Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
• Familiar with person centred planning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level.

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate.
• Short courses that are relevant to the role i.e. First Aid, Food Hygiene, trauma led practice.

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

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 find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber (or must be willing to undertake this when requested)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of issues relevant to clinical pharmacy practice
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the application of clinical pharmacy to the broader workings of the NHS

Desirable

• Experience working with financial information and interpreting drug expenditure information.
• Experience of / training in Quality Improvement projects

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 United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RUH - Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delivered compassionate, highquality support tailored to each individuals needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someones life? Then come and join us in a rewarding career as a Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in London, KT3 area.

What We Offer

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full induction and ongoing training

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care

Career progression pathways

Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands

We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Online employee portal for easy access to information

Employee feedback surveys and staff recognition

Youll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.

About the Role

As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care. After training is completed, you will receive a competitive rate of pay of 17.49 per hour.

This position involves 18 hours per week, including day shifts:

Monday 12pm-6pm

Tuesday 12pm-6pm

Wednesday 12pm-6pm

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Assistance with ventilation.

Assisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible.

Providing companionship and emotional support.

Helping with household tasks and meal preparation.

Supporting clients to attend appointments and community activities.

Administering medication when required.

What Were Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, youll need:

A caring and empathetic nature

Good communication skills

A genuine desire to support others

Basic IT and record-keeping skills

A full UK driving licence is advantageous

Previous experience is helpful but not essential full training provided

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Driver preferred but not essential

Desirable

• Driver preferred but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Driver preferred but not essential

Desirable

• Driver preferred but not essential

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

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY

London

London

KT3 4BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Proven experience in a pastoral, chaplaincy or spiritual care role within healthcare, hospice care or a similar setting. A strong understanding of spirituality and the ability to support people with a wide range of faith, cultural and personal beliefs, including those with no faith. Excellent communication, counselling and bereavement support skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, families, staff and volunteers. Experience coordinating services and supporting volunteers, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively. Confidence using IT systems, including electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with sensitivity to the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals from all backgrounds. A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport. Experience within palliative care, volunteer management, training delivery, bereavement support, funeral planning, or a qualification in Theology, Pastoral Care or a related subject would be advantageous but is not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• Qualification in a relevant subject: e.g. Diploma in Theology & Pastoral Care.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a pastoral or spiritual care role within healthcare or equivalent. Knowledge and understanding of the main world faiths, beliefs, and practices regarding illness, life, dying, and death. Comprehensive understanding of spirituality, including assessing spiritual, secular, and religious needs, with awareness of ethical and safe practice. Communication, counselling and bereavement skills with the ability to engage appropriately with a wide range of people. Ability to work responsively to spiritual needs, coordinate a Spiritual Care service, and support volunteers. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Competent IT skills, including experience using TPP SystmOne or similar client record systems. Current UK driving licence with use of own transport.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing a team of volunteers to deliver services. Experience of working in a palliative care setting working with grief and loss and an understanding of the nature and scope of bereavement issues. Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate training and activities effectively. Knowledge and experience of organising and arranging funerals

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Commitment to collaborative and team working, with excellent liaison skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-professional team. Flexible and adaptable to change. Inclusive approach to patients, carers, bereaved, staff, and volunteers. Ability to work collaboratively across non-denominational and multi-faith boundaries, with an active interest in multi-faith issues. Creativity in responding to needs within the working environment and available resources.

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 Peter & St James Hospice

Address

North Common Road

North Chailey

Lewes

West Sussex

BN8 4ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://stpjhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• *Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• * Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• *Being an accountable professional
• *Promoting health and preventing ill health
• *Assessing needs and planning care
• *Providing and evaluating care
• *Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
• *Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• *Improving safety and quality of care
• *Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• *Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• *Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable

• *Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Demonstrable communication and relationship management skills which include
• *Listening -- writing -- reading -- speaking in English with understanding of contemporaneous record keeping
• *Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
• *Competent in a range of clinical skills/ nursing procedures willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice require
• *Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management (take charge of the practice setting in the absence of more senior staff) relevant to the practise setting.
• *Professional appearance
• *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Caring and approachable
• *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
• *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or above in care or modules relevant to the area.
• Experience of the speciality area (Mental Health)

Experience

Essential

• Working in a caring environment (professionally or at home)
• Experience of dealing with the public.

Desirable

• Able to evidence working in a caring environment or worked in a voluntary position.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective patient/client care skills.
• Excellent verbal and written. communication skills.
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills

Attitude/Approach

Essential

• Motivation to meet the patients needs for self and others.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness and remain calm in highly charged situations

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

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health

Keighley/Bradford

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To resolve minor staffing issues with assistance of Line Manager

To support the recruitment of phlebotomists, induction and orientation programmes.

To observe the working practices of staff at regular intervals to ensure that phlebotomy is being delivered to the required standard.

To be responsible for supervising a phlebotomy team.

To be responsible for implementing sickness absence policy to return to work level.

To undertake appraisal and develop Personal Development Plans for phlebotomy team

Complete appropriate sickness, appraisal and annual leave records.

To support the co-ordination of optimum deployment of phlebotomists across all areas

Promote healthy employee relations within the department, ensuring consultation with staff and Line Managers.

To hold regular team meetings and communicate these to all team members.

Apply and follow the Trusts policies and procedures.

Please see attached Job description in attached documents for more information.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Must be experienced in Venepuncture
• Must have experience in supervising/managing a small team
• Competent I.T skills
• Clinical phlebotomy experience (min 2yrs)
• Good level of education (including Maths and English)
• Flexibility within working shift pattern
• Good communication skills
• Approachable
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values
• Motivated and Enthusiastic

Desirable

• Health care qualification
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Full clean UK Driving license
• NHS experience
• Knowledge of NHS systems

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital (although cross site working is essential)

Brunswick Rd

Cannock

WS11 5XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• *Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
• *A levels or equivalent qualification
• *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
• *Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.

Desirable

• *Evidence of leadership training.
• *Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.

Experience

Essential

• *Demonstrates comprehensive clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality.
• *Significant experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• *Experience of team/service development.
• *Experience of supporting and supervision of junior therapists, student occupational therapists and assistants.
• *A specialist knowledge across a range of therapy practices, routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of therapy.
• *Good understanding of working in an acute trust.
• *Understanding of current legislation and application to Occupational Therapy.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, co-ordination & sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
• *Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
• *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, finds solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action.
• *Ability to work weekends as part of a 7 day working pattern (when appropriate service delivery allows and commences)
• *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• *IT skills -- computer literate in email, Word & PowerPoint.
• *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
• *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments.
• *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
• *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within the clinical areas.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role supports the provision of palliative care to children, young people and families living with a life limited condition. Palliative care includes the provision of respite breaks, enabling children opportunities to have fun and make memories adding life to shortened years. You will provide high quality, holistic, family centred and compassionate care whilst meeting the complex clinical needs of the children in our care. The hospice delivers end of life care to a small number of children, working with specialist teams providing training and advice to manage childrens symptoms effectively. You will work as part of a large team comprising of clinical staff, activities coordinators and the child and family support team.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Be integral in supporting patient safety and driving high quality, evidence-based care across the care team.

Work as a shift lead, ensuring appropriate allocation of patients, providing support to junior staff where needed.

Be a role model to the team, demonstrating a high level of professional behaviours, clinical skills and professional curiosity and management of risk.

Support the professional development of the clinical team, including teaching, providing feedback and fostering professional growth.

Work with the senior management team to support effective change management.

Participate in quality governance processes including audit and contributing to workstreams such as safeguarding, transition, medicines management.

Support engagement with colleagues within and beyond the hospice.

Participate in the delivery of high-quality nursing care to children and young people who receive respite and end of life care at the hospice.

Provide clinical nursing assessment, robust care planning and evaluation of care.

Participate in the training and development opportunities and frameworks provided by the hospice education team.

Use clinical judgment to manage the deteriorating patient, following care plans, escalation of care and the use of patient safety tools.

Work within your scope of practice and clinical competence, asking for help from managers or external professionals when appropriate.

Advocate for the child and young person and their families, supporting and promoting decisions, choices and best interests.

Work as part of a team, providing support and supervision to students and junior members of staff.

Ensure the holistic care of children and young people, by liaising with and referring to the wider support teams within the hospice.

Provide end of life care to children or young people staying at the hospice.

Provide assessment of children who are end of life ensuring symptoms are controlled, liaising with the specialist palliative care teams as required.

Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of children's care.

Maintain accurate contemporaneous patients records as per hospice policy and NMC framework.

Follow all hospice safeguarding policies and procedures ensuring escalation of safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.

Engage in clinical supervision to support own personal and professional development and engage in the facilitation of this for registered and non-registered members of the care team.

Work as part of a rota to meet the 24/7 needs of the service.

Occasionally work as part of an on call.

Work within the code of the NMC at all times.

Support and drive the team to ensure the strategic objectives of the hospice and care strategy are delivered.

Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place.

Support young people as they transition to adult services.

Undertake driver and poolside training to enable children and young people to experience the full range of hospice activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RNC or RN Adult or RN LD registration.
• 3-year post registration experience.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional
• development.
• Ability to manage a small clinical team.
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can
• communicate effectively with children,
• families and professionals.
• Demonstrate the values of the hospice and
• inspire this behaviour in others.
• Ability to present information written and
• orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Experience of supporting junior members of
• staff and students.
• Experience and confident in managing child
• and adult safeguarding concerns.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Competent IT skills.
• Able to travel across various sites where applicable.
• IV competency.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing constructively to team objectives.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate the organisational values.
• Ability to build partnerships and work across organisational boundaries.

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

Southern Hospice Group

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• *Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• * Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• *Being an accountable professional
• *Promoting health and preventing ill health
• *Assessing needs and planning care
• *Providing and evaluating care
• *Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
• *Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• *Improving safety and quality of care
• *Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• *Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• *Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable

• *Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Demonstrable communication and relationship management skills which include
• *Listening -- writing -- reading -- speaking in English with understanding of contemporaneous record keeping
• *Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
• *Competent in a range of clinical skills/ nursing procedures willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice require
• *Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management (take charge of the practice setting in the absence of more senior staff) relevant to the practise setting.
• Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
• * Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
• * Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• * Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
• * Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
• * Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
• * Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and maths at grade C or above.
• *Able to demonstrate competence in maths and written and spoken English.
• *Educated to A Level or equivalent
• *Practical and teaching knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 3, with additional knowledge of skills development and experience of group working with the relevant client group, to diploma-equivalent level.
• *Care certificate or be willing to work towards this.

Desirable

• *Evidence of recent education / personal development related to healthcare.
• *Demonstrated has been proactive with continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• *Comprehensive experience supporting therapists in a relevant clinical setting.
• *Experience of delivering rehabilitation programmes across a variety of clinical settings with evidence of MDT collaboration.
• *Can demonstrate an in depth understanding of relevant areas of therapy, the effect of illness/clinical conditions / disability on function and health and basic aims of rehabilitation.
• *Comprehensive understanding of the role of therapy support worker in the relevant area
• *Understanding of confidentiality and data protection in healthcare

Desirable

• *Experience of communicating with and motivating patients who may have communication difficulties
• *Good understanding of community work or rehabilitation interventions
• *Good understanding of working environment -- healthcare/NHS/UHB trust/acute care/community as applicable

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Evidence of well - developed IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc
• *Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• *Good clinical reasoning skills
• *Confidence to feedback to the multi-disciplinary team in a formal setting and to communicate effectively with a wide variety of other professionals to represent therapies internally and externally.
• *Able to communicate information and instructions to patients/carers/relatives who have communication difficulties of English as a second language.
• *Evidence of being able to work effectively as part of a team / across teams.
• *Physical skills, fitness, dexterity and coordination needed for manual handling and treatment of patients.
• *Good IT and Keyboard skills
• *Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• *Able to understand the priorities within team / service respond appropriately.
• *Able to solve problems and contribute own ideas seeking guidance if necessary.
• *Able to follow instructions.
• *Motivated to learn new skills.
• *Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• *Enthusiasm to work as therapy support worker within team.
• *Ability to take responsibility under guidance.
• *Know own limitations and role boundaries.
• *Able to seek support from others when required.
• *Able to deal with potentially upsetting clinical settings/situations.
• *Demonstrates empathy to a wide range of patients, carers, staff.
• *Demonstrates commitment to patient centred care.
• *Reliable and trustworthy
• *Able to work under pressure
• *Demonstrates commitment to work flexibly to meet the challenging demands of the service.
• *Ability to contribute to weekend working and evening day case cover

Desirable

• *Able to demonstrate and teach practical skills to others, including safe use of equipment
• *Willingness to participate and at times lead in departmental activities i.e. group supervision, course development, delivery of training.
• *Demonstrates a commitment to CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full Job Description and Person Specification provide a comprehensive overview of this exciting leadership opportunity, outlining the key responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required for success in the role.

As the Low Risk and Community Matron, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape maternity services, lead service improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful difference to the experiences and outcomes of women, babies, and families across Newham.

We are seeking an inspirational and motivated midwifery leader who is passionate about delivering safe, personalised, and equitable care, supporting staff development, and driving innovation within maternity services.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and join a supportive, forward-thinking maternity team committed to excellence and transformation, we strongly encourage you to review the attached documents and submit an application.

We look forward to hearing from talented individuals who share our ambition to provide outstanding maternity care and who are committed to making a real difference for the communities we serve.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current registration
• Educated to Masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment
• Educated to degree level with specialist knowledge of specialty gained through experience or education
• Management / Leadership qualification

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Working towards Masters degree
• NIPE trained

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write reports at Board level quality and deliver presentations and communicate effectively with colleagues and women/families.
• Ability to understand and analyse financial, numerical and statistical data
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
• Resilient and confident in adverse situations Innovative and creative in the development and leadership of new approaches to care and systems of working
• Excellent time management skills/Able to work to deadlines
• Able to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneously
• Competent in using Microsoft Office (including Access) and the internet for the purpose of researching, monitoring activity, effectively communicating and producing reports and training materials
• Clear and thorough knowledge of nursing and midwifery issues, including, statutory frameworks and national policies
• A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality
• A comprehensive understanding of own development and others training needs
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organization
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring
• Flexible and positive leadership style and approach to work
• Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to manage difficult situations and build relationships

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in managing a service and supporting the professional development of a team.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
• Able to appropriately convey complex ideas and information to audiences, at all levels across an organisation and to stakeholders, through a range of media.

Experience

Essential

• experience of successful operational management at a senior level (band 7 or 8a) in an acute setting
• Experience of management of multiple areas (wards/teams)
• An understanding of the broader agenda facing the service and the ability to drive forwards significant change in practice.

Desirable

• Experience of leading projects/programme that have demonstrated improvements in outcomes

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people with mental health difficulties within the Forensic Personality Disorder Service (FPDS).

This will be achieved in this post by:

1. Providing a Psychology and Psychological Therapies service to the Forensic Personality Disorder Service, and the wider Community Forensic Services, as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services to Devon Partnership Trust.

2. Implementing specific assessment and clinical care packages and providing advice and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals within standard operating procedures under the supervision and management of the Professional Lead.

3. The post holder will be supported by the Professional Lead and also by FPDS and senior colleagues within the psychology department. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical knowledge and skills relevant to a clinical and staff population in a forensic mental health service.

4. To work within professional guidelines and Devon Partnership Trust procedures and protocols.

5. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology or a BA or BSc (Hons) in modular studies incl. psychology & related fields. The degree qualification must render the applicant eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months Assistant Psychologist experience in a related setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of providing psychological intervention (individual or group work)Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health, mental health and offence context
• Relevant clinical and research skills. Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
• Relevant clinical and research skills
• Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health, mental health and offence context
• Excellent communication skills (see person spec for further details)
• Analytical and judgement skills (see person spec for further details)
• Planning and organising skills (see person spec for further details)
• IT skills (see person spec for further details)

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex mental health needs
• Experience of working within a mental health or forensic setting
• Experience of psychological assessment including the use of psychometric tests
• Experience of providing teaching, training and/or supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work independently within defined occupational procedures and use initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a clinical team and to work collaboratively, flexibly and supportively.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.
• Ability to be mobile across geographical areas.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Easby House

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job description for more information about the main job role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered RMHN
• Recognized nursing qualification RMN or degree in appropriate subject, including the Foundation Nursing Degree or Psychology
• Able To drive. Clean license.

Desirable

• Any additional courses relevant to health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Have a minimum 1 year Community experience working with people with mental health (can be pre- qualification).
• Experience can be working in a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector 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.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health Service

Unither House

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Admin or equivalent experience (4 years)

Experience

Essential

• 4 years' experience of clerical and administrative work requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies/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.

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

CHERTSEY

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Professional qualification equivalent to RMN, Registered Social worker, OT or equivalent AHP
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
• Knowledge of Autism & ADHD, standardised assessments and their use in practice
• Registration with the HCPC/NMC or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent
• Diagnostic training

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective inter personal/communication skills
• Evidence of good time management skills
• Ability to commute between the various sites

Desirable

• Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
• Evidence of working with individuals with Neurodiverse needs
• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area

Desirable

• Evidence of working with children and young people
• Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westend

2062-2068 Hessle Road

Hull

HU13 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration as a Mental Health Nurse
• Successful completion of mentorship course

Desirable

• Clinical supervision training completion
• Successful completion of Practice Assessor Course

Experience

Essential

• Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level or Extensive post registration experience working in Mental Health
• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
• Aware of personal and professional boundaries
• Clinical supervision training

Desirable

• Experience working in a Community Mental Healh Setting
• Experience working with older persons

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities;

Clinical days on the ward

Assess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients.

Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualized approach.

Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care.

Co-ordinate the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the Access and Discharge Co-ordinator and the multi-disciplinary team.

Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment.

Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.

Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.

Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.

Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.

Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.

Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.

Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.

Educational Responsibilities

Contribute towards educational training programmes for staff.

Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust.

Teach and supervise staff.

Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutors

Maintain, support, monitor, participate and implement the professional and personal development of self and ward staff through the Individual Performance Review and RNOH Appraisal policy.

As an organisation we expect everyone to:

Always put patients first Strive for excellence in all they do Treat each other with trust honesty and respect Display equality for all

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN1, on the NMC register
• Mentorship / Teaching & assessing qualification
• Post registration course/equivalent experience: Cancer Care / Orthopaedics / Spinal Cord Injury
• Diploma / Degree

Desirable

• ALS
• Management qualification

Knowledge/training/experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a relevant speciality
• Staff management and supervision experience
• Experience of leading and managing teams through service change.
• Experience of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) in clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Epic EHR.
• Experience supporting digital transformation or EHR implementation programmes
• Understanding of digital transformation programmes within the NHS.

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Able to manage challenging situations effectively
• Partnership and collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)
• Understanding of Quality Initiative programmes (QI)

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing service needs.

Planning, Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

• Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
• Awareness of NHS initiatives
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervision
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Knowledge & Experience of using the E-Roster (Allocate System)

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing service needs.
• Ability to interpret and utilise Epic reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of E-Roster reporting and functionality

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 National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialty Manager post holder is responsible for the operational management of the Paediatrics, Strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology services within the City Road Division of the Hospital.

The post-holder will report directly to the Assistant Divisional Manager, and will be responsible for key deliverables including RTT performance, delivering activity against the annual business plan and staff management within the department within the budgeted financial envelope.

It is expected the post-holder will have strong experience in managing formal HR processes, and experience of managing NHS services at a similar level.

The post-holder will be expected to have a key leadership role in managing the two large scale changes due to take place in the organisation in 2027.

A full and detailed job description and person specification is included.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and management experience
• Previous operational management experience within the acute sector or similarly complex organisation.
• Knowledge and effective management of ophthalmology pathways and targets

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of service improvement tools and techniques

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of meeting significant national targets
• Budget management experience, including cost improvement
• Evidence of report writing and presenting skills.
• Experience of staff management, including setting objectives, team and individual appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues
• Experience of management of formal HR processes

Desirable

• Experience of implementing digital solutions
• Proven track record of success in managing change.

Job Related Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise effectively in the face of competing demands, and work under pressure to strict deadlines and RTT waiting times target
• Strong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage individuals and team
• Problem solving skills: able to respond to unexpected issues, provide a first line response

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics e.g. activity trends

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details of the role and requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS or an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, have the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to relate to staff at all levels in an organisation and to build strong working relationships.
• Able to manage regular workload
• Work flexibly to meet varying deadlines and targets.

Desirable

• Excellent attention to detail and keyboard skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• A thorough understanding of the clinical coding classifications currently in use (ICD10 and OPCS4).
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms.
• Understanding of importance of Data Quality in Clinical Coding.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
• Completed Clinical Coding Standards Course (Band 4 only)

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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

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

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

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

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 20th September 2026.

You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.

For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.

The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 5th October 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Wolverhampton Team

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV3 0SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• oMasters Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
• oManagement qualification or equivalent experience
• oEvidence of continuous professional development and/ or management development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oTrack record of success in managing complex multi-disciplinary services involving significant people, financial and other resources
• oStrong business orientation
• oSuccessful budget management experience
• oExperience of analysing the business environment and of developing strategies to meet changing organisational needs
• oSignificant experience of quality, risk management and governance systems in a complex environment
• oSubstantial knowledge and experience of strategic issues in contemporary health and social care
• oCorporate governance, performance management, risk management, and assurance frameworks
• oThe role of Clinical Governance and the application of NICE guidelines
• oIn depth knowledge of policies and legislation relating to health and social care

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the area of acute and community Healthcare
• oExperience of the area of acute and community Healthcare
• oEvidence of contributions to local and national networks.
• oExperience of delivery across organisational boundaries

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oAbility to share accountability within a triumvirate model.
• oProven leadership skills
• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with well-developed negotiating and influencing skills to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and staff including service users, carers and the media including contentious situations.
• oAble to engage staff at all levels to become involved in transformational change
• oEffective written / report writing skills.
• oAbility to critically appraise and interpret complex data / statistic and information to support the improvement of services and clinical practice.
• oEffectively manage financial resources
• oPositive, professional approach and image; a role model to front line staff.
• oResilient, able to challenge as well as deal with challenge
• oAble to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a "can do" approach.
• oManage own workload - self-starter, work with autonomy, able to prioritise and also to know when to escalate concerns and ask for help.
• oPolitically astute.
• oAbility to negotiate and influence others.
• oEstablish visibility and credibility in equal measure across all localities.
• oProactive and able to find solutions to problems
• oAble to make informed and timely decisions
• oProject management skills
• oAbility to evaluate and learn from outcomes with a clear commitment to innovation, learning and improvement
• oSound judgement and decision making skills.
• oAbility to challenge unacceptable behaviour
• oIT literate / Advanced keyboard skills (including spreadsheet manipulation and project software

Other requirements

Essential

• oParticipate in the Out of Hours/On Call system
• oAble to develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• oPersonal integrity and commitment
• oFlexible
• oAble to travel / work across a wide geographical area

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pillars Building - North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Infirmary Street

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programme:

1. 1. To undertake patients reviews in the home or clinic area and offer ongoing support in health promotion and healthy lifestyle choices.
   2. to be involved, and take an active role in all aspects of service delivery including the operational aspects of organising the programme.

a) clinical evaluation, exercise, and education/relaxation sessions

b) Have a good understanding of monitoring and prescribing a menu based approach based upon sound evidence and best practice guidelines and supporting the patient to reach their goals.

c) Ensure that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time and that appropriate information and advice is given at each stage

d) Ensure that all patients accessing the menu based approach for cardiac rehabilitation are offered appropriate care via an exit strategy for promotion of continued lifestyle change within their local community

e) To be responsible for contacting patients to arrange bookings, correspondence and dealing with cancellations/rebooking

f) Assess individuals physical, psychological and emotional needs prior to commencing the rehabilitation programme.

3. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

To demonstrate leadership by means of:

• Effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated
• Making recommendations to improve services Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of NHS Knowsley

Ensuring that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time, and that appropriate information and advice is provided at each stage To actively participate in Local and National Cardiovascular networks. To act as patient advocate and ensuring effective partnership work within the multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to the commissioned service to deliver to high quality Service in line with the QIPP agenda To ensure Key performance indicators of the service are met via service delivery and data recording

4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

To assist in the development of care pathways in relation to H/R.

Contributing to the implementation and supervision of planned student placements.

Assisting in the delivery of in-service training programmes for CVD rehabilitation.

Maintaining sound knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of CVD.

Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective skills to ensure own professional development in line with PREP.

Participate fully in the clinical supervision sessions arranged by the team leader and clinical supervisor.

5. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualified Nurses are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To participate in research and clinical audit for the nurse led heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation service.

To liaise with all members of the multi disciplinary team relating to patient care and treatment plans.

Responding to requests for advice and information from the public and other health professionals.

This job description is not exhaustive, additional duties may be requested in line with the post holders knowledge, skills and competencies and the requirements of a developing service.

To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues

Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service.

Adhering to Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders.

Participate in the Trusts Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions.

The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions.

The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work

To personally contribute to the Liverpool Heart & Chests Hospitals health promotion strategies both internally and externally.

All Liverpool Heart & Chest Staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals and have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.

Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process.

All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections(HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment.

Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• RN level 1
• Mentorship or Practise educator

Desirable

• Principles of cardiothoracic care (or other relevant qualification
• Clinical Examination (or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience
• 2 years experience working in a cardiovascular setting
• Research based approach to practice Community experience
• Wide knowledge of NHS key policies relating to cardiovascular disease
• Experience of taking in-depth holistic assessment of patient

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Cardiac rehabilitation experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to motivate others
• Possess leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Effective patient educator
• Basic knowledge of health promotion
• Enthusiastic and committed to improving practice
• Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insured appropriately

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to relate well with patients/clients/relatives/ visitors and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to continued personal and educational development
• Enthusiastic and motivated Team player
• Flexible and reliable
• Able to be mobile between different venues and locations in the community

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

With support from the Registered Nurse/ ODP, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, inc all aspects of nursing care

Will rotate through all areas of theatre including and not limited to Cardiac, thoracic, pacing, forward wait, Endoscopy room and various specialities (vascular, aortic, ACHD)

Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation.

Undertake general patient observations inc temp, pulse, blood pressure, Oxygen saturation levels, general appearance and fluid balance and report anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff/ ODP

Able to wear appropriate safety attire (e.g. Lead apron, FFP3 masks, etc)

At the direction of the Registered Nurse/ ODP, undertake a range of clinical duties and skills (including safe positioning of patients, preparation of surgical/anaesthetic equipment, swab/needle/instrument counts, collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing, preparation and assistance in clinical procedures inc insertion of intravenous lines, urinary catheter etc)

Participate in the decontamination and reprocessing of surgical instruments/ equipment.

Assist the Registered Nurse/ ODP in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents and ensure all entries in patients records have been countersigned by the Registered Practitioner

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.

Provide reassurance and support to patients.

Work collaboratively with others in the Operating Theatre to ensure that patients needs are met.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed to Theatres, Catheter Labs and other Clinical Departments.

Undertake safe disposal of waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Care of patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy

Ensure theatres are cleaned and stock after each case to ensure safety and cleanliness for next case

Partake in all stages of the WHO Checklist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• demonstrate proficiency in numeracy and literacy skills at level one or above

Desirable

• Any relevant theatre course

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a nursing assistant in an acute health care setting

Desirable

• Previous Theatre Experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of organisation of operating theatre practice and nursing care.
• Able to prioritise and organise workload and respond appropriately to sudden changes and demands.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of teamwork.
• Basic IT skills in E mail.
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
• Able to work in emergency and fast paced environment

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to perform a range of duties including working in wide range of theatres and procedures where PPE are required (e.g. FFP3 masks, visors, lead aprons, etc)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Theatres

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with Valid NMC
• Attained or working towards first degree of equivalent short courses at degree level
• Evidence of Post Registered education relevant to role

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Successful completion of core and relevant competencies

Desirable

• Confident in all areas of midwifery

Skills and personal knowledge

Desirable

• Competent in all clinical skills-including cannulation and suturing
• Evidence of contributing to the development of others
• Evidence of management and leadership qualities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• IT literate

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

Tree Root Walk

Sheffield

S26 1JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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