines and patient information leaflets related to orthopaedic treatments to improve patient care. To network locally with health and social care services and promote service integration. Education and Training To have an awareness of current trends in treatment techniques and professional issues and to participate in active learning by appropriate study, by attending relevant training and contributing to in-service training programmes as appropriate. To ensure all mandatory training is up to date. To be involved in the induction and orientation programmes of new Occupational Therapy staff and students to the Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy Service. To assist in welcoming visitors to the department and discuss the Occupational Therapy Service in an informed and appropriate manner. To be involved actively in practice education for undergraduate Occupational Therapists (including taking sole responsibility for the supervision and assessment of students whilst on practice placement). To assist the OT Service Manager in the development and maintenance of a high profile occupational therapy service; through effective communication, teaching and presentations. To contribute to educational programmes and courses when required. Provide advice to colleagues in community services regarding post-operative management of patients who have undergone surgery treatment. Research To keep abreast of relevant clinical research and issues pertinent to clinical practice, with an aim to provide evidence based care. To liaise with other colleagues who may require assistance in research projects. To develop and propose local research and audit projects. Collect research or audit data required by other professions or for own research or audit projects.

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist Research Nurse to join the Oxford Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team at the Churchill Hospital.

The Senior Specialist Nurse will lead the nursing team to provide expert nursing care to patients referred to the Oxford BMT service contributing to this within the BMT pathway through management of their own caseload.

The post holder will work in collaboration with the Haematology Trial Unit , which is involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research relating to blood disorders including advanced cellular therapeutics. The team works in collaboration with academic and commercial partners/other funding bodies and is responsible for the delivery of the phase 1-3 haematology research portfolio.

If you are a dynamic, experienced nurse leader with the passion and vision to be part of this exciting service, then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact melanie.westmoreland@ouh.nhs.uk

The Specialist Research Nurse will
• Responsibility for operational management of the clinical research delivery team

Responsibility for strategic leadership of clinical research delivery team

Responsibility for the management of the trial portfolio and own allocated portfolio of studies and study participants including, as required:

Ø Leading and co-ordinating a portfolio of studies

Ø Planning

Ø Scheduling

Ø Conduct including intervention

Ø Recruitment & retention of participants

Data management

v Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework

v Work collaboratively with OUH and external research & service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and research delivery.

v Work collaboratively with service delivery colleagues to promote clinical research delivery and integrated care delivery as appropriate.

v Act as PI/CI on non-interventional studies, as appropriate.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service.

Specifically, this would include:


• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials)

• Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies.

• Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants.

• Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation.

• Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023)

• Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy

• Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture

• Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs.

• Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance.

• Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving.

• Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members.

• Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants.

• Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments.

• Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service. Specifically, this would include: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials) Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies. Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation. Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023) Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving. Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
40 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we need the right people to help us look after the nation's wellbeing. Now, we're looking for a strong team leader to help our colleagues do their best work. With a flair for managing performance, improving potential and training others to succeed, it starts with you.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Fitness & Wellbeing Club, you've previously worked as a personal or fitness trainer. You're qualified to REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner level and you bring studio experience. You also have a track record of driving PT revenue, as well as designing fitness programmes for groups and individuals.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

• Take on a role that spans management, governance and sales of major services.

• Report to the General Manager and look after multiple departments.

• Be responsible for our swim school, nutritional therapy and fitness studios.

• Oversee our fitness programming, from studio classes to personal training.

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

• Drive, develop and support your team to achieve ambitious targets.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan to online GP appointments, physiotherapy and financial wellbeing support - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
40 hours per week

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we need the right people to help us look after the nation's wellbeing. Now, we're looking for a strong team leader to help our colleagues do their best work. With a flair for managing performance, improving potential and training others to succeed, it starts with you.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager at our Fitness & Wellbeing Club, you've previously worked as a personal or fitness trainer. You're qualified to REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner level and you bring studio experience. You also have a track record of driving PT revenue, as well as designing fitness programmes for groups and individuals.

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

• Take on a role that spans management, governance and sales of major services.

• Report to the General Manager and look after multiple departments.

• Be responsible for our swim school, nutritional therapy and fitness studios.

• Oversee our fitness programming, from studio classes to personal training.

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

• Drive, develop and support your team to achieve ambitious targets.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan to online GP appointments, physiotherapy and financial wellbeing support - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Sales Executive
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Sales | Permanent | Full time
£25,480.00 per annum + commission
40 hours per week (including weekends)

Our club isn't just a gym. It's a fitness facility with a fully integrated holistic health centre and a range of health experts, from personal trainers to health mentors, nutritionists, wellbeing advisors, physiotherapists, physiologists and GPs. So, this isn't your average sales role.

As a Sales Executive at our Oxfordshire Fitness and Wellbeing Club, you'll be inspiring, motivational and know how to light up a room. You have the ability to match people to products, based on their personal needs and experience. In addition, you're confident about working towards targets - and you're tenacious about achieving them.

As a Sales Executive, you will:

• Help one of the nation's strongest health brands keep growing.

• Motivate our customers to improve their health and fitness.

• Identify what people want from their gym membership and deliver the packages that suit their needs.

• Spend time in the local community, creating events and visiting businesses to raise awareness of everything we offer.

• Develop a sales-focused culture throughout our club.

• Inspire and encourage the team to work together to achieve our sales targets.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you'll find gym membership, private healthcare, a cycle to work scheme, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients To review patient medications to enhance compliance To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services and process pathology results as required To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To assist GPs with minor surgery when required To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA) Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

The role includes undertaking Healthy Child Programme transitional assessments and planning, delivering and evaluating public health initiatives through school and community-based health promotion activities. The role will require you to adhere to Safeguarding policies and actively engage under the supervision from a SCPHN in safeguarding processes and meetings. You will work in partnership with other agencies and develop, participate and maintain interagency networks. Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Patient Care 1. To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis, on the basis of evidence from assessment, and to develop care plans based on best practice. 2. To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge. 3. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. The post holder will use these specialist skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues. 4. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and swallowing disorders. 5. To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care. 6. To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies. 7. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived needs. Policy / Service Development / Implementation 1. To represent Speech and Language Therapy at multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of coordinated care. 2. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and team plans including: 3. Providing regular, timely statistical data in keeping with Trust requirements 4. Maintaining high quality clinical records in accordance with Service and Trust Guidelines and within data protection guidelines 5. Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses 6. To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise e.g. exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions encountered on a regular basis 7. Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures 8. To use specialist knowledge to inform Service / policy developments as appropriate and to implement policy within own specialist area. 9. To participate in the implementation of Service / Trust Clinical Governance Plan. Financial and Physical Resources 1. To monitor stock levels in own area and to request new equipment as required. 2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to patients. Human Resources 1. To supervise and mentor the junior Speech and Language Therapists, unregistered staff such as Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and therapy assistants. 2. To participate in student clinical placements and to assist in the support of students from other professional groups. 3. To be able to clearly explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and other professionals. 4. To participate in ongoing specialist training in area of clinical expertise. 5. To assist in the identification of training needs within the team. Information Resources To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) professional standards and local policies. To adhere to data protection guidelines when sharing information with others. To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of this information within local Trust guidelines. Research and Development To participate in and develop innovations in the areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness. To undertake Clinical Governance / audit projects within the local service. To participate in developmental research and formal / informal Research and Development and clinical governance / audit projects. To collect and provide research data as required.