Total 113 Full-time Purchasing Lead job vacancies in Health / Beauty / Fitness category in Malaysia

Key Accountabilities:

- Oversees drugs, consumables and medical equipment orders.

- Analyses customer needs and sources drugs / medical consumables and equipment to meet these needs.

- Analyzes and reviews pricing of products from different distributors.

- Negotiates and establishes contracts with vendors to optimize value.

- Any other job as assigned by Medical Director.

Requirements:

· Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences or its equivalent or GCE A/O/N level with a Certificate in Pharmacy Technician course conducted by Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore.

· At least 2 years of working experience in healthcare industry.

· Good Interpersonal skills and be a Good Team Player

· Working hours: 5.5 days per week, 44 hours per week

To provide leadership and management to a multidisciplinary Community Nursing team, providing a multidisciplinary holistic approach, ensuring provision of high quality, effective, well-co-ordinated and responsive care to the changing needs of patients and the local population. To demonstrate effective leadership by taking an active role with the professional development of the workforce, improve standards and promote good practice and clinical effectiveness, lead and manage change through a multi-skilled team approach, supporting the re-shaping of services in line with local / national policy. To work in an integrated way with partner agencies to ensure the highest quality delivery of care.To facilitate putting the patient at the centre of care, avoiding duplication of assessments and treatment, managing long term conditions in a proactive way to avoid crisis and unnecessary hospital admission. For further duties and responsibilities, please refer to JD and PS attached.

Main purpose of the role The Lead Nurse will form part of the senior management team within the service, working closely with the Service Manager and Lead Doctor to provide and develop high quality clinical service provision, with specific responsibility for Nursing Services. Reporting and working relationships The role will report directly to the Services manager, who will provide operational line management and supervision. All clinical supervision will be provided by the Regional Lead Nurse (RLN). The Lead Nurse will provide Clinical Supervision & operational line management to Nurses and HCAs within the Service. Reporting relationships may change Clinical Practice Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs related to their addiction. Ensure that the services clinical model is functioning, effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance. Implement/maintain an immunisation and vaccination scheme to help combat blood borne virus (BBV) and other infectious diseases and provide advice and information to other professionals on BBV and the care of individuals with drug and alcohol issues. To ensure all programmes, i.e., immunisation programmes, are adequately staffed so that contractual requirements are always met. Undertake regular CPD and create an environment that encourages your team to learn and develop. Communication Work in partnership with stakeholders and promote CGL clinical service to commissioners and health and wellbeing boards alongside the Services Manager. Disseminate information to your team from the senior operational and clinical management teams. Delivering a Quality Service To be involved in clinical audit of the service under the direction of the RLN. Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. To ensure that all clinical services are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance, CGL policies, procedures and best practice, and in line with CQC Essential Standards. Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote effective evidenced based practice. Leadership Work closely with HR to ensure the appropriate people and change management skills, knowledge and capabilities are in place within line management structures and teams. To manage the clinical aspects of implementations of new clinical developments within the service as required. Ensure that all legislative requirements are explained to employees in particular the legislation governing the clinical and social care/community field. Engage proactively with both participating and providing line management and clinical supervision and maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Effectively manage and develop all nursing staff and participate in the core training programme as and when required. Team Working Attend, organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings, to ensure appropriate representation of services. Spend time in other regions and localities in order to teach, develop and share specialist knowledge with other colleagues, projects and teams. Work alongside the Lead Doctor and or the Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to formulate, plan and implement individual treatment programmes to ensure safety and optimise outcomes for service users. This will include supporting nurses assisting detoxifications from substances across operational sites. An active support for your peers within the region/organisation. Risk Management To undertake regular performance reviews, identify areas of risk and take appropriate action. Managing Information Assist in the development and implementation of clinical standard operational policies so that services are effectively delivered, controlled, monitored and reported. Ensure that all data requirements in relation to service users are met within defined deadlines. The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of CGL. You will work with your RLN to personalise the standard roles and responsibilities template. Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required and to work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This role may involve evening, weekend and bank holiday working. CGLs commitment to you CGL works within the following framework and requires all employees to do the same. Equal Opportunities CGL are committed to creating an inclusive environment, which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish. CGL are committed to promoting and ensuring anti discriminatory practices through our organisational values, policies, and procedures, which we expect all staff to promote and adhere to. CGL expect all staff to challenge prejudice and discrimination, to support staff with this we offer robust supervision alongside training and development opportunities to continually improve equality, diversity, and inclusion practices. Vision CGL enables people to make the positive changes necessary to lead independent and purposeful lives and create safer, healthier communities. Career Development and Progression CGL is committed to providing its staff with opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide an internal training and development program and aim to keep all our people up to date with new legislation and trends in social care work, with specialist training provided as required. Where appropriate, staff undertake external training courses in line with their development needs. Safeguarding CGL are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account. You will strengthen our innovative and experienced teams and contribute to the high standards of Care that we provide to the people of Derbyshire. As an organisation we lead on a number of key research areas such as Mindfulness, Compassion, Dementia, Delirium, Self-Harm, Safeguarding and Childrens Mental Health Psychological Interventions. Derbyshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty boasting one of the UKs most accessible national parks. Derbyshire is a culturally diverse county and we hope to welcome you to our diverse and forward thinking organisation so that we can be Better Together. Details of our staff support packages are on our website. Some of which include: Schwartz Rounds PEER Support Employee assistance service Training and development opportunities such as psychodynamic therapy training, coaching and mentoring Support to meet your registration needs Access to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Research Centre and library facilities We look forward to hearing from you, and working alongside you if you share our Trust Values, come and join our Team.

In order to meet the needs of patients in this new prison Practice Plus Group has developed an exciting new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive in the prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team). As the lead pharmacist will provide leadership and support to the dedicated pharmacy team and the wider healthcare team around all aspects of safe use and handling of medicines within the secure environment. You will ensure that there is good partnership working between teams to ensure that safe and effective patient centred care is at the core of what we do and in line with our wellbeing approach. This includes demonstrating high degrees of professional judgement across the role which will encompass both a leadership and clinical aspect. You will continually develop your professional knowledge and skills and be expected to facilitate your own prescribing clinics within your sphere of competence. You will understand cost effective prescribing practices and ensure these are implemented across the team of prescribers and empower the pharmacy team to challenge inappropriate prescribing. Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly-pharmacy in line with expected professional standards, ensuring that a safe, modern, medicines management and medicines optimisation service are provided to patients. Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high quality GPhC registered prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs. Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention. Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team. To also promote non-judgemental patient centred care for all while contributing to the patients own understanding of their medication. Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed.

Overall purpose of the job:
To conceive, research, write and edit communications in a range of formats and to develop a relationship with the Pfizer client that helps to build a true strategic partnership.

As Medical Lead you must be passionate about Science and Healthcare communications, be an experienced medical and creative writer and take a leadership role in medical strategy within a fast-growing agency.
You will be a confident communicator and genuine team player with a sharp, strategic, scientific mind and a love of ideas.
You will enjoy managing and mentoring with a small team of medical writers to inspire, develop and deliver projects that are supported by strong strategic and conceptual thinking.
You will have an eye for detail and the confidence to take ownership of the brands you oversee.
You thrive on a challenge and delve into unchartered areas of knowledge with ease and calm.
Accuracy and deadlines are also key drivers for you. You will have the ability to research, strategically plan and write both technical and creative content for a range of marketing collateral across a broad spectrum of health-related brands and audiences.
You will be required to apply and share your knowledge and skills with CoLab clients and internal colleagues to help them solve problems and to help build client/agency trust and relationships.

Role & Responsibilities
Requirements & personal attributes:
• Life sciences degree (preferably a Masters, MD, PhD or BPharm)
• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior Medical Writer in an advertising agency, or in the pharmaceutical sector with the ability to translate complex medical and scientific concepts into articulate and concise content.
• Understanding of the medical and pharmaceutical sectors and codes/guidelines across Australia and New Zealand (Medicines Australia, TGA, Medical Technology Association of Australia etc)
• Proficient computer skills, particularly across Microsoft Office and Teams • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail • Ability to think strategically, creatively and innovatively.
• Solution-focused outlook for delivering great work that will wow Publicis CoLab clients.
• Proactive and committed to taking tasks through to completion with a strong sense of personal ownership.
• Flexible, able to work collaboratively or independently.
• A team player & leader
• Work closely with other members of the Creative, Strategy, Account service and Data, Digital and Media teams to develop engaging, medically, and scientifically accurate communications tailored to the audience.
• Good organisational skills and acute attention to detail
• Calm under pressure.

Key accountabilities
Development:
• Attend client meetings to gain an understanding of their needs and strategies.
• Work alone and/or with the creative department and copy team to help generate and develop communications in line with client briefs.
• Demonstrates comprehensive writing and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Offering continuous feedback on working practices to help develop protocols that promote higher standards of work across Publicis CoLab

Medical writing:
• Ensuring that all work is both "on brand" and Code compliant.
• Medical writing for a variety of formats (including but not limited to): promotional materials, educational material and programmes, conference/meeting reports, slides sets, advisory board minutes and primary manuscripts. The target audience includes GPs, specialist’s physicians, nurses, pharmacists, patients and carers.
• Reading/analysis of clinical papers for relevant citations and data • Referencing of agency-produced materials to clinical papers/sources
• Proof-reading & copyediting of all materials.
• Ensure accuracy, balance, consistency, clarity, appropriate tonality, and maximum engagement.
• Liaison with KOL and other HCPs to deliver projects
• Background research on new disease areas for the business
• Communication and proactive contact with clients (both marketing and medical staff) when required.
• Writing appropriate content based on knowledge of all media channels and target audience touchpoints.

Medical strategy:
• Influences the client to achieve brand objectives through scientific, strategic thinking.
• Demonstrates and applies strategic knowledge and understanding of assigned brands(s), therapeutic area(s), and competitive environment.
• Shows resourcefulness and thoroughness in developing tactical plans (if applicable)
• Reviews literature and competitive information to continually expand understanding of strategic direction required for CoLab clients and their brands.
• Presents complex data or messages in a strategically clear, succinct, compelling manner to clients.
• Understands the brand: key issues, market strategy and positioning.
• Contributes to communication strategies/key issues identification (e.g. SWOT analyses and brand platform briefs)
• Serves as point of authority and/or source of strategic advice for therapeutic areas.
• Effectively analyzes and interprets scientific data and recommends & implements strategic & non-traditional programming solutions.
• Defines, identifies and works with clients and faculty on the strategic development of medical education materials and promotional material of all kinds.
• Develops written materials and slides that meet strategic program objectives.
• Manages the strategic development and completion of program syllabi, including writing, editing, faculty involvement and production.
• Leads science-based client workshops.
• Participates in meetings and strategic discussions with client (product marketing and clinical teams)
• Participates and assists in proposal design and development as it relates to science.
• Owns and communicates medical strategic recommendations to various internal audiences as needed.

Main purpose of the role The Lead Nurse will form part of the senior management team within the service, working closely with the Service Manager and Lead Doctor to provide and develop high quality clinical service provision, with specific responsibility for Nursing Services. Reporting and working relationships The role will report directly to the Services manager, who will provide operational line management and supervision. All clinical supervision will be provided by the Regional Lead Nurse (RLN). The Lead Nurse will provide Clinical Supervision & operational line management to Nurses and HCAs within the Service. Reporting relationships may change Clinical Practice Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs related to their addiction. Ensure that the services clinical model is functioning, effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance. Implement/maintain an immunisation and vaccination scheme to help combat blood borne virus (BBV) and other infectious diseases and provide advice and information to other professionals on BBV and the care of individuals with drug and alcohol issues. To ensure all programmes, i.e., immunisation programmes, are adequately staffed so that contractual requirements are always met. Undertake regular CPD and create an environment that encourages your team to learn and develop. Communication Work in partnership with stakeholders and promote CGL clinical service to commissioners and health and wellbeing boards alongside the Services Manager. Disseminate information to your team from the senior operational and clinical management teams. Delivering a Quality Service To be involved in clinical audit of the service under the direction of the RLN. Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. To ensure that all clinical services are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance, CGL policies, procedures and best practice, and in line with CQC Essential Standards. Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote effective evidenced based practice. Leadership Work closely with HR to ensure the appropriate people and change management skills, knowledge and capabilities are in place within line management structures and teams. To manage the clinical aspects of implementations of new clinical developments within the service as required. Ensure that all legislative requirements are explained to employees in particular the legislation governing the clinical and social care/community field. Engage proactively with both participating and providing line management and clinical supervision and maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Effectively manage and develop all nursing staff and participate in the core training programme as and when required. Team Working Attend, organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings, to ensure appropriate representation of services. Spend time in other regions and localities in order to teach, develop and share specialist knowledge with other colleagues, projects and teams. Work alongside the Lead Doctor and or the Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to formulate, plan and implement individual treatment programmes to ensure safety and optimise outcomes for service users. This will include supporting nurses assisting detoxifications from substances across operational sites. An active support for your peers within the region/organisation. Risk Management To undertake regular performance reviews, identify areas of risk and take appropriate action. Managing Information Assist in the development and implementation of clinical standard operational policies so that services are effectively delivered, controlled, monitored and reported. Ensure that all data requirements in relation to service users are met within defined deadlines. The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of CGL. You will work with your RLN to personalise the standard roles and responsibilities template. Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required and to work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This role may involve evening, weekend and bank holiday working. CGLs commitment to you CGL works within the following framework and requires all employees to do the same. Equal Opportunities CGL are committed to creating an inclusive environment, which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish. CGL are committed to promoting and ensuring anti discriminatory practices through our organisational values, policies, and procedures, which we expect all staff to promote and adhere to. CGL expect all staff to challenge prejudice and discrimination, to support staff with this we offer robust supervision alongside training and development opportunities to continually improve equality, diversity, and inclusion practices. Vision CGL enables people to make the positive changes necessary to lead independent and purposeful lives and create safer, healthier communities. Career Development and Progression CGL is committed to providing its staff with opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide an internal training and development program and aim to keep all our people up to date with new legislation and trends in social care work, with specialist training provided as required. Where appropriate, staff undertake external training courses in line with their development needs. Safeguarding CGL are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, and all applicants will be required to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.

Are you an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse? Do you have an active NMC pin? Are you looking for a new, exciting full-time role?

If yes, KPI Care have a wonderful opportunity for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join one of our reputable clients on a permanent basis based in Camberley working alternate weekends.

It is a requirement that all candidates have a valid NMC pin and are eligible to work in the UK.

What KPI Care are looking for:

As a Clinical Lead Nurse, you will be a talented, enthusiastic individual with a passion for helping others and proven leadership experience. You will be assisting the Home Manager to develop your team to provide the highest standards of care for all residents within the home.

Your responsibilities as a Clinical Lead Nurse will include:

• You will be working closely with residents, families, and team members to ensure a safe and welcoming environment that support’s the residents physical, emotional and social needs.
• You will be delivering high quality and tailored care plans for the individual need of each resident to encourage choice, independence, and dignity.
• In the absence of the Home Manager, you will be managing the running of the home and supervise your dedicated team.
• You will be responsible for the safe handling, administration and recording of all medication and treatments that are in line with NMC guidelines and company policies.
• You will be overseeing compliance in line with CQC regulations, policies and company processes.

Benefits:

• Employee discount scheme.
• Holiday discounts & days out with discounts up to 60%
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Free or subsidised meals (location dependent)
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous basic salary
• Outstanding benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme

To apply for this fantastic Clinical Lead opportunity, or would like more information on this role, please contact the team at KPI Care on 01782 956420 or send your cv to LeonieH@kpicare.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

KPI Care

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The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role: An Occupational Therapy Degree/Diploma with HCPC registration and experience in rehabilitation. Must be able to drive and have access to use of a car for patients home access. Adaptive, reactive, style of working to lead a team to deliver an outstanding level of care to our patients and support of the staff. If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today! We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Ellen Bowley Inpatient Service Manager on 0118 9064064 (ellen.bowley@berkshire.nhs.uk) or Aislinn Simons Inpatient Therapy Lead @ Aislinn.simons@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help! We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The postholder will provide the following to the wards and departments in emergency surgical services (not exhaustive): Provide and manage a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the wards and departments within emergency surgical services. To provide expert pharmaceutical advice regarding surgical patients who have complex drug regimes, polypharmacy and medicines adverse effect. Promote the safe, appropriate, and economic use of medications both within the pharmacy department and on the wards. To provide clinical and directorate support to the surgical services directorate. To develop and deliver innovative services that help improve the surgical patient journey and outcome. Implement local and national guidelines where appropriate e.g. NICE. To support the Trusts Medication Safety Officer and Pharmacy Governance lead with the medicines optimisation and governance agenda. Participate in the training of pharmacists, ward-based technicians, undergraduate students, doctors and nurses. Take part in extended hours, weekends, and bank holiday out of hours services as required by departmental rotas. Please read the attached documents for more information regarding the detail of expected duties and personal specifications.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registratior. Adhere to relevant NMC Code of Practic Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and expertise, and by maintaining credibility within the care group, the wider health care community, and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the Trust is maintained. Maintain high visibility in the clinical areas and be aware of current issues through undertaking activities such as clinical practice or observations of care. Develop a work programme that enables designated clinical time based on the unit. QUALITY Ensure effective measurements are in place to promote a safe environment for patients, carers and staff. Ensure there is a robust system in place to ensure lessons are learnt with subsequent changes in practice when highlighted through incidents, complaints, and claims both trust wide and within the Community Services. Ensure national guidance is implemented in a timely and appropriate way, i.e., CQC standards, policies and guidelines and systems and processes are in place to prepare for and monitor external assessment, accreditation, and regulatory inspections. Provide patient safety and governance reports for the care group and trust committees, collating key quality indicators to support assurance mechanisms to demonstrate compliance with key standards and to escalate where improvements need to be made. Ensure all senior nurses participate in monthly nursing audits, ensuring that action plans are implemented within agreed time frames. Ensure that the Community Division has systems in place to identify, report and manage risk which involves taking action and monitoring work areas in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and guidance from the National Patient Safety Agency. Undertake Clinical Risk Assessments as appropriate and discuss with the HON and Directorate Manager. To ensure systems are in place for assessing and prioritising the purchasing of medical devices and ensuring staff are appropriately trained in their use. Work with the divisional management team in the procurement, implementation and decontamination of medical equipment. Ensure systems are in place for training and recording competency in the use of new devices. To ensure that there are high standards of documentation and care planning in all areas of practice. Ensuring there are regular reviews of all documentation, and focused action plans are produced when areas of concern are identified. Lead and coordinate staffing response to a major incident. Oversee trials of new equipment and ensure appropriate legislation and safety measures are adhered. Patient Experience To ensure that there are systems in place to capture and act upon information related to the patient experience. Promote patient centred service delivery by providing visible and accessible senior professional presence to which staff, patients and their carers can turn to for assistance. Maintaining effective channels to obtain views and concerns of service users and to take action as appropriate where in use produce weekly reports derived from Patient Experience Audit. Ensuring that the patient experience remains the focal point for service improvement within the Directorate. Establish effective relationships with PALS and the complaints team encouraging the staff in the proactive resolution of concerns. Ensure that actions arising from patient feedback are progressed Clinical Effectiveness Implement strategies to ensure clinical care within the Directorate complies where appropriate with National Standards for care such as are contained in the Essence of Care, Our NHS our Future (Lord Darzi recommendations) and National Service Frameworks. To ensure the implementation of national, local and Trust standards of best practice and quality and monitor performance against these that informs the corporate performance review programme. and is utilised to improve the effectiveness of clinical practice and service delivery. Support the Involvement and delivery of local and national clinical audits. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership on making changes and improvements in quality of care and development of clinical teams, ensuring that plans are implemented by monitoring and reporting on the impact of change. Provide advice and guidance on plans to encourage patient and public involvement activities in clinical areas, monitoring activity, and making recommendations for improvements. Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that work is appropriately prioritised and allocated, and that effective supervision is in place to support staff. Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that staff appraisal is in place for all staff in the service. Ensure that recruitment, staff induction and orientation, and mandatory training take place according to Trust policy. Support the Directorate by the effective use of resources, e.g., staff, budget, premises, equipment, supplies and materials. Develop and maintain systems and processes to promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY In Liaison with Finance department actively seek solutions to improve cost efficience. To contribute to the development of robust financial management systems. To ensure processes are in place to optimally utilise the Community Care Group resources. Meeting annual financial targets including Cash Releasing Efficiency Savings. Ensure business risk evaluation of all service developments. To be accountable for the cost effective and efficient use of resources, ensuring that all senior staff are trained in resource management strategies. Monitor agency and temporary staffing usage justifying against vacancies and staff absence (maternity, sickness etc). Ensure all staff make efficient and effective use of financial and other resources. RESEARCH & AUDIT Take an active role in the co-ordination and development of research and audit programmes within the nursing arena and apply the outcomes to improve patient care and service delivery. Instigate and implement new innovations within nursing and develop these in collaboration with the nursing staff and team. For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the role.

Job summary: The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role includes the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with chronic disease management, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required. Main duties and Responsibilities: To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical nursing care to provide services in; Treatment room. Cervical smears. All aspects of Ear care. Health promotion. Deliver care in chronic disease management. Flexibility to take on extra hours / change shifts during annual leave or during periods of absence as required or event of pandemic. Maintains high standards of infection control at all times thus protecting patients, self and colleagues. Actively engages patients and carers in the management of their health, promoting health and wellbeing. Refers patients to other members of the practice team in line with agreed protocols. Maintains accurate records of all clinical activity in line with practice protocols and standards. To triage patients over the phone to the appropriate member of clinical staff with the appropriate skills to meet a patients stated needs. Contributes to clinical governance activities within the team including audit and evaluation and seeks to underpin practice with current evidence of effectiveness. Supports members of the practice team to maintain health, safety and security. Contributes to teaching and offers support to fellow colleagues within the practice team. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Uses appraisal and supervision to identify own development needs and maintains and develops competence in line with agreed requirements. Stock control / stock rooms / keeps up with health promotion displays / activity and other administration duties as deemed appropriate. Any other duties as required. Full training will be provided in all areas as required. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate.

For full job description and person specification, please see the attached documents. Strategy & Planning Align strategies with local and national initiatives, develop service models with Senior Management Team in line with national guidelines, and develop adaptable workforce plans. Operational Effectiveness Alongside the Clinical Lead, deliver effective NHS Talking Therapies with good governance processes. Maintain high-quality services, drive change, review and renegotiate targets, and foster quality culture through evaluation. Communication and Relationships Establish effective communication within Service, Trust, and stakeholders. Motivate in sensitive situations, create a person-centered culture, drive diversity, and represent our services. Clinical Governance Promote quality care and compliance, lead investigations, ensure effective complaints procedures, ensure data protection and governance, and disseminate Trust policies. Resource & Financial Management Manage budget and resources efficiently, collaborate with functional teams, and determine effective staffing levels whilst assisting with recruitment. Risk Management & Safety Assess and manage service risks, manage Health and Safety, and conduct audits to manage safety policies. Human Resources Investigate HR matters, oversee development and training, encourage learning, and ensure performance management.