Total 343 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bridgend County, Wales

Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agencies. The Health Information Manager also creates and monitors systems to ensure accurate, timely, and complete health records, in accordance with VHA policy and The Joint Commission health information protocols.

Measures ongoing intradepartmental performance by establishing priorities, collecting data, monitoring and reporting outcomes, using valid and reliable techniques to analyze trends and variation, and taking appropriate action based on findings. Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements. Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM. Evaluates health records program and independently determines the nature and extent of problem areas. Develops recommendations and solutions for program improvement. Develops and implements innovative solutions to correct technical, complex problems.

Must provide detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of health information. Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases - most frequently those maintained at the Austin Data Processing Center. Must assure that all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or The Joint Commission and is consistent with professional health records standards.

Clinical support role: The incumbent is a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, patient privacy and confidentiality, etc. Recommends improvements in documentation used to provide patient care, to optimize VERA workload, third party reimbursement and to manage resources. Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality
and quantity standards. Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of hard-copy and/or electronic health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data. Provides management officials hard copy and/or electronic health record review results and trends on an ongoing basis. Maintains and reports delinquent records by number, type of deficiencies and responsible provider. Incumbent serves as a resource for patient data on both patient-specific and aggregate databases. Represents HAS and acts as subject matter expert at the facility-wide Health Records Committee. In this capacity, the incumbent advises the committee on health record issues; including VA requirements, The Joint Commission standards, record retrieval processes, health record components, systems, goals, electronic records, etc.

The CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIMS supervisory responsibility including coding, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription. Oversees the facility Records Manager. Incumbent is responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the Health Information program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves leave requests.


Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May Be Authorized

The positions are responsible for developing a strategic plan to assure the availability of outstanding nursing services for participants in clinical research studies. Conduct performance evaluations of staff. Manages resources, staffing and supplies. Requires skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and clinical staff, institute stakeholders and research participants. BSN/MSN or MS in a related field preferred.

The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, leads the nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing which defines the roles and contribution of nurses providing care to research participants. If you want to play a significant role supporting the vision at the Clinical Center in leading the Nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing, then consider joining our team! For more information, visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/

Opportunities for the GS-14 Supervisory Nurse (Nurse Manager) positions are open in the following clinical specialty areas:

• 3NE Hematology, Oncology and Transplant
• 3NW Medical-Surgical Oncology and Immunotherapy

• Assessing, planning, directing, executing, and evaluating a broad program of nursing activities in administration, practice, education and research within the pediatric program of care.
• Developing and directing a program-based clinical management structure to assure continuity in clinical operations and research support.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing administration and nursing practice for the pediatric clinical areas. Identifying short term and long-term program goals in conjunction with departmental objectives, organizational strategic plan and annual operating budget. Directing the development of policies. Advising nursing executive team and CC senior leadership on issues and trends and the implication for pediatric nursing operations.
• Continuously managing program performance to assure all research requirements and patient care needs are met. Demonstrating the synthesis of outcomes driven program performance at the unit, department, and organizational level. Monitoring and managing clinical quality, customer service, and assuring research support and operational efficiency are within budgetary requirements.

• Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection.
• Conveys to the patient the intention of performing a phlebotomy while showing understanding and empathy for the patient's condition.
• Ensures proper identification of patients as shown on physician forms.
• Follow proper procedures in the storage and disposal of needles and syringes.
• Trains employees (laboratory, nursing staff and medical laboratory technician students) on venipuncture, capillary puncture, bleeding times, etc.
• Maintains adequate stockage of supplies for the Bleeding room.
• Contacts proper medical staff to inform them of problems that may arise in working with the patients.
• Assists the receptionist in accessing and scheduling patients and in providing instructions for testing.
• Collects and tabulates monthly data for the Medical Expense Performance Reporting System (MEPRS) for workload recording.

DUTIES:

• Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, and liaison with company representatives and managerial staff
• The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation
• The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication.
• Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures. Display a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost- effective manner
• Works closely with appropriate staff (administrators, information technologists, supervisory, pharmacists, and other procurement technicians) to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to the appropriate level.
• Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients. These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandages.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc. Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery
• Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations
• Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company. This is accomplished on a regular, scheduled, basis, may involve numerous different manufacturers, and requires follow-up review to assure receipt of merchandise, credits, etc
• Performs related duties such as rotating stock when new orders arrive to minimize waste due to expiration and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the Pharmacy.

DUTIES:

• Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, and liaison with company representatives and managerial staff
• The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation
• The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication.
• Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures. Display a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost- effective manner
• Works closely with appropriate staff (administrators, information technologists, supervisory, pharmacists, and other procurement technicians) to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to the appropriate level.
• Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients. These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandages.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc. Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery
• Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations
• Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company. This is accomplished on a regular, scheduled, basis, may involve numerous different manufacturers, and requires follow-up review to assure receipt of merchandise, credits, etc
• Performs related duties such as rotating stock when new orders arrive to minimize waste due to expiration and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the Pharmacy.

VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Incumbent responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Preparing, reviewing, and processing financial documents regarding purchase orders, travel authorizations, temporary receipts, payments, and miscellaneous accounting documents.
Review and necessary action in connection to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Ensuring accounting elements are correct on funding documents and verify compliance with VHA Financial regulations.
Reviewing and processing incoming daily Finance business.
Reviewing and clearing rejected documents in IFCAP and FMS per VHA prescribed deadline(s).
Completion of assigned reconciliations in accordance with VHA Financial regulation.
Routinely following up on undelivered purchase orders, aged payables, aged credit card orders, and aged VISTA running balance transactions to include submitting corrections and recommended actions.
Correctly documenting and processing journal vouchers, public vouchers, and other transactional Finance data.
Collecting and compiling accounting data in a meaningful reporting format, as needed.
Properly documenting and processing Agent Cashier business such as temporary receipts for cash, check or money order, collecting payment history data, customer service in relation to billing inquiries, debit vouchers, OCTNET scanning and reporting and replenishments in accordance with VHA Financial regulations.
Supporting Accountants, Chief Accountant, AFO and CFO by maintaining various support duties.
Provide assistance with obligating, Beneficial Travel inquiries, Employee Travel accommodations, Agent Cashier coverage, Accounts Payable audit, and Accounts Receivable.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD09154-A and PD09155-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Job Title: Newly Qualified Pharmacist - HEIW Post Registration Foundation Programme

Are you a dynamic and motivated Newly Qualified Pharmacist looking to kick-start your career with a unique opportunity? We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and participate in the HEIW Post Registration Foundation Programme. This comprehensive two-year course, designed for the development of recently qualified pharmacists, allows for a day off per week for focused study and culminates in an Independent Prescribing (IP) course and qualification.

About Rowlands Pharmacy: A well-established and trusted chain of pharmacies, providing essential healthcare services to communities across the United Kingdom. We often engage in health promotion initiatives, emphasising the importance of preventative care and a holistic approach to wellness. With a history dating back several decades, Rowlands Pharmacy continues to play a vital role in enhancing access to quality healthcare services for individuals and families.

About HEIW: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is at the forefront of healthcare education and workforce development. As a national organization, HEIW plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of education, training, and development for healthcare professionals in Wales. The Post Registration Foundation Programme is a testament to HEIW's commitment to nurturing and supporting the next generation of pharmacists, providing a structured pathway for continuous learning and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the day to services of a Community Pharmacist
• Engage actively in the HEIW Post Registration Foundation Programme, balancing practical experience with dedicated study days.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance your clinical knowledge and practical skills.
• Successfully complete the Independent Prescribing course and achieve the necessary qualification.

Requirements:

• Newly qualified pharmacist status with registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and commitment to professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Flexibility to rotate through different departments and adapt to new challenges.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and an extensive benefits package
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising with length of service)
• Structured development pathway with a focus on continuous professional growth.
• Mentorship and support from experienced professionals.

If you are passionate about advancing your career and becoming an Independent Prescriber within a supportive and forward-thinking organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us on the journey of transforming healthcare education and workforce development in Wales with HEIW.

• Collaborate with the DFS Director in providing leadership and technical and administrative supervision to a large staff of professional, technical, administrative, support personnel, professional consultants, and contractors.
• Provide leadership and expertise in providing stewardship of all NIH real property assets to ensure long-term effectiveness.
• Oversee and manage the development and drafting of Division policies and procedures in collaboration with the DFS Director.
• Provide advanced engineering expertise and authoritative technical advice and guidance to senior DFS, ORF, and NIH officials.
• Lead and coordinate analyses, studies, and initiatives involving various aspects of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of NIH buildings, facilities, and services.
• Oversee and manage the development of the ORF communications strategy.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Inspects premises in and bordering the quarantine zone, and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds.
• Makes periodic inspections of vacated premises to detect bad fences, cattle tracks, or other evidence of illegal use of the premises.
• Rides horseback and checks all fences in and bordering the quarantine zone to ascertain that they are adequate to prevent intermingling of livestock and consequent exposure to fever tick carriers.
• Collects physical information which may involve sign-cutting and tracking techniques, and uses this information to detect and apprehend strayed or smuggled Mexican livestock.
• Assists with inspection and testing of livestock, poultry, and other avian species on ranches, farms, auctions, markets, etc., to detect animal diseases and parasites.
• Makes arrangements with owners and independently draws blood samples from animals and poultry, conducts necessary serologic tests, tags, brands, appraises reactor animals, and reports findings.
• Oversees the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and premises that are contaminated by disease organisms or as a precautionary measure.

• Develops and writes information materials for national audiences through various media outlets.
• Oversees the development of digital communications products and a comprehensive digital communications process.
• Provides technical expertise in web development ensuring efficiency and standards compliance.
• Develops and implements innovative media relations strategies and approaches.
• Designs strategies for communicating high-priority program information to various audiences.

As a Supervisory Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating the work of the budget office. Setting priorities, monitoring work accomplishments, and ensuring the functions of the office are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Observing worker performance and conducting work performance critiques. Providing informal feedback, periodically evaluating employee performance and conducting final performance reviews.
• Providing advice on budget and financial policy issues which cut across the full spectrum of NIDA's programs and funding mechanisms.
• Providing analysis and advice on a range of complex financial matters to program managers and staff, including authoritative interpretations of budgetary policy and guidance.
• Reviewing, analyzing, revising, and recommending approval, disapproval, or modification of budget requests and justifications.
• Collaborating with senior leadership in the planning for new institute initiatives or directions, for changes in existing programs or for reemphasis in program goals to enhance the usefulness and timeliness of the Institute's programs.

As a GS-0403-14 Microbiologist, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Serve as a clinical microbiologist overseeing infectious disease diagnostic testing, regulatory compliance, and laboratory administration.
• Serve as a consultant to the infectious disease clinicians for patient care.
• Serve as a primary investigator or project member for research projects of broad and complex scope to treat problems that are exceptionally difficult and unyielding to investigation and/or require unconventional or novel approaches or complex research techniques.
• Provide specialized medical expertise in applied and/or basic research.
• Develop a research program, which will enhance research goals and objectives of the laboratory.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data.
• Design, conduct, or direct translational research investigations.
• Conduct collaborative research that may include the human subject studies that require the adherence to guidelines regarding the following: data collection, data release policies, design protocols, dissemination of results, informed consent, patient examination, patient safety, protocol adherence monitoring, randomization recruitment, referral for abnormal findings, reporting adverse events.

As a GS-0403-14 Microbiologist, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Serve as a clinical microbiologist overseeing infectious disease diagnostic testing, regulatory compliance, and laboratory administration.
• Serve as a consultant to the infectious disease clinicians for patient care.
• Serve as a primary investigator or project member for research projects of broad and complex scope to treat problems that are exceptionally difficult and unyielding to investigation and/or require unconventional or novel approaches or complex research techniques.
• Provide specialized medical expertise in applied and/or basic research.
• Develop a research program, which will enhance research goals and objectives of the laboratory.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data.
• Design, conduct, or direct translational research investigations.
• Conduct collaborative research that may include the human subject studies that require the adherence to guidelines regarding the following: data collection, data release policies, design protocols, dissemination of results, informed consent, patient examination, patient safety, protocol adherence monitoring, randomization recruitment, referral for abnormal findings, reporting adverse events.