Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Qualified dental professional, registered with the GDC
• Evidence of recent, relevant CPD
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent specialist professional knowledge in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Experience and understanding of Quality Improvement methodology
• Evidence and involvement of adult dental postgraduate education, theory, and practice
• Contemporary knowledge and/or experience in the General Dental Services
• Knowledge of the structure and working of dental services in Wales, and a broad understanding of the context for the rest of the UK

Desirable

• Experience of dental services
• Experience of organising educational events

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Possession of educational skills, particularly presentation, counselling, mentoring, motivational, and negotiation
• Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
• Computer literate with a knowledge of modern educational technology that is used to support learning
• Ability to network effectively, and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across multiple geographical areas as required
• Able to work hours flexibly
• Commitment and motivation with ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across the QI team, providing support to colleagues and contributing to the delivery of team objectives and workload requirements as necessary

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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

Health Education and Improvement Wales

Address

Ty Dysgu

Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
• Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures.
• Contribute to a culture where all staff feel safe to raise their concerns [and that] speaking up about what these are is a normal part of their routine

Medicines Management and Administration

• Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions.
• Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy and the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates.
• Administer medicines via the following routes, oral, topical, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular in line with NMC Standards and Trust policies.
• Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by Nursing Associates.
• Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medication.
• Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management.

Education and Development

• Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.
• To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework.
• Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
• Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment.
• Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve.
• Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures.

Physical Skills Requirement

• Use frequent moderate effort when undertaking carrying out the manual handling of individuals and equipment in line with organisational guidelines
• Use skills of manual dexterity and manipulation of clinical instruments and equipment
• Use a combination of standing, walking bending and stretching throughout the shift

Research and Development

• Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice.
• Critically consider and analyse their own practice in light of best available evidence.
• Contribute to surveys, audits, research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice.

Professional

• Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.
• Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates.
• Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.
• Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

Responsibility for Finance

To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

Responsibility for Human Resources

In conjunction with the ward manager, and Registered Nurses, introduce new staff to the ward and their duties.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non - verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
• Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Additional

Essential

• Positive approach to work
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Compassionate and caring
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Experience

Essential

• Experience in relevant speciality
• Experience working independently and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington Hospital

Hall Lane

Appley Bridge, Wigan

WN6 9EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway:

In this pathway, Senior Mental Health Practitioners work within a strong multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments and therapy to children with severe, chronic and enduring mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety-based disorders and Trauma.

You would work with children, young people and families to understand their experiences and presenting concerns in order to provide an appropriate evidence-based intervention and work closely with other agencies to support the best outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic, mental health interventions for children/young people and their families/carers
• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Desirable

• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
• Computer literacy.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

Exeter

EX2 4NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached documents.

Clinical

1. A lead clinician in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and provides second opinions, specialist advice and support in specialist area to own and other professional services throughout the Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust and the West Midlands Region.

2. Uses specialist knowledge underpinned by current theory and evidence-based practice such as speech, language and communication development and impairment, and child development in order to optimise communication to carry out specialist AAC multi-disciplinary assessments and support of clients in Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust and the West Midlands (a large multi-cultural and multi-lingual population). These are often 2 hour appointments that require sustained concentration.

3. Carry out physical handling procedures for positioning of the limbs and head of a client, to contribute to assessment for access to AAC

4. Manages own caseload of clients with disabilities of a complex nature, requiring tertiary referral, liaison with client, family, carers and professional teams including training and support.

5. Leads in client-centred goal setting and review, with full involvement of the local team (carers, family and professionals).

6. Structures clear intervention plans in highly complex cases, based on best practice, and is able to adapt to individual client needs and priorities.

7. Supports experienced SLTs to problem solve though critical analysis and evaluation for the planning, assessment and management of complex cases where the intervention pathway is not obvious or is open to interpretation.

8. Manages highly complex appointment recognising breakdown or conflict when it occurs and generating solutions, using excellent negotiation skills when liaising with clients, their families and local teams as an expert clinician in AAC.

9. Provide expert advice and consultancy to clients, relatives, carers and other professionals on how to manage issues arising from a clients communicative disabilities in relation to AAC needs.

10. Records and maintains up-to-date clinical case records including activity data in line with professional standards and Trust policies.

11. Measure outcomes of AAC intervention (techniques, low-tech tools and technology) for clients on own caseload.

12. Writes reports containing highly complex, confidential and sensitive information, which may be used in a legal context, eg. expert witness statements, tribunal reports.

13. Recommends appropriate AAC, which is often electronic assistive technology from a range of high cost devices and accessories. This is purchased from the departmental budget.

14. Sets up the prescribed equipment and ensures this is safe to use and clients team are trained in its use.

15. Offers intervention in the environment most appropriate to client needs, eg. home, school, college, day services.

16. Management of the telephone referral and advice line, triaging referrals and supporting local teams to enable AAC and Environmental Control needs across the West Midlands.

17. Have a working knowledge of Environmental Control including computer access to be able to triage and support referrals taking for these areas on the referral and helpline.

Professional

1. Complies with standards of professional conduct as laid down by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

2. Works within the professional standards of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy.

3. Identifies and accesses appropriate Continuous Professional Development at least to a level to meet Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Health and Care Professions Council requirements and practices reflective learning.

Development

1. Engages with the Adult and Specialist Rehabilitation, Trust, Divisional and ACT clinical strategy to ensure that regional and national initiatives and priorities are taken into account.

2. Initiates and leads the development of new ways of working, including service redesign, working in partnership with other leads, the appropriate Trust corporate teams, commissioners, patients and others.

3. Uses expert knowledge to inform service development in specialist area and related areas of clinical need.

4. Integrates knowledge base to anticipate, contribute and respond to future developments in practice and technology.

5. Participates in, and assists to develop and maintain a high level academic and leading edge ethos within the department.

6. Formulates ACT Standard Operating Procedures and contributes to Trust, regional and national policy/care pathway developments in specialist area.

7. Leads in interagency and multi-disciplinary projects regarding service objectives in specialist area.

8. Represents ACT on National Working parties in relation to AAC.

9. Leads, promotes and takes an active part in AAC related research projects and clinical developments relevant to the work of the department

10. Initiates, undertakes, and participates in departments research/audit and clinical governance relevant to specialist area.

11. Analyses, presents and disseminates locally and regionally any findings of research relevant to the specialist area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Health and Care Professional Council Registration
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Registration
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in specialised area

Desirable

• Masters Degree in relevant clinical area or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive postgraduate SLT experience
• Significant experience in the SLT management of people who use low and high tech AAC systems, Makaton signing or equivalent.
• Experience of managing or supervising a small team of SLT's on a day to day basis.
• Significant experience of managing a complex and diverse caseload independently, having given advice to others.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of recent relevant CPD activities in AAC

other

Essential

• Ability to independently travel across the region, therefore car driver with full license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehab Centre

West Midlands Rehab Centre 91 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

B296JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and main responsibilities attached for full details of this exciting role that is available.

Person Specification

Other

Desirable

• Valid UK manual driving licence

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development and self-directed learning

Desirable

• Experience of delivering coaching/Co-op interventions
• Experience with equipment and adaptations
• Additional training in neurovidersity related sensory needs
• Attendance of paediatric courses post qualification

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Understanding the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
• Uses clinical reasoning and reflective practice
• Experiential learning to demonstrate the required experience to manage a caseload
• Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Experience of specialist equipment and housing needs
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate OT experience in relevant settings.
• Knowledge of current best practice in Children's OT
• Experience of working with children at undergraduate level, or in another relevant setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary work

Desirable

• Postgraduate Children's OT experience
• Experience working with children who have a diagnosis or Autism, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Good organisational skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication barriers
• Good report writing skills
• Able to work as part of a team, understanding of team dynamics

Desirable

• Upper limb splinting experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for the band 5 children's occupational therapist role

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc, MSc or diploma in OT
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate training including relevant paediatric training
• Member of the appropriate clinical interest group

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Self-management skills e.g. time management and organisational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• computer skills including data entry, use of word processing

Desirable

• Commitment to staff development and training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children at under-graduate or post-graduate level, or in another relevant setting

Desirable

• Previous Band 5 experience in a relevant setting
• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy
• Previous community experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
• Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
• Uses clinical reasoning and reflective skills to improve individual practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation

other

Desirable

• Valid UK manual driving licence

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children’s Developmental Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR7 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information on this exciting job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• RN (Adult or Child//RSCN) (Minimum requirement of two years post basic training )
• Post Graduate in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - School Nursing/ Health Vistingivalent
• Post graduate in therapeutic intervention / or equivalent experience.
• Leadership Level 6
• Mentorship Level 6
• Motivational Interviewing trained

Desirable

• Solihull Approach Trained
• Promotional Interviewing trained
• Mentorship Level 7
• Leadership Level 7

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• In depth Knowledge of safeguarding issues / legislation and awareness of how these will apply to this role
• In depth Knowledge of Community mental Health services and national policy context
• Evidence of managing people and complex situations
• Experience of leading the assessment, planning and evaluation of care
• Experience of integrated working
• Ability to use email, internet and word processing software
• Knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to perinatal mental health

Desirable

• Experience in perinatal mental health

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer skills
• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills within the Multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to support and motivate staff
• Evidence of training delivery
• Experience of delivering group work
• Experience of audit and data collection and collation
• Ability to hold professionals and peers to account
• Ability to empathise with service users, carers and colleagues ensuring that effective communication is achieved
• Negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations, including the resolution of complaints, concerns
• Ability to support students in placements

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Access to a car for work purposes
• Commitment

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

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Community Hub

Kentmere Avenue

St Helens

WA11 7PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

1.5. Education, governance and compliance

Maintain compliance with the QSI and requirements.

Monitor compliance - relating to the training matrix.

Co-ordinate, monitor and ensure compliance with mandatory training.

Support HCPC registration, audit and CPD compliance.

1.6. Workforce planning/development

Contribute to workforce planning.

Design CPD programmes and career pathways.

Support enhanced, advanced and consultant practice roles.

Ensure staff have access to educational opportunities.

1.7. Research

To participate regularly in clinical research and service evaluation within x-ray services, assessing research compliance and capacity for new trials and identifying opportunities for research, innovation and evidence generation that can influence clinical and educational practice.

To co-ordinate with clinical units (and physics team) regarding research protocols to provide agreed protocols for Imaging.

To ensure the correct pathway and documentation for trialling new x-ray equipment

To ensure that research protocols are adhered to and that all the relevant documentation is available on request.

1.8. Training and Education

Provide strategic, Trust wide leadership for radiography education, workforce development and clinical supervision processes, acting as the principal specialist resource for education and professional development within the imaging service.

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an imaging education and training strategy with the imaging leads team, aligning education, workforce and service development priorities with evidence, professional standards and the future needs of the service.

Lead implementation of the College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework, and ACCEND.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and professional registration

Essential

• HCPC registration as a radiographer.
• DCR/BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• Significant recent postgraduate experience in x-ray/general radiography.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification at Master's level, or equivalent advanced specialist expertise demonstrated through substantial specialist practice, professional development and application of theory at an equivalent level.
• Evidence of sustained specialist CPD relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Training in facilitated learning.
• Teaching qualification and/or accreditation as a Society of Radiographers Practice Educator.

Experiencec

Essential

• Substantial senior experience in diagnostic radiography within a specialist area.
• Demonstrable experience of leading service development, change and improvement across a service or multiple sites.
• Experience of teaching, supervision, training and assessment across a range of learners and staff groups.
• Experience of using different teaching and learning methods and adapting approaches to complex and diverse needs.
• Experience of delivering formal presentations, specialist teaching and professional education.
• Experience of applying evidence, audit, research or service evaluation to improve clinical practice, education or service delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of managing diagnostic radiography staff.
• Experience of working as a Practice Educator and/or leading education and workforce development.
• Experience of providing senior specialist advice and professional leadership across teams or sites.

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of diagnostic radiography and the relevant specialist field, underpinned by theory, postgraduate study at Master's level or equivalent advanced specialist expertise and significant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance relevant to diagnostic imaging services.
• Expert understanding of quality, governance, clinical audit and compliance requirements, including QSI.
• Advanced understanding of teaching, learning, assessment, feedback and workforce development.
• Knowledge of current and emerging imaging technology and its implications for clinical practice, education, quality and service development.

Leadership and management skills

Essential

• Able to interpret national regulations, professional standards, policies and guidance and translate these into local policy, procedures and service-development plans.
• Able to provide specialist advice and constructive challenge on complex clinical, professional, educational and service issues.
• Evidence of leading service development, change and improvement beyond the immediate team.
• Able to influence senior and multidisciplinary stakeholders and lead implementation across teams/sites.
• Evidence of leadership, team building, staff appraisal and effective management of complex people issues.
• Able to make autonomous, evidence-informed decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.

Education and workforce development skills

Essential

• Able to develop, implement and evaluate education and workforce development strategies and programmes.
• Able to support advanced, enhanced and consultant practice, competency development, CPD and career pathways.
• Able to undertake training needs analysis and translate findings into service level education plans.
• Able to use evidence and evaluation to improve education, clinical supervision and workforce capability.
• Able to provide expert advice on professional standards, scope of practice and competency frameworks.

Quality improvement, audit and governance skills

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing postgraduate professional development at advanced/specialist level.
• Experience of leading clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Able to critically appraise evidence and use audit/research findings to make recommendations and implement change.
• Evidence of introducing and evaluating new ways of working, technology, education or service pathways.
• Able to lead sustainable improvement and demonstrate impact on quality, safety, patient care and workforce capability.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Able to deliver formal lectures, presentations and specialist education to large and varied groups.
• Able to provide authoritative specialist advice and influence stakeholders through negotiation, persuasion and constructive challenge.
• Able to build effective relationships across professional, organisational and external boundaries.

IT and digital skills

Essential

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of digital systems and software relevant to the role.
• Able to produce and present accurate reports, policies, educational materials and other written documentation for a range of audiences.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates a professional, collaborative and credible approach to specialist leadership.
• Able to work across professional and organisational boundaries and influence service development.
• Able to negotiate and provide constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Demonstrates a commitment to compassionate, inclusive and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, research, quality improvement and innovation.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role and work across Royal Marsden sites, including Chelsea, Sutton and Cavendish Square.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - All sites

London

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Technical

To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to current BSE standards.

Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency.

Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical management.

To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make autonomous decisions based on the information provided.

Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation.

Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology.

Respond promptly to emergencies.

To deliver appropriate patient care at all times.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation.

To actively take part in the training and development of staff / trainees.

To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all times.

Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to other echocardiographers and medical staff.

To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults without delay.

To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead.

Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by the organization.

To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to minimise injury to oneself.

Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs.

The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations (Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle)

Managerial

Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to develop and improve service provision.

To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded / escalated appropriately.

Professional

To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography

To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery meetings

Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are maintained.

Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the staff appraisal review.

Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department.

Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC)

Educational

Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date.

Actively participate in educational echo meetings

Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings

Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality echocardiography service.

To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back any relevant information to staff.

Attend annual personal appraisal review

Maintain involvement with professional bodies

Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current clinical practice and techniques.

Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation council qualification.

Communication and Administration

Excellent communication skills

Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing).

Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders

Respect cultural differences.

Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on service delivery.

Communicate complicated information effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent IT skills

Maintain up to date computerised data collection

To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data.

Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient contact.

All report filing is distributed at the end of each session.

Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that waiting times are minimised.

Physical Demands of the Post

The post holder should be:

Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in a restricted environment.

Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a regular basis.

Concentrating for long periods of time.

Extended periods of working in a darkened environment.

Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of concentration.

Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit and poor hygiene.

Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients.

VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report writing.

Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the role.

Confidentiality

All employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness Living authentically

Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness What you see is what you get

Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle.
• Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location.
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
• BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.
• AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience

Essential

• Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments.
• To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.
• Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties.

Desirable

• Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.
• Experience in training.
• Experience in audit.
• Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One

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

FCMS

Address

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Once inducted, to work with minimal or no direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• To carry own caseload of patients, with straightforward occupational therapy problems, as delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• To assist with the care of patients including receiving them, transporting to treatment area, preparing drinks, supervising or assisting with drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing as part of their treatment programme.
• To provide treatment to patients following a pre-prescribed treatment plan utilising a variety of basic occupational therapy techniques such as assisting a patient to carryout activities of daily living.
• To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, decide whether to treat and watch and document the patient response/reaction to any treatment undertaken.
• To monitor patients physical and cognitive function whilst undertaking a range of activities and report changes to the occupational therapist.
• To assist with removal and application of functional/supportive aids e.g. prostheses, splints and assist in the manufacture of splints and ensuring comfort of new splints by accurate final finishing.
• To assist the occupational therapist with individual/group treatments progressing to independent routine treatment sessions and supervision of groups where maintenance of function is the objective.
• To measure, adjust and supply equipment to patients in their homes before discharge. To teach the patient and carers safe usage of equipment. Develop clinical judgement skills regarding routine supply of equipment for independence using a protocol or instruction from the occupational therapist.
• To assess the safety of patients whilst carrying out activities of daily living in line with agreed protocol, documenting safety in patients clinical notes.
• To collect data from patients for recognised outcome measures and document for the occupational therapist to interpret.
• To organise delegated work tasks and activities being flexible to the needs of the service as indicated by the occupational therapist.
• To take and relay messages accurately on the telephone and face to face with patients, relatives, health care professionals and others e.g. company representatives
• To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patients condition and treatment progress.
• To develop skills in participating in meetings and handovers, taking and receiving occupational therapy information about known patient group.
• To be able to motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, utilising verbal and non-verbal skills. Communication will be tailored to the patients/carers level of comprehension or cognition e.g. using interpreters
• To liaise with health care professionals and occupational therapists on a day-to-day basis in clinical area of work, with regard to patient care.
• To book transport for access visits and home visits.
• To liaise with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department, both clinically and administratively.
• To maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times in line with Trust and departmental policies

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths or English
• NVQ Level 3

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a health and social care setting
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy
• Aware of the impact of illness on patient's and staff wellbeing
• Aware of need to comply with trust policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a caring role with adults with physical disabilities
• Knowledge and experience of NHS structure

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to learn new skills and follow instructions
• Willing to participate in personal development opportunities
• Basic numerical skills
• Good standard of written and verbal English communication
• Basic problem solving skills and decision making skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpington Hospital

Cardinham Road, Orpington, BR6 9JU

Orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice in accordance with the standards of proficiency, conduct and ethics set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• To provide dietetic assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients with a broad range of acute and chronic clinical conditions, including those requiring nutritional support, within agreed competencies and with support from senior colleagues as required.

• To formulate and deliver individualised dietetic treatment plans based on evidence-based practice, utilising clinical assessment, clinical reasoning and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic interventions.

• To assess, implement and monitor oral, enteral and nutritional support interventions, escalating complex clinical issues appropriately.

• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, obtain valid informed consent and work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

• To evaluate patient progress, reassess nutritional needs and modify treatment plans as required.

• To manage clinical risk within own caseload and recognise when to seek support or escalate concerns to senior staff.

• To work within Trust clinical guidelines and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant local, regional and national standards, monitoring quality of practice as appropriate.

• To maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records in accordance with Trust, British Dietetic Association (BDA) and HCPC standards.

• To represent the dietetic service and/or individual patients at multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care and integration of dietetic treatment within the wider management plan.

• To contribute to discharge planning and patient flow through timely nutritional assessment, intervention and communication with the multidisciplinary team.

• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals, including those with communication difficulties, cognitive impairment or complex needs.

• To use persuasive, motivational and empathetic communication skills to support behaviour change and optimise patient engagement with treatment plans.

• To provide specialist nutritional advice to patients, carers and clinicians regarding nutritional management and support. This includes undertaking detailed nutritional assessment using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary information to determine nutritional requirements and treatment plans.

• To be responsible for the dietetic discharge planning of patients requiring home enteral nutrition support, ensuring safe and timely transition from hospital to community care.

• To liaise with Catering Services and other relevant teams to support optimal nutrition provision for patients.

• To demonstrate flexibility by providing cross-cover across rotational areas during periods of staff shortage, annual leave or service need, with senior support as required.

• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics.

• To undertake the measurement and evaluation of clinical practice through audit, outcome measures, service evaluation and evidence-based practice projects, either independently or with support from peers or senior dietitians.

• To contribute to the collection and analysis of data for audit, quality improvement and research projects.

• To participate in research, audit and service development initiatives within the department and multidisciplinary teams.

• To complete a quality improvement or service development project during each rotation with support from senior staff.

• To be an active participant in training sessions, tutorials, peer review activities and external courses.

• To participate in regular clinical supervision, peer support and reflective practice activities, including peer supervision with Band 5 and Band 6 colleagues and cross-specialty supervision opportunities.

• To be an active member of the Dietetic Department, contributing to departmental developments and attending departmental meetings.

• To support the Head of Nutrition & Dietetics in ensuring departmental resources are used effectively and efficiently, recognising individual responsibility for contributing to the sustainable use of Trust resources and delivery of value-based healthcare.

• To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice across all rotational areas, developing specialist knowledge of specific clinical conditions and patient groups.

• To maintain own competency to practise through continuing professional development activities and maintain a CPD portfolio in accordance with HCPC requirements.

• To contribute to the education and training of student dietitians through supervision, teaching and facilitation of learning opportunities within clinical practice.

• To support and monitor student dietitians' record keeping in accordance with professional and departmental standards.

• To provide education and training to patients, carers, dietetic assistants and members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

• To develop and update patient information resources, diet sheets, presentations and other educational materials to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics approved for HCPC registration
• Current HCPC registration as a Dietitian

Desirable

• Membership of the British Dietetic Association

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of dietetic practice within the NHS
• Experience of enteral nutrition support
• Experience working within acute care environments

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development and reflective practice

Skills and Competancies

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with people from a range of backgrounds and with differing communication needs
• Ability to undertake nutritional assessment, formulate treatment plans and evaluate outcomes within scope of practice
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload, meet deadlines and escalate concerns appropriately
• Ability to work independently within agreed competencies and as an effective member of multidisciplinary and dietetic teams
• Commitment to inclusive, compassionate and evidence-based patient care aligned with King's values
• Competent digital skills, including use of electronic patient records and standard Microsoft applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Denmark Hill

Kings College Hospital

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for clinicians who value and enjoy multi-disciplinary working and have a high level of understanding of the distinct contribution and added value that psychological approaches can make to service provision.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Doctoral level training in applied Psychology ( or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK) as approved by the HCPC.
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
• Expertise and/or training in Clinical Supervision for doctorate level trainees as may supervise trainee clinical Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Assessed post-qualification experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist., sufficient to have completed Band 7 preceptorship requirements
• Experience of working with people and their carers in SCMH
• Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of tailoring psychological services to individual needs.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for work.
• Experience of teaching, training, and supervising of doctoral level trainees.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Experience of in-patient ward work
• Experience of team working
• Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of research and audit methodology suitable to the job
• Excellent written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

South Warwickshire CMHT (Stratford Upon Avon / Royal Leamington Spa)

Royal Leamington Spa

CV31 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• H.C.P.C. Registration

Desirable

• Post graduate clinical training, relevant to pelvic health physiotherapy

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• To have broad clinical experience during Band 5 rotations in an acute hospital setting, including respiratory, neuro, orthopaedics, and MSK outpatients.
• Experience of working with Pelvic Health/Women's Health patients

Skills/ Abilities

Desirable

• Supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across Sites

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Qualification, Training and Other criteria for this role.

Desirable

• Please outline your highest level of qualification attained:
• Education Provider
• Qualification Name
• Level of Qualification
• Date Completed

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Knowledge, Experience and Skillset section criteria for this role.

Working in a primary care mental health service

Essential

• What is ONE aspect of the PWP role you think you may find the most challenging?

Location

Essential

• Please state which team(s) you are applying for: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, Talking Health.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Compass House

52 Magdalen Road

Exeter

EX2 4TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diagnostic Testing

Perform a wide range of ophthalmic diagnostic testing and imaging such as.

• Visual acuity assessment
• Intraocular pressure measurement
• Visual fields testing
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT )
• Fundus photography

Accurately documenting and uploading result to electronic patient records.

Clinical Support

• Support the multidisciplinary team during clinical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment to infection control standards.
• Administer eye drops in line with training, competency, and local policy.

Team Collaboration

• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Escalate concerns or abnormal findings to senior staff promptly.
• Open and close clinics as required.

Patient-Centred Care

• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and dignified patient care.
• Respond sensitively to patients individual emotional, physical, and cultural needs.
• Provide reassurance and answer basic patient enquiries.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer skills - Patient Administration
• System (PAS), Open Eyes, ICAMS, E procurement

Skills

Essential

• Skills in preforming diagnostics in ophthalmology

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year's experience in Diagnostics
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Education

Essential

• 'O' level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Morfield Eye Hospital St Ann's

St Anns Hospital, St Ann's Rd,

London

N15 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management responsibilities

1. To exercise responsibility for managing the psychological resources available to a team, whether in the form of additional qualified and unqualified graduate psychology staff, or in the form of psychological materials employed in the assessment and treatment of service users.
2. To exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team, including maintaining systematic records of appraisals, clinical record keeping standards and the transcribing of minutes and records of appropriate professional meetings.

Leadership

1. Accountable to professional and line managers.
2. To participate as a senior clinician in the development of a high quality, responsive and accessible service including advising both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.
3. To provide clinical placements for trainee clinical and/or counselling psychologists, ensuring that trainees acquire the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to good mental health care and to contribute to the assessment and evaluation of such competencies.
4. To provide post-qualification training (CPD) and clinical professional supervision to qualified clinical and/or counselling psychologists attached to the team.
5. To provide advice, consultation and training and clinical supervision to other members of the team for their provision of psychologically based interventions to help improve clients functioning.
6. To provide pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical and/or counselling psychology as appropriate.
7. To maintain and develop skills in the area of professional pre- and post- graduate training and clinical supervision.
8. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.
9. To ensure the development, maintenance and dissemination of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes.
10. To ensure the development and articulation of best practice in psychology within the service area and contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines.
11. To maintain and promulgate 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 of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
12. To contribute with other Consultant Psychological Therapists and Directorate Heads of Psychological Therapies to the development and articulation of best practice in psychological therapies across the Directorate.

Clinical

1. To provide highly specialist psychological diagnostic assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests.
2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
4. To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
5. To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans, ensuring appropriate assessment, formulation and interventions, communicating with the referral agent and others involved in their care.
6. To provide expertise and specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
7. To ensure that all members of the clinical team have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding and care of clients of the service, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory.
8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.
9. To act as clinical lead within the Transforming care Programme by coordinating the work of the AAST multidisciplinary team and ensuring the provision of agreed psychological intervention and care is appropriate for the client's needs. Coordinating the work of others involved in the care arranging professional meetings and Care and Treatment Reviews in partnership with Commissioners and other Community Mental Health Teams involved.
10. To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the diagnostic assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor and evaluate progress.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of management and leadership
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge and skills gained in managing qualified and unqualified psychological practitioners
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent and demonstrable practice in this field (ie professional Doctorate)
• Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervise qualified psychological practitioners
• Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline ie HCPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication
• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Marys Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake occupational health clinic duties, including immunisations and health surveillance
• Assess and manage sharps and needlestick injuries in line with Trust and national guidance
• Support pre-employment health screening and immunisation assessments
• Deliver vaccination programmes, including seasonal flu campaigns
• Support safety-critical screening requirements
• Contribute to the delivery of services for external commercial clients
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic occupational health records
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior Occupational Health clinicians as appropriate
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective service delivery

For further information, please refer to the Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Has relevant post-registration clinical experience
• Has an interest in developing a career in occupational health

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and professional accountability
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well as part of a team and is keen to learn
• Is confident using IT systems and electronic records

Desirable

• NHS Occupational Health experience
• Clinic based work experience
• Implementation of health promotion initiatives Collaboration with other agencies/multi-disciplinary teams

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of active CPD portfolio
• Relevant Post graduate training.

Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT Process.
• Experience of working as part of an MDT.
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
• Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements

Desirable

• Experience of delegation to support staff
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice in OT.
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
• Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Health, safety and risk awareness.
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.

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)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Midway Unit - Langley House

696-698 St Albans Road

Watford

WD25 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with therapists to carry out rehabilitation interventions with in-patients, as well as have the ability to work unsupervised to carry out treatment plans set by qualified therapists. Interventions may include strengthening programmes, gait re-education, wheelchair skills, cognitive strategies, practice of functional tasks and group work. The role will also involve working collaboratively with other professionals and local organisations.

Other responsibilities will include administration and clerical tasks including effective documentation in clinical case notes, tracking, auditing and maintaining equipment, housekeeping duties and contributing to service development. A flexible approach to day to day tasks is essential in order to meet the demands of the service.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential, alongside a kind and caring approach. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. In return for your hard work and dedication, we will offer a welcoming and stimulating environment, support and continuing development as needed to make a difference to patients and staff.

If youre interested in applying for this position, please read the attached job description and person specification thoroughly and relate this to your experience in your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level III in a health related subject (or equivalent qualification)
• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• NVQ Level III in a health related subject (or equivalent qualification)

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience within a personal care setting
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection procedures in relation to the recording of patient information
• Awareness of health and safety issues relevant to role and reporting mechanisms
• General understanding of clinical conditions relevant to specialty
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and the development of others

Desirable

• Demonstrate understanding of this role and how it may contribute to clinical outcomes
• Awareness of current NHS issues and Trust Policies
• Awareness of external agencies including Voluntary and Social Services
• Knowledge of stock control and referral processes for therapy equipment

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of information technology and administrative systems
• Good interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a professional approach to their duties
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving approach but seeking guidance as required
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to patient identifiable information in line with policies and data protection

Other

Essential

• Ability to carry out moving and handling with patients and equipment
• Frequent periods of concentration required to obtain patient information that will inform the treatment plan
• Regularly be able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and empathy in managing situations with distressed patients or their relatives, who may be terminally ill, chronically sick, disabled patients
• Ability to cope with and assist in situations that could be unpleasant e.g. bodily fluids
• Ability to fulfil 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Pwll Glas Community Mental Health Team

Pwll Glas Resource Centre, Pwll Glas Mold

Flintshire

CH7 1RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Delivery

To improve children and young peoples mental health through the delivery of safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people, and their families.

To be part of an Early Help package of care and take a key role in eating disorder assessments and coordinating the next stages of care planning. This will include the assessment of physical risk and prioritising the urgency of ongoing treatment.

The practitioner is expected to manage their own caseload of patients, as well as being part of a wider systemic therapeutic team.

The practitioner will be expected to offer support to parents, carers and the wider family system, some of which maybe mealtime support within the family home.

The post holder will be expected to competently liaise with other professionals involved in care including Psychiatry, Paediatrics, General Practice and Dieticians.

To regularly use Routine Outcome Monitoring as part of clinical practice

To practice safely around the physical risks associated with eating disorders using MEED guidelines.

The Eating Disorder Practitioner will provide specialist and culturally competent mental health assessment, formulation, and implementation of specific evidenced based treatments.

The post holder will be expected to draw upon experience and knowledge gained through training and practice relating to child development, child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health.

The Eating Disorder Practitioner will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment of risk and communicate concerns accurately in a timely fashion, which may require multi-agency responses to risk assessment and risk management plans.

The Eating Disorder Practitioner is required to maintain high standards in the recording of clinical activity.

The Eating Disorder Practitioner will strongly adhere to culturally competent and anti-discriminatory practice, promote equity of opportunity, and use their professional position to empower others and challenge power imbalances where they are found to exist.

The Eating Disorder Practitioner will provide consultation to staff in the wider CAMHS Service and other agencies.

The post holder will contribute to the eating disorder Duty Rota which operates daily, Monday to Friday.

The post holder will be required to contribute to the delivery of education and training to other professionals, including continuing professional development within the MDT.

The post holder will be available for and make use of clinical supervision, safeguarding supervision and case load management.

The post holder will be expected to offer supervision to others as appropriate to their grade.

The post holder will need to organise their own workload under the support and supervision of Clinical Pathway Manager

Maintain health records to the standards required by Livewell Southwest.

Contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice, proposing changes for discussion.

Participate in team meetings, for example allocation, supervision, reflective practice, case discussions.

Keep up to date with CAMHS & Eating Disorders developments taking place nationally in line with service objectives.

To participate in audit and quality improvements.

Management of Resources

Make best use of time in arranging working pattern efficiently

Make good use of resources and facilities

Workforce and managing people

Participate in the training of other colleagues and students in areas of own expertise.

Participate in the promotion of the team by participating in training and information giving events.

Corporate and Other Responsibilities

To undertake other duties in a corporate role as may be reasonably expected in accordance with the grade of the post and in line with other Senior Practitioners to ensure the attainment of team and service objectives.

To attend continued professional development meeting facilitated by the Senior Clinical Team.

To ensure that all duties within the role are delivered in accordance with Livewell Southwest policy and procedure and professional registration practice.

This job description is indicative of the range of responsibilities of the post holder. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and will be subject to review.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience (both work and life related) Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary context. Experience of working with the care systems both directly with Children and young people and professionals within the care system. Experience of post-registration working with children and young people who have experienced mental health difficulties. Experience in assessment, including risk, care planning, intervention and evaluation. Maintaining own safety in Community settings by working within relevant policy and having completed or be willing to complete breakaway training or equivalent. Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds. Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings

Desirable

• Experience in the delivery of training.
• Experience of service evaluation

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Work / OT/ Psychology Appropriate Registration relevant to professional qualification Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health

Knowledge

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to children, e.g., Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act. Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care. Knowledge of theories of child development and their application to practice. An understanding of resilience and vulnerability

Desirable

• Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g. Applied Behaviour Analysis and at least one other therapeutic modality eg CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focussed

Skills

Essential

• Self motivating and able to work on own initiative. Mental Health and Risk assessment, care planning, evaluation and intervention skills Well established case management skills and good organisational skills with ability to prioritise Well-developed communication skills both oral and written Commitment to anti-oppressive practice Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.

Desirable

• Competent assessment and intervention skills Specific therapeutic skills relevant to working with children and families Consultation skills. Training skills

other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in Livewell and with partner agencies. Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required. The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Livewell South West

Mount Gould Road

Plymouth

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will support you by providing a positive working experience within our teams and service, with the commitment of giving you access to opportunities that will be essential in your professional development. Furthermore, you will receive robust supervision and appraisal, talent management and access to training opportunities.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will lead the way as a role model within the team, demonstrating compassion. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and flexible, having the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with internal and external agencies relevant to patient care. You must be able to demonstrate best practice in mental health service delivery.

Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in psychology.
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating sensitive information
• Experience of work interacting with the public
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
• Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
• Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities

Desirable

• Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
• Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
• Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
• Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio.
• Experience of using psychometric assessments.
• Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
• An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert

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).