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Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

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.

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Please note this role can be based at one of our South West Offices: 100 Temple Street,Bristol,BS1 6AG Plumer House,Plymouth,PL6 5DH South West House,Taunton,TA1 2PX

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

Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills required. Education/training/qualifications GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses Work experience Previous NHS experience Two years experience of working in a senior administrative role in an office environment Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience in dealing with the patients and public and dealing effectively with sensitive and confidential information Experience of using communication systems e.g. e-mail, telephone, etc. IT systems Microsoft Office programmes, clinical, ordering, finance, etc. Knowledge/skills/abilities Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills: capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instructions to staff and service users Evidence of good communications skills and the ability to relate sensitively to patients Excellent administrative/word processing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Good keyboard skills inputting data/manipulating information into databases Able to compile reports and take meeting minutes Attention to detail, well organised, methodical with high standards of accuracy Ability to work unsupervised, use own initiative and make decisions Knowledge of cancer pathways desirable Understanding of person-centred care Understanding of the health and social care environment Knowledge of NHS IT and clinical systems Knowledge of NBT hospital systems desirable The ability to work within a team The ability to motivate self and others The ability to prioritise own workload The ability to retrieve and assimilate information from a wide range of sources Understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality The post-holder will need to communicate well both across North Bristol Trust and outside of the organisation with participating partner organisations. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the post: The post holder will be responsible for: Supporting the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Cancer Services and Personalised Care and Support Lead for Cancer administratively Organise, administrate the Cancer Board. The day-to-day administrative support for all the programmes organisation of the various Personalised Care and Support activities, making calls and dealing with enquiries promptly, booking of venues, arranging catering and advertisement of the programmes Supporting the setting up and administration of new and non-routine programmes of activity Attend meetings as appropriate and provide administrative support appropriately preparing agendas, taking minutes and distributing notes of meetings including typing up of group discussions and interviews Support evaluation and data collection for the Personalised Care and Support work streams Communicating verbally and via email with appropriate personnel Inputting data onto the Trust IT systems Managing and updating appropriate Personalised care and support for cancer databases Arranging mail merges and to send out invites, literature, maps and information packs Providing administration support for audit activity when required Ensuring that information is disseminated promptly General clerical and office management duties within the office e.g. own correspondence, supervised mail shots etc. Providing administrative support at the events, courses etc. Working together with other administrators/PAs within the Trust to provide an effective network of communication Liaise and work with the other cancer transformation programme coordinators in the other Trusts and in the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance.

To communicate appropriately with all parents/ carers, visitors, and staff. This may include adults with special needs, culture and language differences and/or challenging behaviour. Provide an efficient reception service Provide a comprehensive telephone enquiry service for the clinical area. This will include receiving telephone calls from families who require regular updates on their babies admitted to the unit, applying the relevant security checks To use initiative, judgement and decision-making skills in situations that arise on the unit daily and report any issues that may affect patient care and/or the service. Admit and discharge patients on the computerised hospital system, ensuring accurate patient details are recorded. Retrieve and return medical notes and x-rays as required. Organise medical notes files following the correct protocol. Assist in the provision of the required paperwork and medical notes for planned and/or emergency admissions. Book outpatient and other appointments, or investigations for patients as required. Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail for the unit. Refill the supplies of stationery for the reception area as required. Order, receive, store and distribute clerical supplies according to requirements. Establish formal and informal lines of communication with parents, carers, visitors, and staff. Liaise with other members of the clinical and reception team as required. Take full responsibility for developing own practice and training needs. Attend team meetings and appraisal/performance reviews. Plan own workload and prioritise need. Take on other such reasonable duties as appropriate, as directed by the Nurse in Charge of the unit or Line Manager. Adhere to Safeguarding procedures Contribute to the provision of a learning environment for staff undergoing training. Participate in clinical audit and research projects as required by the multi-disciplinary team. Be aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources. Ensure that all issues of clinical governance are acted upon as per Trust policy. Directly support the nurse in charge/ ward manager. Keep up to date with all relevant policies/procedures and local guidelines ensuring that high standards are maintained. Ensure effective communication and handover processes are in place with reception colleagues Update the daily spreadsheet for admissions and discharges

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 28th Nov 2024. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 5th December– subject to confirmation For informal enquiries please contact – Suzy Morton, Clinical Lead for Education at suzy.morton@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

Applications from candidates currently undertaking such fellowships will be considered. For more details please refer to the job description.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and Haematology Support/Specialty Managers, assist in the coordination of patient care throughout the pathway: To provide general information and support about cancer and cancer services, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices that are best for their cancer and their life. A key aspect of the role involves daily and direct (e.g. face to face and telephone) communication with patients, relatives, carers, and other health and social care professionals. The information and nature of the communication required is sensitive due to the nature of cancer. Communication in this context requires a high degree of empathy, understanding, diplomacy, honesty and integrity. Triage patients, using a risk assessment framework and initiate appropriate response according to protocols and individual pathways, using good communication skills, basic clinical awareness and appropriate tools and procedures, liaising as appropriate when non routine and refer complex decisions to the team for assessment and review Provide basic telephone and face to face advice and refer on or sign-post to other sources of support Provide support to patients in the clinic setting when required Coordinate the necessary assessments, appointments or investigations to fast track people back into the system if required Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate Support information provision and signpost as appropriate Guide people through the use of self-assessment resources Document and monitor all aspects of care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit To proactively identify patient and carer needs using approved tools and procedures to ensure that people get the right support to meet their needs. The role requires use of good judgment in responding to the needs of individuals. The level of judgment required relates to identifying the complexity of the situation, providing appropriate advice and escalating to the registered practitioner where appropriate Coordinate the care for a defined group of patients assessed by the clinical nurse specialist regarded as having needs best met by supported self-management Organise and prioritise the designated workload in relation to identified needs Contribute to and undertake where appropriate holistic needs assessments and the development of an individual care plans Implement, monitor and review the care plan with the patient and carer, in line with standard operating procedures and protocols and modify as appropriate Coordinate and organise appointments and assessments as required Identify indicators of need or changes in need through telephone contact and respond appropriately Coordinate the handover with other teams to facilitate safe and effective transition of care between services in order to provide seamless support for people Act as advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be perceived as barriers to care To coordinate access to the right information and education resources to support people in making decisions about aspects of their own care, enable independence and support self-management as appropriate. Develop a partnership approach to working in order to empower the patient and carers. Support people to access appropriate information and support, by sign-posting to a range of support services and take an approach which helps people to self-manage where appropriate Advise patients on individual self-care management principles and provide consistent planned aftercare to reinforce and further promote this information Participate in the organisation, delivery and administration of the Living Well days and courses and other patient education days Collection of data and evaluations of all Living Well events and courses to ensure accurate record of attendees and evaluation by patients of programme Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices Help patients and carers in the understanding of signs, symptoms or situations that would cause concern Explain to patients and carers how they can make contact when they feel that their condition or needs have changed, including what to do out of hours To administratively coordinate patient pathways to ensure patients have timely review, and the service is compliant with national cancer targets. Develop an in depth knowledge and understanding of the pathway for Haematology patients; including an understanding of medical terminology relating to Haematology and Cancer. Where necessary to liaise with Clinicians and MDT coordinators/administrators both internally and outside of the Trust Work closely with the clinical nurse specialists to track patients throughout their cancer pathway and flag up any delays in the cancer patients journey. Ensure all outcomes of the MDT meetings, tests, investigations, and referrals are recorded and acted upon. To be proficient in the use of multiple hospital IT systems, including CRIS, CareFlow, ICE and Somerset Cancer Register. Support the Haematology administration team with typing and booking to ensure cancer patients are not delayed due to administration delays. Carry out some clerical duties to support the Clinical Nurse Specialists.

The post holder will: Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed and delivered effectively. Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring spends, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects by providing high quality support including complex in formation and analysis, communications and stakeholder management Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects.

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion. Assessing the health care needs of patients . Making professional, autonomous decision in relation to pesenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other helth care workers within the organisation. Screening patients for disease risk factor and early signs of illness. Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease mangement protocols. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate. Providing counselling and health education. In general , the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

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

The post holder will be responsible for the coding and summarising of relevant information into patients electronic healthcare records in the EMIS clinical system whilst adhering to practice protocols. In addition, they will provide administrative support as required in line with the needs of the organisation.

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

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