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THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED NURSES ONLY

About the Role

Join us as a Registered Nurse at Maria Mallaband Care Group, where you will be empowered to be your best self every day and experience firsthand the transformative power of your care.

As an advocate for our residents, you will play a crucial role in planning daily activities, creating tailored care plans, and ensuring individualised needs and choices are met. Your skills will shine as you champion dignity and safety, serve as a role model to your colleagues, and provide a true sense of purpose to those living with us.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Medication administration and care planning
• Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to our residents
• Ensuring principles of safeguarding are maintained
• Taking responsibility of shifts as Nurse in charge
• Team management and shift planning
• Infection prevention and control
• Liaising with General Practitioners and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Upholding clinical governance standards

About you

Being one of our Registered Nurses means demonstrating compassion, dedication, and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for others. Your communication skills and attention to detail set you apart, and you continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop your clinical skills. You take every challenge in your stride and your goal is to always achieve the best outcomes.

Previous experience in the role is ideal but not required, and whether you’re a newly qualified nurse or an experienced professional, we are ready to stand by you and support you reach your career goals through tailored training and development.

A few things will be essential to be successful in this role, and these are:

• A Nursing qualification recognised by the UK NMC.
• A valid UK NMC PIN and registration to practice as Registered General Nurse(RGN)/Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD)/Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting residents with their mobility

To ensure we make safe recruitment choices for those in our care, the role will also be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

What we offer

Join us in our journey to become the best care provider in the UK and your employer of choice! You will be rewarded for everything you do and have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Paid annual NMC renewal fee
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition rewards
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

To find our more about our rewards and what makes us great, visit Careers - Maria Mallaband (mmcgcarehomes.co.uk)

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone’s unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.

Next steps

Ready to embark on a truly fulfilling career or to re-discover your passion? Apply today and become an essential part of our team, creating happier futures together for you and those in our care.

Woodland

Woodland Care Home is a Norwich residential and nursing service, that has been purpose-built for flexible care needs and offering a comfortable and charming setting. The service can be extended for both respite and palliative needs, thanks to an experienced and highly-qualified team passionate about achieving consistent standards. Secluded gardens areas and an activities programme, that includes visits from animal therapy professionals, significantly add to users' enjoyment of the service.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Key Responsibilities CLINICAL Manage the ward environment, and be responsible for ensuring co-ordination and delivery of skilled, effective care and safe, timely discharge. Assess, prioritise, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care. Supervise others in the aforementioned functions. Ensure safe, timely discharge or transfer, of patient, to wards, other hospitals or care settings. Perform and ensure others perform patient observations such as Neurological observations, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturations, early warning score, pain score, pressure score, peak expiratory flow, temperatures, and electrocardiographs. Neurological observations and telemetry Participate in thrombolyis Provide follow up advice, treatment and care. Perform procedures Complete Investigations such as blood glucose measurement, ward test urine Ensure timely admission to the stroke unit and assist in being creative with managing beds and solutions to problems. Initiate and participate in Advanced Life Support and cardiac arrest management. Maintain clear, accurate, legible and timely written documentation in patients notes providing a record of care delivered. Remind other members of the team to do likewise. Administer intra venous, intra muscular, subcutaneous injections, and rectal and oral medication. Provide direct patient care. Attending to patients hygiene needs such as giving and removing bedpans and urinals. Washing incontinent, unclean and infested patients as required. Give direction, support and advice to junior staff. Accept accountability and responsibility for own safe clinical practice. Comply with the NMC Code of Practice and subsequent published guidelines for practice. Act as the patients advocate when necessary. Attend the department and assume nurse leadership (in absence of Matron and Senior Sister) in the event of a major incident being declared Implement and maintain control of infection procedures, such as hand washing, and be attentive that others do too. COMMUNICATION Maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and friends at all times. Be attentive that others do so. Obtain effective communication with the patient; their family, friends and carers; the multi-professional team; other departments and hospitals; primary care teams. This will be verbal, written, electronic and telephone. and for the purpose of explaining diagnosis, treatment and obtaining verbal, implied and written consent and follow up care to patients and family; to request investigations and consultations from other professionals; eliciting more information to contribute to the diagnosis and care; arranging follow up care; passing information. This will frequently be to patients who have complicated emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, learning difficulties and mental health illness and will require expert use of verbal and non-verbal communication. Communicate bad news, with explanations, such as death or severe illness to relatives/carers. Provide support for parents, family and carers. Recognise the needs of the patient family and friends and ensure they receive suitable support from the appropriate staff Express ideas simply, through oral or written presentations to staff and others. Inform patients and visitors, when their behaviour is threatening, violent or intimidating to other patients or staff that this is not acceptable, and ask them to stop. If they persist in the undesirable conduct ensure patient, visitor and staff safety by calling security and/or police by telephone or attack alarm. Organising and conducting meetings, which have a clear purpose and outcome such as around their special interest. Use the information technology system to e.g. input data, request investigations and refer to other members of the hospital team. Code episode of patient care in the ED and therefore letter to GP. EDUCATIONAL Provide mentorship, teaching and assessment for pre and post registration student nurses completing documentation as required by universities. Maintain awareness of current developments in oncology nursing and issues relating to the service and assist in their implementation. Supervise junior staff, student nurses and ancillary staff with their educational needs Assist with planning, delivering and participating in the departmental teaching programme Participate in the planning and delivery of oncology induction programmes and in the orientation of staff new to the department. To maintain own knowledge base and practice advanced accident and emergency skills and supervise others in their delivery of these skills. To ensure own educational needs are met within NMC recommendations. Assist in maintaining a teaching resource area in the department to promote evidence-based practice Assist with the management and development of preceptors and mentor group to enhance practice within the department Encourage an environment, which facilitates appropriate education and training through the organisations individual appraisal system. Offer advice and guidance to doctors and multi-professional team when requested. MANAGEMENT To maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors on the ward. Maintain safe custody and administration of medicines and controlled drugs according to statuary legislation, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust and the NMC (2002) Standards for the Administration of Medicines Balance nursing staff resources to peaks and troughs of activity through a rota. Find cover for nursing shifts in the event of sickness or absence. Monitor and control the use of resources through effective systems of stock control. Raise the awareness of the team with regard to financial and budgetary issues. Recommend improvements in services, with supporting evidence, to Consultants, Matron and the stroke team. Consult with appropriate personnel in order to effect change Prioritise work and manage time effectively. Report and record all complaints, clinical incidents and untoward occurrences. Ensure that confidentiality and safe record keeping are undertaken in accordance with the Data Protection Act. To assist in leading the development of nursing practice within the oncology department. Accept responsibility for maintaining equipment and stock levels, reporting any defects, hazards or shortfalls within the clinical area, ensuring that problems are followed up Lead, some, and participate in the development of guidelines, protocols, and pathways of care, using an evidence base where it is available Monitor and assist in managing sickness and absence Have an understanding of the disciplinary/grievance procedure and how and when it should be applied Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff. Attend and contribute to staff meetings. Represent the gastroenterology ward and contribute to other meetings external or internal as requested. LEADERSHIP To maintain respect, privacy and dignity for all patients regardless of race, colour, creed or social circumstances of reason for attendance Act as an effective role model and maintain professional standards when representing the department being courteous and helpful at all times To develop and maintain own area of expertise and role on the ward. Offer time and space for the ward team to have appropriate defusing following distressing events such as death; aggression and violence. Support staff, through clinical supervision, to be accountable practitioners Contribute to the creation of a departmental culture, which recognises and works in partnership with patients and carers involving them in all decisions. Work in a collaborative, co-operative manner with other health care professionals and other relevant agencies Maximise the effectiveness of the team e.g. appropriate skill mix, duty rotas, training, and mentorship. Assist in the enabling and empowering of staff. Develop systems, which ensure continuity of care. To be accountable for own safe practice Ensure adequate and accurate patient documentation and records are maintained

Key Responsibilities Clinical Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice. Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation. Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality/service). Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery. Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing Leadership Be an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Identify, develop and sustain mechanisms to support patient involvement and feedback Be a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the matron, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans. Lead on consultations and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area. Management / Operational Employ effective decision making skills to address complex issues and use effective change management skills to implement these. Take the lead in investigation of incidents / complaints when required, including detailed reports / letters to complainants. Manage a team of specialist nurses / advanced nurse specialists towards achieving directorate, and Trust objectives. Identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation. Ensure appropriate skill mix, cover is provided when planning rotas and delegating workload. Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members. Manage own and other resources effectively to budget ensuring quality service delivery within budgetary constraints seeking to reduce budgetary costs by ongoing review With team members undertake performance development reviews including reviewing the performance measures framework. Monitor sickness, absence and competence issues in line with Trust Policy. Manage recruitment and selection of staff in line with Trust Policy. Education / Training Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. Participates in the supervision and the teaching of pre-post registration students, new staff members and junior medical staff. To lead and develop with the Matron educational programmes in relation to the speciality. Supports the ward / department sister in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. Identifies training needs and develop training resources for nursing staff to enable role development and to meet the needs of the service. Professional Responsibility Maintain active status on NMC register. Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards Adhere to Trust Policy & Procedure. Maintain a professional portfolio. Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the specialist area of practice and in nursing generally. Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives. Take responsibility for personal development and education with regard to, Personal Development Plan objectives. Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques. Provide support and development for nurses through mentorship. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients at all times and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk.

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.

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice. Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care. Carry out the daily personal care of patients. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse. To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act. To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team. Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation. To ensure that all staff adhere to Trust policies and the principles of their professional body. To manage complaints in accordance with the Trusts Complaints Procedure. To assist in the development of patient information liaising with PALS as necessary. Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce. Gain awareness of resource management and departmental budgets utilising allocated resources appropriately. Conduct staff appraisal using constructive performance review and establish Personal Development Plans Please see the attached job description for full details.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. To carry out under the direction of the Principal Pharmacist, Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager the following duties in accordance with current Trust and departmental policies, the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice and MHRA requirements. To develop and maintain systems of work and procedures. To assist the Principal Pharmacist, Operations Manager and DeputyOperations Manager with service development and improvement and to actively expand the service to include the introduction of new products and initiatives. To organise and supervise the preparation and reconstitution of theabove products in accordance with departmental procedures and to the standard of the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice. To develop and maintain systems of work and procedures in order toachieve MHRA licensable status in non-sterile manufacturing. To promote the extemporaneous service in non-sterile manufacturing tooutside users. To liaise with users and purchasers of products manufactured/preparedin non-sterile manufacturing. To assist the Principal Pharmacist, Operations Manager and DeputyOperations Manager in the supervision and training of all staff in Preparative Services.

• Prepares the treatment room for procedures and ensures the equipment meets all cleanliness standards.
• Anticipates the needs of the dentist to make sure all instruments and materials are available prior to each appointment.
• Performs supra-gingival stain and calculus removal and scales teeth in accordance with accepted practices and procedures outlined by the dental treatment facility.
• Properly places amalgam, condenses and carves the dental material to reflect the original anatomy of the tooth; those teeth not requiring pins or cusp replacement.
• Ensures that the clinic environment is clean, safe and orderly.
• Performs all administrative tasks to include entering demographic data into automated systems.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.
• Trains new dental assistants and students from local schools.

Starting at $44,736 Per Year (GS 6)

This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites. The main duties of the post will include Provision of care to patients in the Oral surgery. Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings Involvement in relevant administration duties Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

A fantastic opportunity is available to join our Infection Prevention & Control team on a full-time basis. We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic professional in infection prevention and control.

Our team delivers Trust-wide Infection Prevention and Control services, covering the East London area. This position offers a unique chance to develop skills across a variety of settings, including both community physical health and mental health services.







This role calls for an individual capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. Based centrally, the position requires travel, with expenses reimbursed for work conducted away from the main location. The post-holder will act as a champion for infection prevention, inspiring and motivating others while empowering them to implement Trust policies on infection prevention and control, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Key responsibilities include conducting audits and surveillance, providing education, reviewing cases of healthcare-associated infections, performing PSIRF investigations and driving improvements based on incident learnings. The role also involves supporting projects, offering specialized guidance to staff, patients, and visitors, and maintaining a safe, clean environment to effectively prevent and control infections.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

To succeed in this role, you must be a registered nurse with at least two years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control , with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice. A strong interest in infection prevention and control is essential, as is an enthusiastic approach to developing and implementing innovative initiatives.

Qualifications should include a postgraduate or specialist certification in Infection Control, Microbiology, or Public Health. Additionally, prior experience leading projects or managing a link champion program is required.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Nurse, you will work as part of the care team, carrying out all relevant forms of care in conjunction with other nurse practitioners. Ensuring that care services are consistently provided to a high-quality standard and the personal care needs of residents are met while respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence. You will assist in the nursing care of the residents and in the general day-day activities of the home.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead



This role could be for you if you have;

- Prior experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent skills and knowledge of the job role.



Qualifications required for the role

- NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

To act as Ward Clinical Pharmacist including: Providing advice on the safe and cost-effective use of medicines Optimising patient care with respect to medicines (across multiple specialties) in liaison with health care professionals, including medical and nursing staff Input into the development of treatment protocols and guidelines Delivery of a full clinical pharmacy service covering multiple specialties Monitoring expenditure on drugs and providing feedback (including transportation of medicines to patients home addresses) Participate in clinical audit involving medicines including the audit requirements within national guidelines and protocols eg. NICE. Participate in and lead where required on novel pharmacy projects; identify and undertake research to inform practice developments and underpin delivery of an effective, evidence-based pharmacy service. Review patients to complete: Medicines reconciliation Comprehensive medication review Identifying and addressing concordance issues Liaising with community pharmacy where appropriate and where consent has been given, particularly on discharge Assess direct responses to drug treatments (in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team) Review and update patient care records Undertake clinical medication review for patients to optimise their medication Assist in development of robust and safe medicines optimisation processes for the ward. Contribute to the efficient and timely discharge of patients, this includes: Identifying and prioritising patient discharges Writing TTOs (as required) Clinically checking discharge prescriptions in a timely fashion Reviewing the supply of medications Non-medical Prescribing: Following successful completion of an accredited prescribing course, to take on the role of the prescribing of medicines within the Ward in line with personal competencies and expertise. This will include the initiation of therapies in line with approved patient care management plans and/or in response to clinical presentation requiring treatment with medicines endorsed through local formularies. Ensure on-going CPD to maintain competency to prescribe in line with advice for GPhC and national legislation. Be familiar with and work in line with the national legislation governing the scope of practice for non-medical prescribers. Develop a highly specialist knowledge of medicines and treatment to promote and support evidence-based medicine across the Trust. Actively participate in ward rounds, case conferences, Directorate meetings, etc. as appropriate. In liaison with the multi-disciplinary team, work with patients to optimise their care with medicines including: Development of PILs relevant to their medicines Patient education and counselling on their medicines Self-administration of medicines Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision and development of clinical pharmacy services, including complex drug or medication related information, and act on any associated problems which may arise.

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Docking Ward team as a Deputy Sister.

Docking Ward is a Surgical Ward specializing in Vascular Surgery. We are a friendly and welcoming team who are committed to ensuring we provide the highest standard of care to patients on the ward.

We are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic and highly motivated, strives to improve patient experience, leads by example and is a positive and influential role model to the team. The successful candidate will work alongside the Ward Manager and current Deputy Sisters to develop managerial/ leadership skills including, recruitment, retention, management of staff, attendance management, and clinical audit.

Post holder will be expected to work a varied shift pattern which will include nights and weekends. Flexible working available and can be discussed at interview.

Secondment opportunity also available if desired.

The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.
• Support to complete the SCEC Band 6 competency pack and progress in a leadership role
• Dedicated Band 6 study days within the division
• You will be adaptable and ambitious, and will help lead on development and delivery of high standards of nursing care

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.

Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
• Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
• To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.
• To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
• To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trust’s Cyber Code of Conduct.
• To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
• To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation.
• To ensure that all staff adhere to Trust policies and the principles of their professional body.
• To manage complaints in accordance with the Trust’s Complaints Procedure.
• To assist in the development of patient information liaising with PALS as necessary.
• Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.
• Gain awareness of resource management and departmental budgets utilising allocated resources appropriately.
• Conduct staff appraisal using constructive performance review and establish Personal Development Plans

Please see the attached job description for full details.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own practice including the management of individuals in your care. To understand and apply the Occupational Therapy process in order to effectively self manage a designated caseload within a rotational area, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in components of self care, productivity and leisure. To know the professional and personal scope of own practice and make referrals to other agencies. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical sciences in relation to occupational performance relevant to the rotation placement. To utilise a range of standard and non-standard Occupational Therapy assessments and techniques in areas of occupational performance (work, leisure, personal, domestic, environment) and skill deficits. To be able to use research, clinical reasoning and problem solving skills including activity analysis to identify the therapeutic benefit of client centered interventions and make professional judgements and implement evidence based practice. To be able to formulate and implement specific and appropriate management plans with individuals including the setting of time scales. To plan facilitate and implement a range of group interventions according to patient need. To analyse and evaluate the Occupational Therapy process and adapt intervention as appropriate. To be responsible for the assessment and prescription of minor adaptations and equipment to facilitate independence. To undertake visits and/or assessments in a variety of settings as required by the need of the rotation placement, including the ward, department, home or other community environments. Using knowledge, carry out a variety of physical interventions that require physical and manual dexterity.

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. Assist the Ward/ Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice. Carry out and advise/ supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care. Carry out daily personal care of patients. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/ Department Sister/ Charge Nurse. To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are updated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom of Information Act. To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within the plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team. Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation. To ensure that all staff adhere to Trust policies and the principles of their professional body. To manage complaints in accordance with the Trusts Complaints Procedure. To assist in the development of patient information liaising with PALS as necessary. Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce. Please see the attached job description for full details.

What were looking for: Strong secretarial skills with previous experience essential. Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus. Experience in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or clinic, is ideal. Proficiency in IT and data processing, especially with patient databases like PAS (training provided). Excellent administrative support abilities for other secretaries and administrators. Key responsibilities: Handle patient inquiries via phone and email. Collaborate with waiting list coordinators and other secretaries to ensure efficient clinic scheduling. Manage diaries and assist in office organisation, maintaining service continuity during absences. Organise and take minutes at meetings. Uphold confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information. Maintain a professional telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills. Skills required: High level of confidentiality and discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Excellent organisational, time management, and multi-tasking abilities. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively. Previous NHS experience and knowledge of the PAS system desirable (training available). To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. From the job description: Deal efficiently and effectively with direct and indirect (i.e. telephone, face to face) enquiries from patients, all levels of medical and nursing staff, GPs, Social Services and other health professionals and staff. Respond to enquiries, providing routine and non-routine information and non-clinical advice, resolving problems where possible. Communicate appropriately with patients who may be fearful, aggressive or have sensitive concerns needing reassurance and who may present difficulties in communication e.g. terminally ill patients, deaf patients, mentally ill patients and elderly confused patients. Attend to all communications, for example, emails, faxes, investigation results on a daily basis and prioritising and actioning as required. Accurately transcribe all correspondence by touch typing from audio / digital dictation or shorthand using knowledge of medical terminology. Generate routine and non-routine correspondence independently. Assist patients and their Carers by arranging translation/interpretation facilities. Demonstrate and maintain knowledge and understanding of Trust RTT policy. Update RTT in accordance with Trust guidelines. Assist the Administration and Clerical team with data management utilising PAS and other departmental patient databases. Complete the Tertiary referral proforma/template for internal/external referrals as per Trust policy Promptly action clinical investigations, results and outcomes. Utilise Trust reports to service and administer waiting lists, which may include outpatient, inpatient and waiting lists as required in local work area, escalating to senior staff as required. Adding patients to waiting lists as requested taking into account the urgency of the case and the patients preference. Arrange urgent admissions direct from clinic and ambulatory care areas, contacting the patient and liaising with ward/theatre/clinics as required. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4211 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.