Total 9 Fresh/Entry Level Full-time job vacancies in NR4 6EP

Our friendly and dynamic Breast Imaging Department is part of the QSI Accredited Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, being 1 in 23 Trusts in the UK who have this accreditation. The hospital has a fully integrated RIS and PACS system. There is full field digital technology including Tomosynthesis and Contrast Enhanced Spectral mammography. Opportunity to develop into Advance Practice. The Breast Imaging Department is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital (NNUH) which is a state-of-the-art acute hospital trust on the outskirts of Norwich City. Providing both a symptomatic and NHS breast screening service. The Breast Imaging Department consists of 2 mammography rooms equipped with Full Field Digital (FFD) technology including tomosynthesis, contrast enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) and 3 ultrasound rooms. There is a third designated FFD room for stereotactic guided biopsies which can produce 3D biopsy imaging. A breast MRI guided biopsy service is in the process of being set up. We are a progressive department and aim to always be at the forefront of breast imaging developments. The Breast unit embraces the four-tier structure with Assistant Practitioners, Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Radiographers all being valuable members of our team. We have a lot to offer a forward thinking proactive mammographer. Breast Screening is based nearer Norwich city Centre at the Norwich Community Hospital in a static unit accommodating 2 Mammography rooms. In addition, there is a static screening unit on the coast in Cromer District Hospital, and 2 mobile screening vans that cover all picturesque rural Norfolk. All equipment is full field digital technology. Professional 1. To use highly specialised knowledge to image the breast producing images of consistent high quality, whilst minimising exposure to radiation. Ensuring that practice is up to date and evidence based. 2. Observe the code of professional conduct of Radiographers as suggested by the Health Professions Council and the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct, local Trust policies, protocols and guidelines, to ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care, adhering to patient charter standards. 3. To comply with the current legislation relating to Health and Safety and Radiation Protection. 4. To ensure attendance at the statutory training sessions. Clinical 1. To work unsupervised and, when required, in a supervisory capacity with an assistant practitioner in a mobile or static screening clinic. Responsible for the smooth running of the clinic, keeping within tight time restraints for the imaging of each woman. 2. To document clinical observations and use own judgement to clinically recall women to assessment. 3. To recognise abnormalities on mammography and seek advice from radiologist regarding further imaging when appropriate. 4. Communication with patients daily who need reassurance due to anxiety about the screening process, recall or their condition, necessary to obtain their confidence, consent, and co-operation to acquire diagnostic images . Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

1. Work towards Credentialing with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine through the demonstration of expert clinical practice, producing a portfolio of practice to demonstrate the appropriate knowledge skills and ability. They will be expected to meet all of the milestones and gateways laid out in the process. 2. To work towards becoming an expert clinical practitioner, who ensures patients receive high quality clinical care including medical diagnosis. 3. To be a motivated, dynamic practitioner, striving for improvement in care and practice. 4. To monitor quality and continuity of patient care, lead in nursing audit, taking action to address improvements required. 5. To ensure that care is based and planned on an individual assessment for a positive patient experience.

Functions of the Pharmacy Department include the ordering, receipt, and supply of medicines to wards and departments throughout the Trust/external units. This includes dispensing for inpatients, outpatients, community units and supplying ward stocks averaging around 2,500 items a day. Wards and external units are provided with a clinical service with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The pharmacy provides Aseptic Services such as the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other sterile products. We have a Quality Assurance team that works to ensure that our products are prepared and supplied to meet the highest quality standards. As the post holder, you will be allocated 20% off the job learning but is expected to undertake a large amount of studying in their own time. Dedication and resilience are required for this role due to the high demands and pressures of the apprenticeship alongside managing a full-time role in a very busy pharmacy whilst providing a high level of patient care. Excellent communication and team working skills are essential for working within a large pharmacy team and engaging with the multidisciplinary team as well as other students and teaching staff/tutors at the UEA. Ability to use different IT applications/platforms is essential to this role. Please note that all applications are subject to meeting apprenticeship funding rules. Please note: You must be available to complete apprenticeship documentation which must be submitted by 18th July 2024. Post holders must be available to commence the role on 9th September 2024 and to attend the course induction dates on 10th and 17th September 2023. This is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week. You must be working a minimum of 30 hours per week. You will be asked to work alternate weeks of earlies (9:00am to 5:00pm) and lates (10:00am to 6:00pm). All staff are required to participate in the weekend rota, currently 1 in 10, with corresponding time off during the week. All staff are required to undertake at least one public holiday duty per year. To undertake the dispensing and distribution of all medicines against a previously clinically checked prescription or request in line with departmental policies and procedures and the Medicines Act 1965 using the JAC computer system. To dispense all controlled drugs (CDs) against a recognised order or previously clinically checked prescription in line with departmental policies and procedures and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 using the JAC computer system. To maintain documentation to support the dispensing of all medicines including CDs. To assist in the replacement of Dispensary stock including the ordering, receipt and maintenance of stock records. To provide, in conjunction with the appropriate Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians, a medicines management service on specified wards. To check patients own drugs (PODs) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures to ascertain suitability for use and to ensure a continued supply. To ensure that medicines are supplied to allocated wards as required for specific patients according to Standard Operating Procedures. To undertake drug history taking in conjunction with the appropriate Clinical Pharmacist on specified wards. To escalate any discrepancies to the appropriate Clinical Pharmacist. To be responsible for ensuring timely supply of appropriate discharge medication for specified wards. To have awareness of the following processes relating to stock control: the ordering, receiving, issuing, storage and distribution of stock items to wards, departments and to external customers. Please see the attached job description for full details.

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: Clinical To learn to undertake ultrasound examinations, improving the physical aspects of scanning with adaptation of scanning techniques as required for physical, anatomical and pathological variations. Developing in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of machine optimisation, about safety and image clarity. With guidance be able to use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of the ultrasound images in order to provide independent clinical reports. To learn of the importance and details of other diagnostic tests and symptoms that may influence ultrasound findings and to ensure the most appropriate examination is performed through knowledge and communication with senior clinicians. Professional Development: Develop and maintain the skills necessary to qualify as a sonographer. Hold a relevant degree or diploma, (i.e. BSc Radiography/ Midwifery. Etc). and to have held a clinical position for 12 months. Must be State Registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC ) or relevant professional body. Work within the Code of Professional Conduct of the College of Radiographers and the Health Professions Council (HCPC)/relevant professional body, and work within limits of competence. Maintain professional registration. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: To attend and pass a formal classroom based Classifications Services Clinical Coding Standards Course, carried out by the departmental Classifications Services Approved Clinical Coding Trainer To undertake and pass further courses in relation to anatomy and physiology and medical terminology to include set Classifications Services e-Learning packages mandatory to complete prior to the Standards Course To, initially under supervision, extract and code all inpatient Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs) using 3Ms Medicode encoder system which incorporates International Classification of Diseases version 4 (OPCS4) coding manuals applying national rules and conventions To ensure all FCEs are completed and data input by monthly Performance Management (Trust) deadlines To continually have work checked, audited and assessed to ensure expertise maintained in all areas and output monitored to ensure full contribution to departmental workload To liaise with medical secretaries, health records personnel and ward personnel regarding access to case notes To raise any coding or data issues requiring resolution to the clinical coding mentor or management team Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Communicates complex service related test information to managers, Consultants, Nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers. Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is complex concerning methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required. Assists in explaining results and reassures the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation. Manages own work on a daily basis in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices. Maintains as part of a team, complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and assess fitness for clinical use referring to senior staff as appropriate. Assists in managing and maintaining specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases. Responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work. Use research and development protocols on a daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control (QC) to assess equipment performance in line with QC rules (e.g. Westgard). Assist in the evaluation and development of methods to improve the service and patient care diagnostic tests. Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS, MLAs and visiting students as required within their specialised area. Please see the attached job description for full details. This contains both Biomedical Scientist and Trainee Biomedical Scientist job descriptions.

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We are committed to developing and nurturing your skills, and welcome applicants who may need a period of additional training prior to starting the tACP pathway. NNUH ED has an established minor injuries training programme where clinicians from all professional backgrounds can develop the required skills. The need for a period as a trainee Emergency Nurse Practitioner can be discussed at interview. Training will be supported by the consultant body and the service is Consultant led with professional leadership from the ACP lead. The Trust and department have strong links with local HEI and we encourage our team to be involved in the education of the next generation of ACPs and Nurses This role is open to those wishing to work in the Adult or Paediatric ED. Norwich is a vibrant city, which has been voted as the best city to live in, on consecutive years by the Guardian and Sunday Times. The historic city is filled with independent cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as all the typical high street chains. You can expect to spend your weekends exploring our beautiful coast, enjoying great coffee and treats in one of hundreds of cafes, walking in the countryside or watching a show at one of our many theatres. With excellent transport links to Cambridge and London, affordable housing, and award-winning schools; Norfolk offers everything you require to establish the perfect work life balance. If youre a passionate, resilient clinician motivated to take on a new challenge within a forward-thinking department, we would love to hear from you! Please note, this role includes working a clinical pattern covering a 24/7 rota.

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and work within limits of competence Maintain a high standard of nursing care by acting as a professional Role Model to others adopting the ED Philosophy of nursing in his/her clinical practice. Implement effective assessment and delegation of workload to more junior members of staff ensuring that their duties are carried out efficiently and competently. Ensure continuity of care by reporting all changes and ongoing plans to staff at the beginning and end of shifts as appropriate to role. In the absence of a senior nurse ensuring adequate staff cover on a daily basis. Maintain accurate records of all care given and observations. Update the IT system collecting appropriate Data as requested by the trust and DOH. To organise / supervise admission, discharge and transfer of patients, both into and out of the department, accurately recording the time of all moves. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical and nursing personnel, in often challenging and highly sensitive circumstances and act as the patients advocate as necessary. Communicate effectively with all supporting services and appropriate hospital departments. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.