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Senior Mammographer / General Radiographer - Tunbridge Wells | Mammography/General X-ray | Part Time - 24 hours per week | Salary up to £45,000.00 prorated at £28,800 (depending on experience) and a Golden Hello welcome bonus £3,000** (pro rata) As Britain's largest Healthcare Charity, we've invested in state-of-the-art equipment and we're committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. Bring your caring nature and an eye for detail to work at Nuffield Health. With the emphasis on high quality care, here's where you'll shine. As a Senior Mammographer and General Radiographer at our Tunbridge Wells hospital, you'll have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), a postgraduate qualification in Mammography and high levels of technical knowledge. Ideally, you'll also have Radiation Protection Supervisor training and qualification, as well as the ability to work accurately and compassionately. As a Senior Mammographer/General Radiographer, you will: See each patient as an individual, offering understanding and empathy Deliver a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for a varied caseload - in the department, on the ward and in theatre Work with leading practitioners and cutting-edge practices, equipment and facilities Carry out scoping to develop policies and procedures Supervise and develop junior colleagues Ensure a service of the highest quality is delivered with sensitivity and compassion Take an active role in the administrative side of the departments in and outflow of images The Benefits - Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. We promise that we will support you with training opportunities, career development options and our unique health & wellbeing focused benefits package. As a Nuffield Health employee you will enjoy access to a free gym membership (plus discounted memberships for family members) - not to mention the Nuffield Health gym is less than a mile away from Tunbridge Wells hospital, access to our private healthcare, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) which increase to 38 length of service (inc BH) and a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. You can truly enjoy a whole range of benefits tailored to your lifestyle. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. The hospital provides high quality private healthcare for the residents of Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. As a not-for-profit hospital, we reinvest our profits into improving our facilities and services. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services. We work with industry-leading consultants to offer a wide range of services and treatments and have a special focus on orthopaedics, paediatric care, oncology, urology and cosmetic surgery. Our highly trained staff, led by our Director Of Clinical Services, provide care on an individual basis to encourage a speedy recovery and wellbeing. Find out more about our hospital using the link below. www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/tunbridge-wells Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. ** We value you and the expertise you will bring to Nuffield Health and the Charity, we would love to welcome you with a Golden Hello bonus as part of your employment here with us (subject to T&Cs). It starts with you.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with a passion for working with adults presenting with complex mental health difficulties. The successful person will need to encourage effective engagement of this cohort of people, maintaining compassion and hope through every contact. You will need to have the following key skills and experience: To have a genuine passion for working with adults presenting with complex mental health needs To be able to work well in a team To have excellent leadership qualities To provide evidenced based care that is recovery focused Professional To comply with all Trust policies and the Living Our Values Framework. To maintain professional registration with the GMC and a full Licence to Practice, be engaging in appraisal, revalidation and job planning. To maintain Approved Clinician (AC) status To comply with Trust mandatory training To operate with transparency, including maintenance of an electronic diary For Clinical and Non-clinical please refer to the attached Job Description

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 21/05/2024.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Reporting to the Associate Director of People Development, you will play a pivotal role leading on our clinical workforce development, shaping our Clinical Multi Professional Clinical Development and Education service by taking strategic responsibility for the following: Clinical Professional Education, Training and Development across all our clinical workforce groups, all clinical roles including medical education. Working collaboratively with senior clinical colleagues and external NHS/further education organisations in demand planning, educational contracts, clinical bids and building strong strategic relationships. Taking an equitable multi-professional clinical development & educational approach to all our clinical workforce areas and roles ensuring equity of the people development, training & education service. Leading the existing and introducing new clinical education, learning and development blended programmes of work to meet the needs of our Trust wide strategic clinical workforce plans and local service requirements to ensure our colleagues have the right clinical knowledge, skills, clinical competencies and confidence they require to deliver safe and effective patient care. Be the strategic clinical development & education conduit to our Senior Clinical colleagues in service, forge strong partnerships, be an integral part of the senior teams to support decision-making on new ways of working, clinical workforce strategies and anticipating the changes needed in clinical colleagues knowledge, skills, competencies and translating this into new training, development and education programmes for their team to design, deliver support. Demonstrate and ensure the effectiveness of all clinical training, development and education. Creation and management of a clinical development dashboard to show return on investment and visibility of all clinical training, development and education delivered to our colleagues. Take a continuous improvement approach to all development & education, reviewing effectiveness. Taking an agile approach, being comfortable to challenge how does this need to change/be done differently to support our colleagues and the needs of our clinical services. Utilising digital learning technology to enhance and support a blended learning approach on the delivery of development & education, monitoring improvements to the learner experience and ensuring learning is efficient and reaches all different learning styles/ways of working and divergent groups. Partners with, maximises relationships with HEIs/FEs and maintains close working relationships to optimise the best use of current programmes and work in partnership to develop new programmes and improve accessibility. You will work closely with the Directors of Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Directors and with the Associate Director of People Development to ensure that all areas of Clinical Training, Development & Education are in line with the wider NHS national workforce plan, Trust wide Strategy and People & Culture Strategy workforce ensuring we work in line with any clinical national guidance and new professional practices. The ideal candidate will come with an educationalist background, you will need to be registered with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professionals Council or be able to demonstrate considerable clinical and professional leadership experience in a clinical setting. You will be a subject matter expert on clinical education, clinical people development and pathways. You will also be used to working in a complex matrix organisation with a multitude of senior stakeholders, including medical and clinical workforce groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys shaping a service in line with a clinical service needs and ever changing environment, understands and can demonstrate the importance of being a strategic educational development partner, works collaboratively to continue to build RDUH as a learning organisation that will make a huge difference in delivering safe and effective patient care. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, across Monday to Friday. Interview Date: To be confirmed. For further information please contact: Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on 07958 931414 or email emily.simpson21@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Locally Employed Doctors (CT1/2 or ST1/2 level equivalent) General Medicine There are currently excellent opportunities at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for doctors wishing to enhance their CV, prior to either Core Training or Specialty Training applications. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated doctors to join our clinical teams in general internal medicine to include:- Gastroenterology Healthcare of the Older Person Cardiology There are opportunities to undertake a diverse range of clinical work and these posts will be invaluable for those looking to gain more medical experience prior to undertaking their next training post. All posts will have on-call commitments at CT level. The post(s) are available from February 2024 to August 2024 and are based at Torbay Hospital. There could be an opportunity to extend the post beyond the current planned finish date of August 2024. As one of the first organizations in the country to bring together the provision of acute and community health and social care, we are the ideal place to test fresh ideas and to be part of real change. The Trust has a great reputation for education and training, supported by feedback from Health Education England, working across the South West. We are leaders in innovation and have been at the forefront of many national service improvement initiatives. You will be expected to abide by the code set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and to continue to improve on the generic competencies outlined in the Foundation Programme. Other responsibilities include: Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patients agenda Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations including radiological tests, biochemistry and haematology tests and basic microbiological tests Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management, with a focus on effective communication Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high quality patient care Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required Participating in ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as timetabled Referring on to specialty inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system Completing discharge summaries Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions Supervising medical students Complying with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave Duties will include a combination of assessment, investigation and management of the general medical patient, from their admission to specialty ward to the point of discharge. You will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and to present at the daily board round to assist in patient management and discharge planning. All team members are expected to take an active part in liaison with patients, their careers and relatives and their healthcare workers in the community. Every team member has a responsibility to provide accurate discharge information to GPs and community hospitals. There are opportunities to undertake a diverse range of clinical work and these posts will be invaluable for those looking to gain more medical experience prior to undertaking their next training post. Doctors who are enthusiastic about working in a strong and committed medical team that delivers excellent care to patients will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding clinical experience. All post will have on-call commitments at CT level Posts can be either 100% clinical, or 80% clinical and 20% non-clinical, with non-clinical time being used for trust-approved work in quality improvement, medical education or leadership and management. We will also support our successful candidates in their development by offering funding for a postgraduate certificate in an appropriate subject. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham. We also provide health and social care to the local population. We have around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season. We employ approximately 6,000 staff including frontline health and social care staff, such as nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, consultants, and physiotherapists who work in your home and from a range of different premises across Torbay and south Devon such as community hospitals and clinics. Our purpose is to provide safe, high-quality care and social care at the right time and in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. We receive the majority of income from our commissioners, South Devon and Torbay NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, who receive an allocation of NHS money from the government each year and decide on the healthcare priorities for the local population.

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Clinical Responsibilities: As agreed in cooperative practice with colleagues, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone/video consultation, visiting patients at home, on call, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. To include the designation share of workflow and pathology reports. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self referred or referred from other health care workers in the organisation. Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Engaging with activities such as QOF/DES/IIF and other additional work essential for providing a full service for patients. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring management protocols, developing care plan for health. In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plan for health. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes agreed standards. In general the post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with GP working in Primary Care. Providing counselling and health education. Compiling and issuing computer generated acute and repeat prescriptions. Prescribing in accordance with practice prescribing formulary, or generically whenever clinically appropriate. Other responsibilities within the organisation. Awareness of compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines- Prescribing, CQC, Confidentiality, data protection and health and safety. Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation. A commitment to learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice. Contributing to the housekeeping and updating of computer based patient records. Contributing to read coding patient data. To comply with the practice IT policy. Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service. To comply with accurate patient identification procedures. To perform imaging examinations within The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines. To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration. To have a good knowledge of and be able to apply responsibly departmental wound management techniques for post interventional procedures and to give advice on aftercare. To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast. To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination or interventional procedure. In particular to be sensitive to their fears/anxiety regarding an interventional procedure such as a biopsy and help the patient to overcome these so that the procedure may be performed.

The Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA. Please see the attached person spec and job description for a full description of the role and responsibilities.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Bolham Ward is a 24 bedded ward: comprising of 3, 6 bedded bays and 6 side rooms, which are predominantly for infection control purposes. Bolham Ward specialises in the care of patients with neurological disorders (not strokes), and the care of older peoples medicine with a special interest in Parkinsons disease and general medicine. We are looking for a hard working, friendly, understanding, can-do person to fill the role of Ward Housekeeper. The post holder must be willing to turn a hand to most things. The team work together to provide the best possible care to patients and their friends and family. You will need to be able to work in/with the team but also use your own initiative at the right time. The post holder must have experience in the NHS and or Housekeeping in a large organisation. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 07:30/08:00-16:00/15:30 Interview Date: To be confirmed. For further information please contact: Anny Willett, Clinical Nurse Manager on anny.willett@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Job summary: The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Clinical responsibilities: In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols Providing counselling and health education Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards Collecting data for audit purposes Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible) Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. Other responsibilities within the organisation: Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & safety: The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients. Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances) Hand hygiene standards for self and others Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal Maintenance of own clean working environment Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually) Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use Maintenance of sterile environments Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/professional development: In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate.

As a Health Care Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assess and address the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations.

As a Health Care Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assess and address the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Carry out forensic sampling. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act. Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required. Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use. Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement. Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations.

Job responsibilities On a day-to-day basis the post-holder will be responsible to the Nurse in Charge of the shift. To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward. To carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g drip stands, medical equipment and commodes, are cleaned as per cleaning policy. To ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all time, e.g remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etc. To maintain upkeep of patients bed areas. To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the ward sister. To ensure specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishing. To ensure isolation nursing areas are cleaned appropriately. To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirement. To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks as requested. To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met. To provide people with assistance to eat and drink eg cutting up food, placing food and drinks within reach, encouraging patients to eat. To feed patients as directed by the nursing team. To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations. To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients. To take responsibility for the ward catering supplies, ensuring storage areas are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation. To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy. To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned. To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise. To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water. To carry out monitoring of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency. To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans, ensuring action is taken. To manage the wards defect call log book, ensuring all defects are logged, reported, recorded and closed down as appropriate. To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising as required for other services. To provide household maintenance in line with local policy: replace light bulbs, clock batteries, unblock sinks, etc. To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures. To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, eg taking waste to the ward disposal area. To clean and prepare beds and handle linen. To monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities. To ensure that patients space is respected including attending to patients fruit, flowers etc. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties. To maintain the safety of peoples property and belongings. To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches. To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour. To ensure the safe storage of equipment. To ensure equipment is in good working order and equipment repairs are carried out in line with Trust policy. To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate. To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required. To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required. To respond to requests for general information. To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality. To help resolve patients concerns and take appropriate action. To be aware of any new food hygiene standards changes to waste categorisation etc.