Total 54 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bath, Bristol, BS15 1PN

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides advanced or detailed patient assessment, conducting systematic physical examination to determine treatment methods used which may include invasive procedures, electro cardiology procedures, advanced and invasive airway procedures and administers medications and solutions orally or intravenously.
• Controls and extinguishes fires, operates hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures, performs or assists in rescue operations, uses a variety of hand tools, hydraulic tools and portable fire extinguishers.
• Drives and operates motorized firefighting and rescue vehicles.
• Performs hazardous materials response such as stops or controls release, employs hazard and risk assessment techniques.
• Assists in incident critiques and debriefings.
• Prepares incident reports and documentation.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections of apparatus and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating shift, 72 hours

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Have been authorized for this position.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Starting at $92,218 Per Year (GS 9)

Major Duties:

• Independently conducts psychosocial assessments. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Incumbent must possess the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measure outcomes of interventions.
• Incumbent has understanding of tasks and process for discharge planning from the long term care setting.
• Incumbent coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Incumbent works independently with patients and families experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
• Independently provides consultation services to other staff members regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans. Provides consultation on the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plans. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
• Possesses general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs to include service connected compensation and non-service connected pension. Facilitates referrals based on veterans' needs and eligibility.
• Meets the needs of customers while still supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• The incumbent will address Advance Directives and Organ Donation in accordance with the standards of their work area.
• The incumbent will participate in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the service manager.
• The incumbent will maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with JCAHO, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
• The incumbent will assist patients and their significant others with coping and dealing with the loss and grief experiences in disability, terminal illness and death.
• The incumbent will document social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.
• The Social Worker, under the direct supervision of an LIP. will develop an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, and family members/significant others, whenever possible.
• The Social Worker, under the close supervision of an LIP, is responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran, family members/significant others and other CLC clinical staff.
• The Social Worker is responsible for using the current Social Work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The Social Worker will refer the veteran to needed services.
• The Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans.
• The Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer veterans and families/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Possesses general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs to include service connected compensation and non-service connected pension. Facilitates referrals based on veterans' needs and eligibility.
• The incumbent will act as a consultant to other team/staff members.
• The incumbent will maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with JCAHO, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
• The incumbent will document social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Functional Statement #: 11534F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 00)

Are you looking for a job where you can work clinically in a highly respected and effective pre-op and surgical pharmacy team whilst also playing a crucial role in the education of the next generation of pharmacists, then read on!

This is a well-established joint post between Bath University and NBT which is equally split between both roles. The post holder will be responsible for developing, delivering, and assessing practice-based learning at an undergraduate levelandbe part of the Pre-Op Surgery pharmacy team providing a clinical service to the specialty.

This joint appointment will involve working collaboratively with other practice educators to design, deliver and assess practice based learning elements of the pharmacy undergraduate degree course including our very successful Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) model. The successful individual would be required to cover a range of face to face teaching activities and elements of assessment. There is also a requirement to provide pastoral support to individual students.

Whilst working within the hospital you will be part of the Pre-Op surgery team, providing cover to the clinic on a sessional basis and supporting the clinical management of surgical patients at NBT.

The role has a major focus on teaching and potential candidates must therefore have excellent presentation and communication skills, have completed a clinical diploma, and be able to work both at the University in Bath and Southmead hospital in Bristol.

Design and deliver high quality teaching which is informed by significant professional experience gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience, to undergraduate students on the new MPharm programme - to include lectures, workshops, applied pharmacy practice skills sessions and supervision of dissertations or projects, assessment and marking and pastoral care of students, in line with Department and University policy. Primarily the teaching commitment associated with this role will be in the practice setting.
Carry out a significant role in the design, development and delivery of practice-based learning in the department of pharmacy and pharmacology.
Contribute effectively to University wide developments and innovation in the design and delivery of teaching. This may include participation in professional accreditation activities where necessary. Whilst it is essential that teaching is informed by research/professional expertise there is no research component in this role.
Responsible for the efficient and effective provision, management, and development of the appropriate clinical pharmacy service in accordance with Medicines legislation, the Code of Ethics of the GPhC, RPS hospital pharmacy standards, UKMI standards and Trust policies and procedures.
Provides specialist clinical pharmacy services at a high level to the Pre-Op pharmacy Surgical Team. Teaches and supervises less experienced colleagues, pharmacists, technicians, and students.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Practice Educator Role
1. Deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students which is informed by significant professional expertise gained via practice, research/study and extensive teaching experience. Includes designing units of study and their assessment regimes, identifying learning objectives and teaching methods, developing materials and resources, including materials for use online, communicating subject matter clearly and encouraging debate. Provide appropriate responses to student interventions during teaching, responding to questions within and outside class times and react pro-actively and positively to changes in course content or delivery. Specific undergraduate teaching in the new MPharm will include:
1. Design and delivery of the experiential hospital visits in MPharm 1
2. Design and delivery of the Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) teaching in MPharm 1-4
3. Support for Practice Placements throughout the new MPharm
1. Design, implement and evaluate teaching and learning packages, participate in the development and modernisation of the curriculum, taking a lead in parts of this activity
2. Design, implement and evaluate assessment tools and criteria for courses, mark assessments, ensuring adequate moderation, providing written or oral feedback as appropriate. Mark final assessments as required
3. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate level student projects as required
4. Engage pro-actively in on-going professional development both in own subject and in teaching and learning. Act as mentor for more junior teaching fellows or casual teaching staff. May include involvement in professional or teaching and learning networks within and outside the University
5. Take a lead role in programme evaluation, including facilitating student feedback, reflecting on own teaching design and delivery and implementing ideas for improving own performance
6. Carry out teaching related management and leadership duties within the Department or Faculty/School undertake another significant activity to contribute to the overall strategic management/direction of the department as allocated by the Director of Practice Based Learning. Take lead on innovations which have impact at the level of the Department or Faculty. May be asked to represent the teaching interests of the Department at Faculty or University level meetings
7. Take a pastoral role for students when students are away from campus during practice based learning activities. Maintain a knowledge and awareness of student support services and be able to identify student behaviour which is of concern or where support is needed and refer students on appropriately for assistance as necessary
8. Carry out teaching-related management duties or other duties within the grade as allocated by the Director of Teaching or Director of Practice Based Learning
9. Contribute to outreach and/or Widening Participation activity within the Department, Faculty/School or University



Pre-Op Surgery Pharmacist
1. Responsible for the provision, management and development of a highly specialist pharmaceutical service to the Anaesthetics, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal (ASCR) Division to achieve a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Responsible for the provision, management and development of a highly specialist pharmaceutical service to the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinics and managing the pharmaceutical care in the per and peri-operative period.
3. Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based and rational use of medicines in line with the BNSSG Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients areminimised.
4. Contribute to the overall development of the clinical pharmacy service through active participation in relevant meetings. Work closely with all members of the pharmacy department and other healthcareprofessionals.
5. Attend consultant and ward board rounds whenever possible to provide pharmaceutical expertise
6. Demonstrate strong leadership skills across all elements of the role
7. Provide reports on the use and cost of medicines to the surgical division as appropriate and analyse these to advise on strategies to ensure cost-effective use ofresources.
8. Write relevant protocols, procedures and guidelines for use within the surgical division.
9. Provide pharmaceutical expertise to any multidisciplinary working groups considering protocols, policies, guidelines and integrated care pathways in the specialistarea.
10. Assimilate and analyse clinical trial information on new pharmaceutical products intended for use within the surgical division for submission to the Area Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation Committee (APMOC).
11. Ensure that an accurate medication history is obtained for each patient using the appropriate sources (GP, community pharmacist, patient/carer, clinic notes, nursing home, electronic patient record systems)
12. Assist with prescribing to enable appropriate patient flow
13. Deals with high level pharmaceutical queries and provide advice and information to patients/carers/nursing and medical staff in connection with drugtreatment
14. Provide a comprehensive clinical ward pharmacy service to the speciality and work with stakeholders to optimise resources and improve patient flow
15. Work closely with the ward staff and GPs/community pharmacists where necessary to ensure timely and seamless discharge ofpatients
16. Record all major interventionsmade
17. Investigate and support the recording of adverse drugreactions
18. Audit and risk manage selected areas of practice to promote continuous quality improvement by affecting change in practice. Participate in ASCR Divisional clinic auditmeetings
19. Maintain and develop medicines management systems in conjunction with patients/carers, ward staff and pharmacy staff. Supervise and contribute to the development of medicines management technicians and/or other dedicated pharmacystaff
20. Contribute to the training of pharmacy undergraduates, medical students, junior doctors, pre- registration pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, allied health professionals and medical and nursing staff as appropriate. Train and mentor clinical pharmacy diploma students on aspects of the specialistarea
21. Act as an appraiser in the Pharmacy appraisals programme
22. Ensure that all relevant procedures are adhered to, reviewed regularly and that all necessary records are completed
23. Undertake to follow all departmental procedures in accordance with current local practices and legislative requirements
24. Provide professional cover in the dispensary on a sessional basis
25. Keep up to date with developments in Pharmacy to maintain a high level of professional knowledge and competence. Attend study days and courses as necessary for the development of the service and the individual
26. Maintain a record of CPD
27. Work with the specialty to comply with national and local patient safety drug alerts and initiatives and help with the implementation and recommendation of associated action plans
28. Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to surgical patients in all clinical areas
29. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy or their deputy


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

Care and Quality To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care in collaboration with the patient and their carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure that patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times, ensuring confidentiality and robust General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) practice at all times. To deliver all care in a caring and compassionate manner, treating patients and colleagues with dignity and respect. Carry our duties and responsibilities with regard to the Hospice Equality, Diversity and Respect Policy Recognise the importance of peoples rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures Act in ways that acknowledge, respect and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices: respecting diversity and valuing people as individuals. To administer medications as prescribed and monitor and report on their effect. To respond to all admissions effectively and within agreed standards. To prioritise own workload and managers own time to ensure priories are met in a timely fashion and quality is not compromised. Support all patients and their families, respecting their beliefs and personal circumstances. Understand and engage fully in the clinical governance practices and procedures at St Peters Hospice. To contribute to practice improvement and clinical audit, implementing any recommended changes. In so ensuring evidence based quality palliative care is being delivered to patients, carers and their families. Ensuring that you work in a way that complies with legislation and trust policies and procedures on health and safety and risk management. Be able to challenge others in practice if health and safety or other policies/procedure breeches occur or at risk of doing so. Contribute to maintain Health and Safety standards and Risk Assessment within the IPU. Work within SPH Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Policy to ensure you safeguard the interests of all patients. Support bereaved families after the patients death, informing them of the after death processes that need to occur. Work within own scope of practice, taking professional accountability for clinical competence. Use resources economically and efficiently. To report accidents, incidents and complaints as per policy, participating in investigations as required. Able to deal with emergencies and challenging situations by own actions, knows escalation procedures and familiar with information resource. Communication To communicate with patients and families in a sensitive, supportive and caring manner, taking account of individual personal beliefs, culture and understanding. Identify barriers to communication, contextual factors that might affect communication and other cultural or personal preferences when communication and take these in to account. Maintain integrity when communication with others. Be a representative of the St Peters Hospice at all times. To communicate professionally and in a timely way with all internal and external allied health care professionals to ensure the patient and family receive coordinated care of a high quality. To ensure all documentation is completed accurately, legibly and in a timely manner in accordance with hospice policy, NMC standards and in line with Information Governance requirements To help patients/ relatives overcome barriers to understanding when English is not their first language or they have other language/communication barriers. Deliver shift handovers in a concise and efficient manner. Teamwork To work as an open and honest member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated and defined management plan/plan of care for each patient. To develop effective and supportive working relationships with other members of the Hospice multi- disciplinary team. Contribute to the morale of the team, acknowledging it can be a highly emotive work environment and to ensure your own resilience and those of others. Motivate and encourage others and feel confident to raise concerns of both yourself and others. To supervise Health Care Assistants and Volunteer staff working in the IPU, and allocate appropriate patients under their supervised care. To work with and support the IPU management team, including shift leadership as required. To attend and contribute to debriefing sessions, reflective case reviews and contribute to the ongoing development of the service as required To actively contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and team meetings Make constructive suggestions to improving services in a professional manner, working with the senior management team to express theses and look at them in context. Provide both positive and negative feedback to colleagues and contribute positively to the culture of the IPU Personal and professional development of self and others To actively participate in, and contribute to the individual performance review and development process. Ensuring that you have undergone an annual individual performance review. To keep up to date with all mandatory and statutory training, and apply learning to practice. Ensuring that you are compliant with the expectations and raising any issues with your line manager should there be a legitimate reason for non-compliance. To take responsibility for own individual professional development by keeping up to date with current advances in nursing practice and research, particularly in the field of palliative care. Take account of own behaviour and its effects on others. Assist in the orientation, and mentorship of new staff and student nurses. Be an excellent role model and representative of St Peters Hospice. Work towards NMC revalidation and support that of colleagues. Demonstrate a commitment to developing research/audit skills and contribute to the research/audit plans of others. Be flexible and adaptable to clinical and operational changes. Actively work on your own reliance in relation to working within palliative care and the positive and challenges that may bring to you as an individual. Additional Responsibilities (for Personal Development Planning when fully competent in core role) To be willing to be trained and supported to carry out the Individual Performance Review of Health Care Assistants. To develop leadership skills to take shift responsibility for the IPU. Develop and lead an area of special interest and share expertise and practice development with MDT colleagues as a link role. Demonstrate competency in a broad range of clinical competencies as outlines in your job description and/or part of your Individual Performance review. To regularly take charge of a shift - dealing with staff allocation and task delegation and ensuring standards are met through effective use and co-ordination of resources.. To participate in the training and mentoring, of student nurses and external placements To monitor practice and competence for Bank RNs and Health Care Assistants by regularly working with them as part of a shift.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Who we're looking for: Registered nurse (NMC registration) Post registered qualification in an appropriate clinical cardiac specialism Experience in circulating and scrubbing for a variety of cardiac cath lab procedures ILS Experienced in all aspects of cardiac cath lab Working as a practitioner in and across multi-disciplinary teams Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes Challenging consultants to influence evidence-based practice Share evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance service and standards Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solution for the service Competence across a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies. Possess equipment and medical devices competencies Teaching skills Demonstrate your scope of practice underpins the six fundamental values of the 6 Cs (Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment) and the care they deliver to the patient at the point of contact treats them with respect and dignity. Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm (extending to 8pm) + occasional Saturdays Contract: Permanent Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Free On site Parking For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts onalison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Clinical: 1. To have responsibility and accountability for the management of own clinical caseload, including referrals, management and discharge decisions, within own level of competence and with appropriate clinical support. 2. To assess and analyse type, severity and impact of all conditions of speech, language and communication impairments in a wide range of adult patients, through a variety of formal and informal assessments/information gathering methods. 3. To record and interpret personally generated clinical observations and provide feedback for clients/carers/professionals and relevant others. 4. To provide differential diagnosis, clinical advice and care plans/therapy to clients with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties 5. To recommend appropriate referral for specialist videofluoroscopy (VF) examinations or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) as appropriate. 6. If working with patients in critical care or high dependency beds, manage patients with tracheostomies or ventilator dependence as part of an MDT 7. Where appropriate, to undertake training in videofluoroscopy and FEES and to carry out these assessments with support from a senior colleague 8. To use skills in the delivery of computer based treatment programmes and alternative augmentative communication systems for adults. 9. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice, clear care plans and outcome measures. Education, Research and Development 1. To seek advice and support when necessary from more senior colleagues, further developing skills in the management of stroke, medical disorders, especially elderly care, neurological diseases and neurosurgical conditions 2. To attend regular clinical supervision sessions 3. To participate in multi/ inter disciplinary and interagency team building where appropriate. 4. To participate in the development and delivery of patient/carer education programmes, as needed. 5. To participate in local clinical governance/audit/research projects by providing data as required and being part of relevant working groups as appropriate.

Job Title: Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Royal United Hospital, Main Entrance Bath Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.30 - 17.15 (30 minute lunch break)

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant in the Royal United Hospital branch.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients as well as healthcare professionals. You will assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate. You will be an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy serving the community and interacting with customers on a day to day basis.

Required

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ensuring accurate handling of medicines
• Able to demonstrate self-motivation & initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work to deadlines

Opthalmology Technician

Bristol Hospital | Other Clinical | Permanent | Full Time

Up to £34,000.00 per annum depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team at Bristol Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation. Supporting out team of busy ophthalmic consultant, you will perform relevant tests for each patient at their clinic appointment, helping with the smooth running of the clinic.

As our Ophthalmic Technician, you will:

• Help manage the patient clinics.

• Perform HFA, I-profiler, and OCT testing on patients during the clinics and at other times to suit the patients.

• Assist with pre-operative assessment of patients prior to cataract surgery.

• Ensure Medical Records and kept as per protocol.

• Ensure privacy dignity and safeguarding of all patients.

• Checking VA.

• Carrying out visual field testing, biometry, OCT scanning and corneal topography.

To succeed as an Ophthalmic Technician, you will need:

• Experience/competency in the testing of patients with specialised ophthalmic equipment.

• Experience in health and social care.

• Preferably have an NVQ qualification.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial and emotional wellbeing support to an online GP, gym membership and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Bristol Hospital.

Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

It starts with you.

Customer Services Advisor

Bristol Hospital | Sales and Business Development | Permanent | Full Time

£23,419.60 per annum

37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health, a role like this is about much more than achieving commercial success. Because our focus is on bringing the best of what we offer to the local community. If you have a flair forging strong relationships, driving sales and customer experiences, you could be just who we're looking for.

Join us as a Customer Services Advisor at our Bristol Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation.

As a Customer Services Advisor, you will:

• Handle enquiries and general queries.

• Assist in financial administration.

• Resolve Data Quality issues.

• Work with the Business Administration Manager to continually improve process.

• Support any other Business Administration requirement.

To succeed as a Customer Service Advisor, you will have:

• Experience of working in a busy customer facing business support function.

• Be a confident and customer-focused communicator with the ability to manage, appraise and interpret the right data, and to present it in a timely and professional manner.

• Ideally be educated to GCSE in English and Maths, with NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent.

• Good IT (Excel/Word) and keyboard skills.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With a range of fantastic lifestyle and wellbeing rewards, like gym membership and private healthcare - at Nuffield Health, we'll take care of what's important to you.

Bristol Hospital.

Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information. To actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carers and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies to ensure people are fully briefed, know and understand commissioning and care management processes in relation to Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, health and social care funded packages of care and section 117 aftercare. Impart complex and sensitive information to : Service user and families/carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and review Multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent well-coordinated care Primary care teams regarding client care External agencies also involved in the provision of care e.g.: voluntary and private sector, police, social services, housing, employment etc. Safeguarding, DOLS teams, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Devon County Council regarding concerns arising from commissioned packages of care. Liaise with a wide range of other professionals and agencies. To Liaise with Care Brokerage as appropriate. Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquires. Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers, where there may be barriers to understanding. Provide high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation standards Participate in and chair clinical meetings, this will include multi-disciplinary meetings to agree DSTs and Section 117 reviews. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a way that is effective, empathic and reassuring whilst employing negotiating techniques to gain co-operation from highly complex individuals. Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users Analytical and Judgement skills Use clinical judgement to support the procurement and commissioning of packages of care for adults with a learning disability and complex health needs to ensure people are maintained within their local communities, avoid inappropriate admission to hospital and facilitate timely discharge from inpatient settings. Use clinical judgement to consider complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options when determining the type of care package required for someone with complex health needs. Give written / oral evidence to support rationale to assist verification and funding panels in determining the eligibility for NHS Continuing healthcare Planning and Organisational Skills Organise and facilitate complex multi-disciplinary team meetings, these will include: DST review meetings and Section 117 aftercare meetings. Lead on the process for contentious decision making when other parties do not agree with outcomes with regard to eligibility for CHC or FNC funding. This may involve the wider MDT, service users, relatives, carers and advocates including legal representatives Plan and organise individuals packages of care and ensure that reviews are held within the required time frames, for example CHC, FNC and Section 117 annual reviews. Ensure care/support package meets the individuals assessed needs and agreed outcomes and is appropriate to achieve the identified intended outcomes in the care plan Responsible for managing their own workload to ensure the needs to the individuals who use our services are met taking the wider needs of the team into consideration. Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner particularly where dependent on other external agencies. Plan own workload and the workload of junior colleagues to ensure that care is provided in the most high quality and cost efficient manner, prioritise and make adjustments as appropriate. Responsibility for Individuals eligible for health funded care To be responsible for comprehensive high quality assessments to determine eligibility for Continuing Healthcare Funding in accordance with national framework. This will also include Funded Nursing Care and health and social care joint funding. To support the tendering of all agreed packages of care that fully meets the needs of individuals with complex health needs. To monitor procurement of cost effective services Responsible for reviewing a persons eligibility for Continuing Healthcare Funding and determining on going eligibility for CHC / FNC ensuring that the national framework is applied and adheres to all local policies and procedures. To monitor and review quality of care and support arrangements to ensure person is being safely supported in an environment which continues to meet their needs. To support discharge planning from Hospital and commissioning of future package of care and support. Responsible for Case Management of clients on Section 117 Aftercare, where required, as determined by DPT / DCC local policy. To be responsible for reviewing complex packages of care in partnership with clients, carers and multi-professional agencies and representatives. To lead on brokerage and procurement of alternative care and support for clients whose placements have broken down. To ensure funding and brokerage are completed within a timely manner to prevent unnecessary hospital admission. To support safeguarding investigations by reviewing quality and provision of health funded packages of care where required. To support transition of young people who are eligible for health funded packages of care when entering adulthood Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Be conversant with the vulnerable adult and child protection procedures and policies of the organisation To keep up to date with nursing practice and research, along with guidance from Nursing and Midwifery Council. To be responsible for own professional development and to keep up to date with current issues in the professional field Responsibility for Human Resources e.g. Supervision, training, HR advice and Management The post holder will deputise for the CHC lead nurse as necessary in his / her absence To supervise and support work of Band 5 staff in planning, prioritising and organising workload according to the needs of the service. To supervise Band 5 staff including yearly appraisal and professional development planning. There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role. To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct To deliver appropriate training and subsequent support to other staff related to Continuing NHS Care To participate and facilitate clinical supervision To work within the standards set out by HCPC and N.M.C Code of Professional Practice To participate in and gather information for safeguarding vulnerable adult processes as required. Any Other Specific Tasks Required Practice in a way that actively minimises dependency and promotes recovery. Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working to the principles of the functions policy implementation guidelines and practice in line with the standards and values set out in them. Ensure a duty of care to service users who are entitled to receive safe and competent care. The service users wishes, feelings, values and beliefs should be taken into consideration as well as the views of the people close to them. Take personal accountability for your own practice. This means that you are answerable for your actions and omissions, regardless of advice or directions from another professional Ensure that you remain professionally competent by participating in your own and others clinical supervision. The ability to access all areas of Devon in a timely manner is essential. Some out of area work may be required from time to time The post-holder must be computer literate in order to type his/her own documentation and reports - it is important that these are accurate

Your new company
North Bristol based hospital
Your new role

• Checking, receipting and storage of all pharmaceuticals for use within the business
• Moving of bulk pallets of fluids
• Inventory stock rotation/expiry date checking
• Operating a handheld pallet truck trained an advantage but not essential, as on the job training can be given in this by R+D trained trainer

What you'll need to succeed

• Heavy goods handling experience, e.g. moving bulk pallets of stock
• GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above.
• Basic I.T skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and be flexible in a fast-paced environment with high level of attention to detail in relation to pharmaceutical products, form, strength, quantity etc. on the job training provided
• Good time management
• Able to work shift patterns between 08:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri
• Weekend work - Saturday 10:00 - 14:00 as and when required

What you'll get in return

• Great friendly team to work with
• On the job training

What you need to do now


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