Total 99 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB16 5NY

Working in Jade Ward is an exciting and fulfilling prospect that can broaden your experience, skills and competencies as a RGN. We cater to the needs of patients with complex endocrine needs such as Diabetes Mellitus (type 1 and 2), SIADH, Hypo and hyperthyroidism, etc. The ward offers varied opportunities to learn and progress your career through managing complex medical needs, learning specialize skills and competencies to facilitate safe patient care and contribute to the overall smooth operation of the ward. Furthermore, the ward also deals with varied medical patients related to endocrine conditions hence, giving the successful applicants the opportunities to work in a highly productive and result driven ward.

The post holder will work with the clinical pharmacy team under the guidance and supervision of the clinical pharmacy technicians and clinical pharmacists in providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service in a ward environment. You will assist in the day to day operations of a ward pharmacy team ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided. This includes facilitation and re-use of the use of Patients Own drugs, one-stop dispensing, discharge planning and pod checking and dispensing eDNs at ward level. The role will involve being a practice supervisor in supporting trainee's at ward level.

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication Professional Responsibilities Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk Communication Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management Will give and receive day / night reports Acting as team leader / member / coordinator as necessary Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care Education and Professional Development Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments

To support and assist the OH team to deliver the workload in an effective manner. Represent the department at Trust and other agency forums deputising for the OH Clinical Service Lead. Actively take part in and support Directorate initiatives and issues. Use clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer group staff, clients and service managers. Provide professional advice and guidance to nursing and non-nursing staff, within the nursing environment and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines. Lead in the development of clinical standards ensuring these are set, embedded and monitored in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the senior OH team. Monitor agreed quality improvement metrics to support compliance with local and external practice standards e.g. NHS Plus, cold chain monitoring etc. Support the OH Clinical Service Lead / Service Coordinator in ensuring that workload is prioritised and managed effectively. Participate in audit and research programmes appropriate to the advancement of the service as required. Act and lead on designated areas for improvement. With senior staff, identify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk issues reporting to the senior team. Implementation of action plans to address areas which fall below acceptable standards To always act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC guidelines. Safe, efficient and effective administration of medicines in accordance with the NMC guidelines. Ensure accurate, legible nursing records are kept for each client in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and Access to Medical Records Act 1988 and maintain the security of records within the Department to comply with Data Protection legislation.. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with Consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals. Ensure staff standard of dress and appearance promotes patient and public confidence in Infection Prevention and Control practice for department. To support the OH Clinical Service Lead / Service Coordinator to achieve a department culture of cleanliness and compliance with best practice in Infection Prevention and Control, promoting zero tolerance to avoidable infection. Plan & initiate appropriate vaccination programmes, including re-call and contact tracing, in line with guidance from the Department of Health to ensure employees are protected against certain infections they may be exposed to in the course of their work Provision of vaccinations in accordance with standing orders and Trust policy, and the DoH Green Book. Initiate appropriate investigations by taking blood samples for immunity to blood borne viruses e.g. hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV after giving appropriate counselling on effects of results. Initiate appropriate investigations by taking blood for immunity to other infectious diseases e.g. Rubella, Varicella Zoster, measles and others as required by Department of Health guidance. To provide support, guidance and appropriate follow-up after inoculation/contamination incident. Implement follow up procedures for investigating, advising and monitoring staff accidents/incidents when notified by injured party/receipt of DATIX Form. Provide a confidential advisory and support service with referral to appropriate counselling and mental health support agencies. To provide guidance to staff and managers following managerial referral from a medical perspective, in an unbiased and professional manor. Ensure appropriate advice (within the remit of confidentiality) is given following referral. Conduct health surveillance programmes of staff in line with legislation e.g. C.O.S.H.H. in accordance with Health & Safety Department requirements. Organise daily work planning to reflect:- clinical demand, maximise appointment availability. Establish and implement with OH clinical service lead and other OH staff, health education and promotion programmes. Participate in Occupational Health audits and research programmes. Provide Occupational Health services in accordance with agreed contracts to non-NHS organisations. Implement service changes following adverse incidents/root cause analysis. Participate in Outbreak TB tracing meetings as required where staff surveillance and safety is involved. Act as the clients advocate and ensure the advocacy role is understood by all staff. Participate in gaining and responding to client feedback. Ensure Occupational Health services meet the requirements of clinical governance, Health & Safety Executive, CQC, and NICE guidance. Working collaboratively with The Infection Control and Prevention Team, Health & Safety Department (including manual handling), Wellbeing Team, TB specialist Service, Emergency Department (out of office hours Sharp/Splash injuries), HR services. To ensure service delivery meets the department KPIs. To assist in the development of services to reflect known requirements and needs of the Trust. To be aware of current developments in Occupational Health and attend relevant courses, conferences and other training opportunities in consultation with the OH Clinical Service Lead. Ensure you meet NMC revalidation requirements. Ensure an effective learning environment for all staff. Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmes to promote professional development. Contribute to the clinical supervision and support process and facilitate the development of reflective practice. Ensure adherence to the Clinical Governance Framework for nursing by ensuring appropriate policies, protocols and guidelines are in place to support practice Report, investigate and act upon complaints and Adverse Incidents in line with directorate and Trust policies, collating themes and identification of learning points for the department and service users. Undertake workplace assessments, promote health and safety in the work environment. To identify own personal development needs and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform role effectively To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow personal development plan as agreed with line manager To keep updated of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform your role effectively. Develop and maintain a professional portfolio. Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Job Title: Pharmacist Manager

Branch Address: Unit 1 Morris Central Shopping Parade, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5NY

Hourly Rate: £27.00 per hour

Other Incentive: £5,000 welcome bonus or generous relocation package

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 09.00 - 17.30 and 1 in 4 Saturdays 09.00 - 12.00

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a difference in your community?

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Pharmacist Manager to join our team in the Lusher Wem Branch. As a reputable and community oriented pharmacy chain, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. If you are passionate about improving the well being of individuals in your community, leading and encouraging your colleagues and eager to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

This branch is staffed with an experienced team including an ACPT and 3 Healthcare Partners providing an excellent service to the local community from their setting in a shopping centre. Currently dispensing around 6,500 items per month, this is a moderately quiet branch. As well as providing a variety of services, this branch also utilises our Medipac robotic distribution technology. This frees up your time to provide the care our patients deserve.

What We Offer

• £26.50 per hour
• £5,000 welcome bonus or generous relocation package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day pharmacy operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Oversee a dedicated team of pharmacy staff, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines.
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering their questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to optimize patient care.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Provide immunization services (where applicable).
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products.
• Actively participate in health promotion and public health initiatives.

What We Require

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Proven experience in a community pharmacy setting with management experience preferred
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends.
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving.

INDPHA

We’re seeking a Deputy Head of Resident Doctors (Critical Care) to join an award-winning healthcare provider in London! This role comes with a generous salary of up to £92,766 and excellent benefits. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. 80% of your time will be clinical with 20% protected management time.

It’s an exciting time to be joining the hospital. They are proud to have a ‘Good’ CQC rating and offer a range of complex services including Neuro, Spinal, Cardiac, Orthopaedics, Oncology and more. This well-equipped, busy hospital has 200+ beds, a 20+ bed ITU, 4 operating theatres and 38 consulting rooms. Their world-class Radiology department consists of the latest diagnostic technology and equipment.

As the Deputy Head of Resident Doctors for Critical Care, you will:

- As a key member of the consultant-led team you will oversee and deliver high-quality care within the Critical Care and ITU units.
- Working closely with the Head of Resident Doctors, you’ll serve as the clinical expert, managing patient care from admission through discharge, coordinating daily ward rounds, and responding to urgent medical needs, including airway management as required.
- This is an exceptional opportunity to build strong partnerships with top consultants, support the professional development of a small team of Critical Care Doctors, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing.

To apply for this Deputy Head of Resident Doctors (Critical Care) role, you will need full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and Bayes EMML Fellowship (Executive Masters in Medical Leadership) or willingness to undertake this. You will also need to be medically trained within Critical Care/Anaesthetics. To achieve the top end of the salary you will need proven experience in workforce planning, clinical education, training supervision and be comfortable managing a diverse team.

You’ll receive an excellent salary of up to £92,766 and a compelling benefits package for your knowledge and expertise. Excellent training and development opportunities will be provided, with access to clinical study days, management courses and external training.

Please reach out to our team today to apply or register your interest in this full time Assistant Head of Resident Doctors (Critical Care) job in London. We’d love to help you get your next role and fulfil your professional ambitions!

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £24,374 - £25,687 per annum (£12.50 - £13.17 p/h equivalent)

Full Time (37.5 hours p/w) – Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Ellon Road service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

The Ellon Road Service is a 6-bed residential resource for people who are recovering after a period of mental ill health. Our close-knit team use a recovery focused approach to support people on the next step of their recovery journey.

As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner you will have the opportunity to take a creative and collaborative approach to empowering people who use the service. You will have a key role in shaping the service to ensure we can assist in assessment and planning so that supported people are given the best chance of successful transition through their recovery.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN)- Care Home

Hours: 36hrs per week- Days or Nights (8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am)

Salary - £21.35 per hour

Location: Portlethen, Grampian, AB12 4UF

A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways your will be rewarded you when you join in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at care home, you’ll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards our client is known for. We’ll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our client's residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members’ skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our client's residents’ physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way – and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

This role will involve travelling within 60 miles radius of our client's care home (mileage will be paid). Due to the nature of the role a candidate must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

ABOUT YOU

To join as a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We’ll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you’ll be able to lead by example – your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• NMC registration paid every year
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• ‘Nurse Mentor’ and ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus schemes

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

Click to Apply

Job Reference CTNPO5310

Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN)- Care Home

Hours: 36hrs per week- Days or Nights (8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am)

Salary - £21.35 per hour

Location: Portlethen, Grampian, AB12 4UF

A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways your will be rewarded you when you join in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at care home, you’ll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards our client is known for. We’ll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our client's residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members’ skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our client's residents’ physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way – and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

This role will involve travelling within 60 miles radius of our client's care home (mileage will be paid). Due to the nature of the role a candidate must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

ABOUT YOU

To join as a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We’ll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you’ll be able to lead by example – your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• NMC registration paid every year
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• ‘Nurse Mentor’ and ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus schemes

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

Click to Apply

Job Reference CTNPO5310

Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN)- Care Home

Hours: 36hrs per week- Days or Nights (8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am)

Salary - £21.35 per hour

Location: Portlethen, Grampian, AB12 4UF

A £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways your will be rewarded you when you join in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Peripatetic Nurse (RGN/RMN) at care home, you’ll travel across your region to deliver the high clinical standards our client is known for. We’ll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team to make sure that on each shift, at every location, all of our client's residents get the highest quality care. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from making sure new residents are settling in, to helping advance your team members’ skills, and developing care plans that are tailored to our client's residents’ physical and mental needs. As a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way – and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

This role will involve travelling within 60 miles radius of our client's care home (mileage will be paid). Due to the nature of the role a candidate must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

ABOUT YOU

To join as a Peripatetic Nurse, you’ll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. A strong, up-to-date clinical knowledge is important, as is a good understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including the safe administration of medicines, Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, and NMC standards. We’ll also look for a successful track record of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments. Dedicated and ambitious, you’ll be able to lead by example – your can-do approach and excellent communication skills will motivate the teams in each Barchester care home you work with.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• NMC registration paid every year
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• ‘Nurse Mentor’ and ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus schemes

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

Click to Apply

Job Reference CTNPO5310

The post holder will provide specialist advice and support for patients with suspected cancer during the journey from referral to diagnosis. The role will be part of a growing team of nurses who will focus on the diagnostic part of the cancer pathway, focusing on streamlining timed diagnostic pathways and meeting the new 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard for cancer. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team, to offer an individualised service and provide direct support and advice to patients with suspected cancer during various and often complex diagnostic tests with a focus on meeting the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard and other Cancer Waiting Times targets. To maintain nurse led clinic's whereby the concerns and needs of the patient's and their family/friends and carers are appropriately channelled.

Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated records. Working autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area. Ensure that nursing care delivered within the ward / department is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood. To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care. Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same. Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

Lead the Falls Service across specified areas of responsibility to ensure a unified approach to care, consistent standards of care and patient access. To lead on the development of appropriate policies and standards relating to services auditing results and responses. To review local services for falls and fractures to identify gaps and to establish a baseline for service delivery, including the identification of multi-agency resources currently supporting Falls and fractures Influence the care provided by other Health and Social care professionals through provision of guidance and involvement in formal teaching Demonstrates a highly developed specialist knowledge within own discipline underpinned by current evidence-based practice acting as a reference for colleagues and other agencies. To actively engage with clinicians and all key stakeholders and to foster good working relationships to ensure effective partnership approach to achieving multi agency outcomes To coordinate and manage the ambulatory falls care pathway, triaging patients onto an appropriate clinic or activity programme. The post holder is responsible for supporting the senior sister charge nurse and multi-professional teams In the day to day delivery of care, ensuring optimal high quality fall prevention and falls management is delivered and continuously monitored.

We are seeking a full-time keen and enthusiastic person to provide strong secretarial, organisational and administrative support within our Maxillofacial Department, supporting Head and Neck Oncology Surgeons and other Consultants and Clinicians.

The successful candidate will ideally have a medical secretarial background with strong computer skills including fast and accurate audio typing. Key skills required are excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling communication at all levels, a keen eye for detail, good time management, and the ability to work to tight deadlines prioritising workload under pressure while working efficiently as part of a friendly, busy team, ensuring the best possible care for our patients in a timely manner whilst ensuring that targets adhered to.



To provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Maxillofacial Department at Medway Maritime Hospital.

To work flexibly and sensitively with other disciplines both on and off the MMH site and liaising with Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.

To provide and receive confidential and sensitive information written, aural or verbal, to be exchanged with patients/clients, relatives, staff or external parties.

To review and manage the patient pathway to ensure all Oncology and RTT targets are met, escalating concerns when they arise.

To communicate sensitively and appropriately with patients suffering from serious illness.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. The Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Liaison with Nursing and Diagnostic Imaging support services to MMH and QVH.

Maintain close and collaborative working relationships with the Service Co-ordinator and other administrative and clinical staff.

Maintain effective manual and computerised systems to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information to clients and professionals.

Deal with correspondence making use of IT, i.e. e‑mail, internet and intranet, using initiative and discretion to prioritize.

Deal with all telephone calls promptly and courteously with an empathetic approach.

Respond sympathetically to individual needs within resources available.

Type clinic letters from digital dictation to meet Trust guidelines on responses.

Ensure clinic letters are sent out to GP within agreed timeframe of the clinic date.

Prioritise results needing urgent attention and chase for results where needed.

Co-ordinate and monitor patients that require follow up tests to ensure the tests and results are obtained wherever possible.

Ensure an audit trail in the patients’ notes is kept.

Co-ordinate matters arising from clinical appointments and arrange further referrals/ investigations as directed. This includes liaison with external trusts conducting interventional/diagnostic procedures and the tracking of these patients through their pathway ensuring that interventional/ diagnostic reports are available for Clinicians’ review prior to or for patient follow-up appointments.

Responding to the requests of the Patient Access team regarding Oncology and RTT18 queries and/ or input clinical outcomes for clinics.

Book appointments for patients for the services as required onto PAS.

Manage patient’s expectations when booking appointments and advising them of updates.

Monitor clinics to ensure that they are fully utilized and ensure full clinics wherever possible.

Monitor the patient pathways for all patients in the services make every effort to ensure all patients are offered an appointment within 6 weeks of referral.

Schedule all diagnostics that are required for each clinic type in a time effective order to ensure the patient’s receive an excellent service from QVH at Medway Hospital.

Ensure there are regular reviews of all the outstanding patients in the service to ensure patients are seen in the timescales allowed.

Support the Service Co-ordinator with gathering monitoring data for the service as required.

Create and maintain patient case notes in preparation for outpatient consultation clinics, working closely with medical records departments where necessary.

Ensure patient case notes are stored, tracked and archived according to Trust guidelines.

Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of medical terminology, tests, symptoms and procedures.

Arrange for notes/ referrals/ equipment for triage, dictation equipment and clinical supplies to be transported to/ from off-site clinics.

Actively participate in Departmental meetings as required.

Where required assist in maintaining stationery/ equipment stock control for the department.

Attend statutory Trust training courses as necessary and access training ensuring continued professional development within the service.

Assist with the supervision of temporary or new secretaries when covering for holidays and sickness.

Follow the QVH Trust’s guidelines on confidentiality.

Ensure a professional image of QVH and the service is maintained at all times.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

The post holder will provide specialist advice and support for patients with suspected breast cancer during the journey from referral to diagnosis. The role will be part of a growing team of nurses who will focus on the diagnostic part of the cancer pathway, focusing on streamlining timed diagnostic pathways and meeting the new 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard for cancer. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team, to offer an individualised service and provide direct support and advice to patients with suspected breast cancer during various and often complex diagnostic tests with a focus on meeting the 28 day Faster Diagnosis Standard and other Cancer Waiting Times targets. To maintain nurse led clinic's whereby the concerns and needs of the patient's and their family/friends and carers are appropriately channelled.