Job description

Job responsibilities

Driving Duties

Patient Transport Drivers must have at least 2 years driving experience and hold a full manual driving licence. Those applicants with points and endorsements will be asked to declare them in their application. These declarations will be checked, and applicants may not be successful if their licence status is deemed to not align with the requirements of the role.

PTD duties also include driving Trust vehicles, in a manner that provides a safe and smooth journey for their passengers, following the highway code. They will ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy, fully equipped, fuelled and maintained in a clean and tidy manner. reporting immediately any defects or accidents.

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

Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE English and Maths. Or educated to NVQ level 3
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Manual UK Driving License
• 2 years' driving experience experience

Desirable

• Advanced driving qualifications
• First aid or similar experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of dealing with the elderly/infirm individuals with health conditions or mobilities issues
• Experience in Patient Transport Service or similar.
• Understanding importance of following procedures in role.
• Understanding of data confidentiality.
• Experience in reporting incidents and near misses.
• Ability to recognise when to share pertinent information.

Skills

Essential

• Able to use own initiative
• Responds positively to changing workloads.
• Ability to recognise and respond to risk.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a part of a wider team.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Decisive problem-solving ability.
• Ability to plan economical routes.
• Ability to map-read and/or use satellite navigation.

Desirable

• Able to work under pressure
• Work within team framework

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of diversity and inclusion
• Understanding of Trust Values and expected behaviors.
• Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and deliver results.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
• Professional, calm and reassuring manner
• Ability to apply "customer care" skills.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake training and continuous learning
• Work towards improving quality of service
• Work to deliver agreed objectives

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy (or working towards)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of maintained CPD

Desirable

• Membership of the CSP

Experience

Essential

• Well rounded experience of a variety of clinical areas as a student
• Experience of working as part of a team/ MDT
• Good theoretical knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures
• Excellent verbal, non verbal and written skills
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to cope with working in a moderately physical and stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

Sibsey Road

Boston +1

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Advanced typing and formatting skills
• Previous NHS administration experience at a Senior level
• Excellent time management skills to manage a busy workload
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong and clear communication skills
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Energetic, flexible and proactive approach
• Experience of SystmOne/AMSPAR desirable.
• A pioneering approach, welcoming and embedding digital innovations to improve administrative processes and streamline efficiencies
• An inclusive, 'one team' approach to supporting colleagues and service users
• A caring attitude, supporting patients and colleagues with kindness and professionalism at all times

Please see full Job Description attached

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• 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)

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ level 4 in Business Studies or Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience.
• RSAIII (or equivalent)
• Educated to G.C.S.E. or equivalent in English and Maths
• Audio Typing/AMSPAR qualification
• Microsoft Office software packages, to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experienced Administrator at Senior Level
• Experience of line management responsibility
• Experience of preparation of reports and taking of and producing minutes, together with setting agendas and distribution of associated papers
• Experience of arranging large meetings
• Experience of managing diaries
• Experience of composing correspondence for approval

Skills

Essential

• Plan and prioritise own workload in a busy environment
• Well-developed office management skills including the reviewing and/or setting up of systems
• Good verbal communication skills including the ability to persuade, motivate and influence others
• Good written communication skills with a high standard of accuracy
• Communicate sensitive and confidential issues in an appropriate manner
• Respond effectively and appropriately to external calls and queries from members of the public and external stakeholders

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and evaluate data, assessing its importance by creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to construct clear, grammatically correct letters and reports presenting work accurately and neatly
• Takes initiative and uses own judgement in anticipating and dealing with queries and problems
• Ability to adapt to change and develop own systems to meet changing priorities
• Able to work on a variety of tasks with deadlines at any one time with minimum supervision

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Peace Children's Centre

Watford

WD17 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 10th September 2026

Closing date : 24th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC.
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist/accredited membership of the appropriate professional body

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis and personality disorder. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the possibility of physical abuse.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of working with people experiencing an at-risk mental state or psychosis

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benton View

Forest Hall

NE12 7JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 10th September 2026

Closing date : 24th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

• Qualification to Degree level
• Management Qualification
• Staff Training and Development
• Leadership experience
• Therapy Based Training qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental health/learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Change Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Leadership
• Operational Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Change Management
• Change Management
• Debriefing

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

Morpeth Northumberland

NE61 2NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for visible leadership which ensures an equitable evidence-based service, which is underpinned by the pillars of clinical governance.

Prescribe within their individual scope of practice in line with V300 qualification and ensure that nurse prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost effective manner.

Develop a caseload profile, identifying those groups with specific health needs and implement and evaluate programmes of care to target groups taking a case management approach.

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Trust guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults.

Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Contribute towards ensuring the trust objectives are implemented and to support the Professional Lead in influencing change.

Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on the defined caseloads.

Provide specialist advice appropriate to health and social care to patients, carers, relatives and other agencies.

Participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students/medical students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes.

To provide assistance with the resolution of complaints within the clinical speciality, or sphere of responsibility.

To attend meetings and deputise for the Specialist District Nurse and/or Professional Lead as required and ensure that information is disseminated within the nursing team.

Assist with the delivery of a comprehensive induction programme for new staff members.

Communication

Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations which may be complex, highly sensitive and emotive. All communication will be underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality.

Adopt and promote the highest level of verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of the profession as directed by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015).

Take responsibility for initiating and/or engaging in open discussion with statutory and voluntary agencies and all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate

Ensure effective communication to support continuity of care on transfer between hospital, community, residential and nursing care settings and vice versa.

Analysis and Judgement

Critically evaluate team leadership, operational and project management in the context of observing national and local policy

Promotes and maintains accurate record keeping and conforms to NMC policy and data protection legislation.

Uses resources effectively and being aware of budgetary constraints including ordering of equipment.

Will participate in research and development projects within the clinical field, embracing opportunities to develop knowledge by undertaking further study whilst sharing initiatives with others.

Responsible for communicating and receiving sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious information, dealing effectively with staff, relatives, and carers whilst ensuring confidentiality. Will use developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills, where agreement and cooperation is required. There may be barriers to understanding.

Supporting the Specialist District Nurse, Professional Lead and Quality Matron in the development of audit systems within SWFT to ensure continuing evaluation of clinical practice by facilitating clinical audit programmes and research in line with clinical governance priorities

Planning and Organisational Skills

Supervise and direct work undertaken by other members of the skill mix team on a daily basis.

Direct responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and performance of the district nursing team.

To input statistical information by electronically recording daily activity on EMIS, ensuring each contact/activity is recorded in real time.

Responsible for ensuring that staff are supported in accessing Clinical Supervision

Demonstrate and contribute to a positive team culture which promotes an effective learning environment, facilitation of shared leadership, preceptorship, mentorship, clinical supervision, openness and candour, and provision of an educational environment.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Critically assess, plan, and evaluate evidenced based care interventions to meet contemporary need and improve health to prevent disease in individuals and populations

Take responsibility for the complex and holistic assessment or delegation of planning, implementation and evaluation of care on an individual basis, utilising recognised models and tools, e.g. end of life care and long term conditions.

Diagnostic assessment, routinely utilising patient head to toe examinations in order to diagnose, implement treatment plan, including prescribing, and/or escalating when clinically required and appropriate.

As a District Nurse there will be a need for a varied clinical skill set, including, but not limited to:

End of Life Care - Syringe Drivers and symptom control

Intravenous Therapy

Management of Plural Drains

Wound Care Including complex e.g. Vacuum assisted therapy

Leg Ulcers Including compressions therapy

Continence Management Catheters, Bowel Management

Patient education and training of self-management techniques

Multi Comorbidities and prevention of deterioration management e.g. Heart Failure, Diabetes, Respiratory, Frailty, Dementia

Social prescribing

Named responsibility for the management of a defined caseload and population.

Focuses on the needs of the defined patient groups population, and continues to hold up to date knowledge of public health

Acts as patients advocate where appropriate.

Be proactive in offering health promotion and participate in health promotion activities for a defined caseload.

Utilise health needs assessment for the local population.

The District Nurse will recognise triggers of deterioration/increased need of patients and initiate the Continuing Healthcare/NHS Funded Nursing Care assessment process

To work with the Specialist District Nurse / Professional Lead to ensure performance indicators are achieved, avoiding patient harms and supporting preferred place of care.

Ensuring excellent working relationships and communication links with all stakeholders including acute hospital staff, Local Authorities, Social Care teams and voluntary services as appropriate for patient care.

Policy and Service Development

To take a lead on quality initiatives, including but not limited to Community care Indicators, Hand Hygiene, Saving Lives and IWGC.

Understanding of District Nursing national frameworks, policy and guidance with the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Participate in and contribute to service redesign and policy development to benefit patient care with support of seniors.

Source patients/relatives/carers views and feedback on their experience of SWFT OOHCC services in order to influence and inform future service provision.

To contribute to the implementation and audit of policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring practice is evidence-based and patient centred.

Will undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDR) and relevant development plans for members of the team. Assist in the identification of individual training requirements in line with NMC Revalidation and Pay Progression requirements.

Responsibility for Human Resources

Responsible for the day to day management of band 5 nurses to support the Professional lead direct line management, which includes the following:

To identify workforce planning issues and actively participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of clinical staff.

Ensuring that team members are supported with returning to work following a period of sick leave and ensuring that the sickness management policy is followed at all times, seeking senior support when required

Ensure team members are up to date with mandatory and statutory training

Responsible for Performance Development Reviews for staff within the team.

Contributing to the promotion of team morale and management of conflict within the team by adopting an open and honest approach in order to seek resolve

Supporting and promoting team and self-wellbeing

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Promote and participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional proficiencies, capabilities, behaviours and values in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

Responsibility for Research & Development

Demonstrate a critical approach to identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings relating to community specialist practice.

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep abreast of current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Critique and use research to inform practice

Complete regular clinical audits and support the Specialist District Nurse / Professional Lead with evaluation and improvement.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the Trust and to other agencies

The post holder will be unavoidably exposed to challenging working conditions such as travelling during extreme and inclement weather including snow, icy conditions and excess heat.

The Trust endorses the principle of whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all Trust premises are smoke free.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Continuous professional Development relevant to the field of practice
• Evidence of leadership or management training
• Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it
• Coaching CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant Post registration community experience
• Post registration experience of caseload management
• Evidence of Personalised Care planning and complex patient management
• Ability to take appropriate action to assess and manage risk
• Experience of empowering a positive learning culture for interdisciplinary and interagency teams
• Proven experience of working autonomously in challenging situations

Desirable

• Experience in managing complaints
• Experience in service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management.
• Advanced clinical decision-making skills to support patient centred care
• Advanced clinical skills to include a variety of patient conditions and comorbidities
• In-depth understanding of community nursing and long-term condition management.
• Must have excellent prioritisation and time keeping skills
• IT Literate
• Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges
• Practise autonomously, proactively and innovatively, demonstrating selfawareness, emotional intelligence and openness
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel across the district.
• Excellent role model demonstrating compassion and a patient-centred approach
• Showcases trust values at all times

Other

Essential

• Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acorn House

Station Approach, Coventry Road

Warwick

CV34 4RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge or personal care and related procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care setting

Communication Skills

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Avenue

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

• To provide line management for the Housekeeping Supervisors and their teams.
• To undertake return to work meetings, sickness reviews, PDRs and 1:1 appraisal within the housekeeping and domestic services in line with Trust Policies, ensuring the Healthroster and ESR are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment, materials, and chemicals.
• To organise the working rota for the housekeeping supervisory team on Health Roster.
• To ensure that all the housekeeping / domestic teams are trained in food safety, allergens, special diets, textured modified meals, nutrition and hydration.
• To undertake food service audits to check that HACCP (hazard analysis critical control point) documentation has been completed in line with Trust Policy and Legislation and to take corrective action for non-compliance.
• To provide assurance and governance around audits of all clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams regarding the standard of cleanliness of their areas.
• To ensure a daily hand over is conducted with any presenting issues being escalated to the housekeeping manager.
• Ensure close liaison with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services.
• Oversee technical cleaning audits and rectifications to ensure any failures are rectified in a timely manner.
• Responsibility for overseeing spot checks on how the teams clean, cleanliness of the environment including cleaning cupboards and equipment.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent
• ILM Level 3 or equivalent leadership qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in British Institute of Cleaning in Domestic Services or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leadership and managing a team

Desirable

• Relevant experience of using Microsoft Programmes

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant knowledge of Food Safety/Food Service including temperature control Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HACCP
• Significant experience of Health & Safety, including COSHH and Safe Systems of Cleaning

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to be proactive and think dynamically

Desirable

• Flexible approach with the ability to work independently
• Ability to manage conflict and contentious situations where negotiation skills may be necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in business administration or similar experience

Desirable

• Junior management qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a range of CERNER EPR and MS Office applications
• Experience of staff management, including objective setting and appraisal, performance review & people development

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical rotas
• Experience in dealing sensitively with a range of people issues and complaints

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop working processes for the team and create a positive working environment to ensure effective performance
• Ability to use initiative and act independently within remit

Desirable

• Working knowledge of HR policies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross site: Northwick Park, Ealing and Central Middlesex Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job overview

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone number: 01279978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Basic Education
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Experience

Essential

• Meticulous to Detail
• Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
• Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are inviting expressions of interest for a acting up/secondment into the role of General Manager for Medical Specialties, Frailty and General Medicine, this is an interim post for initially 6 months.

The General Manager is a high-profile leadership role within the Trust. Together with the Head of Nursing, the post holder will be responsible for overall management/ leadership of the designated care groups. Working with the management teams, clinical leads, matrons and senior AHP leads, to develop and evaluate all services within their remit.

The General Manager will ensure that effective and efficient structures are in place to ensure that all standards of patient care are met, and associated risk and governance matters are managed. The post holder will support the Head of Nursing and Clinical Leads in developing efficient and effective patient centred services, meeting key financial and operational performance targets, and putting in place effective processes for delivering national / local targets, reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of services in terms of cost effectiveness and financial flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across designated Care Groups.
• Deliver high-quality, efficient and patient-centred services.
• Lead service improvement, transformation and redesign initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of financial, workforce, quality and operational performance targets.
• Develop strong partnerships with clinicians, corporate teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee governance, risk management, patient experience and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary management teams, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Support business planning, commissioning, contracting and service development activities.
• Drive the use of data, digital innovation and evidence-based decision-making to improve outcomes.

For an informal discussion contact Emma Bright, Interim Divisional Director of Operations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to a masters degree level or equivalent experience
• Recognised post-graduate management qualification or equivalent
• experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant general and operational management experience to include
• the management of a large multi-disciplinary group of staff part of which
• to have been in the NHS.
• A proven record of success in managing significant operational / strategic
• change whilst also developing and maintaining the provision of a highquality
• service, within a clinical setting, with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective
• working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment
• Fully developing staff potential through facilitating training, development
• and education initiatives
• Demonstrable ability to lead and influence
• Evidence of sound budgetary management experience
• Experience in service redesign and project management

Desirable

• Experience of working with external organisations (GP practices, social
• services, community services, local authority, etc)
• Experience in managing quality/ clinical audit/ clinical governance/ risk
• management issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Fixed term end date - 18/06/2027

Job overview

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit. This position is offered on a fixed term basis for 9 months maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which is available to download at any time.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: [email protected]

Telephone number: 01279978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Basic Education
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Experience

Essential

• Meticulous to Detail
• Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
• Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer Literate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a busy male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support the wider team with tasks such as observations, second sign to support pharmacy, helping out with recovery and supporting with the wider ISMS Team.

Hours

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This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical: To support Psychologists/Psychological Therapists with assessments and interventions (e.g. risk assessments, neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews) of service users, family members and others involved in the service users care, as appropriate to level of training, competence and under live or regular supervision from a qualified Psychologist/Psychological Therapist. To formulate and deliver care, training or research plans within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion. To support the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for service users. To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service. To conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and enhance care delivered by the service. To work with other team members to improve care, training and research practices and the quality of life of service users. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings. To carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade. To prepare and manage materials for clinical groups and evaluation projects.

Teaching, training and supervision: To receive regular supervision and line management from a Psychologist/Psychological Therapist. To gain wider experience of professional psychology and psychosocial interventions and management, within the principal service area where the post holder is employed. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.

IT responsibilities: To develop and manage systems for efficient administration and co-ordination of care, training or research. To establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service. To be acquainted with, implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures. To report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health and probation service property in accordance with Trust and HMPPS policies. To manage diaries, work plans and project plans as required. To carry out other administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade.

Research and service evaluation: To initiate, implement and contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of the service, including audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within and across the service, to help develop and improve services. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research in order to promote evidence based clinical practice. This will contribute to the clinical work of Psychologists/Psychological Therapists and other team members. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects with the service as required. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.

General: To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and service manager(s). To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice across the service, by continuing to develop relevant professional skills, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the relevant disciplines. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust/LPP/HMPPS policies and procedures. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. To maintain confidentiality and information governance in line with Trust and HMPPS policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A lower second class (2.2) honours degree or higher in psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with service users with complex needs/mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or forensic histories
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of cultural experiences
• Experience of group work and/or individual therapeutic contact
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with databases, research and methodology

Desirable

• Experience of using psychometric tests and/or risk assessments
• Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis and good working knowledge of statistical packages
• Experience of providing teaching or training to other professionals
• A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
• Personal or lived experience that is relevant to understanding of the work and issues faced by service users

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships, as well as work autonomously to manage own workload and time
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information to service users and other professional colleagues
• Ability to assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking to apply psychological perspectives in work in a healthcare setting
• Ability to be reflective in therapeutic practice and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands

Desirable

• Skills in providing low intensity psychological interventions
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to mental health and criminal justice contexts
• High standard of report writing

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blue Star House

234-244 Stockwell Road

London

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Farm Lodge

Farm Drive

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We deliver robust in service training around all areas of practice including but not limited to MEED, ARFID, FT-AN, risk management, and CBT skills and knowledge. Developing our team is a top priority for us to ensure effective care and confidence and competency in our team. We deliver an ARFID pathway and an intensive outreach team.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Comprehensive experience of working with complexity and comorbidities in MH setting
• Passion for eating disorders
• CPD in eating disorder sand relatable areas
• Excellent interpersonal and relational 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).

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Black Country

Black Country

WS10 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide both direct and indirect intervention with guidance, direction and supervision from a qualified clinician.To carry out interventions (individual or group) using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To refer to a qualified Occupational Therapist/Speech and Language Therapist who will oversee the monitoring, evaluation and modification of treatment in order to measure progress and to ensure effective interventionTo screen and monitor risks associated with swallowing disorders as directed by the relevant clinician always escalating risks immediately to a qualified clinician for action.Work with clients/families/other agencies as required independently following appropriate guidance, procedures and following preparation from a qualified clinician.Liaise with significant others involved in the management of the client, within and outside the NHS, to ensure the clients needs are met effectively and efficiently.To support and deliver training and therapeutic groups under guidance of qualified cliniciansUnder the guidance of qualified clinicians, have responsibility for organising his/her own clinical administration, achieving key performance targets and ensuring a cost-effective quality service.Responsibility for maintaining accurate and contemporaneous client records (within 24 hours), overseen by a qualified member of clinician, in order to ensure compliance with departmental, professional and legal requirements.Carry out clinical administrative activity associated with client care, to support the clinical team, including making and cancelling appointments, making and receiving telephone calls, and any other client related administration.Undertakes the development and provision of therapy materials to support clinical intervention under the direction of the qualified clinicians.Contribute to service development, quality initiatives and the collection of statistical information, as appropriate, to ensure whole-staff ownership and implementation of quality care.Adhere to the clinical and quality standards in place within the clinical team.The post-holder is subject to annual appraisal and regular supervision so that work targets are set and competencies and development needs can be achieved.To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality forensic community team service.

Person Specification

knowledge skills and experience

Essential

• educational qualifications/experience in working with people with learning disabilities

Desirable

• understanding of assessment and treatment / experience of working in the community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forensic Community Team Jack Judge House Halesowen Street Oldbury B69 2AJ

Jack Judge House Halesowen Street

Oldbury

B69 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following responsibilities are examples, please refer to the attached Job Description for the complete picture.

With a starting salary of £25,760 pro rata, per annum, a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package (27 days annual leave plus bank holidays) and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts, it is fair to say that this job has a lot to offer. And, its not just the NHS pay scale and benefits that we offer that make joining our organisation an excellent choice, there are many training and development opportunities available, giving you the opportunity for career progression.

All staff have regular 1-2-1s, quarterly supervision meetings and an annual appraisal, which provides lots of opportunity for discussion around achievements, challenges and aspirations.

Staff recognition is very important to us; we work closely with colleagues to support development, the staff voice, and to recognise teams and individuals through our Greatix and Star Award schemes; highlighting the outstanding work being done every day.

We recognise that Administrators are professionals and are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or a similar structure/systems based organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huntington House

Jockey Lane

York

YO32 9XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Applicants should be qualified in Integrative Therapy or CBT, with additional training and/or experience working with children and young people (CYP). Applicants should have post-qualification experience within CAMHS mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Desirable

• Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. If the accreditation body is National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Senior Accreditation is required; otherwise, candidates must be working towards the required level of accreditation. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Lane

Roehampton

Greater London

SW15 5JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Work You will manage a smaller caseload, enabling you to provide more intensive, responsive support and Interventions and meet with people more frequently. You will undertake assessments, coordinate clinical care and respond flexibly to emerging needs. With supervision from the CEN MDT, you will develop bespoke, formulation-led care plans, positive risk-management plans and psychologically based interventions that reflect each persons needs and goals. Through close liaison and shared agreement with the wider Community Mental Health Team, you will help ensure these plans are understood and implemented consistently.

Teamwork You will be a valued member of the pan-Trust CEN Team, working alongside psychologists, CEN Clinical Leads and Wellbeing & Recovery Facilitators, and alongside the Community Mental Health Teams across the trust. You will contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, provide in-reach support to inpatient services, and attend professionals meetings and case conferences as required to promote coordinated, consistent care.

Training, Reflective Practice and Supervision You will participate in regular supervision and reflective practice within the CEN pathway, supporting your professional development and the delivery of safe, effective care. You will undertake relevant training to strengthen your knowledge and skills in working with people with complex emotional needs. As your experience develops, you may also contribute to supervision and reflective practice for Community Mental Health Team colleagues and CEN Wellbeing & Recovery Facilitators.

Professional Responsibilities You will practise in accordance with your professional code of conduct, relevant legislation, Trust policies and Trust values. You will maintain high standards of care, professional accountability and accurate, timely clinical records, while promoting safe, compassionate and person-centred practice in your own work and across the wider team.

For more details see attached Job description

Person Specification

Attributes/Skills

Essential

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions
• Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff

Desirable

• Skills in audit or research

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Further training in psychosocial interventions relevant to Personality Disorders
• oMasters qualification or working towards qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working with clients with complex emotional needs
• Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services symptoms of common mental health illness
• Proven experience of working with clients with Personality Disorders and/or neurodiversity

Desirable

• Experience of working with a psychological model of care e.g. DBT or other
• Experience of providing supervision to junior staff, trainees or students

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to adopt flexible working practices and undertake a full range of duties
• Car Driver

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jack Judge House

Halesowen Street

Oldbury

B69 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although the base for this post is at West Park Hospital, the successful applicant may be required to support other parts of the stroke service, should service need require this. Full clinical and operational support will be given if this is ever required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• Registration with BPS

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.
• Teaching, training, consultancy and clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Park road

Wolverhampton

WV1 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Postgraduate qualification in statistics, research methods, public health or related field, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of data analysis in either the public health, health care or cancer field, working at a senior level
• Understanding of a range of analytical techniques, and their application to the NHS context.
• Experience of applying analysis to reflect implementation of policy at national and subnational level.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.

Skills

Essential

• Substantial working knowledge of statistical methods applied to health care data including benchmarking, significance testing, relationship testing, standardisation and forecasting.
• Excellent data interpretation and presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Advanced Excel with additional statistical software and programming language skills including SQL and Power BI.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridge

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline).
• oEvidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management.
• oSignificant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system.
• oRegistered with a relevant Professional Body and up to date with CPD.
• oHold a postgraduate or management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• oLeadership qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExtensive leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning
• oDemonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale.
• oDeep understanding of the NHS, Integrated Care Systems, and the wider health and care policy context, including the priorities of the NHS 10 Year Plan and statutory duties of an ICB.
• oStrong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money.
• oEvidence of working effectively with a broad range of partners, including local authorities, providers, community organisations, and national bodies.
• oExperience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement.

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 Central East ICB

Address

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:To work under guidance from a registered healthcare professional, following instructions and promptly reporting any problems.You will be able to perform the following:To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriateTo monitor and record in EPIC patients clinical observations, as requested by a Registered NurseUndertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. bloodsugar, urinalysis) as per training and competencies assessmentTo assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needsTo assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with legal requirements

Assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments

Haemodialysis specific responsibilities:To safely prepare dialysis machines for treatment using all equipment as per patients dialysis prescriptionTo monitor and record in the Trusts Electronic Patients records System patients clinical observations, as requested by a Registered NurseTo dispose of all HD circuit lines following infection control guidelinesTo decontaminate dialysis equipment following infection control guidelines and document using the HD decontamination checklistTo support with checking in/discharge patients for treatment

To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriateTo ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriateTo assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area.To ensure that stock levels of linen (where applicable), sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policyTo assist ward staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward/departmentTo assist in performing the last offices as requested

Customer Care/Administration:To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environmentTo assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relativesTo assist with clerical and ward administrative duties, including data management, photocopying, transporting of equipment/data/ paperwork to other departmentsTo provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in documentation. Promptly referring enquiries to the relevant personTo maintain confidentiality at all times, in and out of the hospital environmentTo demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious believes

Personal and Professional Responsibilities:To adhere to, and work within the code of conduct for clinical support workers at Kings College HospitalTo be able to identify with support own development needs, completing a competency document and learning objectives within a specified time frame and as agreed by managerTo ensure own attendance at mandatory study days and training ( BLS, manual handling etc.) as required by ward/departmental managerTo update skills and knowledge as required by the TrustTo actively participate in annual individual performance review

Education:To be involved in teaching and education programs within the unitBe involved in HD shared activities within the unitTo participate in reflection and clinical supervision as provided

Leadership:To adhere to, and work within the National Code of Conduct for clinical support workers at Kings College HospitalTo manage an agreed workload with supervision and support from colleagues and senior staffTo work within and support the multidisciplinary team, contributing ideas toward future developments

To act as a role model and advisor to less experienced staff demonstrating and Job reference: Senior Healthcare Assistant Page 3 of 10 promoting the Trusts Values and BehavioursTo provide day-to-day supervision and co-ordination of junior staff (e.g. healthcare assistants (band 2), apprentices, work experience) supporting their local inductionTake personal ownership in giving and receiving feedbackTo participate in reflection and or clinical supervision sessions as providedTo observe personal and collective responsibility for resource managementTo be responsible with others for any specific risk management associated with the post, reporting and taking appropriate actions as necessary

Research and Service Development:

Assist with audits, surveys and research and developmental activities as instructed

Provide care to patients taking part in clinical trials as directed by registered healthcare professionals in line with relevant research protocols

To act as a liaison with specialist teams and services as a link practitioner enhancing communication and collaborative working by attending meetings and disseminating relevant information (via face to face teaching and written/digital briefings

GeneralThe post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.Our values at Kings:

Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another.

Collaborative acrossallofour hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Innovative we constantly seeknew ideasand smarter ways of working to improve care,researchand education.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
• Able to maintain electronic patient records

Desirable

• Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
• Empowering and working in partnership with the people using our Services

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

Dartford Dialysis Unit

Darent Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. Work as an experienced autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own practice and for maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care.

2. Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and management of patients with complex dysphagia, integrating clinical history, examination findings, instrumental assessment and relevant medical information.

3. Analyse and interpret highly complex and sometimes conflicting clinical information to formulate individualised management plans, including recommendations regarding oral intake, rehabilitation, compensatory strategies and onward referral.

4. Undertake FEES and videofluoroscopy within own scope of competence, contributing to diagnosis, treatment planning and review, and supporting safe governance of instrumental swallowing assessment.

5. Provide highly specialist dysphagia assessment and management for patients with tracheostomies and patients in critical care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

6. Provide expert clinical advice and second opinions for complex, high-risk or unusual dysphagia presentations and support appropriate escalation where clinical risk is identified.

7. Assess capacity and obtain valid informed consent in accordance with relevant legislation and Trust policy, contributing to best-interest and risk-management discussions where appropriate.

8. Communicate complex and sensitive information regarding swallowing, aspiration risk, nutrition and hydration and management options to patients, relatives, carers and professionals, including situations where there are barriers to understanding or differing views.

9. Work collaboratively with ward and community teams to support safe transfer of care, ensuring clear communication of swallowing recommendations and onward referral where required.

Clinical Leadership and Service Development

1. Act as the Trust clinical lead and expert resource for dysphagia, providing professional leadership and promoting consistently high standards of dysphagia care.

2. Lead the development, implementation and review of dysphagia pathways, clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures and competency frameworks in line with current evidence, professional guidance and Trust governance requirements.

3. Identify opportunities for service improvement and lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives that improve patient safety, experience, outcomes, efficiency and equity of access.

4. Work collaboratively with the Operational Lead SLT and relevant team leads regarding service pressures, clinical priorities and dysphagia-related risks. Routine staffing, caseload allocation and cover arrangements remain the responsibility of operational/team leads.

5. Influence multidisciplinary practice and decision-making relating to dysphagia, including the management of complex clinical risk.

6. Support the development and evaluation of instrumental dysphagia services, including FEES and videofluoroscopy, promoting equitable and clinically appropriate access.

7. Maintain effective professional networks with relevant internal and external services, professional groups, universities and research networks.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Risk

1. Lead dysphagia-related clinical governance activity, including audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and the use of relevant outcome measures.

2. Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety and effectiveness of dysphagia practice and use data, feedback, incidents and audit findings to inform improvement.

3. Contribute specialist dysphagia expertise to the review and investigation of relevant incidents, complaints and clinical risks, identifying learning and supporting implementation of actions.

4. Promote evidence-based practice by critically appraising new evidence and national/professional guidance and translating relevant findings into local practice.

5. Ensure dysphagia-related policies, procedures and clinical resources are reviewed and updated appropriately.

6. Promote safe practice in relation to infection prevention and control, equipment, record keeping, information governance and risk management.

Education, Training and Clinical Supervision

1. Lead and coordinate a programme of dysphagia education and training for SLTs and relevant members of the wider multidisciplinary workforce across Trust sites.

2. Provide clinical supervision, specialist advice and competency support to SLTs developing or maintaining dysphagia skills.

3. Support competency development in specialist areas including instrumental assessment, tracheostomy and complex dysphagia where this falls within the post holder's scope of practice.

4. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapy students.

5. Support induction and development of new staff and contribute to multidisciplinary education relating to dysphagia.

6. Maintain own continuing professional development and specialist competencies, reflecting on practice and maintaining an evidence-based professional portfolio in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT requirements.

7. Participate in annual appraisal/PDR as an appraisee and, where formally delegated, contribute to PDR or development review processes for other staff.

Communication and Collaborative Working

1. Establish and maintain effective communication networks for dysphagia across the Trust and with relevant community and external services.

2. Communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively, adapting communication to the needs of patients, carers and colleagues.

3. Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, pharmacy, therapy, radiology, critical care and other colleagues to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary dysphagia care.

4. Promote awareness of the role and contribution of Speech and Language Therapy in dysphagia management and patient safety.

5. Build constructive relationships across professional and organisational boundaries and contribute specialist expertise to relevant meetings, working groups and service-development forums.

Organisation and Management

1. Prioritise and manage own specialist clinical workload effectively, responding appropriately to clinical urgency and risk.

2. Use resources responsibly and contribute to service planning by identifying dysphagia-related demand, capacity, risk and development needs.

3. Contribute to recruitment and selection where appropriate.

4. Contribute to the review of referral criteria and pathways for dysphagia services.

5. Collect and interpret relevant activity, outcome and quality data to support service evaluation, governance and planning.

6. This post provides clinical leadership for dysphagia. Routine line management, day-to-day staff deployment and operational cover arrangements are not inherent responsibilities of the role unless separately and explicitly delegated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training in adult dysphagia
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to highly specialist dysphagia practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate study at Master's level or equivalent
• Leadership/service improvement training
• Clinical educator/supervision qualification or training

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration SLT experience, including substantial experience in adult dysphagia
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience in assessment and management of complex adult dysphagia
• Demonstrable competence in clinical dysphagia assessment and management at a highly specialist level
• Experience of managing complex clinical risk and making autonomous clinical decisions
• Experience of working within an acute hospital multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy
• Competent in videofluoroscopic assessment of swallowing or evidence of advanced progress towards independent competence with ability to achieve full competence within an agreed timeframe
• Independent competence in FEES, or evidence of advanced progress towards independent competence with ability to achieve full competence within an agreed timeframe
• Knowledge of relevant professional guidance and evidence relating to dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience across a range of acute specialties, e.g. stroke, critical care, respiratory, frailty, neurology
• Experience of developing or expanding an instrumental assessment service
• Advanced tracheostomy experience
• FEES supervisor/mentor level competence
• Experience of complex shared decision-making/eating and drinking with acknowledged risks
• Experience across organisational boundaries/community interfaces

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical audit/service evaluation and implementing improvements arising from findings
• Experience of quality improvement/service improvement
• Ability to critically appraise evidence and translate evidence/guidance into clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience contributing to investigation of incidents or complaints
• Formal QI methodology training
• Research experience, publication or presentation
• Experience presenting audit/QI work beyond own service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to patients, carers and professionals
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary working and ability to influence clinical decision-making
• Ability to manage differences of professional opinion constructively and advocate for safe, patient-centred dysphagia care
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and sound professional judgement
• Able to work autonomously and take responsibility for complex clinical decisions within scope of practice
• Demonstrates clinical leadership, professional credibility and ability to act as a positive role model
• Able to prioritise competing demands and respond appropriately to clinical risk
• Able to work collaboratively and build effective professional relationships
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred care
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trust values: being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect for everyone

Desirable

• Previous formal clinical lead experience
• Experience of business case or service redesign work
• Formal leadership/management development

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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