Total 20 communications manager job vacancies in Health / Beauty / Fitness category in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Pharmacy Manager

Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent Contract | Full Time

Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience *

* We are happy to accommodate applications from outside Oxford and can offer a generous relocation package

37.5 hours per week

Our Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Manager to join the team.

Duties will include ensuring adherence to medicines optimisation policies and procedures, providing oversight of pharmaceutical stock procurement, as well as other associated pharmaceutical duties and have a key role in delivering high quality clinical care and advice to our patients and teams across a range of departments including ICU/HDU, the Pre-assessment clinic, Outpatient Department, Ward, Theatres and Oncology Team.

The opportunity

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills; have the ability to work under pressure and influence others whilst always maintaining a professional attitude. As a Pharmacy Manager it is important that you will be confident to work independently as well as a member of our larger health professional community, leading a team to always strive to improve the quality of our services for our patients. ​

As a Pharmacy Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership and advice on medicines management to ensure that processes across all clinical departments throughout the hospital are safe, cost effective and legal and are supported by up to date policies, procedures and guidelines. This will include chairing the Medicines Management Forum on a quarterly basis.

• Be responsible for leading, motivating and effectively managing the pharmacy team by providing excellent leadership.

• As the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, optimise the management of antimicrobials to minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infections by ensuring pharmacy adherence to up to date policies, guidelines and systems of work. Undertake regular audit of this in conjunction with the IP nurse/nurse team.

• Ensuring the pharmacy team undertake daily ward rounds reconciling medication for new inpatients; counselling patients; managing PODs and checking for relevant allergies, adverse drug reactions and contra-indications to treatment, ensuring all medicines prescribed are clinically appropriate in line with national and/or local policies and guidelines etc.

• Assist and leading the team in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care by dispensing, accuracy checking and clinically checking TTOs, counselling patients prior to discharge and in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care.

• Lead on the implementation of medication safety alerts and drug recalls for the hospital working closely with the Director of Clinical Services.

• Implement and monitor DoH guidance on all aspects of controlled drugs use in the hospital and ensure the CD audit is completed quarterly.

• Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are managed in line with the Nuffield Health guidelines, specifically reporting these using the RADAR system and reviewing/investigating relevant RADAR reports relating to medicines.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

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

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

It starts with you.

Overall Objectives: To assist the OPD Nurse Manager, taking responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources to provide a safe environment for patients and in the managers absence, assume responsibility for the department. To assist the OPD Nurse Manager in ensuring patients attending OPD are cared for to the highest possible standard and to develop practice with the support of the OPD manager. To take the lead in a specific aspect of OPD service, including practicing clinically in an agreed care setting according to approved protocols or guidance, for example, line care and phlebotomy Key Result Areas: Co-ordinate service activity daily ensuring appropriate use of resources. Supervise and mentor qualified and unqualified staff. Manage complex patient referrals to maintain patient and department safety. Contribute to the development of the service philosophy and the therapeutic environment. Have a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients and relatives who are in various states of emotional distress in view of delicate nature of the disease **For more details please see the full Job Description**

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

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

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

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

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

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

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

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

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

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

Helping you feel good.

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

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

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

It starts with you.

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

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

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

As a Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, you will:

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

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

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

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

• Continually improve site standards and team performance.

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

Helping you feel good.

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

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

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

It starts with you.

Pharmacy Manager

Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent Contract | Full Time

Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience *

* We are happy to accommodate applications from outside Oxford and can offer a generous relocation package

37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

Our Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Manager to join the team. Duties will include ensuring adherence to medicines optimisation policies and procedures, providing oversight of pharmaceutical stock procurement, as well as other associated pharmaceutical duties and have a key role in delivering high quality clinical care and advice to our patients and teams across a range of departments including ICU/HDU, the Pre-assessment clinic, Outpatient Department, Ward, Theatres and Oncology Team.

As a Pharmacy Manager it is important that you will be confident to work independently as well as a member of our larger health professional community, leading a team to always strive to improve the quality of our services for our patients. ​

As a Pharmacy Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership and advice on medicines management to ensure that processes across all clinical departments throughout the hospital are safe, cost effective and legal and are supported by up to date policies, procedures and guidelines. This will include chairing the Medicines Management Forum on a quarterly basis.

• Be responsible for leading, motivating and effectively managing the pharmacy team by providing excellent leadership.

• As the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, optimise the management of antimicrobials to minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infections by ensuring pharmacy adherence to up to date policies, guidelines and systems of work. Undertake regular audit of this in conjunction with the IP nurse/nurse team.

• Ensuring the pharmacy team undertake daily ward rounds reconciling medication for new inpatients; counselling patients; managing PODs and checking for relevant allergies, adverse drug reactions and contra-indications to treatment, ensuring all medicines prescribed are clinically appropriate in line with national and/or local policies and guidelines etc.

• Assist and leading the team in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care by dispensing, accuracy checking and clinically checking TTOs, counselling patients prior to discharge and in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care.

• Lead on the implementation of medication safety alerts and drug recalls for the hospital working closely with the Director of Clinical Services.

• Implement and monitor DoH guidance on all aspects of controlled drugs use in the hospital and ensure the CD audit is completed quarterly.

• Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are managed in line with the Nuffield Health guidelines, specifically reporting these using the RADAR system and reviewing/investigating relevant RADAR reports relating to medicines.

• Support the development of other healthcare professionals and deliver medicines-focused training upon request.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

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

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

It starts with you.

Pharmacy Manager Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent Contract | Full Time Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience * * We are happy to accommodate applications from outside Oxford and can offer a generous relocation package 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Our Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Manager to join the team. Duties will include ensuring adherence to medicines optimisation policies and procedures, providing oversight of pharmaceutical stock procurement, as well as other associated pharmaceutical duties and have a key role in delivering high quality clinical care and advice to our patients and teams across a range of departments including ICU/HDU, the Pre-assessment clinic, Outpatient Department, Ward, Theatres and Oncology Team. As a Pharmacy Manager it is important that you will be confident to work independently as well as a member of our larger health professional community, leading a team to always strive to improve the quality of our services for our patients. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will: Provide leadership and advice on medicines management to ensure that processes across all clinical departments throughout the hospital are safe, cost effective and legal and are supported by up to date policies, procedures and guidelines. This will include chairing the Medicines Management Forum on a quarterly basis. Be responsible for leading, motivating and effectively managing the pharmacy team by providing excellent leadership. As the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, optimise the management of antimicrobials to minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infections by ensuring pharmacy adherence to up to date policies, guidelines and systems of work. Undertake regular audit of this in conjunction with the IP nurse/nurse team. Ensuring the pharmacy team undertake daily ward rounds reconciling medication for new inpatients; counselling patients; managing PODs and checking for relevant allergies, adverse drug reactions and contra-indications to treatment, ensuring all medicines prescribed are clinically appropriate in line with national and/or local policies and guidelines etc. Assist and leading the team in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care by dispensing, accuracy checking and clinically checking TTOs, counselling patients prior to discharge and in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care. Lead on the implementation of medication safety alerts and drug recalls for the hospital working closely with the Director of Clinical Services. Implement and monitor DoH guidance on all aspects of controlled drugs use in the hospital and ensure the CD audit is completed quarterly. Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are managed in line with the Nuffield Health guidelines, specifically reporting these using the RADAR system and reviewing/investigating relevant RADAR reports relating to medicines. Support the development of other healthcare professionals and deliver medicines-focused training upon request. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

Pharmacy Manager Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent Contract | Full Time Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience * * We are happy to accommodate applications from outside Oxford and can offer a generous relocation package 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Our Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Manager to join the team. Duties will include ensuring adherence to medicines optimisation policies and procedures, providing oversight of pharmaceutical stock procurement, as well as other associated pharmaceutical duties and have a key role in delivering high quality clinical care and advice to our patients and teams across a range of departments including ICU/HDU, the Pre-assessment clinic, Outpatient Department, Ward, Theatres and Oncology Team. The opportunity You will have excellent communication and organisational skills; have the ability to work under pressure and influence others whilst always maintaining a professional attitude. As a Pharmacy Manager it is important that you will be confident to work independently as well as a member of our larger health professional community, leading a team to always strive to improve the quality of our services for our patients. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will: Provide leadership and advice on medicines management to ensure that processes across all clinical departments throughout the hospital are safe, cost effective and legal and are supported by up to date policies, procedures and guidelines. This will include chairing the Medicines Management Forum on a quarterly basis. Be responsible for leading, motivating and effectively managing the pharmacy team by providing excellent leadership. As the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, optimise the management of antimicrobials to minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infections by ensuring pharmacy adherence to up to date policies, guidelines and systems of work. Undertake regular audit of this in conjunction with the IP nurse/nurse team. Ensuring the pharmacy team undertake daily ward rounds reconciling medication for new inpatients; counselling patients; managing PODs and checking for relevant allergies, adverse drug reactions and contra-indications to treatment, ensuring all medicines prescribed are clinically appropriate in line with national and/or local policies and guidelines etc. Assist and leading the team in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care by dispensing, accuracy checking and clinically checking TTOs, counselling patients prior to discharge and in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care. Lead on the implementation of medication safety alerts and drug recalls for the hospital working closely with the Director of Clinical Services. Implement and monitor DoH guidance on all aspects of controlled drugs use in the hospital and ensure the CD audit is completed quarterly. Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are managed in line with the Nuffield Health guidelines, specifically reporting these using the RADAR system and reviewing/investigating relevant RADAR reports relating to medicines. Support the development of other healthcare professionals and deliver medicines-focused training upon request. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will have: Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience of working in a clinical setting as a Pharmacist is essential. Leadership / managerial experience in a Pharmacy setting. An awareness and knowledge of Oncology Pharmacy. Share evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance service and standards The ability to make decisions and use your initiative. Strong communication skills. Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

Job Description

Deputy Nurse Manager

40 hours per week (16 hours supernumerary)
Salary: £51,000

As a Deputy Nurse Manager will play a key role in supporting the Home Manager in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our client's residents. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a passion for working with the elderly.

Qualifications

• RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) or RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse) qualification with a valid UK NMC Pin
• Proven experience in elderly care and a strong understanding of the unique needs of elderly residents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team of nursing professionals
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing and a commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits:

• Paid NMC renewal fees
• Recognition and long service awards
• Benefits platform - get access to high street discounts
• Support with your revalidations
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Access to internal training programmes and opportunities to gain more qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication management and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
• Conduct regular supervisions and appraisals for nursing staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Utilize nursing home experience to contribute to the development and implementation of care plans
• Provide hands-on nursing care as required, demonstrating empathy and professionalism in all interactions
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and other team members to continuously improve the quality of care provided
• Support a culture of inclusivity, equality, and respect within the nursing team

Reference: WILL79689/AP

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Patient Care Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge, by demonstrating a collaborative approach through effectivecommunication and decision making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust policy. Ensure patients and relatives are taught the correct method of administration, where appropriate. Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multidisciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur. Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required. Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload and those of others as required. Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing oremotional events Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.Professional Practice Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice. Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide person centred, evidence based nursing care. Lead in a specific area of ward practice, as agreed, making recommendations, coordinating projects and developing practice guidelines and policies based upon robust evidencegained from risk assessment, audit and literature review. As negotiated with Sister/Charge Nurse set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making. Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust information technology ( IT) systems including the use of electronic patient records, (EPR), email and associated professional media August 2017ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure. Engage in and promote a paper light approach to information management. Maintain the use of email and other modes of communication in order to keep abreast of information disseminated across the Trust Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, Responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice. Leadership and Management Promote effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-professionalteam thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and person centred working practices. Deputise for the sister/charge nurse in his/her absence, demonstrating a sound problemsolving approach to clinical and management issues, seeking advice from senior nurses as appropriate. Regularly act as shift coordinator, participating in the allocation of resources, ensuring effective patient care and safety on the ward. Be proactive in undertaking specific responsibilities as delegated by sister charge nurse i.e. on a rotational basis with colleagues, take responsibility for off duty planning, work allocation and monitoring off annual leave and sickness/absence. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of budgetary restrictions and their implications. Act as a budgetary signatory in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Ensure that electronic patient acuity and dependency and safe staffing tools are consistently and effectively inputted on a daily basis. Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by adhering to the Care Quality Commission standards at all times raising concerns to Sister/charge Nurse oran appropriate senior person, (CQC 2010 Guidance about compliance: Summary of regulations, outcomes and judgement framework). Ensure the appropriate management of clinical and general waste. Ensure staffing resources are used appropriately when prescribing and implementing care and treatments. Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Sister / Charge Nurse Manager in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timelymanner. Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure that key performance indicators are met. Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal, developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan

OVERALL OBJECTIVES To assist the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse in providing clinical and managerial leadership to all staff To line manage/appraise and develop a small team of nurses within the ward establishment To lead in a specific area of ward practice/project work on the ward as agreed, making recommendations, coordinating projects and developing practice guidelines and policies based upon robust evidence, gained from risk assessment, audit and literature review. To be professionally and clinically responsible to patients within the ward, providing and maintaining a high standard of care and maintaining a communication link between patient and organisation To maintain and continually develop specialist knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical area and to provide an out of hours Triage Service and act as a specialist resource to the Trust Regularly act as shift coordinator, participating in the allocation of workload, ensuring efficient bed management, effective patient care and safety on the ward Contribute to the development of clinical practice, with regards to Departmental, Trust and National recommendations, communicating this to junior colleagues in a positive manner in order to maintain a consistent, motivated ward focus.

Patient Care Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge, by demonstrating a collaborative approach through effectivecommunication and decision making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust policy. Ensure patients and relatives are taught the correct method of administration, where appropriate. Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multidisciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur. Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required. Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload and those of others as required. Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing oremotional events Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.Professional Practice Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice. Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide person centred, evidence based nursing care. Lead in a specific area of ward practice, as agreed, making recommendations, coordinating projects and developing practice guidelines and policies based upon robust evidencegained from risk assessment, audit and literature review. As negotiated with Sister/Charge Nurse set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making. Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust information technology ( IT) systems including the use of electronic patient records, (EPR), email and associated professional media August 2017ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure. Engage in and promote a paper light approach to information management. Maintain the use of email and other modes of communication in order to keep abreast of information disseminated across the Trust Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, Responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice. Leadership and Management Promote effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-professionalteam thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and person centred working practices. Deputise for the sister/charge nurse in his/her absence, demonstrating a sound problemsolving approach to clinical and management issues, seeking advice from senior nurses as appropriate. Regularly act as shift coordinator, participating in the allocation of resources, ensuring effective patient care and safety on the ward. Be proactive in undertaking specific responsibilities as delegated by sister charge nurse i.e. on a rotational basis with colleagues, take responsibility for off duty planning, work allocation and monitoring off annual leave and sickness/absence. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of budgetary restrictions and their implications. Act as a budgetary signatory in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. Ensure that electronic patient acuity and dependency and safe staffing tools are consistently and effectively inputted on a daily basis. Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by adhering to the Care Quality Commission standards at all times raising concerns to Sister/charge Nurse oran appropriate senior person, (CQC 2010 Guidance about compliance: Summary of regulations, outcomes and judgement framework). Ensure the appropriate management of clinical and general waste. Ensure staffing resources are used appropriately when prescribing and implementing care and treatments. Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Sister / Charge Nurse Manager in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timelymanner. Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure that key performance indicators are met. Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal, developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse - 12 month fixed term contract

Oncology Ward, Churchill Hospital, Oxford

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced oncology nurse to develop in the role of junior ward manager on the Oncology ward at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

The role of deputy ward manager is to assist the Ward Manager in providing clinical and managerial leadership on the ward. You will have an opportunity to gain an insight into the ward manager role and be supported to develop the necessary skills and expertise to undertake the job.

We are looking for an innovative nurse keen to develop their managerial skills with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward sister in clinical audit and research as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students.



The successful applicant should be in possession of or working towards degree level education, and have at least two years’ experience in cancer care. Relevant specialist training in cancer care essential.

We aim to provide a service tailored to the individual’s needs as well as ensuring our staff are supported through regular clinical supervision, educational programmes and on-going professional development. The ward actively supports nurse-led activities and research, offering opportunities for professional and personal development. Funding is available for degree and masters modules within the specialty.

Our focus is always to provide the best possible patient care and our values reflect those of the Trust: Compassion, Delivery, Excellence, Learning, Respect and Improvement.



For further details please contact ward manager: Arisha.klapiscak@ouh.nhs.uk





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



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



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

Patient Care
• Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice.
• Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge, by demonstrating a collaborative approach through effective
communication and decision making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others.
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust policy. Ensure patients and relatives are taught the correct method of administration, where appropriate.
• Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multidisciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur.
• Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required.
• Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload and those of others as required.
• Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or
emotional events
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
Professional Practice
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed “best practice”.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide person centred, evidence based nursing care.
• Lead in a specific area of ward practice, as agreed, making recommendations, coordinating projects and developing practice guidelines and policies based upon robust evidence
gained from risk assessment, audit and literature review.
• As negotiated with Sister/Charge Nurse set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making.
• Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust information technology ( IT) systems including the use of electronic patient records, (EPR), email and associated professional media August 2017
ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
• Engage in and promote a paper light approach to information management.
• Maintain the use of email and other modes of communication in order to keep abreast of information disseminated across the Trust
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, Responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice.

Leadership and Management
• Promote effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-professional
team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and person centred working practices.
• Deputise for the sister/charge nurse in his/her absence, demonstrating a sound problem
solving approach to clinical and management issues, seeking advice from senior nurses as appropriate.
• Regularly act as shift coordinator, participating in the allocation of resources, ensuring effective patient care and safety on the ward.
• Be proactive in undertaking specific responsibilities as delegated by sister charge nurse i.e. on a rotational basis with colleagues, take responsibility for off duty planning, work allocation and monitoring off annual leave and sickness/absence.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of budgetary restrictions and their implications. Act as a budgetary signatory in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Ensure that electronic patient acuity and dependency and safe staffing tools are consistently and effectively inputted on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by adhering to the Care Quality Commission standards at all times raising concerns to Sister/charge Nurse or
an appropriate senior person, (CQC 2010 Guidance about compliance: Summary of regulations, outcomes and judgement framework).
• Ensure the appropriate management of clinical and general waste.
• Ensure staffing resources are used appropriately when prescribing and implementing care and treatments.
• Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Sister / Charge Nurse Manager in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timely
manner.
• Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure that key performance indicators are met.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator.
• Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal, developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan


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Pharmacy Manager

Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent Contract | Full Time

Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience *

* We are happy to accommodate applications from outside Oxford and can offer a generous relocation package

37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

Our Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Manager to join the team.

Duties will include ensuring adherence to medicines optimisation policies and procedures, providing oversight of pharmaceutical stock procurement, as well as other associated pharmaceutical duties and have a key role in delivering high quality clinical care and advice to our patients and teams across a range of departments including ICU/HDU, the Pre-assessment clinic, Outpatient Department, Ward, Theatres and Oncology Team.

The opportunity

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills; have the ability to work under pressure and influence others whilst always maintaining a professional attitude. As a Pharmacy Manager it is important that you will be confident to work independently as well as a member of our larger health professional community, leading a team to always strive to improve the quality of our services for our patients. ​

As a Pharmacy Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership and advice on medicines management to ensure that processes across all clinical departments throughout the hospital are safe, cost effective and legal and are supported by up to date policies, procedures and guidelines. This will include chairing the Medicines Management Forum on a quarterly basis.

• Be responsible for leading, motivating and effectively managing the pharmacy team by providing excellent leadership.

• As the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, optimise the management of antimicrobials to minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infections by ensuring pharmacy adherence to up to date policies, guidelines and systems of work. Undertake regular audit of this in conjunction with the IP nurse/nurse team.

• Ensuring the pharmacy team undertake daily ward rounds reconciling medication for new inpatients; counselling patients; managing PODs and checking for relevant allergies, adverse drug reactions and contra-indications to treatment, ensuring all medicines prescribed are clinically appropriate in line with national and/or local policies and guidelines etc.

• Assist and leading the team in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care by dispensing, accuracy checking and clinically checking TTOs, counselling patients prior to discharge and in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care.

• Lead on the implementation of medication safety alerts and drug recalls for the hospital working closely with the Director of Clinical Services.

• Implement and monitor DoH guidance on all aspects of controlled drugs use in the hospital and ensure the CD audit is completed quarterly.

• Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are managed in line with the Nuffield Health guidelines, specifically reporting these using the RADAR system and reviewing/investigating relevant RADAR reports relating to medicines.

• Support the development of other healthcare professionals and deliver medicines-focused training upon request.

As a Pharmacy Manager, you will have:

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Experience of working in a clinical setting as a Pharmacist is essential.

• Leadership / managerial experience in a Pharmacy setting.

• An awareness and knowledge of Oncology Pharmacy.

• Share evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance service and standards The ability to make decisions and use your initiative.

• Strong communication skills.

• Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Oxford

Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms.

We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

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

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

It starts with you.

Pharmacy Manager Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent Contract | Full Time Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience * * We are happy to accommodate applications from outside Oxford and can offer a generous relocation package 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Our Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Manager to join the team. Duties will include ensuring adherence to medicines optimisation policies and procedures, providing oversight of pharmaceutical stock procurement, as well as other associated pharmaceutical duties and have a key role in delivering high quality clinical care and advice to our patients and teams across a range of departments including ICU/HDU, the Pre-assessment clinic, Outpatient Department, Ward, Theatres and Oncology Team. The opportunity You will have excellent communication and organisational skills; have the ability to work under pressure and influence others whilst always maintaining a professional attitude. As a Pharmacy Manager it is important that you will be confident to work independently as well as a member of our larger health professional community, leading a team to always strive to improve the quality of our services for our patients. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will: Provide leadership and advice on medicines management to ensure that processes across all clinical departments throughout the hospital are safe, cost effective and legal and are supported by up to date policies, procedures and guidelines. This will include chairing the Medicines Management Forum on a quarterly basis. Be responsible for leading, motivating and effectively managing the pharmacy team by providing excellent leadership. As the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, optimise the management of antimicrobials to minimise the occurrence of hospital acquired infections by ensuring pharmacy adherence to up to date policies, guidelines and systems of work. Undertake regular audit of this in conjunction with the IP nurse/nurse team. Ensuring the pharmacy team undertake daily ward rounds reconciling medication for new inpatients; counselling patients; managing PODs and checking for relevant allergies, adverse drug reactions and contra-indications to treatment, ensuring all medicines prescribed are clinically appropriate in line with national and/or local policies and guidelines etc. Assist and leading the team in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care by dispensing, accuracy checking and clinically checking TTOs, counselling patients prior to discharge and in facilitating timely and informed discharge of patients returning to primary care. Lead on the implementation of medication safety alerts and drug recalls for the hospital working closely with the Director of Clinical Services. Implement and monitor DoH guidance on all aspects of controlled drugs use in the hospital and ensure the CD audit is completed quarterly. Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are managed in line with the Nuffield Health guidelines, specifically reporting these using the RADAR system and reviewing/investigating relevant RADAR reports relating to medicines. Support the development of other healthcare professionals and deliver medicines-focused training upon request. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will have: Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Experience of working in a clinical setting as a Pharmacist is essential. Leadership / managerial experience in a Pharmacy setting. An awareness and knowledge of Oncology Pharmacy. Share evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance service and standards The ability to make decisions and use your initiative. Strong communication skills. Passion to deliver excellent care in a rewarding and what can be emotionally challenging environment. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.