Healthcare Science and Pharmacy

Description

·        Working with the SWGLH Informatics Director, develop a SWGLH data and digital implementation plan, to deliver to the NHSE Genomics Data and Digital Strategy.

·        Advise on technology strategies and assess emerging technologies for their value and validity to the GLH business.

·         Working with Pathology networks, Genomics Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) and Trusts to incorporate genomics into Trust digital strategies and programmes.

·        Working with the GMSA to provide genomics informatics leadership to appropriate national and regional programmes.

·        The post holder will report directly to the SWGLH Informatics Director and be accountable to the SWGLH Operations Director.

·        The postholder will be required to deputise for the Informatics Director in both regional and national meetings as required.

Description

Under the guidance of the Distribution and Ward Stock Services Lead supervise the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Distribution and Ward Stock Services team in line with Trust policies, ensuring safe and secure storage, and supply of medicines at all times to provide effective, timely and high-quality patient centred service is always provided. 

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff and workload of the Pharmacy Distribution team on a day-to-day basis to ensure a safe, effective, timely and high-quality patient centred service is always provided.

Participates in audits, both internal and external, including Government lead Inspections of services and facilities by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in relation to the Departments Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (WDA ) ensuring continued maintenance of current licenses within Pharmacy. 

To oversee all aspects of administration involved with the Pharmacy Distribution and Ward Stock at North Bristol NHS Trust.

To be responsible for all aspects of HR and recruitment (including but not limited to staff appraisals, sickness absence management, capabilities and disciplinary procedures and processes as required by the Trust).

Description

• Function as cytology ‘checker’ to assess suspicious and abnormal cervical smears, along with more difficult cases and, as required screen slides.
• Participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department
• With the Lead BMS and other senior staff, contribute to the development of the services provided to meet the users requirements
• To manage, lead and take responsibility for the day to day functioning of an agreed designated area within the Cytology service. Those areas will include,
• Laboratory training officer
• Quality lead
• Health and safety lead
• IM&T lead
• Failsafe officer
• Diagnostic Cytology (Non-Gynae).

Description

Be responsible for the clinical and specialist technical assessment, prescription and provision of specialist equipment.

Apply mechanical engineering, bioengineering and technological principles to assess and provide specialist clinical engineering solutions for the clinical, functional and environmental requirements of disabled adult and paediatric patients who use manual wheelchairs, indoor and indoor / outdoor powered wheelchairs and special postural management systems.

Undertake independent assessments and multi-disciplinary assessments of patients within their own environments or at clinics based at BCE.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, assess patients for bespoke moulded seating. Assume the responsibility for interfacing the moulded seat onto the patient’s wheelchair and ensuring the combined equipment is safe for its intended purpose.

Design, draw and provide clear written instructions for the production, manufacture and clinical fitting of custom made adaptations to wheelchairs, special seating systems and associated equipment to meet the intended clinical and technical requirements of individual patients.

Description

As part of the Procurement team, duties will include purchasing pharmaceuticals in accordance with procurement contracts .  Resolving supply problems and queries with purchase orders to minimise shortages whilst ensuring quality and value for money.  Deals with urgent medication requests as well as being responsible for running procurement reports on active stock levels to avoid running out of stock.

Each and every role across the Supply Services teams is vital in helping to provide exceptional care to our patients, requiring individuals to have great communication skills and a keen eye for detail. You will need to feel comfortable working both on your own (once fully trained) and with other healthcare professionals, all whilst working in a developing and fast-paced environment.

A willingness to learn is important, and with plenty of opportunities for progression the post would be ideal for someone looking to start a career in Hospital Pharmacy.

You will commence as a Band 2.  All the relevant training will be provided under the supervision of the Pharmacy Learning and Development team and the lead Technician for Pharmacy Procurement. After successful completion of all in-house training and Buttercups training course, you will be assessed by the Pharmacy Supply Services Manager/Lead before the final sign off and if successful, you will automatically progress to Band 3.

Description

up to 3 permanent post available

25 hours per week to include 5 shifts per week Monday to Friday (4 Monday to Friday when on weekend rotation), every other weekend and rotational bank holidays.

Hours are as follows:

Saturday and Sunday (and bank holidays) = 07.00 - 11.00

Weekday shifts = 07.00 - 12.00, 08.00 - 13.00 and 12.00 until 17.00 if covering late clinics.

Duties will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high risk infection departments. 

Also providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room,  for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.

NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.

Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

Successful candidates will receive full up to date training and take a practical assessment to assess skill level.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to complete and pass an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy prior to interview.

Candidates with previous experience will have to demonstrate their skill in a practical test.

This position will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies, this can vary on time scale.

Description

We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual with excellent leadership skills and the experience required to lead and develop the H&I service to continue supporting regional renal transplant teams. As part of Blood Sciences at North Bristol the Department of Immunology and  Immunogenetics provides a comprehensive clinical diagnostic service to the North Bristol NHS Trust and local community, The department is committed to providing a high quality service for all its users and is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory. In NHSBT you will be supporting established and partner laboratories and providing clinical advise and strategic direction to NHSBT in all areas of H&I, including travel to NHSBT sites.

Description

To be part of the GI Team in Histology, participating in dissection and reporting of GI cases, training BMS staff and participation in MDTs

Description

·         To be responsible for the management of homecare staff and day to day workload management.

·         To be responsible for ensuring all 5500+ homecare patients receive their correct medications in line with the prescription requirements. 

·         To lead on service level review meetings and ensure these are held for all therapy areas currently using homecare.

·         Manage areas of poor performance and escalate to the Homecare Services Manager and the regional homecare group any ongoing issues or areas of risk.

·         To investigate patient or staff led complaints involving or relating to homecare services developing and implementing necessary changes in practice to ensure improvement.

·         To lead in the implementation of new homecare services.

·         To co-ordinate the homecare work process in accordance with Standard Operating procedures, safe working systems and the legal framework for the supply of medicines.

·         To manage the building of relevant CMM Templates

·         Represent NBT at Regional Homecare Meetings and support the development of collaborative contracting for all homecare services

·         Develop and implement new innovative ways of working, for example support electronic prescribing in the Homecare setting and Electronic Invoicing