Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration as recognised HCPC
• Fieldwork Education training course

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study (especially that related to palliative care)

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post graduate clinical experience
• Managing a caseload
• Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in palliative care
• Evidence of community working

Skills

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner
• Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area
• Evidence of organisational skills
• Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills

special knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism

Desirable

• Member of special interest group

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self motivated
• Evidence of embracing change
• Professional confidence

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

City Hospice

Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification .

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cancer targets and diagnostic targets
• Working as an administrator within the NHS

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Microsoft office, including word, powerpoint, excel and outlook
• Use of electronic booking systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proven organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS ICT systems

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Reliable and trustworthy

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education, GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or healthcare sciences or equivalent 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification which will provide further information for this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Communication Skills: Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients to elicit highly sensitive personal information and demonstrate the core conditions of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding and congruence.
• IT Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills with people using the service, primary care practitioners and workers in specialist mental health services.
• Analytical & Judgement Skills: Able to accurately assess people presenting with depression and possible complex co-morbid conditions in primary care counselling / therapy services, including assessing risk and the appropriateness of the service to meet the person's needs, and personalise the evidence-based Counselling for Depression protocol to meet individual needs. Skilled in decision making about the most appropriate evidence-based therapy to meet the person's needs. Skilled in decision making about referral to specialist mental health services including crisis resolution services.
• Planning & Organising Skills: Skills to manage own caseload to ensure delivery of an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week.
• Other skills: High level of enthusiasm and motivation for development and innovation in the delivery of evidence based therapies for people with common mental health problems. Self-organised and able to manage own diary. Able to attend and successfully complete a five day training in PCE-CfD
• The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in humanistic &/or person-centred, counselling or psychotherapy (a BACP recognised course or its equivalent - ie 450 hours skills and theory, 120 hours of supervised practice, 20 hours of personal therapy) covering knowledge and skill in a range of counselling procedures AND Registered with a statutory health or social care regulatory body (e.g. HSCPC, NMC) and/or BACP accredited/UKCP Registered as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor / Association of Christian Counsellors Accreditation / National Counselling Society Accredited Professional registrant.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in humanistic or person-centred counselling or psychotherapy. Qualification to provide clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists (e.g. Certificate or Diploma in Supervision)

Experience

Essential

• A significant number of years post-qualifying experience of providing brief counselling for clients with common mental health problems, particularly depression. Experience of providing counselling in organisations (e.g. primary care services). Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Desirable

• Experience of delivering PCE Counselling for Depression in a NHS Talking Therapy Service.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Tiverton Hospital

Kennedy Way

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on21st October via Teams– subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree plus post graduate diploma or equivalent experience in marketing/communications or similar field.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• IT Literacy (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality communications plans.
• Advanced keyboard skills with ability to deliver extremely high levels of accuracy.
• Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality communications plans.
• Experience of developing and delivering internal communications programmes using a wide range of channels and media.
• Understanding of and respect for donor/patient confidentiality.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500 North Bristol Park

Northway, Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for scheduling work, managing resource and priority conflicts.

Direct supervision of drivers and coordinators to ensure work is completed in-full, on-time and to therequired quality.

Contribute to a safe working environment.

Work with staff and customers at all levels to ensure proper management of change, compliance and reporting of non-compliance.

Ensuring escalation protocols are followed.

Management of staffing issues, adhering to the best standard of care, confidentiality and civility at all times.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Confident with technology, proficient with Microsoft tools such as Excel & Word - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to influence, motivate and supervise staff

Desirable

• Good understanding and practical experience of using and management of transport-based systems.
• Route planning skills and knowledge of local area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of driving commercial vehicles
• Working knowledge of vehicle and drivers' regulations

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy traffic office environment at supervisory level.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Basic literacy & numeracy qualifications

Desirable

• Categories C1 & D1 on driving licence
• Customer Services NVQ
• First Aid
• Advanced Driving
• GCSE English, Maths and IT

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

QE Facilities

Address

QEF Spire House

Spire Road

Washington

NE37 3ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team within our busy contact centre. You will be the first point of contact for all NUPAS patients. You will deliver a caring, non-judgemental and professional service ensuring that any patient wishing to obtain information or book an appointment is triaged efficiently and compassionately. You will provide an informative, patient centred service in accordance with NUPAS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and the Abortion Act 1967.

Deliver an efficient and effective appointment booking service relating to termination of pregnancy, contraception and aftercare for NUPAS patients.

Determine and arrange a suitable appointment to meet the patients needs. Providing information according to NUPAS guidelines as appropriate and within the remit of a Patient Care and Booking Advisor.

Ensure that the earliest and most suitable appointment that can be provided to the patient is offered.

You must be empathetic, and treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Explain the appointment process clearly and concisely (i.e. appointments available via a variety of methods face to face / telephone / video call).

Where NUPAS cannot assist the patient, signpost patient to appropriate services in line with NUPAS guidelines.

Ensure all appointment times offered are within the service KPIs and targets.

Ensure the patient is made aware of any special requirements regarding their appointment.

Communicate with NUPAS clinics to ensure they are made aware of any special requirements pertaining to the patient.

Identify and escalate any risk or safeguarding concerns to senior colleagues promptly and actively seek to reduce or eliminate those concerns identified in a positive manner.

Embrace safeguarding mechanisms and support staff, patients and supporters at times when safeguarding principles need to be applied.

Support CC team leaders with any tasks as assigned and with relevant training.

Ensure you maintain compliant with statutory and mandatory training requirements and any other training relevant to your position.

Maintain a clear and tidy working environment to ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues in the workplace.

Ensure you comply with all policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively over the phone using a calm, friendly, empathetic tone, and to manage conflict calmly
• Ability to work in a sensitive, confidential and non-judgemental way
• Ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality
• Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and contribute effectively with internal/external multi professional teams
• Have good attention to detail
• Ability to accurately record information whilst listening (talk and type)
• Demonstrating initiative and solution focused attitudes

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy call centre environment
• Experience of working with people in difficult circumstances
• Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and contribute effectively with internal/external multi professional teams
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Must be empathetic, and treat all patients with dignity and respect.
• All staff have a responsibility to understand and adhere to the requirements of organisational policy and protocols when dealing with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.
• Identify and escalate any risk or safeguarding concerns to senior colleagues and actively seek to reduce or eliminate those concerns identified in a positive manner.
• To embrace safeguarding mechanisms and support staff, patients and supporters at times when safeguarding principles need to be applied.
• All staff have a responsibility to ensure full compliance with Information Governance at all times which includes GDPR, confidentiality and information security.

Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary standard of education or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Computer literate with accurate keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of using information systems to input, store and retrieve patient data
• Significant administrative experience of working in an environment engaging with potentially anxious patients

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Pro-choice
• Reliable
• Conscientious
• Professional
• Flexible approach to work
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring check
• Commitment to the aims & values of NUPAS
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Able to work to the service rota, to meet the needs of the service, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays
• Must be prepared to comply with all policies and procedures
• Adherence to NUPAS uniform policy
• Respect for the sensitive nature of the business including rules around the use of mobile phones and social media in the workplace

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

NUPAS Ltd

Address

N U P A S Ltd

5 Arthur Road

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nupas.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or nationallyrecognised equivalent qualifications)GCSE English and Maths.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbalComputer literate.
• Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and RiskManagement.
• Moderate periods of standing attending to needs of patients and staffModerate periods spent reaching for and lifting light pharmaceutical products.
• Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare.
• Work pattern generally predictable with periods of concentration required for dispensing, accurate use of computer and completing general duties.
• Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
• Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

If you are interested and would like to know more or to arrange an informal visit, please email Tanya Reilly, Dispensary Operations Manager via [email protected] or telephone 01803 656011

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Computer literate
• Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and Risk Management
• Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and prioritise effectively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Pays attention to detail
• Methodical, accurate and analytical
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Conscientious, motivated, reliable and resourceful

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS and the role of Pharmacy

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or nationally recognised equivalent qualification)
• GCSE in MATHS and ENGLISH

Specific Skills

Desirable

• Experience of checking complex prescriptions e.g. oncology, paediatrics

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Magna Care Centre, Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ
• 69 bedded Residential, Dementia Care and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full Time - 4 days per week - weekend working required
• £41,946 annual salary

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in culinary leadership, ability to mentor a team, creative culinary skills, alignment with organizational values of empathy, respect, and growth.

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

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Wimborne

BH21 3BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

experiance

Essential

• in catering

Desirable

• knowledge of catering and cleaning

skills and knowledge

Essential

• understand food sfety systems and procedures

Desirable

• understand infection control principles

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Literate and numerate

Desirable

• NVQ or equivalent in catering and cleaning
• Working in a healthcare environment

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arundel and district hospital

Chichester Road

Arundel

BN18 0AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife with current UK NMC registration
• Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
• Evidence of continuing post-registration education and training
• Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Health visiting experience
• Be able to co-ordinate health promotion initiatives in line with local and national health improvement targets
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
• Experience of organising and managing own workload and that of others
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care and writing care plans
• Experience in providing practice based learning support to others
• Experience of evidence based care
• Experience of supervising staff / students

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in primary care
• Knowledge of current health and social care agenda relevant to area of work and professional practice
• Knowledge of current health legislation [including Change for Children agenda, Children's Plan etc.)
• Current knowledge of child protection issues
• Appropriate knowledge of clinical skills
• Knowledge of quality issues, the audit process and clinical governance
• Knowledge of NMC Code

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Colville Health Centre

London

W11 1PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a professional, confident Ward Manager who can lead, inspire & oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working40 hours a week(Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm)at Cygnet Bury Forestwood.

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

Your day-to-day:

• Provide suggestions, proposals & recommendations to the Hospital Manager aimed at the continued development of the ward.
• Contribute & participate in planned visits to the ward by professional visitors
• Initiate & maintain a monitoring system in relation to professional nursing practice at unit level, including pin numbers & the current registration of all qualified staff
• Ensure that the evaluation of service delivery is user (i.e. patient, carer & family) based
• Advise non-clinical staff within the hospital on management of patients with mental illness.
• Ensure patients rights to confidentiality are respected & that Cygnet Health Care & professional policies are adhered to.

• Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
• Familiar with an in-patient setting
• Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well-informed of the Mental Health Act & the latest nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk.

• £58,920 Per Annum
• NHS & employee discount scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer the attached applicant pack for further details including the Job Description and Personal specification for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level/equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to continuing professional and personal development
• Postgraduate level management qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in leadership, change management or quality improvement
• PRINCE2/ Managing successful Programmes qualification, or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant management and leadership experience at a senior level in an NHS acute and / or community Trust
• Proven experience and ability in managing operational performance with tight financial constraints demonstrating effective budget management
• Experience of capacity planning and translating organisation strategy and vision into operational objectives
• Evidence of successfully leading significant organisational change in developing new models of healthcare delivery
• Demonstrable experience of building, maintaining and leveraging successful relationships with all staff especially clinicians within complex organisations
• An understanding of healthcare planning process and key national healthcare issues
• Demonstrable strong and credible leadership in being able to pull people together across systems and motivate them to deliver common aims and targets
• Demonstrable significant experience of situational leadership, human resource management, coaching and people development

Leadership and management skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills - must be able to both articulate complex issues to a wide range of recipients, both written and verbally
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with the ability to engage, build, coach and sustain relationships both within the Trust and within external organisations
• Able to demonstrate sound financial management skills and understand business centred approach to healthcare provision
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet competing priorities
• Able to take tough decisions and calculated risks and see require action through
• Demonstrates strong commitment to action to achieve equality and diversity in the NHS workforce and for the community
• Excellent project management skills as project manager or sponsor. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to participate in the director on call rota
• Personal resilience
• Demonstrates a coaching, compassionate and empowering leadership style
• Well-developed IT skills
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values at all times and role model positive behaviours
• Experience and understanding of the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities
• Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning

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 and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Corey's Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

Skills

Essential

• A range of skills to support rehabilitation and recovery in the inpatient setting.

Experience

Essential

• Experience implementing care plans to support those with mental and physical health needs.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of the impact of chronic illness on a person's function and identity.

Values Based

Desirable

• 1.Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• 2.Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• 3.Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Inpatient Centre for Psychological Medicine

Brotherton Wing, LGI, Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Driving vehicles adhering to schedules and driving regulations.Moderate to intense physical effort while lifting and carrying items (up to 25kgs) in line with Trust and Directoratepolicies and procedures. Deliveries up and down stairs in some locations.Daily exposure to bodily fluids, blood, fresh tissue, infective agents, and hazardous chemicals associated with pathologyspecimen collection and transportation.Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g., inclement weather, exposure to fumes, dust, and dirt.Regularly washing and cleaning of vans exterior and interior.Varying degrees of mental effort are required throughout the day e.g., there will be a requirement to take instructions,Customer Care Managers. & Pathology staff some of which will need to be written down and these instructions mayalter the transport run previously given to driver.Driving in all types of weather/light conditions requiring mental awareness.Ability to plan routes, responding to changes as required e.g., traffic problems.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of driving commercial vehicles

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to express empathy
• Route planning skills and knowledge of local area.
• Ability to respond to traffic problems, re-routing as required avoiding delays in transportation of patients and/or specimens.
• Able to prioritise urgent schedules.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and expectations
• Knowledge/awareness of basic car maintenance

Desirable

• Manual Handling Skills

Driving Licence

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Basic literacy & Numeracy qualifications

Desirable

• First Aid
• Basic Vehicle Maintenance

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

QE Facilities

Address

QEF Spire House

Glover Industrial Estate

Washington

NE37 3ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• Main duties to include dealing with incoming telephone calls confidently and signpost patients to the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient, and effective way.

• To be able to process appointment requests from patients by telephone or by the relevant NHS approved communication tool, following the Care Navigation protocol.
• To provide a professional and comprehensive information support service to the practice team.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of clerical task, including the use of a PC for data inputting and operation of the EMIS Web system.
• To provide a point of reception contact for patients and act as a focal point of communication between patients doctors and other members of the clinical and administrative staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public.
• Good written and oral skills.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Good IT Skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative and common sense.
• Self-Motivator.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Previous work experience in General Practice with a knowledge of Emis Web.
• Previous work experience involving dealing with the public or customer care in a reception environment.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience of routine administration tasks i.e. filing, record-keeping.

Additional

Essential

• IT Skills (including knowledge of Microsoft products).
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Able to work in a changing environment.
• Enthusiasm for the job.
• Interest in the work of medical receptionist.
• Flexibility of working hours.
• Tidy appearance.
• Personable.
• Honest.

Desirable

• Friendly and approachable.
• Experience dealing with difficult patients.
• Caring.

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

Pendle View Medical Centre

Address

Blackburn Road Medical Practice

257 Blackburn Road

ACCRINGTON

Lancashire

BB5 0AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pendleviewmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.

2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.

3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred. This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive, perceptual and mood screens, personal care, kitchen assessments, feeding assessments and group therapy sessions.

4. Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendation of the discharge destination/placement.

5.Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.

6.Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required. Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required. Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.

7.Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

8.Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital, per referral.

9.Assess for wheelchairs, specialist seating and positioning needs treating as appropriate, referring on to wheelchair and seating clinics as required.

10.Responsible to plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given.

11.Provide specialised Early Phase Rehabilitation for patients with stroke specific and other neurological problems. This can involve: personal activities of daily living, kitchen and eating practice, desensitisation programmes for patients with hypersensitivity, remedial activities to promote overall functioning cognitively, perceptually or physically.

12.Assess, fabricate and monitor thermoplastic and off the shelf splints for patients as appropriate with care plans.

13.Review, record and report regularly on patients treatment and progress to the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.

14.Complex discharge planning, which involves identifying patients and carers needs, and the co-ordination of services in the community, to address the diverse and complex presentation and needs of patients, e.g. arranging the provision of hoist for discharge.

15.Actively participate, liaise and ensure good communication with the MDT, carers, Integrated Community Stroke Pathway, social services, statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a comprehensive discharge package to ensure continuation of care in the community. This includes providing written communication to support the need for services and equipment and online referrals.

16.Liaise effectively with SRU, other hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community teams etc. as necessary, when patients are transferred, completing appropriate referrals online.

17.Provide Patient/Carer Education/Advice. Ensuring patients understand the detail or complexity of the impact of disease and physical and emotional deficits on patients safety and independence in the hospital, home, leisure and workplace.

18.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patient may be depressed, deaf, or who may be unable to accept the diagnosis/prognosis

19.Utilizing interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and involving patients in their treatment, in order to achieve the treatment goal.

20.Provide appropriate advice and support to patients following terminal diagnosis in liaison with the MDT and specialist services including Palliative Care Teams.

21.Impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers, which could have life changing consequences, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding to the effect of hospitalisation and disability.

22.Attend and participate in case conferences, daily whiteboard meetings, therapy huddles and Stroke Pathway Meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.

23.Responsible to maintain competence in the use of moving and handling techniques and equipment, required for the management of highly dependent patients.

24.Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to junior staff where appropriate.

25.Undertake responsibility of the line management of specific staff. Assist and take responsibility for the organising, support and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and support staff within the Team, as required.

26.Responsible for the allocation and organisation of workload within this Team, when the Team Leader is off duty.

27.Adopt a flexible approach in the provision of clinical cover during the absence of other therapists within the team or department.

28.Responsible to take action to ensure defective equipment is withdrawn from service, and report the defects to the OT Manager.

29.Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of assessment / treatment media / equipment / tools being used within the team.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• To be registered as required with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses.

Desirable

• Wheelchair accredited.
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
• Current valid UK driving license

Knowledge

Essential

• To have extensive demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapist in the physical fields.
• To have specific experience in the field of Stroke/Neurology.
• To have specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of OT assessments and treatments in this specialty.
• To have proven knowledge of a wide range of OT equipment and minor adaptations.
• Experience of working as part of a Therapy team and the wider MDT.
• To have good verbal and written English skills.
• To have training, supervisory and /or teaching demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• To have demonstrable experience of supervising student occupational therapists and staff at all grades.
• To have demonstrable experience of staff appraisals.
• To have demonstrable experience in teaching other members of the MDT team both internal and external settings.
• To have demonstrable experience in delivering patient education.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Professional manner
• To have demonstrable experience to be able to prioritise complex caseload and allocate workload to the team.
• To have good time management skills.
• Leadership qualities

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• To have a co-operative nature and be able to get on well with others, work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Be steady and dependable and able to persist in difficult situations without being distracted
• Recognise own limitation.

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide strategic and expert leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education, ensuring alignment with best practice, workforce capability requirements, and patient safety priorities.

Ensure all education programmes are evidence-based, competency driven, and compliant with professional, regulatory, and statutory standards.

Oversee the development and implementation of curricula, assessment frameworks, and training methodologies across all healthcare professions.

Lead innovation in education delivery, including the adoption of advanced technologies such as simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Establish robust quality assurance mechanisms to ensure all internal and externally commissioned education meets defined standards of excellence.

Develop targeted workforce development initiatives aligned to service needs, funding streams, and organisational priorities.

Ensure effective systems are in place to evaluate programme impact, including KPIs, outcome measures, and return on investment.

Lead the Trusts preparedness for external inspections, ensuring all required evidence and documentation is maintained and accessible.

Contribute to the development of postgraduate education strategy, including strengthening partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Oversee study leave governance and equitable access to professional development opportunities with a budget of over £1 million

Monitor clinical incidents linked to workforce capability and ensure learning is translated into education and training interventions.

Lead the annual education review across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, feedback from national and local surveys and supporting workforce planning, reporting to NHSE.

Develop and deliver a comprehensive contracted education plan, including commissioning, performance management, and evaluation.

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with HEIs and external providers to maximise collaborative learning opportunities.

Negotiate and manage contractual agreements for education provision, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes.

Promote a culture of continuous professional development and lifelong learning across Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP workforce groups.

Provide regular performance and impact reports, including financial and quality metrics.

Innovative and creative approach to addressing workforce challenges.

Use workforce information to inform education strategy.

Contribute to and lead elements of the Trust-wide Education Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and national policy.

Review and develop education-related policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and funding agreements.

Establish robust governance systems for quality assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Ensure full organisational compliance with external regulatory and inspection requirements.

Develop business cases and secure external funding to enhance education provision and infrastructure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP/HCS
• Holds or is working towards a master's level qualification in health, education, leadership or other relevant area
• Leadership development training or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education
• Proven evidence of recent continued professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive demonstrable experience of managing and leading change within services, programmes or projects, or areas with highly complex working practices
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing teams in a clinical and education service.
• Demonstrable experience of financial management, funding bids and contract management.
• Able to deliver strategies, business plans and business cases.
• Proven track record of managing quality assurance systems

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Expert oral and written communication skills with an ability to use a range of virtual communication platforms, IT systems and software packages.
• Effective interpersonal skill and an ability to establish credibility, and build rapport and respect with staff at all levels
• An ability to provide and receive highly complex information and communicate it in an easily accessible format to various stakeholders
• Ability to think critically and creatively and innovate in response to new and complex challenges.

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 21/10/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Literate and numerate
• Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, moving and handling (on the job training)
• Food Safety Level 2 or Equivalent

Desirable

• Good level of general education
• NVQ 2
• Welcome Host

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working in hospitality or kitchen environment.

Desirable

• Experience in working in a large scale kitchen environment.
• Experience of dealing with the general public.

Language Requirements

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradoc Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Proven literacy and numeracy skills
• Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous relevant experience within e.g.,HR/admin/finance
• Previous IT experience, ideally working withstaffing related software products
• Experience of working with a range of people with different roles and levels of knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, ideally working with clinical staff

Skills

Essential

• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Able to provide system support
• Aptitude to learn Flexible Workforce systems
• Able to work under pressure and to prioritise conflicting deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Avnet House

Rutherford Close

Stevenage

SG1 2EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be accountable for:

• Assisting in the financial management process within the CHC, Mental health and LDA finance team with key duties as follows:

Processing of invoices for payment for packages of care

Month end Reporting for Team responsible areas

Annual financial management duties to support the production of Annual Accounts

Reporting of financial information as required to budget managers

Responding to routine queries from stakeholders

Application of Microsoft Office suite and other applications such as Oracle ledger

• Supporting the Senior Finance Officer in specific analysis linked to packages of care under CHC/MH/LDA including reconciliation of ledger to the ICBs client databases
• Validating invoices for payment against the client databases record of commitments and investigating reasons for differences, supporting personal health budget (PHBs) payments and audits, appeals and retrospective payment requirements
• Checking through unpaid invoices on the system for potential duplicates plus invoices without a supplier setup
• Supporting the set-up of new providers, working with the financial control team
• Processing transactions such as journals, invoices, IPFs and budget adjustments as necessary
• Taking telephone calls from providers and through enquiry on the accounts payable system, identify payments made to them and if necessary, chase the relevant personnel or SBS for outstanding items
• Inputting and processing financial information, completing routine variance analysis, journal entries etc
• Maintaining accurate working papers and recording of ledger transactions for audit purposes
• Completing ad hoc analysis of the budgets within the teams portfolio with assistance from the Senior Finance Officer
• Resolving queries from managers and budget holders regarding any accounts payable matters.
• Monitor invoices on hold to ensure they are held for valid reasons and taken off hold as required or responsible.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and conform to necessary standards
• Assisting in the delivery of information to support the annual planning cycle
• Supporting the wider objectives of the finance team as appropriate
• Assisting the team to ensure that the ICB adheres to its governance framework and complies with the relevant statutory regulation
• Liaising with CHC leads as required to assist in financial issues including budget or payment errors, modelling simple service changes etc
• Actioning processes such as Waivers, Requisitions and Workforce Management requests for the Finance team and support the commissioning teams in the process.
• Actively participating in departmental training as well as HFMA and One NHS Finance programmes.

Please refer to the full job description attached

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring and considerate, with a genuine passion for improving the lives of our communities
• Respectful and able to listen to/take on board feedback from others
• Open and honest, ensuring that you are approachable in conducting your role
• Understanding of individual differences
• Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Good time keeping
• Ability to maintain calm under pressure
• Flexible approach to work

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work to own initiative and maintain a high level of organisation

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer or patient-facing environment
• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment, where use of computerised systems was a regular requirement
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to Analyse, interpret and communicate useful financial information from large volumes of data in accordance with strict deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of ordering equipment and services
• Experience of working in NHS finance
• Understanding of Data Protection legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills promoting a professional, positive, helpful and friendly environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborating with others to achieve excellence
• Problem solving skills
• Being inclusive, supportive and empowering others
• Engaging and enabling others working towards the same goals

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good General Education to Secondary School (E)
• *Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E)
• *Ability to read and write English (E)

Desirable

• *Food Safety Level 2 (D)

Experience

Essential

• *Able to work as a team member (E)
• *Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E)

Desirable

• *Experience working in the cleaning industry (D)
• *Previous NHS experience working in a similar role (D)
• *Catering experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Organisational skills (E)
• *Enthusiastic (E)
• *Flexible to the needs of the service (E)
• *Able to use initiative (E)
• *Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role (E)
• *Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies (E)
• *Reliable (E)
• *Punctual (E)
• *Strong Communicator (E)
• *Friendly (E)
• *Ability to work shifts

Desirable

• *Good communication and inter-personal skills (E)Electronic communication device skills (D)
• *Previous experience of health and safety within a healthcare environment (D)

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
• Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

If you are interested and would like to know more or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Simon Gardner - Superintendent pharmacist on 01803 656011

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Computer literate
• Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and Risk Management
• Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and prioritise effectively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Pays attention to detail
• Methodical, accurate and analytical
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Conscientious, motivated, reliable and resourceful

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS and the role of Pharmacy

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or nationally recognised equivalent qualifications)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification

Specific Skills

Desirable

• Experience of checking complex prescriptions e.g. oncology, paediatrics

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• We are looking for applicants with proven experience in the care sector.
• All new starters will be given the opportunity for specialist training and also support in completion of the care certificate.
• For further information regarding the role responsibilities and entry requirements, please see the combined job description and person specification.

Important:

• Unfortunately, our department are unable to support sponsorship for this role. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship now or in the near future will not be considered for this position.
• If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Understands the need for strict confidentiality
• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Desirable

• Care certificate

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations.
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual.
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by our Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ainslie Ward Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person Specification

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Essential

• NMC Registered (Level 1) Adult Nursing.

Desirable

• Interest in or experience of specialist surgery: Trauma and Orthopaedics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of meeting revalidation, specialist surgical skills and mandatory training requirements
• Knowledge of clinical governance and how they are key in-patient safety and assessing risk

Desirable

• oAwareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives that affect us particularly in the south west peninsular

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Diploma or degree in nursing
• Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal and written skills
• To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
• Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and friendly attitude
• Ability to manoeuvre and handle clients and equipment in line with manual handling procedures
• Dealing with large workload in varying environments
• Able to deal with new environments, workloads and working teams on a regular basis sometimes daily

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working in acute care
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of team working
• Ability to work shifts including nights
• Able to work flexibly
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Extended nursing skills, IV's, Catheters, Venepuncture

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Simpson Ward Torbay Hospital

Lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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