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The main duties of the role include but are not limited to; Undertake consultations with patients taking a comprehensive patient history, carry out physical examination use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to identify the potential diagnosis Exercise a higher degree of personal and professional autonomy using advanced clinical practice skills to include clinical interventions Refer patients for investigations when necessary/appropriate Make a final diagnosis, decide on and carry out treatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referral to primary or secondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate Ensure that all treatments and care provided are based on best practice/evidence-based care Plan and provide skilled competent care to meet the patients health and social care needs, involving other members of the healthcare team as appropriate Work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patient needs are met Asses and evaluate, with the patient, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed Use independent/supplementary prescribing skills for benefits of patient care Work independently and as part of the 7-Day GP Service team Assist in clinical audit and setting and monitoring of service and unscheduled care Identify and take appropriate actions to address risk to the patient, this will include: Identification of emergency care needs requiring despatch of a 999 ambulance Safeguarding children and protection of vulnerable adult issues which require referral on to other agencies in line with local policies Work independently and at the same time contribute to the work of the whole team to ensure the delivery of a consistently high level of service, this will include: Taking responsibility and being accountable for managing own workload, risk assessment and management, acting within professional codes and appropriately to the clinical team leader for advice and support Undertaking other duties when required, such as audits or administrative tasks Identifying issues which may negatively impact upon service delivery and reporting these on to the clinical support manager/clinical manager operational team leader/shift manager in a timely fashion Acting as a clinical resource for non-clinical staff who may require advice and support Maintain contemporaneous records of the consultation and action using clinical software and where necessary written records, in line with NMC guidance and local policies, guidelines and procedures Remain focused on the delivery of an excellent service within an unpredictable, diverse, and challenging workload Work remotely using EMIS Web following the Working At Home Policy ensuring records and patient information is protected following GDPR.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary.Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards. Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit. Undertake comprehensive risk assessment with clients, and record the rationale for therapeutic risk taking in the OT care plan. Provide specialist reports to inform statutory bodies i.e. Mental Health Act Commission. Undertake specialist assessments, and compile OT reports, on behalf of the MDT to inform interventions, diagnosis and outcomes for clients with complex needs. Contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the occupational therapy process in line with sound evidence based practice. Provide advice on issues related to ADL for other professionals and carers.Work closely with OT colleagues from other clinical settings / teams, providing individual and peer group support. Support the managerial aspects of the hub by supervising junior staff and supporting them to develop.

KEY DUTIES To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care and support more junior staff to do likewise. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients in a timely manner To take delegated responsibility from the Team Lead as required. To promote the HomeFirst pathway To promote enhanced moving and handling skills including moving with dignity To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain Professional Registration To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practise against these. To be responsible for a designated area of work, as delegated by a senior clinician. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively patient/client caseload, and use of time for self and more junior staff. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervision of practice. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the pathway and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care To train and supervise more junior staff and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition. See job description for additional information Advertising Date: 5th November 2024 Closing Date: 19th November 2024 Shortlisting Date: 20th November 2024 Proposed Interview Date: 28th November 2024 Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

KEY DUTIES Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager to the team, allocating workloads. Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward. To co-ordinate and manage patient flow within the unit including timely admission and discharge, ensuring national targets are met where possible. To promote the unit and the Trust in the most positive manner to patients, relatives, and the local population. To have knowledge of relevant national and local health policies and their impact on the service. To inform/escalate to Department/Ward Manager / Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice, and patient safety is compromised and develop appropriate actions. To assist and or lead in the development/implementation of local and trust policies and protocols relevant to the specialty, ensuring effective implementation in local area. To manage control and quality of levels of stock and equipment within the clinical and non-clinical areas and promote and ensure economic use of all resources. To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team. To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate. To promote and deliver effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other wards and departments in the Trust and externally. To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development and improvement. In the absence or as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager. Initiate and coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints involving staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so. Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process. To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review. To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/ carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations. To be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings. Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned which will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio- economic and cultural aspects which influence the care of patients within the unit. To contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward. To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high-quality patient care. To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care. To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit. To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing, and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements. To undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills. To regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts. Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.

KEY DUTIES Technical Duties may vary slightly from site to site so may or may not be applicable on all sites. Receive and barcode all samples and request forms as appropriate Enter Patient and Sample details into Laboratory Information System. Data entry of all patient identifiable information, clinical details and request details for all disciplines with the exception of Blood Transfusion into the Pathology (Telepath) system (accuracy is vitally important). Sort and deliver bar-coded samples/requests to appropriate department in a timely manner Receive requests into Telepath via the order communications systems Process samples through pre-analytical stages such as centrifugation, aliquoting into additional tubes, removal of clots and loading onto the analytical track to be analysed. Numbering, Telepath entry and loading of Blood Cultures onto the analyser in Microbiology Take and communicate as required all telephone enquires Prioritise urgent samples for fast tracking Process add-on Requests To use the Patient Administration System and other systems to check patient details. To carry out LIMS housekeeping manual patient merges in Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology once patient information has been checked in the above systems and to notify Blood Transfusion of any mismatches. Pneumatic Air Tube- Pathology Reception is responsible for receiving fault calls regarding the air tube that must be dealt with immediately as per policy. Purge air tube system and clear simple faults as required Report ongoing faults to Facilities Maintenance Respond to telephone enquiries from service users, patients, relatives, and departmental colleagues with correct use of telephone and the giving out authorised results from Telepath as required. Use of fax, photocopier, according to the manufacturers instructions, as required. Understand and follow storage and stock rotation requirements of relevant stock in various storerooms. Distribution of GP orders (including blood forms) to surgeries in a timely manner. To ensure that all reports are sorted and distributed to the relevant bodies through internal and external posting systems in a timely and efficient manner. Accurate filing and retrieval of reports. Scanning of request forms. To work closely with all departments within the Pathology Directorate to ensure that a timely accurate service is delivered. To provide cross cover for colleagues as and when required. Night rota staff will work in Microbiology including processing Blood Cultures to the point of loading and starting the analyser. Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department commensurate with the grade. Workflow Management Timely data entry of requests to facilitate maximum efficiency of turnaround times of results. Collect samples from wards/departments/Phlebotomists to meet required turnaround times when required by supervisor/manager. To maintain good working relations with all members of staff and to promote effective teamwork. To promote an efficient, courteous telephone manner to our service users. To actively participate in departmental meetings. Ensure risks to service such as faulty equipment or unexpected staff shortages are reported to the supervisors or manager as soon as possible. Replenish stock of blood bottles as required and prepare and despatch orders to community locations. Receive visitors to the laboratory as necessary Flexibility in helping to cover holiday/sickness absence. Participate in departmental meetings as required. To advise the Supervisor or Biomedical Scientists when consumables are approaching minimum stock levels, or take appropriate action Tidy Reception area when appropriate Decontaminate all work areas following Standard Operating Procedure. Health and Safety Adhere to Trust and departmental Health & Safety protocols and Fire regulations. Identify risks, and to be aware of risk assessments affecting the workplace. Report clinical incidents to the Blood Sciences Service Lead. Report any defects or required maintenance in building /services to the Blood Sciences Service Lead. Adhere to current Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation (COSHH). Ensuring the preparation, safe handling, storage, and disposal of reagents is carried out in accordance with departmental policy and COSHH legislation regarding hazardous materials and chemicals. Communication Communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues within the section and inform effectively at hand over. Actively participate in departmental meetings, team briefings, educational and audit meetings as appropriate. Ensure effective communication is maintained within the department. Maintain good working relations with all members of staff and promote effective teamwork.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. RESEARCH & AUDIT To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager

For more information about this role please see attached job description and person specification. Advertising Date: 11/10/2024 Closing Date: 01/11/2024 Shortlisting Date: 04/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date: 19/11/2024

What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. About you As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16. An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Undertake a range of patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 3 skills for patients as delegated by team leader or other qualified clinical staff. Offer advice to patients and carers on a wide range of health issues to include health promotion, lifestyle advice and self-care. Plan and organise own work schedule once delegated from team leader or Senior Nurse Practitioner Undertake basic patient observations. Work within existing clinical guidelines, policies and infection control procedures. Offer advice and support to patients and families in a wide range of situations. Communicate factual and sensitive information within confidentiality guidelines to patients, ensuring all information is appropriately documented and reported back to the team leader. Demonstrate own role to new starters and students. Ensure safe moving and handling techniques in the delivery of patient care, this can include the safe use of equipment. Communicate information to multi-disciplinary team and other agencies as appropriate. Undertake ordering and receipt of stores. Undertake further training to gain skills in other areas. Utilise NVQ level 3 skills within identified areas as required by the clinical team. Deliver patient care within essence of care standards and Trust guidelines and policies. Document care delivered within hand-written or electronic patient records. Participate in own PDR with team leader to establish objectives, reporting arrangements, supervision and ongoing development. Participate in mandatory training events. Work with community groups to improve patient participation and involvement. The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

KEY DUTIES Plan, co-ordinate and present clinical skills training and other learning opportunities as required in line with the Nursing Associate curriculum framework. Develop the quality of the learning environment for TNA & NAP students, determining interventions necessary to support those staff to meet the required learning outcomes. Monitor the progress of each TNA & NAP student and support TNA & NAP formative and summative assessments as dictated within the curriculum. Act as a resource / Champion of Learning in practice, supporting managers to ensure the delivery of a high-quality learning experience for TNA & NAP students. Liaise with the PEFs, Ward Managers, Education Links and HEIs to develop appropriate action plans to support the failing student. Liaise with the Practice Education Lead for Trainee Nurse Associates, the corporate nurse team and HEIs to support the Fitness to Practice process as required. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration. Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body. Develop education portfolio. Support the development, implementation, and review of education in practice learning environments in line with the Nursing Associate curriculum framework. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Support the development, co-coordination, evaluation, and implementation of education programs for the TNA & NAP students. Liaise with the PEF team to ensure placement opportunities are maximized for TNA & NAP students, taking into account current capacity of learners in those areas. Identify learning needs in relation to study skills / academic support required for the TNA & NAP students and signpost the learner to support available in HEI. Support the development of clinical practice assessors and supervisors who provide supervision and support structures for TNA & NAP students. Undertaking Quality Assurance visits across the organisation in relation to the workplace development of TNA & NAP Developing and maintaining links with HEIs to support practice assessors and supervisors, e.g. contributing to curriculum development, validation, and review of the annual quality review of education contracts. Provide pastoral support to TNA & NAP and prepare and support managers in. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES Plan inductions, clinical skills teaching and inter-professional learning opportunities for TNA & NAP students, working in partnership with the wider Clinical Education Team to support the development of programmes and learning opportunities for TNA & NAP students. Collaborate with Preceptorship coordinator to support learners transition into professional practice. Work with supervisors/assessors to develop educational development plans in order to meet the requirements of the TNA, NAP curriculums. Collaborating with the wider clinical education teams, identify opportunities where multi-professional teaching, practice supervision can be facilitated as a foundation for inter-professional learning. Collaborate with placement providers and HEIs to ensure rigor in practice learning is maintained; learning outcomes can be met and are aligned with Service need.

To undertake comprehensive holistic assessments, devise treatment plans individualised to patient needs, reviewing and adapting during patient journey from initial assessment through to discharge. To gain consent through engaging patients / clients through their therapy journey, enabling them to experience choice and as part of their recovery. To prioritise designated Occupational Therapy referrals according to need, risk and service capacity To plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals including sensory integration difficulties within ward/rehab hub setting. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment. To provide clinical advice, expertise and leadership within your team. To monitor and offer professional advice and leadership to all team members with regards to their caseloads and working practices. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To monitor, via performance management, the care plans developed for service users by all sector members to ensure that they are appropriate and of a high standard. To liaise with family members, carers, GPs and other professionals as necessary when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To be a point of contact for service users and carers that have concerns regarding their care, making every effort to resolve their concerns sensitively and promptly, referring to and informing the Team Manager as necessary. To develop a risk management plan for service users under your care, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately. To monitor and work with all team members to ensure that service user risk is managed appropriately and that risk management plans are of a high quality. Understanding risk assessment, being able to assessrisk and complete management plans. To lead the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users under the care of the sector you have responsibility for. Monitor and ensure high standards relating to the planning and delivery of Occupational Therapy activities and comply with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, contributing to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy. To monitor the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users by supervision of sector members caseloads and via audit. To use skills gained through training and experience to de-escalate situations where service users become physically or verbally aggressive. Use your judgement, gained from experience, to establish if a service user requires assessment by a medic or possibly hospital admission. To use skills gained through experience to deal with service users who become anxious, hostile or distressed. To ensure all sector members get appropriate support following violent incidents and liaise with the Team Manager to ensure any identified actions arising from such incidents are implemented. To participate in and/or lead service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions. To develop care plans that enable service users to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and independence to help them to remain in the community in their chosen setting or return to this on discharge. To demonstrate an understanding of capacity and mental capacity Act. Please see attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities and duties. For developmental post competency framework is utilised to support transition from band 5-band 6 (Annex 21 AFC)

KEY DUTIES To assess and identify the individual needs of patients and their carers, planning and implementing appropriate treatment programmes within both hospital and community settings. To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication. To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers. To liaise with hospital/community-based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community. To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence To attend ward rounds, case conferences and goal planning meetings CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To assess and identify the individual needs of patients and their carers, planning and implementing appropriate treatment programmes within both hospital and community settings. To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication. To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers. To liaise with hospital/community-based staff as appropriate to ensure continuity of treatment and provision of equipment/adaptations to facilitate hospital discharge/prevent re-admission and support resettlement/re-enablement into the community. To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence To attend ward rounds, case conferences and goal planning meetings ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the occupational therapy team Leader to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the department as a whole. To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and Trust requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate multi professional groups in the form of reports and letters. To be actively involved in the collecting of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the Trust. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including the prompt recording and reporting of incidents via the Datix system, informing the occupational therapy team leader. To comply with the organisational policies and procedures, with involvement in reviewing and updating these as appropriate. To undertake any other duties that may be considered appropriate by the occupational therapy team leader. Develop and improve information sheets and booklets for patients, in line with trust policy as directed by occupational therapy team leader. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To provide professional practice education of O.T. students on placement and to assist in the education and development of other health professionals. To actively assist in the promotion of Occupational Therapy through professional practice and delegated activities. To ensure continued professional development including attendance at relevant postgraduate training and actively participating in in-service training. To keep an up to date Personal Development Plan and Professional Development Portfolio. To participate in activity around clinical audit and work towards initiatives within department/service/directorate as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on the best available clinical evidence. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts/omissions. To ensure that any equipment, furniture or building in need of repair is reported in line with Trust procedure. To take advantage of clinical network opportunities and working parties within and outside the organisation. In close liaison with senior staff, to identify and contribute towards service development to address quality issues. To operate systems of supervision/appraisal for junior staff members. To develop own clinical knowledge and leadership skills and to share expertise for the improvement of patient care. To undertake research and ensure compliance with all Trust Research governance procedures. To be aware of and identify changes in service demand and report to senior staff. Contribute to the ordering and maintaining of materials / equipment / resources to facilitate patient care. In the absence of senior staff to take responsibility for the daily running of the department. To attend/participate in O.T. briefing sessions and to feedback and inform others as appropriate.

MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP (including financial / physical resources and staffing) To demonstrate leadership by means of: Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, toimprove service delivery. Contributing to Policy changes as appropriate. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of KIPs. To provide specialist advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patient/clients within sphere of practice. The post holder will be expected to prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice and that of others. To manage resources to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the organisation. To train, supervise / case manage and performance manage staff and students in line with organisational policies. CLINICAL To be responsible for the specialist assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner. To develop and demonstrate specialist clinical skills, utilising evidence based practice and value based care / intervention. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, ensuring competence to use the equipment and that of other practitioners. Where the administration of drugs is a requirement, this should be undertaken in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991. To be proactive in providing advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of treatment and to ensure a consistent approach to patient / service user care / intervention. Registered practitioners who are non medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT To maintain own professional / personal development (CPD) by keeping up-to-date with current developments and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff / students with their learning and development. Ensure all mandatory training is accessed and kept up to date for self and junior staff. To develop and deliver specific training via presentations, staff meetings/tutorials. To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisee and supervisor / mentor demonstrating reflective practice. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT To adhere to the appropriate Registrant Body code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and comply with local and national standards of practice Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices and procedure as appropriate. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk management and apply to own work situation to minimise risk of harm to patients / service users, staff & visitors. Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit and outcome measures. Undertake research activity and assist in developing a research and evidence based culture within the Service.

KEY DUTIES Designated Speciality role To assist the Head of Pharmacy and all other pharmacy staff in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust To assist the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager to develop and deliver comprehensive and progressive pharmaceutical services to the medical directorate in line with national and local medicines optimisation strategies. To lead and deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services to HIV and Sexual Health Services at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, including the development of an advanced pharmacist role. To develop competencies in HIV and Sexual Health Services and deliver ward based clinical teaching to band 6/7 pharmacists & pre registration pharmacists within the Trust. To practice as a Trust approved Independent Non Medical Prescriber To participate in clinical audit and practice research relevant to HIV and Sexual Health Services To participate in the department rota to ensure a pharmacy service is provided efficiently over 7 days. Assist the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager in providing clinical training and supervision to other departmental staff. Clinical Role To assist the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager to plan, manage, develop and deliver the pharmaceutical service to HIV and Sexual Health patients within the Trust in line with National strategy, in accordance with the changing needs of the NHS, the requirements of the Trust and taking into account feedback from users of the service. Act as a pharmaceutical resource for the Trusts patients, medical staff, pharmacy staff, nurses, midwives, non-medical prescribers etc. To work closely with pharmacy and other colleagues within local and national networks To work closely with clinical pharmacy colleagues to support the safe use of medicines. As a Trust approved Independent Non-medical prescriber, prescribe medication where appropriate in accordance with personal formulary To assist the department in producing and reviewing guidelines and polices To analyse medicines expenditure across an allocated directorate as directed by Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager and to identify prescribing trends and potential prescribing cost saving initiatives. To produce reports of and present such findings at Directorate level as required. To be involved in audit of current practice to identify compliance with e.g. HIV and Sexual Health Services prescribing or adherence to Trust guidelines, producing reports of results for presentation at a suitable forum. To critically evaluate and interpret all information obtained from all sources and to apply professional judgement, to provide clinically sound, unbiased, up to date, evaluated information. To apply sound professional judgement to complex legal and ethical issues and dilemmas. Be aware of changes to national policies, guidelines, NICE guidance and other medicines/health directives and recommend amendments to the formulary and medicines management policies as appropriate. Scan national medical and pharmaceutical news by using recognised medical and pharmaceutical databases and websites to identify current and future developments in the pharmaceutical care of surgical patients. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To provide an advanced clinical pharmacy service to specified wards in accordance with professional, departmental and Trust policies. This will include: - Taking drug histories on admission - Checking medical notes of each new patient to ascertain presenting complaint, past medical history, working diagnosis and relevant biochemical, haematological and microbiological test results to ensure safe and effective medicines use. - Ensuring each medicine has an appropriate indication and that each diagnosis has appropriate therapy. - Ensuring that existing therapy is safe to take with, and has not contributed to, the presenting complaint. - Ensuring that new treatments are compatible with the patients conditions. - Making recommendations on changes to drug therapy in line with the above. - Reviewing recommendations in the light of new results and treatment plans. - Advising on which medications to continue and which to stop during the peri-operative period, if appropriate - Monitoring for adverse drug reactions and submit yellow cards to the CSM where appropriate. - Advising on therapeutic drug level monitoring for specific drugs where appropriate. - Ensuring compliance with formularies, policies and procedures. - Educating patients about their drug therapy. - Developing evidence-based treatment protocols for use within specialities or across the Trust where appropriate. - Providing advice on the availability of alternative formulations suitable for use in patients who are nil by mouth. - Providing information on the use of drugs outside their licensed indications - Monitoring use and ensure adequate stock levels of crucial drugs on a daily basis. To participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate Provide specialist pharmaceutical information to medical and nursing staff and patients in your speciality and to General Practitioners and other staff where appropriate. Liaise with General Practitioners and other primary care professional to obtain accurate drug histories. Record clinical interventions in line with departmental policy. Report any drug errors you detect to the Head of Pharmacy or their deputy. Ensure that the appropriate error form and prescriber feedback are completed. Participate in the departmental therapeutic drug monitoring service, interpreting drug levels and providing advice to medical staff on appropriate dosage, including on call. Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals within local Primary Care Trusts to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources across the primary/secondary care interface and where necessary develop shared care protocols. Provide professional and legal supervision to the dispensary. Duties will include: Professional checking of inpatient requisitions and TTOs Ensuring all prescriptions comply with the Medicines Act Ensuring all prescriptions comply Misuse of Drugs Act where appropriate. Final checking of prescriptions for accuracy prior to release Labelling and dispensing of medication as required. Providing advice to patients on how to take their medicines and potential side effects. Advice to Doctors, nurses and other professionals as required. Order, receive and dispense controlled drugs in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act To develop competencies in designated specialty and deliver ward based clinical teaching to band 6/7 pharmacists & preregistration pharmacists within the Trust. Supervision of pre-registration graduates and junior pharmacists Comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use safe custody and destruction of drugs within pharmacy and other areas of the hospital. To assist medical staff in undertaking of such clinical trials as have been approved by the Ethical Committee and to arrange under the direction of senior members of staff of the Pharmacy department the necessary supplies and aspects of clinical trials protocol affecting the pharmaceutical service. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of The Clinical Pharmacy Standards across the pharmacy department. To act as a clinical tutor for pharmacists undertaking the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy To assist the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager in the recruitment of staff including participation on interview panels To assist the department in the review of patient group directions Return unwanted or patients own Controlled drugs from the wards in accordance with the departmental policy and the Misuse of Drugs Act Assist in the delivery of pharmacist teaching of junior doctors. Participate in the training of medical and nursing staff and other paramedical disciplines either within or external to the Trust. Participate in individual performance review and the use of personal development plans including performing appraisals where appropriate. To participate in clinical audit and practice research as instructed by senior pharmacists within the department including presentation of results where appropriate. To assist in the organisation and participate in the weekly clinical meetings and continuing professional development feedback sessions for the pharmacists. To attend appropriate training courses for pharmacists and to encourage other staff to undertake further training. To participate in Continuing Professional Development and Professional Revalidation as per department policy and national guidelines from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) To assist other pharmacists in ensuring that work carried out in the departments at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is performed in accordance with the recommendation contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements, and the safe systems of work documentation. To comply with Health and Safety at Work legislation, COSSH Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation To participate in a rota which enables the department to provide a full 7-day service. To participate in the on call, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday and emergency duty rotas To maintain the security of the in-patient and out-patient dispensaries especially whilst working alone (for example on call or whilst locking the department) To participate in the department late night and locking up rota and ensure the safe custody of all pharmacy keys in your possession both on and off site. To undertake any other related duties which may be required.

Key responsibilities: Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Duties and responsibilities: Clinical Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family. Holistically support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care. To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission. To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion. To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care. Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications and undertake annual medicines management training, highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of medication. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained. To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust. To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. Managerial To communicate with the team leader/nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department. To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change. To support the team leader/nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimisation, ensuring incidents and near misses are reported appropriately. To manage verbal complaints, inform team leader/nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve. To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required. To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written in every context/setting. To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to team leader /nurse in charge if unable to resolve. To participate in staff meetings regularly. To provide support and supervision to health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role. To receive delegated duties from the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability document (NMC Code 2018).