Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Registered paramedic /ODA/ODP or similar qualification
• Resuscitation Council UK Immediate life Support provider
• Evidence of CPD relating to resuscitation care agenda

Desirable

• Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor (ALS i) or willing to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of adult basic, immediate and advance life support
• Familiarity with Resuscitation Council UK Immediate Life Support (ILS) course regulations
• Excellent understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Familiar with track and trigger tools e.g. National Early Warning Scores (NEWS 2) Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS)
• Knowledge of ethical issues relating to resuscitation and practical application

Desirable

• knowledge of specific service needs within a mental health and learning disability service resuscitation department
• Awareness of NPSA Oxygen Safety Rapid Response Report
• Awareness of the Public Access Defibrillator Programme
• Knowledge of the ReSPECT agenda

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisation skills including planning and evaluating the work of others

Desirable

• Ability to collect and interpret data relating to the resuscitation service

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate current clinical credibility and expertise
• Evidence of organising and delivering training/education programmes.

Desirable

• Can lead the development of Trust policy and procedure relating to the resuscitation service.

Values

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Math & English Grade C or above
• AAT Technician or equivalent experience and theoretical knowledge

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential

• Experience in Cash Handling
• Detailed understanding of accounting procedures such as reconciliations, coding structures, procedures
• A practical working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and experience using a computerised general ledger

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS Finance environment with a Shared Service Provider

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies
• Analyses financial data to identify errors and sorts out problems from a range of options
• Carries out complex calculations about payments and decides whether and how to pursue over/underpayments

Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Liaise with Treasury Manager to ensure Cashier office is manned during opening times
• Detailed understanding of accounting procedures to Technician Level

Personal Skills / Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• The ability to work under minimal supervision and direction
• Neat and precise methods of working, including the maintenance of complete and accurate filing and record systems, both manual and computerised
• The ability to use initiative in fulfilling and completing tasks
• Excellent time management skills to manage workload within time frames
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
• Ability to resolve difficult situations under pressure
• Excellent communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced senior programme leader who can confidently influence at executive level and deliver complex transformation across healthcare systems.

You'll have:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent experience), with evidence of continuing professional development. Further specialist qualifications at doctoral level are desirable.

• Extensive experience leading complex transformation programmes within the NHS or similarly complex organisations.

• Strong understanding of cancer services, diagnostics and operational performance improvement.

• Significant experience developing long-term strategic plans and translating policy into delivery.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Experience managing substantial budgets, governance and programme assurance.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and use data to drive improvement.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building partnerships across organisational boundaries.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of cancer and diagnostic services across an entire region.

You'll work alongside senior NHS leaders and clinical experts to:

• Deliver the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Cancer Plan.

• Improve cancer outcomes through earlier diagnosis.

• Shape the future of Community Diagnostic Centres.

• Introduce innovative diagnostic technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

• Improve patient access, experience and operational performance.

• Lead programmes with genuine national significance.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Leadership development and continuing professional development opportunities.

• A collaborative, ambitious and supportive working environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Community Diagnostic Centres, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within provider organisations when required to support pathway improvement, operational performance recovery, service redesign and diagnostic transformation.

Make a lasting difference

Every programme you lead will contribute to earlier cancer diagnosis, shorter waiting times, more efficient diagnostic services and better outcomes for thousands of patients across the East Midlands.

If you're ready to lead strategic transformation at scale and shape the future of cancer and diagnostics across the NHS, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help deliver the next generation of cancer and diagnostic services across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to PHD level Evidence of CPD

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need highly developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance, and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Highly Complex facts or situation that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison to develop strategies, assist strategic objective and ensure team performance/delivery

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Developing long term strategic plans for service improvement in new areas

Responsibilities for patient, client care

Essential

• Incidental patient contact

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Responsible for policy development and implementation across working area and/or organisation where appropriate

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold budgets for services, departments, and major areas of activity i.e commissioning services.

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Responsible as line manager for several departments and/or service areas. Responsible for designing and delivering relevant training.

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Develops documents from relevant information

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Infection prevention awareness
• Safeguarding knowledge and experience of assessment
• Willingness to undertake practical and professionally accredited training linked to integrated sexual health development
• Ability to work between sites and efficiently travel across Suffolk
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Desirable

• Documented evidence of further studying/training
• A recognised contraception qualification or currently working towards
• Previous experience or currently working in specialty of integrated sexual health
• Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
• Use of electronic patient record systems

Essential

Essential

• Clear and effective communication skills
• Professional Interest in the field of integrated sexual health
• Enthusiasm for professional development
• Willingness to develop STI results management.

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

Provide CIC

Address

Suffolk Sexual Health Clinic Lowestoft

6, Regent Road

Lowestoft

NR32 1PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Band 6 Midwife 2 Years' experience

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Able to work independently

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Able to work within Trust guidelines, and in conjunction with local and national policies and procedures
• Proficient knowledge of Trust systems

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Able to manage a caseload
• Able to work on call shifts

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Full Clean Driving License

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Midwife BSc or equivalent degree

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Counseling qualification or have undertaken related bereavement support study days

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of completion of band 5 preceptorship programme
• Extensive experience of caring for bereaved families
• Knowledge of the legal framework around perinatal loss
• Knowledge of current policy drivers relating to pregnancy and baby loss
• Knowledge of challenges facing bereaved families including aspects of spiritual and religious care
• Effective internet and IT (Information Technology) skills
• Understanding of clinical governance and its relationship to the role
• Understanding of the Human Tissue Act and Guidelines in relation to pregnancy and baby loss
• Confident in caring for women with complex needs
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of care pathways, and patient experience surrounding early pregnancy loss and termination of pregnancy

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to undertake audits
• Ability to make confident and sound decisions in complex and stressful situations, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Works independently, using initiative while understanding the boundaries of own role and competence.

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to professional development
• Has a commitment to educate others for the benefit of all
• Evidence of advanced communication skills required for the role
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of supportive working in a team.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the equal opportunities policy
• Willing to work on established Nursing/Midwifery information systems, EPR (Electronic Patient Record) or the relevant information system related to post
• Actively engages with and completes all mandatory training.

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Consistently adopts a compassionate and empathetic approach when interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Shows effective organisational skills alongside leadership potential.
• Organises workload efficiently and manages time effectively.
• Committed to quality improvements
• Resource for communication and dissemination of information from the multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to undertake and support all duties carried out by the Bereavement Team.
• Demonstrates resilience and effective strategies for managing stress and work pressures by prioritising tasks, maintaining open communication with colleagues, seeking support when appropriate, and practising self-care to ensure compassionate, high-quality support for bereaved families.
• Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
• Punctual, and flexible across hours of work when required
• Able to remain calm and focused in emotionally challenging and high-pressure situations.
• Recognises the importance of seeking support and debriefing following emotionally challenging 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 5 Level 2 qualifications including English Language and Mathematics

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Food safety and safe food handling achieved through training
• IT literate and able to use Microsoft application including word and email
• Evidence of ability to interpret numerical information

Experience

Essential

• Experience of weighing and measuring accurately
• Evidence of use of problem solving skills
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties
• Evidence of ability to meet strict deadlines
• Significant practical experience of food handling and food safety

Desirable

• Experience of working in a food or feed preparation environment
• Experience of measuring constituents to a high degree of accuracy ( 0.5g and 0.5ml)
• Experience of preparing special feeds
• Experience in interpreting graphs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

• Actively studying towards AAT or equivalent qualification
• AAT Foundation Level 2/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A good level of accounting competency gained through experience
• Full knowledge and understanding of computerised Ledgers
• Experience of providing accurate budgetary support to non-Finance staff

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment with a Shared Service provider

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely and courteously to stakeholders at all levels
• Competent in using spread sheets and word processing applications to be able to analyse and interpret data
• The ability to work unsupervised and organise own workload to an agreed timetable. The ability to work under pressure and deliver work to tight deadlines
• Fully conversant with all aspects of Oracle
• Ability to spend majority of working time using computer including a visual display unit
• Ability to concentrate frequently and for long periods.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
• Team working
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI-generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important information

We are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

London

2 Redman Place,

London

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification in Health care
• Care certificate
• Commitment to undertake in house training with successful completion within 1 year of appointment

Desirable

• Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with members of the public
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially

Desirable

• Formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
• Experience of using hospital patient record system
• Experience of providing high quality care
• Evidence of continuing professional development

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• IT / computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced senior leader who can operate confidently across complex healthcare systems.

You'll bring:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent experience) with evidence of continuing professional development. Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to doctoral level are desirable.

• Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within the NHS or similarly complex organisations.

• Extensive knowledge of programme management, governance and operational performance.

• Exceptional leadership, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Experience developing long-term strategic plans and translating policy into delivery.

• Strong financial management skills, including oversight of significant programme budgets.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing organisational change.

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence executive and clinical leaders across multiple organisations.

• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll join a high-performing regional team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care for more than five million people.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence regional and national cancer strategy.

• Lead transformational programmes that improve patient outcomes.

• Work alongside nationally recognised clinical and operational leaders.

• Shape innovative approaches to service redesign and performance improvement.

• Build partnerships that deliver lasting change across the NHS.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave.

• Excellent learning and leadership development opportunities.

• A supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within provider organisations when required to support operational performance recovery, pathway improvement, diagnostic transformation and service redesign.

Make a lasting impact

This is more than a programme management roleit's an opportunity to influence the future of cancer services across an entire region.

Your leadership will help deliver earlier diagnosis, faster treatment, improved patient experience and better outcomes for thousands of people affected by cancer every year.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help shape the future of cancer care across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to PHD level Evidence of CPD

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need highly developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance, and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Highly Complex facts or situation that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison to develop strategies, assist strategic objective and ensure team performance/delivery

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Developing long term strategic plans for service improvement in new areas

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Responsible for policy development and implementation across working area and/or organisation where appropriate

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold budgets for services, departments, and major areas of activity i.e commissioning services.

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Responsible as line manager for several departments and/or service areas. Responsible for designing and delivering relevant training.

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Develops documents from relevant information

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including: Medical Staff Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient) Services Users and Carers Health and Social Care teams Third sector/voluntary agencies Community groups and local authority provision Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.

Utilise written and verbal communication skills to connect with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.

Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments and meetings etc.

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.

To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.

To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathic manner.

Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.

Escalating issues to the Clinical Services Lead Administrator as appropriate.

Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients.

Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RIO and Connecting Care system.

The post holder will order stationery and other necessary items for the team via the procurement system.

Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.

Produce confidential correspondence and reports on a frequent basis.

Maintain efficient and effective electronic filing system/, Internet, Intranet, patient records to access and extract information as needed.

Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.

Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work. May be asked to contribute to audit and research projects within the service to inform service.

Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.

Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.

Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• NVQ 3 qualification or relevant experience in administrative systems and office procedures

Desirable

• Administration experience in a health/social care setting

Skills

Essential

• Good IT Skills - competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work without direct supervision; Plan and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Diary management

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working well in a team
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems

Desirable

• Ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Petherton Resource Centre

Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for someone who can combine project management expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll bring:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

• Experience of leading service improvement or transformation projects.

• Excellent programme and project management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience working with complex datasets and performance information.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

• The ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries.

• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

Experience within the NHS or healthcare improvement is highly desirable.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll help shape the future of cancer care across the East Midlands, working alongside nationally recognised clinical leaders and improvement teams.

We offer:

• A challenging and rewarding leadership role

• Opportunities to influence regional and national cancer improvement

• Flexible hybrid working

• NHS Pension Scheme

• Excellent annual leave entitlement

• Learning and development opportunities

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Every improvement you deliver has the potential to improve outcomes for thousands of patients across the region.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently across the region.

Join us

If you're an experienced improvement professional who enjoys leading change, influencing across complex systems and delivering measurable improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we'll transform cancer services and improve outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Diploma level qualification or experience in specialist area

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Complex facts, situation that require analysis, interpretation and comparison to ensure compliance

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Plan and organise a broad range complex activities requiring formulation and adjustment. Facilitate collaborative working, implement new ways of working

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Lead on service development for specialist area. Lead on policy development for specific area that may have wider implications for working practices

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold delegated budget for service area. Authorised signatory for expenses and small payments

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Line manager for department. Manage the delivery of teaching and development interventions

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Regularly Develops and maintains reports and documents pertaining to area of responsibility from numerous sources or use by various audiences

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

Clinical:

• To provide specialist psychological therapy assessments and treatments with clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies service.

Professional:

• To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.

Communications and Relationships:

• To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care.

Teaching, training, and supervision:

• To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Therapist and other professional colleagues.
• To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision, as appropriate.
• To provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team, including Trainee High Intensity Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists. Where appropriate, to provide this to trainee NHS Talking Therapies workers and other clinical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised/accredited post graduate level training in a psychological therapy

Qualifications

Essential

• Full accreditation with BABCP or eligibility for BPS/CPC and eligibility for BABCP accreditation.

Desirable

• CBT supervisors qualification or eligible to train as a CBT supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an NHS Talking Therapies service
• Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems

Skills

Essential

• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital or Fountain Way Hospital

Devizes or Salisbury

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 year NHS minimum NHS experience

Desirable

• Cerner

Essential

Essential

• Knowledge around discharge process

Desirable

• Maths + English GCSE/ relevant qualifications or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

London

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Practitioner Bristol Hospital | Endoscopy | Ad hoc | Part time Up to £30.00 per hour depending on experience Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As an Endoscopy Scrub Practitioner/ Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Endoscopy within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As an Endoscopy Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As an Endoscopy Scrub Practitioner/ Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills.You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC

Experience

Essential

• With post-registration experience in Endoscopy within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Clifton Hill

Bristol

BS8 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI-generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important information

We are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road,

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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 Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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 Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead and deliver a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic clinical psychology service service users on Juniper Ward in line with best practice and National guidelines.

• To undertake highly specialist assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role).
• To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
• To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.
• To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of service users on Juniper Ward.
• To be involved in the development and delivery of training to multidisciplinary staff on Juniper and other wards in North Somerset.
• To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.
• To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.
• To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
• To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.

MANAGEMENT

• Delegated caseload supervision.
• Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested.
• The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested.

PROFESSIONAL

• To fully adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the HCP. To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995).
• To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology policies and procedures.
• To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate.
• To maintain and develop high standards of clinical psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other clinical psychologists.
• To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
• To participate in clinical supervision.

SERVICE GOVERNANCE

• To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback.
• To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
• To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.
• To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
• To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees from regional training courses and Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs) and elsewhere as appropriate.
• To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in multidisciplinary teams. This is to include joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with service users.
• To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision.
• To provide training and supervision to assistant psychologists.
• To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychologists in the area.
• To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area.
• To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.
• To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service.
• Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction.
• Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely.
• Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
• Support prompt recruitment by identifying vacancies to the AWP Recruitment Team as soon as they arise, and participate in the selection and effective induction and onboarding of new joiners to the team.
• Ensure that all team members have a very positive introduction to the team and a well-supported first year.
• Take responsibility for encouraging people to stay with AWP, ensuring that you are aware whenever a member of your team is considering leaving, seeking to understand their reasons and encouraging them to stay.
• Ensure that key messages are cascaded in your team and that your team are encouraged to put forward suggestions.
• Show appreciation to your team when they do good work and support them when they are struggling.
• Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working.
  • Support all team members to keep their mandatory and statutory training up-to-date and identify the learning and development needs of all team members of the team ensuring that everyone has an up-to-date personal development plan (PDP).
  • Ensure that every team member as at least an hour of supervision (one-to-one meeting) each month, this may include both managerial and clinical supervision.
  • Ensure all team members receive a constructive assessment of their performance each year and set SMART objectives for the coming year.
  • Seek support from the HR Team to tackle any worries regarding matters of discipline, including both conduct and capability concerns, supporting a just and restorative culture. Take prompt action regarding serious concerns and ensure clear plans are in place for problems which are less serious in nature but prove difficult to resolve.
  • Act as a positive role model at all times, encouraging people to feel equal members of the team whilst working within clear frameworks and policies.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent.
• Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status.
• HCPC Registered.
• Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention.

Desirable

• Supervision Training

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group ie inpatient.
• Experience of working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Experience of Risk Assessment and Management
• Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
• Psychological assessment skills and knowledge.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the specialism. Ability to use this knowledge to think systemically/ organizationally.
• Training others in MH services topics.

Desirable

• Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.
• Clinical supervision of Psychological therapy trainees

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Juniper Ward, Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI-generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important information

We are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Nottingham

Seaton House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy
• Full registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent
• Higher degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the clinical and educational expectations for training dental hygienists

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience in general dental practice: oWorking to full scope of practice oDemonstrating depth of understanding of the role
• Ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education and training to dental professionals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Advanced IT skills (including MS Office Suite)

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance in education
• Ability to draw on a range of methods and techniques to effectively engage participants in the process of learning
• Experience supervising trainees within the clinical environment
• Experience of student assessments / examinations

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate highly complex information with clarity and sensitivity to a range of audiences

Desirable

• Ability to provide candid and constructive feedback to students and peers

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Familiarity with GDC regulations and standards
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Ability to motivate, support and manage emotions of others in a highly demanding training environment

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding and uphold the NHS and educational obligations of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure appropriate handover of any outstanding administrative procedures related to clinical care at the end of a shift, or before periods of absence.

Provide secretariat support for the department or division, including organising and administering meetings.

Maintain adequate stock levels for the department, using Trust systems to procure required items.

Coordinate department diaries or rotas to ensure an efficient service is maintained.

Responsible for identifying and reporting environmental issues, resolving general office maintenance issues and reports those that fall beyond personal capabilities.

Manage generic inboxes, triaging and ensuring responses are sent by the relevant person in a timely fashion.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Report any faults with equipment or the environment to the relevant department promptly, and as appropriate.

Adhere to the Trusts Dress Code policy, and ensure a smart and professional appearance at all times.

Work flexibly to cover all administrative areas as requested by the supervisor, including covering colleagues or periods of absence where appropriate and within the scope of capabilities.

Proactively identify potential issues or risks that may compromise the smooth running of the department, and escalate these.

Responsible for ensuring an efficient administrative service is provided, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a degree level with experience in Administration
• A Level or NVQ level in business administration or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• A willingness to undertake further training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
• Extensive previous secretarial PA / managing administrative staff experience
• Experience in healthcare
• Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Knowledge of experience of working with medical records
• Experience working in the field of clinic al audit
• Experience of using EPIC IT system

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating Trust Values
• Care, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Cancer and its management

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Infection prevention awareness
• Safeguarding knowledge and experience of assessment
• Willingness to undertake practical and professionally accredited training linked to integrated sexual health development
• Ability to work between sites and efficiently travel across Suffolk
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Desirable

• Documented evidence of further studying/training
• A recognised contraception qualification or currently working towards
• Previous experience or currently working in specialty of integrated sexual health
• Experience of working to Patient Group Directions (PGD's)
• Use of electronic patient record systems

Essential

Essential

• Clear and effective communication skills
• Professional Interest in the field of integrated sexual health
• Enthusiasm for professional development
• Willingness to develop STI results management.

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

Provide CIC

Address

Suffolk Sexual Health Clinic Lowestoft

6, Regent Road

Lowestoft

NR32 1PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Health Care Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of working in a team
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Avenue

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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