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Ward 8D is a acute 28 bedded ward caring for patients with complex medical needs. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, hardworking and caring individual to join out team. We strive to deliver excellent, safe and effective care. We work closely as a team to ensure that our aims and objectives are achieved and our patients have the best possible outcomes. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the ward. you need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail at all times. Please note that only candidates who provide a fully completed application form, that demonstrates how they meet the person specification for the post, will be shortlisted.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures. Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary, Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary. The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

To comply with the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance atmandatory training sessions as specified by the Trust. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures. Ensure all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported and dealt with accordingto Trust requirements. To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and rules ofprofessional conduct. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatmentrecords in line with Trust and Departmental Standards of Practice. To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on best available clinicalevidence. To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations. To participate in Clinical Audit as appropriate in each speciality area under thesupervision of a Senior Therapist. To gain valid informed consent in line with Trust and departmental policy. To identify clinical risk within own patient case-load and liaise with Senior Therapist for appropriate support.To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPDactivities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

Under the direct or indirect Clinical Supervision of a Qualified Occupational Therapist you will undertake the following duties: 1. To support, with direction, Service Users with activities throughout the therapeutic day. This will be under the supervision of senior Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychological Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists. 2. Undertake specific tasks within Occupational Therapy assessments with Service users using a Person Centred Approach in order to assist the Occupational Therapist to identify appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions. 3. Work innovatively and effectively and take responsibility for carrying out a range of activities under non directive supervision where the overall goal is clear to support and deliver the provision of a programme of meaningful and purposeful activities of daily living that relate to Service Users Formulation and Goal Plans. 4. Assist in planning and facilitate both individual and group work with Service Users and take an active role in implementing agreed plans/tasks in familiar or defined contexts. 5. To support the Service Users to engage with their Shared Activity Planner and support the Service Users to engage in their choice of activity. There is an expectation to engage with service users on enhanced observations as part of their recovery journey 6. Be fully involved in The Occupational Therapy Process to ensure Service Users increase their independence and well being through skill and knowledge development and apply clinical reasoning to this approach. 7. Participate in the provision of a varied and interesting range of timetabled activities that support Service Users to achieve identified goals. 8. Exercise initiative and independence in carrying out delegated activities at a Professional level. 9. Be aware of, and apply, the principle of risk assessment and management to all aspects of clinical work including, where appropriate, the provision of information to The Multi Disciplinary Team. 10. Maintain the health, safety and security of others and contribute to and comply with risk assessment. 11. To contribute to formal Occupational Therapy record keeping and reports and provide feedback on Service Users occupational functioning. Assist in the development of treatment and care plans where appropriate 12. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. 13. Work closely with The Multi Disciplinary Team at all times and involve Nursing Staff and Support workers fully in activity sessions. 14. To maintain links with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary in order to support recovery and discharge planning 15. Take some supervisory responsibility for the work of others in the implementation of routine work within identified and agreed scope of practice. 16. Participate in the management of incidents in line with The Trusts Policy and Procedure. 17. Where appropriate be involved in clinical audit activity. 18. Collate information about resources both within the service environment and in the community for Service Users access/utilisation. 19. Receive clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist on a regular basis. 20. Maintain a safe working environment with particular regard to the environment and Occupational Therapy resources and equipment. 21. Facilitate/Co-facilitate and support service users to attend service user forums, core integrated therapy groups, care pathway groups and risk related treatment programmes and undertake any training required as part of these integrated groups.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Inpatient Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a category B Prison located in Fazerkley. HMP Altcourse is a male prison that has a capacity for 1164 inmates that offers rehabilitation, education and resettlement services. The Inpatient Unit has 14 beds with a mixture of mental and physical health patients. Hours 7 day service - 24 hours a day - 37.5 hours per week. 6.45am - 8:15pm 7.45am - 9:15pm 7.45pm - 7.15am Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary from £42,091.50 to £48,741 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical care to a defined population. Supported by senior practitioners, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role. They will work effectively and collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide clinical leadership. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

You will find a full job description later in this advert, however, below are some headline details. Core responsibilities. To provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team Provide speech, language and communication assessments for pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs Keep accurate records and provide written reports Set targets for therapy and monitor progress Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in: Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals. Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice. SLT student placements. Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers. Development of SLT services and training. The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.

Key Functional Responsibilities Analytical / Judgmental Undertake complex and detailed information analysis of specific projects / reports requiring high levels of concentration. Update, maintain, organise, gather and analyse information to predict / meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice. Monitor and evaluate risks and issues using a tracking mechanism to enable a proactive resolution and escalation processes. Contribute to the information management of performance, taking a lead for specific projects. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested. Communication Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan / delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions. Responsible for preparation of correspondence andcomplex papers,as directed by Manager. Support the development of internal and external communications where required by regular contact with the teams, stakeholders and Communications team. Financial and Physical Resources Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring spend, implementing and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery / savings plans by providing high quality information and analysis. Continually strive for delivering project / function outcomes, value for money and greater efficiency. Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time. People Management Provide specialist training, advice and support on own area of responsibility where applicable. Support training and induction of new staff. Supervises team on their day-to-day activities. Participate in the recruitment processes. Information Management Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information reporting to enhance decision making processes. Updating, maintaining, organising, gathering and analysing information to predict / meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice Lead on development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new information systems. Responsible for the development and maintenance of databases required for regular reports. Research and Development Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance. Test and review new concepts, models, and practices. Contributes to ensuring there are processes in place for spreading and sharing learning and outcomes. Planning and Organisation Contribute to strategic planning. Support implementation of strategic modernisation / service improvement, public health, workforce or commissioning strategies and any associated action plans. Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes. Contribute to the formulation of plans of up to three year and strategic direction within the team. Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Policy and Service Development Propose changes to own area informing policy and making recommendations for other projects delivery. Contribute to the review and development of existing information management systems. Key Working Relationships Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups / projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams. Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to project teams, sponsors and a range of internal and external staff.

The appointee will be expected to attend: Haematology MDT weekly Haemato-Oncology Unit communication meeting weekly Leukaemia MDT weekly Chemotherapy planning meeting weekly Risk & Governance meetings for Laboratory Medicine and clinical specialties as appropriate Laboratory Medicine Interdepartmental meetings which take place each month Pathology Users Group quarterly The post holder will report through the Specialty Clinical Director for Medicine to the Chief Executive with professional support from the Director of Division of Medicine. Clinical appraisal will be undertaken by a suitably senior consultant. Teaching & Academic role The post holder would be expected to supervise junior staff and participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates and would be encouraged to develop research interests in their area of expertise. Managerial responsibilities Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning and take an active role in service review and development. CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance The post holder would participate in CPD activity and appraisal consummate for with their role. Financial support is available via a Trust study leave budget. They will initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department and take part in the clinical governance programme.

Possess motivation and persuasion skills and uses these with junior clinical coders, management and clinicians to achieve high quality information and clinical coding Assists in the maintenance of a team based working environment Provide mentorship to more junior members of staff, when required Supports coding manager in the recruitment process Communicate complex clinical coding rules to senior medical, clinical, managerial and administrative staff, including external agencies Attends meetings with the clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams reporting on the status of clinical coding to the department in the absence of Clinical Coding Manager Supports Clinical Coding Manager with Clinical Coding reviews and audits Assists in the daily allocation of work within the team ensuring that mandatory deadlines are achieved Implements locally agreed changes to coding rules and ensures team members follow suit Assists in developing & implementation changes to local coding policy and procedures Raises clinical coding issues with the Clinical Coding Manager Applies the Clinical Coding Process to abstract, analyse and translate complex clinical diagnosis and procedures into alphanumerical code Assign codes from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD10), Office of Population Censuses and Surveys (OPCS4), applying National and International rules to agreed standards. Inputting of coded data onto the Patient Administration System (PAS) for all Inpatient episodes Uses a variety of knowledge resources to translate procedures where the coding process does not fully apply Processes coding from the Trusts Electronic Patient Record (EPR) including pathology/histology/radiology results to enhance the accuracy of coded data. Determines the results of investigations when they are not readily available Uses established flagging procedures to consultants when information is missing from patient records Act as Key Link Person in the absence of Clinical Coding Manager Participate in complex audits of their own work and supports the audits of junior Clinical Coders Provide timely and accurate coded in accordance with Trust and national deadlines Responsible for uncoded finished consultant episodes for all specialties and delegate workload to ensure coding targets are met Work autonomously without direct instruction or supervision when self- allocating work and achievement of daily coding targets Support the Clinical Coding Manager in achieving month end coding completion targets Assist in the development of new error reports and other clinical coding quality checks Demonstrate effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work flexibly across specialties Be highly motivated and lead by example with the ability to motivate other team members Assist in the development of new error reports and other clinical coding quality checks Data Quality: Provide timely and accurate coded in accordance with Trust and national deadlines Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and local clinical coding guidance and requirements Assist the Clinical Coding Manager to identify any complex issues within clinical information contained in the electronic patient record system Identify any incorrect recording of data on Trusts PAS and ensure consistency of data for clinician and dates are the same on both the EPR and PAS Systems Request any data changes to the PAS team for correction, prior to the coding. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply. Your application has been considered for the role.

To provide expert advice on Speciality specific matters to the Scheme. To support the Head of School/Post graduate Dental Dean and ADD to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School. To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Dentistry. For full information on the role, please see the job description. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

1. Collect information from In-Patient wards across the Mental Health Care Division to provide an informative overview of capacity across all wards.2. Allocate inpatient beds following trust policy and procedures, and the outcome of clinical discussions.3. Support the day-to-day organisational / management responsibilities of the Team through the maintenance of Record Systems for the bed management service.4. Assist the Capacity and Flow Manager in the implementation of Trust Policies and Procedures within the team, including assisting in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.5. Check the quality of RiO documentation relating to the admissions, gatekeeping, referrals and discharge plans highlighting any issues.6. Input data onto computerised systems as necessary and produce statistics as required by the Team and senior management team.7. Contribute to the co-ordination and oversight of delayed discharge reporting working alongside the Capacity and Flow Manager. Support in the early identification of blockages within the inpatient wards to prevent further delays, alerting appropriate management when there is a potential for an escalation.8. To act as a representative at team meetings including the Bed Management Divisional wide conference call in the absence of the Capacity and Flow Manager.9. To ensure accurate reporting twice daily of the Divisional inpatient position, via the national Escalation Management System.10. Ensure effective communication of the Divisional inpatient position to the Trust wide leadership teams.11. The post holder will be expected to network with Local Authorities, other NHS Trusts, Private sectors and external agencies (i.e., Police) in order to promote positive working relationships with outside providers.12. Use electronic system to ensure patient files and notes follow them on their pathway through in-patient services.13. Make or change bed allocation on behalf of the Division and ensure that relevant documentation and updates are available.14. Ensure that efficient communications between the Team members and other relevant agencies are maintained and signpost bed availability as required.15. Co-ordinate and arrange internal and external transport for patients allocated an inpatient bed.16. Support the Capacity and Flow Managers with the gatekeeping of step-down beds.17. Liaise with operational and tactical commanders out of hours and support in the decision making of bed allocation.18. Compose routine/non-routine documents when necessary.19. Maintain regular contact with the Teams throughout the day when necessary. Exercise independent judgement and initiative based on acquired knowledge if problems arise.20. Attend Team meetings and produce minutes if required. Identify need for stationery, equipment, maintenance work etc. and order, as necessary.21. Establish good levels of communication / liaison with hospital departments / wards and other services involved with the bed management service provision.22. Liaise with Personal / Medical Secretaries, Clerks, and Receptionists when required.23. To co-ordinate annual leave taking with the Team and other colleagues.24. Make full use of information technology and co-operative in the introduction of technological developments.25. When required provide appropriate data for clinical audit purposes and produce audit information for staff within the Home Treatment Team or In-Patient Services.26. Mentoring new members of staff including temporary staff as and when required.27. The ability to work as a team member and be able to adhere to strict guidelines.28. Undertake general office duties e.g., photocopying, distribution of documents etc.

To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the care programme approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual and that unqualified staff are delivering care as identified in the care plan. To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To undertake and supervise risk assessments and formulation of risk management plan for service users under your care, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team, family members carers and significant others. To ensure Safeguarding Children and Adults requirements are followed and participate in meetings as appropriate. To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings. To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users. To communicate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team information which has an impact on the service users care. To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

To provide high quality consultation, specialist assessment and intervention of speech, language and communication needs. To support the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service and strive for continuous improvement. To take a lead on and provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users who have complex needs. This role will be integrated in the therapy team and will work with the team to develop person centred care. Supervision will be provided within the trust as applicable.