Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN or RMN or RN (Child/Mental Health)

Desirable

• ENB 998 or equivalent
• ENB 603
• Relevant first degree

Experience

Essential

• Post qualifying experience
• Current experience in a paediatric or mental health setting working with young people.
• Demonstrate evidence of linking theory to practice.

Desirable

• Recent ward management experience.
• Experience of working with patients with eating disorders.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate communication skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to educating junior staff.
• Demonstrate evidence of professional development.
• Knowledge of mental health difficulties in young people.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to child and family centred care.
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise.
• Demonstrate interest in the specialty of child and adolescent eating disorders.
• Awareness of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's House

23 East Heath Road

London

NW3 1DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached detailed Job Description.

The purpose of the role is to undertake Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews on patients who may be eligible or who may already be in receipt of funding this will include those in receipt of fast track funding at end of life and those in receipt of a Personal Health Budget. This will also include the assessment and review of individuals who are in receipt of joint funding (a package of care funded by both health and social care) having previously undergone a CHC assessment whereby health needs were identified that were above the lawful limits of the local authority to provide.

To undertake Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews for individuals who may be eligible or who may already be in receipt of funding this will include those in receipt of fast track and joint funding at end of life and those in receipt of a Personal Health Budget.

To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, communicating unwelcome financial decisions to members of the public and using interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to acceptance where there may be hostility and antagonism.

To case manage individuals in receipt of NHS funded care and support, reviewing and reassessing needs, the service provision and support required, this will include those in receipt of a Personal Health Budget.

To review and reassess individuals eligibility for NHS CHC, FNC and any other NHS funded placements.

To undertake required assessments in support of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) ,this may form a key part of the role.

To review any service, and care, commissioned in regards to quality and appropriateness to the individuals need, to ensure that the provider is delivering the requirements of the contract.

To complete retrospective reviews as required and directed by team manager.

To represent the organization at NHE England IRP.

Sign posting to relevant teams and organizations.

Responsible for oversight /assurance of commissioned equipment.

Undertake assessments for retrospective and PUPoC cases.

Contribute to cases that are appealed or disputed.

Commission safe packages of care that meet an individuals assessed care needs in line with delegated financial limit.

Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.

Use data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data e.g. Care Track/IEG4/Other collection tools agreed by leadership colleagues.

Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to teams and a range of internal and external colleagues.

We work as a team of teams, recognising that improving health and care depends on strong collaboration across traditional boundaries. In this role, you will work flexibly beyond your immediate team, building relationships, sharing knowledge and connecting people and priorities to support joined-up working. This includes being proactive in reaching across organisational and team boundaries, contributing to shared goals, and taking a wider system view of your work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development.
• Workforce development knowledge and experience.
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
• Relevant professional registration.

Experience

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Previous experience in project management and planning.
• Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector.

Skills, abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate.
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a few courses of action.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
• Used to working in a busy environment.
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Professional calm and efficient manner.
• Effective organiser.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

NHS Dorset - County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have:

• Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment (Essential).
• Understanding of performance standards and customer care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephony skills.

For full role responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient/customer focused environment.
• Understanding of performance standards and customer care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with a computerised scheduling system.

Educational Achievements

Essential

• GCSE (grades A to C) or equivalent level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ, including English or other appropriate subject/s.
• ICT literate, including good key board skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office based products e.g. Word and Excel.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work to high standards of quality, including when working to strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Springhill 1

Brindley Way

Wakefield

WF2 0XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Key Skills Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a complex organization with numerous stakeholders
• Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
• Experience of using various forms of information technology in work-related activities.
• Experience working in the National Health Service (NHS)

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good understanding of general office working procedures
• Good working knowledge of relevant Microsoft office packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use own judgement in a range of alternative situations/ deadlines
• Able to sustain meticulous attention to detail
• Good level of verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal and listening skills
• Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively
• Able to compose correspondence and reports
• Able to work as part of a team.

Others

Essential

• Able to influence others

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pond Street, Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in supporting children and young people with complex developmental needs, including autism, learning disabilities, sensory processing differences, social, emotional and mental health needs, and behaviours that may impact participation and engagement.

To maintain high standards of evidence-based occupational therapy practice, using appropriate assessment tools, outcome measures and clinical reasoning to inform intervention planning and evaluation.

To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment, using standardised and non-standardised approaches to identify strengths, needs and barriers to participation across home, school and community environments.

To establish child-centred and functional goals in partnership with children, families, educational staff and other professionals.

To develop, implement and review individualised Occupational Therapy intervention plans that promote participation, independence, wellbeing and access to learning.

To select and deliver appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions, balancing clinical need, risk, safety, child and family preferences, and available resources.

To deliver individual and group interventions using meaningful, graded and occupation-focused activities to achieve identified outcomes.

To ensure informed consent is obtained and that children, young people and families have a clear understanding of assessment findings, recommendations and proposed interventions.

To utilise advanced clinical reasoning to analyse complex presentations, prioritise needs and determine appropriate intervention pathways.

To formulate and deliver specialist intervention programmes which may include environmental adaptations, sensory-based approaches, equipment provision, functional skill development, home programmes and recommendations for school-based support.

To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate assessment, intervention and review processes for children with complex needs.

To adapt Occupational Therapy practice to meet the individual circumstances, strengths and needs of each child and young person.

To maintain knowledge of current educational policy, SEND legislation and inclusive practice, incorporating these into clinical decision-making.

To apply specialist knowledge of medical, developmental and neurodevelopmental conditions when assessing needs and recommending adaptations to physical, social and learning environments.

To provide specialist advice, guidance and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals to support implementation of occupational therapy recommendations.

To work closely with Inclusion Base and school staff to model therapeutic approaches, support implementation of strategies and develop staff confidence in meeting the needs of children with complex needs.

To liaise with educational colleagues regarding joint target setting, annual reviews, EHCP processes and staff development activities.

To utilise knowledge of health, education, social care and voluntary sector services to ensure timely referrals and coordinated support.

To contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, Education, Health and Care Plans and annual review processes as required.

To assess for and recommend specialist equipment, environmental adaptations and assistive resources where appropriate.

To assess, manage and document clinical risk, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, safeguarding procedures, moving and handling requirements and lone-working guidance.

To work autonomously across community and educational settings, exercising professional judgement in complex situations.

To communicate effectively and sensitively with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies regarding clinical care, service delivery and support planning.

To communicate complex and sensitive information in a clear and accessible manner, taking account of communication differences and individual needs.

To establish and maintain effective relationships with children, families and professionals, including those experiencing distress, uncertainty or challenging circumstances.

To motivate and support children, families and educational staff to engage in therapeutic programmes and agreed intervention plans.

To demonstrate excellent negotiation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills across a range of professional situations.

To practise in accordance with Occupational Therapy Service policies, Trust procedures, HCPC standards, RCOT professional standards and relevant legislation.

To maintain knowledge of safeguarding, SEND legislation, Equality Act 2010 requirements and other relevant statutory frameworks.

To manage workload effectively, prioritising competing demands and using sound professional judgement in day-to-day decision-making.

To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records and reports.

To provide specialist advice and support to less experienced colleagues, therapy assistants, students and partner professionals involved in the management of complex cases.

To delegate work appropriately and provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants, students and less experienced staff.

To contribute to the promotion and representation of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service.

To participate in service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of service policies and procedures.

To support the Team Lead and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the delivery and development of the service as required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and specialist section Children, Young People and Families
• Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant post graduate courses/training.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to independently prioritise work, caseloads, and competing demands and support others in co-ordinating daily, termly and annual priorities
• Specialist knowledge of a broad range of clinical conditions impacting children e.g., Autism, learning disabilities, genetic conditions, DCD, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning through assessment, intervention, treatment planning and review
• Specialist clinical skills in early intervention, child development, sensory based strategies, etc.
• pecialist skills in managing children' and young people's behaviour that challenges, or with high levels of distress

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working at a specialist level supporting children with complex autism and learning disabilities
• Experience of leading or making contribution to service development, pathway redesign, quality improvement or innovation within children's services.
• Experience writing assessment reports/advice
• Experience providing supervision and support to less experienced therapists, assistants, and students.

Desirable

• Experience working within resource bases, inclusions bases or special schools
• Experience writing statutory assessment/ EHCP advice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to build rapport with clients with communication difficulties
• Treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Bridge Schools (Inclusion Bases)

Islington

N7 9LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals in line with both national regulations (IRMER 2017) and local protocols.
• To act as an Operator under IRMER (2017).
• To act with delegated authority as Practitioner under IRMER (2017) for plain film radiography referrals.
• To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
• To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.

• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• To ensure patients receive a high standard of care across all modalities
• To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• To match clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol in x-ray, CT and MRI Scanning.

• To operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination, e.g. bolus chasing, image reformatting and dynamic imaging.

• To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered prior to patient departure from the department.
• To be able to offer good clinical judgement when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff
• To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
• To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients directed accordingly.

• To highlight radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place, e.g. the Red Dot system.
• To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of imaging protocols.
• To work unsupervised within the service arrangements.
• To work within the departments shift system.
• To participate in patient monitoring or administration of oxygen, under supervision.
• To ascertain from the patient, patients guardian or the referrer, the patients suitability for receipt of intravenous (IV) contrast media.
• To perform intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent.
• To administer IV contrast media using a pressure injector.
• If required, to gain competency in recognising anaphylaxis and administering Adrenaline and operate within Trust and Departmental policy.
• To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or the CT/MRI Lead or the Operational Service Manager.

Please see the attached job description for detailed understanding of the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• IV Cannulation
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• PgC in CT/MR
• Maintained ILS competency

Skills

Essential

• Significant experience in managing scanner lists
• Able to demonstrate effective and efficient management practice
• Awareness of current Radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER 2017, IRR2017, MRI Safety, Health & Safety, infection control and clinical governance
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable

• Previous line management experience
• Experience in training and development of radiographers

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in MRI
• Significant experience in CT
• Evidence of working in the NHS
• Evidence of 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre

Wood Green Shopping Mall

London

N22 6YQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RLUH

ED, Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will:

1. Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision
2. Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others
3. Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs
4. Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties)
5. Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
6. Take charge of the practice setting as required
7. Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students
8. Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation
9. Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students
10. Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department
11. Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly
12. Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMCs standards for medicines management
13. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures
14. In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

UK nurses and midwives must act in line with the Code, whether they are providing direct care to individuals, groups or communities or bringing their professional knowledge to bear on nursing and midwifery practice in other roles, such as leadership, education or research. While you can interpret the values and principles set out in the Code in a range of different practice settings, they are not negotiable or discretionary.

Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor shall act, at all times, in such a way as to justify public confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, to serve the interest of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients.

Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor is accountable for his or her practice, and, in the exercise of professional accountability, shall act in accordance with the guidance laid down in the code.

Through revalidation, you will provide fuller, richer evidence of your continued ability to practise safely and effectively when you renew your registration.

Full job description added as a supporting document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nurses
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
• GCSE or equivalent in English
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths

Desirable

• Critical care course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical experience within an acute hospital
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Orthopaedic experience
• Critical care experience

Skills

Essential

• Role modelling
• Supervision of the care of a group of patients
• Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements
• Clinical competence
• Basic IT Skills
• Have or willing to undertake core skills relevant to area of work e.g. ECG, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Urethral Catheterisation male and females, IV therapy

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthoapedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.

Person Specification

Job requirement

Essential

• Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse
• NMC PIN

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate professional development

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post.
• Leadership and evidence of sound decision making

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating

Relevant Experience

Essential

• Organisational skills and ability to lead a team

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopaedic hospital

Bristol Road

Northfield

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, collating, quality checking and distributing agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentation for Board, Committee, Executive and senior management meetings.
• Providing administrative support for meetings, including scheduling, room bookings, circulation of papers, minute taking, action tracking and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing electronic diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings for senior leaders.
• Producing correspondence, reports, presentations and other documentation to a high professional standard.
• Handling incoming telephone, email and written enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including document control and records management.
• Maintaining electronic filing systems, databases, SharePoint sites and other administrative systems to support effective service delivery.
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of confidential Board, Committee and Executive documentation.
• Coordinating administrative processes and ensuring information is accurate, timely and compliant with Trust standards.
• Providing office cover and administrative support across the Executive Assistant team to ensure continuity of service during periods of leave, absence or increased workload.
• Supporting the wider Corporate Services team with general clerical and administrative duties as required.

Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Achieved GCSE in English and Maths

Strong Administrative Skills

Essential

• Experience of providing administrative and secretarial support, including meeting administration and diary management
• Able to demonstrate use of microsoft products, including Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel

Desirable

• Evidence of handling confidential information

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Rd, South

Northfield

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role overview

Healthcare Assistant

Join Our Renal Care Team

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? At Diaverum, we have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Crawleyclinic and support patients undergoing dialysis treatment.

In this role, you'll work closely with our nursing team to provide compassionate, person-centred care that helps improve patients' quality of life. Whether you're looking to build on your healthcare experience or develop a long-term career within renal care, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

This is a Fixed Term contract covering maternity; contract duration likely to be around 12 months (is subject to possible change).

What You'll Be Doing

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining clean equipment following proper training.
• Preparing supplies and packs for treatment.
• Conducting health checks with patients before and after dialysis.
• Escorting patients to clinical and waiting areas.
• Serving refreshments during treatments.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for caring, motivated individuals who are committed to delivering excellent patient care.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), with Level 3 desirable or a willingness to work towards it.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospital setting is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive, flexible, and patient-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A good standard of English and basic IT skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
• Paid breaks.
• Monday to Saturday working pattern. No night shifts and no Sunday working.
• Competitive salary of up to £25,086, depending on relevant dialysis experience.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after full-time hours have been completed.
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Access to our in-house learning and development programme, d Academy.
• Support to undertake relevant qualifications and further study.
• Christmas Day and New Year's Day off.
• Free uniform, tea and coffee, annual flu vaccination, and Christmas meal.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Blue Light Card discounts and additional employee benefits.
• Access to our employee wellbeing programme, We Care.
• Employee referral bonus scheme of up to £1,000.

Why Join Diaverum?

At Diaverum, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional renal care while creating a supportive environment where our colleagues can thrive.

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. Our comprehensive professional training program, including on-the-job training and access to our in-house education program 'd Academy,' sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum.

At our clinic, you wont find managers tucked away on another floor we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses desks right at the heart of patient care, were set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way

Additional Information

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and relevant compliance clearances.

You must be able to work clinically in a renal setting.

We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Come Grow With Us

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference to patients' lives while developing your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional renal care.

Diaverum - Improving Quality of Life Through Renal Care.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Diaverum

Address

Crawley

RH117SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Directorates administrative staff and resolving any issues that arise. This will include the authorising of annual leave and study leave.
• Monitor the staff workloads and allocate work according to staffing levels and adjust these during periods of sickness or unexpected changes in workload.
• Manage administrative staff sickness in line with Trust HR policies, undertaking return to work interviews, stage 1 and stage 2 interviews. To liaise with human Resources, where appropriate, in issues of sickness and phased returns to work.
• To be responsible for the recruitment of secretarial staff, devising adverts and job descriptions, short-listing, interviewing and taking up references, chairing the interview panel.
• Undertake appraisals on the secretaries and clerical support staff and formulating PDP plans, including the identification of training needs and to provide opportunities for staff to undergo relevant training.
• Undertake mandatory training on a regular basis, ensuring that the administrative staff also comply with the requirements for mandatory training and adhere to the Health and safety at Work act.
• Ensure that all Consultants are allocated secretarial support to cover their secretarial duties and ensure training is provided where appropriate.
• Ensure that all clinical sessions are allocated adequate clerical staff and ensure training is provided where appropriate.
• Train new and bank administrative staff on the job and ensure that progress is monitored.
• Initiate and participate in the development of policies and procedures affecting the administration staff. Implement changes to practice/protocols and overcome conflicts/lack of knowledge.
• Liaise with Consultants and CNS in the development of services e.g. cancer pathway improvement initiatives to support with 28 FDS.
• To act as the administrative lead on the department Clinical Governance Committee.
• Support Operational Managers with ENT and Audiology Service improvement plan ensuring the smooth delivery of high quality care e.g. upgrade of software, equipment and building SEL support network with a focus of staff development.
• Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
• Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
• Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
• Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
• Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Cancer and its management
• A Level or NVQ level 3 in business administration or equivalent

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

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a clinical member of the Management Team be responsible for the safe and effective delivery and future development of the nursing and overall clinical services.

Work with other senior staff to ensure the achievement of Practice aims and objectives and the efficient and effective running of the nursing service and the service as a whole, collaborating on setting policy for the clinical service and the nursing team.

Plan, develop and implement specific projects and new nursing services as required.

Ensure that the Nursing Team are supported with CPD meetings to disseminate information relevant to practices and ensure that the team are aware of any changes. Including gathering information, setting agendas, minuting and sending out minutes.

Lead on infection control for the practice.

Attend contract, SEA and any other appropriate meetings and ensure nurses are aware of any feedback from these.

Identify the nursing requirement to meet the practice population need, assessing the impact and implementation of skill-mix in the delivery of care and developing new services and increasing skill-mix as appropriate.

Maintain record of nurse/HCA/NA competencies and ensure all teams are aware of this.

Ensure nursing team are meeting all clinical contract standards such as QOF

Liaise with nurse chronic disease leads and plan/ process map changes to improve the surgery chronic disease management ensuring we meet NICE/ QOF/contract guidelines and targets

Respond to all nurse related clinical queries from all other teams. Advise as needed.

Advise Nurse admin re clinical queries and oversee nurse rota checking correct skill mix, advising re holiday cover, absences or training requirements in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.

Provide clinical cover where required to maintain a safe and effective nursing service. Duties will include those typically performed by Practice Nurses/treatment room nurse as well as Chronic disease management and reviews.

Line Management and Leadership

Carry out Revalidation interviews for Practice Nurse Team.

Maintain an open door policy for all nursing team and provide supervision on an ad hoc basis.

Build and lead a cohesive and effective team with good cross team communication.

Lead or participate in recruitment as required and implement induction programmes for new Practice nursing staff.

Organise work and delegate clearly and appropriately, assessing the competence of those taking on delegated tasks and ensuring safe practice.

Assess competence of clinical staff, including in-house certification of staff where appropriate (e.g. Healthcare Assistants).

Provide pastoral support for staff when required, particularly in relation to issues that affect their ability to work.

Communicate resource constraints to the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints.

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Teaching and Training

Promote a learning environment, act as a mentor and assess all training needs for the Practice Nursing Team and organise training needed to achieve an effective and safe service.

Ensure that all required training is completed by members of the team and documented.

Plan in-house training and competencies for PNs/HCAs/ NAs.

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and training as necessary to update skills and knowledge.

Participation in the monthly educational and training events of the Practice, and set the monthly agenda for the Practice nursing team.

Participation in the induction of new staff, students and other attached professionals as necessary.

Facilitate and organise the introduction of student nurses into the practice working closely with Oxford Brookes University.

Communication

Effective communication with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the practices.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

To communicate difficult, often unpleasant or sensitive, messages to patients and families.

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues.

Information Resources

Review, enter and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring, financial and audit processes.

To understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

To follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

Ensure all templates, policies and procedures are up to date and align with Nice guidelines

Organisation/Quality

Recognise and work within own competence and relevant professional codes of conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To follow Practice policies, including Security and Information Governance.

The efficient and prompt delivery of administrative tasks.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care (self and team) to National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines, PCT/CCG policy and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery (self and team) through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work, implementing improvements where required (self and team).

To participate in quality improvement initiatives, including Significant Event Analysis, peer review and the review of patient complaints.

To cooperate fully and openly with the investigation of patient complaints (or other investigations).

Respond to complaints from patients that need a clinical response or are related to nurse clinics.

To participate in CCG commissioning initiatives and programmes as required.

To support the aims and objectives of the Practice and contribute to the ongoing development of the Practice as required.

Equality and Diversity

Act as a role model and enable others in the observance of equality and diversity good practice.

To act in ways that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures.

To respect the privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers, visitors and co-workers. They must be treated equally, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

To follow the Practice chaperoning policy.

Be aware of statutory procedures, local guidance and referral criteria regarding protection of children and vulnerable adults, including Practice policies. To follow the guidance and policies and take action in an appropriate manner.

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

Education, qualifications and experience

Relevant nursing/health degree or equivalent.

Registered nurse.

Substantial post-registration nursing experience with significant recent primary care nursing experience.

Up-to-date skills and experience in the full range of practice nursing services.

Experience in implementing protocols, clinical guidelines and/or service improvements.

Experience of using infection control procedures.

Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care.

A commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner city population.

An understanding of the importance of good data quality and information governance.

Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised medical record systems.

Personal skills and abilities

Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.

A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills.

The ability to work as a member of a large multidisciplinary team.

Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.

The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.

Excellent organisational skills.

A commitment to professional and personal development.

Willingness to be involved in teaching and training.

The ability to influence others positively, negotiate constructively and resolve conflict successfully.

The ability and willingness to engage with individuals to improve their personal performance.

General

A commitment to the ongoing development of the Practice.

The ability to give good and regular attendance.

Desirable requirements:

Experience of managing other people.

Mentor/teaching qualification and experience of teaching in a clinical setting.

Additional relevant qualifications, e.g. community nursing, family planning, teaching/mentoring, chronic disease, etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant nursing/health degree or equivalent. Registered nurse. Substantial post-registration nursing experience with significant recent primary or community nursing experience. Up-to-date skills and experience in the full range of practice nursing services. Experience in implementing protocols, clinical guidelines and/or service improvements. Experience of using infection control procedures. Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care. A commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner city population. An understanding of the importance of good data quality and information governance. Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised medical record systems. Personal skills and abilities Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work. A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills. The ability to work as a member of a large multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing. The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication. Excellent organisational skills. A commitment to professional and personal development. Willingness to be involved in teaching and training. The ability to influence others positively, negotiate constructively and resolve conflict successfully. The ability and willingness to engage with individuals to improve their personal performance.

Desirable

• Experience of managing other people. Mentor/teaching qualification and experience of teaching in a clinical setting. Additional relevant qualifications, e.g. community nursing, family planning, teaching/mentoring, chronic disease, 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.

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

Hedena Health Ltd

Address

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.

• Delivery of The Lancaster Model
• Leading a skill mixed team
• Developing evidence based practice
• Partnership Working
• Supervision of Staff
• Working with management team to deliver the service specification

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA.

We take pride in our People First Culture which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.

We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to manage own work load
• Evidence of leadership
• Excellent understanding of public health role

Desirable

• Experience of working a corporate case load
• Experience of leading a skill mix team
• Innovative practitioner

Training and qualifications

Essential

• SCPHN qualification
• Registered nurse

Desirable

• Mentor qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Nurse prescriber

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good understanding on the healthy child program
• knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
• Commitment to developing Public Health Nursing

Desirable

• Clinical supervision 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.

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Paul's House

Stores Road

Derby

DE21 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to supervise unregistered staff
• Ability to work well within a team

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of risk management improvement
• Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
• To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
• Ability to supervise unregistered staff

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Ability to work rotating shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Renal PPU

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Qualified Mentor Sign off mentor
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experienced band 6 midwife
• Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working

Desirable

• Bereavement care experience
• Knowledge of perinatal mortality review, CDOP and MBBRACE.
• Attendance at specialist bereavement care study days.
• Knowledge of National bereavement care standards
• Knowledge of National bereavement care standards

Governance

Essential

• Treats colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team -
• Able to work flexibly
• Record keeping and documentation
• Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team -
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity

Desirable

• Experience of using MBRRACE and DATIX reporting systems

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Effectiveness process
• Inspires others and leads by example
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in midwifery.
• Proven workload management of self and of others
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Effective organisational skills

Desirable

• Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford/Margate

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact Consultant Midwife using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Functional English and Maths

Desirable

• Care Certificate; Level 2/3 Health and Social Care qualification

Language

Essential

• Fluent spoken Nepali and English

Desirable

• Experience communicating with Nepali-speaking communities in East Kent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting or caring for others; experience of working as part of a team; customer-facing experience

Desirable

• Previous maternity, healthcare, community, voluntary-sector or support-worker experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality, dignity, safeguarding, equality and inclusion; understanding of the support-worker role and limits of practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of maternity pathways, infant feeding, newborn care or health promotion

Skills

Essential

• Compassionate communication; basic IT skills; ability to document accurately; ability to recognise concerns and escalate; good organisation and time management

Desirable

• Experience supporting people experiencing digital exclusion, isolation or difficulty accessing services

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Reliable, respectful, non-judgemental, compassionate, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; able to travel across East Kent; able to work flexibly to meet service need; enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends if required by service need

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Use the manual and computerised systems including PAS, ENVOY, PTS, TEAMS, MyPre-Op+ and CLIP to:

To work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment clerical team assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic.

Provide a comprehensive receptionist service for the department and administration duties as set out in the job description.

To make appointments on the Trust IT systems in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

To provide accurate, timely information to assist nursing staff in good management of their Pre-Operative Assessment clinics.

The post will also include answering telephone queries and updating the hospital PAS system.

To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business.

Key Duties:

Postholders must be able to work on their own initiative when carrying out their usual duties. Supervision is available as required.

To participate in reception duties for Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic Countywide, as well as any other visitors to the department.

To greet patients in a polite and respectful manner and promote patients sense of dignity at all times.

The postholder is often the first point of contact for the majority of patients.

Use of manual and computerised systems including PAS, CLIP and digital MyPre-Op system.

To check registration details and demographics for accuracy and ensure that all details are updated on PAS to include #call me

Record the patients attendance to clinic and outcome their appointment on their departure

Notify secretaries of DNAs via the agreed proforma

To deal with enquiries from patients, the general public and other staff as appropriate.

Ensure the smooth daily running of the Pre-Operative Clinic reception desk

Liaise with ambulance control for ensuring the patients return journey home is scheduled

To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the booking team.

Ability to prioritize workload according to demands of the department.

To reschedule Pre-Operative assessment appointments in accordance with the agreed S.O.P, under the direction of the administration team.

Communication Responsibilities:

To ensure that there is good communication between the administration team and the clinical team so that the department runs smoothly.

To demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience and empathy in the course of considerable patient contact, both in person, over the telephone, and by email correspondence.

Ensure telephones are answered promptly and dealt with appropriately.

To respond to patient telephone or face to face complaints in the first instance, seeking support and advice from the team leaders or nurses as appropriate.

To impart clear, concise appointment related information to patient, secretaries and booking staff.

To use interpersonal skills to interact and communicate appropriately with a variety of patients from differing backgrounds and cultures, puting each individual at ease and reassure anxious patients.

To communicate appropriately with patients who have special needs including patients with physical and mental disabilities, learning difficulties and with patients who are anxious and/or upset.

To communicate appropriately with patients who are behaving in an aggressive manner and seek help from senior staff.

To deal appropriately with messages left on the out of hours answerphone service, and any emails received into the countywide email box.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary team.

Clerical Responsibilities:

To answer general telephone queries from patients, health professionals and the general public and process appropriately or refer on to relevant staff as appropriate.

In exceptional circumstances where clinical staff are unable to arrive for the clinic, support the appointments team and nurses with cancelling patients by telephone at the last minute.

To amend and cancel appointments appriopriately. Notify relivant secretary or booker.

To generate appropriate letters and cross reference patient details for accuracy

To liaise with other Pre-Operative Assessment clinics across county.

To provide clerical support for nursing staff countywide.

To destroy confidience waste appropriately and in line with the Trust policy.

Ensure computer, printer equipment and stationery is available and working effectively working, reporting any faults or problems to the team leader.

Educational Responsibilities:

To demonstrate working practices to new and exsisting employees including Admin & Clerical staff, any Pre-Operative Assessment staff countywide.

To have sufficient knowledge of Departmental clinical procedures to be able to inform and advise patients.

To have sufficient knowledge of the Pre-Operative Assessment Service to be able to advise patients on the appropriateness and timeliness of appointments.

To ensure your training requirements are up to date within Trust targets.

General Responsibilities:

To observe confidentiality of patient records at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

To use acquired knowledge to inform patients of the benefits of Pre-Operative Assessment

To manage and prioritise own workload, taking identified priorities into account and observing department policies.

To review procedures regularly in discussion with colleagues and advise of any improvements that could be made to administrative procedures.

To comply with department sickness SOP and report any absences in accordance with this policy.

To report any equipment faults or hazardous or potentially dangerous situations.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints by following appropriate escalation procedures.

To ensure patient confidentiality.

To ensure all Trust standards and policies are observed.

To remain professional at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education

Desirable

• Any recognised typing qualifications
• Recognised English & Maths qualification
• Evidence of additional self-development

Experience

Essential

• Previous Customer services experience/dealing with the public
• Previous Administration experience

Desirable

• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Professional
• Good organisational / time management skills including contact with general public
• Good clear handwriting
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• PAS and/or CLIP understanding

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work in a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Awareness of self-presentation suitable for the workplace.
• Flexibility
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake further 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Treatment Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

This post has no supervisory responsibilities. The post holder will be required to work closely with;

Administration colleagues across patient administration departments

Clinicians

Primary Care

Divisional colleagues

Patients, carers and the general public

Key Results Areas

Assisting and supporting (including cross covering) other members of the administrative team across the department or division, including dealing with telephone calls and resolving simple enquiries for patients, their carers and visitors.

Carry out designated administrative tasks under direction and with guidance, and following agreed standard operating procedures.

Scheduling of patients and the timely management of the workqueues in line with standard operating procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities(see Job Description for full details)

Communication and Patient Liaison

Coordinating Patient Care

Supporting Clinical Teams

Data Management, Data Quality and Systems Responsibilities

Personal Development

General responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience of working in a administrative environment.

Desirable

• Prior experience in healthcare administration, medical office, or scheduling roles.
• Understanding of Patient Access Targets
• Proficiency in Epic, Patient tracking lists and Work-queues.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's 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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date, this in the event that a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Formal educational qualifications to the equivalent of GCSE standard including English and Maths.
• Formal qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate with a broad understanding of MS Office software packages - Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of "Data Protection Act".

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in an administrative environment.
• IT literate.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Valid driving licence for use in the UK and access to a vehicle for work use OR the ability to travel between sites using other means within reasonable timescales.

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills when dealing with colleagues and visitors.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload and use own initiative to prioritise a busy workload, effectively switch between a range of activities and meet demanding deadlines.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Smart, professional appearance.
• Persuasive, influential and assertive.
• Able to work alone and as a team player.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible approach to working practices; role holder will be required to have flexibility in working hours and flexibility in place of work and be able to respond flexibly to changing priorities.

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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Barton Airbase

Manchester

M30 7SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Duties and Responsibilities

1.1. Clinical

1.1.1. Empower patients and carers by providing health education enabling informed decisions about their care.

1.1.2. Enhancing compliance with preventative actions such as vaccinations and prophylactic medications

1.1.3. Provide guidance on self-management to prevent exacerbation of patients condition to reduce incidences of acute episodes requiring admission to secondary care.

1.1.4.Address social and lifestyle factors which impact on condition management and overall quality of life, directing to appropriate local support services and external agencies.

1.1.5. Act as a patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal, and professional knowledge and skills, considering the multicultural needs of the patient by identifying demographic factors that influence health care needs of this patient group.

1.1.6. Provide targeted support to high-intensity users of secondary care including directing patients into existing NCL programmes for frequent ED attenders.

1.1.7. Pre-contact with patients to reduce DNA rates to hospital.

1.1.8. Enable implementation of individual care plans for patients in all settings

1.1.9. Advise on appropriate drug management at home, including dosages and information on non-pharmacological management techniques. Follow up on a regular basis to monitor effectiveness of the regimen and compliance.

1.1.10. Where relevant, utilise advance prescribing skills within the guidance from NMC and Trust

1.1.11. Provide in-reach service to secondary care.

1.1.12. Implementation of a patient outreach health education group programme, and organisation of patient led education sessions.

1.1.13. Promote good clinical practice in line with evidence-based guidelines and policies.

1.1.14. Offer timely and appropriate community nursing interventions where appropriate seeking senior support when required.

1.1.15. Understand when a patients care is beyond own clinical limitation and to liaise with other senior members of the team, or other professionals for advice.

1.1.16. Initiate and contribute towards a multi-professional approach for the management of patients referred to the community service.

1.1.17. Work closely with haematologists, ward sisters and nurses to initiate timely early discharge planning and facilitate community services for early discharges.

1.1.18. Provide individualised advice, education and support to patients, and their relatives/carers to manage their treatments effectively in preparation for early discharge.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Adult Nurse (with the NMC)
• Relevant educational/ training qualification/certificate/experience

Desirable

• Qualified non-medical prescriber

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Post registration nursing experience
• Knowledge of sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
• Experience of caseload management
• Evidence of multidisciplinary and multiagency working
• Experience of safeguarding adults Knowledge and appreciation of equality and diversity issues

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently to all sites across NCL
• A flexible approach to service delivery with ability to work evenings and weekends on occasions where required

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Able to manage competing demands and priorities in a changing, complex environment and is personally resilient
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate nursing knowledge and skills with the clinical aspects of the job
• Phlebotomy skills/CVC line care
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office apps (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal qualities

Essential

• Approachable and open
• Ability to work under own initiative with good organisational skills
• Self-motivated and autonomous but work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and cross site team
• Demonstrate a commitment to team working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Camden & Islington Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre

17a Hornsey Street

London

N7 8GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

1. To demonstrate highly specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of, language and communication problems in children and young people providing appropriate specialist intervention and evaluating outcomes.

2. Where the post holder is dysphagia qualified: to demonstrate highly specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of children with eating, drinking & swallowing disorders, within the remit of own clinical competencies.

3. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in these clinical areas underpinned by current evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

4. To take a clinical lead in this specialised area for the paediatric special and complex needs service area.

5. To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients.

6. To make appropriate diagnoses and highly specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases, including differential diagnoses.

7. To demonstrate specialist expertise in managing children with the highly complex special needs who present with one or more of the following: learning difficulties, mental health problems, autism, sensory needs and behaviour that challenges.

8. To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements / decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice.

9. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness reflecting on evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

10. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.

11. To communicate complex condition related information from assessment to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

12. To work closely with clients, carers and families, in order to agree plan of management.

13. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible

14. To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.

15. To demonstrate excellent communication skills.

16. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.

17. To employ counselling skills with children, carers/families with highly complex needs.

18. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special and complex needs and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.

19. To demonstrate the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies.

20. To monitor and review the progress of children and young people against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate.

21. To adapt practice to meet individual patient/client circumstances.

22. To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements, based on research and evidence-based practice.

23. To develop the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.

24. To be aware of legal requirements relating to the provision of a speech and language therapy service.

25. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and write reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with local Trust Policy, and RCSLT professional standards.

26. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in education and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate.

27. To manage and prioritise a complex and specialist caseload independently, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc.

28. To demonstrate skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

29. To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required, including statutory educational assessment.

30. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, recognising and resolving potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Speech Path or Equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• HCPC licence to practise, and registered member of RCSLT
• Successful completion of highly specialist/expert short courses relevant to field e.g. signing, ASD, physical disability

Desirable

• Successful completion of highly specialist post graduate study relevant to field e.g. advanced ASD courses, Makaton Regional Tutor, AAC)
• Successful completion of highly specialist post graduate study in the field of paediatric dysphagia

Knowledge

Essential

• Of a highly specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to paediatric special and complex needs including autism
• Of the key characteristics leading to a highly specialist differential diagnosis relevant to paediatric special and complex needs
• Of selecting, setting & evaluating highly specialist treatment goals
• f a highly specialist range of therapeutic interventions relevant to paediatric special and complex needs demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches
• The application of highly specialist knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors to the management of and understanding of disability and communication difficulties.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience with relevant client groups post registration, including at a specialist level
• Of working at a specialist level in paediatric complex needs, including the management of children with mental health problems; ASD and LD
• Delivering highly specialist training to a range of audiences

Desirable

• Carrying out evidence based / research 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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Bridge Schools (Inclusion Bases)

Islington, London

N7 9LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• POM certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit

Other

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
• Experience of delivering health education

Desirable

• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue

275 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow

South Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. To find out more about our relocation package click here: hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with post Registration Education and Practice (PREP) requirements as defined by NMC (2002).
• Mentor/preceptorship 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

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang Road

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
• Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• oExperience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
• Knowledge of CoP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
• Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
• Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload
• To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc)
• oIT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

Desirable

• Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
• Ability to manufacture simple insoles

Key Attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits.
• Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
• Car Driver with access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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