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Urgent Community Response Service

Therapy Assistant Band 3

Base: Sleaford/ Lincoln/ however travel across county .

This is an exciting time to join the UCR Team as we evolve to meet the needs of patients in Lincolnshire. Do you have a passion for admission avoidance? Are you committed to delivering an outstanding service which is fast paced and reliable? Do you want to work with a team of caring and dedicated staff? If you answered yes to these questions, then we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated and autonomous therapy assistant to be part of our UCR team. This service provides holistic assessments, treatment and support to patients in their usual place of residence who are experiencing a health or social care crisis who might otherwise be admitted to hospital or require ambulance call out. You will be part of a service in which care is provided by a multi-skilled team.

The UCR service is a fast paced, interdisciplinary community team aimed at preventing unnecessary admission to hospital by visiting patients in their own homes and assesses the patient’s safety to remain out of the acute environment. Patients are aged over 18 and are likely to present with frailty, falls or health deterioration. The team ensure the patient is supported out of hospital for a minimum 48 hour period and ensure transferred to appropriate services on discharge.

You will play a key role in supporting the UCR team in delivering high quality patient centred care to support individuals to remain safely at home. You will be working with a full multidisciplinary team of ACPs, physiotherapists, nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners and rehabilitation assistants.

You will also be part of our falls response service which aims to support patient's who have fallen at home and provide a falls pick up response and supporting with a holistic assessment of the individual's needs to support them to remain safely at home.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagementin the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce.

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out morehttps://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev

To work as an integrated member of the Urgent Community Response Service delivering person centred care, assisting Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Paramedics and the wider multidisciplinary team with patient interventions.

To deliver clinical interventions defined within individualised patient care plans, as directed by the senior staff.

To maintain high quality standards in all aspects of care delivery, working in partnership with primary care colleagues, other health professionals, patients, carers and the statutory, independent and voluntary organisations.

See job description and person specification for full details.

The service works through the hours of 8:00am to 20.00pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Role: Locum Consultant Clinical or Medical Oncologist - covering Lung

Rates: £110-£140 per hour dependant on experience. Inside IR35 only

Shifts: Monday-Friday, no on calls. Full or part time considered. Job plan available on request. Some remote working offered

Location: South Wales

Benefits:

• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• Competitive pay rates
• A dedicated placement officer
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• Lucrative referral scheme
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

Working flexibly at this NHS health board, you will enjoy close working relationships with cancer patients managing their cancer throughout the disease, treating where possible or providing the highest standards of palliative care.

Working alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to ensure the effective provision of radiotherapy and systematic therapy treatments.

The field of Oncology is constantly evolving as new treatments are developed and breakthroughs are made in this specialised field of medicine. By choosing to build a strong and rewarding career at this health board you will become a key element within their vision to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as an Oncology Consultant you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A systematic approach to tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A flexible attitude
• A desire to improve and develop knowledge and skills
• Active listening skills

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As an Oncology Consultant with this NHS health board you will:

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis, stage of cancer and treatment options using a variety of methods, to ensure practical understanding.
• Assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment including pain management.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Treat patients with radiation therapy (applies to Clinical Oncologists only).
• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
• Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Performing basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing cancer information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Responsible for adhering to the GMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship).
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

If you are ready to work in a hospital that prides itself on the opportunities provided to staff and the care provided to patients, apply today, and enjoy access to hundreds of shifts, a dedicated Recruitment Consultant and revalidation support.

As this is a community post, you must be able to travel to patients homes and clinic settings. Due to the rurality of Lincolnshire some areas are not well covered by public transport therefore having access to transport is essential. The service works through the hours of 8:00am to 6:30pm 7 days a week and is covered by flexible working patterns. The Community Nursing service delivers a 12 week induction programme for all new staff. We also offer a robust preceptorship and clinical skills programme with an experienced clinical education team. This provides peer support in addition to the requisite training required to fulfil the role to its true potential. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, you are encourage to look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading and refer back to these documents when completing your application. You should use your application form to show that you meet all or most of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification for the position.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The post will be initially for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave and is an ideal role for a pharmacist wanting experience of providing care to cancer patients. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Support the development of pathways of care for Children and Young People (CYP) who access the Paediatric Sexual Assault Service (SAS) engaging key stakeholders from health, social care, third sector organisations and CYP in this process. Provide specialist advice and excellent clinical practice. Work autonomously and manage own workload as a lead specialist in their area. Undertake clinical duties related to SAS examination for CYP in SBUHB who have disclosed non recent sexual abuse eg pregnancy testing, collecting swaps, taking blood and giving immunisations. Ensuring the service specification is delivered in a safe and compassionate manner. Provide emergency contraception, PEP post exposure prophylaxis where appropriate as per prescribed from clinician. ( Training will be provided ) Support the safeguarding process for CYP a nd their families by attending strategy meetings and external child protection meetings as required. Provide specialist education and training to staff. Work collaboratively and co operatively with clinical colleagues, Facilitate multi agency working with police, social care,third sector organisations and others. Demonstrate the Health Boards values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values. Undertake Audit; CPD; teaching; research and administration. Undertake Clinics, ward based/Community work; telephone consultations etc as appropriate to the role.

See attached full job description and person specification for a full range of duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

The post holder will provide an expert administration service to the clinical specialty and its associated work streams. The post holder will support the consultants, junior medical staff and other health professionals with the creation of best practice and processes, supporting diary management, co-ordination of workload and of appointments and admission related information for patients and carers. The post holder will lead and contribute to the effective application of administration skills in their area of work with a high degree of technical proficiency and will ensure that the speciality maintains an efficient throughput of work. The post holder will ensure all administration duties relating to the patient pathway are adhered to and will co-ordinate and maintain arrangements to facilitate the patient's progression along a defined pathway, using understanding of work procedures own experiences and practices. Using own knowledge and experience the post holder will maintain and improve the office organisation and will delegate and monitor the workload related to the administration team The post holder will monitor and review patient forms /details and items pending further action, to ensure that outstanding responses and information are finalised. Collect and collate information relevant to the patient and the service, for example waiting times, RTT, DNA/CNA statistics, backlog and length of stays as well as delayed transfers of care and will report on statistics as directed by the line manager. Reflect and evaluate practice and make suggestions to improve working practices to enhance service delivery. Improve own performance and teams' performance by supporting change to procedures and service developments. The post holder will be responsible for reviewing the standard operating procedures and will implement and support colleagues on these, making judgements requiring a number of options, using experience from in depth knowledge of the role and broad skill base related to their practice. Responsible for capturing and transmitting information using electronic communication media, working to agreed protocols and standard operating procedures within each speciality working autonomously. The post holder will process documents accurately and efficiently using digital dictation, analogue dictation and as directed by the clinician and will demonstrate self-directed development and practice of patient administrative systems, whilst undertaking tasks that will require the individual to exercise judgement and expertise. Responsible for informing and updating the team with relevant information, making self and others aware of data related to tasks and activity. Will plan own time to ensure that patient pathway administration is a priority ensuring the patient pathway is followed through to completion. Monitor, share and coordinate workload for the team as necessary with the aim to reduce delays and backlogs when appropriate. Provide support and guidance to medical secretaries and support in accurate data entry in the Patient Administration Systems. When required arrange meetings and associated paperwork, taking and transcribing minutes, distributing agendas, paperwork and approved minutes effectively in a timely manner. Performing, administrative tasks the post holder will have the responsibility for safe use of equipment and resources used by self or others (e.g. will report any defects in equipment through the IT Helpdesk Service) Communication Customer Service Skills The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will be empowered to make decisions in line with service level agreements, policies and key performance indicators. The post holder will act with an efficient, professional and friendly manner to ensure that the patient, relative, colleague receives an effective and efficient service, advising on access to and use of services. The post holder will accurately produce statistical reports for example clinic/theatre/waiting lists, and ratio of new to review patients, as required and ensure quality of data throughout. The post holder will have the ability to prioritise and manage a number of conflicting requirements and to work autonomously with significant discretion within a defined set of parameters. Making own decisions on how best to achieve expected results to meet key performance indicators and service level agreements. The post holder will develop, promote and sustain productive working relationships with patients, relatives and health professional colleagues Be proactive and use initiative to ensure that speciality work streams endeavour to adhere to the agreed standard operating procedures /service level agreements and key performance indicators as set by the line manager. The post holder will monitor workloads and supervise and support the medical secretaries' team to ensure that all patient related enquiries are dealt with efficiently and accurately within the responsibility and remit of the role. Escalating any unanswered queries to the relevant person with the appropriate degree of urgency on a day-to-day basis. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatients Unit and Liverpool Hospice. Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Salary: AFC BAND 5 £28,407- £34,581 pro rata, per annum Enhancements: 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)and 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays As a Registered Nurse, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary Team, working towards providing holistic, person-centred, end of life care, including assessing and understanding the care and support needs of patients and those important to them, planning and providing person centred care based on individual needs. You will research and network across the system to understand the wide range of services available to patients and those important to them and work with other providers, supporting the wider system to improve the experience of dying, death and bereavement. You will assume responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based, high quality person-centred nursing care for people living with a terminal illness and those important to them. What were looking for: Registered Nurse on NMC Register Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting, ideally in palliative care Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them Proven understanding of the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome Willing to manage Healthcare Assistants Ability to assess Healthcare Assistant clinical skills The ability to co-ordinate care/prioritise patient need Willing to develop the team alongside Senior Nurses What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. Advert closes:20th October 2024 Interview dates: TBC Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

As this is a community post, you must be able to travel to patients homes and clinic settings. Due to the rurality of Lincolnshire some areas are not well covered by public transport therefore having access to transport is essential. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, you are encourage to look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading and refer back to these documents when completing your application. You should use your application form to show that you meet all or most of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification for the position. If you fail to demonstrate this in your answers, or you are unable to meet the criteria, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for an interview for that post.

Engage with PCNs and GP practices to deliver the ICB medicines optimisation strategic objectives and priorities and to ensure that the pharmaceutical needs of the population are met. Lead on building a working network for PCN and practice-based pharmacy colleagues in the locality as a vehicle for supporting the co-ordinated delivery of the local medicines optimisation programme in PCNs and GP practices Take an active part in building and maintaining Locality Prescribing Forum(s) (or equivalent) as a platform to promote and share good prescribing practice, significant prescribing news and changes to policy, deliver some prescribing training/education, deal with local prescribing issues and progress the delivery of the ICB/ICS medicines optimisation agenda Identify PCNs and GP practices in the locality that require more support to deliver quality prescribing and the ICB medicines optimisation agenda and support them in finding solutions for delivery of this agenda Provide timely expert evidence based, safe and cost effective pharmaceutical advice, information and support to stakeholders to deliver improved patient care strongly linked to national and local prescribing guidelines and policies. Contribute where required to the ICS medicines optimisation work programme design and delivery Develop/maintain a pharmaceutical speciality in an identified clinical area/Long Term Condition relevant to primary care prescribing and act as the local subject matter expert in that field - Represent the Medicines Optimisation Team on and work collaboratively with other ICS work streams where pharmacy and prescribing is a significant factor or where a specific pharmacy or prescribing input is needed Further details about the duties and responsibilities of this role are provided in the attached job description.