Total 102 job vacancies by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The post holder will be a key member of the Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Research team. They will assist in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical trial activities to support delivery of current and future studies in the research team to time and target. They will provide specialist research and clinical care for participants and patients enrolling in a variety of research studies and project.

This post is open to highly motivated health care professionals with research experience in the clinical environment.

The post-holder will be required to work flexibly over a five day week.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on urgent and high priority studies in a wide variety of clinical environments and alongside clinical experts in order to deliver the highest quality experience for patients in research trials within the Trust.

You will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The post holder will be responsible for the running of complex clinical trials both commercial and non-commercial, as well as other types of clinical research in the Trust. You will need knowledge of clinical research studies in the clinical setting and exposure to research conducted in the NHS (on wards / theatres / outpatients etc.). Experience of liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with other health professionals across all clinical disciplines at all levels is essential.

The role may involve completing and submitting documents to obtain local approval; collecting, recording and maintaining data for patients on the NIHR portfolio and other studies, providing guidance to other clinical, administrative and research staff, ensuring & organising research tests and investigations, preparing and shipping samples, and ensuring recruitment into clinical trials meets all targets. The role involves acquiring an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, research methodology and the requirements of local, national and international research regulations.

The post holder will be working independently and with a wider team, work across both sites (QMC & NCH). Full support and training will be provided by to the post holder.

We are changing the lives of millions of people through outstanding clinical research developed by world-leading clinicians, academics and scientists in Nottingham.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties.

Clinical research is central to the care we provide for every patient. We deliver over 400 clinical trials across all specialties working as part of the healthcare team, supported by experts in every part of the research process.

Our NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is translating research discoveries into new treatments for common diseases including asthma and arthritis. Central to our research is Nottingham’s expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Supporting all of our research is the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility; providing infrastructure, skills and knowledge essential to the delivery of high quality experimental medicine research for adults and children.

Through our dedicated Research Futures multi-professional school, we support the development of knowledge, skills and careers for all clinical and non-clinical roles in research. Our vision is to drive the next generation of scientific discovery and enable every member of our research workforce to realise their full potential.

Clinical
Assist research nurses/ACP’s/Clinicians in delivery of patient care to research participants.
Support and co-ordinate obtaining and processing of blood and tissue samples in the clinical
setting as well as optimising recruitment via clinics and MDT’s.
Work alongside research nurses ensuring samples are collected and recorded per protocol.
Review and record treatments, adverse events and response to treatment to relevant study
documentation including source data and case report forms including electronic data entry.
. Plan, prepare and participate in monitoring visits and respond to trial data queries.
Communication
To function as a member of the Research and Innovation Clinical Trials Team to provide
dedicated clinical trials support to research teams across NUH. Working within a multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate a caseload of patients participating in local, national and
international clinical trials in various treatment types.
. Disseminate information to consultants regarding new trials on the National Institute of
Health Research trial portfolio as well as non-adopted clinical trials, to enable optimal patient
recruitment.
Ensure ethics and R&D approval and indemnities are in place before recruitment of first
patients to a newly set up trial. Facilitate the set-up of trials on site i.e. SSI submission via
IRAS account, liaise with trial centre and other relevant staff to organise trial set-up visits.
Liaise with clinical teams to organise and ensure that trial specific investigations are
undertaken as and when required, obtain the results, ensure eligibility and randomise the
patient.
Liaise with medical staff to record organise and ensure the timely administration of treatment
and any necessary follow up investigations and visits.
Liaise with histopathology ensuring tissue samples are stored via Tissue Bank guidelines,
organising storage and catalogue of samples kept.
To ensure effective communication with support departments to request and obtain specific
trial related information. E.g. Radiology copy scans, histological status and tissue samples.
Organise the collection, storage and shipment of protocol specific samples. Explain,
dispense and collect patient quality of life questionnaires and diaries. Liaise with designated
Pharmacist to co-ordinate the availability and dispensing of trial drugs if required.
. Provide information to allow for invoices to be raised for payments where appropriate.
Contribute to and supply verbal and written information on the teams portfolio of trials and
the number of patients recruited to the R&I team, hospital/university staff, local/Network
meetings, regulatory bodies etc., as required.
Managerial
Maintain patient’s records and accurately document data collected in case report forms and
medical notes, ensuring correct storage and maintaining confidentiality.
Actively and independently participate in trial set up including gaining relevant permissions
and submitting SSI forms.
To record trial activity on data systems and plan yearly Audits on recruitment as required by
the clinicians.
. Forward trial data in a timely manner to the trial co-ordinating centre and liaise with their
personnel as necessary.
Attend local and national meetings and feedback to members of the team.
. Professional
. Work alongside medical and nursing staff to assist in the informed consent process by giving
information to patients concerning trials and allowing them to reach a fully informed decision
about participation.
To have specific and specialist knowledge of the patient pathway with regard to individual
patients diagnosis and the treatment options that are available to them.
In discussion with the team leader, report adverse and serious adverse events to the
relevant trial centre and site personnel, within the agreed timelines to ensure trial procedures
and patient safety parameters are met.
Act as a contact point for the patient and their relatives. Maintaining contact with and
providing ongoing information and support to the patient in a sensitive and professional
manner. Refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal patient care.
. Participate in Continued professional development and undertake additional training as
required per Knowledge Skills Framework and research staff competence framework.
Speciality Specific
Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site.
Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics and Multi Disciplinary
Team meetings.
Ensure trial protocols are adhered to and that all personnel involved in trials are aware of any
changes or protocol amendments. Liaise with trial centres and relevant departments in order
to promote a good working environment and ensure the smooth running of clinical trials for
patients.
Work at all times according to regulations described in NUH Policies, procedures and
Standard Operating Procedures, Good Clinical Research Practice and European Directive
and R&I Standard Operation Procedures.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies,
procedures and practices of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which the
Hospital will amend from time to time. Copies are available on each Ward and Department. It
is the individual’s responsibility to keep up-to-date with these and other policy documents


This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024

We currently have a post for a Full-time Waiting List Administrator working in our expanding Endoscopy service which covers City Campus, Treatment Centre and QMC Campus.

Working full-time 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am – 20.00pm on a flexible fair share rota basis.

Endoscopy is a busy and fast paced department and while working as part of the whole team you will need to have the capability to prioritise your own workload, be confident, flexible and adaptable to varying situations in this busy environment

You will also be responsible for booking patients onto the correct waiting list within the appropriate time frame and other administrative duties which include covering our busy front facing reception area.



You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills with a sound administrative background.

You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure. The ability to manage your time and prioritise your workload whilst remaining patient focused is essential as well as an excellent telephone manner.

You will be responsible for welcoming patients to the Endoscopy Unit covering reception duties, listing patients onto the appropriate waiting list and then contacting patients to book them an appointment within the correct timescale alongside other administrative duties. Knowledge of cancer pathway targets would be an advantage.

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.


This advert closes on Sunday 5 May 2024

Have you got the energy and passion to help us shape the future of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Programme Manager to join our dynamic corporate team. We are looking for a flexible, dynamic team player who will employ highly effective communication (written and oral), negotiation and influencing skills to build networks and relationships.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The Strategic Programme Manager will provide high level programme management to the Trusts Investment Programme, leading the development of the capital and revenue plans required to deliver the Trust’s Annual Plan and long term Strategy. The post holder will play a key role within the Trust’s Strategy team offering programme management support across the annual planning process and for a number of high priority strategic projects, ensuring that best practice, standards, tools and techniques are in place. The post holder will provide expert advice on the development of Trust business cases for both internal and external approval, ensuring up to date knowledge around the NHSE and Treasury approvals process. The post holder will have excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to draw strategic insights and clinical judgements to inform the development of our plans.

This is a key position in which the post holder, under direction from the Head of Strategic Planning and Deputy Director of Strategy will be required to work collaboratively across the Trust with Clinical Leads, Heads of Service and other relevant staff in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Trust Investment Programme and Strategy implementation.

This post provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a key strategic team at a time of significant organisational progression.

The post is advertised as full time. In addition applications from candidates wishing to work part-time hours would also be considered

The post holder will be based at City Campus, although home based working will be accommodated for part of the week, as we continue to implement a hybrid working model with our Strategy and Transformation Directorate.

The Strategic Programme Manager will provide high level programme management to the Trusts Investment Programme, leading the development of the capital and revenue plans required to deliver the Trust’s Annual Plan and long term Strategy. The post holder will play a key role within the Trust’s Strategy team offering programme management support across the annual planning process and for a number of high priority strategic projects, ensuring that best practice, standards, tools and techniques are in place. The post holder will provide expert advice on the development of Trust business cases for both internal and external approval, ensuring up to date knowledge around the NHSE and Treasury approvals process. The post holder will have excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to draw strategic insights and clinical judgements to inform the development of our plans.


This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024

The band 6 OPAT Specialist nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilise their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence/research based care to the OPAT patient.

This care will take place in the infusion centre, our clinics and in the community setting.

There is an element of lone working.

The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services.

They will be required to work flexibly as a member of the OPAT team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved .In addition to the obligatory clinical skills, the practitioner may be required to develop a range of additional skills or techniques that fall outside the usual scope of nursing practice, including line placement.




You will be an effective leader and role model, providing regular direct clinical care, in addition to ensuring effective use of non-clinical time to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance, facilitating the modernisation of patient services.

Ensure high quality, evidence – based care is offered to all patients. In collaboration with the Matron and Ward Manger, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, developing clear action plans to address any areas for improvement and ensure agreed actions are undertaken.

This role will cover days, weekends as an OPAT deputy, you will be responsible for administering intravenous antibiotics in the community and at home, administering OPAT treatment in the OPAT infusion Centre too which will require you in Managing your own workload Lone working out in the community.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
.This vacancy would suit an experienced Nurse who is looking for a change and would like the opportunity to work between hospital and community.
We are an experienced team of nurses who look after and nurture each other.
We are all driven to make the patient experience the best it can be in often difficult circumstances.
We have a strong sense of team, We believe in developing our service and all the nursing team are involved in active changes within the team including shift pattern changes and ways of working to develop a better service for the patients and staff.
We have a new shared governance council which is helping to embed our value of the team leading the service.

The band 6 OPAT treatment nurse /OPAT specialist Health and safety nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilize their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence/research based care to the OPAT patient. This care will take place in the infusion Centre, our clinics and in the community setting. There is an element of lone working.
The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services.
The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses.
They will be required to work flexibly as a member of the OPAT team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved .In addition to the obligatory clinical skills, the practitioner may be required to develop a range of additional skills or techniques that fall outside the usual scope of nursing practice, including line placement.
The post holder will be based within NUH and in the community. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The post holder will be based within NUH and in the community. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses.




This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024

An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Research Data Clerk to work in hearing research has arisen. This is a temporary role to the 30th November 2024 but may be extended subject to funding.

You will be a valued member of the busy NIHR Biomedical Research Centre hearing theme working closely with the research delivery team and external stakeholders to contribute to and oversee data collation and data management.

This is a great opportunity for an individual to join an exciting and innovative research department. The post holder must have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to organise their own and workload within research time frames.

The function of a senior data clerk is to oversee and interpret complex commercial and non-commercial data management, and enter accurate data onto remote data entry systems into pre-formatted report forms and databases.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Communication

To have high levels of verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders in order to respond to complex queries and meet contractual obligations.

To appropriately signpost trial patients contacting the department to relevant healthcare professionals.

Communicate effectively with the members of the clinical research team, patients and relatives, outside agencies and the wider Multi-Professional Team as appropriate.

Act professionally to ensure that confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients and trials is maintained at all times.

Clinical Trials Administration

To be a point of contact with Sponsors for data related activity including management of onsite and virtual monitoring visits and review of site file maintenance. Have a responsibility for a wide range of cross specialty trials which vary to each specific protocol.

The post holder will receive and check documentation, access hospital patient information systems, confirm source data and resolve queries in a timely manner. To liaise with the trial caseholder to ensure data integrity prior to submission and data lock.

To liaise with and manage organising visits from external trial monitors, including obtaining patient records, scan results etc. in liaison with the research team.

To respond to data queries in a timely manner and escalate to trial case holders and principal investigators when necessary.

To review trial data information requirements prior to trial start up and attend other appropriate trial related meetings. Ensure that site files are accurately compiled and complete prior to greenlight initiation.

To assist research team members in the appropriate management and coordination of identified clinical trials.

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of clinical research, including maintenance of delegation logs and spreadsheets as appropriate.

To have a good knowledge of all clinical trials taking place in the research team, both those to which patients are currently being recruited (open) and those, which are no longer recruiting patients (closed and in follow up).

Adhere to codes of practice covering confidentiality, data protection and ICH-GCP.

Data Collection

To review patient data from medical and nursing records and perform accurate completion of complex electronic case reports forms working to ICH GCP and research governance guidelines.

To be responsible for additional clinical trial data from other departments and external organisations.

To liaise with the research team, medical staff and the wider MDT to obtain timely source data. according to trial protocols.

To use electronic databases to search for, access and retrieve published scientific literature and publicly accessible datasets.

General Office Administration

To undertake general office work and any other appropriate duties assigned by the research team leader

To undertake any other duties deemed appropriate for the role.

Participate and organise departmental research meetings as appropriate.

Take an active role in self-development, objectively reviewing own performance, identifying own needs and taking steps to meet those needs. Keep abreast of potential developments.

Have high levels of competence in the use of electronic hospital systems.

Manage the filing of data related activity - ensuring documents are correctly filed in patient records and in investigator site files


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are seeking to appoint an experienced engineer as a Band 6 Senior Radiotherapy Physics Practitioner (Linac Engineering) within the radiotherapy physics department at Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering (or similar) and some experience in linac engineering in a clinical setting. However, this post may also suit a candidate who is experienced as a field service engineer or who has an aptitude for fault-finding on highly complex equipment. The work involves both preventative and corrective work on complex accelerators including analogue and digital control, High voltage and high current devices, high energy radiofrequency equipment, networking and mechanical work.

The Radiotherapy Engineering Section provides linac engineering services on behalf of Radiotherapy Physics in the Medical Physics and Clinical engineering Department. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focused support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This takes the form of pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment with the aim of maintaining patient treatment targets. The clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer hardware/software and networking, gas, high vacuum, laser, high voltage, water-cooling and safety systems.
The post holder is required to exercise a high level of flexibility, initiative, and tenacity. Working at all times to extremely high standards, maintaining safety and being accountable.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with treatment radiographers, clinical scientist and medical staff to discuss concerns regarding machine behavior, identify faults, repair equipment, liaise with and work alongside equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary or appropriate.

Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion Exceed wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities. Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation and Monaco. We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Technical
Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department.

Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters.

Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure.

Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly.

Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected.

Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime.

Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings.

Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients.

Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas.

Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator.

Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers’ directives and instructions.

Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment.

Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out.

In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters.

Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required.

Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs.

Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment.



Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels.

Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed.

Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder’s care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages.

Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate.

Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment.

Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used.

Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards.

Managerial
Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown.

Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures.

Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy.

Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records.

Teaching, Training and Research
Regularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment.

Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility.

Supervise Trainees on placement.

Give presentations at seminars and training courses.

Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research.

Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment.

Professional

Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines.

Miscellaneous

Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024

The band 6 OPAT Specialist nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilise their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence/research based care to the OPAT patient.

This care will take place in the infusion centre, our clinics and in the community setting.

There is an element of lone working.

The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services.

They will be required to work flexibly as a member of the OPAT team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved .In addition to the obligatory clinical skills, the practitioner may be required to develop a range of additional skills or techniques that fall outside the usual scope of nursing practice, including line placement.




As a OPAT Treatment nurse /OPAT health and safety nurse you will be responsible for
Administering intravenous antibiotics in the community and at home
Administering OPAT treatment in the OPAT infusion Centre
Managing your own workload
You should be interested in holistic care with a keen interest in infection. You should be affective communicator and want to deliver high standards of care.
Lone working out in the community is a large part of this role so autonomous decision making will be key component . out in the community.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
.This vacancy would suit an experienced Nurse who is looking for a change and would like the opportunity to work between hospital and community.
We are an experienced team of nurses who look after and nurture each other.
We are all driven to make the patient experience the best it can be in often difficult circumstances.
We have a strong sense of team, We believe in developing our service and all the nursing team are involved in active changes within the team including shift pattern changes and ways of working to develop a better service for the patients and staff.
We have a new shared governance council which is helping to embed our value of the team leading the service.

The band 6 OPAT treatment nurse /OPAT specialist Health and safety nurse will care for many patients on the OPAT program, many of whom have differing healthcare needs. They will utilize their clinical expertise and specialist knowledge to deliver high quality evidence/research based care to the OPAT patient. This care will take place in the infusion Centre, our clinics and in the community setting. There is an element of lone working.
The post holder will be expected to use their experience to support the implementation of clinical governance to improve patient services.
The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses.
They will be required to work flexibly as a member of the OPAT team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved .In addition to the obligatory clinical skills, the practitioner may be required to develop a range of additional skills or techniques that fall outside the usual scope of nursing practice, including line placement.
The post holder will be based within NUH and in the community. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The post holder will be based within NUH and in the community. The post holder must be able to drive and have access to a car which can be used and is insured for work purposes.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The post holder will need to take charge of the clinical case load/centre in the absence of the OPAT manager/Specialist Nurses.




This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as a specialist pharmacist in pharmacy production and adult oncology.

The role will be split 50/50 between pharmacy production and clinical pharmacy and provides and exciting opportunity to interface between these two critical areas in the delivery of SACT to adult patients. You will be joining an existing team of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and pharmacist practitioners providing direct care to oncology patients.

You will be an integral part of the Pharmacy and Oncology service, working alongside pharmacy, medical and nursing teams to review patients on anticancer therapies.

Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

Provide specialist technical support to the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) at the City Hospital Campus

With support from the pharmacy production and quality assurance teams ensure the cytotoxic chemotherapy production unit meets all regulatory requirements for the aseptic manufacture and preparation of adult cancer chemotherapy treatments.

Assist the pharmacy production team in the operational delivery of the pharmacy production service at the city hospital campus.

Provide a specialist level patient-facing clinical service to oncology patients

Review adult oncology patients/treatments for both inpatients and outpatients.

Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions

Improve standards of care for patients

Promote safe and evidenced-based practice

To be a Trust-wide source of information on matters relating to pharmacy production, chemotherapy and the wider speciality; including providing support to advanced practitioners and non-medical prescribers of chemotherapy

The post holder will be based at City campus of NUH and may be required to work cross site to carry out this role effectively.

This post offers you the opportunity to work as part of an established and friendly team in one of the UK's largest and busiest acute NHS teaching hospital Trusts.

NUH is a Cancer Centre providing a regional service to a population of over 3 million. We are a specialist tertiary service for lymphoma, myeloma, germ-cell cancers and sarcomas, as well treating patients with all other malignancies. We have a nationally recognised bone marrow transplant unit for adults with haematological malignancy, a dedicated teenage and young adult unit and are imminently starting a CAR-T service. We actively participate in cancer clinical trials.

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the role.

To assist in the overall management and development of Pharmacy Production and Clinical Services.

To lead in the provision, management and development of safe chemotherapy production services to patients within NUH and in the wider healthcare environment.
• To partake in specialised clinical pharmacy duties at NUH ensuring core clinical pharmacy activities are undertaken
• Leadership, management and Divisional/Service support roles
• To line manage and support more junior pharmacists in the listed directorates
• To take full part in the 7 day shifted rota and bank holidays duties

The post holder will be based at the City Hospital Campus but a certain amount of cross campus working will be required to enable the effectiveness of this role as appropriate


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

This post is ideal for a doctor with MRCP, with a special interest in Health Care of Later Life who is either between core medical and higher training and wants a break, or at FY3 stage having satisfactorily completed their F2 training in the UK.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


• To deliver ward based teaching and support to the AP1 HCOLL students
• Contribute to the AP1 HCOLL Case Based and Clinical Reasoning Teaching Session.
• To contribute to the ward base assessments of DOPS and mini-CEX for the AP1 HCOLL students
• To support the running of AP1 HCOLL simulated or patient workshops.
• To teach clinical skills within the AP1 HCOLL course.
• To support teaching in other areas of the curriculum as required. This will include Year 1 and Year 2 Early Clinical Hospital Visits and patient workshops.
• Contribute to Induction of AP1 HCOLL students to the wards and also to the Foundation for Practice Induction.
• To provide teaching on the Early Clinical Experience Course (14 x Year 1/2 hospital visits).
• Contribute to AP2 Medicine teaching as required.


• Contribute to the formal examination of these students including OSCE examinations and exam question writing. Take part in one-to-one tutoring of students re-sitting their exams and provide one-two-one teaching support for struggling students.
• Contribute in a strategic sense to the evolution of teaching for all the above groups.
• Support teaching across the clinical course as required.
• Working with the Undergraduate Manager and other Teaching Fellows to develop innovative teaching methods across the clinical course.
• Undertake appropriate projects to support your own learning and improve the experience of the Department.
Our values are: Caring and helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patientsKEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


• To deliver ward based teaching and support to the AP1 HCOLL students
• Contribute to the AP1 HCOLL Case Based and Clinical Reasoning Teaching Session.
• To contribute to the ward base assessments of DOPS and mini-CEX for the AP1 HCOLL students
• To support the running of AP1 HCOLL simulated or patient workshops.
• To teach clinical skills within the AP1 HCOLL course.
• To support tecahing in other areas of the curriculum as required. This will include Year 1 and Year 2 Early Clinical Hospital Visits and patient workshops.
• Contribute to Induction of AP1 HCOLL students to the wards and also to the Foundation for Practice Induction.
• To provide teaching on the Early Clinical Experience Course (14 x Year 1/2 hospital visits).
• Contribute to AP2 Medicine teaching as required.


• Contribute to the formal examination of these students including OSCE examinations and exam question writing. Take part in one-to-one tutoring of students re-sitting their exams and provide one-two-one teaching support for struggling students.
• Contribute in a strategic sense to the evolution of teaching for all the above groups.
• Support teaching across the clinical course as required.
• Working with the Undergraduate Manager and other Teaching Fellows to develop innovative teaching methods across the clinical course.
• Undertake appropriate projects to support your own learning and improve the experience of the Department.



These tasks will involve administration and coordination, as well as hands-on delivery of teaching.




This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Engineering Technologist to join a large team in a busy medical equipment servicing unit.

This post is ideal for an experienced Technologist looking to progress their career in a challenging and busy environment. Alternatively we are looking for a Technologist seeking to improve their experience and capabilities.

This post will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

We are looking to appoint into this post from the 1st September 2024.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this vacancy.

Main duties will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the country. It includes Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, a facility in Nottingham City Centre where hearing services are based. The Trust provides acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities and has about 1,800 beds and 100 wards.

The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department is a large service that includes both clinical and support sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team environment.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge.

Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who don’t meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services.

The role involves cleaning in Clinical and non-clinical areas providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to all areas in all wards and departments, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.





In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Cleaning experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include deep cleaning tasks such as hard floors, fixtures and fittings including sanitary areas of toilets, bath/shower areas. Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from all areas to designated collection points.

With over 20 ,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.

Our Team is tight knit and work well together.

A subsidised staff restaurant is available on site.

Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. There are also a number of staff discounts via NHS Discounts website.

Cleaning Service Duties

Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.

Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate.

Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.

Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached.

Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock.

Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills.

Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.

High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.

Spot clean internal glass as necessary.

Cleansing of wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC’s and fittings. Replenish supplies.

Cleansing of beds, bedside lockers.

Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.

Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points.

Use of polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors.

Use of extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning.

Routine curtain changes (bed/window/screen curtains).

Making up of on-call and relatives overnight stay beds.

Use of ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment.

Undertaking any other relevant duties which are delegated from time to time.

Safe handling of cleaning agents and dilution ratios. Hazardous chemicals to be kept securely in storage areas when not in use.

All cleaning equipment must be decontaminated daily and maintained in a safe usable condition - faults must be reported to a Facilities Team Leader immediately.

Attend training courses including on the job training and training in the use of specific machinery as required.

Cleansing cupboards are to be decontaminated and kept tidy at all times.

Cleansing of infected room/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy.

Close liaison with the cleaning services and team leader and ward manager in identifying additional cleans, such as isolation rooms and bed space terminal.

To act as a buddy to new starters (after training).

To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.

Demonstrates cleaning procedures to new starters.

Completes timesheets or similar work records.

Ensure concentration while using cleaning equipment.

To undertake isolation cleansing when required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures.

To work in accordance with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training.

Descale baths, toilets, showerheads, tiles using specialist chemicals.

Carry out specialist cleaning when required / with relevant training in:

Theatres, Pharmacy, Laboratories, Labour Suite, Bioquell Training (Decontamination).


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

The role involves completion of key strategic projects such as Service Line Refinement, costing of Service Level Agreements, development of business proposals, assisting in production of the Divisional Long Term Financial model and working on helping the trust in delivering quality improvement & waste reduction schemes.

Please note that this role is being offered as a band 6/7 depending on experience.

Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.


In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

The post holder will support the Divisional Finance Manager on a number of key month end tasks, budget monitoring and forecasting, ensure that the reported position is accurate and processes are robust. There will also have involvement in the development of Business Cases, Efficiency schemes and working with the divisions to drive improvements in financial performance.

The role is offered on a hybrid basis with a requirement of being in office for 2 days per week

The post holders should have gained an accountancy qualification or demonstrate progress of achieving qualification, with proven ability to analyse large volumes of data and transform it into meaningful reports.

The post holder will be an effective communicator with the ability to work independently when required, often to tight deadlines. They will also have strong analytical skills with computer literacy, particularly of Microsoft Applications.

Applications from candidates who do not possess full membership of a recognised accounting qualification but are working towards one would be welcomed and reviewed under Annex 21.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

This is an exciting opportunity within Outpatient Services, Ambulatory Care Division based at the NHS Treatment Centre. The Outpatient Administrators' core working days are Monday to Friday. The hours will be over 5 days, with shift patterns between 8am-6pm.

You will have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing a first class service. You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.

You will use your own initiative and respond to queries within and outside of the Organisation with a professional manner to patients, relatives and staff. You will present a professional and polite attitude at all times.

You must be educated to GCSE standard, possess excellent communication skills and be competent in the use of computer systems including Microsoft packages and Medway PAS.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Working as part of the Outpatient team the role will involve providing high quality admin and clerical support. The post holder will need to use their initiative and skills to develop processes and ensure the effective provision of a quality service.

The role/duties of the post are outlined above. In undertaking this role, the employee will be expected to behave at all times in a manner that is consistent with and actively supports the Trust values which are detailed below.

You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidates will play a crucial role in delivering a high quality Outpatient Appointment Service and should demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Be responsible for arranging partial booking follow up appointments.

Using Medway PAS or any other relevant electronic booking systems, arrange appointments for new and follow up clinics as instructed by the Directorate Management team Medical/Nursing staff.

Arrange transport as necessary.

Ensure referral to treatment patient data quality is accurate at all times.

Deal appropriately with enquiries, by telephone and in person, from staff and the general public, seeking advice or referring elsewhere if necessary.

Manage the demand and capacity within the standard operating practice, taking decisions to escalate to the Directorate Management team any capacity issues.

Managing the national Choose and Book system. Ensure all slots are set up within Choose and Book and polled according to directorate capacity plan.

Ensure all referrals are logged and booked in a timely manner, meeting the standards in the NUH Access Policy.

Respond to any temporary day to day demand and capacity updates required in Medway.

Print appointment/procedure confirmation letters as necessary and send to patients with the relevant information leaflets promptly.

Keep personally updated and be able to advise patients in relation to peripheral services available, i.e. transport, interpreting services etc.

Notify Outpatient Co-Ordinator or designated person of any patients who fail to attend their appointment who will take necessary action in line with department and/or Trust policies.

Receive and respond to enquiries from relatives/external agencies adhering to Trust confidentiality guidelines at all times.

Distributing and opening in-coming mail timely and dealing with appropriately.

Be able to competently use Medway PAS and other information technology systems and participate in training programmes to develop and update personal skills to meet the needs of the department.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

The Urology Service is excited to advertise for a senior Robotic and Laparoscopic Fellow on a 6 or 12 month fixed term basis set to start in August 2024.

The Nottingham Urology Service is delivered across Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital (NCH) campuses, based in the Department of Urology at NCH. Nottingham Urology Centre has three urology theatres as well as state-of-the-art outpatient facilities, including diagnostic suites, flexible cystoscopy and TRUS diagnostic suites and an on-site lithotripter.

This is an exciting subspecialist training opportunity suitable for trainees nearing the end of urology training, or post-CCT. The post will be initially for 12 months, although timescale may be tailored to the specific needs of the successful applicant. The uro-oncology service in Nottingham is delivered by 5 subspecialist urological surgeons including 4 robotic surgeons, currently performing approximately 200 robotic cases per year. The post will comprise 3 full days of operating with experienced robotic surgeons, and will follow a modular training programme towards a primary aim of developing certified competence for independent practice in robotic prostatectomy. There will also be opportunities for exposure to robotic partial nephrectomy, robotic pyeloplasty, robotic cystectomy, laparoscopy nephrectomy and laparoscopic nephroureterectomy.

Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for the main responsibilities for the role

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!



Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for the main responsibilities for the role


This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Financial Management Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The role will be providing support to the Corporate & Estates Divisions in the preparation and management of their financial accounts and would be suited to a friendly candidate who is keen to learn with a “can-do” attitude. The right candidate will be given support and opportunities necessary to kick-start a career in finance.

The post will mostly be based at the City Campus but the successful candidate will be expected to travel where necessary to other sites (Mainly the QMC Campus) to attend meetings. We are currently operating an Agile working arrangement combining on site attendance with working from home.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend a face to face interview on site at the City Campus.

In addition to the below summary, you will need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The Management Accountancy Assistant is an entry level role supporting the Assistant Divisional Finance Manager, most notably in:

Preparation and posting of corrections and adjustments, including Month End Journals.

Financial management accounts preparation.

Assistance in preparation of monthly/annual reporting.

To calculate and raise sundry debtor requests and investigate and resolve outstanding customer queries.

To liaise closely with the Corporate/Estates divisional team, where you will provide support with financial queries from budget holders and non-finance colleagues.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is, by any measure, a large, complex, person-centred organisation. With around 23,000 employees from a wide range of professional backgrounds, we are one of the region’s largest employers. Based on three sites with 90 wards and 1,700 beds we have an annual income of £1.7 billion. Our vision is “to be outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience”.

The NUH Finance, Information and Procurement directorate employs around 150 staff. The Financial Management department, provides on-going financial/business advice and support to the Trust’s Divisions. The department uses Service Line Reporting as the main financial reporting tool, alongside Patient Level Costing, and we are using these tools to help our customers to develop a more business-like approach to the management of their services.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for more information about the role and key job responsibilities.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024