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Please see job description for more details. To consolidate professional practice and previous skills and knowledge gained, utilising them to support with patient care and the wider team. To provide clinical support, advice and education that ensures each individual patient receives a standard of care acceptable to the patient and within the agreed Department protocols and is delivered by appropriate skilled persons within the resources available. Promote consistency and continuity of high-quality patient focused care. Assist and support Senior Nursing Team. Supervise junior staff, engaging them in training and supporting student nurses/ care support workers to develop their skills and knowledge. Responsible for the accurate assessment of individual care needs and implementation of treatments. Work together with the management/professional development team to create your own personalised development plan with unit and individual objectives and agreed time frames. Gain the ability to act up as a shift coordinator within 2yrs of being in post in order to support when needed. To lead and engage in quality improvement projects and clinical governance within the unit. Undergo Appraisal training to help support and develop junior members of the team. Work flexibly across the Critical Care Complex.

Senior Staff Nurse Skills (alongside usual ITU bedside care): Supporting junior staff Leading the team on a shift by shift basis Reviewing staffing Taking referrals Bed management within unit Attending hospital bed meetings Attending MDT meetings and meetings with family members

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift. ABOUT YOUA background in care is important for the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Because you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own car or ready access to one. We'll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you're on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you'll qualify for a bonus. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 0854

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken. Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery. Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment in order to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass. Prepare equipment and disposable items to perform autologous blood salvage procedures both intra and post operatively for cardiac and other surgical specialities. Prepare and operate the equipment necessary for the insertion of intra-aortic balloon catheters and the continuing management of the balloon pump during the period of counter pulsation support. Troubleshooting when required. Undertake and interpret blood gas analysis. Undertake and interpret Thromboelastopgraphy Testing including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis where necessary. To set up and operate the relevant monitoring and safety devices. Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform vacuum assisted venous drainage. Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform carbon dioxide flushing of the operative field. Modify the extra corporeal circuit in order to facilitate haemoconcentration and modified ultra-filtration. Disassembly and disposal of all used consumable equipment in accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines. Observe recognised surgical standards of aseptic technique at all appropriate times. Maintain, clean and calibrate equipment, keeping relevant departmental records. Assist in the development and subsequent assessment of appropriate evaluation techniques for new equipment and techniques. Participate in any research and development projects, assisting in their initiation and control. Ensure there are adequate stock levels in all clinical areas, ordering additional stock when required. Conduct informal in-service and external formal educational and training sessions with other Perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, when required. Complete accurately the relevant departmental and clinical records, providing any statistical and administrative information as required Job Specific Dutie Directly supervise trainee perfusionists, assisting in the development of the departmental training programmes. Act as a mentor to the trainee perfusionist, ensuring all relevant personal logs and training documentation is completed. Ensure the blood gas analyser is quality controlled and maintained, delegating when necessary. Assist in ensuring all equipment is regularly maintained and serviced, reporting any failures and problems are reported to the relevant people. Research unusual patient conditions and the development of relevant perfusion techniques for those pathologies. Actively participate in the development of departmental procedures and protocols. Liase with consultant clinicians, nursing and perfusion staff in the assessment and application of new techniques and equipment to ensure the best clinical outcomes and improvement in patient care. Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required. Personal/Professional Development To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan. Assist in the professional and personal development of others. Registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re-accreditation through clinical and educational activity. Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Maintain effective and supportive relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Conversant with all relevant departmental and Trust protocols. Health and Safety To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. To co-operate with North Staffordshire Hospital NHS Trust in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to. Attend mandatory training sessions when required.

KEY DUTIES Diagnostic Audiometry Provides pure tone audiometry and tympanometry, advising patients and referring clinicians on management plans based on results obtained. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical audiometry Notes result of tests and provides reports as necessary ensuring that test results are recorded in hospital and departmental records. Provides test results and reports to outside agencies as appropriate. Ensures departmental audiometry protocols and procedures are adhered to. Explain complex hearing test results to patients whose first language is not English and/or an interpreter is required. Adapt assessment procedures to manage needs of most complex patients including those with learning difficulties, dementia, deaf-blind, mental health issues eg schizophrenia, development delays or multiple combinations of these problems. Routine and complex assessment of patients with tinnitus. Auditory Rehabilitation Assess the general auditory rehabilitative needs of hearing-impaired adults with respect to their audiological status, communication skills and social needs. Rehabilitation of patients with learning difficulties/dementia Formulate appropriate management strategies based on this information and appropriate treatment plan. Advise patients and significant others on above implement. Examination of patients ears and assessment of any abnormal pathology. Aural impression taking and assessment of most appropriate ear mould/thin tube according to departmental protocols Refer patient to, and liaise with, external agencies as appropriate. Assessment of most appropriate hearing aid in line with MHAS and departmental protocols Hearing aid fitting for patients with tinnitus/hyperacusis Fitting of hearing aids and verification of fit using objective and subjective measures (includes questionnaires and insertion gain measurements) Use of specialised hearing instruments where required, e.g. non-standard hearing aids, CROS systems and ITE aids. Advising patients, and significant others, on communication strategies, auditory training, lip-reading and assistive listening devices. Provide ongoing assessment and maintenance for adult hearing-impaired adults. To act as a key worker for patients such as during the transition from paediatric and adult clinics To plan and deliver rehabilitative treatments to the most complex patients including those with learning difficulties, dementia, deaf-blind, mental health issues, development delays or multiple combinations of these problems. Ensure all adult auditory rehabilitation is appropriately documented. COMMUNICATION To ensure affectively inter departmental communication between all trust sites. To communicate effectively and courteously with medical, nursing, clerical and other health care professionals including those outside the Trust; both verbally and electronically. To provide written reports regarding patient test results, outcomes and subsequent care plan to ENT consultants, other clinicians and GPs as appropriate. Communicate with students and their clinical educator to provide progress reports, areas for development and practical assessment results. Communicate relevant technical and/or condition related information with persuasion, reassurance and understanding to a hearing-impaired clientele and their carers (includes elderly, children, patients with special needs and ethical minorities). To counsel distressed patients and their relatives/carers on hearing loss or associated problems, including those with cognitive impairment or illnesses that may lead to anxiety, aggressive behaviour or suicidal ideation. The ability to talk sensitively about other problems the patient may have if appropriate e.g. bereavement. To signpost patients to appropriate support groups, benefits advice etc. To maintain Audiology statistics in an efficient and accurate manner CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration with RCCP, adhering to the Code of Conduct and CPD requirements To develop, update and maintain own personal knowledge within the audiological field. Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing time scale Ensure that training plans and assessment for students accurately reflect current professional requirements and provide excellent learning experience for students. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance of patient records and analytical data Maintain calibration of audiological equipment and report discrepancies appropriately. Ensure all procedures are documented and updated in patient management system. Maintain room facilities and general department upkeep, liaising with works department where necessary; keeping senior audiologists informed. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with Clinical Educator regarding the provision of induction training and on-going training for students and non-registered staff. To have supervisory responsibility of other audiologists and students Supervision and training of other staff, including technical assistants, Audiology undergraduate students and medical students can be expected at this level. Demonstrate leadership and mentoring qualities. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise closely with Audiology Service Manager to maintain high standards of care for hearing impaired patients, adhering to Trust and departmental values and procedures. Participate in supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc) students (after a suitable probationary period for new graduates) Assess undergraduate students who are studying for BSc in audiology and to complete where appropriate the National Audiology Logbook. It is anticipated that staff should have or be working towards a mentorship qualification, which would facilitate this assessment and supervision. Manage workload and performance of junior staff and students. In the absence of senior managers, ensure staffing levels, and skill mix, are maintained to meet the demands of patient-facing service. Have working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures that deal with staff wellbeing and management e.g. absences, whistleblowing, anti-bullying, disciplinary and grievance policies Ensure Health & Safety procedures are adhered to within the team including Fire Safety and risk assessments, in line with Trust directives and professional guidance. RESEARCH & AUDIT Participate in departmental research, audit and development activities Collect data to enable audit of departmental procedures. Review and comment on existing policies to ensure that professional developments are embedded in practice. Participate in the introduction of new procedures into clinical use. Support junior staff and students in understanding the needs and philosophies that underpin research ethics, impact and evidence-based healthcare - and development of research methods and technologies. To develop, update and maintain personal knowledge within the audiological field.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Huntercombe, a category C Prison located in Nuffield, Oxfordshire. HMP Huntercombe is a male prison that has a capacity for 520 inmates. The healthcare is a fairly small team of around 20 staff. Hours Monday to Friday covering 0745 - 1730 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £44,100 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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Ward-based Clinical Pharmacy Services Works as part of the ward-based clinical pharmacy team to provide near-patient services, for example medicines reconciliation, ordering of medication for in-patient use, processing and final accuracy checking of discharge prescriptions and discharge counselling. Provides a service to the Patient Orientated Pharmacy (POP) Project, including delivering training and providing cover. Provides advice, with own competence, to nursing staff in clinical areas in relation to supply and availability of medication in order to reduce the incidence of missed doses. Ensures that medicines within the clinical areas are stored correctly and securely, giving feedback to staff, if required, when there are deviations from best practice. General/Dispensary Carries out the supply of ward medicine stock items, temporary stocks for named patients and handles enquiries under the direction of the Dispensary Manager and Clinical Pharmacists, by following the defined SOP's. Dispenses discharge, inpatient and outpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a Dispensary Manager and clinical pharmacist by following the defined SOP's. Performs final accuracy checks of dispensed items, following appropriate training and demonstration of competence, in line with departmental SOPs, for those items that have been clinically checked. Maintains a safe working environment within the department and good internal and external communications with nursing staff and other hospital departments, referring any difficulties to be a pharmacist or senior member of staff. By liaison with clinical pharmacists, through the Principal Technician - Logistics, reviews and maintains ward medicines stock levels. Participates in the topping-up service for drug distribution in the hospital and other off-site locations when required, updating records as necessary. Problem solves and deals with enquiries from patients and users, passing enquiry's to more senior staff when necessary. Provides written and oral information on the use of medicines to patients attending the pharmacy. Maintains adequate medicine stock levels and undertakes stock checks in the dispensaries. Additional Duties Supports junior pharmacy staff in performing their duties. Undertakes a supervisory role in the in-patient dispensary on a sessional basis, ensuring that work flow is maintained and all KPIs for pharmacy operational services are met. Provides personal managerial support to the Principal and/or Chief Technicians. This is defined as a supervisory role in being responsible for the organisation of staffing to match workload, advanced problem solving, and achieving Departmental standards for qualitative and quantitative performance measures. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service and staff. Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

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