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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing students in the classroom to reach their full potential and have a commitment to deliver outstanding lessons? Whatever our students need to achieve this, we will find a way to help them do so and with your help, Rainhill will continue on its journey to provide an excellent education for all students.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team who has excellent behaviour management skills and can provide effective classroom supervision to support learning and teaching when required to cover for short term staff absences.

You will also assist in supporting organising cover for absent staff and other related admin support across the school as and when required.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and will involve delivering lessons and cover lessons effectively to whole classes, ensuring that the educational provision for students is maintained to the highest standard of attainment and achievement.

Previous experience of working in a school setting with children and young people is essential as is a desire to want to make a difference.

Knowledge and Experience

Understanding and working knowledge of the national curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas

Working knowledge and understanding of principles of effective learning in the classroom and classroom management

Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting

Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes

Working knowledge of SIMS and Cover

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Knowledge and awareness of GDPR requirements and regulations

Qualifications and Training

Good standard of Education up to GCSE or equivalent - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Minimum 2 years experience of working with children in an educational setting (within specified age range/subject area)

NVQ 2/3 equivalent or above in teaching assistance or relevant experience

QTS/QTLS

Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy

Training in special educational needs strategies

Skills and Abilities

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality in all forms including electronically, written form and verbally

Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attitudes

Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Planning own workload to meet deadlines

Flexible in their ability to work across the school to best meet the needs of pupils as and when it is needed

Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and identify learning styles as appropriate

Effective Behaviour Management skills

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity

What the school offers its staff

Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.

Further details about the role

Purpose of the post:

• Supervision of whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers with agreed lesson plans in place across the school as required.

• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs. Enabling access to learning for all pupils.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of daily cover for staff absence.
• Provide administrative assistance cover as required

Specific duties and Responsibilities

Main duties. 1. Undertake cover supervisor duties when staff are absent or at internal/external events 2. Undertake cover supervision for whole class i.e. supervise, support and assist students of all abilities, age range in the absence of normal teacher 3. Follow instructions directed from, Cover Manager, Operations Manager, SENDCO and class teachers. 4. Promote positive pupil behaviour by: - · Ensuring pupils enter and exit classroom in silence · Greet pupils at beginning of the lesson · Complete the class register · Ensure pupils sit according to their seating plans · Ensure school uniform rules are followed · Report back as appropriate to class teacher · Encourage students to follow Rainhill Standards at all times 5. Ensure when covering a lesson, students remain focused and on task. 6. Managing the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking work to ensure a constructive working environment. 7. Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment at all times. 8. Develop your own knowledge and understanding of specific academic, physical and emotional/ behavioural/ social needs of individuals and groups of students and respond to them effectively. 9. To assist the SENDCO and learning support department with classroom support when not covering lessons. 10. Managing the work of Learning Support Assistants assigned to the cover classes. 11. To provide welfare support for students, including administering first aid (dependent on training) and attending to and identifying medical needs as required.

Support for the teacher

1. To provide classroom supervision and learning in the absence of a teacher

2. Communicate the work set by the teacher to the pupils

3. Communicate feedback from the covered lesson to the teacher

4. Oversee the distribution and collection of books and other equipment

5. Reporting back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class and any issues arising.

6. Work under the direction of the lead teacher/organizer when accompanying staff on school visits

7. Provide clerical/administration/pastoral support when required

8. Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment

9. Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives

10. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress, and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

11. Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour - Record all behaviours on synergy or appropriate systems.

12. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher.

Support for the pupil

1. Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs

2. Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

3. Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

4. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

5. Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognize and reward achievement within established school procedure

6. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher

7. Use specialist (curriculum/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

8. Assist in the planning, implementation, assessing, recording and reporting in relation to personal care

9. Provide one-to-one support for pupils in either a care/special needs/pastoral capacity as and when required

Support for the curriculum

1. Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs

2. Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternate learning opportunities to support extended development

3. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use

4. Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support e.g. curriculum/SEN specialism

Support for the school

1. Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child

protection, pupil behaviour and discipline, health and safety and security, confidentiality

and GDPR data protection regulations. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as

named in the policy concerned)

2. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

3. Support with break and lunch duties.

4. Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate

5. Participate in training and other learning activities as required

6. Establish own best practice and use to support others

7. Assist in the supervision, training and development of classroom support staff

8. To take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and students’ welfare, and to be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/ teacher/ school and keep confidence appropriately.

9. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as and when required

10. Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training, advice, guidance and support to colleagues in other schools

11. To invigilate examinations as directed by the Senior Examinations Officer as and when required.

Support of Staff Cover

1. Support and assist the Cover Manager in organising the planning and co-ordination of cover for absent staff when required

2. Assist with admin processes related to cover supply and staff absence

3. Ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures of cover staff

Other

• High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements.
• To be responsible for improving your own practice through observation, evaluation and discussion.
• To comply with all School policies and procedures.
• To comply with the School's Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working procedures and guidelines.
• To comply with the School's Comprehensive Equality Policy and to ensure that it is implemented within the service area of the post.

Additional Duties

To be willing to be trained as, and to be one of the school's many, First Aid Officers

Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing students in the classroom to reach their full potential and have a commitment to deliver outstanding lessons? Whatever our students need to achieve this, we will find a way to help them do so and with your help, Rainhill will continue on its journey to provide an excellent education for all students.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team who has excellent behaviour management skills and can provide effective classroom supervision to support learning and teaching when required to cover for short term staff absences.

You will also assist in supporting organising cover for absent staff and other related admin support across the school as and when required.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and will involve delivering lessons and cover lessons effectively to whole classes, ensuring that the educational provision for students is maintained to the highest standard of attainment and achievement.

Previous experience of working in a school setting with children and young people is essential as is a desire to want to make a difference.

Knowledge and Experience

Understanding and working knowledge of the national curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas

Working knowledge and understanding of principles of effective learning in the classroom and classroom management

Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting

Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes

Working knowledge of SIMS and Cover

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Knowledge and awareness of GDPR requirements and regulations
Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website

Qualifications and Training
Good standard of Education up to GCSE or equivalent - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Minimum 2 years experience of working with children in an educational setting (within specified age range/subject area)

NVQ 2/3 equivalent or above in teaching assistance or relevant experience

QTS/QTLS

Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy

Training in special educational needs strategies

Skills and Abilities
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality in all forms including electronically, written form and verbally

Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attitudes

Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Planning own workload to meet deadlines

Flexible in their ability to work across the school to best meet the needs of pupils as and when it is needed

Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and identify learning styles as appropriate

Effective Behaviour Management skills

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity

You can find the detailed job description and main responsibilities in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route youll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the going rate for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions. To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions. To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles

A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Are you looking for a new challenge?

An opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist – Echocardiography to join Cardio-Respiratory Department

We are committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible services to our patients; as a result we have an exciting opportunity, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.

The successful candidate will be an RCCP registered Physiologist with sufficient number of years’ post qualification experience.

It is important that the candidate can demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.

The candidate will work alongside fellow Consultants, Nurses and other Healthcare professionals to ensure high standards are maintained across the organization.

This post is based in Southport & Ormskirk and requires that you work flexibly across allsites

An Enhanced DBS Certificate with both the Adults’ and Children’s Barred Lists is required for this position.

Interview Date: 4th December 2024
• Provides fully comprehensive, unsupervised reports of a highly professional standard in a range of procedures
• Uses clinical judgements to act on reports in an unsupervised way
• Has highly specialised knowledge and skill in at least one specialist area and is responsible for the development and delivery of that service
• Clinical supervision of testing in this are
• Developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
• Producing costs for each procedure
• Implementing staff training programs for all levels of staff
• Peer evaluation of competency levels
• Stock control and consumable costs in this area
• Maintain optimal functioning and regular servicing of equipment
• Initiation of research and audit programs in order to review services and to monitor capacity
• Provide regular updates to manager on service progress and re-design
• A commitment to setting up new services and expanding the Physiologist role into areas traditionally covered by doctors
• Deputise for other service leads in their absence
• Participate in out of hours sessions when required
• May be called upon to participate in a 24hr on call emergency rota covering a range of invasive and non-invasive tests
• During out of hours or on call sessions, together with clinical responsibilities, the Physiologist will take on a level of managerial control of departmental issues
• Take on a level of managerial control as designated by the manager.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• ​​​​​​SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

KEY DUTIES
• Provides fully comprehensive, unsupervised reports of a highly professional standard in a range of procedures
• Uses clinical judgements to act on reports in an unsupervised way
• Has highly specialised knowledge and skill in at least one specialist area and is responsible for the development and delivery of that service
• Clinical supervision of testing in this are
• Developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
• Producing costs for each procedure
• Implementing staff training programs for all levels of staff
• Peer evaluation of competency levels
• Stock control and consumable costs in this area
• Maintain optimal functioning and regular servicing of equipment
• Initiation of research and audit programs in order to review services and to monitor capacity
• Provide regular updates to manager on service progress and re-design
• A commitment to setting up new services and expanding the Physiologist role into areas traditionally covered by doctors
• Deputise for other service leads in their absence
• Participate in out of hours sessions when required
• May be called upon to participate in a 24hr on call emergency rota covering a range of invasive and non-invasive tests
• During out of hours or on call sessions, together with clinical responsibilities, the Physiologist will take on a level of managerial control of departmental issues
• Take on a level of managerial control as designated by the manager.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver clinical skills and knowledge unsupervised across a wide range of basic and specialised clinical procedures
• Be proficient in a in a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures
• Provide high quality care for patients
• Required to deliver complex information and instruction in a sensitive manner considering the diverse needs of all patients regardless of their age and abilities
• Required on a regular basis to communicate information concerning patients and their test results, giving advice and recommendations to a wide range of staff groups.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures are all current and correct.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designs and implements training and education programmes in own specialist area
• Assists with the delivery of education programs in a broad range of subjects to a variety of staff throughout the Trus
• Actively participates in the mentorship arrangement and takes an active interest in liaising with Higher Education Institutes providing teaching and placements when required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care. Support people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate. Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics. Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medicines. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management. Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality. Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, venesection, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting. Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times. Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate. Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of people. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals. Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered. Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers. Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse. Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities. Maintain skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes. Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice. Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions, and reflecting on answers given. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures. Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice/guidance from the registered nurse or registered care professional as required. Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services. Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively. Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful there may be barriers to understanding. Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team. Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and always adhere to the principles of confidentiality. Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy. Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance. Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards) Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being a Nurse Associate Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors. Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and the recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping. Follow all information governance guidance and policies. Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy. To actively engage in area specific competency assessments Contribute to formulation and maintenance of own objectives and personal development plan. Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback. Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment. Adopt a reflective approach to own practice and with a view to continually improve. Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying our any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures. RESEARCH & AUDIT Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice. Critically consider and analyse own practice in light of best available evidence. Contribute to surveys, audits and research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice. Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety, and security. Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation. Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.

The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patients co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group. To prioritise designated Physiotherapy referrals according to need, risk and service capacity. To plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals including sensory integration difficulties within rehab hub setting. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To monitor, via performance management, the care plans developed for service users by all sector members to ensure that they are appropriate and of a high standard. To liaise with family members, carers, GPs and other professionals as necessary when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. Understanding risk assessment, being able to assess risk and complete management plans. The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff, when appropriate, through supervision and appraisal. The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. The post holder take a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of service users / patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality care to a defined caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidencedbased practice. Work in partnership with other professional to enable patients / clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment, thus avoiding hospital admission. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Physiotherapy profession and facilitate effective learning within the area of practice for all students and practitioners.

KEY DUTIES Provides fully comprehensive, unsupervised reports of a highly professional standard in a range of procedures Uses clinical judgements to act on reports in an unsupervised way Has highly specialised knowledge and skill in at least one specialist area and is responsible for the development and delivery of that service Clinical supervision of testing in this are Developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures Producing costs for each procedure Implementing staff training programs for all levels of staff Peer evaluation of competency levels Stock control and consumable costs in this area Maintain optimal functioning and regular servicing of equipment Initiation of research and audit programs in order to review services and to monitor capacity Provide regular updates to manager on service progress and re-design A commitment to setting up new services and expanding the Physiologist role into areas traditionally covered by doctors Deputise for other service leads in their absence Participate in out of hours sessions when required May be called upon to participate in a 24hr on call emergency rota covering a range of invasive and non-invasive tests During out of hours or on call sessions, together with clinical responsibilities, the Physiologist will take on a level of managerial control of departmental issues Take on a level of managerial control as designated by the manager. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver clinical skills and knowledge unsupervised across a wide range of basic and specialised clinical procedures Be proficient in a in a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures Provide high quality care for patients Required to deliver complex information and instruction in a sensitive manner considering the diverse needs of all patients regardless of their age and abilities Required on a regular basis to communicate information concerning patients and their test results, giving advice and recommendations to a wide range of staff groups. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures are all current and correct. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Designs and implements training and education programmes in own specialist area Assists with the delivery of education programs in a broad range of subjects to a variety of staff throughout the Trus Actively participates in the mentorship arrangement and takes an active interest in liaising with Higher Education Institutes providing teaching and placements when required.

Liverpool Community Physiotherapy service provides therapy and rehabilitation in patients homes. We aim to promote independence and improve quality of life for people with physical problems caused by accidents, ageing, disease or disability. These include respiratory conditions, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, mobility issues, neurological conditions and those receiving palliative care.

If you’re motivated, with therapy experience and skills, a passion to be part this service, and share our aim for perfect care, we’d like to hear from you.

The role involves working across Liverpool community teams (North, Central, South, Neuro, Rehab at Home, Care homes and Falls) on a rotational basis to provide support to our patients in their homes and other community settings, which will enable you to develop skills and flourish within your career. If this interests you, come and join our fantastic team.

We’re a very supportive team with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and assistant practitioners.




The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patient’s co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group.

The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff, when appropriate, through supervision and appraisal. The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of services provided, holding responsibility for defined service improvement projects.

The post holder will take a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality therapy and care to a caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced based practice.



Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patient’s co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group.

To prioritise designated Physiotherapy referrals according to need, risk and service capacity.

To plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals including sensory integration difficulties within rehab hub setting.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To monitor, via performance management, the care plans developed for service users by all sector members to ensure that they are appropriate and of a high standard.

To liaise with family members, carers, GP’s and other professionals as necessary when completing the assessment and developing a care plan.

Understanding risk assessment, being able to assess risk and complete management plans.

The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff, when appropriate, through supervision and appraisal.

The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.

The post holder take a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of service users / patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality care to a defined caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced
based practice.

Work in partnership with other professional to enable patients / clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment, thus avoiding hospital admission.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Physiotherapy profession and facilitate effective learning within the area of practice for all students and practitioners.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced Scheme Manager on a temporary basis on behalf of a well-established housing association in Merseyside.

You will be based at one of their Extra Care Schemes, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day housing management, as well as line management responsibility of an on-site Coordinator and Administrator.

Your new role

• Full responsibility of operational management and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs & preferences of residents.
• Lettings, allocations, viewings, sign-ups and inductions with new residents
• Facilitating monthly meetings with residents and annual service charge meetings
• Manage breaches of tenancies and incidents on site relating to neighbour nuisance or low level anti-social behaviour
• Dealing with low level complaints and general queries
• Assisting with logging repairs and chasing existing requests
• Routine health & safety compliance checks and risk assessments
• Providing reports on performance, outcomes and ensuring detailed records are maintained

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in the social housing sector, with older and/or vulnerable people within a housing environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of housing/tenancy management principles and relevant legislation
• Experience of allocations, lettings, completing assessments & support plans, managing caseloads and multi-agency working
• Experience of crisis management and risk minimisation
• Knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits system with the ability to provide budgeting advice

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
• Hourly rates up to £21.65 per hour
• Temp contract until end of Jan 2025
• Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
• ASAP starts

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A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Support Services & Community Division, at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role of the Deputy Divisional Director of Operations is to be responsible for the strategic and operational management and delivery of all services and contracts within their portfolio. The role comprises of the day-to-day operational delivery of sustainable, high-quality services, maintaining and delivering against all performance targets and standards, as well as leading and overseeing the development and implementation of business cases and plans, whilst ensuring in partnership with the transformation team, the implementation of the service redesign programme.

This role requires significant engagement and working in collaboration with a number of different stakeholders, including commissioners, acute, primary care, and mental health providers as well as the public, voluntary and community sector organisations. The post holder is expected to provide visible leadership and promote high standards by modelling the values and behaviours expected of a senior manager in the NHS. They will have a professional and management line of accountability to the Divisional Director of Operations and Performance.

Please note, this Recruitment Process will include an Assessment Centre which will take place on Friday 6th December 2024.

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day running of their portfolio within the Division; ensuring the delivery of key operational performance targets (finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety). Working in partnership with the Divisional and wider leadership team, the Deputy Divisional Director of Operations will be responsible for the provision of leadership and direction for all services within their portfolio. This will include delivery of local and national targets as well as operational service objectives. As Deputy Divisional Director of Operations, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting clinicians, managers and other staff across the organisation. The post holder will develop and role model strategic and operational practice for promoting strong leadership and innovation across the specialities within their portfolio.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

LEADERSHIP DUTIES

· Promote a common vision and ownership of the organisational values and strategic objectives of MWL, advising on the service implications of strategic and operational policy decisions.

· Work with clinical staff in developing appropriate changes in clinical practice within the service sectors in line with MWL strategy.

· Ensure that all staff understand the strategic direction of the partnership and are able to contribute to its development.

· The Chief Operating Officer in conjunction with MWL partners will agree personal objectives on an annual basis. This will form part of the annual review of his/her performance in the role. The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations will set objectives for senior members of the team, monitoring performance through an effective performance management process.

· Ensure high quality, patient centred care is delivered across all services.



CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Contribute to the development, communication and promotion of the values and behaviours of MWL.

· Lead the development of a culture of continuous improvement within MWL in order to meet stretching financial, quality and performance targets.

· Champion MWL, the services it provides and its support for other front line health services.

· Ensure compliance with the Integrated Governance Framework, ensuring that the highest standards of corporate governance and probity are maintained by ensuring that all staff work within the provisions of Standards of Business Conduct, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.

· Maintain the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective services across MWL including the Care Quality Commission Registration requirements and standards.

· Deliver national and locally agreed performance targets.

· Develop business cases for any service developments ensuring it fits with the MWL strategy and appropriate activity, financial and workforce plans have been incorporated both within and across service sectors.

· Ensure effective communication both across and between service lines.

· Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and make recommendations on their amendment where necessary.

· Interpret alongside clinical colleagues, national, regional, and corporate health care policies/standards and formulate objectives and standards for the community and primary care services to deliver against these.

· Support Research & Development within and across the services.

· Undertake specific tasks asked from time to time by the Director Strategic Partnerships as required by the Board.



PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the Divisional and/or Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing and Quality in the delivery of the organisations Professional strategy to maintain professional standards and practice and the effective deployment of resources.

· Ensure processes are in place for investigation and response to complaints and incidents relating to our services, in accordance with organisational policy. Through the Divisional and / or Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing and Quality, ensure the quality agenda for our organisation is delivered in accordance with the aligned Strategy i.e. Clinical Strategy.



HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure staff undertake their professional and managerial responsibilities, taking account the requirements of the working time directive and educational requirements.

· Provide leadership and direction to the services within your portfolio.

· Establish new ways of working in conjunction with clinicians, other healthcare professionals, support, and HR staff. This includes skill mix reviews, new role development and other workforce strategies.

· Manage workforce planning and staff development and ensure objectives, personal development plans, appraisal and mandatory and essential training is conducted for all staff.

· Develop a culture that enables the realisation of individual and team potential, using appropriate relational behaviour techniques and freedom to act policies within agreed performance management frameworks.



FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· To be responsible and accountable for the budget, and with service managers, develop and manage those budgets to meet the strategic and operational business plans including delivery of cost improvement targets.

· Ensure effective establishment control, cost control and budget management including the overall management of attendance.

· Manage the collection and use of information in accordance with local and national strategies and plans.

· In conjunction with the transformation team, lead the service Transformation programmes to deliver integrated services and quality improvement strategies through efficiency and productivity.



COMMUNITY / STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES

· Be responsible for improving and sustaining relationships with our partners and other key stakeholders to building a positive image of our organisation through responsive internal and external communications.

· Develop sustainable services through the development of partnership with other organisations, including primary care, acute and mental health providers, voluntary agencies, and the independent sector.

· Ensure partnership arrangements meet governance and corporate requirements of all parties and are supported by robust governance and documented agreements.




This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Nurse and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring high quality care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will work independently under the leadership of the Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

Interview Date: TBC
• Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on settings
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person
• Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional.
• Where appropriate work without direct supervision, delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nurse Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
• Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence, and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required.
• Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
• ECG’s (training will be provided)
• visit patients in their own home independently.
• work within A&E with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to case find frailty patients and support early discharge.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Under indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care

· Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.

· Support people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.

· Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics.

· Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medicines.

· Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management.

· Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality.

· Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, venesection, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting.

· Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake

· Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times.

· Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours

· Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

· Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.

· Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of people.

· Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.

· Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered.

· Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.

· Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.

· Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.

· Maintain skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.

· Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.

· Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice.

· Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions, and reflecting on answers given.

· Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.

· Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice/guidance from the registered nurse or registered care professional as required.

· Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.

· Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust

· Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.

· Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful there may be barriers to understanding.

· Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team.

· Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and always adhere to the principles of confidentiality.

· Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy.

· Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.

· Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)

· Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being a Nurse Associate

· Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors.

· Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and the recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.



ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop skills to maintain professional standards of record keeping.

· Follow all information governance guidance and policies.

· Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies.



TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

· Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.

· To actively engage in area specific competency assessments

· Contribute to formulation and maintenance of own objectives and personal development plan.

· Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback.

· Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment.

· Adopt a reflective approach to own practice and with a view to continually improve.

· Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying our any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures.



RESEARCH & AUDIT

· Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice.

· Critically consider and analyse own practice in light of best available evidence.

· Contribute to surveys, audits and research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice.

· Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety, and security.

· Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.

· Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines both local and national.

· Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

LEADERSHIP DUTIES Promote a common vision and ownership of the organisational values and strategic objectives of MWL, advising on the service implications of strategic and operational policy decisions. Work with clinical staff in developing appropriate changes in clinical practice within the service sectors in line with MWL strategy. Ensure that all staff understand the strategic direction of the partnership and are able to contribute to its development. The Chief Operating Officer in conjunction with MWL partners will agree personal objectives on an annual basis. This will form part of the annual review of his/her performance in the role. The Deputy Divisional Director of Operations will set objectives for senior members of the team, monitoring performance through an effective performance management process. Ensure high quality, patient centred care is delivered across all services. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the development, communication and promotion of the values and behaviours of MWL. Lead the development of a culture of continuous improvement within MWL in order to meet stretching financial, quality and performance targets. Champion MWL, the services it provides and its support for other front line health services. Ensure compliance with the Integrated Governance Framework, ensuring that the highest standards of corporate governance and probity are maintained by ensuring that all staff work within the provisions of Standards of Business Conduct, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. Maintain the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective services across MWL including the Care Quality Commission Registration requirements and standards. Deliver national and locally agreed performance targets. Develop business cases for any service developments ensuring it fits with the MWL strategy and appropriate activity, financial and workforce plans have been incorporated both within and across service sectors. Ensure effective communication both across and between service lines. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and make recommendations on their amendment where necessary. Interpret alongside clinical colleagues, national, regional, and corporate health care policies/standards and formulate objectives and standards for the community and primary care services to deliver against these. Support Research & Development within and across the services. Undertake specific tasks asked from time to time by the Director Strategic Partnerships as required by the Board. PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Divisional and/or Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing and Quality in the delivery of the organisations Professional strategy to maintain professional standards and practice and the effective deployment of resources. Ensure processes are in place for investigation and response to complaints and incidents relating to our services, in accordance with organisational policy. Through the Divisional and / or Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing and Quality, ensure the quality agenda for our organisation is delivered in accordance with the aligned Strategy i.e. Clinical Strategy. HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure staff undertake their professional and managerial responsibilities, taking account the requirements of the working time directive and educational requirements. Provide leadership and direction to the services within your portfolio. Establish new ways of working in conjunction with clinicians, other healthcare professionals, support, and HR staff. This includes skill mix reviews, new role development and other workforce strategies. Manage workforce planning and staff development and ensure objectives, personal development plans, appraisal and mandatory and essential training is conducted for all staff. Develop a culture that enables the realisation of individual and team potential, using appropriate relational behaviour techniques and freedom to act policies within agreed performance management frameworks. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible and accountable for the budget, and with service managers, develop and manage those budgets to meet the strategic and operational business plans including delivery of cost improvement targets. Ensure effective establishment control, cost control and budget management including the overall management of attendance. Manage the collection and use of information in accordance with local and national strategies and plans. In conjunction with the transformation team, lead the service Transformation programmes to deliver integrated services and quality improvement strategies through efficiency and productivity. COMMUNITY / STAKEHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES Be responsible for improving and sustaining relationships with our partners and other key stakeholders to building a positive image of our organisation through responsive internal and external communications. Develop sustainable services through the development of partnership with other organisations, including primary care, acute and mental health providers, voluntary agencies, and the independent sector. Ensure partnership arrangements meet governance and corporate requirements of all parties and are supported by robust governance and documented agreements.

KEY DUTIES To participate in the ATO rota through areas of the stores dispensaries and wards. To assist in the receipt of prescriptions. To participate in pharmacy services to wards and clinics primarily to maintain and control medicines. To assist in booking in and auditing prescriptions, using the latest software. To prepare and assemble supplies of medicines for delivery to wards and departments. To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of stock including the maintenance of manual and computerised records. To assist in the provision of a ward topping up service, supplying stock medication to wards on a weekly basis. To co-operate with the provision of necessary staffing within the pharmaceutical service and participate in staff rotation to other sites e.g. St Helens. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes. To participate in stock control of medicines within the pharmacy department under the supervision of the dispensary manager or senior technician. Regularly handle or process cash or cheques when dealing with outpatients prescriptions. To comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the Pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his / her control comply with the Health and Safety at work act, COSHH Regulations, Display Screen Equipment Regulations, Data Protection Act and other appropriate legislation during daily activities. To participate in the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas. To participate in evening and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To assist with basic counselling of outpatients in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or Pharmacy technician. To answer telephone and face to face queries of a routine or basic technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, patients and the public, either in the pharmacy or on the ward, and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary. To liaise with various members of the Pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients. To ensure safety of drugs awaiting collection by nursing staff and other responsible persons To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programmes in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To maintain continuing professional development. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the Pharmacy JAC computer system for all duties requiring its use e.g. Ordering and stock control. To assist in the completion and filing of departmental documents. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To act as a role model and assist in the training and induction of other members of the technical staff. To undertake and achieve the NVQ level 2 Pharmacy service skills qualification in accordance with GPhC guidance.