Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Numeracy and Literacy including GCSE standard

Desirable

• IDSc (Institute of Decontamination Sciences) Technical Certificate or
• NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) Level 3 Qualification in Decontamination or
• Equivalent Qualification and/or Experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic Computer Skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Decontamination Services, processes and procedures.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity
• Ability to follow procedures
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Reliability / flexibility.
• Conscientious and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Appreciation of Customer Care.
• Friendly, approachable, tactful

Experience

Essential

• Experience on working to deadlines
• Production environment experience

Desirable

• Previous Decontamination Services experience.
• Previous experience with operating machinery, in a production environment.
• Previous quality control / system experience.

Other Role Requirement

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered dental nurse qualification - National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent
• General Dental Council Registration - DCP register
• Evidence of continual professional development relevant to post
• Competency in literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Post dental nursing certification
• Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
• Certificate in Dental Radiology
• Certificate in Special Care Dentistry
• Certificate in Oral Health Education
• Extended duties in dental nursing

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake routine dental nursing tasks and procedures, with under pinning knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Department of Health guidelines HTM01-05
• Understanding of; GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), mental capacity act, consent to treatment & record keeping.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work within templated appointment times
• Computer literacy
• Experience of inputting to dental software applications - e.g. charting

Experience

Essential

• Assisting in the delivery of dental treatment to adult and paediatric patients with complex care needs
• Assisting and supporting paediatric patients undergoing routine dental treatment e.g. exodontia
• Previous experience of working in NHS dentistry
• Demonstrates own activities/provides clinical supervision to less experienced staff
• Accountable for own professional actions: not directly supervised.

Desirable

• Supported in an acute setting/facility - e.g. theatre
• Delivery of oral health messages in line with current Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit
• Clinically assisting in the delivery of dental treatment during inhalation sedation and monitoring of the patient

Specific Job Requirment

Essential

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Adapt to change in clinical situations and respond accordingly
• To cover clinics in other areas as required to ensure business continuity

Desirable

• Have an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job responsibilities

1. About East Cheshire Hospice

East Cheshire Hospice is an independent charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care across East Cheshire and the surrounding area. Services include a 15-bed Inpatient Unit, the Sunflower Living Well Centre, Hospice at Home, bereavement support and PACE (Palliative Advice Centre East), which provides specialist palliative care advice, coordination and support across 7 days. We work with NHS, primary care, community, care home and other partners, supported by shared electronic clinical records. The combination of specialist inpatient care, responsive community-facing support, multidisciplinary working, with a strong commitment to education gives the post holder the opportunity to influence care both within the hospice and across the wider local health and care system.

2. Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, compassionate and person-centred specialist palliative care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The Specialty Doctor will work within the Inpatient Unit and contribute, where required, to outpatient, wellbeing and community-facing services, including PACE and other initiatives. The role includes medical first on-call duties, education, clinical governance, quality improvement, clinical leadership and service development. The post offers an opportunity for an experienced doctor to develop their practice in palliative medicine within a supportive learning environment, while contributing to the continued development of specialist palliative care across East Cheshire.

Key Working Relationships

Medical Director, hospice medical team, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and nursing colleagues.

Therapy, psychosocial, spiritual care, pharmacy and other multidisciplinary colleagues.

GP Specialty Trainees, resident doctors and other learners.

Consultants and the Specialist Palliative Care Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

General practitioners, community services, care homes, hospital teams and wider system partners.

3. Principle duties and responsibilities:

This list is not exhaustive

3.1 Clinical care

Assess, diagnose, treat and review patients with advanced progressive illness and complex palliative care needs.

Provide day-to-day medical care, including admissions, ward rounds, handovers, multidisciplinary reviews and care planning.

Assess and manage pain and other physical, psychological and holistic needs within competence.

Lead sensitive discussions about prognosis, uncertainty, goals of care, treatment escalation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and preferred place of care or death.

Prescribe, review and deprescribe medicines safely, undertake relevant clinical procedures within competence and arrange investigations or referral when required.

Maintain clear, timely clinical records and complete death certification and associated documentation in accordance with legal and local requirements.

Recognise personal limits and seek senior or specialist advice appropriately.

3.2 Collaborative and community-facing care

Work with hospice and external colleagues to provide coordinated, holistic care and safe transfer between services.

Participate in relevant hospice and wider specialist palliative care multidisciplinary meetings.

Provide and review medical advice and support to hospice colleagues and, within competence, to healthcare professionals in primary care, community, care home and hospital settings.

Contribute to PACE and other community-facing services, supporting timely decisions, coordination, escalation and referral.

Support the development of responsive, integrated specialist palliative care across East Cheshire.

3.3 On-call responsibilities

Participate in the non-resident medical first on-call rota, with a share of weekday nights, weekends and bank holidays. Duties include telephone advice, clinical decision-making and attendance at the hospice when clinically required. The post holder will work within agreed escalation arrangements and access senior support where appropriate.

3.4 Education, professional development, governance and quality improvement

Teach and support GP Specialty trainees, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and other healthcare professionals, undertaking formal supervision only when appropriately trained.

Participate in appraisal, revalidation, continuing professional development and mandatory training.

Maintain appropriate medical indemnity relevant to the role.

Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, service evaluation, policy development, incident learning and research where appropriate.

Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, openness and organisational learning.

Work in accordance with safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, information governance and other relevant legal, ethical and professional requirements.

Support clinical leadership, service planning and improvement, and promote a respectful, inclusive and supportive team culture.

General Responsibilities

Work in accordance with Good Medical Practice, as set out by the GMC, and all relevant Hospice policies and procedures.

Maintain confidentiality and promote equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect.

Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety and medicines-management requirements.

Demonstrate commitment to the hospices values and charitable purpose and undertake other appropriate duties agreed with the Medical Director.

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities of the role. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and reasonably in response to changing service needs. The job description may be reviewed with the post holder to reflect service development, contractual requirements or organisational change.

Experience

Essential

• At least four years of postgraduate medical experience, including at least two years in a relevant specialty
• Experience of caring for people with advanced, progressive or life-limiting illness.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Ability to undertake independent clinical assessment and management, while seeking advice appropriately.
• Experience of safe prescribing and clinical record keeping.

Desirable

• Experience within a specialist palliative care or hospice service.
• Experience of outpatient or community-facing clinical work.
• Experience of non-resident on-call work.

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Member of a recognised Medical Defence Society

Desirable

• Diploma, MSc or other relevant qualification in palliative medicine or relevant specialty

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of holistic palliative and end of life care.
• Knowledge of pain and symptom assessment and management.
• Understanding of psychosocial, spiritual and family needs.
• Understanding of Advance Care Planning, capacity, consent and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and manage uncertainty.
• Competence in relevant clinical procedures or willingness to develop these skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health and care services.
• Awareness of network and national guidelines relevant to Palliative Care
• Experience using EMIS or comparable electronic patient record systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).