Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documents for further details about the job post or contact the Nexus Clinical Lead for any questions.

Person Specification

Administrative Experience

Essential

• NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting or Prison.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

HMP Eastwood Park

Falfield

Wotton-Under-Edge

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake patient/client visits as a member of the multidisciplinary team further developing skills in assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation of patient/clients health and well-being needs.

To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice and as required meet the needs of the patient.

To provide direct care and support to patients in their own homes.

To identify changes in patients conditions and recognise within the post holders capabilities, when to inform a senior clinician.

To communicate in a timely and comprehensive way with members of the Multidisciplinary team.

To be competent in essential technical skills.

To give advice and support to patients/carers that reflects the care plan and provides a level of knowledge and experience to reassure the patient/carer and is within the competence of the post holder.

To organise own work load and establish priorities

To be able to work unsupervised in patients homes.

Able to organise therapeutic individual sessions with a designated caseload of clients using specific technical knowledge and skills

To use skills to interpret and analyse clinical, social, and environmental factors to contribute to the best course of therapy intervention and development of treatment and discharge plan.

Ability to use a variety of clinical outcome measures to demonstrate effective treatment.

Provision of a high standard of clinical care and assist in maintaining service delivery in rehabilitation.

Ability to work within duty Co-ordinator role using prioritisation and delegation skills enabling effective screening of referrals.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of therapy interventions for older people (i.e. Otago exercise programmes for falls)

Able to identify and formulate with client/carer SMART therapy goals using assessment information and appropriate outcome measures.

Undertake Risk assessment for equipment.

To assess for and order a wide range of equipment to promote independence in line with the policies and procedures of the ICES within their authorised budgetary limit.

To provide support and supervision to Health Care Assistants within the team as required.

To organise own workload and establish priorities (and Health Care Assistant when appropriate), in collaboration with Therapy Team leader.

To portray a positive image of the Integrated team at all times.

To be able to work unsupervised.

To maintain and improve IT skills effectively and contribute to statistical and audit returns as necessary .To submit statistical information as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
• Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent higher apprenticeship
• A willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent (band 3)
• To have a knowledge of assistive equipment and minor adaptations
• To understand the concepts of rehabilitation
• To have experience of working in a relevant healthcare settings
• To have experience of effectively managing own caseload
• To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
• To have evidence of continuing personal and appropriate judgments and decisions
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Aware of health and safety requirements

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keyboard skills / use of software programmes e.g. Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and with resources using own initiative as required.
• Must be able to demonstrate their contribution to the team as a therapy assistant

Desirable

• Interacts well with others and team

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to recognise limits of practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal development

Other

Essential

• Car driver and has the use of own vehicle
• The post holder's hours will be scheduled over 7 days which will involve weekend working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartshill Health Centre,

Sidhu Close,

Hartshill, Nuneaton

CV10 0GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of 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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Hold a Diploma/Degree in Professional Nursing.

Be a first level registered nurse with 2 years experience in an acute setting.

Possess relevant post basic education and experience, which should include a minimum of two years at Band 5.

Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Possess the aptitude and confidence for working within a rapidly changing environment.

Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

To provide clinical and professional leadership and support to all non-medical staff in the ward, ensuring that nursing practice is based on current and best evidence.

Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintaining clinical credibility and competence at all times.

Keep an up to date personal portfolio, in line with requirements in maintaining NMC registration.

Ensure that the wards philosophy is in line with the principles of clinical governance and that all staff understands its significance to practice.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that KPIs, Nurse Care Indicators and Infection Prevention standards are maintained each month.

To participate in the setting and maintaining of high standards of evidence based nursing.

Accurately undertake full health assessments, interpreting clinical signs of patients, results and investigations and make recommendations for patient management.

To supervise and evaluate work of all nursing staff.

Promote patient and carers involvement in care planning, delivery and evaluation, ensuring junior staff develop the necessary skills to do this.

Implement a communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at regular intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

Supervises and monitors junior staff in developing the necessary skills to identify care priorities and address them in a pertinent and timely manner, seeking advice where appropriate.

Communicates and interacts with patients, carers and staff in a non-judgmental way, demonstrating mutual respect and trust utilising a variety of communication skills.

To ensure patients and relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.

Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood.

To liase with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision.

Maintain effective relationships between the ward and the multi-disciplinary team.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patients care in line with the NMC code for record keeping.

Co-ordinate clinical activities within the unit and have responsibility for shift management.

Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues.

To ensure safety and confidentiality of patient information.

Communications and Working Relationships

To work with the ward manager to ensure that all staff sickness is monitored and that the Trusts sickness and absence policy is adhered to.

Early informal management of complaints with the aim of a satisfactory resolution. Ensure appropriate escalation when this is not achieved.

Ensure that units equipment is serviced properly and timely to maintain continuity of services at all times.

Act as role model and mentor to student nurses including the setting of action plans as necessary.

Adheres to the systems for reporting clinical incidents ensuring accurate and timely completion of Trust incident forms. Monitors the practice of other staff.

Investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Support the ward manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.

Ensure that the wards clinical procedures and protocols are understood and adhered to by all staff. These should represent best possible practice and reflect Trust and National strategy for the management of emergency and acute patients.

Contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to compliment the ward team and to participate in induction programmes, Mentorship/preceptorship and Trust recruitment open and assessment days.

In conjunction with the ward manager facilitate staff development by achieving ward objectives using the principles of IPR using the KSF and developing personal development plans for all staff. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the ward manager at regular intervals.

Contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses and nurses new to the speciality of emergency medicine.

Review the standard of ward documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines.

Support Clinical Governance within the ward by utilising: Risk Management; Education/training; Clinical Supervision; Clinical Audit and effective best practice.

Education

Develop clinical practice through education.

Participate in in-service training programmes where appropriate.

Share evidence based practice with colleagues.

Attend statutory training sessions annually.

Identify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers.

Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities.

Assist in the development of other professionals by contributing to Trust wide specialist education and training.

Support the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.

Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate.

Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engages with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an advancing practitioner and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met.

Manage Finance

Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of the wards resources, by ensuring that the wards resources are optimised and that expenditure on pay and non-pay are kept within the allocated budget.

Assist the ward manager to optimise nursing resources by an even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.

Identifies, reports and acts upon and evaluates discrepancies between skill mix and workload within the clinical area.

Ensure you adhere to the policy for booking bank and agency staff and supervise junior staff to ensure that they do the same.

Ensure all resources are used in a cost effective manner, identifying and assisting in the implementations of cost improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level RN
• Diploma / Degree in Professional Nursing/Health Studies
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• AIM / ILS Trained

Desirable

• Mentorship and Assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant NHS experience
• Wide range of Extended Skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrates understanding of resource management
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time and that of others efficiently and effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Committed to the delivery of high quality healthcare

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to self-development and the development of others
• Able to work flexible shifts including night duty and weekend working when required
• Able to change duties at short notice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farries Ward

South Warwick Foundation NHS Trust

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This varied role provides a professional front-of-house reception service and acts as a key point of contact for service users, carers, visitors, and staff. The post also includes administrative and facilities support duties, requiring good Microsoft Office skills, strong communication and organisational abilities, and attention to detail. Full training will be provided, including on bespoke systems and local processes.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent level
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Outlook

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Customer Services
• Strong sense of quality and customer focus

Desirable

• Awareness of Mental Health issues
• Experience of working in a Mental Health environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Well developed communication/oral skills
• Good level of written skills
• Ability to organise and maintain a busy reception
• Good IT skills - Word, Excel, Internet, etc
• Administration skills - room bookings, filing, taking messages etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Corporate Governance/Board of Directors/Trust Board:

Provide independent expert advice and support to the Chief Executive and Chairperson on all matters relating to statutory and legislative compliance and interpretation.

Provide authoritative advice to the Chief Executive, Chairperson, Board of Directors/Trust Board and Council of Governors on legal, constitutional matters, correct and proper conduct of business and meetings. Commission and provide briefings for external legal advice where necessary, to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of issues.

Scrutinise and report to the Board of Directors/Trust Board on all new regulatory developments.

Ensure that the Trust complies with its terms of authorisation and Constitution, and that amendments to the Constitution are drafted and incorporated in line with correct procedures, including the seeking of legal advice.

Support the Chairperson and Chief Executive in ensuring compliance with The NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance and other best practice in corporate governance.

Ensure Standing Orders are in place, acted upon and reviewed as necessary, and with the Chief Finance Officer, ensure Standing Financial Instructions and a Scheme of Delegation is similarly in place, reviewed and acted upon by the Board of Directors/Trust Board.

Contribute to the development of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that comply with internal and external governance and best practice requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of the quality of risk information particularly in the areas of key controls.

With the Chief Executive, Managing Director and Chief Officers, ensure effective risk management reporting for the Trust, including through the submission of regular reports to the Board of Directors/Trust Board on the Trusts risk profile.

On behalf of the Managing Director, take responsibility for the Board Assurance Framework (BAF). Ensure the BAF is populated once the Trust and Foundation Group annual objectives have been agreed, reviews are undertaken on a quarterly basis and the BAF is scrutinised, challenged and reviewed in accordance with the agreed BAF review process.

Ensure reporting arrangements to enable the Board of Directors/Trust Board to focus on those goals and objectives in the annual plan that are at risk of not being delivered.

Ensure the effective flow of information within the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Committees, and between the Executive Team and the Board of Directors/Trust Board, through the development and implementation of a sound performance reporting and risk management system and other appropriate mechanisms.

Assess the governance implications of papers put to the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Audit Committee.

Ensure that the Board of Directors/Trust Board and its Committees are properly constituted, operated and supported, according to the Trusts Constitution and the regulatory framework.

Provide authoritative advice to the Trusts Audit Committee and Audit Committee Chair, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of declarations under the Fit and Proper Person regulations (The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, regulation 5), for Directors and defined equivalents. Ensuring that the necessary checks are undertaken for new appointees.

Responsible for ensuring the Registers of Directors and Directors Declarations of Interest are maintained, regularly updated and available for public inspection.

Provide advice and guidance to Board members and Trust staff on the Trusts Gifts, Hospitality and Sponsorship Policy. Ensuring the Trusts Gifts, Hospitality and Sponsorship Register is maintained and a 6-monthly progress report and update on the Register is submitted to Audit Committee.

Provide advice and guidance to Trust staff on the Trusts Managing Conflicts of Interest Policy. Ensuring the Trusts Staff Declarations of Interest Register is maintained and a 6-monthly progress report and update on the Register is submitted to Audit Committee.

Ensure that arrangements are in place for the safe custody and application of the common seal, and maintain the Register of Signing and Sealing.

Responsible for the signing and sealing of any documents that are a necessary step in legal proceedings in accordance with the Board of Directors/Trust Boards Standing Orders.

Responsible for ensuring the Annual Report is prepared, in accordance with all relevant legislation/guidance, and ensuring the Annual Report and Annual Accounts are both laid before Parliament in accordance with statutory deadlines.

Act as a signatory on behalf of the Trust, as outlined in the Scheme of Delegation.

Foundation Trust/NHS Trust Secretariat:

Oversee the provision of the secretariat functions for providing adequate administrative resource to facilitate the effective working of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and its Committees. The Secretariat will support the Chairperson, Chief Executive and Committee Chairs, in the effective conduct of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Board Committee business, in particular through:

Planning, preparation and timely submission of agendas, reports, supporting papers and Minutes;

Preparing agenda and Minutes for Board of Directors/Trust Board and Board Committees; preserving proper records of business;

Organisation, agenda planning, identification and assignment of actions and tasks; and determining forward plans for the business of the Board of Directors/Trust Board in consultation with the Chairperson and Chief Executive;

Maintaining calendars of prospective Board of Directors/Trust Boards business to ensure such business is appropriately dealt with within an annual business cycle;

Reviewing and discussing, as required, the Board of Directors/Trust Board agendas to optimise the use of time at meetings;

Ensuring that agendas are issued with proper notice;

Ensuring Minutes of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Committees properly record decisions made and their context, and

Ensuring that the business of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and its Committees is planned in advance and that papers are dealt with by the most appropriate Committee in the most appropriate way.

Line manage the Deputy Trust Secretary, and the corporate support function ensuring appraisal/training requirements are met and provide advice and support when required.

Council of Governors:

Manage legal and constitutionally compliant arrangements for elections to the Council of Governors and the appointment of stakeholders; managing the process for resignations and replacements between elections.

Provide advice to the Council of Governors, including interpretation of the Constitution, Standing Orders and other policies/procedures.

Ensure the Council of Governors is supported effectively in its statutory roles, including support at meetings and Governor Committee meetings.

Support the Chairperson to ensure effective communication with the Council of Governors and ensure there is a satisfactory induction process and training for Governors.

Ensure that effective arrangements are in place for the Council of Governors to communicate with members.

Ensure that general meetings of the Council of Governors are held in accordance with the Trusts Constitution.

Responsible for the arrangements of the Council of Governor working group to review the Trusts Constitution and seeking legal advice where required.

Oversee the provision of the secretarial functions to the Council of Governors and its Committees/Working Groups, including:

Planning, preparation and timely submission of agendas, reports, supporting papers and Minutes;

Maintaining calendars of prospective business to ensure such business is appropriately dealt with, within an annual cycle;

Ensuring that agendas are issued with proper notice;

Ensuring Minutes of the Council of Governors and Committees properly record decisions made and their context, and

Ensure the Registers of members of the Council of Governors and Governors Declarations of Interest are maintained, regularly updated and available for public inspection.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Qualification in Corporate Governance
• Evidence of on-going commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate professional/management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Company Secretary or in a senior governance role in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of supporting Boards and Committees and working at Board level
• Evidence of creating successful partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Evidence of managing highly complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
• Evidence of successfully handling sensitive situations efficiently and confidentially
• Previous experience of working in the NHS or other regulated sector

Skills

Essential

• Proven specialist knowledge of corporate governance and other relevant legislation and best practice
• Ability to understand highly complex issues quickly and explain them clearly and succinctly
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent prioritising skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads to achieve competing deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to receive, interpret and provide highly complex, sensitive or confidential information
• Excellent minute-taking skills
• An understanding of NHS legislation, regulatory and governance frameworks (including those specific to Foundation Trusts) and Constitutions and their impact on NHS organisations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build excellent relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Methodical with a high level of organisational and administrative skills
• Well-developed inter-personal and influencing skills
• Ability to concentrate on highly complex technical materials for long periods of time
• Ability to work as part of a team at a variety of levels, with the skills to develop collaborative relationships
• Demonstrates an innovative and motivated approach to the role
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure and to meet demanding timescales
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with significant autonomy and to make decisions based on sound well-informed judgements

Other

Essential

• Good personal presentation
• Good attendance record
• Requirement to work flexibly including some unsociable hours
• Requirement to travel independently
• Passes Occupational Health clearance for this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description and person specification document attached to this vacancy.

About our Service

We are a supportive and collaborative team of specialist paediatric dietitians with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Team members contribute to research, education, service development and professional leadership activities, creating an environment that supports learning, innovation and career development.

As a tertiary paediatric provider, UHBW offers opportunities to work alongside highly specialised teams caring for children and young people with complex and rare conditions. We have strong links with local universities and are committed to education, training and workforce development across the region.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across community paediatrics, CAMHS, Sirona care & health and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), supporting integrated care for children, young people and their families.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in clinical paediatric dietetics
• Working as part of a multi-professional team
• Student training experience
• Audit experience
• Experience working with eating disorders
• Experience working with children with complex needs

Desirable

• Experience of Research and Development
• Experience with QI (quality improvement) methodologies
• Experience of Enteral Feeding

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills at all levels - Accurate and coherent written communication skills - Professional, responsive and insightful oral communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Teaching / Presentation skills in a variety of settings and to a range of audiences
• Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs
• Leadership skills
• Behaviour change & motivational interviewing skills
• Advanced paediatric dietetic assessment skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of QI methodology

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree / Post graduate qualification in nutrition & / or dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• BDA Membership
• Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice
• Clinical Supervisory Skills Course (Basic)
• BDA Advanced Eating Disorders Course

Apptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Sound professional judgement
• Team player and able to maintain effective working relationships
• Resilient and adaptable
• Reflective approach to practice

Desirable

• Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Understand and comply with the Trusts policies, Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders.

Understand the Trust-wide financial and operational issues; contribute to the achievement of the Trusts financial objectives

Working within the Finance Team and with ward and departmental managers, assist in improving the quality of the financial service to wards and departments within and outside the Trust

Write and maintain written procedures for tasks within the department

Determine priorities in workload in order to maximise personal productivity and efficiency; treat all data in an appropriate manner (e.g. preparation, storage, retrieval, dissemination)

On an annual basis and at other times during the year assist in the preparation of ward and department budgets; make a note ensure all cost pressures are noted; cost improvements are recorded; check all budgets for reasonableness and amend as appropriate.

Ensure ward and department managers understand their budgets and the impact of cost pressures and cost improvements so that they are aware of any major changes therein; obtain management sign off on all budgets in line with set timetables

Log all budget changes and ensure that each is supported by evidence of their validity (e.g. senior manager sign off, skill mix requests, etc); ensure all movements in and out of Trust reserves are authorised by the Associate Director of Finance; store all documents in an appropriate manner and respond to management and audit queries as they arise.

Process budget and actual transactions accurately in line with departmental timescales at month, quarter and year end; escalate to more Senior Management, if any transaction is out of the norm; raise recurrent and adhoc invoice requests and, where recurrent, work with the Income & Contracts team to put appropriate Service Level Agreements in place.

Carry out regular reconciliations of appropriate accrued and prepaid expenditure and accrued and deferred income to ensure reports reflect the most up to date situation.

Assist in the maintenance of the schedule of delegated authority and the financial report distribution list.

Prepare, in line within the departmental timetable, draft ward and departmental financial reports and review the anomalies and variances with a view to ensuring the final reports are accurate; where there are anomalies and/or major variances, identify causes (e.g. activity/price changes) and prepare reports to show managers what has happened.

Meet with ward and department managers, on a regular basis, to discuss areas of concern in the financial reports (eg unexpected trends, significant variances); respond in reasonable timescales to any request from managers for further analysis of costs and income

To work independently, raising any matters of concern with the Deputy Manager or Senior Manager (Financial Management) as appropriate.

Carry out other recurrent and ad-hoc exercises relating to financial information and advice to all levels of management within the Trust (e.g. General Managers, Associate Directors of Operations, Executive Management and Board members) ensuring that each person has the authority to request such information.

Carry out other recurrent and ad-hoc exercises relating to financial information to organisations and individuals (e.g. NHSI, FOI) ensuring that each has the authority to request such information.

Carry out ad-hoc costing requests in support of budget changes (e.g. skill mix) and/or business cases of varying complexity for internal and Health Economy-wide purposes.

Assist in the preparation of ward & departmental financial forecasts in line with set timetables.

Work with ward & departmental managers to ensure they understand what financial reports are telling them, interpret graphs and reports and assist managers with the formulation of plans to hit their set budgets

Undertake mandatory training as appropriate Information Governance, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education to (A/O level/GCSEs in Maths & English)
• AAT Technician Level/ NVQ Level 4 or similar level of knowledge acquired through experience (see below)
• Microsoft Office training, specifically in Microsoft Excel

Experience

Essential

• One year's work experience in a financial management role/deadline
• At least one year's use of complex Excel techniques (Look ups/Pivots)
• Organising/prioritising own workload

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Meeting internal and external reporting deadlines

Skills

Essential

• Understand the meaning of Financial Management/ Budgetary Control
• IT skills - financial systems, data bases, Microsoft Office suite
• Input data, interpret and communicate routine financial information
• Able to communicate sensitive financial information to colleagues and managers

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS finance regime
• Time management skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Appreciation of importance of Confidentiality of information
• Desire to learn and develop (CPD)

Desirable

• A knowledge/awareness of the Trusts policies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DIMENSIONS

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Finance and Performance Directorate
• Senior clinicians, including Consultant Medical Staff
• Clinical and operational managers
• Procurement
• Information department
• Human Resources
• Budget Holders
• Internal Auditors

External

• Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS organisations
• NHS Trusts
• External Auditors

RISK ASSESSMENT

Work with display screen equipment and keyboard for prolonged periods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the collation and completion of the financial elements of the annual planning process.

Support the production of all monthly and quarterly reporting internally / externally, ensuring that all reporting timetables and deadlines are met and that key finance and non-finance staff are clear of their deadlines and responsibilities.

Support development of internal financial reporting in line with the Trusts strategic vision for reporting maintaining a standardised, efficient and integrated financial reporting system that incorporates information on Performance, Human Resources and Workforce, Operational Performance, Quality Indicators, Activity & Income and Expenditure and Efficiencies.

To be aware of benchmarking opportunities across NHS networks and to assist the Deputy Finance Manager in developing plans for implementing best practice and new methods/models for improvement of financial management information and improving information to the Divisions.

Working with the Divisional senior management team, supporting the Deputy Finance Manager in providing financial information and advice on all aspects of finance related business, including but not limited to budgetary management, capital investment, business case developments and efficiency savings programmes.

To take responsibility for all aspects of budgetary management within the relevant Division, including monthly monitoring of performance. This will include ensuring the financial position and reports present an accurate and robust cleansed data on a monthly basis. You will work with the managers to interpret financial information and variances from plan and offer guidance & advice so that potential financial problems can be identified early enough for effective corrective action to be taken.

To provide the Deputy Finance Manager with the information necessary to support the monthly reporting cycle and assurance that all relevant financial risks within the Division have been accounted for. This will include explanation of significant variance movements for inclusion in the Trust Board Report.

To work on the Divisions Cost Productivity Improvement Programme (CPIP), supporting the Deputy Finance Manager and management team to identify and monitor CPIP schemes.

To prepare the month-end financial positions for the Division in readiness for the Deputy Finance Manager review. To take responsibility for Financial Management month-end closedown, and collating the Finance and Performance Executive reporting pack for the Division.

To support the collation of Division forecast positions on a monthly basis, working closely with the budget holders ensuring all key financial issues are considered. o To support the Divisions annual budget setting exercise preparing appropriate key performance indicators, identifying activity, workforce and expenditure trends, cost pressures and CPIPs and working with budget managers on their plans.

To prepare and review all recharges, both to and by the Division with partner organisations.

Support the Deputy Finance Manager to develop the use of Service Line Reporting to engage clinicians and other Division staff in developing efficient and high quality clinical services. This will involve taking the supporting role in ensuring the principles of Service Line Management are embedded within the Division and developing & maintaining strategies and operational processes which support effective financial governance and management. To assist the Deputy Finance Manager in working with service managers and clinical staff to make improvements to Division performance.

To provide cover for the Deputy Finance Manager in their absence, providing financial information and support as and when required.

Supervisory management of the Finance Assistant including supporting appropriate personal development plans.

To carry out all of the above duties in line with standing financial instructions and standing orders of the Trust, and in accordance with local procedures and guidelines as notified from time to time.

Any instances where the standing financial instructions are not being adhered to should be notified to the Head of Financial Management as soon as possible.

To support Divisions in the production of ad hoc business case costings, ensuring a work up of financial analysis of all options.

To provide training as required to managers and finance staff both internal and external to the finance department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or actively studying for a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification.

Desirable

• Qualified or passed finalist CCAB (or equivalent) i.e. CIMA, ACCA, CiPFA

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with senior clinicians (or equivalent).
• Evidence of experience of financial management accounts in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.
• Experience of supporting the annual financial planning and budget setting process.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial as well as financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Experience of delivering or supporting specific improvement in CBU finance performance.
• Acute Sector experience.

Desirable

• Experience of procurement.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Financial reporting experience in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NHS planning and reporting processes.
• Able to create and develop spreadsheets.
• Able to apply appropriate costing methodologies in accordance with best practice
• Ability to contribute to the understanding of financial information of CBUs and the Trust.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to develop innovative problem-solving approaches and to work to demanding timescales.
• Detailed knowledge of General Ledger systems and reporting tools. Able to handle large quantities of data and evaluate complex financial problems
• Good report writing skills.

Desirable

• Application of change management tools and techniques.
• Programming or software knowledge working with highly complex systems and a variety of information sources.
• Ability to handle complex budgets and manage change.
• Have experience of supporting the production of financials for business cases.
• Ability to make judgements, assess and quantify risk and determine the impact of decisions and actions on the organisation.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and personal credibility and integrity.
• Team player.
• Able both to lead and to support others to achieve objectives.
• Calm and resolute under pressure

Other

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to travel between sites
• Occupational Health clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community or Inpatient Team under your responsibility.

2.To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.

3.To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.

4.To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Careers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.

5.To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.

6.To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.

7.To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate ward establishments, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.

8.To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.

9.To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

10.To contribute to and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.

11.To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.

12.To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.

13.To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.

14.To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.

15.To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.

16.To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.

17.To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, and estate disaster.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of developing and implementing new ways of working and procedures.
• Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
• Ability to manage teams and individuals in a complex and changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
• Independently mobile and willing to travel.
• Able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, clinical settings and psychosocial interventions.

Desirable

• A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user. Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users support in order to deliver the support package. Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services. Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, feedback and manage risk to ensure risk is minimised. Work in a safe manner using a positive risk-taking approach, ensuring the health and safety policies of Mental Health Bristol are implemented and fully adhered to ensure all safeguarding issues are properly managed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
• Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
• Experience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and priorities

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
• A years experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

Speedwell Centre

Whitefield Road

Brisol

BS5 7TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To assist the Ward Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care

To communicate complex sensitive and complex information to patients or careers.

To participate in the Cardiology nurse rota

To audit care against agreed standards

To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and

develop action plans to address weaknesses

To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their diagnosis as they need

To base own practice on current best evidence

To lead on any shift allocated the care for the unit

To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit

To lead on identified clinical audit projects

To ensure data with DIGIT, LORENZO and SAFECARE are kept up to date through the shift.

To ensure PCI and other audits are completed for all patients across the unit.

Manage Services - Main Duties

To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.

To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.

To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Ward Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.

Manage Finance - Main Duties

To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Ward Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.

To assist the Ward Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.

Manage People - Main Duties

To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.

To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Ward Manager at regular intervals

To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.

To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Ward Manager of unresolved and potential problems.

To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Ward manager for further action.

Manage Information

To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Ward Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.

To assist the Ward Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans.

Professional

To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Ward Manager in the development of junior staff as required.

To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit

Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in adult nursing (or equivalent).
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• leadership qualification

Desirable

• Recognised cardiology qualification
• ALS qualified
• ECG interpretation

Experience

Essential

• 3 years acute medicine experience

Desirable

• experience in a cardiology setting

Skills

Essential

• Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
• Can plan, delegate and supervise others
• Able to manage clinical area effectively
• Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Able to lead in clinical audit
• Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Desirable

• experience in roster management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to lead and develop an effective team
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Initiates change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills

Working as part of a team and within the parameters of the role contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused and trauma informed way through therapeutic engagement.

Developing skills assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments.

Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.

Provide support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.

Developing skills to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner. Ensure that all information regarding care plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.

Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.

Administering medication including IM Long Acting Injections and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.

Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacists and prescribers, to ensure safe medicine management practices. Provide information and support to patients and carers regarding medication regimens, promoting adherence and understanding of potential risks and benefits.

Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service use.

Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion. Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.

Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Continuing Professional Development

To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure best practice delivery including evidence based, current and responsive interventions in line with the changing needs of the service user and the service. This will include:

Taking responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC standards.

Participating in education and training opportunities.

Undertaking a thorough revalidation process in line with NMC and AWP policy.

Maintaining up to date knowledge of the relevant medicines, related medication management issues, and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust guidance.

Abiding by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities in relation to practice as outlined in the NMC code of conduct.

Receiving restorative clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with the Trust clinical supervision policy.

Engaging in management supervision from an identified line manager, or appropriate delegate, in line with the Trust management supervision policy.

Engaging with Trust appraisal process in line with policy.

Maintaining Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

Working within the Trust Policies and Procedures.

Education, Development and Collaborative Learning

To work towards a sustainable culture of continuous collaborative learning to keep own practice clinically current, and to foster a team learning ethos. This will include:

Support effective learning environments by upholding the NHSE Safe Learning Environment Charter principals.

Undertake relevant training to act as Practice Supervisor for pre-registered nursing or AHP learners.

Undertake relevant training to act as Practice Assessors and/or Practice Supervisor for Trainee Nursing Associates, as outlined in post registration training.

Contribute to team supervision / reflective practice and peer support processes, and offer support and guidance to junior support staff, student nurses and trainee nursing associates.

Contribute to ongoing evaluation of the quality, safety and effectiveness of the care provided in the community, including actively inviting service user and carer feedback.

Recording, Reporting and Communication

To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and professional guidelines. This will include:

Keeping contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust policy.

Adhere to records management requirements as outlined in Trust policies and procedures.

Practice within the legal requirements relevant to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation.

Contribute to any relevant service evaluations, audits, quality reviews and data management processes to assess and improve clinical quality on an ongoing basis.

Undertaking relevant practice development and/or research activity.

Compassionate Leadership

To make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies regarding the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public. This will include:

Using own skills, knowledge and resources to provide clinical leadership for all members of the MDT.

Effectively managing own time.

Providing supervision for unregistered practitioners in accordance with Trust management and clinical supervision policies.

Providing appraisals for junior staff in accordance with the Trust appraisal policy.

Maintaining the safety of service users and staff within the inpatient setting and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled.

Understanding any identified environmental risks and their mitigation plans.

Taking part in environmental risk assessments as requested.

Utilising electronic rostering systems.

Being familiar with and complying with all Policies and Procedures operational within the Trust.

Maintaining stock control and a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Professional registration
• Experience of assessments
• Knowledge of care pathways
• Developed interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experince of PCLS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification attached for the full information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded qualification in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Post Graduate Diploma Level
• Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
• PWP Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise regarding National and local developments in Primary Care Mental Health and Talking Therapies
• Clear understanding of statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, Clinical Governance, Child Protection, etc
• Specialist knowledge of all the evidence based models of psychological therapy, evidence for their use and detailed knowledge of common mental health problems
• Highly specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and skills working with mental health problems
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to colleagues
• Ability to use and understand performance information
• Can assist in the managing of people through change
• Ability to work with support in taking critical decisions
• Working independently and referring to line manager when necessary
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and interpret complex information

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience as a High Intensity Therapist within a Talking Therapies setting
• Supervisory experience in a Talking Therapies setting
• Experience of working in wider Mental Health settings
• A well-developed professional CPD portfolio demonstrating extensive clinical experience

Other

Essential

• Requirement to drive a car

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

Loxley Unit

Arden Road

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of responsibilities of the role. Additional information about services is provided within the Local Information Sheet.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Clinical Psychology qualification or doctoral equivalent AND Registered by the HCPC as a clinical psychologist
• 2. Relevant Specialist CPD qualification (diploma, advanced therapy training etc).
• 3. Advanced specialist qualification in neuropsychology or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Advanced specialist qualification in neuropsychology

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• 1. Minimum of 6 years post qualification experience
• 2. Experience in delivering and interpreting neuropsychological tests AND Specialist knowledge of psychometrics applied to an older adult psychiatric context.
• 3. Specialist clinical knowledge and skills: (i) Extensive knowledge of specialist assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions with client group (ii)Expert analysis and differential formulation of highly complex case information. (iii) Expert knowledge of one NICE recommended intervention
• 4.Supervision experience: with Trainee Clinical Psychologists and with other professions.
• 5. Experience of Lecturing/Teaching/Training Psychologists and other professions
• 6.R&D and Clinical audit work relevant to role

Desirable

• 1.Service development/project work.
• 2. Ability to use computer spreadsheets for data analysis & software to perform specialist/ advanced data analysis of clinical data.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• 1. Effective team player, with excellent communication skills. Advanced skills at engaging with/communicating sensitively to clients who exhibit severe problems of interpersonal relating.
• 2.Well organised with good administration skills.
• 3.Empathy/engagement skills with the client group AND Ability to cope with the stress of working with a difficult, potentially hostile, emotionally and behaviourally disturbed client group.
• 4.Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload AND ability to work independently
• 5. Self awareness and emotional resilience; skills in personal supervision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including:

Medical Staff.Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient).Services Users and Carers.Health and Social Care teams.Third sector/voluntary agencies.Community groups and local authority provision.Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.

Answering the main phones for the ward and dealing with enquiries.

Taking accurate messages and passing them on in a timely manner.

Uploading and recording information on RiO (Patient Electronic File).

Taking minutes of various meetings.

Inputting information on to Health Roster.

Ordering supplies, including non-stock orders.

And any other general administrative task.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Essential

Essential

• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, Internet

Essential

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Essential

Essential

• Demonstrates clear understanding of principles of confidentiality

Essential

Essential

• Experience of organising and maintaining a busy office

Essential

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS and managing patient information

Desirable

Desirable

• Shows understanding of mental health

Desirable

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bluebell Unit, Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Clinical/Counselling psychologists within the base service. Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.To work at level of autonomy appropriate to a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. Goals to be agreed and reviewed in clinical/management supervision.To maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.

Please see the Job Description, Personal Specification, and Key Local Information attached.

Person Specification

Essential Qualfications and Experience

Essential

• Psychology degree 2:1 and Eligibility for BPS accreditation
• Experience of working within Mental Health services , either paid or voluntary.
• Experience of carrying out research, audits or service evaluations

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy

Skills & experience

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Word processing and other IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or care role.
• Experience of working with diversity.
• Audit or research experience.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

South Glos MINT Team

Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street

Bristol

BS15 9TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

• To provide a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic service including consultancy, training and casework to a specified Family Help/Social Care Team, including one to one casework supervision, advice and support.
• To undertake highly specialist assessments, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role).
• To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
• To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.
• To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the area and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of those teams.
• To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.
• To be involved in the development and delivery of training within the Trust.
• To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.
• To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
• To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the Family help team Manager and AWP CPI Supervisor, as appropriate to the needs of the service.
• To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.

MANAGEMENT

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

PROFESSIONAL

• To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995), or the equivalent for the professional body you are registered with To be HCPC registered, or registered with other equivalent regulatory body.
• To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology and Bristol City Council policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager.
• To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate.
• To maintain and develop high standards of psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other psychological therapists.
• To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
• To participate in clinical supervision.

SERVICE GOVERNANCE

• To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in Bristol City Council to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback.
• To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
• To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.
• To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

• To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees, or other trainees from regional training courses and elsewhere as appropriate.
• To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in the Service Co-ordinator Team. This is to include support with client engagement, joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by Service Co-ordinators.
• To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision.
• To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychological therapists in the area.
• To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area.
• To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.
• To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service.
• Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective adult mental health leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction.
• Develop a culture and environment in which members of staff are encouraged and supported to deliver high- quality services and are supported to innovate and improve services where appropriate.
• Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely.
• Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
• Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate Level training in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology or equivalent professional qualification for other professions.
• Registered with the HCPC or other equivalent regulatory body.
• Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention

Desirable

• Supervision Training

Expereince and Knowledge

Essential

• Care Co-ordination or equivalent role.
• Training others in MH services topics.
• Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
• Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group.
• Experience of risk assessment and management.
• Experience of working with a diverse population and the ability to consider issues of diversity, accessibility and equality of access to services.

Desirable

• Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.
• Experience of working with families, and particular mental health issues for this service user group.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively and successfully in a multi-disciplinary team environment across sectors and agencies
• Well organised with good administration skills
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Symes House

Peterson Square

Hartcliffe, Bristol

BS13 0BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive administration and secretarial support to the multidisciplinary teams or departments and the system-wide multi-disciplinary team.

There will be an expectation for the post holder to be highly motivated, flexible and multi-skilled with excellent proactive organisational skills to support the Team in its work.

The post holder will be able to work to high standards and will be required to take personal details from people and upload onto the electronic patient record system (Rio).

They will possess excellent working knowledge of Rio and all Microsoft Office systems including Word and Excel.

The post holder will need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes.

They will need to be able to work proactively and effectively within a team and share work streams where appropriate.

Their work is managed rather than supervised and they are accountable for their own actions.

Their manager is available for reference but generally, they will manage their own workload and time management.

There may be a requirement to provide supervision to support administrators or apprentice posts.

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organization and external, including:

Medical Staff Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient) Services Users and Carers Health and Social Care teams Third sector/voluntary agencies Community groups and local authority provision Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc. Providing Secretarial support to named Medical Staff/management team.

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

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

Provide and receive routine and complicated information, including dealing with enquiries from external stakeholders and the public. The provision of and updating of patient notes, collation of information for transfer of care etc. This may include sensitive information.

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

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

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

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

Escalating issues to the Lead Clinical Services Administrator as appropriate.

Arrange meetings and appointments for members of the team, negotiating diary conflicts and competing priorities as appropriate. Including the scheduling ofConsultant Clinic AppointmentsTribunalsRoom BookingsOther bookings as required

Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RiO system.

The post holder will order stationery and other necessary items for the team via the procurement system. May be responsible for petty cash float/handling.

Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.

Produce confidential correspondence and reports on a frequent basis.Maintain efficient and effective electronic filing system/, Internet, Intranet, patient records to access and extract information as needed.Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.

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

Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.

Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met.

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

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

Other tasks which are commensurate with the broad purpose and banding of the post.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Previous experience and proficiency in IT skills (including Word, Excel and MS office packages)
• NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of working as part of a Team
• Experience of taking minutes of meetings

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting as an Administrator
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the principles of confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Woodside, Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safeguarding

To provide specialist professional advice on managing adult safeguarding cases, and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working to safeguard adults

To work within a designated locality

To provide specialist professional advice on managing MAPPA and Prevent cases and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working in MAPPA and Prevent

To provide professional advice on managing safeguarding children and domestic abuse cases

To provide professional advice on initial management of cases involving allegations against AWP staff, volunteers or services, and ensure that any such allegations are reported to the Trust Allegations Officer

To attend and report to the Trust governance groups/committees in an advisory capacity

To be an active member of the local and regional safeguarding networks and working groups

To cover duty where required.

To work with the clinical audit department to ensure effective rollout of trust audit programmesin the area(s) of responsibility and assure follow through on recommended actions

To participate in the development and implementation of appropriate policy and performance frameworks, to support staff to recognise, understand and meet their duties of care in relation to relevant legislation, in areas of responsibility

To participate in the development of, and the delivery of specialist safeguarding training and practice development

To participate in the development and implementation of Trust work plans, to assist the trust in meeting statutory, regulatory, and performance standards

To be responsible for the development of specific Trust policies, procedures and guidance for safeguarding, as directed

To facilitate effective working arrangements with service users and carers, both directly and through PALS, in relation to safeguarding

To provide cover for other Senior Practitioners- Safeguarding, as required.

Leadership

To be responsible for the management and reporting of specific projects as directed

Contribute to the professional development of other staff in this specific area of professional practice as required

To deputise, and provide cover, for the Trust Deputy/Head of Safeguarding, both on an identified standing basis, and on an ad hoc one, as required

Performance Management

Responsible for undertaking audit, benchmarking in conjunction with Governance colleagues to ensure learning outcomes are reflected and implemented

To support the effective performance and functioning of safeguarding in practice, learning from experience, and management oversight by operational services

Communication

Ensure advice is available to the full range of specialties within the organisation on the day today management of safeguarding

To liaise with the Trust named doctor and Lead named professional/nurse, as appropriate

Work across external organisations and within AWP (which includes a good deal of cross-site travel) using various methods of communication (e.g. face-to-face, electronic media) to raise the profile and reputation of the services offered, and to build and sustain the confidence of our local population in our current and future service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or other appropriate professional registration, with substantial clinical experience, and management experience in a specialist safeguarding role

Experience

Essential

• Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant practice/standards/audit in relation to Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge and experience of the legislative framework and practice of safeguarding and public protection including information sharing and governance, consent and confidentiality
• Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced level

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to Safeguarding- Vulnerable people especially adults and a working knowledge of guidance relating to Safeguarding Children and young people at risk

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the management and delivery of the Trust's Estates services, ensuring that estate infrastructure, maintenance activities and capital projects are delivered in compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, Trust policies and organisational objectives. They will work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to maintain safe, effective and sustainable environments for patients, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include overseeing contractor performance and ensuring all works are delivered to the required standards, codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda and legislative requirements. The post holder will act as a Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person or Informed Client for designated estates compliance areas, such as water, ventilation, electrical systems, asbestos, gas installations, pressure systems or other specialist engineering services, ensuring the Trust remains legally compliant.

The role supports the development and implementation of estates initiatives, maintenance programmes and capital projects, including the preparation of specifications, obtaining quotations and monitoring project delivery. The post holder will also maintain estates information systems, analyse performance data, coordinate statutory returns and compliance reporting, and contribute to the monitoring of key estates performance indicators.

In addition, the post holder will support the Trust's sustainability and energy management objectives, undertake estate compliance assessments and audits, manage procurement of estates-related goods and services, and participate in on-call arrangements as required. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential, requiring effective communication and collaboration with Trust staff, service managers, contractors and external partners to ensure estates services meet operational needs and deliver value for money.

The post holder will promote a positive team culture, maintain high standards of personal conduct and professional performance, and undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope and responsibility of the role.

The postholder must have a UK driving licence and their own car.

Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Transportation

Essential

• Must have a full UK driving licence and their own car

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general education / Educated to degree level or HNC/HND plus additional education to degree level in a relevant estates qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Incorporated Membership of relevant professional body such as CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, or IHEEM
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development, gained through either specialist course(s), or specific development experience.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent to act as Responsible Person in one or more Estates Maintenance areas
• Significant relevant experience of building or engineering services siteworks or maintenance
• Experience of documentation and protocols necessary in delivering either: Projects of complex nature and/or: Contract management of complex contracts
• Knowledge of Estates health & safety, technical compliance, and risk management
• Knowledge of procurement methods including purchase orders and construction contracts
• Specialist professional knowledge of several estates-related disciplines and functions, with the skills to transfer knowledge to new or less familiar areas of work.
• Experience in a supervisory role in an Estates or surveying role within a complex organisation

Desirable

• Understanding of priorities for health care provision
• Familiar with: UK H&S legislation, Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda, Construction and Maintenance contracts oEstates policies oSupervision of Estates maintenance activities or contracts, and/or Estates project works or contracts
• Experience of working with operational teams to deliver service modernisation improvements
• Experience in working in mental health service user environments
• Experience of managing others, both under direct line management and also those not under direct line management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills for development of positive working relationships with personnel outside the direct control of the individual - staff, service users and carers.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, at one-to-one level and meetings

Desirable

• CAD skills for building plans. Use of estate databases
• Training skills - sharing knowledge, good negotiating skills
• Good facilitation 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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

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

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

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

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

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

Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

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

Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on the defined caseloads.

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

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

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

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

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

Communication

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

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

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

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

Analysis and Judgement

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planning and Organisational Skills

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

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

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

Responsible for ensuring that staff are supported in accessing Clinical Supervision

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

Responsibility for Patient Care

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

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

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

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

End of Life Care - Syringe Drivers and symptom control

Intravenous Therapy

Management of Plural Drains

Wound Care Including complex e.g. Vacuum assisted therapy

Leg Ulcers Including compressions therapy

Continence Management Catheters, Bowel Management

Patient education and training of self-management techniques

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

Social prescribing

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

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

Acts as patients advocate where appropriate.

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

Utilise health needs assessment for the local population.

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

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

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

Policy and Service Development

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibility for Human Resources

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

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

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

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

Responsible for Performance Development Reviews for staff within the team.

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

Supporting and promoting team and self-wellbeing

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Promote and participate in clinical supervision

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

Responsibility for Research & Development

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

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

Keep abreast of current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Critique and use research to inform practice

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

General

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience in managing complaints
• Experience in service improvement

Skills

Essential

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

PBT3 Nuneaton Central

Manor Court Avenue

Nuneaton

CV11 5HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To type all correspondence relating to outpatients and inpatients, as well as typing departmental correspondence.

To request patients new and follow up appointments as required using Lorenzo system and liaising with appropriate consultants and departments.

To receive enquiries from patients and staff, resolving enquiries and forwarding more complex issues to the most appropriate member of the team.

To update and maintain the 18 week RTT Status, ensure accurate record keeping at all times. To complete ITT forms as required according to the Standard Operating Procedure.

To provide cross cover for secretarial team during annual leave and sickness.

To co-operate in the introduction of new procedures, policies or technology, including any technology associated with the Patient Administration System, and assisting managers in its implementation.

To set up and maintain filing systems ensuring all documents are accurately and are appropriately archived.

To obtain investigation results and exercise judgement to ensure that medical attention is urgently drawn to histology and urgent telephoned results and all results are filed in the patients records.

To take responsibility for patients notes in the office. To implement secretarial and administrative policies to track medical records and referral letters using Lorenzo.

To take responsibility of patient electronic records and ensure data is relevant, up to date and accurate, logging data where necessary.

To open and distribute post, prioritising any urgent post and ensuring relevant documentation is attached in addition to acting promptly and appropriately to all e-mail correspondence.

To action all routine leave requests for the medical staff promptly in accordance with Trust Policy including completing the electronic session cancellation form and forwarding to the appropriate person within the given timescale.

To maintain clinicians diaries, ensure meetings are arranged and undertake minutes for meetings as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate good basic education
• English language pass GCSE
• RSA III or equivalent speed and accuracy

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Working knowledge of PAS

Skills

Essential

• Articulate - excellent communications skills
• Friendly and professional telephone manner to support the above
• Good audio/copy typing skills
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Demonstrates potential to be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of Excel and Powerpoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to respond effectively to working alone or in a team
• Conscientious and hard working
• Ability to deal with distressing situations patients/relatives
• Ability to use initiative
• Honest and reliable
• To be able to adapt to change
• Flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medical Secretariat Team 1

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area in accordance with Trust policy.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional.

Clean and check beds, bed spaces and lockers following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the housekeeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in the Trust Appraisal process.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare or people centred environment.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work to agreed level of competency.
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurately and legibly

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes pre-employment checks.
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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