Total 187 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SX

JOB SUMMARY:In conjunction with other members of the management team, to lead in the development and implementation of the Mental Health Support Teams providing a high quality service to meet the needs of children and young people in an educational setting and their parents/carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective management of the team, providing leadership and supervision to a multi-disciplinary staff group.The postholder will act in support of the CAMHS Community Manager, deputising and carrying out delegated roles, duties and responsibilities as required, as part of the Management structure. The postholder will be responsible for the overall management of a locality MHST and for supporting the implementation and mobilisation of the National Trailblazer for the HPFT CAMHS Service. In addition to providing specialist skills and experience to delivering interventions in an educational setting you will provide formal and informal education and training to other members of the team, other disciplines and teams as well as line management and clinical supervision. The MHSTs will deliver evidence based interventions supporting emotional wellbeing, primarily in an educational setting. Under your supervision and support staff will be delivering full assessments of care needs, risk assessment and evidence based interventions. The service will be available Monday to Friday 9-5pm, though there may be times when workshops or community work are required in evenings or at weekends and it is essential that the postholder is flexible. The post holder will maintain managerial responsibility for the team caseload, overseeing referrals and the allocation of clients. S/he will also maintain a clinical role and/or a caseload dependent upon locality need. Furthermore the post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining team systems and processes for the effective operation of the team, including outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review. The postholder will act in support with fellow Team Leaders in providing clinical Leadership and advice across the MHST Service. All staff should comply with the Trusts Open Culture within a Responsibility Framework.

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post. Also attached is the Person Specification. Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients. Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet childrens needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19

For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see job description document attached. Informal visits / enquiries are encouraged : Louise Binns Lead Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist 01423 557476

See attachment for full details: Primary Responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support, and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies Leadership personal and people development Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model Support staff development in order to maximise potential Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards Team working Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need Management of Risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate Managing Information Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act Learning and development Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences) Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning Secondary Responsibilities Delivering a quality service Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate Leadership personal and people development Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives Promote the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in general practice Team working Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery Discuss, highlight, and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team Agree plans and outcomes Management of Risk Working with the practice management, ensure the nursing team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Managing Information Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases Collate, analyse, and present clinical data and information to the team Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints Manage, if agreed, the nursing budget within financial principles

See attachment for full details: Primary Responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support, and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies Leadership personal and people development Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model Support staff development in order to maximise potential Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards Team working Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need Management of Risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate Managing Information Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act Learning and development Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences) Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning Secondary Responsibilities Delivering a quality service Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate Leadership personal and people development Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives Promote the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in general practice Team working Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery Discuss, highlight, and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team Agree plans and outcomes Management of Risk Working with the practice management, ensure the nursing team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Managing Information Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases Collate, analyse, and present clinical data and information to the team Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints Manage, if agreed, the nursing budget within financial principles

Job responsibilities • To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients’ medical records / prescribing accordingly. • To support the achievement of the practice’s prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets. • Working with appropriate person within the GP surgery to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. • To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness. • To participate in medication audits. • To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the CCG. • To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. • To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate. • To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. • To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols. • To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. • To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required. Responsibility for administration Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list: • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures. • Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers. • Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture. • Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team. • Any other duties commensurate with this position. Duties will vary from time to time under the direction of the stakeholders dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels. Patient services · To provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. · To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines. · To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year. · Assist stakeholders with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets. · To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the medicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. · To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: · Communicate effectively with other team members. · Communicate effectively with patients and carers. · Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Confidentiality · While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. · In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. · Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with the community teams within CLCH, other health and social care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, and HCC to deliver excellent standards of patient care. Take designated responsibility for discrete areas of operational management/ clinical practice. Prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision. Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation. Be responsible for the supervision of AHP staff, rehabilitation assistants and AHP students on placement. Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service. Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Search are currently looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses to work within the NHS in the Harrogate area.

Ideally they would like someone full time however, adhoc shifts are available and they are willing to be quite flexible.

You will care for people in the hospital, both medical wards and surgical available. The teams are supportive and friendly and truly make a difference to peoples lives and are passionate about patient care.

Duties:


* Manage and deliver care to patients within the hospital
* Support and advice to patients and their carers in relation to their on-going treatment
* Bereavement support
* Health promotion for individuals, carers and communities
* Medication management
* Referral to other services if deemed appropriate e.g. Social service, occupational therapy
* Maintaining patient records
Requirements for the role:
* Minimum 6 months post qualification experience working within a community role
* Enhanced DBS
* Occupational Health Clearance

The Reward:


Working for Search comes with various rewards, some of what we offer are:
* Fast track registration process
* Fantastic hourly rates
* Revalidation support and updates
* Free Training
* Free DBS Checks
* Holiday Pay for PAYE workers
* Great refer a friend schemes
* Flexible working hours
* Experienced and friendly consultants who understand your needs

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services -CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

CLCH is really proud of a new initiative for qualified Occupational Therapists to develop a range of clinical skills across a number of specialities with the introduction of a band 5 rotational scheme. This presents an exciting opportunity to work within community services in Hertfordshire.

Our vision is to provide great care closer to home, involving patients and their carers throughout care delivery. Within our services we support people often living with multiple long-term conditions and with numbers expected to grow substantially, it is vital that the workforce is responsive to patient need. We will promote a supportive environment in order for successful candidates to increase their confidence in clinical care delivery, in order to become an autonomous practitioner.

We have a rotational scheme available across a 2 year period, covering 4 x 6 month rotations. During the scheme, applicants may work within Inpatient rehabilitation, Unplanned Care, Planned Care services and Neuro rehabilitation.

The schemes aim to inspire future career paths available within adult community services. Placements are based across the four localities in the area; Watford and Three Rivers, St Albans and Harpenden, Dacorum and Hertsmere. Many of our services cover 7 days and your placements may include a variety of working patterns.

Successful applicants will be well supported through a comprehensive induction programme, a buddy scheme and receive mentorship from senior clinicians. You will have access to a variety of training opportunities delivered through CLCH Academy and be part of a wider support network who will support you in gaining a wide range of competencies. There will be a range of different opportunities on offer to develop your skills. At the end of the 2-year scheme, all applicants will be supported to apply for progression posts, to continue your career journey.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
• To assist the Specialist/ Senior Occupational Therapist in supervising, providing planned advice, teaching, support and instruction to therapy assistants, key workers, relatives and carers, to promote understanding of the aims of therapy intervention and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
• To delegate to, teach and supervise the work of Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors with guidance from senior staff.
• To work with other health care professionals on joint assessments, patient goals and treatment programmes in a patient centred approach.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Mar 2024

To take the lead in deciding and implementing relevant changes to own work area.To propose changes to working practices for own work area andnegotiate with others where other work areas are affected.To assist the Team in research and development activities such asaudits.To undertake surveys/audits of own work area, as necessary.To be aware of Trust targets and implement in own work area as necessary For a more detailed Job and person specification please read the attached documents

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Worsnop on jason.worsnop@nhs.net or 01423 553305

You will be an experienced and committed nurse, paramedic or clinical pharmacist with cardiac experience who is motivated and energised to take part in innovation to change the way services are delivered to improve patient outcomes. The role involves working closely with GPs, other members of the integrated community teams, and with social care partners. As such you will be required to have excellent communication skills and be confident to work using your own initiative as well as being an excellent team player. Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

The main component of this job is to be the coordinator of the Palliative Care Referrals Centre (PCRC). This role involves triaging all palliative referrals that come for 3 organisations across West Herts. (CLCH, Rennie Grove Peace (RGP) and The Hospice of St Francis (HOSF). Referrals for home assessment, hospice inpatient admission or outpatient assessment all come through this triage process. The post holder will be representing all 3 organisations and needs to have a working knowledge of these services. This coordination role also includes giving advice to patients/carers and professionals as part of the 24 hour advice line. Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Brooksbank on Gemma.brooksbank@nhs.net or 01423 557316

The Macmillan AO nursing team provides specialist input to both Haematology and Oncology patients presenting with Acute Oncology problems and works closely with the Haematologists, specialist Palliative care team, Oncologists, the Emergency Department and the Acute Medical teams. The post will also involve being a key worker for patients diagnosed with a MUO. For more information please read the job description attached