Associate Director of Patient Safety, Quality and

Job summary With the imminent implementation op the new Patient Safety Investigation Response Framework (PSIRF), there is no better time to join the Patient Safety and Quality Team at Torbay Hospital! We are seeking to recruit a candidate who have a keen interest in patient safety. You will be joining Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to...

To crew vehicles based at any of the Patient Transport sites. To convey patients between hospital treatment and their home and to ensure their comfort and safety at all times during transit. To provide a high-quality client sensitive service at all times. Passing a driver assessment will be required, this will be arranged with those successful at...

As part of the Quality Team you will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Pathology Quality Management System, which includes the Pathology management document system such as Q-Pulse as directed by the Pan-pathology Quality Manager. The Quality Information Administrator will provide support to the Pan-pathology quality manager and the Quality...

The ability to deliver & further develop a subspecialist practice. Communication and working relationships Patients/Relatives/Carers Nursing staff Management Consultant colleagues in ENT Junior Medical staff Audiology department Other Medical and service departments within the Trust Liaison with other Trusts where necessary Planning and organisation To...

Due to the expansion of the nursing team within MRU at Torbay hospital we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate who has a passion for providing the highest standard of care to acute medical patients to join this friendly team. We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality,...

To provide a ward based catering service to patients, the post holder will be required to provide the patient meal service and beverage services at ward level. The post holder will be required to provide a polite, courteous and helpful service to patients and staff and to comply with all HACCP food safety requirements and legislation. The post holder will...

**Communication and working relationships Working with**: Consultants, doctors, physician associates, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses and other clinical medical personnel across a number of specialties Admin and Clerical staff Management staff within Clinical Effectiveness and trust doctors who are helping to oversee the project Planning and...

The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will work towards becoming a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) by undertaking an apprenticeship programme incorporating the Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Standards for Operating Department Practice. The apprenticeship programme combines academic and work-based learning; the Apprentice...

Plan and organise patient journeys for the PTS and Volunteer Hospital Car Service (HCS) drivers. The post holder has no direct budgetary responsibility, but their day-to-day work has a direct influence on the PTS budget of in excess of £1,200.00. The controller will receive and administer around 500,000 enquiries and bookings per annum which will be dealt...

The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will work towards becoming a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) by undertaking an apprenticeship programme incorporating the Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Standards for Operating Department Practice. The apprenticeship programme combines academic and work-based learning; the Apprentice...

Directorate staff including Lab Managers and Pan-Pathology Quality Manager There is a requirement to communicate complicated information to other departments and other NHS staff Responsibility for handling telephone and other communications with sensitivity and confidentiality using personal judgement to assess each situation and to deal with accordingly The...

Associate Dentist We are looking for an associate dentist to join our patient-focused, highly experienced and supportive practice team in Torquay Attractive joining bonus available We offer a competitive package and all the support you need to provide outstanding care to patients and grow the career you want. Fantastic earnings potential from a...

An Exciting opportunity has arisen to Join the Resuscitation service as a Resuscitation Officer Band 6. You will be based at the Horizon Centre at Torbay Hospital site and work with colleagues and Patients across the entire organisation. Working within a team, and wider directorate of dedicated, passionate and highly skilled professional individuals, you...

Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) are registered healthcare professionals specialising in caring for people of all ages before, during & after surgery. ODPs therefore mainly work in operating departments. They work alongside other professionals and take a lead role in ensuring patient safety during each stage of a patient’s perioperative...

This is an exciting new role with the Speech & Language Therapy stroke service. You will be involved in all aspects of communication and dysphagia rehabilitation under the supervision of the senior Speech & Language Therapy staff with opportunities to work within the acute, rehab and community settings. The post is 25 hours per week. This post could be...

We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer invitations for the post of Consultant Breast Surgeon within the Breast Care Directorate at Torbay Hospital. This is a 10PA post. The post will be based at Torbay Hospital and is a substantive appointment without on call commitment. The Breast Care Multidisciplinary Team has an excellent reputation amongst...

Care to join us in making a difference while working in our varied Cardiology Department. Supporting our expanded Cardiac ward base and our growing outpatient services, especially advanced echo, Congenital Heart Disease and Inherited Cardiac conditions. The Cardiac Department has a comprehensive range of non-invasive diagnostic equipment. Patient safety,...

The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking...

The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of either Cleaning or Ward Catering positions. Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be...

We are recruiting a full time Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Physio team primarily in Torquay working 37.5 hours per week. Although based in Torquay, you may at times assist with the Occupational therapy, Intermediate Care/Duty teams in the zone or bay wide when needed. Delivering health care that focuses on the direct need of service users,...