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Clinical: The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include: (a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. (b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff. Training of junior staff: The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant. Teaching: The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Clinical Governance: All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal. More information can be found on the job specification

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery provides neurological and neurosurgical services on a regional, national and international basis. The neuroscience critical care unit is a 28 bedded unit with approximately 850-950 admissions a year of which 35-40% are planned elective admissions. We provide care for neurology, acute stroke and neurosurgical patients, in one of the largest dedicated neurocritical care facilities in the UK. There is excellent senior support 24/7 for the unit, with two daily ward rounds by ICU consultants and a dedicated anaesthetic registrar to help with airway management, line placement and training, and other out-of-hours intensive care issues. There are opportunities to be involved with teaching, MDT simulation sessions, clinical governance and quality improvement projects to strengthen portfolios for applications for training posts, as well as developing technical skills and competencies in Intensive Care Medicine. The successful applicant will join a team of 17 doctors, including HEE trainees from various specialities (ICM, IMT and neurosurgery), Clinical Fellows (ST1+), CESR ICM fellows and senior neuroanaesthesia fellows (ST5+) as part of an EWTD compliant full shift rota. This post is a remunerated as a locally employed doctor in line with the 2016 terms and conditions of service. There are weekly MDT neurocritical care meetings to discuss patients with neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical psychologists and AHP. The monthly M&M meetings include interesting learning cases where decision making, and ethical dilemmas are discussed. There is a formal weekly educational programme, consisting of consultant/senior delivered teaching, journal club, as well as informal bedside teaching, tea trolley teaching, in situ MDT simulation and a CVC simulation course for the junior clinical fellows. Some of the consultants are POCUS accredited and can mentor FUSIC heart, lung and transcranial ultrasound. You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor to enable regular appraisal and support in the development of a learning plan and portfolio. The successful candidate will Share the responsibility for the assessment, resuscitation and treatment of all patients referred to the Critical Care Unit, working as part of a team with the on-call ICU consultant. Work alongside our trainees on a full shift rota. This is a full shift rota and the successful candidate will be required to be resident in the hospital during the working hours allocated to them on the rota Share the responsibility for direct clinical supervision and teaching of the trainee staff, nurses and medical students. Assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient critical care service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. Carry out all duties at the highest possible standard taking responsibility for individual patients in their care. Comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and employ the basic principles of infection control practice to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. Maintain good electronic clinical records and effective working relationships with medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals on the critical care team. Take an active role in the departmental clinical governance activityApplicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise. Post-graduate examination qualifications are desirable, but by no means essential. This post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine or by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, although the unit itself is. This post is full-time and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service. For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! :University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! :University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply as we willuse this to contact you regarding your application.Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our essential and desirable person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

Answer the telephone dealing with or redirecting enquiries. Booking new and follow up appointments. Take messages for the doctors, nurse and other clinicians. Requesting repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines. Register new patients following practice policy. Open mail and distribute as appropriate. Leave private, confidential and personal mail unopened. File medical records and scan hospital reports and letters. Offer all services to patients including Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS), extended hours hub and walk in centres as appropriate. Complete tasks sent by the doctors, nurses and other clinicians. Sending off patients records to the PCSE Marking patient records as arrived on systmone Each evening leave the reception area tidy and ready for incoming colleagues. Leave information regarding unsolved or urgent problems in the message book. Opening and locking up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols. Confidentiality: Any information about patients, personal or medical must be regarded as strictly confidential. Any breach of this confidentiality will be taken as a reason for instant dismissal.

Working in General Practice is a job that requires various skills and experiences. As a member of our Reception & Admin team, if you are not already experienced, you will be trained and supported into a diverse role with many components. Although at times the role can be extremely busy, you will enjoy the role and never be bored! Our job description attached, gives a full, comprehensive and detailed in-sight to what we do at your GP practice. The successful candidate will do some aspects of the job, but not all.

The Royal Free Hospital Palliative Care team provide a seven day service for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions who have specialist palliative care needs. The team consists of palliative medicine consultants, palliative care clinical nurse specialists and a team administrator providing excellent palliative care to patients in the inpatient hospital setting. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

The role of the Clinical Support Worker within the Hospital Division can be demanding but is rewarding as you support the service user to recovery and readiness for discharge during their stay. Experience with care and understanding of mental health is essential. The Care Certificate although not essential is desirable, if you do not currently have a Care Certificate you must be willing to work towards achieving it. We aim to support service users and their carers/family during their in-patient admissions so as a Clinical Support Worker your feedback and close involvement with service users whilst they are in hospital is key to their achieving a successful and well-planned discharge.

Develop a clear understanding of all aspects of service delivery and ensure that the business agenda promotes service delivery and improved care for patients. Have responsibility for co-ordinating the strategic planning processes for the Directorate, incorporating all aspects of the business and service delivery agenda. Directing and ensuring the delivery of a number of disparate work streams across clinical teams, in conjunction with the appropriate Service Manager or Professional Lead. Provide formal presentations, on complex financial and service proposals, to Trust wide and Directorate management boards. Manage the Directorates central budget and ensure proactive steps are taken to reduce overall expenditure. Identify and manage procurement opportunities to reduce overall costs of the service, increase productivity and efficiencies and liaise with the corporate procurement process. Provide leadership and management of specific Trust wide programmes of work aimed at delivering a co-ordinated approach to managing resources and minimising risk. Direct and advise the Directorate Senior Management team on processes and systems to manage and minimise the Trusts exposure to financial risk. Line management responsibilities for key staff in the business and Performance Team and the Directorate EA/PA Team. Lead the Directorate response to procurement opportunities and actively look for new opportunities for the expansion of the business of the Directorate. Lead on a range of service improvement projects across the Directorate and develop policies that support implementation of improved operational processes and systems. Lead on the design and development of programmes to support the delivery of Oxleas priorities, Directorate priorities, NHS targets and other service priorities. Co-ordinate identified work streams through the use of skilled facilitation and project management, to deliver the Trusts and the Directorates service priorities. Provide support and training to managers and front-line staff in the use of effective service improvement techniques and evidence-based approaches to managing change. Lead development of and testing of new ideas and approaches that can support the Directorate deliver improvements. Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Directorate, putting corrective measures in place or identifying, developing and negotiating new income flows where necessary. Manage and maintain financial systems which will enable the Directorates services meet their financial targets. Take appropriate action to ensure that all budgets are properly managed by delegated budget holders. Manage the functions of the Business Office team and oversee the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to support the budgetary and business planning process. Take lead responsibility for the co-ordination of the Directorates financial reporting to external bodies such as SEL and Local Authorities. Leadership Lead on the development of an overall financial management strategy to address key areas of financial risk for the Directorate, working with the Service Director, Clinical Director, Associate Directors, Service Managers and the assigned directorate Senior Finance Manager to ensure that services are delivered within the budget allocation and meet Trust financial cost improvement targets. Lead on the development of detailed plans to deliver CIPs targets and cost pressures and identify potential areas for efficiency and improvements. Lead on the development of a financial reporting process that dovetails with the service performance and clinical information reporting systems to ensure a comprehensive strategic overview is provided to the management team. Take a leadership role in the development of business cases, both to secure new funding sources in order to deliver services, but also in response to tender applications. Lead on complex change management programmes within the Directorate, working across service areas, with clinical teams and managers to improve delivery of services and outcomes for service users. Collaborate with corporate colleagues to develop and improve the use of new technologies to support and increase the productivity of service delivery and procure new services or supplies and ensure appropriate contract monitoring arrangements. Own and manage the directorate Risk Register Health & Safety leadership for Community Mental Health Teams Communication Key working relationships with Directors, Executive, Business Managers in the Organisation, Senior Management Team, corporate support department(s) teams and senior staff including Commissioners, Local Authorities, GPs and also with voluntary organisations

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Department: Occupational Therapy Responsible to: Lead Occupational Therapist Grade: Band 7 Hours: 37.5 Job Summary: To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To lead and manage the O.T. team, ensuring a responsive service supporting the Trusts objectives. Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements. To regularly provide clinical and non clinical supervision to team members and the wider OT team. To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within a designated clinical area. To lead on service development in specialist area. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. Service Key Result Areas & Performance:1 Clinical 1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent re-admissions. 1.2 To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of the particular clinical area. 1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans. 1.4 To design / plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate. 1.5 To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence. 1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment / treatment. 1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor ongoing risk. 1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision. 1.9 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home. 1.10 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment. 1.11 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention. 1.12 To undertake discharge planning and co-ordination of complex patients. 1.13 To take a lead in the decisions regarding placement after discharge. 1.14 To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations. 1.15 To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies. 1.16 To participate in the weekend Occupational Therapy service. 2 Communication 2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies. 2.2 To participate (and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes. 2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids and equipment in the home and outside Community. 2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as directed by the Lead OT. 2.5 To promote the OT role within the Trust and to other agencies. 3 Documentation 3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. 3.2 To provide reports on home visits. 3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate. 4 Professional Ethics 4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes 4.2 To provide guidance to junior / support staff on ethical issues. 5 Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal 5.1 To lead and manage the OT team within a specialist area if required by the service. 5.2 To undertake the supervision and appraisal (IPR / KSF) of junior / support staff as delegated by the Lead OT. 5.3 To provide specialist training on an individual basis. 5.4 To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required. 5.5 To deputise for the Lead OT in an absence. 6 Training Staff and Students 6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing (taking a lead as needed) of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting. 6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students on practice placement on a regular basis. 6.3 To give presentations / training on specialist topics. 6.4 To organise and implement training programmes in specialist area. 6.5 To participate in the organisation and implementation of the basic grade development programme. 7 Service Development and Delivery 7.1 To work with other staff within the department to ensure that equipment is maintained and stock monitored. 7.2 To manage own caseload efficiently, including methods of prioritisation in order to achieve timely and safe discharges of patients from hospital and to help prevent admissions / readmissions. 7.3 To facilitate, co-ordinate and monitor the workloads of the OT team members. 7.4 To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policies within the department 7.5 To participate in the delivery of the OT strategy. 7.6 Assist with the recruitment and appointment of O.T. staff. 7.7 To represent OT on Trust wide (and linked agencies) working parties and groups as delegated by the Lead OT. 7.8 To take a lead on specific projects as delegated by the Lead OT. 8 Personal / Professional Development 8.1 To participate in internal and external training opportunities including mandatory and statutory training to meet identified objectives and demonstrate ongoing development. 8.2 To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practise as a senior OT. 8.3 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD. 9 Clinical Governance 9.1 To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures, (including Infection Control), the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act. 9.2 To report on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment to the Lead OT as soon as possible. 9.3 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures. 9.4 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures, on and off site and to respond as necessary eg. emergency resuscitation, hydrotherapy etc. 9.5 To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations. 9.6 To contribute to the Trust and Therapies clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards. 9.7 To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinical area. 9.8 To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health care. 10 Research & Practice Development 10.1 To undertake audit projects relevant to the OT service needs and disseminate findings at local level. 10.2 To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the Lead OT / Inpatient Therapy Manager This job description will be reviewed in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

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

HURLEY GROUP JOB DESCRIPTION POST Receptionist/ Care Coordinator LINE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR Reception Manager LOCATION Sternhall Lane Surgery JOB PURPOSE: It is the role of the Receptionist to assist the patients in the easiest possible way to see a clinician. To facilitate this the receptionist will ensure that : I. Patient enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and with empathy. II. Filing, record keeping, and the distribution of documents are undertaken efficiently and promptly. III. Administration tasks are undertaken with due care and attention to details. MAIN DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES PERSON SPECIFICATION LEVEL ( ) Reception duties Opens and closes premises punctually as required. Checks in and directs patients appropriately. Takes and records accurate messages and passes on to relevant people. Keeps the appointment book up to date and operates the appointment system as directed. Arranges repeat prescriptions. Aids special needs patients. Liaise with outside organisations. Arrange ambulance transport to hospitals Arrange interpreters, as required Direct patients wishing to make a complaint to the appropriate practice procedure. Collects specimens from patients, stores correctly and prepares specimens for daily collection Dealing with telephone queries Have a working knowledge of telephones during and after hours To provide cover for reception and administrative staff if required. Maintain office supplies Admin duties Opens, distributes and posts mail. Arranges non-routine appointments (secondary care) Register new patients. Return records to the Health Authority. Prepare records for deductions Maintain age/sex and patient registers and disease index. Scans work flow and distribute information to team Actions Lab Link results Complete the relevant claim forms. Participate in any project or audit that the practice may do from time to time. General duties Prepares and tidies consulting rooms, including stocking up with stationery and equipment. Ensure posters and leaflet displays are tidy and in date Watches for and reports to the Health and safety representative matters affecting safety and security in accordance with the Practice Health and Safety Policy. To ensure that letters and reports are produced promptly and well laid out in order to maintain the efficient running of the service. To ensure all enquiries are handled efficiently and courteously. Typing all referral letters and other correspondence dictated by the clinicians and other members of the team, taking note of deadlines. Undertaking record keeping for all referrals, and recording stats and data for audit and evaluation Reconciliation of referrals details with invoices Preparing reports and photocopying for medical reports- including typing or printing of patient summaries recording receipt and dispatch of records/ reports Liaison and organisation of practitioner-patient appointments with outside agencies Request results/ letters /notes/reports from other agencies as required Maintaining file of requests for medical reports of patients from outside agencies. Scanning onto electronic patient records CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of your employment you will have access to confidential information relating to Hurley Group business. You are required to exercise due consideration in the way you use such information and should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the Hurley Group interests. Information for extra consideration includes access to the general business of the practice and any information regarding individuals. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers, or the business of Hurley Group may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data, If you are in any doubt regarding the use of information in the pursuit of your duties you should seek advice from your line manager before communicating any information to any third party DATA PROTECTION Hurley Group is registered under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1984. You must not at any time use the personal data held by Hurley Group for any purpose not described in the registry entry or disclose to a third party It is essential that a strict code of confidentiality is adhered to all times All dealing within Hurley Group remain strictly confidential and the post holder would be expected to maintain confidentiality at all times during employment and also after employment has ended with the Hurley Group If you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection with the DPA then you must contact your line manager HEALTH AND SAFETY Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 to maintain a healthy and safe environment for both staff and visitors The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health and safety and security as defined in the Health and Safety Policy (Staff Handbook) Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Hurley Group guidelines Identifying risks involved in work activities and ensuring appropriate safeguards are used when the activities are undertaken Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures Maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way free from hazards Reporting any risks that are identified both timely and accurately to your line manager EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients and carers colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Hurley Group Policies, Procedures and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights QUALITY The Post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will: Alert other team members to issues that affect quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for their own actions either directly or, under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on their own and team activities, making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance team performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources COMMUNICATION The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with: Other team members Patients and carers Recognise: Peoples need for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLMENTATION OF SERVICES The post-holder will Apply Hurley Group , standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect their own work Participate in audit where appropriate FINANCIAL REGULATIONS All Staff are responsible for security of any property belonging to Hurley Group avoiding loss or damage and being economical and efficient in the use of resources Staff should conform to the requirements of the financial procedures which include the Bribery, Fraud and Corruption Policy and other polices as set out in the Staff Handbook SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS All employees have a responsibility for: Safeguarding children and Safeguarding Adults in the course of their daily duties For ensuring that they are aware of the specific Safeguarding duties related to their role GENERAL The post-holder Is advised that the job description describes responsibilities as they are currently required and these are subject for review and updating in the light of changing service needs. Any changes will be subject to consultation as part of the annual appraisal Should be aware that job descriptions are not fixed although every effort is made to ensure that the responsibilities reflect what you are being asked to do. However by the nature of the business that Hurley Group undertakes this demands flexibility in order to provide a service to our patients and Doctors. The job title and description may be amended and you may be asked to undertake additional duties not specified that may be reasonably required May be expected to work at any of the medical practice sites in line with service needs Must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Hurley Group Equal Opportunities Policy (Staff Handbook) Has a contractual duty to participate in the practice performance appraisal scheme and to contribute to their own personal development and the development of any staff they are responsible for Is expected to follow the Hurley Groups general standards of performance and behaviours. If you require a copy of this document please ask your line manager or contact the HR department

Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert before completing an application. For further details of main responsibilities, please see attached job description.

answering the phone covering reception taking messages relaying messages stock taking and ordering supplies must be able to multitask and be flexible this is not an exhaustive list

Job responsibilities Work closely with our care home to ensure all patients needs are met Build and maintain effective relationships with care home staff Effectively manage MDT meetings for care home residents and produce minutes Coordinate and assist in delivering frailty reviews Implement a process for ensuring patients have their cancer screening Implement a process for safety netting at the practice, so patients are followed up effectively Collate patient data with best practice and upload and regularly update the patient record Create, amend and use searches within the clinical system to identify patients Assist Enhanced Access with certain aspects of patient care Work with the admin team to ensure patient registrations are processed in a timely manner Participate in practice meetings and training events