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The Trust has set a clear direction to ensure the effective and efficient use of the technology and digital information in place, to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and creation of efficiencies. The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) is an integral part of this strategy and will transform how the clinical teams function. The Senior Digital Nurse role will support the development and implementation of the EPR, which is the Trusts electronic patient record solution. The Senior Digital Nurses will work very closely with the Chief Nursing Information Officer, Benefits Lead, the EPR team and clinical and nursing teams within the clinical environment to understand the current ways of working with the goal of supporting the delivery of the EPR across the Trust. Will work with the Chief Nursing Information Officer, Benefits Lead, the EPR team and clinical and nursing teams within the clinical environment to understand the current ways of working with the goal of supporting the delivery of the EPR across the Trust. Will assist in the training for all Clinical teams. This will include the production of training materials on system functionality as well as working with the Nursing Education teams to ensure the systems, solutions and processes are embedded safely across the organisation. Will support the Clinical teams in the new ways of working ensuring they are able to adopt the new solutions. This will include taking on-board feedback and working with the system configuration teams to enable system change as required. Will provide floor walking support as the new processes become embedded within the Trust. This will include key go-live support as well as ad-hoc visits to areas requiring specialist support. Will analyse inpatient and outpatient work practices, working with our Clinical teams supporting changes to process to achieve increased efficiency and enhanced clinical effectiveness through the DCR Will work with clinical, nursing, operational management and support teams across the wider Trust and NHS, As an ambassador of the profession, you will ensure clinical practice, supported by digital technology, supports professional standards and that functionality deployed adheres to / supports practitioners professional standards e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Council Knowledge Skills & Experience: Be knowledgeable in clinical processes and have the vision to adapt paper-based processes to a digital format. Be knowledgeable about current infection control procedures and policies and ensure all staff and visitors always adhere to these. Be knowledgeable about the risks of infection and take responsibility for minimising cross infection within the clinical environment. Ensure that the digitisation of patient care is evidence based and that the patients journey is streamlined and supported through the digital solutions proposed. Support the development and implement of digital patient pathways as appropriate. Use a wide range of knowledge base and sources to determine time required factors of assessment or admission, including the most appropriate and safe patient pathway. Identify and define digital alerting systems that include assessments, and suggest appropriate digital interventions and solutions at any point on the pathway including discharge when patients are no longer meeting the agreed appropriate and safe patient pathway. Assess and act upon potential problems or issues to ensure a safe, effective digital environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Identify, analyse, and act upon staff situations when there is conflict and / or deviation from Trust or local policies and procedures. Understand change management techniques and methodologies and be able to adapt the approach to a wide range of stakeholders. Identify, track and analyse benefits of any clinical information system or process for patients and families, staff and the service. General Duties: Understand and act as a champion for the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Work with the multi-disciplinary team to streamline care and shorten patient length of stay through the implementation of digital solutions. Work with the multi-disciplinary team to enable electronic discharge processes Participate in Directorate / Departmental meetings and lead on digital discussions with clinical peers Be involved in practice development and patient experience issues and able to describe how the digital solutions can make a positive impact on the patient experience Oversee the digitisation of set patient care programmes in accordance with agreed policies, using experience and skills. Ensure that safe and effective nursing care is delivered, this to be in accordance with trust policies and best practice guidelines, also practice in accordance with your Professional Code Act as a role model when carrying out and demonstrating digital solutions. Provide expert advice and support to colleagues on digital solutions Support the clinical teams by ensuring the digitisation of written patient information can be captured in the DCR. This includes appropriate workflow management Provide professional leadership including motivation of staff regarding the use of digital technology The post holder will represent the department at local and Trust wide meetings as required. The Senior Digital Nurse will be accessible and visible to staff and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how digital technology can support safer care. A full detailed job description and person specification is attached in the supporting information section.

Core Responsibilities: Undertake a mutually agreed range of technical duties in the department, on rotation where required, meeting required departmental standards at all times. It is expected that the post holder will complete any in-house training and internal and/or external accreditation required prior to undertaking these duties. This training will be appropriate to both the competency required to deliver the role and the level of skill and experience demonstrated by the post holder. Be personally responsible for keeping up-to-date with all relevant SOPs, policies and communiqués within the department and, where appropriate, the Trust as a whole Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times, and provide comment and feedback where appropriate, commenting on elements of SOPs relevant to own duties and communicating any arising queries, concerns or issues to the appropriate Lead Specialist Technician or the Chief Technician as appropriate. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times according to Trust policy. To participate in the training of Pre-registration Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pre-registration Pharmacists according to departmental standards and requirements. Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant training will require an understanding of NVQ (or equivalent) training requirements. Participation in the induction and training of all new staff as appropriate. Act in a professional, caring and responsible manner at all times to ensure that the needs of patients and other customers of the Pharmacy Service are met. Work weekends and participate in the operational Bank Holiday rotas. Dispensing Services: Participate in Dispensary coordination activities where appropriate Undertake dispensary reception duties when necessary Interpret prescription stationary and accurately and clearly label and dispense prescriptions, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive directions on how to take and get the most from their prescribed medicines. Accurately and safely dispense prescriptions for both in-patients and out-patients in a timely and prompt manner. This will include the dispensing of unlicensed medicines, clinical trial material and specialist products, completing paper records of the patient and the drugs supplied, according to departmental procedure. Immediate reporting of out of stock issues to either the patient or an appropriate member of dispensary staff. Provide the final pharmacy check on dispensed medication (accuracy check) for both in-patient, discharge medicines, out-patient prescriptions and stock supplies of controlled drugs, ensuring that the prescription has been labelled and assembled correctly by other members of pharmacy staff. This does not include any form of clinical check on the prescription content. Errors or omissions made during the dispensing process should be highlighted to dispensing staff in a constructive manner and the corrective action required should be explained and supervised. Where concerns or doubts of the accuracy of another member of staff are identified by the post holder, these must be communicated promptly and appropriately to either the Dispensary Manager, Chief Technician or Chief Pharmacist Handout dispensed prescriptions to patients and carers ensuring that, where delegated, appropriate counselling on prescribed medicines is given to patients, in line with departmental standards, to improve compliance and knowledge of their therapy including dosage, frequency and other directions. This may require the counselling of patients and carers with sight or hearingproblemsand may involve occasional contact with patients with terminal illness or palliative care needs, to ensure that patients are able to get the most from their medicines. Receive, issue and maintain register entries and any appropriate associated documentation for controlled drugs according to legal and departmental standards, reporting any discrepancies to the Dispensary Manager or Chief Technician Identify and refer any formulary related computer issues to the attention of the duty pharmacist to assist in the implementation and enforcement of the Trust Formulary. Promptly bring problems relating to the dispensing of prescriptions, including owing items, to the attention of an appropriate member of staff. Deputise for the Dispensary Manager within the dispensary when required. Comply with the Trust policy on the use of patients own medicines (PODs) and any associated cost containment policies in relation to appropriate quantities of medicines for discharge. This will include assessing PODs for suitability of re-use on discharge, in conjunction with the discharge prescription, and relabelling if appropriate. Ensuring that prescription stationary is fully endorsed with the origin of the medicines supplied, the quantity supplied and where appropriate, the strength of the dispensed medicines, according to departmental policy. Weigh, measure, compound and prepare medicines for patients where accuracy is of the utmost importance. Provision of Stock Distribution Services: Accurately supply requisitioned stock medicines ordered by all wards, clinics, outside hospitals and external customers in a timely and appropriate way. This will require continual prioritisation by the post holder to ensure that deadlines for supply are met and urgently required items are processed as a priority. Meet set transport and portering times to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medicines across the County. Promptly bring any issues, delays or problems with medicines supply in distribution to the attention of the supervising technician. Where resolution is not immediate, swiftly communicate these issues to an appropriate member of ward/clinical department staff, having referred to an appropriate member of pharmacy staff for advice or a possible alternative solution. Organise the replenishment of the Out of Hours drug cupboard (EDC) as required. Interpret and organise daily intravenous fluid orders from wards and clinical areas. Provision of Aseptic Services: Work within aseptic unit SOPs, policies and procedures at all times. Reconstitute or prepare cytotoxic and monoclonal antibody medicines according to the unit rota, calculating quantities of raw materials required according to worksheets. Participate in the cleaning rota for the aseptic suite sterile and non-sterile areas - according to departmental policy and procedure. Undertake monitoring and validation of the Unit in line with departmental policy according to the rota. Ensure stock levels of required drugs are maintained, ordering extra supplies according to agreed stock levels, when necessary Co-ordinate and manage stock list reviews on a defined regular basis to ensure that the ward area has a comprehensive, rational and appropriate stock of medicines that reflects ward usage and need. Changes should be negotiated with the lead pharmacists and ward managers for the post-holders area. Stock Control Duties: Ensure that stock is rotated according to departmental procedure and that adequate stocks are maintained to meet normal service demands Check stocks on a regular basis (including Annual Stock Takes) Cross-reference stock on shelves against computer stock records to ensure that computer records are accurate.Use computer facilities to obtain reports, and refer any unexplained discrepancies to the relevant Lead Specialist Pharmacy Technician or pharmacist as delegated. Check return items for suitability to credit and re-issue, booking them back into departmental stock when approval to do so given, according to departmental procedure. Provision of Ward-based Technical Services: Complete the relevant sections of the in-house training and accreditation programme in technical ward-based services to support the advanced level and Lead Specialist Technicians in the delivery of near-patient pharmacy services. This may include: Interviewing patients on admission, obtaining consent to use their own medicines (PODs), assessing these for suitability for use and referring any identified problems to the Lead Specialist Technician or Senior Pharmacist Adding pre Admission medicines to bluespier system. Analysing prescription stationery for all patients allocated, to identify any other medicines they will require during their stay and to label and dispense these medicines in a form ready for discharge (one stop dispensing) Regularly reviewing the contents of patients bedside medicine lockers, as required by the Lead Specialist Technician, to ensure that all prescribed medicines are available at the correct time for administration by nursing staff. To assist the Lead Specialist Technician in the accurate and timely completion of patients discharge medicines from the ward, according to agreed discharge times and Trust bed pressure Undertaking DMS referrals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care Responsibilities Acting as a Named Nurse/Case manager to a cohort of patients from the time of POA to admission. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing. Evaluation of patient health history and identifies previously unknown health concerns. Independently make onward referrals to an additional service as appropriate e.g. General Practitioner, Specialist Nurse. Follow up advice, referral, investigations for patients presenting with significant co morbidities. Acts as a resource and provides advice on the management of patients to staff at Band 5. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with WAHT discharge policy. To promote a patient-focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. To obtain accurate and concise medical and medicines histories from the patient using interpersonal skills to facilitate the assessment of the patient for both minor and major surgery. Uses information obtained during the assessment, to determine the patients fitness to proceed for surgery, demonstrating the appropriate action to take in the event of not fit to proceed. Ensure the patient has an understanding of their proposed operation by providing accurate peri-operative information both verbally and in writing. Provide information that will enable the patient to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle and makes a referral, as appropriate, for optimisation of their health before surgery. Arranges and co-ordinates any assessment and/or investigations needed near the time of surgery, in accordance with local and national guidance. Identifies abnormal readings and acts on the findings in an appropriate and timely manner. To assist in establishing and monitoring of protocols and care pathways. To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff. To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times. To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. Professional Development and Education Responsibilities To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff / student education and training. To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. To attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. To undertake Personal Development Reviews for their team and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme. To participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme. To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies. Research and Development Responsibilities To assist in promoting nursing practice in line with relevant research. To maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice relating to POA. To contribute to research and development programmes within the unit. Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards. To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance. To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors. To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality indicators. To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required. To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with WAHT policy. Support the development and implement new policies and guidelines into the POA service. To participate in maintaining a clean environment. The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times. Support the implementation of service development and improvement as appropriate and facilitate changes in service delivery. To assist in the unit lead in the provision of leadership and management. To maintain a safe unit and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are completed in POA. To complete rosters in line with Trust deadlines To demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the POA process and the referral to treatment pathway (18 week RTT). Resource Management Responsibilities To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting and resource management. To assist in the assessment and monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the appropriate manager. To monitor sickness absence and escalate as appropriate In the absence of senior staff, the post holder will take responsibility for the management of the unit/Countywide team. To ensure effective use of appointment slots and ensure that any capacity issues are identified and discussed with the POA Capacity Coordinator. Vision and Values: The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people Driving this commitment are the Trust-wide signature behaviours: Do what we say we will do No Delays, every day We listen, we learn, we lead Work together, celebrate together

Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing. To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with WAHT discharge policy. To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle. To complete patient documentation correctly. To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols / care pathways. To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff. To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times. To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff / student education programmes. To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. To attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme. To participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme. To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies. To assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required.

Job Title: - Registered Nurse Location: - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Pay Rate: £17 - £28 Hours: - Flexible About the Trust: - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides a wide range of hospital-based and community services across Worcestershire with specialist services including oncology, radiotherapy, stroke services and cardiac stenting. Nestled between Birmingham and the Cotswolds, with excellent road, bus and rail links, Worcestershire provides the opportunity to experience both city and country life. As a member, youll have fantastic benefits: Competitive pay rates work this week, get paid next week Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime Multi-locational - work across neighboring Trusts First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access before they are made available to agency Varied working options to suit your lifestyle access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed Term placements Training and development opportunities Build holiday allowance for every shift you work Stakeholder pension scheme available Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Title: - Staff Nurse - A&E Location: -Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Pay Rate: £17-£28 Hours: - Flexible About the Trust - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trustprovides a wide range of hospital-based and community services across Worcestershire with specialist services including oncology, radiotherapy, stroke services and cardiac stenting. Nestled between Birmingham and the Cotswolds, with excellent road, bus and rail links, Worcestershire provides the opportunity to experience both city and country life. As a member, youll have fantastic benefits: Competitive pay rates work this week, get paid next week Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime Multi-locational - work across neighboring Trusts First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access before they are made available to agency Varied working options to suit your lifestyle access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed Term placements Training and development opportunities Build holiday allowance for every shift you work Stakeholder pension scheme available. Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

To provide administrative assistance and secretarial support to the Consultants and Senior medical staff. To prioritise workload as appropriate. To type ENT clinical staff correspondence. To generate operation notes and letters, discharge summaries and other official correspondence, including self-generated non-routine correspondence if required. To deal with day-to-day incoming mail according to the office policy, assigning priority and/or taking any necessary action without reference to consultant staff if necessary. To input information on to computer systems as required. To assist in the management of waiting lists by :- Ensuring that patient details are entered correctly onto waiting lists. Liaising with admissions office staff to ensure patients are sent for to come into hospital. Ensuring information on the Allscripts PAS patient administration system is up to date at all times. Ensuring medical records are made available to the relevant departments. To assist with the validation of patients awaiting outpatient and inpatient attendance. To be familiar with the requirement for the recording of patient details in relation to the 18 week pathway. To be familiar with the National and Local 18 week initiative / objectives / requirements. To maintain patients records and track notes electronically in a manner acceptable to the trust. To ensure that patients case notes are maintained in good order, including appropriate filing of results and correspondence. To be responsible for the monitoring of investigation dates and results and bringing these to the attention of the relevant Consultant. To observe absolute confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of your work. To participate in the collection and transmission of information to enable the Directorate to meet its objectives. To familiarize his / herself with the Trust Information Systems and any changes in the facility of the systems. To undertake any other duties as required by the Directorate Support Manager in accordance with the needs of the service.

Job Purpose: To assist the audiologist in the performance of their duties To perform range of routine tasks, including patient preparation and routine equipment maintenance. To undertake servicing and programming of replacement hearing aids and contribute to the patients rehabilitation programme. To undertake administrative and clerical duties involved in the day-to-day running of the department. To participate in maintaining a safe working environment Key Duties: Clinical Servicing and maintenance of hearing aids, to include programming of digital hearing aids. Assisting the qualified audiologist in patient preparation and clinical procedures. Advice on hearing aid care to patients and care workers. To assist audiologists in outpatient clinics at various hospitals, health centres and GP practices within the County. Stock control Administration To undertake administrative and clerical duties involved in the day-to-day running of the Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Department. Responsible for dispatching adults/paediatrics moulds and hearing aids for repair, together with the relevant documentation and the subsequent booking in procedure using the computerised audiology patient management system. Maintenance of patients records and assisting in the collection of statistical information. To assist in the smooth running of the audiology service, ensuring records are kept accurately, stock levels are regularly checked and administration is up to date. To participate in departmental income generation and balancing daily account, prior to paying into the cashier. To gain a general understanding of other departmental activities. Equipment To ensure calibration of audiometric test equipment, to BSA/departmental recommended procedures. Undertaking daily and weekly B700 mechanical and biological calibration, reporting any discrepancies to a Principal Audiologist.

The following Job Description is for lead pharmacist (8a) level. Please see Band 7 specialist pharmacist JD in supporting documents if needed. Key Duties: The post holder will: Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for patients within the specialism and within the wider Medical Division. Liaise with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to identify patients who are planned for discharge and prescribe the medication aspect of the discharge prescription to support timely discharge. Work independently in outpatient clinics managing patients with gastro conditions such as IBD including prescribing of highly specialised medications. Make critical clinical decisions around the pharmaceutical care needs of patients and communicate these decisions to patients and clinical staff accordingly. Prescribe and deprescribe medications as an independent prescriber within GPhC regulations to optimise the pharmaceutical care of patients Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, Herefordshire and Worcestershires netFormualry and medicines related national and local guidelines within the division. Contribute to producing and implementing SOPs, guidelines and policies to ensure that the use of medications within the post holders clinical area and medicines management systems are safe, robust, evidence based and are quality assured. Critically evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during ward-rounds, at outpatient clinic and within the multidisciplinary team. Provide highly specialised pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff across the Trust and communicate effectively any necessary actions. Monitor clinical progress of patients with regards to their medications and act accordingly on results and outcomes to ensure patients receive optimal care Establish effective working relationships with clinical staff and key stakeholders Contribute to the day to day running of the pharmacy department ensuring core functions are able to be delivered. Clinical Responsibilities The post-holder will: Use expert knowledge to devise management plans for patients independently or as part of an MDT, requesting appropriate tests and investigations in conjunction with consultant physicians as needed. This may include a requirement for recommendation to discharge or admit for further tests, treatment and care. Leads consultation with patients to construct an accurate medication and/ or clinical history. Reconcile this information against the admission/ attendance and prescription chart using specialist knowledge to support any prescribing decisions. Pro-actively identify to medical/surgical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies. Evaluate prescribing requirements, either initiating or modifying a range of interventions which may include prescribed medications and lifestyle advice in relation to the presenting complaint. Actively collaborates in consultant led MDT board/ward rounds providing clinical pharmacy support and referring on to other members of the MDT as appropriate. Assess patients information requirements to be able to communicate information regarding treatment at an appropriate level for the patient. Routinely be involved in the counselling of patients and carers under difficult and emotionally distressing situations, especially around a newly diagnosed clinical condition with far reaching implications on quality of life and life expectancy. This includes counselling patients with complex needs- such as physical disability, language requirements which may affect information requirements. Communicates highly complicated or contentious information with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. Keeps accurate and complete records of all activities and communication in line with trust policies and procedures Acts as a clinical role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements, informed by an understanding of the local population health needs Managerial responsibilities The post holder will: Plan own workload, contribute to the planning of the pharmacy services to the Division and ensure pharmacy services are delivered according to plan. Be responsible for day to day management of medicines management technicians, clinical pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and students as allocated to achieve their designated outcomes efficiently and accurately. Work across service boundaries to plan workload for services with joint responsibilities/outcomes eg: pharmacist led clinics. Line manage assigned pharmacist(s) Contribute to the recruitment and selection of staff as appropriate Be the first point of contact for advising on medication errors and with any patient or staff complaints regarding the pharmacy service as a whole within their clinical area. Identify and respond to medication related errors, completing appropriate error reporting forms (DATIX) and providing investigation to support the root cause analysis and prevent future events. Financial Responsibilities The post holder will: Produce reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on medicines expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost medicines use within the post holders specialism. Advise on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling evidence-based reviews for submission to the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Medicines and Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval. Identify and implement measures to keep the Divisions medicines expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence medicines expenditure and its management with key medical staff and matrons. Service Development and Business Planning The post holder will: Develop pharmacy services to the directorate in response to the needs of the directorate and the Pharmacy department. Continuously look for and identify initiatives to contribute to quality improvement within the specialist and pharmacy directorates. Work with the directorate to evaluate the impact of pharmacist led clinics and contribute to further business cases to support developing other innovative strategies for utilising pharmacists in advanced practice roles. Contribute to planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services within WAHT. Participate in a regular review of all duties with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead and make such alterations as necessary to meet the demands of a changing service. Research and Clinical Audit The post holder will: Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation Plan and conduct pharmaceutical practice-based research/audit in the Division in conjunction with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead Pharmacists. Contribute to a culture which encourages all staff to contribute to research and audit and use your expertise to support staff in this process. Develop and promote the role of an advanced pharmacist through contribution to professional publications and conference papers. Lead in the creation, implementation and audit of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the post-holders area. Education, Training and CPD The post holder will: Actively engage in the Trust skills development review (PDR). Agree service and personal objectives with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead and be responsible for self-audit to demonstrate both achievement of objectives and evidence of value to the Trust. Maintain a personal development portfolio in line with trust policy and professional registration. Identify and address the training needs of junior pharmacists and other staff in relation to post holders specialism. Deliver teaching and training on the post holders specialist area to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff including pharmaceutical induction for new medical and nursing staff. Ensure pharmacy staff are regularly updated in new developments within post holders specialism. Train, assess and provide feedback for clinical and technical pharmacy trainees as allocated, proactively promoting the workplace as a positive learning environment, Act as a designated supervisor for trainee pharmacist prescribing Dispensary and other Operational Responsibilities The post holder will: Assist in the delivery of other operational, and clinical, services as required to meet the needs of the service. Participate in a 7 day working rota in which contracted working hours will be worked over a 7-day period to include bank holidays Participate in the countywide emergency on-call rota.

To deal with incoming mail and all of the Consultants correspondence. Including generating own correspondence as agreed with the Consultant To input information onto computers for clinical audit To type discharge summaries, clinic letters and any other official correspondence including medical reports and complaint responses from audiotapes. To undertake copy typing as required. To arrange meetings and maintain the Consultants Diary To prepare material for meetings and training sessions as requested To attend meetings and take the minutes. To handle enquiries from patients, relatives, GPs, other hospitals and Consultants, initiating appropriate responses To process GP referral letters and arrange outpatient appointments and domiciliary visits To review the Patient Target List with Consultant to ensure that patients are seen within the current National time-scales and take responsibility for initiating extra operating lists, seeking authorisation from the Directorate Management team when necessary. To arrange for patients to be put on the waiting lists, including theatres and make minor changes to the waiting list for subsequent approval by the Consultant. To provide training and supervision for any junior or temporary secretaries allocated to the speciality To receive investigation reports drawing the Consultants attention to same and taking any necessary follow-up action To maintain patients records in a manner acceptable to the Trust. To liaise with Health Records, Outpatients, Radiology and other relevant internal and external departments with regard to patient care To ensure that Consultants absence is promptly communicated to all relevant people and departments To ensure that cover is provided for other secretaries during periods of absence through holiday or sickness Outpatient appointments and waiting lists are computerised. The post holder will need to liaise with the appropriate manager of the systems and comply will Trust policies.

Post Title: Occupational Health Nurse Pay Band: 5 Hours: 30 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location / Department: Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, Newtown Road, Worcester Accountable to: Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager Reports to: Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager Key Working Relationships: : Internal: All Trust managers and staff; Other NHS Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services; Nursing & Medical Directorate; ICT Department; Health and Safety Manager & Infection Control External: Other non NHS Organisations; Clinical Commissioning Groups; Finance and Information Department; Planning and contracting. Risk Assessment: The post involves lone working, exposure to body fluids, VDU work and some manual handling i.e. carrying of equipment between sites and driving. Job Purpose: To support and contribute to the effective provision of a high quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service to the Trust and other public sector and private organisations. To promote and maintain a systematic, holistic approach to occupational health and wellbeing provision, its implementation and evaluation. To participate in identifying and maintaining a safe working environment and preventing ill health that may be associated with work. The post holder would be able to gain experience and contribute by participating in the management of the service alongside more senior staff. To work with private organisations and deliver high quality Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service within agreed service level specifications. To contribute to an atmosphere conducive to learning, audit and the use of research based/best practice guidelines. Key Duties: To safely deliver allocated immunisation clinics at either the Working Well Centre Worcester or at the satellite clinics at Redditch, Kidderminster, or at various private company workplaces in and out of county. To support colleagues in the co-ordination of the flu campaign. To support colleagues in the co-ordination of projects relating to health and well-being promotion activities. To attend meetings as an OH representative, where appropriate. To undertake pre placement screening. To be involved in work related Health Surveillance programmes, and other general medicals required by employers. This will include tests such as; BMI calculation, B/P, Urinalysis, Vision Screening, Spirometry, Audiometry, HAVS, skin assessments and advice. To attend training and administer vaccination programmes as per Written Instructions. To perform Venepuncture as per Trust policy and attend regular updating sessions. To provide advice and support to employees via telephone or face to face following needle-stick injury/violence/musculoskeletal injury / sickness absence. To be involved in delivering health education programmes in response to the public health agenda. To be fully aware of the workplace and its risks to health, visit areas as and when required and send appropriate reports to Managers. To liaise with other professional departments within the Trust, and be involved in Outbreak follow up with Infection Control. To respond to general telephone queries from staff and managers, providing advice and support e.g. follow up of needle-stick injury, musculoskeletal incidents, and to instigate necessary referrals as required to counsellor, physiotherapist. To bring to the attention of the senior nurse should there be situations that require further support. Maintenance of individual health records and recall systems. To participate in clinical audit. To be able to conduct workstation assessments when appropriate, and provide report to manager with recommendations. Maintenance of confidential individual electronic health records and recall systems. Undertake any other similar duties in line with the key purpose of the job.

Key Duties: Provision of assessment, planning, investigations, diagnosis and treatment for people undergoing fertility care Act as an autonomous practitioner within own competence, skill and qualifications, managing own workload effectively Provide clinical expertise and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC code and Trust/Department policies and procedures. Carry out transabdominal/transvaginal diagnostic ultrasound scans for follicle tracking, interpret and act appropriately on results Be a contact / resource for GPs and other healthcare professionals in relation to fertility care Support both medical and nursing staff in the delivery of high quality fertility care Accountable for the quality and standard of work performed and delegated to the nursing team Contribute to the formulation of patient information leaflets and clinical/departmental guidelines/policy/procedure Act as a role model to all staff. To provide a high level of clinical expertise and leadership in the unit, ensuring best practice in accordance with national guidelines Communication and Relationships: Take delegated and non-delegated consent for investigations, procedures and treatments within own sphere of competence and adhering to local guidelines Liaise with the multi-professional team both within the organisation and external stakeholders, to ensure high standards of care are maintained Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff Actively involves others in communication between patients, their relatives and the multi-professional team and ensure excellent communication Ensure high standards of written and verbal advice are available to patients, relatives and carers Actively involve patients, relatives and carers in their treatment Ensure the unit works collaboratively with other departments, especially with the maternity unit and scanning department Acts as a role model/ ambassador for the organisation and the nursing profession To ensure clinical data is recorded on the electronic medical record contemporaneously and accurately Contribute to the organisation of the MDT meeting and actions Management: Provide direct line management for the band 6 Fertility CNS Provide clinical leadership to other staff within the specialty Assist in the ordering of stock, ensuring correct delivery and value for money Contribute to the development and implementation of services by attending meetings where standards are reviewed, initiating change and improvement when necessary in discussion and collaboration with other members of the Fertility Team To assist in the control of the fertility budget by having due regard for the use of resources where appropriate Monitor and maintain the physical and financial resources of the Fertility Department, i.e. knowledge of ordering system, invoicing and payment procedures To take part in regular meetings with pharmaceutical and product representatives to ensure up to date knowledge of drugs and equipment prescribed and used by the team and their financial implications upon the urogynaecology budget Education and Training: To actively engage with CPD relevant to the speciality/needs of the service and personal development and disseminate new knowledge and skill appropriately To be involved in teaching for professionals, non-professionals, patients and carers Carry out clinical audit, patient satisfaction surveys, research and development of the service Practice Development: Ensure nursing practice is in keeping with the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives (NMC 2008, 2015) and reflects Trust Policy and Procedures Develop links and collaborative working relationships with other services Keep up to date with professional issues and ensure they are reflected in practice Participate in opportunities to share good practice and innovations with colleagues locally, regionally and nationally To be fully conversant with all relevant Trust policies and up to date with the Trusts Mandatory Training Programme Professional development: To receive regular clinical supervision and provide clinical supervision to other staff and students Take every opportunity to maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan at annual performance review Vision and Values: The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people Driving this commitment are the Trust-wide signature behaviours: Do what we say we will do No Delays, every day We listen, we learn, we lead Work together, celebrate together

Professional/Clinical Leadership Establish and maintain communication with people about routine and daily activities overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care in the best interest of the patient and family. Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice. To actively lead in team nursing and the development of nursing responsibilities for individual patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of patients who have been assigned to them. Assess the health and wellbeing needs of the child whose needs are relatively stable and consistent with others in the caseload. Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address the childs health and wellbeing needs which are relatively stable and consistent with others in the caseload. To discuss with the senior colleagues the development and changes, both nursing and medical, which affect patients directly and indirectly. To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times. To report any accidents/incidents to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Matron. To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Staff Development Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others. Supervise the training of qualified and unqualified staff in accordance to their level of competence, and assist junior staff to develop clinical and managerial skills. To Act as a mentor for junior staff, to participate in teaching for all learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the Clinical Facilitators. To provide support and supervision of learner nurses. To participate in teaching programmes. Maintain a wide knowledge of current practice an issues within the speciality by reading relevant journals and attending study days where appropriate. Promoting the implementation and teaching of research based practice. To attend mandatory training days. To organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the identified needs for the department. Clinical Governance Promote best practice in health, safety and security. Contribute to quality improvement. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Participate in personal and departmental clinical audit. To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the policies of the Trust. Management Promote effective communication with ward/departmental staff and multidisciplinary teams. To manage effectively the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager/Matron. To prepare the duty rota for staff within the Ward establishment. To provide an effective and well balanced skill mix to meet the requirements for a 24 hour service and to ensure the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times. Maintain the custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs according to the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy. To oversee and ensure adequate ordering and maintaining adequate stocks of supplies and provisions within the Ward/Department under the supervision of the budget holder. Contribute to the implementation of services. Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members. Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources. To collect information for and participate in studies to determine patient dependency and quality assurance To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents to the Matron and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies. Maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used. Be conversant with Trust and other policies, procedures and mechanisms in Place. To work in accordance with government initiatives to ensure targets set are achieved. To assist in other Paediatric Wards and/or Departments of the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. To help any other Paediatric Department if that Department is unable to remain self-contained because of its own demands. Maintain good relations and communication with other Departments and multi-disciplinary teams. To share Paediatric nursing skills with the multi-disciplinary team from other clinical areas. Professional To maintain a professional attitude at all times developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and profession in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council. To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved by the Matron. To be conversant and comply with the Trust policies and regulations and attend mandatory lectures as instructed. Participate in research projects where appropriate, report findings within a multidisciplinary framework. Implement research where appropriate. Personnel To participate in the selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the ward/department. Participate in devising induction programmes for newly appointed staff. To assist the Matron in monitoring staff performance. Participate in staff appraisal and writing of reports. To assist in the maintenance of day to day discipline within the department. To inform the Matron of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance, and taking appropriate action where required. To counsel staff in relation to personnel and professional matters. Local Ward/Department Variation to Core Job Descriptions To ensure that the needs of the children are met by providing for normal growth and development physically, psychologically and socially. To lead the promotion of health and prevention of illness in all areas of childcare. To assist the Named Nurse for Safeguarding in related issues including raising awareness of child protection. To take a lead in child protection issues and to act as a child advocate at all times. To maintain a close liaison and relationship with the Community Nursing Team.

Key Duties: 1. Operational responsibilities 1.1 Responsibilities for establishing and maintaining communication and relationship both. Internally and externally. 1.2 Establish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external. 1.5 Make use of electronic internal / external mail and Internet systems as appropriate and necessary. 1.7 Bring to the attention of the Ward Managers any factors which may adversely affect patient care or service provision. General Duties: 2.1 Be knowledgeable about the specific care requirements of patients who may be admitted to the unit. 2.2 Be knowledgeable about current infection control procedures and policies and ensure all staff and visitors always adhere to these. 2.3 Be knowledgeable about the risks of infection and take responsibility for minimising cross infection within the clinical environment. 2.4 Be knowledgeable about all aspects of Acute Medicine. 3. Planning and organisation skills. 3.1 Participate in Directorate/Departmental meetings. 3.2 Be involved in practice development and patient experience issues. 4. Responsibilities 4.2 Ensure that safe and effective nursing care is delivered, this to be in accordance with Trust policies and best practice guidelines, also Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of Practice and guidelines. 4.3 Act as a role model when carrying out and demonstrating nursing care and procedures. 4.10 Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses. 4.13 Supporting the team manager to ensure mandatory and statutory training are. up to date for all staff. 4.17 Contributing to service development through awareness and engagement with trust policy and wider national standards of care. 4.19 At all times act in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines and NMC Codes of Practice standards and guidelines. 4.20 Be aware of and support policies and procedures existing and being introduced throughout the Trust.

Key Duties: The post holder will: Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for patients within the specialism and within the wider Medical Division. Liaise with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to identify patients who are planned for discharge and prescribe the medication aspect of the discharge prescription to support timely discharge. Work independently in outpatient clinics managing patients with gastro conditions such as IBD including prescribing of highly specialised medications. Make critical clinical decisions around the pharmaceutical care needs of patients and communicate these decisions to patients and clinical staff accordingly. Prescribe and deprescribe medications as an independent prescriber within GPhC regulations to optimise the pharmaceutical care of patients Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, Herefordshire and Worcestershires netFormualry and medicines related national and local guidelines within the division. Contribute to producing and implementing SOPs, guidelines and policies to ensure that the use of medications within the post holders clinical area and medicines management systems are safe, robust, evidence based and are quality assured. Critically evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during ward-rounds, at outpatient clinic and within the multidisciplinary team. Provide highly specialised pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff across the Trust and communicate effectively any necessary actions. Monitor clinical progress of patients with regards to their medications and act accordingly on results and outcomes to ensure patients receive optimal care Establish effective working relationships with clinical staff and key stakeholders Contribute to the day to day running of the pharmacy department ensuring core functions are able to be delivered. Clinical Responsibilities The post-holder will: Use expert knowledge to devise management plans for patients independently or as part of an MDT, requesting appropriate tests and investigations in conjunction with consultant physicians as needed. This may include a requirement for recommendation to discharge or admit for further tests, treatment and care. Leads consultation with patients to construct an accurate medication and/ or clinical history. Reconcile this information against the admission/ attendance and prescription chart using specialist knowledge to support any prescribing decisions. Pro-actively identify to medical/surgical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies. Evaluate prescribing requirements, either initiating or modifying a range of interventions which may include prescribed medications and lifestyle advice in relation to the presenting complaint. Actively collaborates in consultant led MDT board/ward rounds providing clinical pharmacy support and referring on to other members of the MDT as appropriate. Assess patients information requirements to be able to communicate information regarding treatment at an appropriate level for the patient. Routinely be involved in the counselling of patients and carers under difficult and emotionally distressing situations, especially around a newly diagnosed clinical condition with far reaching implications on quality of life and life expectancy. This includes counselling patients with complex needs- such as physical disability, language requirements which may affect information requirements. Communicates highly complicated or contentious information with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. Keeps accurate and complete records of all activities and communication in line with trust policies and procedures Acts as a clinical role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements, informed by an understanding of the local population health needs Managerial responsibilities The post holder will: Plan own workload, contribute to the planning of the pharmacy services to the Division and ensure pharmacy services are delivered according to plan. Be responsible for day to day management of medicines management technicians, clinical pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and students as allocated to achieve their designated outcomes efficiently and accurately. Work across service boundaries to plan workload for services with joint responsibilities/outcomes eg: pharmacist led clinics. Line manage assigned pharmacist(s) Contribute to the recruitment and selection of staff as appropriate Be the first point of contact for advising on medication errors and with any patient or staff complaints regarding the pharmacy service as a whole within their clinical area. Identify and respond to medication related errors, completing appropriate error reporting forms (DATIX) and providing investigation to support the root cause analysis and prevent future events. Financial Responsibilities The post holder will: Produce reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on medicines expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost medicines use within the post holders specialism. Advise on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling evidence-based reviews for submission to the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Medicines and Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval. Identify and implement measures to keep the Divisions medicines expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence medicines expenditure and its management with key medical staff and matrons. Service Development and Business Planning The post holder will: Develop pharmacy services to the directorate in response to the needs of the directorate and the Pharmacy department. Continuously look for and identify initiatives to contribute to quality improvement within the specialist and pharmacy directorates. Work with the directorate to evaluate the impact of pharmacist led clinics and contribute to further business cases to support developing other innovative strategies for utilising pharmacists in advanced practice roles. Contribute to planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services within WAHT. Participate in a regular review of all duties with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead and make such alterations as necessary to meet the demands of a changing service. Research and Clinical Audit The post holder will: Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation Plan and conduct pharmaceutical practice-based research/audit in the Division in conjunction with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead Pharmacists. Contribute to a culture which encourages all staff to contribute to research and audit and use your expertise to support staff in this process. Develop and promote the role of an advanced pharmacist through contribution to professional publications and conference papers. Lead in the creation, implementation and audit of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the post-holders area. Education, Training and CPD The post holder will: Actively engage in the Trust skills development review (PDR). Agree service and personal objectives with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Lead and be responsible for self-audit to demonstrate both achievement of objectives and evidence of value to the Trust. Maintain a personal development portfolio in line with trust policy and professional registration. Identify and address the training needs of junior pharmacists and other staff in relation to post holders specialism. Deliver teaching and training on the post holders specialist area to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff including pharmaceutical induction for new medical and nursing staff. Ensure pharmacy staff are regularly updated in new developments within post holders specialism. Train, assess and provide feedback for clinical and technical pharmacy trainees as allocated, proactively promoting the workplace as a positive learning environment, Act as a designated supervisor for trainee pharmacist prescribing Dispensary and other Operational Responsibilities The post holder will: Assist in the delivery of other operational, and clinical, services as required to meet the needs of the service. Participate in a 7 day working rota in which contracted working hours will be worked over a 7-day period to include bank holidays Participate in the countywide emergency on-call rota.