Total 5 information technology job vacancies in bracknell rg12 9rt

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Medicines Information (MI) department, based at Guy’s Hospital, is one of the busiest in the country and employs approximately 20 staff (including Clinical Governance and Formulary). In addition, at any one time, there are up to 8 trainee and junior pharmacists rotating through MI as part of their training programme.

The teams provide an enquiry answering service to:
• Healthcare professionals working at Guy’s hospital, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Evelina Children’s Hospital, King’s College Hospital and The Princess Royal University Hospital.
• Health care professionals working in community services and primary care
• Patients via our dedicated patient ‘Medicines Helpline’
• Primary care healthcare professionals via the Medicines Helpline

The team also undertakes pro-active work and contributes to local, regional and national MI outputs. It is one of the national centres commissioned to provide medicines advice for primary care as part of the Specialist Pharmacy Services (SPS).
• Work as part of a high-performing team to provide medicines information and advice within Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and to other service users in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilise your expertise to train a wide variety of pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff to provide medicines information and advice professionally and effectively.
• Maintain a theoretical and practical knowledge of medicines optimisation in primary and secondary care as it applies to the service needs.
• Assist in the development of training programmes and provide training in medicines information skills to trainee and junior pharmacists.
• Support the delivery of local projects for service development as requested by the Principal Pharmacist for Medicines Advice
• Be responsible for the provision of medicines management as part of clinical services provided directly to patients.

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:
• Put patients first
• Take pride in what they do
• Respect others
• Strive to be the best
• Act with integrity

Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.

Clinical Enquiry Answering

Provide clinical medicines advice to a range of healthcare professionals. This involves:
• Receiving and recording complex questions frequently related to patient care, clarifying the clinical problem to be addressed.
• Defining a search strategy in order to inform the response and researching the answer. This may sometimes involve the use of the individual pharmacist’s professional knowledge and expertise.
• Evaluating the information retrieved and making a judgement, often where there is conflicting advice.
• Formulating an accurate, evaluated and impartial answer to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Delivering the answer in an accurate, timely and helpful manner tailored to the individual healthcare professional’s needs and route of communication.
• To participate in relevant departmental developments/projects and attend appropriate monthly staff and continued professional development meetings.

Training
• To support the training in medicines information skills and knowledge of trainee, STEP (Structured Training and Experience for Pharmacists), and other rotational staff.
• To assist in the preparation and delivery of training materials and programmes and provide MI training for other pharmacy staff and health care personnel as requested by the Principal Pharmacist for Medicines Advice.
• To actively participate in the departmental journal club.

Clinical Governance
• To participate in Quality Assurance and peer review of MI enquiries completed to ensure that the enquiries meet the standards defined in the UKMI Quality Assurance for Enquiry Answering. This includes ensuring that the work is completed appropriately to a high standard using professional judgement and expertise to the agreed timescales.
• To accurately document enquiries onto the bespoke software package, MiDatabank
• To attend, in agreement with the Principal Pharmacist for Medicines Advice regional meetings to participate in and keep abreast of new developments as well as to build and establish networks with colleagues.

Pharmacy Clinical Services
• To provide a clinical ward pharmacy service to promote safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines in patients.
• To dispense at ward level when appropriate or assist in the dispensary during staff shortages (in agreement with line manager).
• To establish good working relationships at ward level and pro-actively contribute to activities that will help to improve patient experience.
• To carry out audits or service evaluations in agreement with line manager.
• To participate in the Pharmacy department rota duties by arrangement with the Director of Medicines Information, this includes the weekend rota.

Financial responsibilities
• The post-holder will not have budgetary responsibilities but will be expected to help ensure that the budgetary sum is managed appropriately in year by supporting efficiencies where possible.

Management and Professional Responsibilities
• To supervise and mentor rotational staff in Medicines Information providing advice and impromptu collaboration as required.
• To act as the Team Leader and organise a broad range of activities, adjusting plans to reflect a changing work environment.
• Deputise for the Highly Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Information) in their absence.
• To participate fully in the appraisal process and develop a strategy for continuing professional development in accordance with professional standards.
• In consultation with the post-holder, undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the Principal Pharmacist for Medicines Advice.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024

Organisational and Information Management To work autonomously in the information drop-in centre conducting holistic assessment/triage of patients and significant others to identify their information and support needs. Provide specialist advice and/or information from appropriate and up to date resources. Signpost and/or refer to other Health Care Professionals (HCPs)/organisations when necessary. Liaise with HCPs, medical teams, clinical nurse specialists and other Dimbleby Cancer Care teams when necessary. Keep up to date with advances in oncology and haematology, treatment options and potential side effects. Keep up to date and develop links with supportive services in the local community to improve access to information and support services for diverse service users. Compile service/service user reports as required. Attend Cancer Information team and Dimbleby Cancer Care meetings at Guys and relevant meetings at Guys Cancer at Queen Marys Hospital. Supervise and support volunteers. Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area. Education Assist with oncology and haematology services induction programme for Health Care Professionals (HCP). Attend and present at health and well-being events and educational programmes run by specific tumour groups to promote Dimbleby Cancer Care services. Act as a specialist resource on cancer management and support services for HCPs. Assess own educational needs and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments in line with requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council. Contribute to the Trusts clinical supervision programme for staff Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department Research and Development Promote and undertake nursing research and publish the outcome, updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice. Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and disseminate relevant information to staff. Lead and contribute to audit and research within the specialty in collaboration with colleagues, developing action plans and disseminating information. Aware of information and opportunities from A Centre Of Research for Nurses and Midwives (ACORN) to support nursing research and innovation Management, Leadership and Service Development Be a role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice. Provide leadership, management support and facilitate the development of the Cancer Information team alongside the Clinical Lead Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available. Work with the Cancer Information team, wider Dimbleby Cancer Care service and key partners within the trust to plan and deliver workshops and group support, and evaluate patient experience Maintain accurate records and ensure that confidentiality of information is adhered to Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members. Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective, timely service Provide cover for the other members of the Cancer Information team as appropriate. Develop policies and protocols in support of the specialist service. Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources. Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same. Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these to ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence-based practice. Assist the Lead Cancer Nurse , Clinical Lead and Delivery Manager with the strategic planning for the service within Guys and St Thomas Foundation Trust, as an expert practitioner. Represent Guys and St Thomas Foundation trust as an expert practitioner in the speciality in external situations e.g. conferences, committees, etc. Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships between clinicians, practitioners and managers within the specialty, across the Trust and in the community Build on networking with stakeholders/external charities. Ensure service user data is collected to help inform service development. To develop user involvement to obtain feedback and inform service development. Quality Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted. Enhance the interface between staff, patients, community staff and visitors Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings. Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans Maintaining the highest possible standard for Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQUEM) external accreditation General Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice and be accountable for his/her actions at all times. Maintain up-to-date records. Ensuring that confidentiality is respected and that the standards for Record Keeping are met. Ensure maintenance of clinical competence in line with professional revalidation needs. Please see attached Job Description for full details.

An exciting opportunity has arisen an experienced, highly motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join our cancer nursing team and to work collaboratively within our Cancer Information service. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), and will have a team-building focus. We are looking for someone who is proactive and has strategic vision for service transformation and to lead and develop the cancer nursing team.

The role will provide day-to-day leadership taking responsibility for line management of the information team.
• You will have the ability to work autonomously acting as an independent clinical resource for patients, carers and health care professionals.
• You will have a solid understanding of cancer care and be able to manage patient queries through our drop-in service, by phone and email.

The successful candidate will work within Dimbleby Cancer Care and alongside the wider Guy’s Cancer team offering personalised care to patients, their family members and carers. There will be opportunity and supported to develop your leadership skills and access to regular clinical supervision. The role is based at Guy’s Cancer Centre rotating to Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

Closing Date: 26th June 2024

Interview Date: 16th July 2024

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and management support to the Cancer Information team and will work alongside the clinical lead to facilitate the development and opportunities of building a highly motivated and specialist knowledge Cancer Information team, visible leadership is key in this role.They are expected to act as an independent clinical resource for patients, carers and other health care professionals with regard to support for those affected by cancer. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Personalised Care Lead to support delivery of the HOPE course and other supportive options for patients at the end of their treatment, Living with and beyond Cnacer. The post holder will need to have a solid understanding of cancer care and be able to manage patient queries through a drop-in, phone and email service.They will carry out nursing and information assessments and will require excellent communication skills plus holistic assessment skills. They will have a good knowledge of support services available to cancer patients, both within and outside the Trust and be able to signpost and refer patients according to their needs.The role is based at Guy’s Cancer Centre and you will be expected to work at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup to be involved in meetings and training and demonstrating leadership on both sites.

Dimbleby Cancer Care is an information and support service based at Guy’s Cancer Centre, London and at Guy’s Cancer at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup. It provides cancer information, psychological support, benefits advice and complementary therapies to patients and carers. The service operates Monday to Friday.



Organisational and Information Management



§ To work autonomously in the information drop-in centre conducting holistic assessment/triage of patients and significant others to identify their information and support needs.

§ Provide specialist advice and/or information from appropriate and up to date resources.

§ Signpost and/or refer to other Health Care Professionals (HCPs)/organisations when necessary.

§ Liaise with HCPs, medical teams, clinical nurse specialists and other Dimbleby Cancer Care teams when necessary.

§ Keep up to date with advances in oncology and haematology, treatment options and potential side effects.

§ Keep up to date and develop links with supportive services in the local community to improve access to information and support services for diverse service users.

§ Compile service/service user reports as required.

§ Attend Cancer Information team and Dimbleby Cancer Care meetings at Guy’s and relevant meetings at Guy’s Cancer at Queen Mary’s Hospital.

§ Supervise and support volunteers.

§ Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.







Education



§ Assist with oncology and haematology services induction programme for Health Care Professionals (HCP).

§ Attend and present at health and well-being events and educational programmes run by specific tumour groups to promote Dimbleby Cancer Care services.

§ Act as a specialist resource on cancer management and support services for HCPs.

§ Assess own educational needs and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments in line with requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

§ Contribute to the Trust’s clinical supervision programme for staff

§ Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department







Research and Development



§ Promote and undertake nursing research and publish the outcome, updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.

§ Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and disseminate relevant information to staff.



§ Lead and contribute to audit and research within the specialty in collaboration with colleagues, developing action plans and disseminating information.

§ Aware of information and opportunities from A Centre Of Research for Nurses and Midwives (ACORN) to support nursing research and innovation





Management, Leadership and Service Development



§ Be a role model and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.

§ Provide leadership, management support and facilitate the development of the Cancer Information team alongside the Clinical Lead

§ Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.

§ Work with the Cancer Information team, wider Dimbleby Cancer Care service and key partners within the trust to plan and deliver workshops and group support, and evaluate patient experience

§ Maintain accurate records and ensure that confidentiality of information is adhered to

§ Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.

§ Implement new initiatives where possible to run a cost effective, timely service

§ Provide cover for the other members of the Cancer Information team as appropriate.

§ Develop policies and protocols in support of the specialist service.

§ Implement and work within the Trust’s HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources.

§ Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.

§ Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these to ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence-based practice.

§ Assist the Lead Cancer Nurse , Clinical Lead and Delivery Manager with the strategic planning for the service within Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust, as an expert practitioner. Represent Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation trust as an expert practitioner in the speciality in external situations e.g. conferences, committees, etc.

§ Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships between clinicians, practitioners and managers within the specialty, across the Trust and in the community

§ Build on networking with stakeholders/external charities.

§ Ensure service user data is collected to help inform service development.

§ To develop user involvement to obtain feedback and inform service development.



Quality



§ Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust



§ Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.



§ Enhance the interface between staff, patients, community staff and visitors



§ Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.



§ Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans



§ Maintaining the highest possible standard for Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQUEM) external accreditation





General



§ Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice and be accountable for his/her actions at all times.

§ Maintain up-to-date records. Ensuring that confidentiality is respected and that the standards for “Record Keeping” are met.

§ Ensure maintenance of clinical competence in line with professional revalidation needs.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.


This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Jun 2024

Work closely with the respective Service Leads to ensure clinical skill mix and staffing levels meet the services needsThe post holder will work 30hrs per week. The role is base is flexible. The must haves for this role: Educated to a degree or having equivalent experience Having relevant Information Management Qualification or equivalent experience Information / data analysis and interpretation experience. Health roster experience Able to work autonomously, with the ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational, communication and time management skills to prioritise work If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kam Purewall (UCR/VW Service Manager) on 07976 228837 wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

We are looking to recruit a compassionate and motivated band 6 nurse to join our Cancer Information team in Dimbleby Cancer Care. This is an exciting development opportunity for someone who is interested in working within a multi-professional service delivering holistic person-centred care.

You will be expected to act as an independent clinical resource for patients, carers and other healthcare professionals who are supporting people with cancer. You will need to have a solid understanding of cancer care and have a good knowledge of support services available to cancer patients. We are ideally looking for someone with a minimum of two years’ experience in cancer care.

This is a direct patient facing role, offering support through our walk-in service, and via phone and email, at our site in Guy’s Cancer Centre and at our support centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.

We are looking to develop and expand our information service to ensure that a comprehensive service is offered to both our inpatients and outpatients and identify opportunities to develop new ways of working. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider Dimbleby team to ensure an innovative service which transcends boundaries and include some interesting project work within ED&I and personalised care.

We are looking for someone who is able to work autonomously and enjoys problem-solving and thinking outside of the box with excellent communication skills.
• To autonomously work in the information drop in centres and outreach service conducting holistic assessment/triage on patients and their carers to identify their information and supportive needs.
• Providing specialist advice and/or information from appropriate and up to date resources.
• Signpost and/or refer to other health care professionals (HCP)/organisations when necessary.
• Keep up to date on oncology and haematology diseases, current treatments and side effects.
• Keep up to date on supportive services in the local community
• Ensure all written information used is current and good quality.
• Support the nurse specialist – cancer information in compiling reports when requested.
• Coordinate information on tumour specific support groups ensuring dates, times and venues are set for the on coming year.
• Attend specific support groups when required.
• To support the nurse specialist – cancer information and wider cancer team to improve access to cancer information and support services for diverse service users including hard to reach groups within the cancer centre and associated cancer units.
• Undertake educational and promotional seminars to staff and patient groups about Dimbleby Cancer Care and other cancer related topics.
• Manage own workload and time appropriately and act as a role model for cancer information.

Dimbleby Cancer Care is the support and information service for Guys & St Thomas’ Hospitals providing cancer information, psychological support and complementary therapy to patients and carers attending the cancer centres. The service provides advice on emotional, family, financial and practical concerns. The team oversees the Cancer Information Centre at Guys Cancer Centre and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

The post holder will have regular and frequent contact with Dimbleby Cancer Care staff and volunteers, service and general managers, tumour specific clinical nurse specialists, clinical and medical oncology clinicians and staff, therapy radiographers, ward staff and others treating cancer patients within the Trust. In addition, there will be close contact with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Macmillan Cancer Support, as well as other charities and services.

Duties and Responsibilities
• To autonomously work in the information drop in centres and outreach service conducting holistic assessment/triage on patients and their carers to identify their information and supportive needs.
• Providing specialist advice and/or information from appropriate and up to date resources.
• Signpost and/or refer to other health care professionals (HCP)/organisations when necessary.
• Liaise with HCP, medical team, welfare advisors, Psycho-oncology Support Team where necessary.
• Keep up to date on oncology and haematology diseases, current treatments and side effects.
• Keep up to date on supportive services in the local community
• Participate in accurate collection of data.
• Ensure all written information used is current and good quality.
• Participate in ensuring there is a good level of stock and stationery and re order information accordingly.
• Support the nurse specialist – cancer information in compiling reports when requested.
• Coordinate information on tumour specific support groups ensuring dates, times and venues are set for the on coming year.
• Attend specific support groups when required.
• Attend information team and Dimbleby Cancer Care team meetings and to maintain a good dialogue of progress with the nurse specialist – cancer information.
• To support the nurse specialist – cancer information and wider cancer team to improve access to cancer information and support services for diverse service users including hard to reach groups within the cancer centre and associated cancer units.
• Undertake educational and promotional seminars to staff and patient groups about Dimbleby Cancer Care and other cancer related topics.
• Manage own workload and time appropriately and act as a role model for cancer information.
• Supervise and support volunteers at both sites
• To deputise for the nurse specialist – cancer information as required.
• To provide cover when necessary sometimes at short notice to cover periods of sick, study or annual leave



Educational
• Assist the nurse specialist – cancer information with the Dimbleby Cancer Care volunteer training programme. Planning and providing teaching sessions when required.
• To assist with the oncology services induction programme for health care professionals.
• Assist the nurse specialist – cancer information in developing a formatted presentation about DCC and the services it provides.
• Attend current educational programmes run by specific tumour groups to promote the Dimbleby Cancer Care team and services.
• Assist the nurse specialist – cancer information in planning and implementing presentations and road shows on cancer related topics within the trust and external agencies.
• To act as a specialist resource on cancer management and support services for health care professionals



Service Development/Management
• Implementing and supporting the nurse specialist – cancer information and supportive and palliative care manager with audits when requested.
• Assist the nurse specialist – cancer information in service development projects within the trust and satellite sites.
• Promote and support the DCC charity and attend trust service development meetings.
• Assist in developing information centre Standard Operation Policies (SOP) and other assessment tools.
• Supervise volunteers in absence of nurse specialist – cancer information.
• Build strong professional relationships with other departments in order to promote a good working environment.
• Build on networking with other stakeholders/external charities.
• Assist in the provision of information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate.
• Assist in the management of petty cash at the satellite sites.



Professional
• To be responsible for updating professional knowledge in the management of cancer patients, in line with the scope of their professional practice.
• To be responsible for continuing expert knowledge and skill through regular reflection and clinical supervision
• To ensure maintenance of clinical competence in line with professional revalidation needs.
• To be responsible for undertaking mandatory training designated by the Trust on a regular basis.



Compliance and Governance
• Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.
• Ensure all staff act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.
• Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
• Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives and ensure that all staff are aware.


• Will ensure that the Hospital’s policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.


• Will be familiar with the Trusts fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies to minimise risks to patients and staff.


• Will be fully conversant with the trust major incident plan, and understand the procedure.


• Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.



Communication


• To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individual’s needs.


• Be an effective communicator and be a role model in liaising with the community and other members of the health care team.


• • Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Wards/Departments and Trust wide




This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024