Total 206 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Wexham, SL2 4HL

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.

If you would like to be involved in the process of manufacturing life saving cancer treatments for adults and children, then this is the job for you!

We are looking for one committed and motivated person to join our small aseptics team for a 22 month period.

You must possess good communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines in this busy and challenging environment. Computer literacy and attention to detail is also important.

Previous experience of working in pharmacy aseptics would be an advantage.

To carry out an accreditation for compounding of chemotherapy products, under the supervision of the senior technician, following competency-based training.

To prepare worksheets and produce labels

o oversee and carry out ‘environmental monitoring’ within the chemotherapy unit, including monitoring temperatures and pressures.


1. To undertake in-house validation to sanitise raw materials and equipment for use in clean room areas.


1. To support senior technician inside the cleanroom in sanitising raw materials and equipment for use in the isolator, in in-process volume checking and using the prescription tracking system under the direction of the manufacturing technicians as required.


1. 1. To carry out cleaning of clean room, support areas and equipment following defined standard operating procedures on a daily, weekly, three monthly and annual basis along with other general housekeeping duties required in the chemotherapy unit

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Please read the Job Description and Person spec before applying for this post. If you have any queries please contact Marian Griffiths.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

The post holder will support the Senior/Chief Anatomical Technician in the efficient and effective operation of the Post Mortem Room and Mortuary Services for Frimley Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham park hospital site.

They will assist, under the supervision of the Senior Anatomical Technician, to ensure compliance with standards of the Human Tissue Authority in all aspects of body storage, scheduled purposes and governance.

To assist in the running of all aspects of the Mortuary Service, in accordance with Trust and Pathology specific policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and the provisions of the Human Tissue Act

To liaise with respective multi-disciplinary teams within, and outside the Trust.

To ensure at all times that policies in relation to the identification of patients are enacted and that storage facilities are checked each day to ensure the hygienic and safe storage of bodies until removal by authorised persons.

To apply to knowledge expected of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, to the preparation of bodies for Post Mortem and be responsible to the Senior/Chief Technician in the delivery of high quality Post Mortem services.

To ensure the appropriate management of specimens collected at Post Mortem, that is; collection, labelling, safe handling, storage and transportation.

To participate in the On Call Service.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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PURPOSE OF JOB:

To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective Mortuary service within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To contribute to the management of the mortuary storage facility ensuring HTA guidelines and departmental protocols are followed.

1. Financial & Management

1.1 To be aware of the financial constraints within the NHS and Pathology and ensure that there is no unnecessary wastage of supplies or resources.

2. Personnel & Training

2.1 To work closely with fellow mortuary technicians.

2.2 To host mortuary tours for working groups within the trust and visiting FD’s, clinicians and retrieval teams

2.3 In conjunction with the Senior APT, to provide and certify training of porters and visiting Funeral Directors in use of mortuary equipment, mortuary process and handling of deceased within the mortuary environment.

3. Service Delivery and Quality

3.1 Assist and support the Site Leads and other staff with all mortuary activities using local SOPs and trust policies.

3.2 To apply to knowledge expected of an Anatomical Pathology Technician, to the preparation of bodies for Post Mortem and be responsible to the Senior/Chief Technician in the delivery of high quality Post Mortem services.

3.3 To ensure the appropriate management of specimens collected at Post Mortem, that is; collection, labelling, safe handling, storage and transportation.

3.4 Assist and maintain clear communication with Consultant Pathologist(s) within the postmortem room.

3.5 To engage in continued growth of the department across site through the quality management systems, HTA, and previous mortuary experience(s).

3.6 Admit and release of deceased patients and understanding the legal documentation in accordance with HTA and trust policies.

3.7 To maintain accurate records of all property that may accompany deceased.

3.8 Understanding of documentation required for the admission, post-mortem, release and disposal of bodies, personal effects, and tissue retention for a scheduled purpose.

3.9 To liaise with the bereavement officer(s), funeral directors and coroners’ officer in the documentation and release of deceased patients from the mortuary. and with other partners and stakeholders both internal and external to the trust.

3.10 Ensure specimens are labelled and handled in accordance with local pathology policies and HTA requirements.

3.11 To prepare viewings and when necessary, accompanying the relatives into the viewing room includes sympathetic engagement of persons viewing the deceased, to ensure relatives are supported and treated with courtesy, respect, and consideration always. Assist the bereavement officer when required for viewings, collection of forms.

3.12 To assist in the identification of a deceased patient on behalf of HM Coroner and the Police

3.13 Participate and work with colleagues to provide 24-hour service, working flexibly in accordance with needs of the department. The standard on-call for this post is 1 in 3.

3.14 Encouraged to seek further learning opportunities both internal and external to the trust.

3.15 Must ensure mandatory training is completed in a timely manner. Actively participate in team meetings and continued development of the service.

3.16 Have a good working knowledge of the Human Tissue authority Guidance and maintain these standards

3.17 Undertake cross-site working at the direction of the mortuary operations manager, or via the site leads in the absence of to support the effective running of the service.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Single point of access for all hospital at night clinical tasks, ensuring optimal, safe, and effective patient care is delivered proficiently out of hours. Independently manage the H@N triaging system and understand H@N structure and teams capabilities to appropriately allocate jobs accordingly, maintaining fairness, safety, and efficiency. Work independently as an autonomous nurse practitioner undertaking comprehensive history & physical examination skills to support differential diagnosis. Order, interpret, and analyse new and historical results of tests/investigations. Acts on the results to confirm diagnosis and thereby optimise treatment and management outcomes. Applies high level decision-making and assessment skills to formulate appropriate differential diagnoses based on synthesis of clinical findings. Able to identify early on the acutely unwell deteriorating adult, facilitating early escalation and intervention to prevent further deterioration of the presenting illness using advanced clinical skills. Able to identify when and if patients need an escalation in care to the appropriate dependency environment and facilitates safe transfer of critically unwell patient in timely fashion using the correct processes and resources. Attends and leads in collaboration with the on-call medical registrar all NEWS calls and cardiac arrest emergencies as part of the emergency response team. Works closely with the junior doctors in providing consistent, high standards of care portraying strong leadership and demonstrating a proactive work ethic.

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire. To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.

Please review job description and person specification attached to the vacancy for further information on this role.

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire. To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.

Frimley Health Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, and strong operational leader who will manage the Trust’s Emergency and Acute Medicine Directorate to deliver exceptional patient focused care.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer and responsible to the specific Chiefs of Service, the Associate Director will provide effective leadership and is a key member of the Trust’s senior management team.

Utilising exceptional leadership skills, the successful applicant will work alongside two Departmental Triumvirates (Emergency Services and Acute Medicine) as well as Heads of Nursing in these areas, Clinical Leads and Operational Managers to ensure the Trusts and the Directorate’s operational and strategic objectives are met and that services run safely, effectively and efficiently.

The Associate Director is responsible for the delivery of financial, quality, performance, productivity and workforce targets, including national targets and objectives set as part of Trust business planning process. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the financial control of a sizeable budget, including pay, non-pay and income.

Main Duties include but not limited to;
• Delivery of safe, high-quality care
• Governance
• Operational planning and delivery
• Performance Management
• Financial Balance
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resource Management

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

We are seeking a well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join our new Respiratory Band 6 Rotational wheel.

The Physiotherapy department is looking for the right candidate to help promote the role of Physiotherapy within the respiratory service. Under the guidance of a team of Band 7’s, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

The rotations are of 8 month duration and will be through the following areas:
• ITU / Surgery
• Respiratory Medicine/ MADU
• Community Respiratory (AIRs Team)

As a senior clinician you will be involved in the supervision, education and appraisal of physiotherapists, support staff and students and you will have the opportunity to lead and be involved in appropriate service development. As a trust we actively promote CPD through supported study leave and funding for external courses.

The post holder will be required participate in the overnight on call rota. Weekend working commitments will be dependent on service and rotational needs. The community nature of one rotation means it is essential the post holder has their own car and a full UK driving Licence.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.


• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have a complex presentation
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities
• To participate in the weekend and on call service



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Key tasks and responsibilities
• To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies
• To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required.
• To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day.
• To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice.
• To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards
• To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the department’s medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients.
• To participate in the respiratory on call rota.



This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression.



Management
• To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload
• To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned.
• To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
• To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements
• To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly.
• To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff
• To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee
• To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.


Communication
• To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care and arrange outpatient appointments when required
• To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure good communication skills with other professions both verbally and in writing in the patient’s medical notes
• To communicate effectively with other disciplines outside the immediate team both internally and externally to ensure an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters , transfer and discharge reports
• To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
• To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters
• When required to be involved in other multidisciplinary groups within the Trust.
• To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines
• To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge
• To attend and be an active participant in speciality and departmental staff meetings.
• To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field
• To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills
• To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and co-operation for treatment
• To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly


Education
• To assist the in the supervision and development of the junior physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area with Band 7 assistance
• To be responsible with the Band 7 physiotherapist for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area.
• To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
• To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units
• To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other health care professionals on study days and on the ward


Research/Audit/Quality
• To lead, in conjunction with the Band 8a, in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality
• In line with the Trust’s commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
• To play a significant role in the specialities annual quality plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis



Location / Mobility
• You may be required to work at or from any additional location as may be determined by the Trust. The Trust also reserves the right to change your base on a permanent basis to a location determined by it at the time that the change is made.
• You will also be required to travel between different Trust’s premises for the performance of your duties.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

A fantastic static Band6 Occupational Therapyopportunity has arisen at Wexham Park Hospital (WPH). This static role will give you an opportunity for targeted training to further develop or acquire specialist OT skills within medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Frailty, Falls and Dementia care). You will have access to the newly launched competency framework and standardized career pathway framework.

The OT department has a structured business plan in place, and it fully supports the weekly 20% protected non-clinical time including training that will be instrumental in enabling you to excel in your enhanced static role.

The team is led by a dedicated Principal OT for medicine who works closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Specialist. There is also support available from the Practice Development Lead and Clinical Flow lead for OT.This strong senior support is a commitment toachievinga clear vision that prioritizes staff development, collaborative working and creating a positive workplace culture.

We are interested in supporting OTs who are looking to return to practice (RTP).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK



To provide excellent, holistic and person-centered clinical care that advocates for patients

Participate in audits, data gathering and analysis exercises with support from senior colleagues

Actively seek areas for improvement and be open to change

Strive to provide an evidence-based service fit for today and the future

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader

Provide clinical supervision and training to junior staff with support from senior colleagues

Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We promote and aim to achieve the ideal work-life balance, with an emphasis on flexibility.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire.

To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Are you dynamic? Are you passionate about working in Critical Care & Surgery? Are you looking to work in a committed, driven team, striving to develop evidence-based practice & embed patient-focused care? If so, we are looking for you to join our expanding Surgical & Critical Care team right now!

Following recent successful business cases we are looking to recruit additional staff into the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Wexham Park Hospital. We are very excited to have the opportunity to further expand the Critical care and Surgical physiotherapy team.

This post offers the exciting prospect of being a core member of the team working in Critical Care & Surgery. This will include inpatient work in Critical Care, Surgical Acute Dependency Unit, General Surgery, plastics & ENT. There will also be opportunities to contribute & collaborate with our award-winning surgical prehabilitation service & our innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation & Follow-up Service.

You will be supported & developed by both your Band 7 Team Leader & our cross-site APP for Critical Care. We are committed to ensuring we deliver high quality, individualised care to patients on critical care & the surgical wards in line with best practice, as well as developing our staff to achieve your career aspirations.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.



This post holder will work within the team providing surgical & critical care physiotherapy services at Wexham Park Hospital.

They will provide therapeutic clinical expertise & quality advice to patients on critical care & surgery as well as support to the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching of band 5's & students will be core components of this role.

They will demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative working, along with other clinical specialists across the Trust, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.

With support & direction from their Team Leader & APP they will participate in service development & audit as well as education to both physiotherapists & the MDT.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. No agencies, please.

Training and development of self and others To successfully complete the current approved Level 3 qualification including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Workbook (if applicable), to enable registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). To attend allocated study days / events to complete relevant learning and assessments. To undertake practical work in the Pharmacy department, including practical assessments to demonstrate on-going competence against set standards. Each duty to be allocated and supervised according to the level of skill the trainee has achieved. This may involve under supervision, passing on practical skills to others. To learn and work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times and complete in house competency training and assessments in a timely manner. Maintenance and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals Assist with the ordering and receipt of pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate stock available for use. Assist with the maintenance of stock through participation in stock checks, stock rotation and evaluation of fitness for purpose. Assist with environmental monitoring e.g. temperature control, checks and maintenance of storage areas. Work within health and safety guidelines including COSHH and complete risk assessments as required. Accurately select required stock and participate in the distribution service for stock drugs to wards, departments and community clinics to minimise wastage and to ensure adequate stock, which is fit for its purpose. Assist in identifying stock not fit for purpose and carrying out safe disposal including controlled drugs and expired / damaged stock. Identifying unavailable stock and ensuring any items owed are communicated to relevant parties before monitoring the progress of outstanding orders. Maintaining stock in the out of hours Emergency Cupboard to ensure vital medication is available 24 hours a day. Co-ordinating dispensing of prescriptions for external units, ensuring they are packaged correctly, correct documentation is completed and that transport deadlines are met. Dispensing - Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescription types according to departmental procedure to provide a safe, accurate and timely service. Recognising what is required for a prescription to be legal and valid to dispense. Producing high quality prescription labels using the EPR system in line with prescribers requirements. Completing accurate calculations to ensure correct dosage and quantities provided. Working with automated dispensing systems and open shelf stock control to issue required medications. Accurately dispensing medication for a variety of prescription types. Performing routine self accuracy checks to ensure safe dispensing. Dispensing of controlled drugs including maintenance of written legal records in register. Dispensing of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) bags in compliance with cold chain requirements and manual handling requirements. Handling Chemotherapy including receipt of orders and maintaining records for oral cytotoxic dispensing. Dispensing complex prescriptions such as palliative care prescriptions. Processing prescription queries from staff, patients and the public both face to face, by phone and email in a professional manner within limitations. Maintaining legible, accurate written records relating to endorsement of prescriptions and any other required records. To undertake any further duties that may be necessary to help provide the dispensary service. Preparation and Assembly of Pharmaceuticals Participate in the preparation and assembly of non-sterile medicinal products / batches and the cleaning and maintenance of other equipment in a manner that meets Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures. Pharmacy Computer System Take personal responsibility for the accurate timely input of information on the pharmacy computer system to ensure the maintenance of a reliable database and adequate stock control. Access a variety of patient records while maintaining confidentiality and complying with information governance. Book out medication to the correct cost centre to ensure accurate drug budgets are maintained. Medicines Management (involves patient contact and working in wardenvironments) Working in ward and clinic environments while complying with infection control requirements. Checking patients own medication (PODs) and determining suitability for use. Counselling patients on safe and effective use of their prescribed medicines. Completing patient medication histories to determine pre-admission medicines. Liaising with patients, relatives, carers, community pharmacies, care homes and GPs as required to ensure seamless transmissions of care on admission and discharge. Participating in a Medicines Information rotation. Participating in a Homecare services rotation. Pharmacy reception and shop Take in prescriptions from staff over the counter. Take in prescriptions from outpatients and use. questioning to determine and accurately document allergies, other medications and exemption status. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Take cash / card payments and process through the till as required. Participate in the sale of Over The Counter (OTC) preparations to staff and visitors, under supervision required. Recognising patients who require Pharmacist referral.

A rewarding and challenging role that enables you to earn, while working towards professional qualifications and registration.

You will be studying as an apprentice which will include practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency package and formal qualification s that will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

We are looking for individuals who can commitment to this training as this post would be suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and who are able to put in the necessary hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.

Post involves working late evenings, weekend days and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Previous applicants need not apply.

A rotational post allowing training, experience and competence assessment in many aspects of hospital pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
Development and demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) ‘Standards for Pharmacy Professionals’ Practical on the job training alongside successful completion of an in-house competency package and formal qualifications will enable eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Training and development of self and others
• To successfully complete the current approved Level 3 qualification including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, and Employee Rights and Responsibilities Workbook (if applicable), to enable registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• To attend allocated study days / events to complete relevant learning and assessments.
• To undertake practical work in the Pharmacy department, including practical assessments to demonstrate on-going competence against set standards. Each duty to be allocated and supervised according to the level of skill the trainee has achieved. This may involve under supervision, passing on practical skills to others.
• To learn and work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times and complete in house competency training and assessments in a timely manner.

Maintenance and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals
• Assist with the ordering and receipt of pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate stock available for use.
• Assist with the maintenance of stock through participation in stock checks, stock rotation and evaluation of fitness for purpose.
• Assist with environmental monitoring e.g. temperature control, checks and maintenance of storage areas.
• Work within health and safety guidelines including COSHH and complete risk assessments as required.
• Accurately select required stock and participate in the distribution service for stock drugs to wards, departments and community clinics to minimise wastage and to ensure adequate stock, which is fit for its purpose.
• Assist in identifying stock not fit for purpose and carrying out safe disposal including controlled drugs and expired / damaged stock.
• Identifying unavailable stock and ensuring any items owed are communicated to relevant parties before monitoring the progress of outstanding orders.
• Maintaining stock in the out of hours ‘Emergency Cupboard’ to ensure vital medication is available 24 hours a day.
• Co-ordinating dispensing of prescriptions for external units, ensuring they are packaged correctly, correct documentation is completed and that transport deadlines are met.

Dispensing - Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescription types according to departmental procedure to provide a safe, accurate and timely service.
• Recognising what is required for a prescription to be legal and valid to dispense.
• Producing high quality prescription labels using the EPR system in line with prescribers requirements.
• Completing accurate calculations to ensure correct dosage and quantities provided.
• Working with automated dispensing systems and open shelf stock control to issue required medications.
• Accurately dispensing medication for a variety of prescription types.
• Performing routine self accuracy checks to ensure safe dispensing.
• Dispensing of controlled drugs including maintenance of written legal records in register.
• Dispensing of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) bags in compliance with cold chain requirements and manual handling requirements.
• Handling Chemotherapy including receipt of orders and maintaining records for oral cytotoxic dispensing.
• Dispensing complex prescriptions such as palliative care prescriptions.
• Processing prescription queries from staff, patients and the public both face to face, by phone and email in a professional manner within limitations.
• Maintaining legible, accurate written records relating to endorsement of prescriptions and any other required records.
• To undertake any further duties that may be necessary to help provide the dispensary service.

Preparation and Assembly of Pharmaceuticals
• Participate in the preparation and assembly of non-sterile medicinal products / batches and the cleaning and maintenance of other equipment in a manner that meets Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures.

Pharmacy Computer System
• Take personal responsibility for the accurate timely input of information on the pharmacy computer system to ensure the maintenance of a reliable database and adequate stock control.
• Access a variety of patient records while maintaining confidentiality and complying with information governance.
• Book out medication to the correct cost centre to ensure accurate drug budgets are maintained.

Medicines Management (involves patient contact and working in ward
environments)
• Working in ward and clinic environments while complying with infection control requirements.
• Checking patients own medication (POD’s) and determining suitability for use.
• Counselling patients on safe and effective use of their prescribed medicines.
• Completing patient medication histories to determine pre-admission medicines.
• Liaising with patients, relatives, carers, community pharmacies, care homes and GP’s as required to ensure seamless transmissions of care on admission and discharge.
• Participating in a Medicines Information rotation.
• Participating in a Homecare services rotation.

Pharmacy reception and shop
• Take in prescriptions from staff over the counter.
• Take in prescriptions from outpatients and use. questioning to determine and accurately document allergies, other medications and exemption status.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Take cash / card payments and process through the till as required.
• Participate in the sale of Over The Counter (OTC) preparations to staff and visitors, under supervision required.
• Recognising patients who require Pharmacist referral.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

We are seeking a well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join our new Respiratory Band 6 Rotational wheel.

The Physiotherapy department is looking for the right candidate to help promote the role of Physiotherapy within the respiratory service. Under the guidance of a team of Band 7’s, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

The rotations are of 8 month duration and will be through the following areas:
• ITU / Surgery
• Respiratory Medicine/ MADU
• Community Respiratory (AIRs Team)

As a senior clinician you will be involved in the supervision, education and appraisal of physiotherapists, support staff and students and you will have the opportunity to lead and be involved in appropriate service development. As a trust we actively promote CPD through supported study leave and funding for external courses.

The post holder will be required participate in the overnight on call rota. Weekend working commitments will be dependent on service and rotational needs. The community nature of one rotation means it is essential the post holder has their own car and a full UK driving Licence.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.


• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have a complex presentation
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities
• To participate in the weekend and on call service



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Key tasks and responsibilities
• To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies
• To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required.
• To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day.
• To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice.
• To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards
• To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the department’s medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients.
• To participate in the respiratory on call rota.



This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression.



Management
• To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload
• To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned.
• To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
• To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements
• To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly.
• To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff
• To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee
• To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.


Communication
• To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care and arrange outpatient appointments when required
• To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure good communication skills with other professions both verbally and in writing in the patient’s medical notes
• To communicate effectively with other disciplines outside the immediate team both internally and externally to ensure an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters , transfer and discharge reports
• To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
• To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters
• When required to be involved in other multidisciplinary groups within the Trust.
• To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines
• To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge
• To attend and be an active participant in speciality and departmental staff meetings.
• To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field
• To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills
• To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and co-operation for treatment
• To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly


Education
• To assist the in the supervision and development of the junior physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area with Band 7 assistance
• To be responsible with the Band 7 physiotherapist for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area.
• To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
• To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units
• To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other health care professionals on study days and on the ward


Research/Audit/Quality
• To lead, in conjunction with the Band 8a, in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality
• In line with the Trust’s commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
• To play a significant role in the specialities annual quality plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis



Location / Mobility
• You may be required to work at or from any additional location as may be determined by the Trust. The Trust also reserves the right to change your base on a permanent basis to a location determined by it at the time that the change is made.
• You will also be required to travel between different Trust’s premises for the performance of your duties.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024