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An opportunity has arisen in the Cardiology team for a support secretary post. . The role holder must have excellent communication skills with an eye for accuracy and detail. The successful candidate should ideally have secretarial experience.

The candidate should have effective organisational skills, keeping to deadlines and able to work independently, using their own initiative but also working effectively within a wider team.
• Manage patient communications through trust systems to create letters and emails to support the multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure the dispatch and production of all clinical correspondence is maintained by pro-actively monitoring the digital dictation and speech recognition system, and to escalate where delays are identified.
• To support the wider team to meet targets.
• Contacting other hospitals to gather information and reports.
• Liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams across the Trust via email.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

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There really has never been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. Our newly merged Trust has a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West and beyond. Together, we form one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Specialty Doctor in Oncology. The post holder will be based on the Weston site of the Trust, within the Division of Specialised Services. Along with senior nursing staff, the successful applicant will be part of a core team dedicated to the care of day patients and for liaison with pharmacy, dietetics and palliative care teams as required.

The post-holder will be responsible for the continuity of patient care for patients being treated on the Oncology Day Unit, as well as clinically supporting the specialties of Lung and GI Oncology. This will also include supervision of patients admitted to the medical wards with chemotherapy related side effects and other cancer related problems, working together with the ward based medical staff. The post-holder will be part of the acute oncology team aiming to improve acute oncology services within the trust for patients with cancer or suspected cancer.

The post-holder will be responsible for the continuity of patient care for patients being treated on the Oncology Day Unit. This will include supervision of patients admitted to the medical wards with chemotherapy related side effects and other cancer related problems, working together with the ward based medical staff. The post-holder will be part of the acute oncology team aiming to improve acute oncology services within the trust for patients with cancer or suspected cancer.

The Specialty Doctor will be responsible to the attending Consultant Oncologist and consultant advice will be available at all times as appropriate. The post-holder will be, with senior nursing staff, part of a core team dedicated to the care of day patients and for liaison with pharmacy, dietetics and palliative care teams as required.

Procedures in the Oncology Day Unit will include supervision of the administration of intra-venous chemotherapy, assessment of some patients prior to chemotherapy administration, assessment of new urgent cases, appropriate follow up of recently discharged patients.

The post-holder will be expected to participate in oncology clinics with the consultants, including clinics to support the recruitment, follow-up and management of patients participating in clinical trials. There will be good support from clinical trials staff within these clinics.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position


This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024

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Unity Sexual Health is a free NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and pregnancy advice for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Unity Sexual Health is provided by University Hospitals
Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with:
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
- Brook
- MSI Reproductive Choices
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Terrence Higgins Trust

Our aim is to provide a high quality informative service which supports our users. Everyone should be able to easily access our services to support healthier relationships and sexual wellbeing throughout life. The post holder will provide an efficient and effective patient focused secretarial and administrative service to the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), psychosexual, contraception and genitourinary doctors and practitioners. Working in a fast paced clinical environment and as part of a small, dynamic team, the post holder will report to the Team Leader. The post holder will also be responsible for setting high standards of patient care by enacting the Trust’s values at all times.

-To liaise with and act as a point of contact for clinical and non-clinical staff via telephone and email, as required by the line manager

-To act as a point of contact for patients, relatives and carers.

- Maintain and update all patients’ referral to treatment pathways, including outpatient clinic outcomes, results tracking, and other associated documentation

-Escalate patient queries, capacity problems and general issues to the role’s line manager or relevant clinical staff as appropriate

-Checking and sorting investigation reports and passing information on to clinical team as required

-Ensuring speciality specific documentation is completed and filed appropriately

- To carry out associated clerical duties, for example maintaining accurate filing systems, receiving post, diary management and scanning patient notes if required

-Attend appropriate meetings as required by the role’s line manager

- Arrange training and contracts for Diploma in Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) and LoC (Letter of Competence) for clinicians

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

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To carry out clinical practice within the designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service user to provide the best nursing care. Carry out clinical audit to evaluate and improve clinical services in partnership with service users. Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMCStandards for Medicines Management 2010, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, MHA 1983. Ensure all others apply these, to support safe practice. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant mental Healthlegislation. Be familiar with the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethicsfor Nurses and Midwives. Recognise own competencies and to address any limitations to ensure safe practice. To implement and encourage others to implement research-based practice. Supervise junior and unqualified staff. Implementation of care and rehabilitation programme. Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users. Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies forIndividual service users. To use own specialist skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include: Regular provision of advice and mentoring to staff. Function as a preceptor and mentor to new staff enabling their full integration intothe service. Develop junior staff through teaching or training activities. Support the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post-registeredstudents, novice practitioners, and new team members as directed. To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000). Implement the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in the NMC "Code of Professional Practice". Change to: the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professionaldevelopment as outlined in NMC Standards. To receive clinical supervision in accordance on a contracted and regular basis froman identified Senior Practitioner, as per trust Clinical Supervision Policy. To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision fromthe people manager, and to maintain records of these meetings. Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act(1974).

To provide a specialist assessment, consultation and evidence based treatment service to children, their families or their professional carers, referred to CAMHS team. To have experience of working in Eating Disorder (2 days a week) To have NMP qualification or be willing to undertake training (Nursing Only). To manage own caseload from referral to discharge, holding medium to high risk cases working autonomously the majority of time using highly developed specialist expertise. To always work within Trust/best practice safeguarding guidelines and policy. To provide reports and maintain written records of assessments, clinical interventions and consultation meetings. To work to a job plan and participate in Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) in the delivery of Tier 3 CAMHS. This will include specialist assessments and evidence based treatment for children, adolescents and their families. To work with children, young people and their families promoting opportunities for their maximum engagement and involvement in formulation, care planning and evaluation of the service they receive. To ensure throughput of young people managing and creating regular appointment slots in work schedule. To work closely as part of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team providing leadership in an agreed area. To liaise closely with our partnership agencies of Education, Social Services and the Voluntary Sector in order to facilitate proper coordination and development of services for children/young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health problems. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure the best practice is shared. To be prepared to travel to other sites and clinics, to schools and to the childs home. To participate in suitable clinical and caseload supervision (as provided) and ensure that time is available to undertake this effectively. To engage young people and their families with suitable strategies and approaches. To use IT and technology to maintain affective communication and clinical record keeping. To work within the guidelines of Clinical Governance and employing AWP Trust policies. To keep up to date with statutory mandatory training

Wondering what its like to work within offender healthcare? Working in the prison service can seems scary at first but you'll have the support you need from your team to make a difference every day. I see the prison as an individual community where I work with a variety of people and provide urgent care, routine health screens like a GP practice and complex needs care to the patients. I have the unique opportunity to support someone throughout their time in prison and make a significant difference to their lives. Furthermore, see them grow, change and improve their general health."Ellen, Clinical Lead The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills. To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks. To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis. To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate. To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice. To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required To deputise for the Team manager as required To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment. Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act. To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelinesTo be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including: Medical Staff Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient) Services Users and Carers Health and Social Care teams Third sector/voluntary agencies Community groups and local authority provision Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc. Set out local specifics as required Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, sometimes requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement. Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments, admissions and meetings etc. Provide and receive routine and complicated information, including dealing with enquiries from external stakeholders and the public. This may include sensitive information. Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective. To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items. To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner. Exercise judgement when dealing with patient inquires, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc. Manage the organisation of key meetings including business meetings and conferences, grievance hearings etc. and compile and prepare agendas and supporting papers for meetings. Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the Rio system. Interpret and advise on data and office management functions and implement relevant procedures. Consider line management issues and decide on a course of action to be taken. Day to Day line management of the secretarial support to medical staff as required: Carry out supervision sessions on a monthly basis Undertake appraisals Provide immediate guidance and assistance in problem solving Agree/monitor absences in regard to Annual leave, flexi time, sickness Workload management Prepare and present reports and a range of complex information in a range of formats including the production of scorecards, KPIs, performance reports and ad-hoc reports. Collect performance data and produce monthly performance reports as required and directed by the Business Coordinator. Ensure that appropriate systems are developed and maintained to prompt bring forward information or follow-up that is required for appointments, meetings and projects etc. and for outstanding work that has been requested by a certain deadline. Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary. Authorised signatory for small payments, timesheets. Set up and manage effective office management/filing systems to support the service delivery. May need to arrange rotas/staff cover. Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met. Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately. Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.

Senior Nurse Developmental Role We strongly encourage applications from newly qualified registered nurses, or those close to obtaining qualified status, who will initially be offered a preceptorship position (Agenda for Change Band 5) and then supported to be eligible to move into the Senior Nurse position (Agenda for Change Band 6). We also encourage experienced Band 5 nurses looking for a career in offender healthcare, with a structured progression pathway. Job descriptions and person specifications for both band 5 and band 6 are attached. Further professional development and training is strongly encouraged and supported. Personal Development Plan There will be a clear plan to support you in developing the competencies within the framework that will be agreed by your line manager. You will be supported and encouraged to take increasing autonomy over time. Oxleas use a Personal Development Review (PDR) and Plan (PDP) process on an annual basis with all staff. In a preceptorship role, this structure will be used to support the agreement of a Personal Development Plan within the 12 weeks of starting your role with us. It will be reviewed more frequently than the usual PDR process, as agreed with your supervisor and manager e.g. every 6 months. Your Personal Development Plan will be agreed with your manager and supervisor who will support you in identifying areas of development and the associated activities and support required to work towards the competencies set out in the framework. Summary of evidence You will need to prepare a portfolio for documenting evidence of your skills and experiences to demonstrate your competence as a Senior Nurse. These competencies were derived from the NHSE and RCN competency framework. Criteria for progression from Band 5 to Band 6 The developmental roles for newly qualified and experienced nurses have been introduced in Oxleas Forensic and Offender Healthcare to provide a framework that enables us to support colleagues to develop beyond their entry level role with a progressive and satisfying job plan. It is intended to support staff wellbeing, encourage the retention of quality staff and support individuals within the custodial setting with greater consistency of care. It is expected that you will have the relevant post-qualification experience before applying to progress to Band 6. A competency framework will be agreed with your clinical supervisor or line manager who will support you to achieve the competencies required of a Senior Nurse in Offender Healthcare. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Are you ready tounlockyour potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want toescapeyour current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time tobreakintooffender healthcare and develop your career.

As part of the South West Prison Healthcare contract awarded to Oxleas NHS trust in 2022, we are able to expand recruitment and are looking foracompassionate, knowledgeable and motivatedStaff Nurseto join our friendly team atHMP Bristol on a development programme to progress to a Band 6 Senior Nurse.

Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

As part of ourprimary careteam, you will enjoy all the benefits of NHS AfC employment (inc pension) with the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, who encourage career and personal development to all staff to increase their clinical and interpersonal skills.

As a staff nurse you will provide high quality primary care services and a range of specialist interventions for offenders. At HMP Bristol, we deliver a nurse-led integrated primary care service and operate a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.

You will be delivering high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison, demonstrating robust expert clinical skills and providing evidence-based nursing practice to those in prison.

A clear competency framework and time scale will be agreed with your line manager to ensure your personal and professional development can be met in order to uplift your role to a Band 6 once your development plan and goals have been met. You will work closely with the Practice Development Nurse for BSGW to guide and support you on your development journey.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Senior Nurse Developmental Role

We strongly encourage applications from newly qualified registered nurses, or those close to obtaining qualified status, who will initially be offered a preceptorship position (Agenda for Change Band 5) and then supported to be eligible to move into the Senior Nurse position (Agenda for Change Band 6).

We also encourage experienced Band 5 nurses looking for a career in offender healthcare, with a structured progression pathway.

Job descriptions and person specifications for both band 5 and band 6 are attached. Further professional development and training is strongly encouraged and supported.

Personal Development Plan

There will be a clear plan to support you in developing the competencies within the framework that will be agreed by your line manager. You will be supported and encouraged to take increasing autonomy over time.

Oxleas use a Personal Development Review (PDR) and Plan (PDP) process on an annual basis with all staff. In a preceptorship role, this structure will be used to support the agreement of a Personal Development Plan within the 12 weeks of starting your role with us. It will be reviewed more frequently than the usual PDR process, as agreed with your supervisor and manager e.g. every 6 months. Your Personal Development Plan will be agreed with your manager and supervisor who will support you in identifying areas of development and the associated activities and support required to work towards the competencies set out in the framework.

Summary of evidence

You will need to prepare a portfolio for documenting evidence of your skills and experiences to demonstrate your competence as a Senior Nurse. These competencies were derived from the NHSE and RCN competency framework.

Criteria for progression from Band 5 to Band 6

The developmental roles for newly qualified and experienced nurses have been introduced in Oxleas Forensic and Offender Healthcare to provide a framework that enables us to support colleagues to develop beyond their entry level role with a progressive and satisfying job plan. It is intended to support staff wellbeing, encourage the retention of quality staff and support individuals within the custodial setting with greater consistency of care.

It is expected that you will have the relevant post-qualification experience before applying to progress to Band 6.

A competency framework will be agreed with your clinical supervisor or line manager who will support you to achieve the competencies required of a Senior Nurse in Offender Healthcare.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.



You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.



Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.



In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

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Main responsibilities Clinical Leads and manages the Enhanced Health in Care Homes programme which includes: o Undertaking weekly ward rounds o Supporting person centred holistic assessments of all patients admitted / readmitted to a care home within 7 days. o Ensuring that all residents have a personalised support care plan within 7 days of re/admission. Develops and manages highly specialised programmes of care and care packages and provides highly specialised advice concerning care normally beyond the scope of normal advance clinical practice e.g. establishes differential diagnoses, management/treatment plans and makes referrals as appropriate. Makes fast track referrals. Works autonomously and be accountable for his/ her professional actions. Undertakes clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to registered patients. Assesses patients with a range of acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions. To take history, conduct appropriate physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses and carry through management treatment plans ensuring relevant follow-up. Manages undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action. Uses complex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person. Where appropriate makes referrals to other healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care. Prescribes medications as appropriate. Maintains accurate record keeping in Emis Web. Makes critical judgements of the highest order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job e.g., first contact with patients presenting acutely and manages care in the presence and absence of protocols. Makes decisions where precedents do not exist, where appropriate without recourse to others e.g., direct referral of patients to Hospital Consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues. Advises and supports others where standard protocols do not apply. Works within professional guidelines and codes of conduct Visits patients at home and within care homes as part of the wider clinical team. Communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are barriers to understanding. Fosters good public relations by ensuring courtesy and discretion when dealing with patients and their relatives. Supports and advises patients on the promotion of health, prevention of ill-health and the self-management of their health within their limitations. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and act on the findings. Ensures that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local policies and procedures. Maintains professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC revalidation. Education Complete the relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD for other roles within Primary Care for example Community Paramedic, nurses, HCAs and Care Co-ordinators The postholder will link with the Training Hub and other colleagues across BNSSG to ensure that Care Home staff are aware of local training opportunities. The postholder will organise at least one training session per year for PCN and Practice staff to update on issues relating to the care of frail elderly people. Research Connexus PCN has an active research programme, and the postholder will have Continuous involvement in research/evaluation and/or development work which may be as part of one or more formal research programmes or activities. In addition, they will: Actively contribute to PCN/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required. Instigate audit activity as required for new and existing services. Identify, apply and disseminate research findings relating to clinical practice. Leadership The postholder will establish strong working relationships with nursing and management staff in care homes to encourage good clinical practice. The postholder will work with the GP lead for care homes in each of the five Practices to identify and follow up opportunities for the improvement of care for frail elderly and care home residents. The postholder will provide clinical support and advice to colleagues including Care Co-ordinators and Community Paramedic. This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to changed based on clinical and organisational needs and contractual requirements.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Occupational Therapist - Full-Time, Permanent job vacancy in Almondsbury, Gloucestershire

Location: Conveniently commutable from towns such as Almondsbury, Thornbury, Patchway, Severn Beach, Bradley Stoke, and Filton.

Salary & Benefits:
• Actual Salary: £32,400 - £38,400 per annum.
• FTE: £37,700 - £44,700 per annum.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only.
• Life assurance, Competitive pension scheme & Health cash back plan.
• High street discounts & Employee assistance programme.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Support from a fantastic multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Key Responsibilities:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing and providing tailored interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Working autonomously, you’ll manage a varied caseload, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans. Your role will involve:
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children with diverse needs, including autism, sensory issues, and attachment difficulties.
• Interpreting assessment results to create and deliver effective intervention plans.
• Supporting children’s development through personalized care plans, focusing on daily living activities, self-care, productivity, and leisure.
• Ensuring all occupational therapy practices are evidence-based and aligned with clinical governance and risk management standards.

Essential Criteria:
• A Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC Registration.
• Membership with RCOT.
• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist, ideally with children.
• Proficiency in various clinical approaches, especially those related to Autism, sensory needs, and attachment disorders.
• Skilled in implementing sensory strategies.

Employer:
Social Care & Education Jobs is proud to partner with a leading provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living services. This organization is dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties, to achieve their full potential. They offer a nurturing environment with high-quality teaching, individual support, and integrated therapy to help students set and reach their own goals.

Compliance: All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and candidates must disclose all convictions and cautions, including those considered "spent" unless protected by DBS filtering rules. The employer is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Support: Social Care & Education Jobs will guide you through the application process, offering full support up to your start date.

Speech and Language Therapist, job vacancy, Bristol / South Gloucester

Location: Conveniently commutable from towns such as Almondsbury, Thornbury, Patchway, Severn Beach and Filton.


Salary: £32’400 - £38’400 per annum Actual Salary
Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Benefits:
Competitive salary: £37,700 - £44,700 per annum.
Fully funded training and DBS.
Life assurance.
Competitive pension plan.
Health cash back plan.
High street discounts.
Employee assistance program.

Employer: Social Care & Education Jobs is thrilled to partner with a leading provider in Specialist Education & Supported Living. This opportunity would be working within a Specialist Education School for children aged between 7 and 19 years of age with complex communication and additional difficulties.

About the Role: As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a crucial role in empowering young people to shape their futures. By delivering high-quality teaching, individualized support, and expert-led therapy, you will help students with additional learning needs achieve their personal goals. You'll manage a diverse caseload and provide specialized support for communication and dysphagia needs.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage a diverse caseload addressing communication and dysphagia requirements.
Conduct thorough assessments for communication, swallowing, eating, and drinking.
Offer expert advice on therapy suitability for prospective students.
Develop personalized communication and eating/drinking goals as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Create individualized therapy programs focusing on communication, assistive technology, swallowing, and feeding.
Deliver targeted speech and language interventions to individuals, small groups, or within the classroom setting.
Maintain accurate clinical records.
Monitor and train on best practices in eating and drinking support.
Champion Total Communication strategies across the service.
Collaborate with staff and families for consistent, coordinated communication support.
Participate in reviews and provide comprehensive written reports.
Refer students for specialist assessments or advice concerning AAC or dysphagia.
Provide induction and tailored training sessions.
Supervise and manage Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
Adhere to professional boundaries and seek guidance as necessary.

Essential Criteria:
Recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy (graduate or master's level)
Certification to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
Registered membership with RCSLT and HCPC
Post-graduate training in dysphagia
Competence at Level C of the RCSLT Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing Competency Framework (EDSCF)
Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical supervision as per RCSLT and HCPC requirements
Proactive approach to maintaining clinical connections with relevant groups to enhance expertise

Knowledge & Experience:
Expertise in person-centered support approaches.
Understanding of consent legislation and restrictive practices within the Mental Capacity Act.
Experience with Positive Behaviour Support planning and interventions.
Proficiency with AAC systems and approaches.
Familiarity with IDDSI guidelines, dysphagia interventions, and feeding issues specific to this caseload.
Experience working with children and young people with SEND, PMLD, and ASD.
Extensive experience managing complex communication, swallowing, and feeding needs.
Proficiency in using hi-tech and low-tech AAC systems.
Experience delivering services through the EHCP process.
Background in early years, school, college, or residential settings.
Experience managing a dysphagia caseload.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Compliance: Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the employer to ask for full disclosure of convictions and cautions. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Application Support:
To Apply: Please contact Social Care & Education Jobs for more information and to begin your application process.
Social Care & Education Jobs will guide you through the application process, answering any questions you may have and providing full support throughout your application and interview journey.

Are you an experienced driver from the Bristol area who is looking for a new role in driving?

Do you pride yourself on being reliable in your work and do you enjoy building relationships with your customers?

Have you an interest in helping your community with its health?

If you answered yes to the above questions and you have a can do attitude then please read on and apply as we are really interested in speaking with you!

VAN PROVIDED

Enjoy the convenience of a company-provided van, complete with fuel, for your commute from home to work and all job-related tasks during work hours.

About Us:

PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with a network of distribution centres nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality supply chain service to our customers, who include pharmacy, GPs, and hospitals. All of our depots are licensed by the MHRA, and comply with BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards. We operate twice daily deliveries from our distribution centres across Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning, and our local teams are supported by a centralised function team, primarily from our Head Office in Runcorn.

At Phoenix Medical Supplies we value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.

Our inclusive culture empowers our employees to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact us on talentteam@phoenixmedical.co.uk.

About the opportunity:

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a temperature controlled Driver (van provided) to join our existing team based in our Cardiff Distribution Centre.

Reporting into the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for checking, loading and delivering orders to a range of customers on a predetermined route.

Your key responsibilities will also include ensuring the products are carried in the correct conditions with temperature, cleanliness and security all being paramount. As a very visible face to the public and our customers we are looking for the best, and our rate of pay certainly reflects this.

In this role you will be required to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

Salary/Working Pattern

£33,114.90 per annum (£12.13 per hour), working an average of 52.5 hours. this will be Monday to Friday for 9.5 hours a day, with 5 hours on a Saturday morning.

Training and Support

You will receive a comprehensive induction from the Learning and Development Facilitators.

We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:

22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

Access to High Street discounts

Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Essential Skills/Experience

- Full Driving Licence valid in the UK

- Demonstrable Behaviours befitting our Values: Reliable – Proactive – Respectful

- Proven driving experience

Desirable Skills (Full training is provided)

- Multi drop driving experience

- Experience of using hand held terminal for proof of delivery

- Attention to detail

- Team Player

- Communication Skills

- Ability to prioritise own workload

Who we want:

Our ideal candidate will be organised and self-motivated so if this sounds like you we are very keen to speak to you to discuss our opportunity further. You can apply here online by completing our short application. Are you who we are looking for? What are you waiting for?

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

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Please see the attached job description for further details including a breakdown of the role responsibilities and person specification.