Total 11 Senior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ

Participates as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the team Provides excellent clinical and management supervision to all members of the ward team. Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff. Leads in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the Ward / department in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols.

Be responsible for the Childrens Continuing Care assessment of children and young people with Mental Health/ LD needs and Physical Health needs. This will involve making judgements about complex facts or situations by analysing, interpreting, and comparing a range of Triage and prioritise referrals and communicate the outcome of the referral with Be involved in the planning, development, and review of care Be involved in Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETR) and Local area emergency protocols (LAEPS) Act as a resource for families, and other stakeholders regarding the eligibility and process of application for funding for children includes Childrens Continuing Care, personal Health budgets and other joint packages of care, signposting families, and professionals to alternative services where they are not Build local and reginal networks to ensure expert health advise informs ICB/CCC processes. Review and assess children and young people as per the Childrens Continuing care Guidance and report any changes required within the care package to the multi-agency eligibility and provision panels. Utilise expert skills in assessing a childs condition, including caring for children with complex disabilities, behavioural management and the equipment needed for the child. In conjunction with lead provider and partner agencies e.g., Physio, OT Have strategic oversight of complex discharges from tertiary and acute centres. In conjunction with the Case Manager, build strong links with lead provider other agencies, e.g. the Childrens Centre, Education Health and Care process, social services and specialist educational schools ensuring that families receive the most appropriate and equitable service for their Initiate co-production to ensure children/families are involved in the planning and developing of their own Ensure robust processes for triaging of referrals, DST assessments and reviews as well as escalations for CCC framework implementation. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records for auditing purposes Actively involved in auditing of nurse assessors record keeping. To act as a link person to coordinate services for the individual while a package is being developed and deployed or during a change to the package of To contribute to the implementation of safeguarding procedures as Work with local systems across all care settings to ensure that placements are both appropriate and fit for purpose. To provide assurance of quality and hold accountability of assessment during the verifying of a decision support tool assessment process. To provide assurance that assessments are equitable, to identify gaps in evidence collected and to sensitively and appropriately challenge presented information and recommendations made. To provide assurance to Eligibility and Provision Panel that proposed package is collaborative and proportionate to need, equitable, promotes family resilience and independence whilst using creative solutions collaboratively to meet any gaps in care provision. As part of local resolution to identify when evidence has not been used correctly or gaps in evidence. To identify when the CCC process has not been correctly followed and proactivity address child/young person/family concerns and queries to de-escalate a potential appeal/complaint and/or to find an amicable resolution. Line Management of Nurse Assessors To provide induction to new team members supporting them through the induction pack and their probation competencies. Whilst coaching and supporting staff to develop and identifying the training needs of team.

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Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns. To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA). To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs. Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home. To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission. To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol. To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards. To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate. Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff. Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries. Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate. Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed. To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor. To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate. Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring. Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota. Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

To issue stock from the pharmacy to wards and departments To deal with any queries or problems concerning ward stocks and pharmacy stocks as and when they arise. To liaise with ward pharmacists and ward Pharmacy Technicians so that they are aware of problems which may lead to temporary alternatives being issued To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary and Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling and assessment of patients own drugs (PODs) and previously dispensed ward-TTAs for appropriateness for use at discharge To check and restock the emergency drug cupboard To answer the telephone and resolve problems To replenish dispensing sundries such as bottles and cartons and order stock To be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of additional labels To be responsible for ordering stock and maintaining display of leaflets for outpatient waiting area To ensure the distribution/dispensing area is maintained in a tidy To perform environmental monitoring of the stores areas, e.g. temperature monitoring To be responsible for the destruction of drug waste in accordance with COSHH principles and Trust waste disposal procedures including completion of necessary paperwork. To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as they relate to the delivery of services To participate fully in the individual performance review and objective setting process of the Trust To train other staff members and volunteers as outlined in their training schedule. This will include Dispensary Assistants, Junior Technicians, and Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. To maintain safe systems of work in accordance with relevant medicines legislation and with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To cover duties of any other stores assistant or senior stores assistant duties as and when required. To pack and check emergency trays. To participate in departmental audit programmes To participate in the weekend, bank holiday and late dispensary rota To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Chief Pharmacist. Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

About the Candidate You will have the following skills/experience:. Professional registration with GPhC Masters degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacist in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Independent prescriber Awareness of general practice and the agenda for medicines optimisation Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology

Your new company
The Manor Hospital in Bedford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for and is the top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner Nurse to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. Part-time hours are also available. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Your new role
Senior Theatre Practitioner Nurse

• Deliver safe quality care for patients during their pre-operative phase of care.
• To support, coordinate and actively assist in the management and organisation of care within the operating department.
• Provide quality planned care for patients during their peri-operative phase of care by ensuring all team members deliver quality patient care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership.
• Lead in the delivery of patient care, during a long or specified period of time.
• Ensure that patient safety checks are carried out in accordance with the policy and that all practitioners adhere to the policy.
• Contribute to quality improvement.
• Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
• Promote the best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice.
• Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
• Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating CHG behaviours at all time

What you'll need to succeed

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Post-registration qualification relevant to functional speciality i.e. Advanced Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification [for scrub leads].
• ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.
• Approved / recognised anaesthetic course.
• ILS.
• Orthopaedic skill
• Mentorship qualification
• ILM3
• Previous experience working within an acute healthcare environment.
• Previous experiencing managing and leading a clinical team.
• Proficiency in two out of the three theatre clinical areas required Anaesthetics/Recovery/Scrub.

What you'll get in return
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!What you need to do now
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In addition to maintaining a high level of generalist pharmaceutical knowledge, to actively develop and maintain a specialist level of therapeutic and pharmaceutical knowledge in a chosen speciality providing specialist support, education and development to junior pharmacists. To provide professional, managerial and clinical leadership to the team of pharmacy staff involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical services across the division. To provide active support and mentorship to the Foundation Pharmacists to further develop their leadership potential. To support the Lead Divisional and Directorate Pharmacist in developing, implementing and monitoring pharmacy services to the speciality, to ensure the service is consistent with Divisional priorities and requirements and is aligned to the over-arching patient focussed ethos of the pharmacy service whilst ensuring compliance with medicines legislation. To provide the division and Lead Divisional and Directorate Pharmacist with regular assurance that the pharmacy service is meeting agreed Key Performance Indicators. To actively manage the day to day activities of Foundation Pharmacists, Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians, Medicines Management Assistants and Pre-Registration Pharmacists to deliver a safe and responsive clinical and operationally effective service that meets the needs of patients and other healthcare staff. To provide appropriate clinical supervision and mentorship of Foundation Pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, MSc students and pharmacy undergraduates in the provision of pharmaceutical care for patients on the legal, ethical, safe, clinical and cost-effective use of medicines, ensuring compliance with medicine legislation and national clinical guidelines. To use specialist clinical knowledge to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and guidelines which ensure the safe and cost-effective use of medicines. To identify developments to improve the management of medicines and medicine optimisation requirements of patients across acute medical wards and support the Lead Pharmacists in the development of appropriate outline business cases. To review adverse clinical incidents relating to medicines use and support the Lead Pharmacists and Medication Safety Pharmacist in developing strategies to minimise risks during the use of medicines. To provide Medicines Governance support within the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of the patient group. With the support of the Lead Pharmacists develop and interpret financial reports on medicines use within the Division, using specialist clinical knowledge to advise the Division on the cost effective use of medicines and identifying potential areas for cost minimisation. To line manage and appraise Foundation pharmacists and Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians and as requested by the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager. To actively participate in consultant and/or Registrar ward rounds within the division, taking the lead for inpatient prescribing and real-time prescribing of discharge medicines on ePMA during the rounds. To proactively provide advice and prescribing recommendations, in real time, to support adherence to national guidelines and formulary choices, cost-effective and safe prescribing optimised to the individual patient. To provide ad-hoc advice to junior Foundation years doctors making use of every teaching moment To directly provide and monitor the delivery of pharmaceutical supply and medicines optimisation services to patients within the division according to their needs and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation. This includes prescription review and clinical screening, medicine supply, patient medication counselling and other activities associated with medicines management and optimisation. To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge. This includes responsibility for ensuring that patients medication histories are correctly entered and maintained on the pharmacy computer system and that medicines are optimised for the patient with full engagement with the patient as a partner wherever possible To support clinical risk management activities in medicine use and the safe and secure supply and storage of medicines. To participate in the induction training and ongoing education of other healthcare professionals in aspects of medicines use including intravenous injection/infusion training and use of ePMA To consistently deliver the Keogh standards across the division ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission To support the division in fulfilling their medicines management responsibilities through active involvement in the development of: medication use protocols and policies shared care protocols formulary reviews and evaluations patient group directions multidisciplinary team working To promote safe, economic and cost effective prescribing by provision of specialist clinical pharmacy advice encouraging correct use of the hospital formulary by challenging non-formulary prescribing and suggesting alternatives utilisation of clinical drug use review and critical literature appraisal skills to inform specialist practice encouraging evidence based prescribing active support of Divisional QIPP objectives To provide specialist pharmaceutical advice: to clinicians on medicine choice / use, monitoring parameters to patients, either individually or as part of a group, on the use of medicines and provide medicines optimisation activities Audit, Research and Development Participate in multi-disciplinary research or audit within own area of clinical practice including clinical trials Participate in the pharmacy undergraduate, pre-registration, diploma and MSc student research activity in a specified patient population or directorate/clinical speciality To actively participate in clinical audit programmes designed to develop and evaluate pharmaceutical care for the specified patient population or directorate/clinical speciality Speciality Prescribing Practice To take prescribing responsibility for the appropriate management of patients referred for medicines optimisation / reconciliation input or who otherwise fall within the agreed scope of practice when appropriate qualification obtained In consultation with the Lead Directorate Pharmacist to identify and develop a specialism in a designated therapeutic area, developing specialist knowledge and obtaining Pharmacist Independent Prescriber qualifications as soon as appropriate. Education and Training Participate in the provision and evaluation of training in prescribing for junior medical staff Participate in the provision and evaluation of training in pharmaceutical care for undergraduates, pre-registration and all grades of pharmacists including those studying for a Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy. This may include being a pre-registration pharmacist tutor and/or a Diploma tutor Deliver education and training to pharmacy and other staff, including medical and nursing staff in relation to safe, clinical and cost-effective use of medicines in the Medicine Division Provide education and training for patients and their carers on the safe and effective use of their medicines Participate in regular specialist training in-house and in local and national specialist training events Participate in the regular clinical training and supervision of Foundation and other grade pharmacists and pharmacy technicians To personally fulfil the General Pharmaceutical Council CPD requirements and support managed staff to do the same Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties: To assess clients referred to the service. To undertake specialist ADL assessments when required. To make decisions on the level of treatment intervention required and undertake treatment planning; communicating and negotiating treatment plans and clinical reasoning for intervention with clients and their carers. To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies and liaise with them at formal and informal meetings. To work in collaboration with others to modify aspects of the environment in order to empower clients and facilitate optimal functional performance. To liaise with other in-patient and community based services to ensure smooth transfer of care through the services. To provide OT specific interventions to meet the needs of clients using individual or group formats, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate method of treatment. To make clinically informed decisions in order to delegate aspects of client care to assistants, junior staff, students, carers and statutory or non-statutory bodies. To regularly review clients progress in order to evaluate and interpret effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment or discharge clients accordingly. To ensure that treatment offered is based on the best available evidence for effectiveness in the specialist area where it is applied. To develop and initiate interventions based on the integration of theoretical knowledge in order to meet unique client needs. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies. To provide written and verbal reports as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Occupational Therapy Clinical Governance Standards. Indirect Clinical Duties: To attend clinical MDT discussions at meetings or ward rounds. To participate in clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice. To undertake day-to-day clinical reflective work with the team To identify clinical service needs and initiate projects, which could be developed in order to meet challenges. To promote the roles and skills of Occupational Therapy to other professionals, students, clients and carers. To contribute constructively to multi-disciplinary team working. Profession Specific Duties: To attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required. To take responsibility for developing as a professional. To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio. To undertake annual appraisal. To contribute constructively to the supervision process. To provide supervision to junior staff and students. To occasionally represent the Occupational Therapy profession at service development forums. To comply with policies and procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing. To complete daily diary sheets for statistical purposes. To supervise a minimum of one student per year. Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.

Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns. To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA). To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs. Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home. To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission. To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol. To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards. To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate. Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff. Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries. Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate. Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed. To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor. To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate. Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring. Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota. Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Please see the attached documents for further information on job description and main responsibilities.