Job summary
Aims and responsibilities:
- Act as source and contact point for information about the unit, and clinical issues arising from the assessment and treatment of their child
- Screen and triage all incoming mail (post and electronic) for urgent information/ referrals.
- Liaise verbally and/or in writing with members of multidisciplinary team: ophthalmology, ENT, MFOS, neurosurgery, genetics, anaesthetics and radiology re referrals, OPA/IP assessments/investigations etc.
- Liaise verbally and in writing with other local and non-local carers regarding early communication of findings, requests for follow-up/investigation/further information.
- Assist with arranging joint appointments with other specialities.
- Coordinate the diary regularly for updates on staff leave/availability, operating lists, clinics etc.
- Attend NHS England meetings as/when required
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- Organising out-patient/in-patient appointments/investigations.
- Primary point of contact for urgent/non-urgent GP/consultant/allied health professional referrals.
- Request CT/MRI and other radiology investigations.
- Book and run weekly GA CT scan lists, contact families, ward, anaesthetist, other involved parties. Send detailed appointment letters.
- After every craniofacial clinic review notes and action plans made by consultant/team.
- Co-ordinate local radiological investigations for distant resident patients where appropriate. Obtain results for review. Request imaging on the IEP and then ensure saved onto PACS by logging call with PACS team.
- Assist with clinical discussions required for preliminary planning of surgical lists.
- Co-ordinate and work with Professor A Wilkie and Dr D Shears regarding genetic aspects of craniosynostosis and if research nurse unavailable:
- Pre-operative discussion and consent of parents for genetic diagnostic analysis and research if required. GCP training required.
- Coordinate/perform the collection of samples at surgery and from parents.
- Assess likely genetics test requirements (liaising with AW and DS if necessary). Then prepare packs for consent and blood collection at time of surgery.
About us
Working for your organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. for further detailed information on this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. for further detailed information on this post.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and license to practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in medicine
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence to show ability to take initiative and make independent medical decisions
Desirable
- Experience with working with paediatric care/general practice.
- Evidence of participation in research.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Craniofacial Services in the UK.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to show leadership within an MDT.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions of teaching and training to undergraduate and postgraduates.
Organisation and management skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate and manage tasks within the administrative and clinical team.
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to conduct and undertake audits and present findings.
- Collate data and collaborate with research.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to be proficient in-patient care systems including Microsoft Software
Desirable
- Experience in Electronic Patient Record systems or equivalent
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and license to practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in medicine
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence to show ability to take initiative and make independent medical decisions
Desirable
- Experience with working with paediatric care/general practice.
- Evidence of participation in research.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Craniofacial Services in the UK.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to show leadership within an MDT.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions of teaching and training to undergraduate and postgraduates.
Organisation and management skills
Essential
- Ability to delegate and manage tasks within the administrative and clinical team.
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
Desirable
- Demonstration of ability to conduct and undertake audits and present findings.
- Collate data and collaborate with research.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to be proficient in-patient care systems including Microsoft Software
Desirable
- Experience in Electronic Patient Record systems or equivalent
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
