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Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from. We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. We are looking to recruit a healthcare assistant to join our community-based team in Oxfordshire to support providing holistic, person centred, end of life care to patients in their own homes. As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing. Job Structure: Full Time/Part Time Job Schedule: Night Shifts Salary Information:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £23,615 pro-rated, plus enhancements Mandatory Requirement: You must live within Oxfordshire or just outside the county border. You must hold a driving license and own or have use of a car to travel to patient homes What were looking for: A minimum of six months of recent care delivery experience in a Health or Social Care Environment providing care and caring for dying patients. National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an acceptable alternative qualification. Desirable not Essential Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them. Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. Thorough understanding of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains of palliative care. Proven understanding the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome. Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own. Whats in it for you: Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Mileage allowance of 45p per mile Plus, Enhancements 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Please note Marie Curie does not currently have a sponsorship scheme. We encourage you to apply only if you hold the right to work in the UK Advert closes: 27-November-2024 For more information or an informal chat please contact lizzie.clarke@mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Dispensary To dispense in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental guidelines. To resolve pharmaceutical issues around patient care and to refer to a dispensary pharmacist or ward pharmacist as appropriate. To counsel patients on the correct use of their medicines. To assist with the daily stock checks and specified items. To ensure goods are stored under the appropriate conditions and stocks are rotated. To evaluate returned pharmaceuticals from wards and departments for suitability to re-issue in line with departmental guidelines. To ensure that adequate levels of consumable items used in the course of dispensing are available and to top-up these items as necessary. To respond appropriately to incoming telephone calls, patients, customers, visitors and other hospital staff attending the pharmacy. To be responsible for tidiness of workplace areas. To participate in local rota arrangements for covering late clinics and weekend and Bank Holiday duties. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by your manager. When accredited, to develop and participate in medicines reconciliation and Final Accuracy checking activities. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Plan and organise own day-to-day work including telephone reviews and home visits. To carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks To negotiate with patients and staff to make timely appointments Help with the administration and organisation of dementia specific groups.

To support the day to day leadership of a clinical team providing a high quality service within the resources available in a defined area, and specifically to deliver on the following key areas. To offer specialist mental health assessments to Young People who present in crisis during the hours of the service. This role includes both Community CAMHS Duty and A&E Liaison work on a rotating shift basis covering a 7 day rota. Assessment includes care and safety planning, risk assessment and management and facilitating safe discharge. In line with COVID safe practice and service developments these assessments may be offered using remote platforms for appropriate referrals as well as some face to face work. Where clinically indicated to provide a single intervention model to CYP not currently open to CAMHS. This role involves liaising with other agencies and professionals and developing ongoing positive working relationships with them to support young people who present in crisis. The role aims to reduce the number of presentations and admissions to acute hospitals and to reduce length of stay and facilitate discharge once physical health needs have been addressed. You will act as a liaison to acute care colleagues for YP with MH needs that are admitted to A&E or acute paediatric wards and it will be your responsibility to provide specialist mental health assessments and interventions to these young people and to provide advice and consultation on appropriate mental health care planning to support a holistic care and discharge plan (including risk and safety).

Communications and Relationship skills To communicate complex information to staff both medical and non-medical To be able to provide comprehensive reports on all tests undertaken To communicate effectively with patients, to obtain their consent and cooperation, including patients with physical/learning disabilities, children of confused patients To communicate effectively with relatives of patients To develop good working relationships with other departments within the Trust. Analytical and Judgemental skills To inform hospital maintenance or appropriate services engineer if a fault is discovered Planning and Organisational skills To take part in the day-to-day running of the department including allocating duties to junior staff To deputise in the running of the department in the absence of Head of Department and deputy Head of Department Plan and prioritise own workload Contribute to development of procedures and any changes within the department Patient/ Client Care To promote a pleasant and efficient image during all dealings with internal and external organisations Policy and Service Development Implementation To observe Health & Safety procedures and Fire Regulations Human Resources (inc. developing and delivering training) To be responsible for own continuing personal and professional development To assist with continuing education for technical staff as directed by Head of Department To take part in the day-to-day clinical supervision of other members of staff including students, Senior Assistant Technical Officers and Assistant Technical Officers To take part in specialist training of clinical staff Information Resources To be responsible for data entry on all patient information systems To provide clinical reports on a broad range of cardiac investigations To have an awareness of information systems across the organisation Professional (not included in any of the above factors) To take on other duties as directed by Head of Department with regards to stock control, departmental schedules, Health & Safety, monitoring and any other role required for the smooth running of the department Clinical Routine Technical Duties ECGs performing ECGs on adults and paediatrics, ensuring accuracy and the highest standard of legibility both in the department and on the wards. To have a working knowledge of all means available to reduce artefact and baseline wander. A full knowledge of interpretation and the ability to write a comprehensive report is essential Ambulatory monitoring to be able to connect equipment to patient to ensure a good quality ECG recording. To be aware of how to reduce artefact. To instruct patient in the use of the equipment. To analyse results and write comprehensive reports to enable clinical decisions to be made by medical staff regarding patient treatment Cardiac Arrest to be fully conversant with emergency cardiac arrest procedure as required, including defibrillation. To be able to maintain concentration and composure in stressful situations Echocardiography to perform echocardiography studies and provide comprehensive reports. To record images of cardiac structures in both 2D and M Mode. To perform and recognise the implications of Pulse Wave and Continuous Wave Doppler studies. To have highly developed skills to manipulate the machinery to obtain the best possible images and traces required. To be fully conversant with all structural abnormalities to enable appropriate views to be recorded. To be able to interpret test results. To be able to carry out studies in the cardiac department and also perform portable studies on the wards, including I.T.U and H.D.U., theatres, theatre recovery and A&E when required. To be able to obtain the best studies under difficult conditions e.g. patients in isolation, when exposed to unpleasant body odours and bodily secretions or confused/angry patients. To be able to maintain concentration and composure under difficult conditions. Full Report to be able to provide a written comprehensive report on the above. Permanent Pacemaker/ICD/CRT Implantation To assist the implanting Physician to correctly position the pacing wire by taking various electrical measurements during the surgical procedure. To monitor patient well being and safety throughout the procedure. To be able to recognise the implications of abnormal results or readings measured/monitored during the procedure and advise the physician of the same. To be able to recognise and deal with acute situations which involve the need for external pacing, defibrillation and/or C.P.R. To be able to maintain concentration and composure in stressful situations. Working in this environment will involve exposure to X-Rays and the wearing of heavy lead coats. Pacemaker/ICD/CRT Programming and follow-up clinics To lead pacemaker clinics. To re-programme pacemaker parameters to ensure maximum patient safety and comfort. To be able to recognise and act upon abnormal findings. To be aware of patient condition and call for physician assistance when necessary. To be able to use a range of pacemaker programmers and have a working knowledge of the various manufacturers and types of pacemakers. To be aware of replacement and end of life indicators and characteristics and put them on the appropriate waiting list for generator replacement when necessary. To communicate results of checks to GPs and other medical staff. To cause minimal distress and reassure patients when describing pacing function and possible problems. To be able to maintain concentration for potentially long periods of time whilst carrying out pacemaker clinics. To keep up to date with new technologies and techniques. To attend training courses as necessary when staffing levels allow. Exercise ECGs To be clinical lead in treadmill tests. To ensure that all current local and national guidelines regarding technician led exercise testing are adhered to. To ensure the treadmill test is appropriate prior to commencing. To monitor patient condition and ECG throughout test. To analyse the information acquired during the procedure and terminate test when appropriate in order to obtain the best result whilst monitoring safety and comfort. To be aware of procedures for Cardiac arrest and other emergencies. To be trained to use a defibrillator in the case of an arrest. Cardiac Catheter Laboratory To be responsible for setting up and correctly calibrating pressure monitoring equipment for use during cardiac catheters and other angiographic procedures. To monitor and record blood pressure and ECG throughout procedures and inform physician of any significant changes. To be conversant with Cardiac Arrest procedures in the catheter laboratory. To be able to concentrate for potentially long periods of time during catheter sessions. To be prepared to take on new procedures such as new intervention techniques and Electrophysiology studies. To organise and receive training in same as necessary. To be able to maintain concentration and composure in stressful situations. Working in this environment will involve exposure to X-Rays and the wearing of heavy lead coats

Act as first point of contact for all telephone and reception enquiries, ensuring that messages are forwarded to the appropriate persons and visitors are welcomed to the department. Provide an effective clerical service to support the team, including photocopying, data input and posting out of equipment. To book all patient follow-up appointments in accordance with clinic rules and deal with enquiries from the general public and other disciplines of staff regarding clinic bookings. To be responsible for the recording of all clinic outcomes and other information within agreed deadlines. Effective liaison with multi-disciplinary team ensuring accurate information is communicated as and when required. Deal with walk-in patients to clinic and assist members of the medical and nursing staff with any queries during the course of the clinic. Provide outpatient clinic lists and booking summaries for nursing staff. Contribute to the ordering of stationary supplies and associated procedures. Contribute towards service improvement initiatives to enhance quality of patient care. Assist in maintaining equipment and decontaminating in accordance to Infection Control. To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.

The post holder will: Be responsible for the performance management and professional standards of Matrons, Ward/Department Managers and Nurse Specialists to ensure delivery of healthcare performance standards and Trust objectives within their designated area of responsibility. Take the lead for safety and quality for all nursing services provided within their designated area of responsibility, undertaking investigations and producing reports where required. Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective senior professional nurse leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable, high quality clinical practice. Provide day-to-day visible (in uniform), accessible and authoritative leadership in clinical areas. Be responsible for the standards of ward based and outpatient-based care delivered within their area(s) to ensure the delivery of patient care is always of the highest possible standard and for improving patient experience. Actively support the Division in the provision and ongoing development of high quality, modern, dynamic, and patient centred services. Provide support to patients, and their relatives/carers. Be responsible for optimising patient flow to ensure patients are in the right bed at the right time to receive the right care. Work in liaison with other Directorates and Divisions and the wider local health community and local service providers to ensure care pathways are optimised, supporting resolution of any issues where they are identified. To work closely with other Directorates and Divisions to ensure that related clinical pathways work in tandem with those in these areas and are as efficient as possible in all respects of the care delivered to patients. To ensure that the services within the Division work together seamlessly providing safe high-quality care to patients. Provide support in relation to workforce development, training, recruitment and performance management of the nursing teams within the Division.

The main duties of this role are Contributes to the provision of general office duties including filing; text and data input to Trust patient information systems; collection and distribution of case notes; and opening, sorting and distribution of post and general office management duties (photocopying, scanning, faxing documentation) as required. Providing general typing and word processing support as and when required. Assisting colleagues in providing cover for divisional secretarial administration and typing duties. Knowledge of basic office procedures Planning and Organisational Duties Distribution of patient pathway documentation e.g. admissions, theatre, outpatient procedures within the required timescales.0 Supporting / rotating through other areas of the service including the records library and other areas of Healthcare operations Distribution and collection of patient notes and post Undertake filing and pulling of records / case notes Undertake note-taking when required Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records. Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care. Responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or x-ray images. Communications and Key Working Relationships Answer telephone calls, responding to general enquiries, and taking and passing on of messages. Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language. Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will. Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues. Responsibility for Finance Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service within its financial constraints.. Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the Service. Promote effective utilisation of resources. Responsibility for Human Resources Demonstrate own tasks to new starters Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct. Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust policy. Responsibility for Health & Safety Summon Security personnel to the department as and when required using own initiative To comply with all Health and Safety issues taking a proactive role by managing the Health and safety of themselves and others at all times where practicably possible. To take individual responsibility for managing risks within own working environment, complying with Trust regulations around reporting and managing risk reduction strategies. To be involved in managing related risk assessments and effectively taking care to include others that may be affected by their actions. To be pro-active regarding potential Health and Safety issues. Responsibility for Teaching To be involved in any job related training in order to maintain quality standards To have a good understanding of the Patient Administration System and other Trust Information systems. To have a sound knowledge of hospital services to enable smooth progression of access requests through non elective / elective services. To support and offer guidance by using personal experience to evaluate and provide feedback on any learning opportunities that may arise. Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development.

On call as per rota (reg/middle grade) Ward cover as per rota Regular theatre and outpatient sessions as per rota Rota may change at a shorty notice depending on the needs of the department. Attending various surgical departmental meetings Active participation in the Monday am departmental meetings

To Support the Matron and inpatient ward manager to ensure that high quality patient focused care is delivered within the Childrens and Young Persons Day Unit (CYPDU), surgical day case and Childrens Outpatient Department. To actively participate in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the service. To act as an expertly skilled clinical nurse, leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care. To utilise expert clinical judgement, decision making and skills in relation to the assessment and management of children within the service. To work within the Child and Young Persons Day Unit, Childrens Outpatients and surgical teams on nursing issues and management of clinical governance issues. To participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration nurses. To work collaboratively with the multi-professional team and inpatient ward manager to ensure the delivery of high quality service provision. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to achieve the key responsibilities of the post. To maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources. Please see Job description and person specification for full details

Duties and Responsibilities To undertake the delivery of evidence based nursing care as delegated by the Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Senior team in CRT. To undertake skilled clinical nursing procedures and provide clinical advice. To provide nursing care and support for patients with complex and continuing health care needs. To plan, implement, evaluate and re-assess packages of care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To inform the Senior clinical team of changes in the patients condition. To ensure appropriate delivery of care via referrals to other agencies. To identify and access sources of expert, professional knowledge to positively influence patient care. To support the ANPs and senior team in ensuring that the CRT works collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues. To participate in research and audit activity as a requirement of practice Key results from the job holder To work without direct supervision, delivering skilled nursing care to patients within the community. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care according to assessment criteria. To support CRT in creating an environment conducive to learning and act as a coach, mentor and assessor to all learners and as a health educator to the wider community in opportunistic and planned situations. Planning and Organisational Duties To maintain own development and clinical competencies via on-going Continuing Professional Development (CPD) linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). To maintain a personal, professional portfolio by collecting evidence of personal development through reflective practice. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust policies. To work within Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines and abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct To adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures, NICE Guidelines and NSF initiatives. To comply with Health and Safety Policies. To ensure prompt recording and reporting of accidents/incidents. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in line with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record-keeping. To share best practice and undertake all activity within the framework of Clinical Governance.To participate in the staff appraisal scheme. To report sickness and absence in accordance with Trust Policy. To provide clinical information to Senior Nurses to inform the Strategic Development Plan.To bring professional practice issues to the attention of the Community Matron and Clinical Facilitator. To advise on changes required to policy/procedure due to changes in practice and be actively involved in any working parties, as requested. To develop partnerships via pro-actively networking with other professionals and agencies to enhance service delivery. To accept responsibility for own professional practice as a reflective, accountable practitioner. Communications and Key Working Relationships To provide and receive sensitive or contentious information. To use effective interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, in particular when the atmosphere is hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive. To interpret verbal and written information, from a variety of sources. To communicate with members of the Primary Health Care Team and multi-agencies to provide quality holistic care to meet patient need. To facilitate communication within the organisation by accessing own emails in a timely manner. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching (A learner can be defined as the patient, relative, carer, student nurse, qualified nurse, home care or any individual or group who can demonstrate a change of behaviour following learning). To act as a mentor, coach, assessor and health educator both formally and informally to all learners. To facilitate effective learning within community practice and nurture reflective practice. To support the ANPs and senior clinical team in creating an environment for continuing professional development to facilitate learning and to ensure fitness to practice. To identify the needs of the learner in terms of their individual learning requirements and set aims and objectives with the learner to ensure that their needs are met. To attend mentor updates annually, if applicable. To develop teaching packs, as required, to disseminate evidence-based information to patients, carers, nurses and multi-agency professionals. To deliver in-service training, as required, via various teaching methods. To acknowledge the public health role and actively seek out opportunities for improvement and protection of the health and well-being of the wider community.

Expert Clinical Practice To review patients on admission: ensure patients have timely access to appropriate investigations, referrals and assessments and that relevant personnel are informed. Undertake clinical competencies relevant to nursing role. To support staff when indicated in the management of challenging patients, families or situations. To deal sensitively with patients and / or relatives / carers who may be exhibiting a high level of anxiety or aggression. To be able to sympathetically convey unwelcome news to patients and / or relatives/carers regarding diagnosis and potential recovery. Please see attached Job Description for full details. We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

SPOA are looking to recruit a Band 5 - 6 Nurse this can also be a development post for those with less experience. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and with a passion for working creatively and collaboratively with children and young people and other professionals often as the first point of contact with services within West Sussex. The post entails working in a lively, busy Team delivering high quality interventions to children, young people and their families, including telephone contact and onward signposting This post requires some knowledge and experience of working with young people who are experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties. Essential criteria: Qualified or newly qualified RMN or RN Paediatric Child Branch Evidence of continuing professional development. As this is a nurse development post, please see Job Descriptions for further details for both Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Flexibility with working patterns is desirable as we may extend the hours of our service to include some weekend and evening work SPFT staff have the capacity to work some of their time from home, remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we reach a sufficient number of applications. Please apply using the link in this advert. We are happy to arrange informal visits.

Job responsibilities Clinical To contribute to the management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered in the Dementia and Older Adults Mental Health Service. To support/manage a team caseload and attend relevant MDT meetings To regularly support and cover the duty rota To provide specialist assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary approach, with specific responsibilities regarding the care pathway To provide risk screening and assessment as well as risk management planning To contribute to and facilitate evidence-based assessments and individual and group interventions To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Service To regularly share and supervise students on practice placement, and junior staff as appropriate Knowledge/Experience Essential Post qualifying experience in the relevant care group Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems Experience of working consultatively with professionals Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies Experience of working within the CPA process Understanding of clinical governance Previous experience of working in the community Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Tier 2/skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, Tier 2/skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Further details in attached job description: Qualifications Essential Experience of working as part of a team Good communication skills Willing to undertake NVQ 2/3 training Qualifications Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.