Job description

Job responsibilities

To act in the scrub role, circulating role, anaesthetic or PACU role daily within your scope of practice. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment after use and between theatre cases, ensuring safe disposal of all clinical and other waste in accordance with policies. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. And report to team leader when standards are not being maintained. Maintain appropriate stock levels. Be aware of the need for economy when monitoring stock. To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate. Act as a Link Practitioner within a defined specialty / interest area. Assist with the transfer of patients within department including the positioning of patients using correct procedures in accordance with local manual handling protocols.

Professional Duties

To work within the HCPC code of professional practice, and within policies,procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Maintain appropriate stock levels. Be aware of the need for economy when monitoring stock. To promote and protect the interest and dignity of patients.

Managerial Duties

To support the team leader in risk assessment and minimisation. Ensuring incidentsand near misses are reported. To manage verbal complaints, informing senior member of staff and refer on when unable to resolve. To participate in investigation of incidents / complaints as required To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written andrelationships with multi-disciplinary team To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting toteam leader if unable to resolve. Have an awareness of team members skills / capabilities and be able to delegate Tasks appropriately. Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues. Contribute to the development of clinical area, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care / experience.

Financial Duties

To have budgetary awareness

Managing Self

Participate in regular supervision. Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times. Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• 1st Level HCPC or NMC Registration
• Diploma/ Degree in Operating Department Practice or Adult Nursing

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Knowledge of conditions and treatment within sphere of practice
• Responsibility to plan own post basic education
• Knowledge of conditions and treatment within sphere of practice
• Knowledge of national and local initiatives

Desirable

• Previous Theatre experience
• Act as student Assessor/ supervisor

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Ability to motivate staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Be able to plan and organise teaching sessions for junior members of staff

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital Theatres

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description and Job Specification for full details.

• To be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating clinical case work within the Post Covid service, to include triage, initial assessment and MDT working.
• To provide evidence based, highly specialist knowledge, assessment and treatment skills to the Post Covid service
• To be responsive to emerging evidence around post viral illnesses. Educating staff members and altering/adapting clinical pathways as appropriate.
• To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients with Post COVID and post infectious/viral conditions at a highly specialist level.
• To support the Post Covid service lead in developing, establishing and evaluating the new emerging service and pathway.
• To contribute to measuring the effectiveness of the service, collecting and analysing data, producing team reports and making recommendations.
• To take responsibility for effective functioning of the overall team within the Post Covid pathway. This will require effective communication and direction of professionals from CRT, Pulmonary Rehab, Inpatient Therapy, Respiratory Care and Psychology.
• To take a lead with quality improvements in the Post Covid service.
• To support the training, education and development of the team, students and services across the system.
• To lead the promotion of the service and encourage communication; education and joined up working, in particular with primary care and public health. Support partnership working with patients, peer support groups and local authority teams and voluntary services.
• To participate in the supervision and appraisal process with staff and students as required.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Degree or equivalent award in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• MSc or MSc level learning in a relevant subject or can demonstrate equivalent clinical experience
• Recent post graduate courses relevant to the management of post viral conditions/respiratory conditions /cardiac conditions/dysautonomia/breathing disorders/ME/CFS

Desirable

• Member of the Professional body
• Successful completion of a professionally validated specialist course
• Member of clinical network relevant to post viral illness e.g. Clinical Post COVID Society, British Thoracic Society

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Highly Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert clinical practice in Long COVID including the assessment, treatment and management of people recovering from Long COVID and post viral illness
• The ability to lead assessment and treatment sessions and create detailed and comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with Long COVID
• Significant experience of prioritising own and other caseloads with experience of delegation of work to the relevant grade of staff
• Excellent organisational and planning skills both individually and in a team
• Extensive experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Recent relevant experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation and audit
• Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
• Experience of supervising other staff members and conducting annual reviews
• Significant experience of planning and delivering teaching sessions, covering both theory and practical skills to own and other professions
• Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practice
• Comprehensive, relevant and recent experience working in relevant clinical areas e.g. respiratory/cardiology/neurology
• Recent experience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness and annual leave
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders across clinical pathways
• Knowledge of clinical standards and guidelines with the ability to implement and audit these in the team
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit and research. With evidence of implementing these.
• Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile presentations in a range of contexts

Desirable

• Experience of using virtual ways of working e.g. telehealth, video conferencing, use of digital platform and other remote methods of working and supporting clinical practice.
• Experience of taking part in or leading an audit or research project
• Experience of working in partnership across different organisations
• Recent experience of leadership /management role

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

• Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing and empathy
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
• Comfortable leading groups of people with complex needs and at times manage highly emotional situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and supporting other staff to manage highly emotional or aggressive patients and carers, this may be in a group or individual setting and may be in the patient's home or external site.
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills in complex situations and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Excellent analytical and reflective skills and ability to support others in developing these skills
• To have the ability to communicate at a high level when working with the MDT
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate
• Ability to organise and lead meetings
• Ability to inspire staff demonstrating clear and inspiring clinical leadership to deliver high quality services.
• Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a culture of equality and fairness

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Allan House Clinic

Station Road

Sowerby Bridge

HX6 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Plan, Implement and evaluate care for children and young people in school setting.
• Identifying and providing child specific health care procedures, training for school staff, including competency based assessments where required.
• Use professional knowledge to provide evidence based practice
• Contribute to single and multiagency safeguarding of disabled children, young people and young adults.
• Demonstrate highly skilled and innovative practice and support new ways of working.
• Demonstrate robust assessment skills and recognise the timely need for appropriate action and onward referral and involvement of other agencies.
• Promote best practice and work within the MDT and education staff.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
• Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
• Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
• Experience of working with Children and YP with complex medical and nursing needs.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Human Factors awareness
• Experience working with Children and YP who have communication difficulties.

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Special School Nursing Sites across Halifax/Huddersfield

Halifax

HX3 0AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will support the ADN/DOM in providing leadership and strategic direction to the maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services in the WFH directorate.
• The post holder will be a key member of the directorate senior leadership team alongside the Clinical Director and General Manager (directorate triumvirate), who will be jointly responsible for the delivery of clinical and professional standards in the directorate.
• The postholder will lead on a portfolio of work identified and delegated by the ADN/DOM.
• The postholder will have a key role in supporting the delivery of the clinical Governance Programme for the WFH directorate leading on key aspects of the Quality and safety agenda.
• The post holder will have an in-depth knowledge of the services, locally and nationally, and the political environment the post holder is working. This role provides direct support to the ADN/DOM.
• The post holder will deputise for the ADN/DOM when necessary, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated, including representing maternity services at Trust Quality Committee, Board level and external local, regional or national forums as required.
• The post holder will provide midwifery and nursing leadership and expert midwifery and nursing advice working closely with the ADN/DOM to ensure that a high standard of patient care is delivered.
• The post holder will support the ADN/DOM to lead midwifery and nursing practice and will be expected to develop innovative practice in relation to the provision of midwifery and nursing services to women and other pregnant people, babies and families.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Educated to Degree Level in a relevant subject
• Evidence of Professional Development across the last 3 years
• Master's level degree/evidence of study at Master's level or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent
• Registered Nurse

Knowledge, Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Significant proven managerial experience at a senior level within midwifery leading and managing a number of clinical areas or departments
• A proven track records of leadership, performance improvement and organisational change
• Evidence of forging and nurturing partnerships and collaborative relationships
• Experience of supporting a large, complex professional workforce
• Experience of quality and risk management, to include experience in analysing and resourcing complex complaints
• Understanding and appreciation of diversity
• Understanding and appreciation of key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally and can describe impact on clinical professional service
• Knowledge and understanding of computerised- financial, management, budgetary management, and workforce information systems
• Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social economy
• Significant clinical experience across maternity settings

Desirable

• Involvement in strategic development and implementation
• Participation in audit and promotion of evidence-based practice

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training, and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences, and resolve conflicts.
• Able to solve difficult problems, using a solution focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills
• Able to use research information and audit skills to apply findings to influence practice and develop business cases/plans.
• Ability to analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks, and forming judgements often within tight timescales.
• Competently implement business cases and projects plans in order to deliver the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy for the directorate.
• Ability to network across directorates and divisions
• Able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of health policy in relation to nursing and midwifery practice

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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