Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma Level 5 qualification which meets Ofsted standards (or
• in progress) e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care.
• D1 Bus Driver or willingness to achieve.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a delegated budget.
• Experience in managing a staff group.
• Knowledge of children with additional needs including physical and learning disability.
• Knowledge of Children's Home Registration standards.
• Knowledge of children's safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of information sharing and governance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medication management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of carers issues, including legal framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

-

Honiton

Devon

EX14 3NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.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.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

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

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore 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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October with a stakeholder panel, followed by face to face interviews on 7th 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

• oEducated to master's level or able to demonstrate equivalent specialist knowledge and senior leadership experience in transformation, programme management, organisational change or a related field
• oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• oRelevant professional registration
• oMBA or equivalent management qualification
• oEvidence of managing Successful Programmes/ Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
• oAccredited lean/improvement qualification

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant senior leadership and planning of multi-year, Trust-wide and system-wide transformation portfolios, including digitally enabled care model redesign and complex interdependencies.
• oExperience of utilising digital systems and technologies, to enable the design of new models of care.
• oManaging strategic and operational change. Including the impact on clinical service delivery, policies and processes, resources and service users.
• oWorking across multiple professional disciplines to deliver significant improvement to models of care or organisational processes.
• oSet-up of governance structures for a complex portfolio of Trust-wide programmes
• oDesigning or leading the use of performance tracking systems, particularly in programme management.
• oProven delivery of benefits realisation with clear KPIs and outcomes; experience of recovering under-performing programmes.
• oSenior experience managing risks/issues/dependencies and leading cross-organisational teams and suppliers under formal governance.
• oWorking at a senior level of management on strategic transformation in a healthcare or similar organisation
• oWorking constructively with internal and external partners to create successful collaboration
• oWorking collaboratively with senior clinicians across multi-disciplinary professions and services
• oReporting to and working at Board/ executive committee level.
• oReporting complex information and data - verbally, in papers and in presentations, in a succinct manner, to a range of audiences from service users through to executives.
• oIdentifying, initiating and maintaining partnership activity with other organisations and maximising relations with relevant parties and services (from inception to completion).
• oManaging large scale complex change programmes at a senior management level using recognised methodology, including use of service improvement and programme management techniques.
• oDeveloping performance indicators, dashboards and scorecards to monitor project and programme delivery, including tracking and realising benefits.
• oManaging programme budgets; knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation
• oEvidence of holding direct delegated accountability for substantial revenue and/or capital budgets, including expenditure approval, financial recovery action and delivery of recurrent productivity or efficiency benefits.
• oSubstantial experience of full line-management responsibility for a multi-tier senior team, including recruitment, appraisal, performance, conduct, workforce planning, talent and succession, alongside leadership of complex matrix teams.
• oExperience crafting compelling strategic narratives and business cases or funding bids for senior stakeholders and external partners/government.
• oExperience of leading the formulation, approval, Trust-wide implementation and evaluation of policy, strategy or operating standards with organisation-wide impact and, where relevant, securing adoption

Desirable

• oExperience of designing or commissioning structured audit, evaluation or research activity and translating findings into organisation-wide service or programme improvement.
• oPrevious NHS experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• oHighly developed professional knowledge of programme and organisational change management
• oChange management, negotiation and influencing internally and externally at all levels.
• oBudgeting and resource allocation.
• oClinical and corporate governance
• oTranslating National policy into local implementation
• oWorkforce planning, recruitment and retention and staff development including appraisals and performance management
• oPatient and public involvement including co-design
• oLeading innovation in approaches to patient care
• oUnderstanding of information governance.

Desirable

• oDetailed knowledge of NHS financial governance, standing financial instructions, schemes of delegation, business-case appraisal, contract management and benefits accounting.

Skills

Essential

• oExceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
• oManaging multifaceted, complex projects and programmes to time and budget.
• oCommunicating highly complex and sensitive information with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to a wide range of audiences; meticulous attention to detail
• oThinking clearly, solving and pre-empting problems, reaching decisions, prioritising and recommending appropriate action through the assessment and presentation of relevant and complex information in an accessible form.
• oTranslating strategic direction into deliverable, measurable outcomes and engaging others in strategy and planning.
• oBuilding positive relationships, influencing and securing agreement from senior colleagues and other stakeholders including on highly sensitive and complex matters;
• oExpert negotiation, facilitation and diplomacy
• oInspiring confidence and trust, commanding respect and creating a sense of community in teams. Ability to motivate and empower others as a positive and effective team leader
• oRepresenting at local, regional and national forums
• oAdapting during periods of change
• oWork autonomously, managing and prioritising own workload and that of others, meeting tight deadlines and working under own initiative
• oAbility to make autonomous, high impact decisions with broader policy
• oUsing ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and digital project management tools
• oAbility to translate complex, sensitive issues and problems into plans which are clearly articulated and understandable to others
• oAble to deliver flexible and creative solutions to difficult problems and challenges
• oAbility to handle conflicting, incomplete and ambiguous evidence
• oAnalyse, present and tailor complex data and information to a wide range of audiences
• oDemonstrable political judgement and astuteness in working with complex policy and diverse interest groups. Working at a very senior level with multi-disciplinary groups
• oIntellectual flexibility to work beyond existing structures and ways of working to deliver effective services.
• oLeading redesign of services
• oLead change through the senior clinical forums with clear priorities and delivery.

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.
• oMethodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
• oHighly motivated and resourceful.
• oAble to learn rapidly, and take in a wide range of information, distilling out the key points into clear succinct well-argued documents.
• oAble to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality.
• oAccepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
• oAble to manage competing demands and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
• oAble to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
• oAbility to contribute effectively
• oA clear communicator with excellent written, analytical and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates empathy and concerns for others
• oShows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
• oCan demonstrate a flexible approach
• oHas realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
• oLearn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary
• oAbility to prioritise own and others workload effectively to manage to tight 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.

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 Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.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.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

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

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore 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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 29th September 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

• Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent professional experience
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or willing to undertake CIPD or HR module training
• Allocate Academy Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an operational team in a busy office environment
• Previous experience working within an NHS workforce, HR or Medical Staffing environment
• Experience of rota management and workforce planning
• Experience of advising managers on employment related matters
• Experience of meeting strict deadlines and managing competing priorities
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks and working within guidelines
• Experience of IT packages including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with HealthRoster/Allocate systems or similar software for the production of rota templates
• Experience supporting implementation of contractual change

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of NHS Medical Staffing processes
• An understanding of the NHS Resident Doctor Contract
• Knowledge of the Working Time Regulations
• An understanding of Workforce Planning Principles
• Strong knowledge of computer packages such as advanced Microsoft Excel including use of advanced functions

Desirable

• Knowledge of HealthRoster/Allocate Systems
• A working knowledge of employment law.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex contractual guidance
• Ability to organise and manage own time and others to keep to schedule and deadline
• Ability to manage a complex workload
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times dealing with it tactfully and with discretion

Desirable

• Ability to manage projects

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent
• Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures

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 Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development and delivery of the Supportive Care Services Departmental Plan in line with the Hospice Strategy 2026 - 2031.

Develop innovative approaches to supportive and rehabilitative palliative care that increase reach, accessibility and impact.

Contribute to organisational planning, governance, quality improvement and business development initiatives.

Ensure services support the Hospice vision that everyone with a life-limiting illness is supported to live well until the end of life.

Champion the Hospice values of compassion, advocacy, justice, quality and respect for human dignity.

Service Development and Community Engagement

Lead the development and transformation of integrated supportive care services across inpatient, outpatient, and community, virtual and volunteer-led settings.

Drive innovation, service redesign and the expansion of supportive care, rehabilitation and wellbeing services to improve access, outcomes and sustainability.

Ensure services are responsive to the needs of diverse and underserved communities, reducing health inequalities and improving equitable access to hospice care.

Develop strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, commissioners, community and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen service delivery and community engagement.

Lead initiatives that raise awareness of hospice services and support the co-production of services with patients, carers, volunteers and community stakeholders.

Provide strategic leadership for volunteer services, expanding volunteer-led programmes and demonstrating their impact through measurable outcomes.

Identify opportunities for service growth, research, external funding and new models of care that extend the reach and impact of hospice services.

Represent the Hospice at local, regional and national forums, promoting excellence in supportive and rehabilitative palliative care.

Safeguarding

Act as the Hospices Designated Safeguarding Lead for adults and children.

Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on safeguarding across all Hospice services.

Lead the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Ensure effective management of safeguarding concerns, working closely with statutory and partner agencies.

Promote a culture of safeguarding, dignity and inclusion across the organisation.

Monitor safeguarding compliance, training, audits and organisational learning, providing assurance to senior leadership and the board.

Ensure safeguarding practice supports the Hospices commitment to quality, equity of access and protecting vulnerable people.

Research, Education and Innovation

Provide strategic and operational leadership for supportive care services, ensuring safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care.

Lead and develop managers, multidisciplinary teams and volunteers, promoting a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture.

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, staff development and wellbeing to ensure services are sustainable and responsive to future needs.

Promote continuous learning, innovation, quality improvement and reflective practice.

Ensure effective governance, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all services.

Monitor performance, outcomes and key indicators, using data, audit and feedback to drive improvement and demonstrate impact.

Manage budgets, resources and workforce utilisation effectively, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability.

Lead the development of volunteer contributions across supportive care services, maximising engagement and impact.

Produce assurance and performance reports for the Senior Management Team, Committees and Board.

Participate in the Hospice Manager On-Call rota and contribute to organisational leadership and strategic development.

Management and Workforce Development

Promote evidence-based practice across supportive care services.

Support research, innovation and service evaluation activities.

Develop partnerships with education providers and clinical networks.

Ensure learning from research and best practice is embedded across services

Participate in the hospice education programme.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within palliative, community or social care services
• Experience of partnership working across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations
• Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams
• Able to conduct oneself in accordance with the Core Values and of St. Josephs Hospice
• Significant knowledge of adult and childrens safeguarding legislation & procedures
• Experience of budget management and resource planning

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration in a health or social care profession
• Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Leadership or management 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

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

Mare Street

London

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within one of five Specialty Management Groups providing a comprehensive, efficientand effective administrative service in order to meet the Trusts patient waiting time targets andenhance patient experience.The Specialty Management Groups are often the first contact a patient will have with theDental Services and may be regarded as the shop window. The post holder will be requiredto provide excellent customer service to all patients ensuring that they are polite and courteousat all times.The post holder will carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operationof the dental service. The post holder will be responsible for their own workload and will beexpected to develop and maintain up to date knowledge of all services within their SpecialityManagement Group which will enable them to deal with any service related queries

Person Specification

qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE/CSE level C or equivalent in Mathematics and English or equivalent administrative experience
• RSA 2 or equivalent experience in typing or word processing
• Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent administrative experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience.
• Previous experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working with a wide range of professionals

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Knowledge of information systems i.e. PAS, RiO
• Evidence of extensive use of computer programmes; Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload in a methodical approach to work.
• Outstanding Customer Service Skills
• Ability to suggest and implement new procedures.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Ability to work under pressure.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willing to travel between clinics to cover when required in order to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

Birmingham

B5 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.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.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

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

This vacancy will close at midnight on 17th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 25th September 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

• Educated to NVQ level 4 or equivalent
• Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

• Secretarial qualification or equivalent
• Typing qualification or equivalent experience
• Specific technical/professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in NHS
• Experience of working in a busy office environment supporting multiple teams
• Secretarial and /or complex administrative experience
• Experience of event coordination/administration
• Prioritising, planning and organising own and others tasks
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
• Proven data entry and presentation skills
• Experience of communicating with stakeholders and audiences at every level
• Experience of invoicing/managing payments

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with clinical data
• Experience in the use of statistical and analytical packages
• Previous experience of working in a Clinical Network
• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
• Customer service
• Good working knowledge of office procedures including Microsoft 365 packages, Excel and multiple diary management
• Awareness of ODN priorities

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of priorities
• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage/work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own time and others to keep to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Excellent IT skills - ability to use Microsoft 365 applications, Excel spread sheets and email
• Developed accurate typing and key board skills
• Willing to take on/learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
• Ability to take minutes to a high standard
• Ability to manage multiple calendars and email inboxes.
• Ability to present complex data
• Ability to manage invoices
• Ability to manage online filing systems

Desirable

• Ability to work with budgets
• Ability to requisition general stock
• Ability to support team projects

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 Hospital-Division E

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 work in partnership with children and young people and their families to deliver planned episodes of care through Continuing Healthcare Funding where it has been agreed the Childrens Palliative Care team will provide this support.

• To provide nursing care and intervention to children and young people inside or outside of the family home including agreed community settings and schools dependent on clinical needsidentifiedand the appropriateness of this delegation.

• Todemonstratecompetence in nominated clinical tasks followingan appropriate programmeof training. This will include seizure management, airway management using suction and oxygen, tracheostomy management, enteral feeding and management of feeding devices, administration of medications via oral, enteral, rectal and inhalation routes, intermittent catheterization including accessing ofMitrofanoffand end of life care.

• To support a child/young person to die in their or their familys place of choice,assistingwith basic nursing care/delegated interventions ensuring dignity, care and compassion is of the highest priority.

• Any intervention will be agreed with parents/nursingteamand a signed clinical competency will be undertaken. Care will be evaluated by the named keyworker assigned to the child/young person on a regular basis. Any concerns aroundeffectiveness of care/intervention/deterioration must be escalated to the named keyworker/team accordingly.

We would encourage anyone considering applying for this post to visit the team prior to application and interview and to discuss the role withRebecca Carless, Team Leader for Childrens Community Nursing, Palliative Care and Rapid Response.

[email protected]

07784 007 462

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Rebecca Carless

Job title

Team Leader for Childrens Community Nursing, Palliative Care and Rapid Response.

Telephone number

0121 245 5775/ 07784 007 462

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• Minimum of NVQ 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, NNEB or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience or an interest in supporting children/young people and their families with a life limiting/life threatening condition throughout their palliative care journey.
• Experience of play/interaction with children/young people with or without disability.

Desirable

• Experience with caring for children/young people with complex healthcare needs.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Significant experience as Nursery nurse, Carer or Family Support Worker in health, social care, short breaks or education setting.

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of managing children with physical and learning disabilities
• Contact and communicate effectively to members of the multidisciplinary team
• To have the ability to be able to communicate effectively with children/young people and their families from diverse backgrounds with different stages of child development/learning ability.
• Able to report back in a factual and concise manner to multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of personal/professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of safe-guarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Good knowledge and understanding of Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Ability to act in accordance to emergency plans and procedures

Personal qualities

Essential

• Motivated, enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude to meet the needs of the children and families we manage and support.
• To be able to demonstrate care and compassion to support through the palliative care journey.
• Motivated and enthusiastic in maximising quality of life through memory making and supporting the child/young person to reach their full potential.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills in order to facilitate good relationships with children, young people, their families and other professionals.
• Good basic level of written and verbal English language and numeracy skills and excellent communication skills.
• Much of the work with children with complex health needs and learning disabilities can be physically demanding and will also involve regular fine motor skill activity therefore a good level of physical health and ability is recommended.
• Ability to remain calm and composed
• Ability to travel to a variety of community settings by specified times - car owner and regular user with clean/ low points driving license.

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Health Centre

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.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.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 1st 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

• Degree in Photography or equivalent or BSc or MSc in Medical photography/ Medical Illustration.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD activity.
• Graduate or postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, IMI PEC, or equivalent.
• Registered as a Medical illustration practitioner with AHCS.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical photography: studio, teledermatology, ward, operating theatre.
• General (non-clinical) professional photography.

Desirable

• Clinical photography experience.
• Ophthalmic photography experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Photographic principles, e.g. colour management, image manipulation, understanding of lighting principles and relevant photographic theory.
• Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology to an appropriate level.

Desirable

• An understanding of basic anatomy.
• Image databases and their applications.

Skills

Essential

• Competent clinical photographer.
• Good, professional communication with patients, public and staff.
• Image processing skills - e.g. Adobe Photoshop - to a professional level.

Desirable

• Additional software skills; e.g. MS Office.

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.
• Resilient to stressful sights, smells and experiences of the clinical environment.
• Good colour vision.
• Ability to bend to floor level, work at moderate heights (stepladder) and lift weights of up to 7kg.
• Good eyesight (with spectacles, if worn).
• Flexible in terms of occasional out-of-hours 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europes leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.

We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Care with experience / knowledge of working with children with complex needs.
• Evidence of continued learning and development.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of dealing with members of the public.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and young people.
• Previous clerical experience.

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency's environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Disability.
• Awareness of Safeguarding issues.
• Ability to recognise the importance communication within the Multi-diciplinary team.
• Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working.
• Flexible approach to working with good interpersonal skills
• Able to relate to children and young people.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willing and able to undertake training appropriate to the role.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to travel to work and other locations as required.

Desirable

• Able to organise own work.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

City-Wide

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.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.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, 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.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2026.

Please note: this post may be closed earlier if a high number of applications are received.

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

• Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of experience
• Corporate Governance qualification or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Training in quantitative / data analysis component or demonstrable experience of conducting quantitative data analysis

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working at a senior level in NHS governance, ideally in a large and complex organisation.
• Proven experience of writing and presenting reports at a senior (Board) level.
• Demonstrable experience of providing specialist advice to a Board (particularly the Chair and Chief Executive).
• Proven experience of working with and coordinating senior leaders.
• A strong track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Experience of scrutinising and critiquing governance arrangements and developing new governance models.
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, such as an Integrated Care System.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and a successful track record of influence and engagement.
• Experience of working with Directors at board level and in politically sensitive environments.
• Experience of using data to drive decision making and prioritisation.
• Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies.
• Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor delivery.
• Managing, developing and setting objectives for broad range of direct reports.
• Advanced team building skills and achievement of results including through people not directly managed.

Desirable

• Direct experience in a regulatory setting.

Skills

Essential

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
• Ability to lead, motivate, empower and reassure in a challenging or uncertain environment.
• Strategic thinker and planner, able to interpret, implement and develop policies and guidance.
• Ability to analyse complex information and develop potential options and / or recommendations on the most appropriate course of action, including modelling and financial analysis.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in light of competing priorities, agendas and tight deadlines with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Demonstrable skills to co-ordinate and deliver complex programmes of work requiring excellent management and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence across internal and external boundaries to ensure outcomes are met.
• Meeting management and facilitation skills and ability to chair meetings efficiently and within the set time at senior level.
• Able to build personal and professional credibility to win support, influence stakeholders and achieve the programme goals.
• Ability to think clearly, solve or pre-empt problems, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information.
• Expert negotiation and diplomacy skills which need to overcome significant barriers to acceptance.
• Ability to prepare and present reports to detailed specifications for Trust Board and others.
• Ability to inspire confidence and trust, command respect and create a sense of community in the team.
• Ability to adapt during periods of change.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Understanding of information governance.
• Advanced knowledge of ICT (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.
• Able to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding the complexity of challenges and possible solutions.
• Highly motivated and resourceful with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and understands the principle of confidentiality.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
• Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels.
• Ability to contribute effectively.
• Demonstrates empathy and concerns for others.
• Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances.
• Can demonstrate a flexible approach.
• Has realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development.
• Learn from mistakes and ask for support where necessary.
• 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 Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the management of clinics and waiting lists, within Community Paediatrics. Inclusion Services (Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy), (Hub)Health Visiting/School Nursing & EHC
2. Prepare and track clinical records for all patients booked within the CBS, ensuring that appropriate records such as referral letters are filed/stored appropriately in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Therefore ensuring that the records are available to clinicians prior to the patients appointments
3. Responsible for the management and booking of appointments on the Patient Administration System (RiO) system as well as the Choose & Book system
4. Responsible for calling the parents/carers of children who have not attended their appointments in order to ascertain the reason why and rebook a new appointment within the appropriate targeted timescales
5. Responsible for carrying out any clinic changes/cancellations on the RIO system in accordance with the CBS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
6. Maintaining Record keeping in Rio & Care Plus for Health Visiting/School Nursing

Appointment/Pre-Clinic Activity

1. Booking appointments within the appropriate clinic rules and within appropriate timescales in accordance with the CBS SoP, this will include both making calls to parent/carers as well as receiving calls
2. Supporting the directorate on national targets e.g. 18 week Referral to Treatment (RTT), as well as Choose and Book (CaB)
3. Ensure Patients are offered a choice of appointment in line with national guidance, wherever possible (see point 2 above). Establishing if parental carers require interpreting services and liaising with Medical Secretaries to make appropriate arrangements.
4. Liaising closely with and responding to the queries from all stakeholders both internally and externally relating to appointments and activity. This will include clinics utilisation, reasons for non attendance and rescheduling clinics as required.
5. Ensuring all referral letters are date-stamped and registered on the patient administration system RIO, within 24 hours of receipt within the CBS to ensure triage is arranged within the clinic rules. .
6. Responsible for collecting missing demographic details from referrals and contacting the referring practitioners or patients directly to ensure completion of the referral documentation. .
7. Ensure that all clinic slots are fully utilised to avoid wasted capacity, where clinics are underutilised inform the Operational Team Leader or Central Booking Service & Activity Manager for appropriate action
8. Ensure that patients who have either i) requested changes to their appointment or ii) have had their appointment changed by the clinicians, are offered appropriate revised appointment dates over the telephone in accordance with 18-week rules
9. Ensure all appointments made and/or changes made to existing appointments are confirmed by letter and recorded on the Patient Administration System (RiO)
10. Ensure all short-notice rescheduling of appointments are completed on RIO and followed up with a telephone confirmation with the parent/carer
11. Maintaining and following the Pathway process of the Hub for Health visiting and School Nursing.

Post-Clinic Activity

1. Ensure accurate data inputting of the Community Paediatricians clinical activity onto the RIO system in line with the CBS SoP and Trust Targets (no later than day 7 of the end of the working month)
2. Liaise with Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Health Visiting/School Nursing Teams and Local Authority regarding any queries with data quality to ensure accurate data is recorded
3. Ensure all activity forms are filed appropriately and within a timely manner and are available for audit purposes
4. Provide general non clinical information to patients and staff, while maintaining patients confidentiality.

General duties

1. Responsible for the supervision of the workload and training staff in the Booking Service. This includes covering the work of junior staff when they are on leave
2. Taking part in the rotational tasks within the CBS, which includes ensuring all telephone lines are appropriately covered by staff on a daily basis
3. Ensure all standard operating procedures and codes of conduct are clearly adhered to and updated appropriately in line with guidance from the Central Booking Service &Activity Manager/Operational Team Leader
4. To be involved in, and to undertake, audits and validation/actioning of reports as appropriate, also reviewing work carried out by junior staff
5. Ensure that high levels of confidentiality, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott Principles, are adhered to at all times
6. Partaking in an annual appraisal and agreeing a personal development plan which will include; attending all mandatory training and participating in meetings as appropriate
7. To take part in any pilots/trials of new technology in relation to clinic activity collection
8. Receiving complex and/or sensitive information regarding patients including Child Protection referrals.
9. Make up Patient Notes for all new patients and ensure their dispatch to the appropriate clinic
10. Maintaining up to date filing, ensure archiving of all patients correspondence in line with Trust record keeping policy
11. The post holder will be responsible for updating RIO following notifications of death by GPs and/or relatives
12. Post holder will ensure to follow the escalation policy (part of the SoP) to ensure that any issues with clinic times, waits, data inputting are raised with the CBS Team Leader and Management at all times.
13. Following the Hub pathway processes for Health Visiting and School nursing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE passes including English at C or above or relevant administrative experience or qualifications
• RIO experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous Admin experience
• Experience of working with the General Public

Skills

Essential

• Competent in using MS Word, Excel, Access

Desirable

• Competent in working with a wide range of professionals

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Gee House

Holborn Hill

Birmingham

B7 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English or NVQ level 2 clerical or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy, pressurised customer focussed environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in customer / patient focused role
• NHS Experience
• Experience in use of PAS Careflow and the electronic Referral Service

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate - able to use Microsoft Packages effectively
• Good written communication skills demonstrated through application form

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Southend

SS2 6GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Healthcare Support Workers to join the primary care team at HMP Altcourse.

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. We run healthcare 24/7, so shifts are varied.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

Fazakerley

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of presenting complex information to large groups
• Experience of appraisal of others including trainees
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of autonomous/advanced role in an acute clinical setting.
• Experience in education of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration
• Degree level Qualification
• Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification
• Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the APs Role
• Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
• Portfolio evidencing competency as an AP

Desirable

• Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC AP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient AP)

Professional Registration

Essential

• Please enter NMC or HCPC Pin

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional

Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation

Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/clients condition and progress

Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes

Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff

Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSWs in Wales

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

skills and atributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
• Able to analyse, synthesise and present knowledge and information to influence key decisions.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other

Desirable

• Ability to work a range of shift patterns

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

UHW/UHL

University Hospital of Wales/ University Hospital LLandough

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Childcare qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience /placements to the role
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a MDT

Desirable

• Experience of working with children as an OT or OT student

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

The Bridge.

St Georges Parkway

Stafford

ST16 3NE

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

You will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing, occupational therapy, other engagement staff, psychology and medics. The service offers peer support, professional development, appraisals and regular supervision, both clinical and managerial.

You will be expected to be flexible within your working approach and delivery, in response to service user needs. The environment can be fast paced and challenging, however, highly rewarding. This post will include weekend and evening work.

If you would like to discuss this post further, or arrange an informal visit, please contact Hayley Dean, ward manager - [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of the importance of activity within a mental health setting
• 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.
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.

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

Pine 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

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

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of a 2:1, Hons degree in Psychology.
• High Standard of clinical and audit/research report writing.
• IT Literate and familiar with packages for both report writing and data analysis (in particular SPSS & Excel)
• An understanding of how stress impacts, and the range of mild-moderate mental health problems in the general population / workforce

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and/or research (e.g. MSc)
• Application of further professional development in interventions specific to mental health (e.g., CBT, ACT, Mindfulness).

Essential Experience

Essential

• Previous & relatable Assistant Psychologist post experience.
• Previous experience in delivering training.
• evious experience of cofacilitating psychoeducative and/or therapeutic groups.
• Previous experience of MDT working
• Experienced in compiling data, conducting audits, and writing service reports.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS.
• Experienced in participating in clinical supervision.

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Ability to conduct literature searches and summarise findings.
• High level interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which you may be challenged.
• An ability to communicate sensitive information to clients and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological distress.
• The ability to plan and prioritise own workload.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy
• Collaborator.
• Is enthusiastic about a career in Clinical Psychology.
• Able to think creatively
• Evidence of work-life balance and other interests outside of Psychology.

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
• Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Request information / activity reports that are required on behalf of the Service Manager, Team Leaders including data timeliness, data quality, waiting times, wait lists, management reports etc.
2. Provide a central point of contact to respond to/resolve any queries on behalf of Service Manager, and Team Leaders where appropriate in relation to all Key Performance Indicators.
3. Contribute to a robust and strong cohesive framework from the established BSO network, providing support to colleagues to ensure consistency and equity of provision across Services/Teams as required.
4. Responsible for liaising with Corporate / Support Services to obtain data / performance reports e.g. activity reports, workforce and training data, financial information.
5. Provide regular monthly Service/Team updates as required to Service Manager and Team Leaders.
6. Attend internal and external meetings relevant to post, taking minutes and distributing using appropriate systems, arranging a variety of meetings and sourcing agenda items, as directed by the Service Manager and Operational Team Leader.
7. To be available for regular supervision by Team Leaders
8. Support and participate in the Business Meetings held on a monthly basis within the clinical teams.
9. Be accessible wherever possible at all times within core working hours.

10. Requirement to travel between Trust sites across a wide geographical area within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.

11. Ability to use a range of software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and a range of office equipment including multi-function device for photocopying, printing, scanning etc

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (or equivalent level of experience)
• OCR/ RSA III or equivalent experience
• To undertake training, where necessary to ensure own personal development and to develop new skills necessary to successfully carry out duties of this post.

Desirable

• BTEC Diploma in Business Administration (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in administration duties.
• Previous experience of setting up office/ administrative systems
• Experience of analytical processes
• Ability to plan, schedule and organise day-to-day work
• Handling sensitive data

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS
• Knowledge/ Experience of Patient Clinical System

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Good working knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive instruction and respond as necessary
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise own workload and act on own initiative to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and maintain professional relationships with work colleagues and senior post holders within the Trust.
• Strong keyboard skills

Desirable

• Understanding of Community Paediatric and AHP Services

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the positive application of Trust's 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

Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital

Plantation Lane, Mile Oak

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career:

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 Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency based evidence supplemented by short courses.

Desirable

• Training in working with adults / older adults with complex mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour, and/or other behavioural work

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with adults / older adults with Mental Health Needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary community team Experience of working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience of formulating a service users difficulties and developing a care plan
• Experience of employing evidenced based interventions
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Able to work independently, without direct supervision

Desirable

• Previous work with people with complex and high risk presentations
• Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service
• Experience of supporting service users in a home based/ community 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherry Orchard

Tamworth

B79 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

• Undertakes the daily checking of equipment when assigned to do so, e.g. emergency equipment and oxygen cylinders to ensure that they are safe to use.
• Manages stock rotation and is mindful of waste.
• Uses the Inform software as the services method of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) using the templates which support the nature of service the patient has chosen to access.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Phlebotomy knowledge and experience

Interest / knowledge

Essential

• Interest/knowledge of Sexual Health issues

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills

Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of patient identification and correct specimen labelling

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

Inclusion

Address

Cobridge Sexual Health Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST6 2JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in business administration or equivalent level of experience demonstrating numeracy and literacy.
• Level 2 Certified English and Maths (GCSE/Functional Skills)

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 (Foundation Certificate) or equivalent qualification.

Skills

Essential

• Proven administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively and professionally
• Attention to detail and ability to respond to changes to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Enhanced database skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions
• Knowledge of standard administrative processes

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a busy office environment.
• Experience of taking and producing formal minutes of meetings and notes at formal hearings.
• Experience of using initiative to handle a wide range of queries from senior managers, line managers and colleagues, providing information on issues such as terms and conditions, annual leave etc.
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Administrative HR experience gained in healthcare and/or unionised environment.
• Experience of using electronic staff record systems.

Special Attributes

Essential

• Ability to travel independently throughout the Group to attend meetings and hearings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Role model for Group values and 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.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
• Assessor/Mentorship Training

Desirable

• First line management e.g., Leo
• Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at E grade or above
• Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
• Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
• Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
• Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base

Knowledge

Essential

• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area

Desirable

• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
• Computer literate
• Clinical Leadership 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fern Ward

Leigh Moss Hospital

Liverpool

L14 5NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

• Dispensing acute prescriptions.
• Dispensing repeat prescriptions requests received by telephone calls, electronically, face to face and those delivered to the surgery.
• Dispensing private prescriptions.
• MDS dispensing for community and care home patients
• Administration of Dispensary/Pharmacy computerised system and software associated with this
• Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.
• Dealing with returned medicines from patients
• Dealing with uncollected medication

• Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate.
• Cashing up prescription moneys, balancing and recording
• Submitting prescription moneys to the finance officer for banking ensuring sufficient change is available
• Taking prescription repeats over the telephone and at in person from patients.
• Collecting private charges for vaccines and holiday prophylactic medication.
• Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.
• Submitting all unsigned prescriptions to the doctors, generating nurse prescriptions
• Completing backs of prescriptions.
• Generating prescriptions.

• Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers computer link.
• Checking goods as and when they are delivered and recording generic details.
• Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.
• Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method.
• Removing out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas.
• Disposal of returned unused medicines.

• Helping new pharmacy/dispensary staff.
• Assist patients and colleagues with queries, both face to face and over the telephone

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs A* - C (grade 9 4), must include Maths & English.
• NVQ2 Dispensing qualification or about to qualify

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

Vale Medical Group

Address

Long Clawson Medical Practice

The Sands

Long Clawson

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE14 4PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• First level degree
• Evidence of post registration qualification in Coronary/Cardiac care
• Heart Failure Module
• Physical Examination course and evidence of using these skills in practice

Desirable

• End of Life/Advanced communication qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years recent cardiology experience with minimum 2 years at band 6 in cardiac environment
• Evidence of teaching and developing others
• Ability to analyse and interpret ECG's, Echos and routine blood tests
• Extensive experience of nursing patients living with heart failure.
• Experience of service planning/managing change e.g. provide examples of projects/research undertaken under own initiative
• Experience of running nurse led clinics
• Experience of managing own caseload of patients

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Understanding of recognised standards & policies related to heart failure.
• Understanding of advanced practice nursing roles
• Understanding of audit and research process
• Basic computing skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
• Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
• Commitment to ongoing lifelong learning and personal development.
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• o Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• o Ability to work under pressure
• o Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• o To be flexible and approachable

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

Royal Free Hampstead

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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