Total 752 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Birmingham, B3 2AA

Do you have passion and commitment to public health and the early intervention agenda and want to work in one of the most diverse and thriving cities in England?

BCHC is committed to providing a good work-life balance, therefore offering flexible/agile working to all our staff. We are looking for passionate and committed Health Visitors who are highly skilled, enthusiastic, clinical practitioners and have a good understanding of the needs of children, young people and their families and want to be part of our journey to work as part of an integrated early years, health, and wellbeing service.

We have openings inPerry Barrdistrict.

If you wantto give every child an equal chance to have the best start in life so they can achieve their full potential,this post would be well suited to you.

There are development opportunities that support career progression within health visiting. We have a number of Band 7 posts that can be considered alongside either clinical or management development.

BCHC also support practitioners who have been out of practice for a while, and offer a Return to Practice framework, all of the above can be discussed at interview.

The post holder is responsible for assessing need and providing health promotion and illness prevention services to the local population. The post holder will work within a corporate caseload as well as with the local population on children and family centred public health related issues.

The post holder will be a first level registered nurse with a Health Visiting Degree/Diploma/ Certificate. The post holder will work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

You will be responsible for:

Day-to-day management and delegation of work to nursery nurses, link workers and any other support staff within the team (including supervision and monitoring the work of these staff)

Overseeing and planning in-service development for these staff

Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion starts with our people shapes the way we deliver our services and the way we build our teams. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to help us deliver great care to all of our communities.

BCHC offer an attractive Recruitment & Retention Premia for health visiting based on an additional payment for colleagues in Band 6 and Band 7 posts.
1. To consistently demonstrate in all relationships with families, colleagues and partner professionals, the BCHC Trust Values and the C’s of nursing of commitment, competence, courage, communication, compassion and care in the role of Health Visitor. To develop a workload profile identifying those groups within the population with specific health needs
2. To work closely with the primary health care team, participating in activities that address the health needs of the general practice, case load, families using local children’s centres, early education clusters, and other health partners
3. To deliver the Health Child Programme through compassionate caring assessment, analysis of need, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care using assessment tools in line with commissioner service specification for the health visiting service to address identified health needs. To use the common assessment framework to assess and plan with families where multiagency partnership working is required
4. To formulate and agree with families packages of care appropriate to their need where necessary open active health and wellbeing files. To monitor all open files in accordance with the records keeping policy, closing when package of care is complete
5. To carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities. Meeting and reporting on agreed key performance indicators where appropriate
6. To give evidence-based advice on health issues to members of the local population in a way which promotes behavioural change and builds on strengths
7. To work to current NICE guidelines on antenatal and postnatal mental health to identify, support and referral of women at risk of developing postnatal depression, and those who are mild to moderately depressed
8. To maintain quality standards of care using audit and other monitoring systems to evaluate the service
9. To identify vulnerable children in need of protection and refer to Social Care and Health following the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board policies in all cases of suspected or actual emotional, physical, sexual abuse and neglect. To follow up domestic violence notifications in line with Trust policy
10. To attend team around the family meetings, case conferences, undertake and fulfil the responsibilities that are appropriate to the role of the Health Visitor as agreed in the multi-agency child protection plan
11. Work in partnership with families to plan and arrange appointments for clinics and home visit
12. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with the families, primary healthcare team and other professionals working in both the statutory and voluntary organisations
13. To ensure all equipment used by professionals in clinic settings are maintained and fit for purpose
14. To order equipment for client use as identified following a healthcare assessment. To advise on safe fitting and appropriate use
15. To promote and support immunisation programmes offered nationally to service users
16. To enter all data required on the data collection system accurately and on time according to Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust policy
17. To attend and actively participate in staff meetings including multi-agency steering groups etc and take responsibility for completion of appropriate tasks arising from any such meeting e.g. commenting on, and having input into policy development and standard setting within HV remit
18. To ensure all written records are kept to the required NMC standard, to be able to write letters of referral to other services and to produce complex reports for court hearings relating to child protection
19. To deal with and support families through difficult family situations such as illness, domestic violence, bereavement and child protection
20. To have ongoing responsibility for the management of a caseload, including electronic recording, data inputting and reports
21. To provide professional advice on issues relating to Health Visiting and promote an understanding of health needs among other agencies
22. To supervise, mentor and assess pre-registration student nurses on placement with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust where appropriate as part of their education programme. To provide mentoring for other healthcare students, including health visitor students
23. To access safeguarding, caseload and clinical supervision in order to ensure a resilient workforce which prioritises excellent safe, compassionate care
24. To participate in Nurse prescribing – undertaking a full assessment of minor conditions appropriate to the role of the Health Visitor, and where indicated prescribe from the formulary appropriate to level of training, and access continuing professional development in prescribing
25. To convey complex information to other professionals and to clients and to work with other professionals and clients in difficult circumstances such as child protection, terminal illness or bereavement
26. To plan, organise and run clinics/groups.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

1. Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate.

2. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team/s have annual PDR’s resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans.

3. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objective are included in PDR’s.

4. Develop a culture that ensure that the standards of Improving Working Lives and Investors in People are achieved and maintained for all staff and that staff’s perception about their working lives are measured and improvements made


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen to develop the Band 6 clinical Pharmacist role in our patient focused pharmacy service, based at Moseley Hall Hospital and West Heath Hospital.

As a qualified and registered clinical Pharmacist you will specialise in Elderly Care, joining our team of Pharmacists and Technicians providing medicines optimisation support and advice to our adult in-patient wards.

You will have the opportunity to experience a variety of areas and continue to challenge yourself to grow as a Pharmacist.

Our team endeavours to provide a comprehensive, efficient and safe Pharmacy service to all clinical areas. This is to ensure we are consistently contributing to quality improvements in both prescribing and overall patient care.

We are looking for a friendly, dedicated and motivated Pharmacist to join our expanding team.

Working alongside clinical colleagues you will be integrated in to the ward teams, attending multidisciplinary meetings and consultant ward rounds to support the pharmaceutical needs of patients under your care.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to being able to organise your workload to prioritise your time. You will also have the ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring that all patients experience out Trust values whilst in our care.

The ideal candidate will be willing to learn and would be looking to start a post-graduate clinical diploma.

An on-call commitment will be part of the role.

We are a small, friendly forward thinking team that is currently expanding, providing a ward based Pharmacy service. Patient experience and safety is at the centre of everything we do.

IMPORTANT
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• Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address

• Please be aware that BCHC utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC and any correspondence will be sent via TRAC. We advise that you check your junk/spam emails.

Support, mentoring and further training will be provided to the successful candidate by the Head Pharmacist and team members, to ensure that you fulfil your potential in this new challenging role. You will be actively encouraged to contribute to service development and quality improvement. This will provide the opportunity to develop leadership and managerial skills.
• Dispensing and checking of prescriptions & issuing medication from the Pharmacy and aiding patient discharges, including competent in the use of the computer system. Act as the responsible Pharmacist for the dispensary as allocated.
• To clarify poorly written prescription charts, discharge letters and other forms for prescribing. Challenging inappropriate prescribing.
• To query irrational or inappropriate prescribing, including unlicensed, off-licence and non-formulary prescribing. Record clinical interventions and activities in line with departmental policy.
• Document patient care contributions in the patients’ history notes and use the trusts incident reporting system to report any medication errors.
• To support the Head Pharmacist in maintaining an efficient and safely operating Pharmacy service and drug supply service to the wards.
• To help maintain and develop a clinically orientated Pharmacy service to ward and outside units. Formulate individual patient pharmaceutical care plans. Participation in Consultant wards rounds.
• To ensure the efficient supply of pharmaceuticals is maintained to the wards.
• To supervise Pharmacy Technicians as appropriate.
• Provision of drug information as necessary utilising the Drug Information Departments at local NHS Trusts, as appropriate.
• Interpretation of therapeutic drug level results and provision of professional advice where needed.
• To help support the self-administration of medication scheme in operation at both hospitals under the supervision of the Head Pharmacist. Education of patients about their drug therapy.
• To help support discharge counselling at both hospitals under the supervision of the Head Pharmacist.
• To co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance.
• To attend and participate in Pharmacy clinical meetings.
• To promote the formulary for antimicrobial stewardship, educational and drug economy purposes.
• To help support a pharmaceutical educational programme for Nurses on each site under the supervision of the Head Pharmacist.
• To help support the medicine reconciliation service on the wards. Review patients’ medication to ensure safe and effective use
• To advise on the development of guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for Pharmacy and wards.
• To cover leave of the Pharmacists at each hospital.
• To promptly act on drug alerts and drug recalls.
• To support mandatory medicines management training of clinical staff. Provide information to medical staff, other healthcare professionals and members of the public regarding medicines.
• Any other duties as required to maintain and develop the Pharmacy service.
• To comply with the requirements of National Statue and local policy, including the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Health and Safety at Work Act etc, so that work done in the department is within recommended and legal parameters.
• To attend meetings in the Pharmacy as necessary in order to fulfil job functions.
• May need to provide on-call Pharmacist duty within the on-call rota.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Support, mentoring and further training will be provided to the successful candidate by the Head Pharmacist and team members, to ensure that you fulfil your potential in this new challenging role. You will be actively encouraged to contribute to service development and quality improvement. This will provide the opportunity to develop leadership and managerial skills. Dispensing and checking of prescriptions & issuing medication from the Pharmacy and aiding patient discharges, including competent in the use of the computer system. Act as the responsible Pharmacist for the dispensary as allocated. To clarify poorly written prescription charts, discharge letters and other forms for prescribing. Challenging inappropriate prescribing. To query irrational or inappropriate prescribing, including unlicensed, off-licence and non-formulary prescribing. Record clinical interventions and activities in line with departmental policy. Document patient care contributions in the patients history notes and use the trusts incident reporting system to report any medication errors. To support the Head Pharmacist in maintaining an efficient and safely operating Pharmacy service and drug supply service to the wards. To help maintain and develop a clinically orientated Pharmacy service to ward and outside units. Formulate individual patient pharmaceutical care plans. Participation in Consultant wards rounds. To ensure the efficient supply of pharmaceuticals is maintained to the wards. To supervise Pharmacy Technicians as appropriate. Provision of drug information as necessary utilising the Drug Information Departments at local NHS Trusts, as appropriate. Interpretation of therapeutic drug level results and provision of professional advice where needed. To help support the self-administration of medication scheme in operation at both hospitals under the supervision of the Head Pharmacist. Education of patients about their drug therapy. To help support discharge counselling at both hospitals under the supervision of the Head Pharmacist. To co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance. To attend and participate in Pharmacy clinical meetings. To promote the formulary for antimicrobial stewardship, educational and drug economy purposes. To help support a pharmaceutical educational programme for Nurses on each site under the supervision of the Head Pharmacist. To help support the medicine reconciliation service on the wards. Review patients medication to ensure safe and effective use To advise on the development of guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for Pharmacy and wards. To cover leave of the Pharmacists at each hospital. To promptly act on drug alerts and drug recalls. To support mandatory medicines management training of clinical staff. Provide information to medical staff, other healthcare professionals and members of the public regarding medicines. Any other duties as required to maintain and develop the Pharmacy service. To comply with the requirements of National Statue and local policy, including the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Health and Safety at Work Act etc, so that work done in the department is within recommended and legal parameters. To attend meetings in the Pharmacy as necessary in order to fulfil job functions. May need to provide on-call Pharmacist duty within the on-call rota. Undertake any other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Responsibilities and Duties Medication reviews Repeat prescription re-authorisation Processing of hospital discharge letters Processing out-patient treatment requests from specialists Long term condition clinics Qualifications Pharmacy degree Registered with the GPhC Independent prescribing qualification Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Skills A good clinical knowledge Excellent verbal & written communication skills Ability to engage with patients via telephone and during face to face consultations Good interpersonal and presentation skills High degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative Change management Problem solving Ability to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontation Capability to work well in a team both within and across organisations Ability to negotiate and influence others Good level of computer literacy and word processing skills Highly Desirable Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: Fulfil locally defined outcomes Optimise medicines for patients who are on complex medicine regimes. Improve management of medicines to help reduce adverse effects to medicines. Maximise clinical outcomes for patients by focusing on patient engagement through medication reviews. Reduce potential waste medicines by medicine synchronisation and identifying non-adherent patients. Ensure cost effective use of investment in prescribing by ensuring full utilisation of resources and implementation of change to current prescribing. Key responsibilities Undertake and record reviews of discharge/clinical letters where medication is involved to ensure all changes are accurately recorded on the clinical system and patients contacted where changes to medication have occurred or further tests are required Undertake and record medication reviews with direct patient contact for patients on complex medicine regimes/at high risk of harm from medicines (for example patients prescribed oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, warfarin/NOACs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, antidepressants, beta-blockers, digoxin, opioid analgesics or aspirin), including patients residing in care homes. Proactively liaise with clinical staff to ensure this service is offered to patients who would benefit from having their medicines optimised Record interventions made during medication reviews using template provided and details of interventions that may have prevented an admission. When undertaking medication reviews, where appropriate, consideration should be given tapering, withdrawing, discontinuing or stopping medications to reduce over-prescribing, adverse drug effects and inappropriate or ineffective medication use by re-evaluating the ongoing reasons for, and effectiveness of medication therapy (de-prescribing). Challenge requests made to prescribe medication outside of local or national guidance Undertake a regular medication related audits and implement any actions identified. Communications & Working Relationship Communicate with staff of all levels in and outside the practice Communicate effectively with clinicians of all disciplines on complex medication issues Lead on forming and maintaining relationships with community pharmacists and other service providers Communicate medication issues to patients and carers showing discretion and understanding Leadership Act as an advocate and care co-ordinator for patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, liaising with clinicians, social care staff and others Act as a local champion for medicines optimisation Promote standards for the quality use of medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and ultimately improved patient outcomes Challenge prescribing decisions of others where these are contrary to accepted guidance or not in the patients best interests Education, training and development To act as an expert in-house resource on medicines optimisation Participate in clinical audit and lead on audit of medicines-related activities e.g. prescribing Develop and deliver appropriate training for non-clinical practice staff and patients regarding medicines use. This to include direct patient contact, therapeutic updates etc. Keep abreast of current drug safety advice and alerts; ensure that relevant audits (i.e. MHRA safety alerts etc.) are carried out and guidance is circulated to GPs, pharmacists and other appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide advice and support regarding necessary action required. Agree, implement and monitor actions required for the medicines management QIPP plan, as requested by the CCG. Meet at least annually with the CCG to discuss the medicines optimisation service, receive updates from CCG and discuss and agree actions required for medicines management audits and QIPP Undertake other medicines optimisation activities (relevant to the defined outcomes for the service ) Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways within the practice that involve medicines, taking into account national (NICE etc.) and local clinical guidelines, formularies and prescribing policies Work closely with local community pharmacists to facilitate any agreed changes to drug therapy and collaborate on optimising the use of medicines Clinical Maintain professional accreditation and CPD as required by the GPhC. Prescribe acute and repeat medication for patient need within areas of competency.

Responsibilities and Duties Medication reviews Repeat prescription re-authorisation Processing of hospital discharge letters Processing out-patient treatment requests from specialists Long term condition clinics Qualifications Pharmacy degree Registered with the GPhC Independent prescribing qualification Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Skills A good clinical knowledge Excellent verbal & written communication skills Ability to engage with patients via telephone and during face to face consultations Good interpersonal and presentation skills High degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative Change management Problem solving Ability to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontation Capability to work well in a team both within and across organisations Ability to negotiate and influence others Good level of computer literacy and word processing skills Highly Desirable Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: Fulfil locally defined outcomes Optimise medicines for patients who are on complex medicine regimes. Improve management of medicines to help reduce adverse effects to medicines. Maximise clinical outcomes for patients by focusing on patient engagement through medication reviews. Reduce potential waste medicines by medicine synchronisation and identifying non-adherent patients. Ensure cost effective use of investment in prescribing by ensuring full utilisation of resources and implementation of change to current prescribing. Key responsibilities Undertake and record reviews of discharge/clinical letters where medication is involved to ensure all changes are accurately recorded on the clinical system and patients contacted where changes to medication have occurred or further tests are required Undertake and record medication reviews with direct patient contact for patients on complex medicine regimes/at high risk of harm from medicines (for example patients prescribed oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, warfarin/NOACs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, antidepressants, beta-blockers, digoxin, opioid analgesics or aspirin), including patients residing in care homes. Proactively liaise with clinical staff to ensure this service is offered to patients who would benefit from having their medicines optimised Record interventions made during medication reviews using template provided and details of interventions that may have prevented an admission. When undertaking medication reviews, where appropriate, consideration should be given tapering, withdrawing, discontinuing or stopping medications to reduce over-prescribing, adverse drug effects and inappropriate or ineffective medication use by re-evaluating the ongoing reasons for, and effectiveness of medication therapy (de-prescribing). Challenge requests made to prescribe medication outside of local or national guidance Undertake a regular medication related audits and implement any actions identified. Communications & Working Relationship Communicate with staff of all levels in and outside the practice Communicate effectively with clinicians of all disciplines on complex medication issues Lead on forming and maintaining relationships with community pharmacists and other service providers Communicate medication issues to patients and carers showing discretion and understanding Leadership Act as an advocate and care co-ordinator for patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, liaising with clinicians, social care staff and others Act as a local champion for medicines optimisation Promote standards for the quality use of medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and ultimately improved patient outcomes Challenge prescribing decisions of others where these are contrary to accepted guidance or not in the patients best interests Education, training and development To act as an expert in-house resource on medicines optimisation Participate in clinical audit and lead on audit of medicines-related activities e.g. prescribing Develop and deliver appropriate training for non-clinical practice staff and patients regarding medicines use. This to include direct patient contact, therapeutic updates etc. Keep abreast of current drug safety advice and alerts; ensure that relevant audits (i.e. MHRA safety alerts etc.) are carried out and guidance is circulated to GPs, pharmacists and other appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide advice and support regarding necessary action required. Agree, implement and monitor actions required for the medicines management QIPP plan, as requested by the CCG. Meet at least annually with the CCG to discuss the medicines optimisation service, receive updates from CCG and discuss and agree actions required for medicines management audits and QIPP Undertake other medicines optimisation activities (relevant to the defined outcomes for the service ) Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways within the practice that involve medicines, taking into account national (NICE etc.) and local clinical guidelines, formularies and prescribing policies Work closely with local community pharmacists to facilitate any agreed changes to drug therapy and collaborate on optimising the use of medicines Clinical Maintain professional accreditation and CPD as required by the GPhC. Prescribe acute and repeat medication for patient need within areas of competency.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE A minimum of eight years since obtaining a primary medical qualification. Fellowship in Medical Retina and/or Uveitis Experience of and participation in departmental audit. In depth knowledge of Medical retinal and ocular inflammatory conditions SKILLS & ABILITY Extensive experience of general ophthalmology and medical management of patients with Medical retina and inflammatory eye conditions. Ability to interpretate fundal fluorescein angiography (FFA), OCT and OCT-A Established portfolio of teaching experience. Ability to operate independently for phacoemulsification cataract surgery

To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing. To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions. To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical serviceswithin the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects. To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members. To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities. Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patients safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely. To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.

What you'll be working: We are a lifestyle friendly employer, therefore we offer a flexible working pattern to accommodate todays busy lifestyle. 37.5 Hours will be worked on a rota basis (Days & Nights) What you'll be doing: Will be highly visible and accessible to the patients their families and staff ensuring all patients/relatives and staff have the opportunity to seek information, help and support or to communicate problematic or celebratory issues Will act as a lead for an area of quality (tissue viability, infection control, nutrition, falls, continence, patient experience and feedback etc.) or other as directed by the Ward Manager and contribute to the development and maintenance of patient-centered services. Plan, allocate, supervise and evaluate working practices of the team on a shift by shift basis, ensuring high visibility of all staff at all times on the floor. To be responsible for timely discharge/transfer of patients by working closely with the Discharge Community Liaison Coordinator and ensuring all medications are available to ensure a safe discharge/transfer Ensuring the care, welfare and safety of all patients is maintained at the highest possible standard. Creating individualised care plans for patients / Updating care plans daily. Safely administering and recording of medication. Liaising effectively with external suppliers and health care providers. Monitoring and developing performance of support workers Use a person-centred approach to ensure every individual’s needs are understood and met with the greatest privacy, dignity, and respect. Acting as Primary Nurse, taking overall responsibility for the nursing residents receive, through nursing assessments and care planning. Contributing towards MDT working, risk assessment management and on-going clinical improvement Providing written nursing reports for a range of statutory and clinical review processes To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice. To act as a mentor/preceptor to students/support workers or health care assistants as appropriate. What you'll have: A current NMC Pin registration, with at least 4 years’ experience in a similar environment A legal right to work in the UK Evidence of continuous personal and professional development Passionate about providing high quality care and the Patient and Carer Experience. Forward thinking, proactive and creative. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Paid NMC Renewal Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group *** £5,000 Welcome Bonus (£2,000 upon starting and a further £3,000 on completion of probation * Permanent staff only ) ACGSP

What you'll be working: Monday - Sunday rota'd 19:15 – 07:30 What you'll be doing: To take a handover from all wards including updates on any incidents, staffing levels and actions required to be carried forward. To check each ward has the right mix of staff to care for the young people and that all 4 wards are staffed equally. Make any required changes to staffing ensuring each ward has an equal allocation of permanent/agency staff, skill/gender mix. Attempt to cover any shifts not covered by using the Matrix system. Each ward should report all incidents, seclusions, sickness, DNA’s to the Night Coordinator to be recorded on the Night report at the end of each shift. Prepare a Night Report detailed below which should be shared with Ward Managers, Matron and Hospital Director Visit each ward throughout the night to ensure observations are being carried out and all colleagues are alert. Completion of 24 hour reports and CQC notifications alongside other documentation as advised by on call management Handover to the Ward Managers/CTLs in the morning. The Night Report will include: Actual staffing numbers against Budgeted staffing numbers Young people on enhanced support and what level Any incidents that have occurred Any planned interventions that have been missed (e.g. depot medication) including reasons Any trips to General or other hospitals Anyone on overnight leave Any out of hours contractors (e.g. emergency carpenter) that needs to be called Referral status update.To take a handover from all wards including updates on any incidents, staffing levels and actions required to be carried forward. To check each ward has the right mix of staff to care for the young people and that all 4 wards are staffed equally. Make any required changes to staffing ensuring each ward has an equal allocation of permanent/agency staff, skill/gender mix. Attempt to cover any shifts not covered by using the Matrix system. Each ward should report all incidents, seclusions, sickness, DNA’s to the Night Nurse Manager to be recorded on the Night report at the end of each shift. Prepare a Night Report detailed below which should be shared with Ward Managers, Matron and Hospital Director Visit each ward throughout the night to ensure observations are being carried out and all colleagues are alert. Completion of 24 hour reports and CQC notifications alongside other documentation as advised by on call management Handover to the Ward Managers/CTLs in the morning. The Night Report will include: Actual staffing numbers against Budgeted staffing numbers Young people on enhanced support and what level Any incidents that have occurred Any planned interventions that have been missed (e.g. depot medication) including reasons Any trips to General or other hospitals Anyone on overnight leave Any out of hours contractors (e.g. emergency carpenter) that needs to be called Referral status update. What you'll have: A legal right to work in the UK Qualified Mental Health Nurse with 2 years plus post registration experience with active NMC registration Knowledge of NMC standards and guidelines, requests and professional practices Evidence of post registration continuing professional development Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act Ability to undertake physical requirements of PRICE training Responsive and flexible Experience in duty nurse role or equivalent. 2 years’ experience post registration in mental health and evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field. Experience of working as a CTL/deputy ward manager or similar senior nursing role ideal but not essential. Experience of working in Acute in-patient setting. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group *** £5,000 Welcome Bonus (£2,000 upon starting and a further £3,000 on completion of probation * Permanent staff only ) ACGSP

What you'll be working: We're flexible, we can offer 33 or 44 hours per week (3 or 4 long shifts), on a rota basis. What you'll be doing: To be an active participant in the multidisciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments. In conjunction with other health professionals, assess and manage risks identified through assessment of patients/residents. To regularly review risk factors and work in conjunction with other health professionals to modify care plans as appropriate. To liaise effectively with all actively involved in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients/residents. To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills; maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients/residents and carers. To comply with the Active Care Group Health and Safety Policies and Protocols in order to contribute to safe working practices. What you'll have: A current NMC Pin registration A legal right to work in the U.K. We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Paid NMC Renewal Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Therapy team at West Heath Hospital Inpatient unit.

The post is full time on a permanent contract.

West Heath Hospital is a small friendly community hospital with inpatient beds for adults, and referrals consist of a variety of complex conditions, giving our therapists the opportunity to gain a wide experience as ward-based OT’s working within the Multi - Disciplinary Team.

We work to the ‘Discharge to Assess ‘Model’ using the ‘Home First’ approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated OT with previous In-Patient experience who is committed to continuing to develop the OT role on our In-Patient wards, taking into account the current and changing climate of the NHS. Experience of supervising junior staff, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise a designated caseload is essential.

As this post involves carrying out regular Access Visits to patient’s homes, the successful applicant will ideally need to be a car driver.

Main duties of the job

We work to the ‘Discharge to Assess ‘Model’ using the ‘Home First’ approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race and disability.

To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing.

§ To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions.

§ To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.

§ To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects.

§ To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members.

§ To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities.

§ Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required.



To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
• To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patient’s safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely.
• To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.