Swydd wag: Team Lead - Discharge to Assess Therapy Team, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Southport

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Prif leoliad: Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist
Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (7 day working)
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 409-6230772

Cyflogwr: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Southport District General Hospital
Tref: Southport
Cyflog: per annum, pro rata
Yn cau: 26/05/2024 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 05/06/2024

Team Lead - Discharge to Assess Therapy Team

NHS AfC: Band 7

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1. To provide a broad range of expert, complex therapeutic advice to patients and carers for a wide range of medical conditions to meet varying complex needs.

2. To support the Discharge to Assess Therapy Team in making recommendations to other Health Professionals regarding therapy needs of patients.

3. To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals to negotiate, review and adapt care plans and in all aspects of patient care ensuring the holistic care of patients.

4. To demonstrate skills of active listening and respond to verbal and non-verbal cues of your patients or their carers, recognising and dealing with their concerns.

5. To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding, or when patients/their carers may be finding difficulty dealing with their diagnosis and where skills such as motivational
interviewing and counselling are required.

6. To accurately record all assessments and interventions on Therapy records, and in relevant nursing and medical records in line with Trust Policy, ensuring that the data is inputted onto the Trusts data collection/Information systems.

7. To lead and contribute to the production and evaluation of resources produced by the department e.g. information and training packs, advice leaflets etc.

8. Liaise with Therapists across the region and refer to other health professionals to ensure appropriate care pathways for those patients seeking information outside your area of skills and knowledge.

9. Liaise with colleagues at other Hospitals to ensure a seamless transfer of care between hospitals.

10. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in M.D.T. meetings and case conferences.

Please be aware the vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registration
Leadership qualification of equivalent experience
Clinical Educator Qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in acute specialities
Demonstrate a commitment to continual professional development

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of leading audit
Experience of Moving with Dignity (Single Handed Care)

Skills and Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to initiate evidence based practice within clinical area and demonstrates experience in developing local care pathway
Excellent teaching and presentation skills

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Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed therefore you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience.

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce.

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Enw: Sharon Saunders
Teitl y swydd: Clinical Therapy Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 01704 70 4147
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais: We welcome you to get in touch to organise an informal visit, or for any further information on the role.

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Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist

Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist

Job reference: 004054

Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (plus an additional 5% uplift)

Location: Oxford Centre

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

Our work in Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) is central to the provision and improvement of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This work enables us to support approximately half of stem cell transplants carried out in England each year through a network of GMP grade laboratories. We also carry out translational research and development activities with academic and commercial partners to ensure we are at the forefront of improvements to transplantation and related fields. Our expertise in GMP, quality and regulatory matters ensures that we always maintain the highest standards in the first-class service we offer.

You will be working as part of a laboratory team, including clinical and biomedical scientists together with other health care professionals. You will be involved in the production of cell therapies and the role you perform will directly contribute to saving and improving patient’s lives.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills particularly related to the production of new cell therapies which are being developed for testing in clinical trials.

There are many opportunities for career advancement in this exciting and fast developing area of clinical care. We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will lead in the development and maintenance of scientific and technical expertise within a modern well equipped cell therapy laboratory. You will also be involved in providing training and guidance to healthcare scientists in your area of expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Analysing, interpreting, validating, and reporting the results of routine and complex / specialist investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of a registered Biomedical Scientist

· Analysing and performing complex/specialist testing and processing of cells and/or tissues for cryopreservation and therapeutic clinical use using complex/specialist scientific equipment such as flow cytometers and cell selection/depletion protocols and maintain equipment to the required standards.

· Receiving and communicating highly complex and specialist advice to/from internal and external clinicians, nurses and scientific staff on for example test results.

· Ensuring cells and/or tissue products meet all specifications necessary for patient safety and therapeutic use according to internal and external quality requirements and operating within the boundaries of good manufacturing and laboratory practice.

· Supervising and coordinating other staff, working late some weekday evenings and/or weekends as required.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

· In depth knowledge of transfusion/transplantation science.

· High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.

· Knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, HTA and MHRA regulations, JACIE guidelines and other relevant or statutory guidelines.

· Supervisory experience, including training and mentoring of colleagues.

· Experience of working in a stem cell, tissue services, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I), Haematology, diagnostic or testing service environment.

· Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and high level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.

· Demonstrable experience in research and development projects.

Qualifications and Training

· MSc in transfusion/transplantation or relevant science. OR IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma. OR PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field. OR Alternative training and equivalent experience.

· Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Scientist, which must be maintained.

· Member of a professional body e.g., British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).

· Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Please view the recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 May 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held around the end of May – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Dr Gurman Kaur, Head of Cell Therapies (Oxford) at [email protected]

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Team Lead - Discharge to Assess Therapy Team

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

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Qualifications

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Knowledge and Experience

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Skills and Abilities

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