Total 1,714 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 7AB

Job Descriptions:

• ​Provide initial patient consultation, infertility evaluation and treatment.
• Obtain detailed medical history, review medical records and perform appropriate physical examination.
• To provide relief nursing cover for OT, Counselling or Medication area.
• Preparation for patients preparing to undergo In-Vitro Fertilization, and monitor subsequent cycles.
• To assist in ART Procedure/s as and when required.
• Organize, file, and maintain health information in a confidential manner.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English.
• Required Skill(s): Team Player, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills
• Preferably senior nurse specialized in Healthcare - Nurse/Medical Support & Assistant or equivalent.

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Nearby public transport
• Central location
• Medical insurance
• Open culture
• Personal development opportunities
• Paid training and development

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
The Physical Therapist is assigned to the Caregiver Support Program. The primary function of the PT Clinical Assessor is direct patient care, including completing functional assessments to a diverse population in outpatient and community settings within CSP Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The incumbent will complete functional assessments of Veteran applicants utilizing a prescribed instrument The Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument (VFAI) and other assessment tools to determine if a Veteran applicant requires personal care services from a caregiver due to inability to perform an activity of daily living (ADL) and/or due to the need for supervision, protection or instruction. In addition to completing the VFAI and other assessments, the incumbent will engage in inter-professional collaboration with: social work, nursing, PT, OT, PACT team, MD, PA, DO, NP, psychologists, counselors and a variety of other medical professionals.

Complete home visits in the community to determine Veterans' and caregivers' needs within the home. The incumbent will support the staffing needs of the medical center and will complete other duties as assigned.

Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Caregiver Support Program specific to his/her area of assignment and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives.

The Clinical Assessor advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on caregiver issues,

Utilize and assist in maintaining a data monitoring system to measure the efficacy of the program and assists in collecting and analyzing local data for reports for: local management, VISN Caregiver Support Program Leads, Centralized Eligibility and Appeal Teams, the National Caregiver Support Program, Care Management and Office of Patient Care Services.

Conducts Veteran, caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress and social needs as treatment issues.

Develops and fosters relationships with community partners to assist with system navigation, maintain collaboration and coordinate services Maintains basic knowledge of local VA medical center programs, community services and VA Central Office caregiver support initiatives.

The Clinical Assessor, in collaboration with CSP staff, provides referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs.

Receives the referral and schedules the patient for evaluation and treatment in a timely fashion; chart review will allow the incumbent an opportunity to assess appropriateness of the referral and possible contraindications for treatment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS#-544-58482F / FS#544-55283F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and refrigerated storage, and safety and sanitation.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with the correct supplies and food items
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and specified dishware
• Decides what food items to serve for the most common diets when the diet card or tray ticket identifies only the kind of diet called for
• Provides patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available
• Identifies obvious discrepancies between the prescribed diets and the food items designated by the menu
• Follows directions in assembling, measuring, weighing, or mixing ingredients for basic formulas and supplemental feedings following standardized recipes and using sanitary techniques
• Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides; reporting the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
• Prepares fresh fruit/cold salads/dressings/sandwich fillings and cold sandwiches and simple cold desserts along with individual and bulk nourishments and supplement foods and beverages for patients
• Makes final check of diet trays assembled by lower grade workers for completeness, correct food temperatures
• Works in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Performing other duties as assigned

This position is part of the Pathways Internship Program and is located at the Central Office, a Regional Office, or a federal correctional facility in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Provides administrative support to the Health Service Department.

Assists the Health Services staff in programs, such as transcribing correspondence for Health Services, to include transfer referrals, minutes for the Health Services Committee and staff meetings, letters, and other reports as necessary.

Work assignments provide the incumbent with the opportunity to learn about the overall mission, functions and organization of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Major Duties will consist of but not limited to:

• Serves as a Consult Coordinator responsible for coordination of assigned consults to include scheduling, discontinuation of duplicate consults, correction of consult errors, handling of no-show consults, ensuring providers have correct consult title set-ups in the system, preparation of consult management reports, contacting patients to schedule appointments, etc
• Monitors patient-access performance metrics, assures timely scheduling and access to care provided by the section.
• The incumbent assists the senior management and attending staff in the educational endeavors of the program to include performing extensive literature searches, preparing Power Point presentations and assembling lecture material.
• Performs a variety of administration functions and assignments to include timekeeping, patient scheduling, answering phones, and check-in desk(s) for coverage.
• Maintains an automated system of program-specific data to track dates on items such as progress reports, funding accomplishments, compliance strategies, correspondence, etc.

Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Has a broad knowledge of routing modified diets, combinations of diet modifications and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) dietetics software
• Handles patient meal service orders in person or by phone
• Interacts with Veterans, dietitians, nursing staff, and other medical center employees
• Receives patient meal orders and preferences, meal and nourishment requests from nursing, clinical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Takes whatever action necessary, within authority, to maximize patient satisfaction with meal service
• Completes select and non-select menus as required
• Retrieves computerized information to assist with tray and/or nourishment assembly such as standing orders, nourishment labels, tabulated recipe lists, and other simple information to assist in meal delivery
• Provides education and information on local facility therapeutic diets to patients, guests, and nursing staff
• Assists patients in selection of the proper foods according to their individual diet
• Performs clerical and administrative duties in support of the service
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties include but not limited to:

Incumbent reports to technical supervisor or Pathologist. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis considering physiologic processes and requirements. Accepts and/or documents incoming patient specimens using the designated computer system (or backup system) as per established policies and procedures.

Controls physical conditions and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiological state of the specimen and the quality of patient care is maintained. Reports all specimen problems according to established guidelines. Verifies accuracy, completeness and validity in the testing process. Logs rejected specimens according to laboratory/departmental policy and delete accessions according to laboratory policy. Adheres to requirements to accomplish plans to assure successful accreditation by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CAP, CUA, FDA, American Association of Blood Banks and other governing bodies.

In microbiology, specializes in performing gram stains, infectious disease testing, immunochemical fecal occult blood testing, vaginosis DNA testing, and complex PCR testing. Performs a variety of diagnostic tests and makes macroscopic examinations of cultures of numerous species of bacteria for the purpose of positive identification when performing pharmacy aseptic technique assessments.

In hematology, performs complex testing such as coagulation studies including prothrombin testing, activated partial thromboplastin testing, fibrinogen testing, and D-Dimer testing. Performs body fluid crystal analysis and microscopic urinalysis reviews. n chemistry (typically in the specialized chemistry unit of the section), performs blood gas testing.

Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Maintains laboratory in a clean and safe condition according to agency and accreditation requirements. Troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation. Recognizes indicators of malfunction and evaluates validity of data.

While performing a full range of biochemical tests, must have an extensive knowledge of instrumentation to install, calibrate, troubleshoot and resolve problems. Calibrates at timely and/or established intervals to minimize break downs and delay of procedures. Performs and monitors quality control. When controls fall outside acceptable limits, employee uses independent judgment, in conjunction with standard operating procedures, to evaluate the validity of data in relation to the test system and assay procedures, correlating and integrating information and perform additional testing to confirm abnormal results. Monitors specimens and the environment for acceptability.

Helps to maintain an effective liaison with biomedical engineering personnel from Healthcare Technology Management and/or manufacturer's technical service representatives to help assure optimal uninterrupted services. Ensures that sufficient supply of reagents, standards and controls are available at all times to assure that the inventory is adequate for uninterrupted functioning of all instruments. Is responsible for preparation of reagents, controls. etc. as required. Recommends changes in procedure to improve efficiency, accuracy and safety. Conducts all work according to laboratory safety regulations. Assists in training employees in laboratory procedures and laboratory safety. Accountable to technical supervisor or Pathologist to report conditions and progress on eliminating discrepancies.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 534-555009F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Determines the eligibility of patients seeking health care.
• Obtains and verifies the health records and information for the RPMS Patient Registration System for Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/Commercial Insurance eligibility information for all patients prior to clinic visits.
• Initiates and carries out a variety of clerical duties associated with the treatment of patients.
• Enters and verifies data entry within electronic health systems.

• Performs, all ultrasound examinations ranging from the routine to the highly specialized.
• Performance of the examination requires proper alignment and position of the patient.
• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers the transducer to perform the exam.
• Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, scrotum, chest, extremities, retroperitoneal space for purpose of acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders.
• Technologist meets the requirements set forth in Columbia VA HealthCare System POLICY/MEMORANDUM FOR BLS (RQI); BLS Certification is maintained per quarter and the technologist must maintain currency.
• Knows and understand the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized ultrasound and radiology equipment to approve the acceptability or rejectability of each scan.
• Receives and identifies patients using two (2) patient identifiers, explains methods of procedures, assists movement of patients to and from wheelchair, table, positions the patient and performs examinations as requested.
• Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them.
• Technologist is responsible for and required to maintain credentials and licensure. Annual ARRT and/or RDMS certifications must be current and Continuing Education (CE) requirements must be met biennially.
• The technologist interprets the requests or instructions from the radiologist or clinician.
• Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations and works independently.
• Follows departmental Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervision is for administrative, and the employee must contact the radiologist or Supervisor to clarify difficult situations.
• The technologist understands and carries out the requests made by providers or seeks assistance of the Supervisor when an uncommon, unique, or new procedure is required.
• Controls technical factors on ultrasound unit, which will affect time, gain, amplitude, velocity, frequency, attenuation, absorption, reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction. Selects between non-focused, fixed-focus, linear phased array, an annular phased array.
• The technologist must demonstrate skills in performing complex ultrasound procedures including color flow, Doppler carotid, and arterial Doppler exams.
• Knowledge of anatomy, cross sectional anatomy, and physiology such as the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems applicable to sonographic illustration to interpret the requested examination accurately.
• The technologist must be skilled in the technique of performing localization studies for invasive procedures such as biopsies and aspirations. Maintains sterile field for procedures such as biopsies and/or aspirations, drainage, etc.
• Thoroughly comprehends all processes for reusable medical devices (devices designed by the manufacturer to be reused by multiple patients) including initial training, proper setup (assembling the RMD in preparation for a procedure in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), use and reprocessing.
• Advises radiologist of significant abnormalities which requires their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing exam.
• Participates in the training of physicians, students, and radiology technologists so these individuals may acquire an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it relates to other diagnostic exams. Instructs students while performing the full range of ultrasound examinations; oversees the student as he/she performs examinations, providing immediate assistance or guidance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through (a) delivery orders and/or (b) small purchase procedures. This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro-purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,
• Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,
• Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files, and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in the medical facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Cleans patient rooms, bathrooms, public restrooms, operating rooms, labor/delivery, exam rooms, halls, walls, floors, furnishings, equipment, windows, offices.
• Plans and coordinate daily work tasks with supervisor.
• Stocks areas with supplies, linen and required chemicals.
• Inspects, sorts, folds, counts, stores, and distributes clean linen per standard protocol.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops floor and maintains floors such as stripping and waxing and shampooing carpets.