Job responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.

Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and contemporaneous nursing records.

Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on day to day basis.

Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.

Acts as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.

Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision / Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.

Act as a preceptor to newly registered staff and on a regular basis mentor and assessor of student learners on clinical placement.

Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister / Charge Nurse and the Standards for Better Health.

Leadership and Education

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
• Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
• Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team with Job Title: 0012 Registered Nurse B5 Date Finalised: July 2021 Page 9 minimal supervision

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment.
• Some posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and ? Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS ? Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS Application Interview Job Title: 0012 Registered Nurse B5 Date Finalised: July 2021 Page 8 some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information

Desirable

• Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
• Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• RGN 1st or 2nd Level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
• Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Desirable

• Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved
• Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Professional Development

Essential

• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Able to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust values and behaviours

Resource Utilisation

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
• Basic Knowledge of IT
• Able to maintain accurate patient records

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).

Job responsibilities

To consolidate the theory and practice acquired during midwifery training in order to maintain a high standard of midwifery care at all times with the support of the multidisciplinary team around you.

You will be facilitated to acquire additional competencies in preparation to become a band 6 midwife through the support of colleagues and your own initiative and proactivity.

Please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Midwife with NMC PIN and 12+ months experience
• Has completed a Preceptorship programme and is competent with core clinical skills
• Studied at degree level or higher (or diploma with relevant equivalent clinical experience)

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Knowledge of developments in midwifery and comprehension of current practice
• Experience working within all relevant clinical environments in maternity
• Knowledge of up to date guidelines and policies guiding clinical practice

Desirable

• Research Audit awareness
• Training and experience of supervision of students in line with NMC SSSA guidance

Personal Capabilities

Essential

• Enthusiastic, positive and motivated
• Assertive and competent
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates commitment to develop self and others
• Able to reflect upon feedback in order to improve practice
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to minimise conflict and conduct professional relationships

Desirable

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A good standard of verbal and written English to enable effective communication
• Upholds a high standard of midwifery care
• Understands clinical risk and quality issues within the NHS
• Competent at initiating and managing emergency scenarios in maternity such as PPH, neonatal resuscitation and shoulder dystocia
• Computer literate
• Ability to work on own initiative/prioritise and manage own time

Desirable

• Evidence of range of communication skills
• Physical examination of the newborn (NIPE)
• Advanced skills including perineal suturing, venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration
• Took part in skills drills with the MDT for training purposes in emergency situations

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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).

Job responsibilities

• Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care, duty of candour, equality and diversity.

• Handle information and data in line with national and local policies and legislation

• Being an accountable professional

• Act professionally at all times in line with the NMC Code and the organisations values and behaviours, policies and guidelines

• Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems

• Recognise and work within the limits of own competence as defined by the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates;

• Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Apply and promote safe and effective practice that places the individual and/or family/carer at the centre of care, in a manner that promotes recovery, individual wellbeing and self-care

• Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice, operating within national and local ethical, legal and governance requirements

• Act as role model for others working with honesty and personal integrity in all aspects of practice, participate in reflective practice and learn from significant events.

• Maintain active status on NMC register

• Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health

• Support patients and service users to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing

• Actively be involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health and the promotion of wellbeing

• Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities.

• Provide and Monitor Care

• Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients, their families and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care

• Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning

• Recognise, report and escalate where required any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

• Act independently and in partnership with others to: ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised; and resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families

• Support other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care

• Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance

• Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children

• Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences

• Support colleagues, staff, patients and relatives in distressing, challenging or emotional circumstances, which can be unpredictable in nature.

• Research and Development

• Apply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service improvement context, working within an ethical framework

• Contribute effectively to audit, development of evidence-based practice and innovation in the delivery of health and care

• Adhere to ethical, legal, governance and quality assurance frameworks that pertain to research development and innovation

please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to deal with non -routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/service user contact Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers an d all members of the multi - disciplinary team Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent English and maths or Functional Skills
• Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained with The Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency Understands the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice; Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
• Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice Has experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice

Desirable

• Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
• Understands revalidation Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Evidence of receiving complex and/or sensitive information

Desirable

• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles

Planning and Organization

Essential

• Professional at all times Motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others Calm and objective Approachable
• Ability to deliver patient-centred care Ability to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required (e.g. registered nurse / doctor) Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload

Desirable

• Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles IT skills

EDI

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

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).

Job responsibilities

• In addition to the main Registered Nurse Job description and person specification (which is a generic document) it is essential that all applicants to this position:-

• Have the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties which in this post includes wearing Radiological (x ray) protection (Lead Apron / Tunic) as this is a radiology area.

• Are able to work on-call according to roster after appropriate training and induction.

• Delivery of effective health care within the organisation.

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

• Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients. Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.

• Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.

• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

• Establishing effective leadership and communication.

• Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.

• Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.

• Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.

• Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.

• Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• RGN 1st or 2nd Level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
• Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Desirable

• Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Leadership and Education

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
• Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit
• Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
• Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team with minimal supervision

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
• Basic Knowledge of IT
• Able to maintain accurate patient record

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment
• Some posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information

Desirable

• Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
• Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS

Professional Development

Essential

• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Able to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Resource Utilisation

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

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).

Job responsibilities

• To work closely with the Lead Midwife for the EMMMN and other members of the core team

• To co-ordinate, supervise and maintain robust data collection and validation mechanisms across all network Trusts.

• To be responsible for the efficient collection and data entry onto the database for the EMMMN MDT.

• To work with other trusts in the network to locate missing data and ensure accuracy when inputting to the database.

• To support the analysis and report data as required, obtaining data from a variety of sources.

• To be responsible for the provision of timely and accurate information to other staff to ensure the production of reports and analysis when required.

• Where appropriate, to liaise with other departments and hospitals within the network.

• To provide administrative facilitation of team meetings including preparing, organising and circulating agendas, minutes of the previous meetings and recording the outcome of MDT meetings.

• To ensure as far as possible that colleagues are able to join the meetings via electronic conferencing as required.

• To collate all relevant documentation for team meetings, to include where appropriate patient notes, investigation results and clinic letters.

• To take minutes and record attendance at MDT meetings accurately and to circulate appropriately.

• To provide general administrative duties to the multidisciplinary team to include typing letters, photocopying, filing, basic clerical duties and distributing documents quickly and efficiently.

• To be the point of contact and support for members of the MDT

• To take and relay messages clearly and accurately.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• A level / NVQ III or relevant equivalent training and experience gained in administration post -for a min of 2 years.
• Clinic Management/Waiting List or relevant experience

Desirable

• HISS/PAS experience NHS systems and procedures Excel, Power point , Word Data Quality Experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Highly effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Able to work without close supervision
• Able to act on own initiative

Desirable

• Attention to detail

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise schedules and workloads
• Able to work and deliver against deadlines and targets

Experience

Essential

• One year's secretarial or administrative experience. Data inputting. Managing meeting experience.

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Medical administration experience
• At least one year working in a large complex organisation.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

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).

Job responsibilities

Network activities are organised into Themes overseen by a matrix of CRDC Directors and specialists drawn from the Network. Activities are led and coordinated by the Network Operational Management Team led by the Network Operational Director.

This Business Development Coordinator will work closely with the existing Operational Program Manager, in consultation with industry and commercial clinical trials organisations, supporting CRDCs to delivery UK trials to time and target.

They will build relationships with CRDC operational teams, coordinating Network support for commercial trial activity at a site and study level, signposting and sharing best practice across CRDCs, as well as monitoring and reporting activity.

As a new role you will have the opportunity to develop alongside a small team, with experienced leadership, in an exciting and fast-paced research environment.

Working predominantly remotely, you will work with minimal supervision and the ability to manage your own time and workload will be crucial.

You will have a collaborative attitude and work flexibly under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or have substantial relevant experience

Desirable

• A higher-level degree in business or technical subject
• Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP)

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge, experience and understanding of commercial research trial activity and environment in the UK
• Experience of brokering profitable deals, and the facilitation of business development
• Good understanding of and experience in business engagement and management
• Extensive experience working in a commercial environment with a range of businesses and organisations (corporate, public sector, SMEs, government)
• Extensive account/project management experience; providing excellent service to clients

Desirable

• Understanding of the academic environment; working within a higher education or industry context
• Understanding of competitor analysis, market positioning and market segmentation
• Experience in commercial deal making: writing and pricing propositions and negotiating terms and conditions with partners and/or clients
• Experience of reviewing technical and legal documents and negotiating terms and conditions

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Successful team working and people management
• Articulate and convincing communicator and presenter; confident at pitching
• Ability to build and nurture sound relationships and work collaboratively with academics, industry and a wide range of stakeholders
• Negotiation and influencing skills

Skills

Essential

• Proven track record delivering results based on KPIs
• Strong delivery and results oriented focus
• Strong client focus and ability to provide value-added
• Commercial acumen and ability to handle data with a high level of attention to detail
• Advanced problem solving and 'can-do' attitude
• Champions continuous improvement (both personal and team development and business growth)

Desirable

• Ability to write persuasive and rationalised arguments (business cases and propositions)

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage workload flexibly to meet changing needs
• Coordinate and collate sources of information (data and systems), enabling an accessible repository for reporting

Desirable

• Vision and commitment to new ways of working and healthcare delivery

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Strategic and analytical mindset

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).

Job responsibilities

• Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care

• Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk

• Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards

• Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported

• Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody

• Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice

Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse/qualified ODP
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Degree in nursing or health related subject
• In possession of or willingness to work towards a recognised NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development or reflective portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance in the NHS
• Audit experience / research skills
• Experience in the speciality applied for.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical care
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
• Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties in the role
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Ability to identify learning needs planning.

Desirable

• Displays motivation and ideas of future career pathway and personal development planning.
• Maintains sickness levels within Trust target

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team
• Able to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the healthcare setting
• Good verbal and written skills
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions basic knowledge of IT

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
• Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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).