Total 12 job vacancies by NHS Jobs

Medway Imaging Department is well equipped with 2 x CT Toshiba machines (1 x 64 slice & 1 x 126 slice), 2 MRI machines (1xGE 3T HDXT & 1x1.5 T Siemens Magnetom Aera), An Ultrasound Suite consisting of 5 Toshiba Ultrasound systems, 3 Fluoroscopy Suites and 2 Interventional Suites. The successful candidate would join a progressive department led by young and dynamic Consultant colleagues. Applicants must hold a Radiology degree (ideally FRCR or equivalent) with broad training in Radiology. Please ensure you provide the names, addresses and e-mail contacts of three clinical referees and the Director of HR or Medical Staffing Manager. At least one of your referees should be your current or most recent employer. Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within the NHS it is important to be are aware that there will be a legal requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the 1st April 2022. This is applicable for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas.

To deliver and collect clinical & non clinical items, including post, beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, medical gases, pathology specimens, laundry, waste, furniture; responding to any ad-hoc requests and ensuring procedures are followed. To convey deceased patients to the mortuary and to do so in a dignified manner, using the appropriate equipment, also on request to place deceased patients within the viewing room (this will include viewings for babies, and young children) in accordance with procedures, and return to storage area on request. They are the first point of contact for the undertakers out of hours. To work to the roster prepared by the Portering Manager covering 24 hours a day, 7 days per week including bank holidays. To undertake job tasks via the handheld Trust system in a timely and efficient manner.

To perform initial patient assessment and examination, initiate diagnostic process and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment. To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients with a range of presenting complaints. To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals. Practise under the supervision of an E.D. Consultant and other qualified staff as agreed. Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient recording all information in the patients medical records. Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies as agreed. Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental problems in the patient Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment. Ensure safe and effective handover of patients to the appropriate ward Work with the multi-disciplinary team in an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nursing Teams, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. Refer and converse with appropriate specialists in regard to patient management. Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops.

To accept patients delegated by a therapist or identified under a protocol, and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, making alterations to patient treatment programmes as required. Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing therapist of any problems. This post holder will be expected to participate in six or seven day working patterns Assist the therapist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients using a range of physical therapy techniques

Vacancy Available: 9am-11am (Monday-Friday) - Stirling Park, Rochester (Please note this role is working for Medway Maritime hospital - but role will be carried out our records department in Stirling Park - Rochester) Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste. Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service. Deliver food service trolley to wards. Assisting nursing staff during managed meal times with portioning and plating food from food trolley at ward level. Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments. Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Team Leader or Ward Manager. Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets. Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable. Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment. The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.

To deliver and collect clinical & non clinical items, including post, beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, medical gases, pathology specimens, laundry, waste, furniture; responding to any ad-hoc requests and ensuring procedures are followed. To convey deceased patients to the mortuary and to do so in a dignified manner, using the appropriate equipment, also on request to place deceased patients within the viewing room (this will include viewings for babies, and young children) in accordance with procedures, and return to storage area on request. They are the first point of contact for the undertakers out of hours. To work to the roster prepared by the Portering Manager covering 24 hours a day, 7 days per week including bank holidays. To undertake job tasks via the handheld Trust system in a timely and efficient manner.

The duties will consist of the inpatient care (Medway Maritime Hospital) and outpatient care of patients and other surgical Consultants' patients when they are on shift. The Speciality Registrar will admit and clerk patients to the Medway Maritime. Admissions at weekends and out of normal working hours will be clerked by the duty House Surgeon or Senior House Officer. The Speciality Registrar will check the admissions and treatments giving advice and arranging treatment or operation after consulting the Registrar or Consultant concerned. The Speciality Registrar will normally seek advice from his/her Consultant before referring patients to other specialties. The Speciality Registrar is responsible for all the patients under the care of the Consultant Surgeon(s) to whose firm they are attached at the time and for the patients of all the Consultant Surgeons when 'on-call' and when covering for their colleagues. The Speciality Registrar will refer to their Consultant when problems exceed their authority and experience and they will support andadvise the House Surgeon who will refer to them. The Speciality Registrar must maintain liaison between other SPRs who are on duty before and after him/her to maintain adequate continuity and communication of patient care.

General Practice Assistant (GPA) Job Title: General Practice Assistant (GPA) Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Contract: Permanent (subject to satisfactory probation) Pay scale: Band 3 4 dependent on experience Line Manager: Digital & Transformation Lead Job Summary A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. Duties Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes. Must have working knowledge of Docman and Ardens. Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. Must have working knowledge of EMIS. Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc. Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s). Support the GP with immunisations/wound care Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & Safety. The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified. Equality andDiversity Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/ProfessionalDevelopment Post holder must hold a GP Assistant Certificate qualification. Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Attend all relevant annual updates. Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding GPA role and any professional development needed. Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them. Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Work to practice protocols. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effectivecommunication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Communicate effectively to outside agencies. Communicate clearly with their lead GP. Contribution totheImplementationof Services The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.

The General Manager will be accountable for a range of services across the programme, working alongside the Medical Clinical Directors and Heads of Nursing , ensuring high quality, flexible and responsive service delivery and to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate the clinical and non-clinical services provided. The General Managerwill be responsible for devising robust plans which look to sustain achievement of the constitutional (operational) and financial standards, as well as regularly reviewing these to ensure that plans are effective. The role will also support aspects of clinical governance compliance and assurance related to the care group, ensuring safe and effective use of all resources. Support the Divisional Director of Operations to deliver the annual capacity and business planning process for the care group; this may include delegated responsibility for business cases which have been identified as required to strengthen or develop the service areas you are responsible for. Manage and coordinate the day to day operational flow of wards in conjunction with senior nurses and support services with the aim of ensuring every patient has a green day as part of the SAFER patient flow bundle. Ensure strong financial service performance against plans through identification of problems at an early stage and the initiation of corrective action.

The General Manager will be accountable for a range of services across the programme, working alongside the Medical Clinical Directors and Heads of Nursing , ensuring high quality, flexible and responsive service delivery and to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate the clinical and non-clinical services provided. The General Managerwill be responsible for devising robust plans which look to sustain achievement of the constitutional (operational) and financial standards, as well as regularly reviewing these to ensure that plans are effective. The role will also support aspects of clinical governance compliance and assurance related to the care group, ensuring safe and effective use of all resources. Support the Divisional Director of Operations to deliver the annual capacity and business planning process for the care group; this may include delegated responsibility for business cases which have been identified as required to strengthen or develop the service areas you are responsible for. Manage and coordinate the day to day operational flow of wards in conjunction with senior nurses and support services with the aim of ensuring every patient has a green day as part of the SAFER patient flow bundle. Ensure strong financial service performance against plans through identification of problems at an early stage and the initiation of corrective action.

The department treats annually more than 450 newly diagnosed breast cancers.The breast unit is supported by 4 specialist nurses. The unit is supported by 2 consultant clinical oncologists. There is a weekly MDT meeting which is attended by all members of the breast team. There is also a weekly educational meeting and a breast planning meeting which discusses the allocation of outpatients and theatre sessions one and six weeks in advance. The breast surgery unit has a strong team spirit and is working towards a joint waiting list for outpatient referrals and operating list. The breast unit sees more than 6000 new referrals per year. There are 9 one-stop clinics with full radiology cover per week. The Breast unit is actively involved in research and national trials. Medway Maritime Hospital hosts Medway Breast Screening Unit with screening population of 110000 women. 150 screen detected cancers are treated per year. The unit provides comprehensive Breast services treating benign and malignant conditions (screen-detected and symptomatic).The unit provides full range of oncoplastic procedures and breast reconstruction using implant-based or lattismus dorsi flaps on site. Breast reconstruction using microsurgery techniques are carried out by plastic surgeons at Queen Victoria hospital, East Grinstead. The unit works closely with the plastic surgeons at Queen Victoria Hospital. There is a plastic surgeon attended clinic on site once a week. There is a full session for the morbidity and mortality audit meeting held monthly. A department educational meeting is held on Tuesday morning every week.

For the successful applicants there is an opportunity to gain and be signed off for Foundation year two competencies needed for Core Surgical training application. The post holder will be expected to maintain good logbooks / portfolios of evidence documenting their experience and competencies and will have to attend and meet F2 teaching requirements. The duties will consist of the inpatient care and outpatient care of patients and other surgical Consultants' patients when he/she is on shift. He/she will admit and clerk patients to the Medway Maritime Hospital if there is no House Surgeon in post. Admissions at weekends and out of normal working hours will be clerked by the duty House Surgeon or Senior House Officer. He/she will check the House Surgeons admissions and treatments giving advice and arranging treatment or operation after consulting the Registrar or Consultant concerned. He/she will normally seek advice from his/her Registrar or Consultant before referring patients to other specialties. This is a 1 in 12 Full Shift rota. The post holder must be resident at Medway Maritime Hospital when on nights. After 2100 hours during the week and at weekends the Surgical Team on duty will cover for any Urological emergencies with a Urology Middle Grade providing non-resident on-call cover overnight.