Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

Consultation and Clinical Work

To provide highly specialist mental health advice and consultation to social workers Islington's service for CLA and Care Experienced Young People - to support their practice and management of children and young people aged 0-18 with a range of presentations and needs. To attend group supervision, sharing clinical and mental health knowledge and expertise to contribute to case discussion. To facilitate individual and joint consultations with social workers, supervising social workers, and other professionals in the parenting team, to enhance their trauma and DDP informed practice. To facilitate individual and joint consultations specifically focussing on reunification and repair of parent-child relationships To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills of the CLA workforce and to support embedding of the social work practice model. To provide specialist assessment and intervention for young people looked after, leaving care, their carers, families and professional networks, using evidence based and innovative ways of engagement and intervention. It is expected that 20% of the job plan would be allocated to direct clinical work, whether with foster carers, keyworkers or young people. To formulate and devise clinical management plans for a range of specialist psychological interventions; individual, family and group. To provide high quality reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, as required. To liaise with professionals in health, mental health, education, social care and voluntary sector services, as required To work autonomously providing a specialist clinical service within To ensure the regular use of routine outcomes as part of evaluating the impact of the clinical, consultation and other work offered. To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of children/carers, adhering to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others To conform to the provisions of the Health and Safety Act and to comply with local statutory training including the appropriate level of Child Protection, on an annual basis or as required.

Teaching, training and supervision

To attend regular clinical supervision and participate in team and service training, as required. To provide clinical supervision and line management of trainees and other CAMHS staff, as required by the team and service. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical staff as required. To continue to develop skills in professional post-graduate teaching, training, consultation and supervision

Management, policy and service development

To provide line management for junior clinicians within the service as required by the Team Managers. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To be involved, as appropriate, in the recruitment, short listing and interviewing of CAMHS Clinicians and Assistant Clinicians. To attend, as required, a range of interagency meetings to represent the team in a delegated role, offering guidance, where appropriate, ensuring that issues relating to the service are noted and brought to the attention of the Team manager. To assist, in the integration and development of user participation, outcomes measures, and evidence-based treatment approaches in line with the wider CAMHS strategy for service improvement.

Research and service evaluation

To use feedback and outcome measures to review impact in clinical work and service development To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members To contribute to service development (and if necessary, undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research).

General To demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of the role To ensure the development and maintenance of the highest personal standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders line manager. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues of relevance to the service and client group. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities, appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be agreed with Manager Community CAMHS. To be cognisant and respectful of CAMHS CLA Pledges. To be cognisant and respectful of Whittingtons ICARE values. To be cognisant and respectful of values, policies and procedures of Islington Council, where we are situated.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy from an ACP accredited training school
• Registration with relevant professional body: ACP - Association of Child Psychotherapists
• Experience of offering consultation and reflective practice to professionals outside of mental health

Desirable

• Advanced training / qualifications e.g. Dyadic Development Psychotherapy/ Mentalisation based approaches
• Advanced clinical skills qualifications
• Discipline specific supervisor training

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability and skills to offer consultation to professionals individually and in group
• Ability to work with complex professional networks, with evidence of experience of working in children's social care
• Ability to manage within a busy and challenging context, drawing on trauma informed practice for self- care and to support social care colleagues
• Skills and experience in psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with looked after children
• Skills and experience in assessment and management of mental health risk
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical records and in the use of electronic recording systems
• Skills and experience in developing and delivering training
• Ability to supervise range of clinical and non -clinical staff, as required
• Ability to form effective working relationships with a range of professionals in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts
• Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of range of problems presented to CAMHS and adult mental health services
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Interest and ability to contribute to service development
• Ability to reflect on systemic issues

Desirable

• Skills and experience working with parental / adult mental health
• Skills in neurodevelopmental assessments

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of child and adolescent mental health work.
• Demonstrable evidence of clinical experience with children looked after and care experienced young people- and interest in working with this client group.
• Experience of delivering a mental health service in a social care or other multiagency setting.
• Commitment to, and experience of using feedback and outcome measures to measure impact
• Knowledge of relevant clinical research literature re: the impact of developmental trauma
• Knowledge of relevant policy, practice and legislative frameworks

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of reunification work with children and birth parents
• Knowledge and experience of Developmental Dyadic Psychotherapy and its application in Social Work Practice
• Experience line managing clinical and/or non-clinical staff
• Experience working with parental / adult mental health

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Enthusiasm and a creative approach to using clinical skills with clients, social care colleagues and the team
• Passion for working alongside social care colleagues to improve outcomes for children who have experienced care
• Agreement to join our CAMHS CLA commitments

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Islington Social Care, 3 Elwood Street

Elwood Street, London, N5 1EB

London

N5 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with evidence of continuing professional development.
• First degree
• Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of the role of a Research Midwife
• Knowledge of Clinical Research Governance
• Understanding of professional and current issues in midwifery and gynaecology, and in clinical research
• Knowledge of current women's health studies running within UCLH
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working as Midwife within a women's health clinical area
• 2 years post registration
• Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care

Desirable

• Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload.
• High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
• Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

Desirable

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1. To demonstrate an ability to implement interventions and staff development at a whole school level including joint target setting and outcome monitoring.
2. To demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of language and communication problems in school aged children up to 11 years, providing appropriate specialist assessment and intervention and evaluating outcomes.
3. To demonstrate specialist knowledge in this clinical area underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures
4. To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases
5. To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice
6. To demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and differentiate the curriculum and develop communication friendly schemes of work.
7. To work with Early Years Services and Camden Service for Young People to support effective transition of children into and out of this service provision.
8. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with a wide range of SLCN, including ASD.
9. To work closely with children, carers and families and school staff in order to agree plan of management.
10. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible
11. To employ excellent communication skills.
12. To demonstrate skills in motivating children and /or carers to engage in the interventions, targets and outcomes.
13. To employ counselling skills with parents/carers of children on the caseload.
14. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the childrens difficulties and implications of the same.
15. To demonstrate the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies as designated by the commissioning provisions.
16. To monitor and review the progress of children against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate.
17. To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements, based on research and evidence based practice.
18. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in education and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate e.g. the local offer.
19. To manage and prioritise a specialist caseload under supervision, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc
20. To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required, including Educational, Health and Social Care Plans.
21. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, recognising and resolving potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs
22. To ensure that children are referred on to other services as appropriate.
23. To contribute to Whittington Healths systems of clinical governance, developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others
24. To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct

Liaison and Teamwork:

1. To contribute to the function of clinical teams both multi disciplinary and uni disciplinary by discussing own and others input around childrens needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan.

2. To liaise and share information with health, educational and other professionals as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines

3. To contribute to meetings, co-production meetings, annual reviews, case conferences and multi-agency team meetings, as appropriate, contributing to inter-agency / multi-agency team building and policy development where appropriate, e.g. education, social services and the voluntary sector.

4. To undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Speech and Language Therapy, which may include a change in workplace.

Administration

1. To carry out administrative duties including activity data collection, updating this accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within local Trust guidelines

2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients

Personal and Professional Development

1. To participate in annual appraisal ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service, School and organisational plans.
2. To attend specialist short courses and advanced training in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist SLT working in this field and maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration
3. To contribute to team meetings and participate in in-service training as required.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• BSc. in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
• Registered Member of RCSLT

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information to parents /carers and other professionals in a variety of clinical situations
• Ability to motivate clients and carers to participate in treatment and carry out advice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and/or clients with a range of speech, language and communication needs of different ages
• Experience of implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for children with communication needs in range of settings
• Experience of writing SMART goals and outcoming them

Desirable

• Some experience of delivering training to a range of audiences e.g. teachers, teaching assistants and specialist education and health professionals
• Writing statutory assessment advice and awareness of SEN and Educational policies, EHC Plans etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate speech, language and communication skills relevant to a range of communication difficulties
• Understanding of statutory processes regarding education for children with special education needs

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

5 Pancras Square

London

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the clinical provision of diabetic/high risk foot care.To undertake tailored care packages dependent on patients complex needs. To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis of their condition.Formulate and deliver individual treatment plans based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and utilize extended skills such as offloading and performing ABPis/toe pressures as necessary.To evaluate and review agreed patient treatment outcomes to facilitate patients engagement/self-care/onward referral.To work in close collaboration with the community foot protection team including theDiabetic Specialist Nurse, Tissue Viability Specialist and DNs to ensure an Holistic approach to the management of the at-risk and high risk patient.To take a proactive role in the planning and delivery of Health Promotion and Health Education to users and health care professionals (HCP). Including promoting the department services toother HCP to ensure appropriate patients are referred to Podiatry.To understand offloading the high-risk foot and prescribe, modify, and fit off the shelf orthoses/insoles as required. To liaise with extended care network including orthopaedics, and surgical appliances to ensure that the patients rehabilitation needs are met.

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent, and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.To work within Trust clinical guidelines, national and professional body guidelines and standards, thus, to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards andmonitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate.To be responsible for maintaining accurate comprehensive patient treatment records in line with recognised professional standards of practice (i.e. Royal College of Podiatrists) and RFLpolicies. To record patient appointment outcomes on Rio within 24 hours.To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.Where appropriate, to supervise and provide mentoring to other podiatrists and foot careassistants.To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock in own work area. To manage and develop in-house diabetic/high risk training events, and toparticipate in and attend staff and therapy team meetings.To refer patients on as necessary to other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care is provided and to follow Trust referral timelines.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Podiatry with LA certificate and POM
• HCPC Registered
• Completion of diabetic post-graduate programmes

Experience

Essential

• Broad based post graduate NHS experience with significant component in diabetic outpatients
• Experience in advanced neurovascular, and gait assessment and orthotic provision
• Experience of working as part of a team and of supervising staff

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and organise a case load, and work in a busy environment
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to facilitate diagnosis and the development of treatment plans. Underpinned by understanding clinical governance in relation to podiatric care.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Enfield Community Services, Podiatry Department, Pine Lodge

St Michael's Site

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st October 2026

The interviews are due on 13th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC HNC / HND / Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ III Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualification in relevant topic

Desirable

• Qualification and experience in Fire Alarms, Control Systems or Mechanical / Motor Con BTEC or City and Guilds in Medical Gas Pipeline and Vacuum Systems and Btec or City and Guilds in Decontamination Equipment and Sterilisation
• Electrical or Mechanical Testing and Inspection

Experience

Essential

• Able to make workload assessments and allocation
• Experience of working in an industrial environment; Electrical / Mechanical Services Systems Maintenance
• Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience in a Hospital maintenance environment
• Experience of working with Electrical or Mechanical systems

Desirable

• Hospital experience
• Working with natural gas systems
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise and a full understanding of Electrical or Mechanical Services and Electrical Control Systems
• Full understanding of UPS, IPS and generator standby power systems

Desirable

• Working knowledge of hospital equipment
• Electrical knowledge of Nurse call systems
• Working knowledge of ventilation and cooling systems
• Working knowledge of steam systems, cooling systems and BMS control systems
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems

Skills

Essential

• Quality Electrical or Mechanical work
• Fault finding, installation and maintenance
• Administration duties such as updating worksheets / job tickets
• Data input / completion of PPM worksheets
• Quality Electrical or Mechanical Work
• Fault finding, Installation and Maintenance
• Ability to communicate verbally, by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust.
• Capable of standing in for Supervisor to prioritise work to the rest of the team and to issue job tickets when required
• Able to work as part of a team or in isolation
• Able to evaluate and solve problems in situ

Desirable

• Pipe Welding
• Steriliser Maintenance

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To speak with patients on the telephone to advise of bookings.
• To greet all patients in a warm and friendly manner.
• To treat all patients at all times in a sensitive, honest and courteous manner.
• To advise and direct patients throughout their visit, maintaining good customer relationship and care.
• To assist patients with outpatient administrative queries.
• To receive patients into clinic, ensuring that all personal details are correct on the hospital information system (Alex Health) and change details as required.
• To book patients on Alex Health to show attendance.
• To answer the department phone in a polite and friendly manner, dealing with day-to-day queries or efficiently forwarding the call to the appropriate person.
• To carry out any other clerical duties which may arise within the department.
• To complete any other administrative duties as required.
• To deal with enquiries from all service users in a helpful, courteous and diplomatic manner.
• To work flexibly according to the needs of the service, including cover of colleagues during periods of leave.
• To work on own initiative and make confident decisions as required to ensure efficient service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level 2 standard in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
• NVQ3 level or equivalent administration experience.
• ECDL or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous recent clerical experience
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive data
• Experience and/or knowledge of using ALEX HEALTH and CRIS
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of booking patients in line with National and Trust waiting time standards
• Experience and/or knowledge of at least one electronic booking system currently used by the Trust.
• Previous experience within an admission function dept. in the NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for reliable, flexible and well-motivated individuals who take pride in their work, to work as Domestics Supervisor at QE Hospital. Main job purpose and duties are focused around the cleaning of the patient environment. Duties may also include food and beverage service in the patient environment.

We are committed to the delivery of a high quality patient experience. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team under pressure and have a flexible attitude to your work to meet service needs.

• Ordering and maintaining stock using stock management system. Order non stock items to meet service needs
• Carry out return to work interviews, complete step one reviews in line with the managing attendance policy

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding customer care and quality standards (E)
• oCleaning procedures and protocols (E) oCleaning chemicals application and storage(
• Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting at a Supervisory level (E)

Desirable

• oConstructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships
• oPersonal organisation and time management
• oExcellent communicator (written and verbal)
• oGood organisational skills
• oAbility to work under pressure and to tight dead lines

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

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in switchboard or contact centre

Desirable

• Customer Services qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience managing telecoms
• Demonstrative technical experience in software applications
• Working within multidisciplinary teams
• People management experience
• Working with communication systems and information networks
• Demonstrative technical experience in software applications
• IT Systems management

Desirable

• Experience of improving work procedures and practices
• Experience of Clinical systems
• Training experience
• Experience of System Implementation in the NHS
• Experience of System Implementation/planning

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of Telephone systems and bleep services
• Good problem solving and negotiating skills
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with a range of people including non-technical users, managers, suppliers, contractors, facilities management and medical staff
• Able to record complex technical details accurately and able to document technical procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with a range of people including non-technical users, managers, suppliers, contractors, facilities management and medical staff
• Able to plan and organise a number of activities and continually reprioritise to meet changing deadlines and in response to unforeseen problems or events
• Excellent communication skills and able to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
• Competent with using, managing and training multiple IT Systems

Desirable

• High standards of administration and record keeping
• Understanding and knowledge of health service information systems and the role of Information Governance
• Change management knowledge and experience of large system deployments within 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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifcations

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or Rehab Engineer
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate specialist qualification/significant post graduate experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions
• Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments and record keeping
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Vaughan Building

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on The Links services and to view the person specification, job description and application form/apply for this post please visit our website: https://www.redcarlink.com (The Link will only accept a completed application along with a CV - you must email both).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

Other

• Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

• Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

• Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

• Work in partnership with The Link Charitable Trust

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychological Therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

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

The Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.redcarlink.com/vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

To work as part of the Virtual Ward team to provide holistic and specialist end-of-life care to patients to meet their preferred place of care; whilst working flexibly and responding to changing situations within the community.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

To demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people safe

To report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person

To report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person

To maintain an awareness of the hospices policies in relation to safeguarding

Key responsibilities:

To carry out agreed tasks involving direct patient care and activities within patients' homes, (IPU and Outpatient unit as required) working within the level of training and competence.

To assist in physical care involving hygiene, elimination, eating and drinking, mobilisation, rest, sleep and comfort needs.

To assist in meeting the patients and their familys spiritual and psychological needs, recognising and respecting religious and cultural beliefs.

To respect the patients need for social interaction or solitude, recognising the importance of work and recreation.

To assist in providing support and comfort for the dying patient and his/her family.

To work as part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service supporting the OneCall service alongside community nursing team overnight which includes answering the phone and any duties delegated by the nursing staff. This could involve completing documentation on SystemOne, driving, stock checking, preparing equipment for nursing colleagues and supporting patients with personal care needs.

To assist in effective verbal and written communication between patients, families and professionals working in the community and Hospice.

To maintain accurate records of patient care.

To perform certain clinical tasks such as bladder washouts - if appropriate and after passing competencies and training.

To refer to additional Hospice services or/and District Nurse or Family Support Worker any symptoms, concerns for either the patient or family and changes or deterioration of the patient's condition.

To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.

Responsibilities for all staff:

Act as a positive ambassador for St Elizabeth Hospice

Where the postholder is a member of a professional body, comply to the professional standards set by that body. Ensure registration is current and practice continuous professional development.

Because of the special nature of the hospice and its work, the postholder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standards of care and engagement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy
• NVQ level II or Care Certificate (be prepared to complete if do not possess)

Desirable

• NVQ level III in direct care

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess patient needs, training will be given.
• Demonstrable experience of team working.
• To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Community/palliative care experience.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluation appropriate care packages.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator ability to establish and maintain communication with patients, their families and colleagues.
• Ability to undertake routine assessments and deliver care to meet individual needs.
• IT literate ability to use Microsoft packages and Outlook or willingness to undertake training.
• Own transport/current driving licence.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others
• Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Can do attitude

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

St Elizabeth Hospice

Address

565 Foxhall Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 8LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached 'Job Description' link on this advert.

Person Specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential

• oTeam work approach
• oWilling and able to take personal responsibility
• oFlexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• oSupports learning and development of self and others

Experience

Essential

• Experience of cleaning in a hospital or similar setting
• Experience of food service in a hospital or similar setting

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree
• License to practice & HCPC Registration
• Membership of RCSLT
• GCSEs (including A -- C grade in English & Maths, or equivalent)
• 3 passes at A level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Able to assess develop and implement appropriate programmes of care, write reports and evaluate outcomes and treatment to meet the needs of the clients
• Wide range of experience with different client groups at undergraduate level
• Knowledge of and adherence to national and local clinical guidelines
• Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and shares information within these constraints
• Demonstrates knowledge about children's communication difficulties
• Sound understanding of SEND Code of Practice and Experts at Hand initiative.
• Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development and take steps to meet those needs
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, national and local clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Developing specialist level skills in at least one area of clinical practice, such as speech sound disorder, dysfluency, cleft lip and palate, complex communication, special school provision etc.

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Community Nursing

Friars Gate,  1011 Stratford Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Interview date: TBC

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• A registered mental health/Learning disability nurse with significant experience at band 5
• Care Plan and risk Assessment knowledge
• Ability to shift Lead and supervise others
• Management of crisis situation

Desirable

• Has worked in an Acute Hospital Setting previously
• Has a Post Registration qualification
• Is a practice Supervisor

Meets Shortlisting criteria

Essential

• Registered mental health/ learning Disability Nurse with Significant Experience at band 5
• Extensive knowledge of Risk and Crisis management
• Clinical Leadership and Supervision Skills
• Commitment to Professional Development and Quality Improvement

Desirable

• A Recognised Post-Registration Qualification
• Practice Assessors Qualification

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Plumbing qualification to City & Guilds certificate or NVQ Level 3 , other recognised course at the appropriate level.
• Domestic / Commercial Gas Safe certification.

Desirable

• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
• HTM Competent person
• NHC or HND in related field.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of NHS environment.
• Significant experience with all types of mechanical and gas installations.
• Experience of managing safe systems of work.

Desirable

• Worked within NHS environment. Experience across electrical and building trades. One-year supervisory experience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to interact at all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Satisfactory attendance to work.
• Work to deadlines.
• Current driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate sound technical mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate generic engineering, electrical and building maintenance knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of the application of Health and Safety laws.

Skills

Essential

• Logical and systematic thinker.
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communicator (verbally & written).
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Satisfactory attendance to work.
• Work to deadlines.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards Hospital

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, with current live registration with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.
• Post registration training and continuing professional development relevant to psychosis, rehabilitation or assertive outreach.
• Training in supervision, mentorship or practice education.

Desirable

• Training in psychosocial interventions or Thorn.
• Family therapy or family work training.
• Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification relevant to the care group.
• Evidence of leadership or management training, or a willingness to undertake this.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of psychosis, rehabilitation and assertive outreach
• approaches and their impact on service users and carers.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other legislation relevant to this client group
• Skills in risk assessment and risk management, including in situations of high clinical complexity
• Skills in engaging and sustaining contact with people who are reluctant or difficult to engage.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities and skills in engaging with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, presentation and IT skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and make decisions under pressure.

Desirable

• Skills in psychosocial interventions. Knowledge of dual diagnosis models and of working alongside substance misuse services.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community mental health setting, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
• Experience of holding and managing a complex caseload, including assessment, care planning, risk management and review.
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision to qualified staff.
• Experience of undertaking appraisals or Personal Development Reviews.
• Experience of day-to-day staffing management, including rostering, annual leave and sickness absence
• Experience of incident reporting and review, and of contributing to investigations,
• complaints and safeguarding processes.
• Experience of maintaining clinical records on an electronic patient record system, and of monitoring record keeping standards within a team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a rehabilitation or assertive outreach service.
• Experience of deputising for a manager, or of holding day to day operational responsibility for a team.
• Experience of Healthroster or a comparable rostering system.
• Experience of RiO or SystmOne.
• Experience of leading or contributing to service change and quality improvement.
• Experience of working with supported accommodation and housing providers.
• Experience of working with people who use substances.
• Experience of audit, research or teaching.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Motivated, flexible and resilient in approach.
• Able to lead and motivate a team through a period of service change.
• Reliable, organised and able to hold responsibility consistently.
• Committed to inclusive practice and to supporting staff wellbeing.
• Able to build good relationships with service users, carers, staff, other professionals and external partners.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the borough to undertake community visits, including to people's homes, supported accommodation and hospital sites.
• Ability to work safely in community settings, including lone working in line with Trust policy.
• Willingness to work flexibly across extended operating patterns should the service model change.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

2nd Floor 92 Bath Road

London

TW3 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Service Line: Learning Disabilities

Summary of the role

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Cygnet Wallace

Salary Range: £34,991 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: FTC with a set end date of 14/12/2026

Start Date: ASAP

If mutually agreed the end date can be brought forward

Cygnet Wallace (Cygnet Wallace Hospital, DD3 9AG)

Situated in a residential area of Dundee, Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18 bed specialist high dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours.

We are proud to provide a specialist service focused on recovery, independence and positive outcomes for the individuals in our care. Our experienced multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to create personalised care pathways that support each person to reach their full potential.

Our ever-evolving service offers a safe, th erapeutic and structured environment, supported by experienced clinical leadership and a compassionate team.

Cygnet Wallace Hospital is located in the city of Dundee, which has an extensive array of community amenities to access, including leisure centres, social clubs, shops, colleges, and work placement settings. Service users can also enjoy walks and visits to the nearby botanical gardens and Discovery Quay.

The post holder will be supervised by the specialist Occupational Therapist on site.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking

• Free meals for staff on duty

• Group pension plan helping you save for your future

• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

• Wellbei ng centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter), at [email protected] or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT): at [email protected]

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

s as our own*

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dundee

DD3 9AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will compile and disseminate relevant resources.

• The post-holder will work closely with both psychologists and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team

• The post holder will promote and maintain good working relationships with clients, their families, carers and other external agencies

• The post-holder will assist in the development and delivery of individual and group interventions for clients with mental health difficulties delivering evidence based psychological therapies according to the service users presenting difficulties and team requirements.

• To use supervision to support own work and to prepare for supervision.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of working with people in a clinical or other supportive environment

Desirable

• Experience of further training

Desirable

Essential

• Experience of working therapeutically with people with severe mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with substance/alcohol misuse. Experience of working with people with psychosis. Experience of working with people experiencing psychological trauma.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Shropshire CMHS

25 Corve St

Ludlow

SY8 1DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience to vocational qualification level 3.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Understands and complies with CSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. The post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hospital@Home Vaughan Building

Ruckhall Lane

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• 3 A levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
• OR as a level 3 apprenticeship (e.g. senior healthcare support worker apprenticeship or another level 3 qualification pathway
• OR equivalent clinical experience / expertise within AHP profession underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE (Grades 9-4 or A*-C)

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through experience
• Experience of multi-disciplinary record keeping
• Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load and prioritise
• Ability to work independently (under guidance) using own knowledge skills and initiative acknowledging role boundaries

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the environment that they are working
• Able to demonstrate awareness of own limitations and need to ask for help
• Evidence of ability to communicate and work with team
• Ability to adapt and to needs of the service
• Shows evidence of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
• Reliable
• Experience at band 2 or equivalent within relevant profession
• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post
• Able to meet moving and handling requirements of post
• Able to deal sensitively and safely with blood and bodily fluids

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

Leominster Community Hospital

Herefordshire

HR6 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Before applying for this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent experience
• ICT Qualification to the competency level of ECDL/CLAIT etc.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
• Evidence of continuous development and acquisition of new skills and knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a hospital or community setting and have an understanding of Patient Flow - both admission avoidance and discharge
• Experience of working with clinical and none clinical staff and relationship management.
• Experience of using computer based information systems in an office environment.
• Ability and experience of using IT systems including Microsoft Office and have accurate and competent keyboard skills
• Experience in work planning, and prioritising

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Wyrley Health Centre

Wardles Lane

Great Wyrley

WS6 6EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Here on Oak ward we provide inpatient facilities for older adults mental health problems, and we are looking for caring, compassionate individual to work within our older adult inpatient team who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an older adult environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude, and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most challenging times.

With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery, and positive care in your work with your patients.

If you would like to discuss the role further please don't hesitate to contact Sharon Madden, Ward Manager - [email protected]

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team and delivering a customer focused service.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with Mental Health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with Older Adults with Mental Health Needs

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
• Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions, and an ability to manage one's own emotional state.
• Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Holly Ward, The Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the full details of the job description and person specification.

Please contact Katie Gregory Senior Administrator ICC For Urgent Care for more information by emailing [email protected] arrange a call or on Microsoft Teams

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent or Functional skills (English and Maths) Level 2
• RSA Stage III Word Processing / Text Processing or equivalent
• ECDL/CLAIT IT qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ/ Level 3 Business administration

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in administration support role including dealing with telephone enquiries / referrals in a timely manner
• Previous experience of data input
• Demonstrable ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Experience of using Rio
• Experience of dealing with sensitive/distressing issues
• Administrative experience of working in a healthcare service
• Previous Call handler or equivalent experience
• Customer Service Qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills and work on own initiative
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel etc.
• Provide training/advice to other team members on use of computer packages
• Standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC/NMC and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training and identify own development needs
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to travel if required
• To work on own initiative when required
• Adheres and demonstrates trust behaviours:

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Admin Suite

Haywood Hospital

Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy

Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas

Assist Occupational Therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programme in the unit and community

Actively contribute to service development activities

To undertake escorting duties as requested

To prepare equipment/materials/ingredients for each individual/group session

Attend relevant meetings as required

Communicate effectively within the Occupational Therapy team and with other colleagues

Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required

Accurately record statistical information

Provide both oral and written reports about patients as required

Undertake administrative tasks as required by the OT team and the unit

Maintain stock under own control as required and ordering of ingredients and stock rotation including checking of deliveries

Work to a high standard in completion of all duties

Participation in quality assurance programmes as required

Check machinery and equipment and report any faults

Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment.

Ensure all work is carried out in line with food safety legislation

Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to specific activity risk management plans.

Work within Food, Health and Safety legislation, Trust policies and local procedures including HACCP food safety legislation and comply with all documentation.

Report to senior staff any safety concerns about materials or equipment used within the designated areas taking remedial action where appropriate.

Encourage patients in the designated area to behave in a safe and appropriate manner and deal with concerns about patients, referring on where appropriate.

Participate in the Trusts Performance Appraisal and Development process in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Continually update and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities as relevant to their personal development and to the development of the service.

Complete all essential training

Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression
• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/GCE English Language and Maths or equivalent
• Catering qualification i.e. City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Food hygiene qualification

Training

Essential

• Training specific to the area of expertise (catering or vocational areas)
• Willingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the area of expertise

Desirable

• Training specific to mental health care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a catering environment
• Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
• Experience of daily organisation and planning of practical tasks with others to deliver a service
• Experience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services

Desirable

• Experience of working in forensic mental health/learning disability settings
• Experience of working in Occupational Therapy teams
• Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
• Experience of developing services
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of catering environments
• Understanding of the purpose of rehabilitation, recovery and occupational therapy
• Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues
• Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Understanding of Wathwood Hospital medium secure unit and its purpose
• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Good verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms
• Good IT skills to enable effective delivery of services
• Ability to identify risk in a catering/kitchen setting and adhere to relevant policy and procedure

Desirable

• Other skills relevant to the post

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Requirement to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotherham

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

For more details or an informal chat, please contact Anna Redpath via the contact details below.

Person Specification

Clinical

Essential

• Clinical Experience 2 years minimum
• Clinical Knowledge
• NMC registration

Desirable

• Community Nursing experience
• Acute clinical experience
• Health Assessment Module

Education

Essential

• Health Assessment Module

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barker Unit, Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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