Job description

Job responsibilities

Be the lead person for communication for several schools /education establishmentsunder the guidance of the Named SCPHN and be responsible for the development of cooperativeworking arrangements within the school and the extended services thatsupport healthy outcomes for children

Contribute to the provision of a high-quality school health service.

Work collaboratively within the team and with primary and community care colleaguesto deliver local and national health objectives

Work with the SCPHN to undertake workload planning and delegation of work to otherteam members, considering competence levels

Identify needs and prioritize own work appropriately to manage the delivery of theservice.

Support the SCPHN and team leaders to develop new ways of working to provide aresponsive service to children and young people

Support the SCPHN to develop multi-agency partnerships and joint working to facilitatepublic health objectives in line with the MERSEY CARE objectives

Work within a public health competency framework to address public health prioritiesand health inequalities

Participate in the mentorship and assessment of a range of students and in thepreceptorship and support of new colleagues

In conjunction with the SCPHN provide day- to- day supervision and support for thesupport staff and students within the team

Support the team leader in providing induction to the local working environment, School Health Service and MERSEY CARE policies for new team members and students

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with primary and community carecolleagues and other service providers, e.g., education, working collaboratively provide a comprehensive service to children and young people.

Agree and contribute to setting team objectives and delivering agreed outcomes

Complete statistical returns as required by MERSEY CARE including entering data onto computerised systems within the required timeframes

Provide workload and caseload information as requested by the team leader/CaseloadHolder.

Attend and actively participate in team, locality and other relevant meetings

Support the caseload holders in the implementation of practice development,improvement and service modernisation initiatives

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration, first level nurse

Skills

Essential

• Actively involved in professional development
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised programmes of care.
• Understanding of local and national influences on health care delivery
• Awareness of current trends in School Health practice
• Awareness of local and national Public Health agendas
• Awareness of Health Promotion and Education
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Childrens issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of skills required for team working
• Ability to travel, for work purposes, within the Trust area

Desirable

• Knowledge of child immunisation programme
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Experience of research/audit/evaluation
• Nurse immuniser ( or willing to undertake training and practice)

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage workload

Desirable

• Consolidated period of post registration experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to motivate, negotiate with and influence others.

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bootle Health Centre

Park Street

Bootle

L20 3RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Reduction in vacancy rates for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers, supporting the delivery of safe and sustainable staffing levels.

2. Reduction in turnover rates for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers through the implementation of effective retention initiatives.

3. Reduction in nursing agency expenditure through improved workforce planning, recruitment and retention outcomes.

4. Improvement in nursing staff engagement, evidenced through staff survey results and local engagement measures.

5. Improvement in staff well-being, evidenced through workforce indicators, staff feedback and participation in well-being initiatives.

6. Improved staff satisfaction with recruitment, induction and on-boarding processes, ensuring a positive experience for new starters.

7. Effective contribution to the development, implementation and delivery of a Trust-wide Nursing Attraction and Recruitment Strategy in partnership with key stakeholders.

8. Effective contribution to the development, implementation and delivery of a Trust-wide Nursing Retention and Well-being Strategy in partnership with key stakeholders, resulting in improved staff experience and workforce sustainability

9. Improved retention of newly registered nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers through targeted support, engagement and career development initiatives

10. Improved nursing staff experience through the development of initiatives that promote professional fulfilment well-being, inclusion and a positive working environment

Additional Contact Details

Fran Wilson, Lead Nurse for Attraction, Recruitment and Retention [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation

Desirable

• Leadership, management or workforce-related qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an acute healthcare environment
• Experience of leading change, service improvement or workforce-related projects
• Experience of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Experience of leading or contributing to workforce, recruitment, retention or staff engagement initiatives

Knowldeg, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage competing priorities and work streams effectively
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of workforce attraction, recruitment, retention and staff well-being principles
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate others to achieve shared objectives and drive improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of widening participation, alternative career pathways, apprenticeships or healthcare workforce pipelines

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Beacon House)

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE
• Computer qualification e.g. ECDL or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Reception and telephone work with direct client/patient contact
• Booking appointments / maintaining a diary system
• Problem solving
• Able to prioritise work, negotiate and make decisions
• Able to work both as part of a team and also using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of hospital/care work

Technical Skills/ Competencies

Essential

• Keyboard/typing skills (eg. RSA II or equivalent experience)
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the following Windows applications - Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Able to file and maintain accurate records.
• Data accuracy on computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to comprehend the nature of the work, the Data Protection Act, and able to comprehend the importance of accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Knowledge of patient pathways and RTT waiting times

Desirable

• .Knowledge of Camis and other hospital computer system.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate with a wide range of people face to face, and by telephone.
• Able to work under pressure amid interruptions.

Desirable

• Awareness of special needs of patients.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and be able to work as part of a team.
• Able to cope with difficult people and situations.

Other requirements

Essential

• Be receptive to change.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt duties to meet the needs of the service.
• Able to cover extra hours if required.

Desirable

• Interested in working with patients.
• Willing to undergo training as required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T)/BSc Hons Radiotherapy
• HCPC registration - Therapeutic Radiographer

Desirable

• Other relevant courses or academic qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge on a range of radiotherapy treatment equipment and techniques
• Experiences of issues of patient care within the grade of the position and appropriate healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering patient care and advice to radiotherapy patients

Desirable

• Working with 3rd party organisations in patient support or education

Skills

Essential

• Ability to setup radiotherapy techniques using a linear accelerator and its imaging functions
• Ability to use a record and verify system
• IT Skills
• Good organisational skills and time keeping
• Demonstrable good communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

• Able to use a treatment planning system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support qualified clinicians in the delivery of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and other psychologically informed interventions.

To implement intervention programmes designed by qualified clinicians in educational, home and community settings.

To observe and record behaviours, environmental factors and intervention outcomes using agreed recording systems.

To assist in the collection of information to support psychological and behavioural assessments.

To administer questionnaires and collect outcome data under the direction of qualified clinicians.

To support service users, families and carers to implement agreed strategies developed by qualified clinicians.

To assist with preparing materials and resources for assessments and intervention sessions.

To maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records.

To promptly communicate relevant information and concerns to supervising clinicians.

To identify and report risks, safeguarding concerns or deterioration in a child or young person's presentation in accordance with Trust policies.

To participate in multidisciplinary meetings as required and contribute factual observational information.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours Psychology Degree (2:1 or First)
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS

Desirable

• Experience of practice based research
• Training in ACT/DNA-V/PBS/ABA programmes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with autistic children/young person
• Experience of delivering assessment and intervention programmes for children/YP
• Experience of working with children/YP complex need and challenging behaviour

Desirable

• Experience of delivering ACT/DNA-V/PBS/ABAprogrammes
• Understanding and experience of using positive behavioural support framwork

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Woodland View

Thornfield Road, Brentry, Bristol,

Bristol

BS10 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in all aspects of the pharmacy service provided to the Trust and others to which a service is provided, with a particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy services.

To provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to some out-patients (others being served by our wholly owned subsidiary), and to in-patients on the wards which are allocated, involving senior pharmacy staff to advise when considered appropriate.

To gain experience and knowledge in all areas of the pharmacy service by rotating through the different areas of pharmacy practice and clinical service.

To advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff where necessary on the therapeutic use and risk minimisation in the use of drugs and on legislation and guidance in the proper use of medicines.

To participate in the provision of medicines information services in the Trust, responding to requests for medicines information and advice from healthcare professionals and patients.

To undertake duties as a pharmacist within the dispensary, including dispensing when necessary, providing clinical and final checking and providing advice to patients on the correct use of their medicines.

If agreed, and after appropriate training, to provide a prescription transcription service to assist in the efficient admission and discharge of patients from the Trusts hospitals.

To participate in clinical audit work both within the Pharmacy and in multi - disciplinary settings, as necessary.

To be involved in the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and the use of other unlicensed drug use where appropriate.To participate actively and fully in the programme of development of pharmacy and medicines management services.

To contribute to the in-service training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare staff and patient groups where appropriate.

To support and act as a role model and mentor for Foundation Training Pharmacists (FTP).

To participate, as necessary, in weekday end-of-the-day working to ensure that an appropriately responsive pharmacy service is provided to the patients of the Trust.

To take part, on rotation, in the provision of an on call from home emergency service out-of-hours, for which the appropriate compensation is granted.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas.

To gain the postgraduate clinical Diploma through sponsored study (some of which will be done out of hours and / or at home) and workplace experience, supported by a workplace mentor, University attendance (on day release or block release) and tutorship. This only applies to permanent contracts.

To carry out any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

The post holder will be required to hold, and to continue to hold, registration as a pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post holder will be required to adhere to and perpetuate Trust and Pharmacy policies and procedures.

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at / visit other hospitals in the Trust(s) as necessary.

The post holder will need to have satisfactory eyesight to be able to use visual display units, and to undergo testing to confirm this if required.

In order to be on call from home, and to visit other units served, the post holder will ideally have their own transport and motor insurance for business use.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the pharmacy services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
• Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist

Desirable

• Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means

Skills

Essential

• The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
• Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
• Knowledge of medicines legislation
• Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
• An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be involved in developing services
• Sound professional judgement
• Able to create a rapport with the interview panel

Other

Essential

• Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
• Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team.

The jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

Criteria:

Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas) (Level 1 or 2)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of effective professional and leadership development

Willing to undergo training as necessary

Extensive post registration experience

Significant experience within a leadership role or equivalent

Experience of managing and leading a team

Experience in service development and/or change management

Experience in audit & standard setting

Current issues in health and social care

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload

Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members

Positive approach to change and capable of lateral thinking

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Hannah Graham Matron [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 19th October 2026 Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Essential

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in food preparation or in similar environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH & Allergens

Skills

Essential

• To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Experience in a similar role or industry
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Desirable

• Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Substantial administrative experience providing a full spectrum of administrative duties.
• Good level of general education this is including GSCE English and Mathematics. RSA 2 typing or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of all Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or leading a project

Essential

Essential

• Good level of education to include GCSE English and Mathematics, RSA typing or equivalent
• Substantial administrative experience providing a full spectrum of administrative duties
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Inpatients Unit, Danetre Hospital

London road

Daventry

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• HCPC registered

Therapy experience

Essential

• Previous experience

Desirable

• 2 years at B5
• Community experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lotus House

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
• HCPC registration or equivalent (for allied Health Professionals)

Desirable

• Training in MBT
• Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with patients with complex personality presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Experience of group work.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
• Work within at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
• Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
• Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
• Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
• Evidence of CPD
• Competence in advanced IT packages including keyboard skills.
• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).

Desirable

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).

Other

Essential

• Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
• Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service

409 High Street

Stratford

E15 4QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be managing two caseloads and the aligned staff, working alongside the existing team lead and service manager to support and manage the delivery of high quality person centered care. The post will be based in Twinwoods, Bedford, North Bedfordshire Community Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Melanie Harris, on 07773205181, [email protected]

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post-registration qualification SPQDN
• Nurse Prescriber
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
• Demonstrable evidence of significant post registration nursing experience in a community setting.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi professional working
• Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working.
• Demonstrate application of clinical governance
• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
• Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the local population. Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience in managing issues related to conflict resolution avoidance.
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health Promotion and prevention of illness
• Experience of using electronic systems to manage activity and the delivery of KPI information.
• Evidence of specialist holistic assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage own time to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to collect and interpret data in relation to patient activity and nursing care
• Demonstrate experience in monitoring of staff and quality of service provided.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills using a variety techniques and strategies, i.e. email, documentation, active listening, verbal.
• Ability to disseminate complex sensitive information to others

Other

Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to support staff, patients and carers during times of emotional distress
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work alone
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Computer literate
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
• Ability to travel throughout locality and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Health Resource Centre

District Nurses, Whitcurch Centre

CLAPHAM

MK416AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*The successful post holder will be given the opportunity to further develop their competence through our band 6 to 7 development programme

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• o+ pre-registration training
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council and/or Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Desirable

• oWorking towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy in a mental health setting
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy of working with older people
• oPost registration training relevant to hospital pharmacy
• oPsychiatry qualification (or willing to work towards this)

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to mental health patients, carers and clinical staff
• oPrevious evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
• oTo have undertaken clinical audit
• oTraining and education

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in providing clinical mental health services.
• oStaff management experience
• oMonitoring and advising on drug expenditure

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oClinical and critical appraisal skills
• oThe ability to identify and prioritise clinical work load
• oCommunicates with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
• oTo have an awareness of national and local priorities
• oThe ability to identify and manage risks
• oAbility to evaluate own work
• oEnhances the quality of patient care
• oDemonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
• oBasic IT skills
• oTeaching and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates ability to meets set targets
• oDemonstrate ability to organise self to ensure efficient use of time.
• oMeets expected levels of practice as defined by others
• oSelf motivated
• oThe ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
• oTakes responsibilities for own actions

Desirable

• oAble to influence junior medical staff
• oUnderstanding of local trust priorities
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health and Forensic (ELFT-London sites)

Homerton row (main site office)

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

Person Specification

Educational/ Qualification

Essential

• GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered
• Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification
• Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs)

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hospital pharmacy post qualification
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous Leadership and Management Experience
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Ward based clinical work
• Experience in teaching and training
• Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
• Experience of ordering and invoicing
• Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
• Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
• Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
• Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level

Desirable

• Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
• Ability to plan and chair meetings

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton Pharmacy Office, Calnwood Court,

off calnwood road

Luton

LU4 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

1. To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.

2. To build upon undergraduate skills and continue professional development under the guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.

3. To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training as appropriate.

4. To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Adaptability

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Intermediate IT skills
• Presentational skills

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT skills
• Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory , Neurology and Musculoskeletal
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) .
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Further training or qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Quality Improvement Training.
• Clinical supervision training for doctoral psychology trainees.

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist or equivalent.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of care settings, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the treat of physical abuse.
• Experience of providing teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary settings and representing a psychological perspective in teams and services.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a psychologist in an inpatient setting.
• Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience in the recruitment of psychology staff.
• Experience in contributing to service development, redesign and improvements in secondary mental health services

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, psychometrics and neuropsychology.
• Able to draw upon a broad theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of highly complex facts and situations, requiring sustained and intense concentration, to arrive at appropriate formulation and compare and select from a range of treatment options. Skills in two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• An in depth knowledge and skills in applying clinical risk assessment and management in own and others' clinical caseload.
• Able to use highly specialist skills of empathy to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance.
• Able to communicate at a high level verbally and in writing highly complex, technical and sensitive information to clients, families, carers, and a range of professionals and lay people within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and delivery of specialised psychological practice relevant to a secondary mental health setting (e.g. psychosis, personality disorder, complex trauma).

Knowledge & Skills (cont'd)

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis. Able to use skills and knowledge to design and implement service evaluations.
• Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the delivery of secondary mental health services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in secondary mental health services.
• Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
• Able to be flexible and adapt approach according to need.
• Competence in use of IT equipment and software packages for the purposes of clinical record keeping, electronic communication, creating organisational documentation, data entry and analysis, research, and multimedia presenting and teaching.

Desirable

• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Personal

Essential

• Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary mental health services.
• Able to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others.
• Able to sit in constrained positions for a substantial proportion of working time.
• Able to concentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc.
• Able to manage effectively frequent exposure to highly distressing/highly emotional circumstances and exposure to traumatic circumstances.
• Able to manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc and the risk of physical aggression.
• Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Willing to negotiate and can handle confrontation effectively and professionally.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUT Inpatient Psychology

Calnwood Court,

LUTON

LU4 0FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

1.1 To support the delivery of, highly specialist evidence based assessment, careplanning, treatment and review for service users in the perinatal period.

1.2 To provide specialist consultation, advice and support to Trust inpatient andcommunity services on best practice when working with women/birthing people in the perinatalperiod

1.3 To work intensively with a small complex and challenging group of pregnant women/birthing peopleor those with an infant up to two year old.

1.4 To work with colleagues to establish a clear process and criteria for receivingreferrals to undertake direct work or information for advice and liaison work.

1.5 To assist in setting up structures that allows the dissemination of knowledge andskills regarding working with perinatal service users in inpatient and communityservices.

1.6 To liaise and work with Mother and Baby Units

1.7 To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team exercising professionalresponsibility with team guidance and supervision, to provide risk assessment,monitoring and review of women with complex need in the perinatal period.

1.8 To be mindful of the needs of women, children, young people, families andindividuals from a wide range of racial, cultural, sexual, religious and socialbackgrounds and to develop, with colleagues, sensitive and innovative ways ofmeeting these needs.

1.9 To participate in perinatal service users have a perinatal planning meetings, pre-birthand post-birth .

1.10 To participate in team multi-disciplinary meetings, CPA Meetings and other Child Protection meetings/case conferences.

1.11 To be responsible for monitoring and recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating highly complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers, other professionals orally and in writing.

1.12 To record relevant information at the time of referral, during ongoing work, and for evaluation purposes as consistent with the policies and protocols of ELFT record keeping policies.

1.14 To seek consultation with clinical supervisor and line manager on clinical work and participate in regular supervision.

1.15 To be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures and in particular follow and promote the Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children Policy and the Perinatal Mental Health Policy.

1.16 To provide assessment, health education and guidance to partners of women in the perinatal period

1.17 To develop an assessment clinic for partners and co parents of women in the service

2. Policy and Service Development

2.1 To work with colleagues to promote and evolve a perinatal mental health service for the assigned locality.

2.2 To ensure appropriate links are maintained with colleagues in perinatal mental health services, safeguarding children and parental mental health services across the Trust and other related services within the Trust and other agencies.

2.3 To attend ELFT Trust wide meetings as appropriate.

3. Performance Management

3.1 To ensure documentation and care plans are developed, are comprehensive and consistent with the policies and protocols of the Trust. 3.2 To be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting on clinical work and communicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients e.g. patients, families and carers and other professionals, both verbally and in writing.

3.3 To provide clinical information as required for input into local and ELFT electronic data collection systems.

3.4 To adhere to all Trust policies.

3.5 With the line manager, to construct a job-plan, which contains workload targets in line with service needs and local agreements.

4. Clinical Governance

4.1 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on treatment of pregnant and postpartum women, with particular regard to relevant NICE guidelines and MBRRACE reports.

4.2 To be knowledgeable about, and advise on best practice on safeguarding children, incorporating latest guidelines, policy and statutory requirements.

5. Training and Development

5.1 Adhere to the NMCs Standards of Conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

5.2 To attend regular supervision and to discuss with supervisor new learning and innovation.

5.3 To participate in the Trust appraisal systems and be committed to ongoing continuing professional development including participation in further specialist or other such training as agreed with line and professional managers.

5.4 To be accountable for own professional action and to seek advice and supervision from line manager where needed over ethical issues and Trust policies.

5.5 With perinatal mental health and safeguarding children colleagues, to support and assist with developing and delivering professional development training programme regarding perinatal mental health for Trust and external staff and the impact that this has on parenting and children.

6. Personal Development The post holder will:

6.1 Ensure that he/she is aware of current developments and practice in relation to the interface between perinatal mental health services and child protection services;

6.2 Acknowledge his/her own strengths and limitations, and discuss/identify their training and development needs with his/her line manager;

6.3 Participate in projects within the Trust as negotiated with senior management;

6.4 Participate in regular supervision with his/her line manager;

6.5 Promote innovations or practice developments, both internal and external to the Trust;

6.6 Manage his/her own time efficiently;

Person Specification

Evidence of professional qualification in Mental Health nursing/Occupational Therapy or social work

Essential

• significant post qualification experience

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency pre-birth planning for women/birthing people with serious mental illness

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of professional registration

Desirable

• Qualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. therapeutic/ psychological interventions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedfordshire and Luton Perinatal Mental Health Team, John Bunyan House

3 Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you share our Trusts values have a passion for high performance, continuous improvement and exceptional standards of customer service, are self-motivated, can work with all types of people and have a professional outlook to work, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date 11 October 2026. Interviews will be in person and will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

If you would like to have informal conversation please contact Stephanie Quitaleg, Head of Executive Office on [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous in-depth experience supporting Director/Senior Manager in a Personal Assistant role
• Experience of preparation of reports and taking of minutes, together with setting agendas and distribution of associated papers
• Experience of arranging complex conferences/seminars and large meetings
• Expert knowledge of IT systems in particular Microsoft Office software packages
• Experience of organising travel and accommodation requirements
• To work autonomously with regard to originating correspondence to aid the smooth flow of the Directorate

Desirable

• Experience of maintaining and updating intranet/web pages and database

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise and plan work in a busy environment and to tight deadlines delegating where appropriate and planning other's workload
• Able to type minutes/notes directly onto a laptop at meetings
• Well developed office management skills including the reviewing and/or setting up of systems.
• Solid ability to produce accurate meeting papers, excel spread sheets, graphs, reports using MS Office Packages.
• Ability to proofread documents checking for accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuade, motivate and influence others into taking a different course of action.
• Ability to adapt to change and develop services and systems to meet changing needs
• Able to work on a variety of tasks with deadlines at any one time without supervision
• Capable of dealing with non-routine activities
• Ability to organise and evaluate data, assessing its importance by creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to construct clear, grammatically correct letters and reports, presenting work accurately and neatly
• Takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and problems and prioritise accordingly

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS terminology and structure and the outside influences which may affect its fabric

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Comprehensive needs assessment and care planning - ensuring this is holistic, person-centred, and co-produced

DIALOG+.Specialist clinical assessments and care delivery in line with best and evidence based practice, with reference to NICE recommendations

Case management

Crisis Intervention

Safeguarding - awareness, alert raising and acting as enquiry officer

Awareness and implementation of MHA and relevant legal frameworks. Good report writing and presentation of case

Trauma informed practice

Carers' support and psycho-education

Liaison and interface with other agencies

Ensuring that a service user centred multi-disciplinary approach to care is present

To take an active role in direct service user care and act as a role model at all times

Demonstrate an understanding of the Care Act associated responsibilities within your role, and if you are a registered social worker, complete statutory assessments under Care Act 2014

Ensuring that care reflects individual and cultural needs taking into account any reasonable adjustments that may be required

Understand and apply the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people

Undertake training and assessment to expand clinical skills and knowledge relevant to clinical practice needs.

Ensure that the clinical environment is pleasant, clean, comfortable and suitable for use at all times liaising with other departments as necessary.

Risk assessment and comprehensive risk management

Relapse prevention and early warning signsMedication administration & management inclusive of concordance and side-effect monitoring. Participation in depot/ clozapine clinic (registered nurses only)

Reflective practice

Maintaining accurate and timely records

Completing outcome measures at the start and end of each clinical episode

Participation in audits and quality improvement projects

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oProfessional Qualification - Nursing or Social Worker
• oRegistered with NMC or Social Work England
• oEvidence of further training and developmen

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in Community Mental Health or Social Care.
• oExperience of Recovery Focused interventions.
• oExperience of using Information and Communication Technology to deliver clinical practice.
• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• oExperience of managing a full caseload.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oSkilled at assessing need and risk, and demonstrating professional curiosity
• oGood understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options in line with NICE Guidance
• oAbility to analyse complex information and evidence well-reasoned decision making within oral and written information
• oAbility to develop co-produced plans, addressing specific identified needs and meet goals
• oAbility to apply recovery values and principles in day-to-day work.
• oAbility to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with service users, colleagues and other agencies.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Biggleswade Hospital, Spring House

Potton Road

Biggleswade

SG18 0EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• o+ pre-registration training
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council and/or Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Desirable

• oWorking towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy in a mental health setting
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy of working with older people
• oPost registration training relevant to hospital pharmacy
• oPsychiatry qualification (or willing to work towards this)

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to mental health patients, carers and clinical staff
• oPrevious evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
• oTo have undertaken clinical audit
• oTraining and education

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in providing clinical mental health services.
• oStaff management experience
• oMonitoring and advising on drug expenditure

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oClinical and critical appraisal skills
• oThe ability to identify and prioritise clinical work load
• oCommunicates with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
• oTo have an awareness of national and local priorities
• oThe ability to identify and manage risks
• oAbility to evaluate own work
• oEnhances the quality of patient care
• oDemonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
• oBasic IT skills
• oTeaching and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates ability to meets set targets
• oDemonstrate ability to organise self to ensure efficient use of time.
• oMeets expected levels of practice as defined by others
• oSelf motivated
• oThe ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
• oTakes responsibilities for own actions

Desirable

• oAble to influence junior medical staff
• oUnderstanding of local trust priorities
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton Pharmacy Office, Calnwood Court,

off calnwood road

Luton

LU4 0LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive and research-informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning activities creating engaging learning experiences that support student recruitment and retention, success, progression and employability; including research-led learning, projects, live briefs or professional practice-based tasks, using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Contribute to and/or lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning activities, digital resources and assessment strategies, using module review and student feedback to enhance learning and ensure alignment with quality assurance frameworks, external reference points and emerging pedagogic practice;

o contribute to the design and delivery of assessment, including project or dissertation supervision where appropriate, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.

Provide, oversee and qualityassure assessment and feedback processes within allocated modules within stipulated timeframes, ensuring constructive feedback that supports students learning, progression, academic integrity and achievement.

Provide oversight and subject specific academic advice to support students progression and engagement; ensure effective signposting and appropriate referral to pastoral and support services, acting as a first point of contact and triaging students to specialist support where appropriate, contributing to the enhancement of student outcomes across the programme.

Lead or contribute to the operational management of modules and course management activities, projects or academic activities, when required/ appropriate, ensuring effective organisation, communication and timely resolution of day-to-day issues.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners (e.g. employers, industry and professional communities), engaging with networks and partnerships to support curriculum development, employability, applied learning and student opportunities and enhance the student experience.

Provide management and guidance to colleagues, including direct reports where appropriate; support work planning and contribute to performance management;

o contribute to key HROD processes such as recruitment, induction, development planning and contribution to appraisal.

o act as a point of escalation for colleagues, as and when required

o contribute to the development of colleagues through mentoring, peer review or scholarship activity.

Deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship of teaching and learning and research, innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE) relevant to the discipline, producing high-quality outputs such as publications, professional practice outputs, dissemination, or identifying and pursuing opportunities for external funding that strengthen curriculum quality and contribute to academic activity, including contribution to REF where appropriate.

Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance subject expertise, academic practice and professional standing, and contribute positively to academic communities through networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.

Person Specification

Skills Criteria

Essential

• Ability to design and deliver innovative, high-quality, inclusive and engaging learning experiences across a range of teaching mediums, informed by current practice and using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support diverse student groups and colleagues, applying inclusive, equitable and evidenceinformed approaches that contribute to student engagement and success.
• Excellent team working skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues to support academic delivery, and provide support, guidance and emerging mentorship to colleagues, partners and students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and plan, organise and lead the coordination and delivery of academic activities and provision, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to support student engagement, wellbeing and progression through effective academic guidance, advising and signposting, contributing to positive student outcomes and experience.
• Ability to engage with external partners and professional networks and contribute to wider academic or organisational priorities through participation in relevant groups and activities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in support of academic delivery.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems; awareness and capability to learn and use new technologies, digital tools/platforms and specialist equipment

Desirable

• Ability to support and, where appropriate, lead the work of others, including line management where required, contributing to performance, development and delivery of academic activity.
• Ability to contribute to and develop scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and research, in line with university priorities and personal development ambitions, and to support their integration with teaching and learning, enhancing academic delivery and student success.
• Ability to contribute to income generation (e.g. through enhanced student recruitment and retention; contribution to RIKE funding bids etc)

Other relevant information

Essential

• Commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and awareness of Sheffield Hallam Universitys organisational values mission.
• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
• Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas where appropriate (occasional).

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
• Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) Professional registration and membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent professional qualification/ experience in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete one

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive and evidence-informed approaches (UG/PG students)
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to occupational therapy.
• Experience of working within complex regulatory or professional environments (e.g. academic or professional standards, policies and procedures)
• Evidence of sustained and reflective professional development, with engagement in practice or scholarship and an emerging contribution to academic or professional activity

Desirable

• Experience of engaging with external partners and professional networks to support academic, professional or RIKE activity.
• Experience of contributing to professional or academic projects e.g. research innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE)/ industry or creative projects, and/or scholarship aligned with responsible and open RIKE practices.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Hallam University

Address

Collegiate Crescent Campus

Collegiate Crescent

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 2BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.shu.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload, as agreed with line manager
• Ability to work individually without direct supervision.
• To work within a team, and individually according to Team priorities, as instructed by line manager

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• An understanding and/or experience of working to National and Trust targets, including waiting lists and RTT reports
• The post holder must be able to demonstrate knowledge of waiting list management
• Experience of IT systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of Database and Spread sheets
• Previous experience with PAS, Medisec, Ormis or similar systems

Training

Essential

• Continuous professional development, e.g., time management, organisations skills
• Risk management, e.g., data protection, Heath Records, Moving and Handling
• Health and Safety procedures
• Customer care

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MREH

Manchester Royall Eye Hospital

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience.
• Evidence of leading service development within in a mental health setting
• Collaborative working between services and working in partnership with statutory and voluntary services.

Desirable

• Experience in providing leadership in a mental health care environment.
• Working in a community mental health team.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects.
• Build on/develop further knowledge of psychosocial interventions and their appropriateness.
• Build on/develop further specialist knowledge of health promotion

Skills

Essential

• Develop and lead an age-inclusive multi-professional team and provide ongoing operational, clinical and managerial supervision
• Develop recovery-focused practice
• Establish performance management team structures and systems

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent

Desirable

• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
• Higher degree or post-graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
• Post-basic teaching Qualification
• ILM certificate in management or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St Stephens Rd

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR11 6XF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Specialist knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the psychological, social, and emotional impact of pregnancy loss, infertility, and termination of pregnancy
• Awareness of the physiological experience and impact of pregnancy loss and termination of pregnancy

Desirable

• Understanding of infertility, including investigations and treatments, including the nature and complexity of loss associated with infertility.
• Knowledge and understanding of related physical and mental health issues (anxiety, depression, gynaecological problems).

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Counselling, as recognized by the BACP
• Membership of BACP or other recognised professional counselling/ psychotherapy body

Desirable

• BACP Accreditation
• Supervision qualification
• Evidence of further professional training

Knowledge & Experiene

Essential

• In depth experience) of counselling related to specialist subject area.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in a health/social care setting
• Experience of counselling individuals and couples.
• In depth knowledge of counselling theory and ability to work with a range of counselling models where indicated.
• Experience of loss and grief counselling

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking safeguarding of children and vulnerable adult assessment

IT and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Ability to use the Trust and Department IT systems.
• Ability to communicate with staff and patients via video link platforms.
• Ability to provide counselling to patients via video, telephone and face to face meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to utilise counselling supervision
• Ability to review and audit work
• Ability to deal with distressing and emotionally demanding situations
• Ability to maintain professional autonomy within the Department and multi-disciplinary team, and maintain boundaries and standards of good counselling practice

Desirable

• Experience of providing group support or patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gynaecology - Early pregnancy loss services

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A. Duties and Responsibilities:

Communications and Relationships

1. To perform office functions such as communicating with service users in person or by telephone and arranging times for postmortems with Coroners officers and pathologists. This will include bereaved and grieving relatives, Coroners officers, police, pathologists, nurses, hospital-based Clinicians, bereavement officers, porters and other Trust staff.

2. To liaise with tissue and organ recovery teams always complying with the Trust consent process

3. To liaise with other trusts and local midwives with respect to transporting deceased babies from Central Delivery Suite

Analytical and judgement skills

1. To assist with the procedures required to prepare a deceased for identification and to viewing. This includes potential contact with distressed grieving relatives and legislated authorities.

2. Provision of appropriate specimen containers during postmortem examinations; accurately receive, label, store and transport specimens (Blood, urine, swabs, organs, tissues) taken for analysis and laboratory examination in a safe manner.

3. To be responsible for taking, packaging and arranging the transportation of blood, urine and other body fluids required for further analysis under the direction of HM Coroner to outside laboratories (eg Forensic laboratories). To keep an accurate up to date log on the mortuary computer and relevant paper records

4. To obtain skills to such a level as to be able to assist APT staff in the supervised reconstruction of the deceased after postmortem to an acceptable standard including packing, padding and suturing.

Planning and organisation

1. To be responsible for keeping accurate records of the deceased and their property in the mortuary register

2. To be responsible for the safe disposal of all clinical waste from the mortuary and postmortem room as required by Trust waste disposal policy including the safe bagging of dirty/soiled linen as required by the Trusts policy on dirty/soiled linen.

3. To be responsible for ensuring the safekeeping of property and valuables of the deceased in accordance with Trust policies and procedures

4. To be responsible for acquiring clean theatre gowns, towels and disposable personal protective equipment for Pathologists and APT staff.

5. To partake in the stock checking of all the mortuary stock items. To assist with the cost-effective purchase and provision of stock in order to maintain the smooth running of the office and mortuary area.

6. Ensuring all documentation is kept up to date and correct as required for accrediting organisations, including current HTA standards and kept in accordance with departmental protocols, this includes correct disposal of relevant documents.

7. Enact re-ordering protocols if stock items fall below minimum levels, to place any order direct to Pathology Administration.

8. Use and maintain equipment within the department in compliance with departmental policy.

9. To identify and undertake any training courses that may be considered appropriate.

10. To partake in the compiling and forwarding of relevant statistics to the Mortuary Services Manager.

11. To participate in cross site cover when requested.

12. To participate in the on call rota on a regular basis.

Physical skills

1. To use hand eye co-ordination and manipulation skills in accurately numbering patient sample containers and subsequent tissue cassettes

2. Assisting during receipt and removal of bodies from the body store, including bariatric cases and managing this process under the direction of the Senior APT by liaising with funeral directors and other hospital staff according to mortuary and load management protocols and using appropriate load management equipment. Bodies can weigh in excess of 50 stone but the average weight moved on a daily basis is between 8 and 15 stone

3. To assist in the post mortem service, performing eviscerations and reconstruction to a high standard.

Patient care responsibilities

1. To treat all deceased with appropriate respect

Policy Development

1. To assist the Mortuary Services Manager in reviewing and formulating escalation and contingency plans, especially for peak work times (eg winter and bank holidays)

Working conditions

1. To be responsible for the thorough cleaning and decontamination of the postmortem room.

2. To be responsible, under direction, for the correct cleaning and maintenance of equipment

3. To use appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing when dealing with dangerous substances as outlined in general and COSHH risk assessments, in particular care must be taken with formaldehyde and cleaning materials

4. To be aware of, and always comply with, Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory practices.

5. To always comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act

Health and Safety

1. As an employee, you also have a duty to take reasonable care of your own Health and Safety. This include ensuring that you are aware of and follow all Trust Health and Safety and infection control procedures relevant to your work and participate in relevant mandatory training and annual infection control updates. You will be expected to consistently follow high standard of infection control practice, and this include hand cleansing and aseptic techniques for clinical staff

2. To comply with lone working conditions outlined as part of mortuary procedures, ensuring the safety of self and others as per point 2 above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 4 NVQ or equivalent

trust value

Essential

• able to demonstrate trust values

Desirable

• able to articulate trust values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

st Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)