Job description

Job responsibilities

The Complaints & PALS Officer is responsible for supporting the Complaints & PALS Lead in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trusts Complaints and Concerns Policy, including meeting the deadlines outlined in the policy and ensuring compliance with the requirements of any new guidance for NHS complaints.

The post holder will deal directly with service users and the public, Trust staff and others through face to face meetings, telephone conversations and formal written correspondence. The post holder will ensure all feedback is handled appropriately and undertake the administrative support for Complaints & PALS handling in line with national guidance and the Trusts policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate 1-2 years working in a public facing role
• Significant experience in working in an office environment
• Experience of dealing with staff at all levels of an organisation

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS in a customer focused role, in particular a PALS or Complaints role
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Knowledge of the NHS complaints process
• Knowledge of Datix able to use the data to produce trends

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leading the delivery of the Trust's Patient Experience Strategy. Providing professional leadership for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals. Driving improvements in quality, patient safety and patient outcomes. Leading workforce, education and professional development initiatives. Providing senior clinical leadership during operational pressures and escalation events. Supporting the delivery of safe patient flow and effective discharge processes. Acting as a senior advocate for patients, carers and families. Developing strong partnerships across the Integrated Care System and wider health community. Deputising for the Chief Nurse when required and participating in the Executive On-Call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration as a First Level Registered Nurse.
• Master's degree or equivalent qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of implementing significant organisational change and improvement.
• Evidence of working at scale across organisational boundaries and in partnership with other organisations to improve pathways of care.

Capabilities

Essential

• Strategic thinking and ability to work in partnership to develop, review and create Trust strategies and operationally anticipate and resolve problems before they arise

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care.

In collaboration with the ward/department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment.

Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:

• Multidisciplinary Team within the Trust

Externally this includes

Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations

Clinical Responsibility

1. Practice and supervise nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Department/Ward Policies and
2. Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care needs for assigned patients, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of
3. Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers
4. Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and
5. Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record
6. With the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired
7. Be aware of and contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults and children from abuse. Report any suspicions of abuse to the nurse in charge, or in their absence Matron, Divisional Professional Clinical Lead or Clinical Site Nurse Practitioner .
8. Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patients
9. Work effectively and efficiently as part of the ward team, and in accordance with the nursing
10. Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and
11. Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with legislation and Trust policy and
12. Understand the need for effective ward budgetary control and be aware of the current cost of medical supplies and
13. Monitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriate
14. Share in the responsibility in achieving financial savings by continually examining department procedures and products
15. Be proficient in the use of information technology utilised within the ward
16. To report staff sickness/absence to the unit sister, and take prompt action to cover shortfalls if necessary
17. Monitor and report any deficiencies in services, such as department cleaning, catering, laundry, portering or administrative
18. Maintain a professional attitude at all times, including appropriate appearance in accordance with the Trust Uniform and Dress Code
19. Be conversant with the corporate goals in relation to service delivery
20. Participate in Trust wide or local change

Leadership or managerial

1. Be aware of and adhere to the Shift Leader Responsibilities as per the Trusts Standards for Practice and Care
2. Act as an effective role model and demonstrate competent organisational and leadership
3. Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
4. Ensure nursing staff under your supervision have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities, and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of
5. Promote good communication and working relationships and collaborative working with the multi- disciplinary team, both within the Unit and the rest of the
6. Ensure safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staffs are competent to operate the equipment and that the equipment is in safe working

Education and Development

1. Actively promote and implement evidence-based
2. Participate in maintaining a suitable learning environment on the
3. Act as a support for junior staff and
4. Support the in relation to programmes and strategies for professional development, education and training
5. Understands the educational objectives of all ward staff, acting as preceptor/mentor to appropriate staff and assessing their
6. Maintain good communication with internal education support staff and tutors from local higher and further education
7. Use available opportunities to maintain and extend professional knowledge and expertise, keeping up-to-date with current nursing
8. Maintain own professional

Clinical Governance

1. To report any complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the Head of Nursing and ensure that, where possible, remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of such incidents, to complete Datix form.
2. In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Divisional Professional Clinical Lead and Matron participate in the planning and implementation of quality and risk management initiatives and targets.
3. Assist in maintaining evidence-based quality standards that are regularly audited and participate in agreed changes in
4. In conjunction with the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurse and the Practice Development team, participate in agreed programmes of clinical
5. Support and supervise junior staff in a way that promotes patient safety and well-being.
6. Assist the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and their deputies in the orientation and induction of new staff. Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and

Support the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurse in ensuring that staff acquire the appropriate

clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care.

1. Actively participate in the Trusts professional supervision programme as a supervisor and as a supervisee.
2. Understand and be aware of when and how to report untoward incidents, accidents, concerns or near misses and how to deal effectively with patients or relatives complaints

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Good communicator,
• demonstrates interest in older persons
• Demonstrates compassion

Skills

Essential

• Desirable skill sets

Desirable

• Medication competence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ST PETERS HOSPITAL

GUILDFORD ROAD

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

The postholder will Assisting in the provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective procurement function that meets the requirements of the Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trusts overall strategic direction and corporate objectives and complies with SFIs and relevant procurement legislation and guidance. To contribute to the delivery of the Supply Chain and Logistics function at Ashford and St Peters hospitals as follows: Receive deliveries from suppliers; to check deliveries against the purchase order details, sign for and receipt goods on the system. Ensure non-stock deliveries are placed in a designated area ready for collection by the Logistics Representative for delivery to the user department. Assist with keeping the Receipts and Despatch areas tidy and organised. Have ready supplier returns for planned collection dates. Assist the Logistics Representatives with the movement and collection of packages/pallets/tote bins/roll cages to/from user departments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level education or equivalent experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of stores environment. Able to interface with supplier delivery representatives Knowledge of Health and Safety/Cosh Regulations (substances harmful to health
• Working knowledge of stores environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Chertsey

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse or Occupational therapist and relevant HCPC/NMC registration
• Post-registration therapy qualification or wish and ability to work towards this
• Educated or working towards Masters degree level via specialist modules
• To have undertaken Practice Assessor Training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a senior clinician (band 6 or above)
• Working individually with people using a CBT or similar therapeutic approach
• Working in the community with people with mental health problems

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of mental health problems particularly the impact of physical and mental illness on wellbeing
• Ability to develop and provide training packages
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Additional requirement

Essential

• Ability to travel to different sites across the Trust in a timely manner
• Computer literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team working with older adults in mental health crisis.

The service acts as an alternative to hospital, facilitating early discharges from the acute setting and preventing hospital admissions where ever possible and appropriate.

The team will work with a shared caseload; providing short term, intensive interventions.

We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to be part of this excellent service, someone who is focused on making a positive difference to peoples lives.

There is an expectation that as a Lead Nurse, you will be able to make complex decisions, lead a shift, cover duty and formulate detailed assessments and person-centred care plans to assist in the prevention of hospital admissions where appropriate.

Personal development will be supported and encouraged through appraisal, regular supervision and access to training opportunities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant, post-qualification nursing experience as RMN

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience working with older adults
• Experience in working with people with Dementia

Qualifications

Essential

• Mentorship/SSSA trained or willing to complete training

Desirable

• Supervision trained

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA/Capacity act/Legal frameworks
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inreach and Home Treatment team

3 Endcliffe Mount, Deepdale Buisness Park, Ashford Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell

DE45 1GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Nursing
• Evidence of professional registration and NMC pin as applicable to role

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Clinical skills knowledge & acquisition as relevant to role
• Ability to work independently within organisational policies and professional guidelines
• Demonstrates compassionate & caring aptitude
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to support and supervise junior staff and pre-registration learners
• Ability to apply digital literacy and use NHS IT systems including patient records
• Ability to accurately and contemporaneously complete documentation
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust Values
• Ability to support multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships
• Ability to act as a role model to the wider workforce
• Maintain professional registration requirements as per professional body
• Awareness of the Trust's Vision & strategy to improve patient services
• Awareness and understanding of the national healthcare agenda

Desirable

• Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience.

Governance

Essential

• Adheres to all Local and national policies & processes
• Ability to identify, escalate and mitigate risk to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Ability to apply evidenced based research and data driven evidence into practice
• Involvement in audits and quality improvement projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

Canterbury/Ashford/Margate

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Urgent Primary Care Doctor Bank (Urgent Treatment Centres)

Be the clinician patients need when their care can't wait.

Urgent care is General Practice at its most immediate.

Patients don't always know what they need when they reach us. They may have been referred through NHS 111, redirected from an Emergency Department or walked into an Urgent Treatment Centre looking for help.

What they need is an experienced doctor who can listen, assess, make confident clinical decisions and get them to the right care.

At IC24, we're looking for Urgent Primary Care Doctors to work across our Urgent Treatment Centres in East Kent, including William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary urgent care team, providing safe, timely and effective care while helping patients access the most appropriate treatment for their needs.

If you enjoy the variety of General Practice, the pace of urgent care and the clinical challenge of never quite knowing what is coming through the door next, this could be the role for you.

What you'll focus on

Assessing and treating patients who need urgent care

You'll provide face-to-face assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients presenting with a broad range of acute illness, minor illness and injury.

Patients may come to you through NHS 111, as walk-ins or following redirection from an Emergency Department.

You'll assess what's happening, decide what needs to happen next and ensure patients receive appropriate treatment, referral and safety-netting.

Making confident clinical decisions

Urgent Treatment Centres require sound clinical judgement.

You'll often be working with patients you haven't met before, sometimes with limited background information and sometimes when they're anxious, unwell or experiencing difficult circumstances.

You'll need to be able to assess risk, manage uncertainty and make safe decisions under pressure, recognising when a patient can be treated and discharged and when they need escalation or an alternative care setting.

Working at the heart of urgent care

You'll work in a fast-moving clinical environment where patient needs can vary considerably from one consultation to the next.

You'll see a broad mix of acute illness, minor illness and injury, using your General Practice and urgent care experience to determine the most appropriate course of action.

Some patients will need assessment, treatment and discharge. Others may need further investigation, onward referral or escalation into another part of the healthcare system.

Being able to recognise that difference and make the right decision safely is a fundamental part of the role.

Working as one multidisciplinary team

Good urgent care depends on people working well together.

You'll work alongside nurses, advanced practitioners, reception colleagues, other doctors and allied healthcare professionals, as well as colleagues across Emergency Departments, NHS 111, community services and primary care.

Within our East Kent Urgent Treatment Centres, you'll work as part of the wider East Kent UTC Alliance, alongside colleagues from EKHUFT, Invicta Health CIC, Thanet Health CIC and IC24.

You'll communicate clearly, share clinical expertise and work collaboratively to make sure patients move smoothly through the system.

Providing the right care in the right place

Not every patient who arrives at hospital needs Emergency Department care.

You'll help assess, prioritise and redirect patients where clinically appropriate, supporting people to access the right level of care while helping reduce unnecessary pressure elsewhere in the system.

Whether you're treating and discharging a patient, referring them to another service or escalating their care, the patient and their safety will be at the centre of your decision-making.

Maintaining excellent clinical standards

You'll work within IC24's clinical governance framework and prescribing formulary, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and working in accordance with GMC guidance and relevant national and local clinical standards.

You'll maintain your CPD and essential learning and have opportunities to contribute to audit, learning events, education and quality improvement.

This is urgent care - and variety comes with it

No two sessions will necessarily look the same.

You'll see patients across ages and backgrounds, presenting with everything from relatively straightforward minor illness to more complex physical, mental health or social circumstances.

Some sessions will be busy. Priorities can change quickly. You'll sometimes need to make important clinical decisions with limited information and balance the needs of several patients at once.

You'll probably thrive here if you:

• Enjoy the variety and unpredictability of urgent care
• Are confident assessing undifferentiated patients
• Can make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• Are comfortable managing risk and uncertainty
• Have strong face-to-face consultation and triage skills
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers
• Enjoy working within a busy multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Can adapt when service demands change unexpectedly
• Are comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek support

If you prefer a predictable caseload and a slower-paced clinical environment, an Urgent Treatment Centre may not be the right fit.

But if you enjoy thinking on your feet, value clinical variety and get satisfaction from helping patients at the point they need care most, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll bring

You'll:

• Hold current GMC registration
• Be an MRCGP Graduate
• Have relevant clinical experience within areas such as Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, A&E or previous Out of Hours experience
• Have experience of face-to-face clinical consultation
• Be confident assessing and managing undifferentiated patients
• Be comfortable making autonomous clinical decisions and managing risk
• Have strong communication and clinical record-keeping skills
• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

The environment you'll work in

Urgent care operates around the needs of our patients, so flexibility is an important part of this role.

Hours include evenings, weekends, overnights and Bank Holidays.

You'll work within our East Kent Urgent Treatment Centres, alongside colleagues from across the wider urgent and emergency care system.

It's a responsive clinical environment where demand and priorities can change quickly. You'll need to be comfortable adapting while maintaining safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient-focused primary and urgent care services.

IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing demand on secondary care services.

We provide services to over six million patients, including GP Out of Hours, NHS 111, Primary Care and Integrated Urgent Care services.

Every day, our people help patients access the care they need, when they need it most.

Locations

William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate

Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury

What's in it for you?

• Hourly pay of £58.69 per hour plus enhancements for unsociable hours
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks and three years of references.

We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current GMC registration, MRCGP Graduate, relevant clinical experience in areas like Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, A&E, or previous Out of Hours expertise, strong face-to-face clinical consultation experience, confidence in assessing and managing undifferentiated patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

IC24

Ashford

TN24 0GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Urgent Primary Care Doctor Bank (Home Visiting)

Bring urgent primary care to the patients who need it most - in their own homes.

Urgent care is General Practice at its most immediate.

Not every patient who needs urgent care can come to us. Some are housebound, frail, approaching the end of life or have been clinically assessed as needing a face-to-face review in their own home.

What they need is an experienced doctor who can listen, assess, make confident clinical decisions and get them to the right care.

At IC24, we're looking for Urgent Primary Care Doctors to work within our Home Visiting Service across Kent.

You'll work alongside our drivers, dispatch teams and wider urgent care colleagues, providing safe, timely and effective care to patients in their own homes.

If you enjoy the variety of General Practice, the autonomy of home visiting and the clinical challenge of assessing and treating patients in their own environment, this could be the role for you.

What you'll focus on

Assessing and treating patients in their own homes

You'll provide face-to-face assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients who have been clinically triaged as requiring a home visit.

You'll see patients with a broad range of urgent primary care needs, considering not just the immediate clinical problem but their wider circumstances, environment and support needs.

You'll assess what's happening, decide what needs to happen next and ensure patients receive appropriate treatment, referral and safety-netting.

Making confident clinical decisions

Home visiting requires sound clinical judgement.

You'll often be working with patients you haven't met before, sometimes with limited background information and sometimes when they're anxious, unwell or experiencing difficult circumstances.

You'll need to be able to assess risk, manage uncertainty and make safe decisions independently, recognising when a patient can be treated and supported at home and when they need escalation or an alternative care setting.

Treating the whole patient

Seeing someone in their own home can give you a very different perspective on their health.

You'll care for patients across ages and backgrounds, including older and frail patients, people with complex health needs and those approaching the end of their lives.

You'll consider the patient's clinical presentation alongside their environment, support network and wider circumstances to determine what they need to remain safe.

Keeping patients safely in their community

Not every patient who needs urgent care needs to be in an Emergency Department.

Where clinically appropriate, you'll help patients remain safely at home by putting the right treatment, advice, referrals and safety-netting in place.

You'll work with community nursing, pharmacy, paramedic, primary care and wider healthcare teams to support continuity of care.

And when hospital or another service is the right place for a patient, you'll recognise that and escalate appropriately.

Working independently, but never in isolation

Home visiting is autonomous by nature.

You'll be making important clinical decisions in patients' homes without the immediate infrastructure of a traditional clinical setting around you.

But you'll remain part of the wider IC24 team.

You'll work closely with our drivers and dispatch colleagues and communicate with other health and care professionals to make sure patients receive timely, joined-up care.

Maintaining excellent clinical standards

You'll work within IC24's clinical governance framework and prescribing formulary, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and working in accordance with GMC guidance and relevant national and local clinical standards.

You'll maintain your CPD and essential learning and have opportunities to contribute to audit, learning events, education and quality improvement.

This is urgent care beyond the consulting room

No two home visits will necessarily look the same.

You'll see patients with everything from relatively straightforward acute illness to complex physical, mental health and social circumstances.

Sometimes the answer will be clear.

Sometimes you'll need to piece together limited information, understand what's happening around the patient and make an important clinical decision without having every investigation immediately available.

You'll probably thrive here if you:

• Enjoy autonomous clinical practice
• Are confident assessing undifferentiated patients
• Have strong face-to-face consultation and home visiting skills
• Can make sound clinical decisions independently
• Are comfortable managing risk and uncertainty
• Can make safe decisions without having every investigation immediately available
• Are confident caring for frail, complex and end-of-life patients
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers

If you prefer working within a predictable clinic environment with immediate access to a wider clinical team, home visiting may not be the right fit.

But if you value clinical autonomy, variety and the opportunity to deliver genuinely patient-centred care in people's own homes, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll bring

You'll:

• Hold current GMC registration
• Be an MRCGP Graduate
• Have relevant clinical experience within areas such as Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, A&E or previous Out of Hours experience
• Have experience of face-to-face clinical consultation

The environment you'll work in

Urgent care operates around the needs of our patients, so flexibility is an important part of this role.

Hours include evenings, weekends, overnights and Bank Holidays.

You'll work from our Kent Home Visiting dispatch points, travelling out into the community to assess and treat patients in their own homes.

Home visiting is responsive by nature, so priorities can change during a shift. You'll need to be comfortable adapting while maintaining safe, thoughtful and compassionate care.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient-focused primary and urgent care services.

IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing demand on secondary care services.

We provide services to over six million patients, including GP Out of Hours, NHS 111, Primary Care and Integrated Urgent Care services.

Every day, our people help patients access the care they need, when they need it most.

Locations

Margate Pilgrims Hospice - Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4AD

Canterbury Medical Practice - The Annexe, Canterbury Medical Practice, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NR

IC24 - Kingston House, The Long Barrow, Orbital Park, Ashford, TN24 0GP

What's in it for you?

• Hourly pay of £58.69 per hour plus enhancements for unsociable hours
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks and three years of references.

We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You'll hold current GMC registration and be an MRCGP Graduate. Relevant clinical experience within areas such as Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, A&E or previous Out of Hours experience and have experience of face-to-face clinical consultation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

IC24

Ashford

TN24 0GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
• Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
• Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Ashford Team Base

Ashford

United Kingdom

TN24 0GN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Registered Nurse within the hospital setting.Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:

Delivering high quality direct patient care Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes Maintaining a safe environment Medication administration Care planning, implementation and evaluation Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures

Managing chronic illness with respiratory diseases, we looking for experienced staff who can handle patients with NIV machine, CPAP, High flow oxygen & Chest drains. We also handle patients under going therapeutic treatment related with lung diseases such as COPD, TB, Asthma, Pulmonary fibrosis, T2RF and T1RF, lung cancer ( managing End of life patients)

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse - provide evidence of NMC registration
• Please provide a brief summary of your skills including effective communication, IT skills, compassion and empathy and ability to work in a team
• Please provide a brief overview of your experience and suitability for the role

Skills and Eligibility

Essential

• English Language
• Please confirm you have a valid right to work document

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital, Chertsey

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, providing completed episodes of care to individuals.
• Work within agreed guidelines and protocols where they exist and having autonomous decision-making capacity in the absence of guidelines.
• Where applicable, prescribe within knowledge and skills, and in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• Work within scope of practice using specialist knowledge in relation to minor injuries and health problems, and drawing on relevant experience, to deliver quality patient care.
• Work in partnership with other health and social care providers.
• Provide service users with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
• To undertake prioritisation of service users according to medical need.
• Interventions are timely and may include emergency and surgical invasive procedures, administration of emergency therapies, and urgent medications.
• To contribute to the ongoing development of clinical guidelines, reflecting best evidence-based practice.
• Referrals to both primary and secondary services are made in line with agreed guidelines and with clear, contemporaneous notes, which accurately reflect the consultation and reasons for referral.
• Supply and administer medications in accordance with legislation and organisational policies.
• To have a working knowledge of child protection, elder abuse, and domestic violence, and refer to services as necessary.
• Support Lead Nurse in undertaking regular appraisals, exploring opportunities to develop walk-in centre staff to maximise their performance.
• Managing performance of other team members reporting to Lead Nurse where appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate skill mix is allocated to each shift in order that the service needs are met efficiently and effectively, anticipating and addressing shortfalls which may need to be covered.
• Ensuring effective communication with patients offering informed choice. Recognising and addressing patients anxieties and behaviours when managing acute health problems.
• Maintaining effective communication with other team members ensuring all team members are kept involved and informed in the delivery and continued development of the service.
• Caldicott Guardianship is effective. Consent and confidentiality are maintained in line with data protection and consent policies.
• Quality controls are performed by all staff. Risk assessments are performed and forwarded for action where appropriate.
• All team members are aware of health and safety for self and others and attend mandatory training. Due consideration is given to exposure to bodily fluids. All health and safety incidents are managed accordingly through the appropriate reporting mechanism.
• Medicines are managed safely within the unit in accordance with policy.
• Demonstrate awareness of own professional development and training needs in accordance with service needs.
• Promote and support the development and provision of work base learning to paramedic/ nursing students, health care assistants, apprentices, and other care providers.
• Maintain learning environment to support training for this group.
• Act as a supervisor for post registration nurses whose clinical placements are within the Walk in Centre.
• Continued professional development through reflective practice is integral to practice; clinical supervision is regularly undertaken.
• Comply with organisation medicines policy and non-medical prescribing guidance, as well as other relevant organisational policies and procedures, to ensure the safe, legal, and appropriate use of medicines.
• Ensure service is efficient by monitoring and exploring opportunities for savings.
• Undertake clinical audit to review practice and service, reporting results of audits.
• Explore opportunities in line with National Health plans to support effective health care for service users.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 4 years post-registration experience in ED or UTC/walk-in centre.
• Proven track record in relation to research-based practice.
• Experience with audit.
• Experience of managing within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of staff management.
• Evidence of professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 or HCPC registered paramedic.
• Post-registration diploma or equivalent in advanced assessment skills for non-medical practitioners.
• Post-registration diploma or equivalent in managing minor injury for advanced practice.
• Post-registration diploma or equivalent in managing minor illness/health problems for advanced practice.
• ILS or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber.

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad range of excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management.
• Computer literate.
• Effective written and verbal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

Ashford Urgent Treatment Centre

Ashford Hospital

London Road

ASHFORD

Middlesex

TW15 3FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous practitioner, providing completed episodes of care to individuals.
• Work within agreed guidelines and protocols where they exist and having autonomous decision-making capacity in the absence of guidelines.
• Where applicable, prescribe within knowledge and skills, and in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• Work within scope of practice using specialist knowledge in relation to minor injuries and health problems, and drawing on relevant experience, to deliver quality patient care.
• Work in partnership with other health and social care providers.
• Provide service users with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
• To undertake prioritisation of service users according to medical need.
• Interventions are timely and may include emergency and surgical invasive procedures, administration of emergency therapies, and urgent medications.
• To contribute to the ongoing development of clinical guidelines, reflecting best evidence-based practice.
• Referrals to both primary and secondary services are made in line with agreed guidelines and with clear, contemporaneous notes, which accurately reflect the consultation and reasons for referral.
• Supply and administer medications in accordance with legislation and organisational policies.
• To have a working knowledge of child protection, elder abuse, and domestic violence, and refer to services as necessary.
• Support Lead Nurse in undertaking regular appraisals, exploring opportunities to develop walk-in centre staff to maximise their performance.
• Managing performance of other team members reporting to Lead Nurse where appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate skill mix is allocated to each shift in order that the service needs are met efficiently and effectively, anticipating and addressing shortfalls which may need to be covered.
• Ensuring effective communication with patients offering informed choice. Recognising and addressing patients anxieties and behaviours when managing acute health problems.
• Maintaining effective communication with other team members ensuring all team members are kept involved and informed in the delivery and continued development of the service.
• Caldicott Guardianship is effective. Consent and confidentiality are maintained in line with data protection and consent policies.
• Quality controls are performed by all staff. Risk assessments are performed and forwarded for action where appropriate.
• All team members are aware of health and safety for self and others and attend mandatory training. Due consideration is given to exposure to bodily fluids. All health and safety incidents are managed accordingly through the appropriate reporting mechanism.
• Medicines are managed safely within the unit in accordance with policy.
• Demonstrate awareness of own professional development and training needs in accordance with service needs.
• Promote and support the development and provision of work base learning to paramedic/ nursing students, health care assistants, apprentices, and other care providers.
• Maintain learning environment to support training for this group.
• Act as a supervisor for post registration nurses whose clinical placements are within the Walk in Centre.
• Continued professional development through reflective practice is integral to practice; clinical supervision is regularly undertaken.
• Comply with organisation medicines policy and non-medical prescribing guidance, as well as other relevant organisational policies and procedures, to ensure the safe, legal, and appropriate use of medicines.
• Ensure service is efficient by monitoring and exploring opportunities for savings.
• Undertake clinical audit to review practice and service, reporting results of audits.
• Explore opportunities in line with National Health plans to support effective health care for service users.

Please see the attached job description and specification for the full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 or HCPC registered paramedic.
• Post-registration diploma or equivalent in advanced assessment skills for non-medical practitioners.
• Post-registration diploma or equivalent in managing minor injury for advanced practice.
• Post-registration diploma or equivalent in managing minor illness/health problems for advanced practice.
• ILS or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 4 years post-registration experience in ED or UTC/walk-in centre.
• Proven track record in relation to research-based practice.
• Experience with audit.
• Experience of managing within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of staff management.
• Evidence of professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad range of excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management.
• Computer literate.
• Effective written and verbal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

Ashford Urgent Treatment Centre

Ashford Hospital

London Road

ASHFORD

Middlesex

TW15 3FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

• Internal Team: Community Rehabilitation MDT (Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Support Workers, Peer Support Practitioners) and Operational Team Leads.

• External Partners: Primary Care Services, physical healthcare teams, Local Authority social care, commissioners, and local community stakeholders.

• Core Focus: Service users, their families, and carers.

• The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and application of risk assessment and risk management within community mental health settings
• Ability to undertake and support physical health monitoring and interventions for service users with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Evidence of leadership, mentoring, supervision or supporting junior staff and students.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, NMC Code and relevant mental health legislation.
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills with service users, carers and professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to service users, carers, colleagues and partner agencies.

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• RMN or RNLD qualified
• 2 years post-registration experience.
• Practice Assessor.
• Completed preceptorship.
• Completed Edward Jenner Programme.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience, including experience at Band 5 level
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for people with complex mental health needs
• Experience of managing a caseload and working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of leading quality improvement projects, audits or service development initiatives
• Experience supporting students, preceptees or newly qualified nurses
• Community Mental Health or Community Rehabilitation experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eureka Place

Trinity Road

Ashford

TN25 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services.

The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.

It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students.

The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience at a level consistent with senior specialty trainees ST3
• Proficiency in managing a comprehensive range of medical conditions
• Capability to lead a multi-professional team and assume full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Proven ability to manage priorities effectively

Desirable

• Demonstrated leadership skills within multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of training in management/leadership skills
• Experience in audit and management practices
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills
• Flexible approach to work organisation
• Ability to lead project teams

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Acute and General medicine training equivalent to completion of ST3
• MRCP (UK) -Full

Desirable

• NHS experience

Clinical governance

Essential

• Vigilant about safety
• Listen and clearly communicate
• Delivers the best outcome

Desirable

• Always improving our selves/services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)