Total 21 business management project planning job vacancies in Health / Beauty / Fitness category in Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3LW

Dental Therapist Jobs in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. £57,200 - INDEPENDENT, mixed practice, fantastic local reputation, friendly and supportive team - Visa sponsorship available if required. Zest Dental Recruitment working in partnership with a modern, superbly equipped Independent Dental Practice is seeking to recruit an experienced Dental Therapist.

• Independent Dental Practice
• Full-time Dental Therapist
• Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
• £57,200 per annum
• 8 am to 5 pm
• Friendly and supportive team
• Visa sponsorship is available if required
• Mixed practice offering a huge breadth of dental treatments
• Established dental practice providing high-end cosmetic procedures & NHS
• Patients are NHS, Private, and via the practice's maintenance scheme
• Whitening using Zoom (not compulsory, paid privately, training provided if you wish)
• Superb practice with state-of-the-art equipment and excellent clinical and support team
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Dedicated nurse and reception for dental therapy
• Support from the clinical and deputy clinical director
• BDA Good Practice
• Permanent position
• Reference: DW6643

Located in Hull, this is a multi-surgery practice accommodating dentists with expertise in each specialist branch of dentistry. The practice is a provider of NHS dentistry in the area but also has an excellent reputation for the provision of independent fee-paying treatment including cosmetic and implants. This is a practice that really sees the benefit of dental therapy and you will benefit from being able to use your full range of skills:

Scale and polish
Periodontal treatment
Fillings for children and Adults
Fluoride application
Impressions for whitening trays
Whitening using Zoom (paid privately) (training provided)
Fissure sealants

The practice is extremely well organised and structured with spacious surgeries, equipped to an exceptionally high standard. You will benefit from a dedicated nurse and reception and with full support from the clinical director in this FD training and BDA Good Practice.

The practice boasts separate waiting areas which are designed with comfort in mind with coffee machines and televisions to relax patients before their treatment. The practice has a great management and administrative infrastructure and promotes a friendly team-orientated work environment.

This is a superb opportunity for a Dental Therapist seeking an excellent practice to work in, wishing to work within a professional environment with great career prospects, training and support.

Applicants must be qualified Dental Therapists and be registered with the General Dental Council.

For further information regarding this position, confidential enquires can be made by submitting your CV to Zest Dental.

Dental Therapist Jobs in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. INDEPENDENT, Established predominantly private dental practice, fantastic local reputation, full time, great earning potential. Zest Dental Recruitment is working in partnership with an established dental practice seeking to recruit a Dental Therapist.

• Independent Dental Practice
  Full-time opportunity (Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5pm)
  Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
  Great earning potential, £10-£12/UDA & 45% split
  30 minute appointments
  Nurse support
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development
• Practice marketing via Instagram etc.
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4471

This is a modern and well-equipped five-surgery independent dental practice. We are seeking a confident and competent Therapist, comfortable with taking time to build relationships with patients and provide the best patient experience.

The practice benefits from superb equipment, computerised with SOE, CT Scanner, digital x-ray, and endodontic microscope.

The successful candidate will be an experienced GDC registered and qualified dental therapist.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to Zest Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

The PumpHouse, Kununurra's premier waterfront restaurant showcasing the region’s best views and produce, is seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced Sous Chef. Constructed in 1961 with the inception of the Kununurra township, The PumpHouse was once an integral part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Now heritage-listed, the building was repurposed in 2008 to offer a waterfront restaurant showcasing the region’s best views and produce.

Kununurra is the gateway to the East Kimberley, WA surrounded by breathtaking scenery, rock formations, and waterways. This established town with a population of close to 8,000 has a major supermarket, restaurants, primary and secondary, Tafe, medical centres and hospital and an outdoor drive-in theatre. Kununurra is conveniently linked by air to Darwin, Broome and Perth.

The Pumphouse is part of the HMC group of businesses which includes Nexus Airlines, Aviair, HeliSpirit, Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments, Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge and Bungle Bungle Guided Tours.

The Sous Chef will report directly to the Head Chef and will ensure the highest standards of customer food experiences, compliance with company and regulatory requirements, and financial profitability.

Your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:


• Prepare menu items and special requests to meet dietary requirements.
• Manage shift kitchen operations in compliance with standard operating procedures ensuring all food is prepared to a high standard with a strong focus on safety, quality and presentation.
• Support the Head Chef with the development of menus, recipes sourcing of produce, and stock control.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual, and other operational management plans as requested.
• Adhere to relevant legislative requirements, policies and procedures and actively participate in all meetings and learning and development opportunities.
• Deliver shift operations in line with approved rosters and budgets.
• Provide a high level of support to the Head Chef to induct, train, lead and motivate kitchen personnel.
• Lead kitchen operations to cover Head Chef leave periods or absence.
• Other duties as requested by management in keeping with the position of Sous Chef.


About You

• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery trade qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years Previous Sous Chef or Senior CDP experience in a full service a la carte establishment.
• A genuine flair for creative modern Australian cuisine.
• Self-motivated with a positive outlook and ability to foster a strong, collaborative team culture.
• Safety first mindset with a strong working knowledge of the Food Safety Act, and awareness of Safety Management Systems.
• Adaptable to change and ability to meet the dynamic needs of a full service kitchen operation.
• A high level of understanding of safety work and food hygiene practices.
• Own transport, and current “C” Class Driver’s Licence.

The successful candidate will need to complete a satisfactory national police check, drug and alcohol test prior to commencement.

What we Offer You

• An opportunity to make your mark in a well-known, yet reinvigorated restaurant within an award-winning tourism and hospitality company
• An attractive salary of $80,000 to $85,000
• Accommodation assistance
• Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company
• A great team environment
• Salary Sacrifice / salary packaging benefits
•

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please see the attached job description to view the full role details and the essential person requirements for the role.

Dental Therapist Jobs in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. INDEPENDENT, Established predominantly private dental practice, fantastic local reputation, full time, great earning potential. Zest Dental Recruitment is working in partnership with an established dental practice seeking to recruit a Dental Therapist.

• Independent Dental Practice
  Full-time opportunity (Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5pm)
  Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
  Great earning potential, £10-£12/UDA & 45% split
  30 minute appointments
  Nurse support
• Plenty of opportunities for professional development
• Practice marketing via Instagram etc.
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4471

This is a modern and well-equipped five-surgery independent dental practice. We are seeking a confident and competent Therapist, comfortable with taking time to build relationships with patients and provide the best patient experience.

The practice benefits from superb equipment, computerised with SOE, CT Scanner, digital x-ray, and endodontic microscope.

The successful candidate will be an experienced GDC registered and qualified dental therapist.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to Zest Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

The Team:

The W.P. Holman Clinic, Launceston, provides comprehensive specialist inpatient and outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services to the Northern Tasmanian community. This includes the state-wide brachytherapy service.
The W.P Holman Clinic also plays an active role in cancer education and research within Tasmania.
The Clinic is situated in the Launceston General Hospital complex and provides direct access to a range of medical, surgical and hospital services required to deliver quality, person-centred cancer care.

The role:

Manage and coordinate oncology projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the Northern Cancer Service utilizing a highly developed understanding of clinical trials research.
Responsible for undertaking robust research activities that contribute to Northern Cancer Service policy or projects.
Establish and maintain consultative links within the Agency and with community and industry representatives, and engage with clinical trial

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Project/Research Nurse ? Northern Cancer Service (503858) (Launceston)

Opportunity to Join a 30-Year-Established Equipment Manufacturer
Partner with accomplished engineers and skilled management professionals.




About Our Client

Our Client is a leading engineering company specializing in innovative waste management solutions, offering tailored designs, manufacturing, and services for efficient waste handling and recycling.



Job Description


Develop and Implement Health & Safety Policies: Create and maintain health and safety policies that comply with current legislation and industry best practices.
Conduct Risk Assessments and Safety Audits: Regularly perform risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions based on incident investigations.
Ensure Compliance with Standards and Regulations: Maintain compliance with ISO , ISO , and Australian HSE regulations, including preparing performance reports for management.
Drive Continuous Improvement in Safety Performance: Lead initiatives to enhance safety performance and



... Click here to view more detail / apply for Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner

The Company
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading healthcare provider, part of a respected group. committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment. They are seeking a proactive and dedicated Safety, Health & Wellbeing Business Partner to join their team and contribute to the ongoing success of their safety and wellbeing initiatives.
About the Role:
As the Safety, Health & Wellbeing Business Partner, you will be instrumental in implementing National Safety, Health & Wellbeing Strategies at the site level, while also tailoring strategies to meet local needs and trends. You will collaborate closely with site leadership to ensure compliance with the National Audit Tool, the company's Health Safety Management System standards, and all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Health & Wellbeing:

Comply with and promote all occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Safety, Health & Wellbeing Business Partner

Job Title : Occupational Therapist ( Project )
Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified
Location : Castlemead - Southwark Adult Social Care, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.83

This post is in the Mental Health Reablement Team, which is a short-term service that aims to prevent and reduce social care needs whilst promoting independence and recovery within the community. The aim is that, through a targeted, brief intervention, service users can enhance their wellbeing and independence and avoid longer-term social care support. The team is comprised of social workers, occupational therapists and assistant practitioners. Service users will have the appearance of needs under the Care Act 2014 and practitioners will tailor interventions to specific outcomes identified alongside service users and, if appropriate, other professionals or family members.

The occupational therapist role within Mental Health Reablement Team has two main functions. Alongside other members of the team, they will hold a caseload and deliver Reablement interventions, working creatively to prevent and/or reduce needs resulting from mental ill health. The occupational therapist will also provide support to other members of the team through specialist OT assessment, and may prescribe equipment when appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to expand their specialist knowledge and skill relating to:
• Assessment and Support Planning
• Specialist OT assessment via the Model of Human Occupation
• Safeguarding / Risk Assessments
• Resources and procedures
• Identification of continuing healthcare and social care needs
• Identification of mental capacity, Safeguarding, DoLS and complex family issues
• Identification of motivation to change
Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
1. HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with at least one recognised OT qualification
2. Knowledge of current and proposed legislation, policy and guidance in relation to community care in general, in particular relating to people with mental health needs

1. Knowledge of OT theory, specialist assessments and interventions

Knowledge and understanding of Reablement, wellbeing principles, strengths based and rehabilitative practice
1. Knowledge of the principles of equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice in assessment and the provision of services
2. Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) / Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) or Best Interest Assessor (BIA) or willingness to train

Experience:
1. Experience of supporting adults with limitations caused by mental illness/impairment, including 1:1 work, the identification of needs and planning and implementing treatment
2. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with multiple agencies to facilities holistic assessments and working collaboratively to support people to achieve their goals and maximise their independence
3. Experience of using OT specific assessments and/or strategies to support independence
4. Experience of undertaking or supporting safeguarding adult’s investigations and person centred safeguarding plans

A Vacancy at NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.


Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered pharmacy technician to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Project Support Manager role. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Team Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System, working within a team of highly skilled and motivated Pharmacists and Technicians who share an overarching goal to support quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing in Staffordshire.

There is opportunity to be a key part in the delivery of broad range of medicines optimisation projects covering strategic programmes such as high cost medicines, formulary management, prescribing analysis, and Medicine Optimisation governance. These all building on and utilising the key skills of Pharmacy Technicians in providing technical support to agreed projects, facilitating the development, effective delivery and monitoring of the project plans within the overarching Medicines Optimisation Strategy

The successful applicant will require excellent IT skills, Office Packages, particularly Excel for data analysis. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities will include the ongoing monitoring and review of high cost drugs/technologies. Including the monitoring of projects and work streams (for example, prescribing data analysis) and the day-to-day management of BlueTeq and Net Formulary which are software systems used within the team. The post holder will use an extensive range of prescribing analysis and data systems such as ePACT2, PrescQIPP, BlueTeq, Net.formulary, MedOptimise and GP clinical systems to allow them to play a key role in detailed prescribing data and analysis for the general monitoring of the prescribing budget and clinical, quality prescribing performance management. This will embed the post holder in to the planning and organisation of key medicines optimisation activities and projects, both in conjunction with primary and secondary care.

The post holder will be able to plan their workload within agreed deadlines, targets and competing priorities allowing the postholder to effectively manage competing deadlines and day to day work to fit the longer-term strategic plan.

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning functions; managing the NHS budget and arranging the provision of health services in the geographical area.

Location: Home based/hybrid working (most of posts). Travel on occasions to a Hub location with at least 1 days notice

New starters are expected to collect IT equipment, from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, and if based at home are required to have appropriate desk/chair/ relevant equipment in compliance with DSE regulations.

Posts at Band 8c and above, will take part in the On-call rota, flexible over 7 days, supporting the System Control Centre, with full training provided.

Unconscious Bias/Invisible Disability Training and Equality Induction are mandatory.

Interviews may take place via MS Teams or in person.

We promote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The post holder is a key member of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Team, whose overarching goal is to support improvements in quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System. (ICS)

The post holder will support delivery of a broad range of medicines optimisation projects covering strategic programmes such as high cost medicines, formulary management, prescribing analysis, and Medicine Optimisation governance.

Working as part of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team, the post holder will provide technical support to agreed projects to facilitate the development, effective delivery and monitoring of the project plans within the overarching Medicines Optimisation Strategy

In the spirit of matrix working, the post holder will be expected to collaborate with other team members by supporting ongoing medicines optimisation activities.

As an employee of the ICB, the post holder may gain privileged knowledge of highly confidential nature relating to private affairs, diagnosis and treatment of patients, information affecting members of the public, personal matters concerning staff, commercial confidences of third parties and details of items under consideration by the ICB. Such information should not be divulged or passed to any unauthorised person or persons.

Key Responsibilities

To support and provide high quality, regular, timely prescribing data and other relevant data to the Medicines Optimisation team and the Integrated Care System to inform progress against Medicines Optimisation projects, clinical audits, and performance improvement.

To monitor progress of projects and work streams which will include production of high-quality reports on achievement of milestones, data analysis (including prescribing data analysis) and assessment of performance outcomes.

To support the maintenance of embedded digital prescribing tools used across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care System to ensure cost effective prescribing for example, Blueteq and Net Formulary.

This includes supporting the daily operational management of Blueteq and Net Formulary

The post holder will support the Integrated Care Board Health Economy NICE Health Technology Appraisal Implementation Group (HENIG) or equivalent and Formulary Harmonisation Group (FHG)

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Key Working Relationships

Internal

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB Portfolio Teams

ICB clinical and other executive directors, senior managers, and wider staff

External

Integrated Care System (ICS) which may include:

Primary Care networks

GP Practices

ICS partner organisations

NHS England and Improvement Directors and Senior managers

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Service

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, other Acute providers

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Hospital consultants and other clinical staff

Local Representative Committees

Community Pharmacies

Job Responsibilities:

Communication & Relationships Skills

Provide high quality complex, relevant and timely prescribing data and other relevant data analysis and reports in a variety of accessible formats depending upon the audience, to support medicines optimisation strategy.

Support with influencing health care professionals within the health economy of the importance of medicines optimisation projects. This may involve supporting negotiation and motivation on complex project delivery, including linking in with other Integrated Care Systems or stakeholder initiatives.

Work with members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team and key relevant internal and external stakeholders to investigate the causes of any variance from planned delivery and contribute to the implementation of resolutions.

To support members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team by contributing to internal/external prescribing queries around high-cost medicines/technologies, corporate governance requests and formulary queries.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

The post holder will support the collation of data pertaining to prescribing to aid the preparation of project related reports (including presentations) to the required standard.

The post holder will need to use an extensive range of prescribing data systems such as ePACT2, Open Prescribing, PrescQIPP, OptimiseRx, Blueteq, Net.Formulary, MedOptimise, Primary care GP clinical systems and EMIS Enterprise, to provide. Detailed prescribing data and analysis for the general monitoring of the prescribing budget and clinical, quality prescribing performance management. The post holder will need to establish the most appropriate. source of data to be used or bring multiple components together.

The post holder will support the monitoring, identifying prescribing trends and benchmarking in key therapeutic areas.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Planning and organising several complex medicine optimisation activities or projects which require formulation and adjustment of plans daily.

Plans own workload within agreed targets and deadlines. Plans must be regularly reviewed and updated in the light of changes to current guidance or area priorities. This will necessitate the ability to manage the competing demands of day-to-day work and working to tight deadlines within the longer-term strategic plan.

Physical Skills Knowledge, Training & Experience

Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or a qualification listed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) pre 2017 standard.

Registration with GPhC as Pharmacy Technician and maintains fitness to practice via GPhC revalidation.

The role requires knowledge and experience of pharmacy across the health economy.

The postholder must be proficient in the use of a keyboard to an advanced level, and Microsoft Office tools through experience to produce clinical audits, documents, and reports.

Knowledge of analysis, interpretation and manipulation of prescribing data using Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Access.

The ability and willingness to undertake further training subject to support from the Integrated Care System.

Patient/Client Care

Contact with patients is incidental.

Policy/Service Development

The post holder will support the development of new Blueteq drug protocols to be used across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System. (ICS)

Undertakes Medicines Optimisation data gathering to inform local intelligence which is based on best practice, legal requirements, local policies, or national directives.

Be expected to implement policies within their own work area, and propose changes to existing policies and procedures.

Financial & Physical Resources

Contribute to system financial initiatives and cost improvement programmes by ensuring projects are delivered on time and milestones met.

Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring budgets, implementing, and evaluating projects and programmes or work, supporting the delivery of financial recovery/savings strategy by providing high quality project management and analysis.

Responsibility for the financial verification of documents/information submitted to the organisation to support medicines optimisation performance improvement.

Human Resources/Staff Management

To work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team to regularly deliver specialist training, advice, and support within the scope of the role to both existing and new staff. This may include delivering training and support on Medoptimise, Optimise RX, ePACT2, Net.Formulary and Blueteq.

Information Resources

To be responsible for the integrity of the data used for monitoring and reporting on the medicine’s optimisation strategy and supportive projects.

Develop and maintain prescribing related activity databases.

Set up and establish robust systems that enable effective audit of project delivery.

The post holder will need to use a range of IT applications to create reports and maintain project information. This requires regular requirement to use one or more applications such as Medoptimise, Optimise RX, ePACT2, Open Prescribing, PrescQIPP, Net.Formulary, Blueteq and EMIS Enterprise.

The post holder will support the delivery and operational aspects of Integrated Care Board Health Economy NICE Health Technology Appraisal Implementation Group (HENIG) or equivalent and Formulary Harmonisation Group (FHG)

Research & Development

The post holder will undertake complex data audits, surveys, and other research tools to support successful delivery of medicines optimisation innovation, as required.

Carry out regular research in the form of a collation of system prescribing related data, for a specified set of patients.

Freedom to Act

Expected results may be defined but the post holder will decide how they are best achieved. The job holder acts independently within appropriate guidelines and is aware when to refer to their line manager.

The job holder works autonomously on projects, but guidance may be provided by relevant members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team.


This advert closes on Friday 3 May 2024

The post holder is a key member of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Team, whose overarching goal is to support improvements in quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System. (ICS) The post holder will support delivery of a broad range of medicines optimisation projects covering strategic programmes such as high cost medicines, formulary management, prescribing analysis, and Medicine Optimisation governance. Working as part of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team, the post holder will provide technical support to agreed projects to facilitate the development, effective delivery and monitoring of the project plans within the overarching Medicines Optimisation Strategy In the spirit of matrix working, the post holder will be expected to collaborate with other team members by supporting ongoing medicines optimisation activities. As an employee of the ICB, the post holder may gain privileged knowledge of highly confidential nature relating to private affairs, diagnosis and treatment of patients, information affecting members of the public, personal matters concerning staff, commercial confidences of third parties and details of items under consideration by the ICB. Such information should not be divulged or passed to any unauthorised person or persons. Key Responsibilities To support and provide high quality, regular, timely prescribing data and other relevant data to the Medicines Optimisation team and the Integrated Care System to inform progress against Medicines Optimisation projects, clinical audits, and performance improvement. To monitor progress of projects and work streams which will include production of high-quality reports on achievement of milestones, data analysis (including prescribing data analysis) and assessment of performance outcomes. To support the maintenance of embedded digital prescribing tools used across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care System to ensure cost effective prescribing for example, Blueteq and Net Formulary. This includes supporting the daily operational management of Blueteq and Net Formulary The post holder will support the Integrated Care Board Health Economy NICE Health Technology Appraisal Implementation Group (HENIG) or equivalent and Formulary Harmonisation Group (FHG) The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Key Working Relationships Internal Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB Portfolio Teams ICB clinical and other executive directors, senior managers, and wider staff External Integrated Care System (ICS) which may include: Primary Care networks GP Practices ICS partner organisations NHS England and Improvement Directors and Senior managers Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Service University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, other Acute providers University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Hospital consultants and other clinical staff Local Representative Committees Community Pharmacies Job Responsibilities: Communication & Relationships Skills Provide high quality complex, relevant and timely prescribing data and other relevant data analysis and reports in a variety of accessible formats depending upon the audience, to support medicines optimisation strategy. Support with influencing health care professionals within the health economy of the importance of medicines optimisation projects. This may involve supporting negotiation and motivation on complex project delivery, including linking in with other Integrated Care Systems or stakeholder initiatives. Work with members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team and key relevant internal and external stakeholders to investigate the causes of any variance from planned delivery and contribute to the implementation of resolutions. To support members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team by contributing to internal/external prescribing queries around high-cost medicines/technologies, corporate governance requests and formulary queries. Analytical & Judgement Skills The post holder will support the collation of data pertaining to prescribing to aid the preparation of project related reports (including presentations) to the required standard. The post holder will need to use an extensive range of prescribing data systems such as ePACT2, Open Prescribing, PrescQIPP, OptimiseRx, Blueteq, Net.Formulary, MedOptimise, Primary care GP clinical systems and EMIS Enterprise, to provide. Detailed prescribing data and analysis for the general monitoring of the prescribing budget and clinical, quality prescribing performance management. The post holder will need to establish the most appropriate. source of data to be used or bring multiple components together. The post holder will support the monitoring, identifying prescribing trends and benchmarking in key therapeutic areas. Planning & Organisational Skills Planning and organising several complex medicine optimisation activities or projects which require formulation and adjustment of plans daily. Plans own workload within agreed targets and deadlines. Plans must be regularly reviewed and updated in the light of changes to current guidance or area priorities. This will necessitate the ability to manage the competing demands of day-to-day work and working to tight deadlines within the longer-term strategic plan. Physical Skills Knowledge, Training & Experience Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or a qualification listed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) pre 2017 standard. Registration with GPhC as Pharmacy Technician and maintains fitness to practice via GPhC revalidation. The role requires knowledge and experience of pharmacy across the health economy. The postholder must be proficient in the use of a keyboard to an advanced level, and Microsoft Office tools through experience to produce clinical audits, documents, and reports. Knowledge of analysis, interpretation and manipulation of prescribing data using Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Access. The ability and willingness to undertake further training subject to support from the Integrated Care System. Patient/Client Care Contact with patients is incidental. Policy/Service Development The post holder will support the development of new Blueteq drug protocols to be used across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System. (ICS) Undertakes Medicines Optimisation data gathering to inform local intelligence which is based on best practice, legal requirements, local policies, or national directives. Be expected to implement policies within their own work area, and propose changes to existing policies and procedures. Financial & Physical Resources Contribute to system financial initiatives and cost improvement programmes by ensuring projects are delivered on time and milestones met. Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring budgets, implementing, and evaluating projects and programmes or work, supporting the delivery of financial recovery/savings strategy by providing high quality project management and analysis. Responsibility for the financial verification of documents/information submitted to the organisation to support medicines optimisation performance improvement. Human Resources/Staff Management To work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team to regularly deliver specialist training, advice, and support within the scope of the role to both existing and new staff. This may include delivering training and support on Medoptimise, Optimise RX, ePACT2, Net.Formulary and Blueteq. Information Resources To be responsible for the integrity of the data used for monitoring and reporting on the medicines optimisation strategy and supportive projects. Develop and maintain prescribing related activity databases. Set up and establish robust systems that enable effective audit of project delivery. The post holder will need to use a range of IT applications to create reports and maintain project information. This requires regular requirement to use one or more applications such as Medoptimise, Optimise RX, ePACT2, Open Prescribing, PrescQIPP, Net.Formulary, Blueteq and EMIS Enterprise. The post holder will support the delivery and operational aspects of Integrated Care Board Health Economy NICE Health Technology Appraisal Implementation Group (HENIG) or equivalent and Formulary Harmonisation Group (FHG) Research & Development The post holder will undertake complex data audits, surveys, and other research tools to support successful delivery of medicines optimisation innovation, as required. Carry out regular research in the form of a collation of system prescribing related data, for a specified set of patients. Freedom to Act Expected results may be defined but the post holder will decide how they are best achieved. The job holder acts independently within appropriate guidelines and is aware when to refer to their line manager. The job holder works autonomously on projects, but guidance may be provided by relevant members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team.

For full details on the job role and essential person specifications please see the attached job description. Shortlisting will be carried out against the following criteria: Consultant Job Planning rounds and new job plan set up Revalidation and Appraisal process Junior Doctors rotas set up and management of Medical and Dental annual leave - all grades Medical and Dental terms and conditions Evidence of resilience in role Evidence of managing conflicting priorities Evidence of building relationships with all staff groups Evidence of partnership working Evidence of personal credibility

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

The Acute Pain team when fully recruited to currently comprises of 3 Band 7's and 1 Band 6 RN, the service is constantly being reviewed to ensure that we deliver safe, personal and effective care to all our patient.

In summary the post holder will..

Take day to day professional responsibility for the support and management of patients requiring pain management, providing safe delivery of quality patient care, expert advice on acute pain
management for inpatients to multidisciplinary colleagues and manage a caseload.
Be a competent practitioner able to work as part of a specialist team making decisions regarding pain management, including assessment, reviewing, ensuring appropriate treatment is planned and medication prescribed.

Ensure evidence- based practice and improvement by teaching, developing & improving pain management systems.
Work closely with and support the anaesthetic department to improve current and implement new pain management techniques across the Trust.

Working as an integral member of the Acute Pain Team co-leading day to day operational delivery ,taking responsibility for nurse led caseload. Responsible for delivery of evidence based clinical care , providing effective leadership & working with MDT professionals/practitioners to provide effective ,efficient & safe care to our patients. Responsible for monitoring & improvement of standards of care through supervision ,clinical audit ,evidence based practice ,delivery of education . Actively contributing to the clinical effectiveness process within the service ,managing the clinical database (MEDICUS) ,representing the service at divisional & trust level ,presenting activity reports regularly .Maintaining close links & working practices with Chronic Pain Service - working weekly session with Pain Management Service (chronic pain) Clinical Director Consultant - reviewing referred patients with persistent pain & involved with developing pathways of care

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards in their areas of expertise.

Acute Pain Team participating in the ongoing development of the acute pain service and supporting the utilisation of anaesthetic and pain management techniques
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide evidence-based pain management
• Provide advanced and competent nursing care to patients with pain problems and prescribe/recommend treatment plans following assessment and evaluation.
• Provide advanced and specialised advice and support to health care professionals, patients,
• Clinically assess patients with pain and make judgements on clinical condition and further pain management including escalation to medical colleagues where needed.
• Clinically assess patients receiving pain management treatment such as Patient Controlled analgesia, regional nerve blocks, local anaesthetic infusions, and make judgements on clinical condition and further pain management interventions required.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation of pain management plans
• Participate and/or lead clinical audit and present the findings to relevant groups
• Participate in updating and introducing guidelines and standard operating procedures as is deemed appropriate to the requirements of the service in collaboration with a named consultant
lead.
• Participate in the development and delivery of enhanced recovery programmes within the Trust
• Where relevant, assist and support departmental Leads/ Manager in achieving clinical, operational and corporate objectives.
• To establish robust working relationships with all team and service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement
• Support services to achieve meeting agreed financial targets.
• To generate and prioritise own workload.
• Contribute to pain management information given at various pre-operative schools
• The post-holder is responsible for the clinical evaluation of new equipment and makes recommendations relevant to purchasing policies for all equipment used in pain management.
• The post holder liaises with relevant suppliers at a local level, organising trials of equipment and provides advise to management about future requirements for equipment and product needs.


This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024

Acute Pain Team participating in the ongoing development of the acute pain service and supporting the utilisation of anaesthetic and pain management techniques Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide evidence-based pain management Provide advanced and competent nursing care to patients with pain problems and prescribe/recommend treatment plans following assessment and evaluation. Provide advanced and specialised advice and support to health care professionals, patients, Clinically assess patients with pain and make judgements on clinical condition and further pain management including escalation to medical colleagues where needed. Clinically assess patients receiving pain management treatment such as Patient Controlled analgesia, regional nerve blocks, local anaesthetic infusions, and make judgements on clinical condition and further pain management interventions required. Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation of pain management plans Participate and/or lead clinical audit and present the findings to relevant groups Participate in updating and introducing guidelines and standard operating procedures as is deemed appropriate to the requirements of the service in collaboration with a named consultantlead. Participate in the development and delivery of enhanced recovery programmes within the Trust Where relevant, assist and support departmental Leads/ Manager in achieving clinical, operational and corporate objectives. To establish robust working relationships with all team and service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement Support services to achieve meeting agreed financial targets. To generate and prioritise own workload. Contribute to pain management information given at various pre-operative schools The post-holder is responsible for the clinical evaluation of new equipment and makes recommendations relevant to purchasing policies for all equipment used in pain management. The post holder liaises with relevant suppliers at a local level, organising trials of equipment and provides advise to management about future requirements for equipment and product needs.