Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the management of clinics and waiting lists, within Community Paediatrics. Inclusion Services (Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy), Health Visiting & EHC
2. Prepare and track clinical records for all patients booked within the CBS, ensuring that appropriate records such as referral letters are filed/stored appropriately in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Therefore ensuring that the records are available to clinicians prior to the patients appointment
3. Responsible for the management and booking of appointments on the Patient Administration System (RiO) system as well as the Choose & Book system
4. Responsible for calling the parents/carers of children who have not attended their appointments in order to ascertain the reason why and rebook a new appointment within the appropriate targeted timescales
5. Responsible for carrying out any clinic changes/cancellations on the RIO system in accordance with the CBS Standard Operating Procedures (SoP).

Appointment/Pre-Clinic Activity

1. Booking appointments within the appropriate clinic rules and within appropriate timescales in accordance with the CBS SoP, this will include both making calls to parent/carers as well as receiving calls
2. Supporting the directorate on national targets e.g. 18 week Referral to Treatment (RTT), as well as Choose and Book (CaB
3. Ensure Patients are offered a choice of appointment in line with national guidance, wherever possible (see point 2 above). Establishing if parental carers require interpreting services and liaising with Medical Secretaries to make appropriate arrangements.
4. Liaising closely with and responding to the queries from all stakeholders both internally and externally relating to appointments and activity. This will include clinics utilisation, reasons for non attendance and rescheduling clinics as required.
5. Ensuring all referral letters are date-stamped and registered on the patient administration system RIO, within 24 hours of receipt within the CBS to ensure triage is arranged within the clinic rules. .
6. Responsible for collecting missing demographic details from referrals and contacting the referring practitioners or patients directly to ensure completion of the referral documentation. .
7. Ensure that all clinic slots are fully utilised to avoid wasted capacity, where clinics are underutilised inform the Operational Team Leader or Central Booking Service & Activity Manager for appropriate action
8. Ensure that patients who have either i) requested changes to their appointment or ii) have had their appointment changed by the clinicians, are offered appropriate revised appointment dates over the telephone in accordance with 18-week rules
9. Ensure all appointments made and/or changes made to existing appointments are confirmed by letter and recorded on the Patient Administration System (RiO)
10. Ensure all short-notice rescheduling of appointments are completed on RIO and followed up with a telephone confirmation with the parent/carer.

Post-Clinic Activity

1. Ensure accurate data inputting of the Community Paediatricians clinical activity onto the RIO system in line with the CBS SoP and Trust Targets (no later than day 7 of the end of the working month)
2. Liaise with Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Health Visiting Teams and Local Authority regarding any queries with data quality to ensure accurate data is recorde
3. Ensure all activity forms are filed appropriately and within a timely manner and are available for audit purposes
4. Provide general non clinical information to patients and staff, while maintaining patients confidentiality

General duties

1. Responsible for the supervision of the workload and training staff in the Booking Service. This includes covering the work of junior staff when they are on leave
2. Taking part in the rotational tasks within the CBS, which includes ensuring all telephone lines are appropriately covered by staff on a daily basis
3. Ensure all standard operating procedures and codes of conduct are clearly adhered to and updated appropriately in line with guidance from the Central Booking Service &Activity Manager/Operational Team Leader
4. To be involved in, and to undertake, audits and validation/actioning of reports as appropriate, also reviewing work carried out by junior staff
5. Ensure that high levels of confidentiality, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott Principles, are adhered to at all times
6. Partaking in an annual appraisal and agreeing a personal development plan which will include; attending all mandatory training and participating in meetings as appropriate
7. To take part in any pilots/trials of new technology in relation to clinic activity collectio
8. Receiving complex and/or sensitive information regarding patients including Child Protection referrals
9. Make up Patient Notes for all new patients and ensure their dispatch to the appropriate clinic
10. Maintaining up to date filing, ensure archiving of all patients correspondence in line with Trust record keeping policy
11. The post holder will be responsible for updating RIO following notifications of death by GPs and/or relatives
12. Undertaking other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the Central Booking Service Team Leaders and Management
13. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.
14. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases
15. Post holder will ensure to follow the escalation policy (part of the SoP) to ensure that any issues with clinic times, waits, data inputting are raised with the CBS Team Leader and Management at all times.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• 5 GCSE passes or equivalent to, including English at C or above or relevant administrative qualifications
• RIO experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous Admin experience
• Experience of working with the General Public

Special Aptitude/Activities

Essential

• Competent in communication and organisation

Motivation and Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative

Other relevant Factors

Essential

• Enthusiastic, Pleasant manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Gee House - Central Booking Service

Holborn Hill

Birmingham

B7 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description & person specification document for a detailed description of the duties, responsibilities and key relationships of the role.

Highlights include:

• adhering to HCPC standards of proficiency, continuing professional development, conduct, performance and ethics
• undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients' clinical needs in a holistic manner using specialised knowledge and a broad range of nutritional assessment skills, measurement and techniques
• negotiating and agreeing nutritional goals with patients/carers using advanced communication skills, including identifying barriers to change and helping patients/carers to manage them
• liaising with a range of patients, carers, health professionals and suppliers to ensure the provision of effective nutrition support
• managing risk within own clinical caseload and escalating where appropriate
• MDT working with teams inside and outside the Trust
• contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement in the service including audit, research, clinical outcome measures, EPR improvement, and the development and review of local clinical pathways and policies
• achieving basic competencies in knowledge and care of enteral feeding tubes
• professional development opportunities such as the PENG Clinical Update course, and further shadowing and/or study relating to a range of clinical areas such as neurodegenerative conditions, COPD, dementia, dysphagia, enteral feeding and more, in order to develop and consolidate the skills to work with complex patients
• supervision, teaching, co-ordination and assessment of students and junior staff
• producing practical advice and resources by interpreting, translating and critically evaluating evidence and making this relevant to the intended audience

Key things our team members tell us they appreciate about working in the community nutrition support team are the greater opportunities for flexible working and maintaining work-life balance (our patients also benefit from our increased flexibility and responsiveness), and the hard-working, kind and supportive ethos of the team. Team members have diverse backgrounds and experience in clinical areas such as oncology, neurorehabilitation, paediatrics and diabetes, and we love to share our knowledge to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

In terms of the wider department, Birmingham Community Nutrition provides a comprehensive community citywide service and employs over 70 staff. We also support the training of dietetic students from two higher education institutions (A, B & C placements). We actively participate in clinical audit and service development.

Benefits of working for Birmingham Community Nutrition include free parking, excellent access to IT equipment to work flexibly, up to date office facilities and comprehensive admin support dedicated to the service.

The department has a structured approach to Clinical Governance and your personal development via preceptorship, annual appraisals, clinical supervision and training opportunities. Career development, flexible working and staff support are given high priority in the Trust, whose goal is to be a truly inclusive organisation and a great place to work

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• Dietitian registered with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Experience

Essential

• Substantive experience of post registration clinical dietetics
• Evidence of developing, implementing and evaluating projects
• Evidence of interest in nutrition support and home enteral feeding
• Evidence of multi disciplinary working
• Evidence of delivering training sessions

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and assessing students
• Experience of supervising staff

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to generate written communication that is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
• Ability to work within a multicultural setting, including ability to teach groups and individuals from different backgrounds
• Ability to apply nutritional knowledge in a variety of settings
• Ability to plan and manage own time
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based clinical trends and practices

Desirable

• A demonstrable understanding of dietetics within a community setting
• An ability to use information technology to maximise personal effectiveness, or a willingness to develop these skills
• An ability to demonstrate individual and team responsibility in respect of health and safety

Personal qualities

Essential

• An ability to be very flexible in a changing environment
• An ability to work independently
• An ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working
• An ability to develop and maintain links with outside agencies
• An ability to learn and apply knowledge appropriately
• An ability to use tact and diplomacy where necessary

Desirable

• Demonstrates innovative ideas

Other job requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to different venues within the city, transporting equipment such as scales

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Gee Business Centre

Holborn Hill

Birmingham

B7 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make a Difference When It Matters MostAre you a compassionate, experienced children's nurse with a passion for delivering high quality clinical care, palliative and end of life care? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can influence service delivery, support colleagues and help children and families receive care in the place they call home?We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Coordinator to join our Children's Palliative Care and Rapid Response Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating a dedicated multidisciplinary team that supports children and young people with life limiting, life threatening and complex health needs across Birmingham.Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will provide expert clinical leadership, coordinate service delivery and help shape the future of children's palliative and rapid response care.About the RoleAs Clinical Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for the day to day operational coordination of the service, ensuring children and families receive responsive, safe and effective care when they need it most. You will support the allocation of staff and resources, provide expert clinical advice and leadership, and work collaboratively with acute, community and hospice partners to deliver seamless care.This is a rewarding opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership and service development, helping children and young people remain safely at home, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting families through some of the most challenging times in their lives.Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and supportive specialist service where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day. You will be part of a team committed to innovation, compassionate care and continuous improvement, with access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.If you are an experienced children's nurse looking for your next challenge and want to help shape and deliver outstanding palliative and rapid response care, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RSCN or Registered Nurse Child Branch
• Evidence of recent Post Basic Training
• Community Children's Nursing qualification degree level or willingness to undertake
• ENB 998 (Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice) or equivalent
• Independent supplementary Nurse Prescriber or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Clinical assessment course/ Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with children with life limiting/threatening illnesses and End of Life
• Significant experience working as a RSCH/RN Child Branch

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage the team on a day to day basis
• Demonstrate knowledge relating to child protection issues and procedures
• Evidence of assessment skills and use of the nursing process and nurse models
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Care
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes effecting the NHS and Social Services particularly those affecting Primary Care
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up-to-date clinical trends and practices including evidence based ones particularly concerning Children's Community Nursing
• Ability to teach relatives, patients, clients and staff across all areas of self care and appropriate nursing practice
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working

Desirable

• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and able to participate in a changing NHS Environment.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge appropriately

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Access to independent means of transport
• Flexible approach to working hours, times and days of week

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Health Centre

34 Lansdowne Street

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

1. Work in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Practice and Scope of Professional Practice. Professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all activities.
2. Work within the community (e.g. within clients own home) as a lone practitioner managing situations of risk with telephone support. Seek support and advice with cases from more experienced colleagues when faced with matters outside sphere of responsibility, knowledge or skills.
3. To provide a calm and supportive approach to the management and delivery of sensitive and complex information, providing both practical and emotional support, utilising flexibility and empathy in difficult situations.
4. Use effective communication techniques communicate to the multidisciplinary team to ensure the child and family referred to Childrens Rapid Response receive the best possible care.
5. Undertake risk assessments prior to service delivery within the home setting to ensure staff safety.
6. Work in partnership with children, families and carers to provide optimum individual outcome acknowledging children and familys personal preferences, spiritual and religious beliefs.
7. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using sound knowledge and evidence based practice. Plans should be in response to sound clinical reasoning and include expected signs of deterioration.
8. To provide timely, effective symptom management, resulting from a comprehensive history taking utilising independent non medical prescribing, GPs or hospital team, completing the symptom flow charts to monitor the childs changing condition/deterioration.
9. Provide and promote strategies/detailed plans of care to parents and carers empowering care that will prevent inappropriate admissions and reduce length of hospital stay.
10. Ensure assessment, planning and delivery of holistic care is of the highest standard utilising an agreed nursing model.
11. Liaise and work in collaboration with acute services, primary healthcare team and other agencies when planning and implementing programmes of care facilitating early discharge and preventing admissions.
12. Advise the Team Leader, Clinical Lead or Service Manager of any circumstances which give cause for concern in relation to patient care and/or any concerns raised by the primary healthcare team or partner agencies.
13. Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records adhering to BCHC record keeping policies.
14. Provide a flexible service to accommodate the changing needs of children and families.

Management

1. In the absence of the Team Leader/Clinical Lead provide leadership to ensure the effective service delivery.
2. Responsible for accepting referrals and discharging patients from own caseload.
3. Responsible for reassessing children, ensuring regular formal review of the caseload in conjunction with the Team Leader, ensuring these are documented and evidenced as per record keeping guidelines.
4. Ensure standards are maintained with both clinical quality and governance being central to the function and delivery of the service.
5. Accountable for advice and guidance to patients, families, carers and other team members.
6. Act as an effective role model for other team members, students and professionals.
7. Participate in research and audit relevant to the service in conjunction with the Team Leader/ Clinical Lead.
8. Appropriately manage the service resources e.g. equipment, staffing, supplies in conjunction with the Team Leader/Service Manager.
9. Develop policies, procedures and guidelines in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team.
10. Ensuring staff maintain organisational standards in relation to record keeping.
11. Undertake risk assessment for own clinical caseload, action planning effectively in response to risk assessment. Ensure effective communication to line manager relating any circumstances which give rise for concern.
12. Manage informal complaints from service users raising any recurrent themes or concerns with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager and assist with formal investigations as requested.
13. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
14. Work positively with colleagues to maintain effective working relationships.
15. Accurately record and maintain client records daily using electronic and paper systems e.g RiO.

Education and Development

1. To maintain and update knowledge and skills in relation to the post.
2. To identify and undertake specific training to maintain skills in line with NMC Scope of Practice and development needs of the service.
3. Participate in the teaching of students and other staff within the clinical and university environment.
4. Participate in the teaching and mentorship of staff as required, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to fulfil their roles.
5. Maintain own professional development in line with post-registration ongoing education and practice, Revalidation.
6. Act as a link Nurse and take clinical lead in areas of expertise. Attend courses and meetings as required to fulfil the link role as delegated by the Team Leader.
7. Participate in reflective practice/clinical supervision, critical incident analysis and debriefings.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

1. Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate.
2. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team/s have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans in line with the Knowledge and Skills Outline Framework.
3. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objectives are included in PDRs.
4. Develop a culture that ensures that the standards of Improving Working Lives and Investors in People are achieved and maintained for all staff and that staffs perception about their working lives are measured and improvements made.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch
• ENB 998 (Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice) or equivalent
• Community Children's Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake
• Clinical assessment course equivalent or willingness to complete
• Independent supplementary prescriber or equivalent or willingness to complete

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs/life limiting/ threatening illnesses and end of life
• Significant experience of working as a Children's Nurse either RSCN/RN Child

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge relating to child protection issues and procedures
• Evidence of assessment skills and use of nursing process and nurse models
• Demonstrate sound use and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional care
• Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting NHS and Social Services particularly those affecting primary care
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of current clinical trends and practices inclusive of evidence based practice in relation to Children's Community Nursing
• Ability to teach relatives, patients, clients and staff across all areas of self care and appropriate nursing practice
• Demonstrate individual responsibility in respect to health and safety
• Ability to demonstrate written skills that are concise, accurate, relevant and legible
• Awareness of diversity of the needs of families in relation to culture and religion
• Provide evidence of time and resource management
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of family needs and expectations and a willingness to fulfil them
• Ability to problem solve acquiring and utilising information from diverse sources to identify problems, solutions evaluating and recommending and implementing actions where appropriate
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise and evaluate care ensuring effective use of resource in relation to resource and time management

Desirable

• Ability to manage team on a day to day basis in the absence of the Team Leader
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard setting and audit processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Road Health Centre

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Honours Degree in Prosthetics or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Member of British Association of Prosthetist and Orthotists (BAPO)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical experience providing a broad range of experience in prosthetic service provision
• Extensive experience of working both as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
• Significant experience in measuring, fitting, assessing and evaluating the function of a broad range of bespoke and stock prostheses
• Significant experience of problem solving related to prosthetic product
• Significant experience and ability of assembling, adjusting and fine tuning prosthetic products utilising appropriate tools and instruments to ensure safe and optimal fit and function
• Significant experience in Mentorship for undergraduates and other learners and to provide training, mentorship and support to placement students, graduates and less experienced members of the team.
• To identify and undertake clinical audits and/or research projects, in conjunction with the Prosthetic Clinical Lead and the Clinical Team.

Desirable

• Paediatric Experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of assessment skills with particular reference to patients with highly complex disability
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement of appropriate best value prostheses/ consumables/ custom prosthetic supply using accurate prescriptions
• Significant knowledge of clinical and technical information of available prostheses
• Significant knowledge of up-to-date evidence base in specialist area
• Excellent communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carer
• Knowledge and experience of Digital scanning Technologies
• Basic workshop and machine skills for Manufacturing and adjusting prostheses
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety
• Motivation, negotiation, and reassurance and require expert verbal and non-verbal communication skills. (Use of simple and complex communication technology may be used by patients and interpreters on occasions)
• Ability to manually handle patients and / or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessment / treatments
• Understands risk assessment and applies it to all areas of practice advising others as necessary Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment
• Communication skills for conveying sensitive and highly complex information to patients, carers, colleagues and other agencies including children and patients with learning difficulties, mental illness or distress

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly self-motivated
• Can prioritise own workload / caseload and has insight into own coping strategies in stressful situations
• Is able to reflect on own clinical practice and initiate appropriate changes
• Can deal with conflict and use negotiation to manage patient expectations any changes within a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Listening and counselling skills
• Formal involvement with multidisciplinary team
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate, legal clinical records this may include digital and handwritten notes
• Supporting the wider team in achieving common goals
• Problem solving skills for rare or unique disability/ deformity or specific rehabilitation goals
• Demonstrable commitment to clinical supervision/CPD

Other

Essential

• Independently mobile to meet the travel requirements of the 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak

Birmingham

B29 6JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse/Registered Learning Disability Nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• A Specialist Public Health or Community Nursing Qualification would be desirable but not essential

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
• Experience of working with children with complex health and social needs.

Desirable

• Post registration community experience.

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to manage caseload/workload and associated resources.
• Ability to delegate work appropriately.
• Evidence of assessment skills and ability to manage a range of care plans.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes effecting the NHS and Social Services particularly those affecting primary care.
• Ability to teach relatives, clients and staff across relevant areas of self-care and appropriate nursing practice.
• Ability to demonstrate written skills that area relevant, accurate and concise.
• Awareness of the needs of ethnic minority clients/carers.
• Ability to work in a supervisory capacity when required.
• Ability to supervise, support and motivate junior staff
• Ability to demonstare sound knowledge and application of up to date clinical trends and practices including evidence based ones relevant to needs of school population
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health & Safety
• Awareness of the needs of ethnic minority clinets/carers
• Ability to demonstrate verbal skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of child protection issues and policies

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes effecting the NHS and Social Care particularly those affecting primary care
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of standard setting and audit processes

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and children/young people.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
• Ability to be flexible when managing change.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
• Ability to be flexible when managing change.
• Ability to travel to work and other locations as required
• Ability to learn & apply knowledge appropriately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

City Wide

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be aware of the importance of providing accurate meals for Patients with special dietary/cultural requirements

Prepare salad, sandwiches and other basic food items for patients, staff and visitors.

Support patient meal services, by loading bulk trolleys or ward level service of meals.

Undertake basic cooking, e.g. cooking buffets and breakfast items under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.

To clean equipment and premises on a daily basis in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules using the appropriate equipment and chemicals. This will include cleaning floors, walls and surfaces.

To undertake deep clean of all catering equipment within the department.

Adhering to Food Hygiene Standards and Trust policy and procedures.

Responsible for deliveries, stock control and cleanliness of stock areas and raise shortfalls immediately to the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.

Responsible for checking, cleaning and refilling vending machines and 24 hour catering stores. Completing all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) documentation and sales controls for audit purposes.

To assist customers who are experiencing problems associated with vending machines and resolve on behalf of the customer.

To answer and resolve telephone queries and respond to requests from departments accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrates role requirements to new starters.

To be responsible for setting up meeting rooms and preparing food for special functions, including the preparation of beverages and buffet items, and then following this clearing of the venue and washing up as required ensuring all items are returned to the restaurant.

To wash up ward level patient equipment when required.

To dispose of all waste food and refuse in a hygienic manner and in accordance with the Trust Waste Management Policy.

To prepare servery area and restaurant prior to service to ensure that all areas and display counters are attractively and properly presented at the start of the service and are replenished throughout the opening times.

To prepare refrigerated commodities.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training

Essential

• GCSEs or good basic education
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Customer Service or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Relevant catering experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene; control of substances; hazard analysis etc
• Manual handling skills
• Cash handling skills
• Basic computer skills
• Communicate information effectively to patients, staff & visitors

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Be able to make decisions in the absence of supervision
• Physically be able to push and pull catering equipment
• Physically able to twist, turn, bend, stretch during duties
• Physically able to work in a hot/cold environment
• Physically able to move medium loads of food
• Ability to communicate verbally with a diverse group of people
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional way

Other job requirements

Essential

• To be flexible to meet the needs of the service by covering all shifts to ensure service continuity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

5 Mill Pool Road

Birmingham

B5 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of delivery of services including, but not limited to, cleaning and waste management activities through compliance auditing against NationalStandards and Trust Policies and Procedures
• Proactively monitor performance, cleanliness standards and waste standards in all relevant areas across inpatient and outpatient premises, communicating as appropriate with local clients, staff, supervisors and management
• Plan, co-ordinate and undertake a programme of monitoring and compliance audits within inpatient and outpatient premises.
• Raise issues of concern with the Waste & Facilities Audit Monitoring Officer and support implementation of appropriate action plans.
• Responsible for ensuring audits are followed by a verification audit where applicable and information is distributed to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Contribute to Performance Management Meetings with Contract Providers and Facilities Managers by producing monthly audit outcome and compliance reports.
• To provide advice and training to staff and managers regarding all audits and the processes and procedures including relevant National Standards and Guidance.
• To input data onto relevant systems accurately ensuring it is regularly reviewed and compile data for ad hoc information requests from Facilities Managers.
• To maintain accurate and efficient records, ensuring all documents/papers are filed correctly and are up to date and available for the organisation or external reviewers upon request.
• Contribute to the management of risk by escalating areas of poor performance as identified by audits to the Waste & Facilities Audit Monitoring Officer and relevant Facilities Manager to ensure delivery of clinical care is not interrupted.
• Contributes to departmental policies and procedures by suggesting changes to practices and procedures as a result of the audit process.
• Prioritise workload to maximise the provision of an effective monitoring and compliant service.
• Manage own workload, deciding where necessary to refer to the Waste & Facilities Audit Monitoring Officer and Facilities Manager.
• Monitor the external condition and cleanliness of buildings including elements such as windows, waste and general maintenance issues on a periodic schedule.
• Respond appropriately to any identified service issues or problems initiating rectification procedures by reporting jobs to the Facilities Helpdesk.
• Be conversant with and have an understanding of relevant national standards, guidance and HTMS and requirements as outlined by Care Quality Commission (CQC) and National Standards ofHealthcare.
• Escalate areas of poor performance as identified by audits to the Waste & Facilities Audit Monitoring Officer and relevant Facilities Manager to ensure delivery of clinical care is not interrupted.
• Support on audits for the wider Facilities Team as and when required.
• Support to promote the Waste and Compliance Team at expeditions/conferences and meetings as and when required.
• Provide support in special projects within the team i.e. new building openings, new audit requirements, initiatives and waste management.
• Be flexible to service needs and provide cover for the team as and when required, this may include weekends and/or on public or bank holidays for specific requirements i.e. outbreaks on wards.
• To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Level 2 food hygiene certificate
• British institute of cleaning science qualification or equivalent /relevant experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Facilities Management or equivalent level of experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Standard of Literacy and Numeracy
• Good keyboard and IT Skills
• Understanding of how facilities services are delivered within a live hospital environment being mindful of patient, staff and visitor safety.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages such as Word, EXCEL and Outlook
• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning and waste management
• Ability to work on own initiative and be able to problem solve

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to understand and deliver to national cleaning specifications and HTM's
• Ability to develop effective working partnerships with staff at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and multi task whilst delivering operational objectives and meeting deadlines.
• Able to deliver training and instruction to staff in best practice and methods of work.
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Thorough attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Other job requirements

Essential

• Must be able to regularly travel across trust sites
• Moderate physical effort for long periods when auditing
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions where the use of PPE is required
• Occasional working in clinical environments with sensitivity to the privacy and dignity of patients

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the implementation and monitoring of facilities related risk management policies and procedures.
• Experience in a healthcare facilities environment
• Experience of carrying out audits

Desirable

• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Heath Hospital, Block H

Rednal Road

Birmingham

B38 8HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.

he post holder will act as a practitioner for Occupational Therapy within the Adults Community Services Division.

The post holder will ensure access to urgent and routine Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention provide and monitor treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral on to alternative services as appropriate. They will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to person needs

A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.

We run an excellent Inspire leadership training programme for all staff with line management responsibility, alongside other opportunities to develop your career.

HCPC/NMC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles.

The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required over 7 days per week in line with service delivery

Informal enquiries speak to:

Jazz - 0121 303 8920

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration.
• Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and CPD.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Multi -Disciplinary team
• Relevant rehabilitation experience for a variety of patients in a community setting
• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Proven Supervisory skills.
• Ability to plan and delegate daily workload
• Ability to demonstrate and share knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical trends and practices within the field of occupational therapy

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisors / Fieldwork education

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the patient group.
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach
• IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge and application of clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice
• Understanding and application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety issues and their relevance in the Community.
• Ability to administer and interpret standardise assessments/outcome measures.
• Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement.
• Awareness of legislation related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge and awareness of current government and initiative drivers.
• Ability to safely handle patients and equipment and to work in a range of positions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ooPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists
• oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Skills

Essential

• oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD
• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc)
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences
• oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• oExperience of teaching, training and supervision
• oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf-motivated
• oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• oAble to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively
• oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

Alcester Road

citywide

B35 7QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ooPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists
• oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Skills

Essential

• oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD
• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc)
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences
• oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• oExperience of teaching, training and supervision
• oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf-motivated
• oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• oAble to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively
• oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake evidence based psychological assessments of children, including psychometric assessment, self-report measures, rating scales, direct structured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, family members and others involved in the childs support.
2. To assist in the formulation and development of childrens and families recommended support plans involving the psychological support and/or management of a childs difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
3. To assist in the coordination and running of pre and post assessment groups.
4. To work with other staff to assess children and review their histories, setting information and current presentation in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and support to the benefit of all children and families in the service, across all settings where support takes place.
6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
7. To communicate complex and sensitive information, including condition related information to children, families and staff within wider systems, as appropriate.
8. To record personally generated clinical observations and collect clinical data.
9. To work with clients with complex and emotive problems and be able to reflect on and contain own emotions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in psychology.
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

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

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to reach scheduled appointments across the city in a timely fashion.
• Ability to travel independently Trustwide

Desirable

• Ability to undertake planned out of hours clinical activities relevant to the provision of psychological care pathways

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of postgraduate work with children with mental health and physical health care needs.
• Relevant experience pertaining to an Assistant Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner.
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of children and families with neurodiverse presentations and mental health problems or other care needs.
• Understanding and experience of working in a multicultural context.
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a support context.
• Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis

Desirable

• High standard of report writing.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated.
• Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Citywide

Birmingham

B35 7QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Creation & management of network and email accounts for all users across the Trust within agreed SLA.

2. Provide telephone support to users to ensure correct level of access and functionality.

3. Record all details of accounts using Helpdesk Call Logging System (Sunrise) ensuring accurate information is recorded and call reference number is communicated with user.

4. Resolve any user account issues escalated from Helpdesk, involving investigation and discussion with users as appropriate. This may require tact or persuasive skills or there may be barriers to understanding.

5. Provide Helpdesk telephone cover as and when required. Liaise with Helpdesk and other technical staff to gain advice and support to resolve issues that are raised outside of the post holders experience and expertise.

6. Book in and out equipment that is dropped off to the IT Department ensuring all systems are updated accurately.

7. Provide support to users who collect laptops from the IT Department ensuring they can log in and access corporate systems.

8. Where a call requires urgent action ensure it is escalated to management.

9. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of office systems and procedures within the DTS Directorate when required (including: filing, mail and diary management; and the management of stationery levels).

10. Assist in recording information to databases/spreadsheets, accurately inputting data as required.

11. Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls in a professional manner. Ensure necessary information is accurately recorded and appropriate action is taken.

12. Assist in the completion of ad-hoc project work as and when required by the Service Desk Manager. Tasks performed should be appropriate to the skills and experience of the administrative role.

To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant Line Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to O Level/GCSE standard with good grades in Maths and English or equivalent
• Evidence of training attendance in relation to Microsoft Office Applications or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Microsoft Office Applications exprience
• IT Experience

Desirable

• NHS Mail Admin portal
• MS Active Directory administration
• Sunrise Call Logging system
• Working for NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Priestley Wharf

3 holt Street

Birmingham

BB7 4BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision Manager

will ensure that the clinical workforce have access to the appropriate development and supervision support in line with regulatory requirements.

The post holder will ensure that all clinical staff have access to a clinical induction, preceptorship programme and clinical supervision.

The post holder will work in partnership with the clinical divisions to develop clinical staff that require additional support to improve and develop their clinical practice.

The post holder will also support with preparation to role work across the service, providing support with career events, interview preparation and application support where appropriate

Line management of the Clinical Development Facilitators and Administrative staff.

Delegated budgetary responsibilities of £25K

Key Relationships

The postholder will need to establish effective working relationships with the following:

Nursing and AHP Education Leads

4. Develo and maintain the Preceptorship policy, ensuring that all newly registered clinicians have access to and complete the programme and are supported in line with the policy.

5. Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based Preceptorship training ensuring that all preceptees and preceptors receive the appropriate training as required.

6. Manage the Clinical Supervision process ensuring that all divisions have the appropriate support required to develop and maintain Clinical Supervision.

7. Undertake regular research activity relevant to educational practice and the clinical environment.

8. Develop and maintain a robust Clinical Supervision database ensuring that it identifies all Clinical Supervision training and activity.

9. Develop and maintain the Clinical Supervision policy, ensuring that all newly registered clinicians have access to the clinical supervision and are supported in line with the policy

All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with their manager and to identify performance standards of the post. As part of the appraisal process every employee is responsible for participating in identifying their own training and development need

Attention is drawn to the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health & safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their actions at work.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race and disability.

Safeguarding

It is the responsibility of all staff to safeguard and protect children and adults at risk at all times and staff must report any concerns as per Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults polices, which are available on the Trusts intranet. Every member of staff must undertake regular mandatory safeguarding training at a level relevant to the role.

The Trust operates a No Smoking policy.

Whilst the postholder will be based at Mosely Hall Hospital this is a Trust wide appointment and travel around the Trust may be required.

Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the National Health Service. The unauthorised use or disclosures of patient or other personal information is regarded as gross misconduct and will be subject to the Trusts Disciplinary Procedure and, in the case of both computerised and paper-based information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Sustainability

The Trust attaches great importance to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is therefore the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trusts resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities

Dignity in Care

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is committed to providing dignity in care for all our patients and service users across the Trust.

All staff, workers, volunteers, students and individuals undertaking work experience/shadowing, irrespective of the role they specifically undertake, are required to adhere to BCHCs vision, values and professional standards. This also involves working with and alongside colleagues and partners, demonstrating a duty of candour (i.e. honesty and straightforwardness), openness and accountability in order to achieve high quality and the best possible care outcomes for our patients, service users and the local community.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Trust is committed to minimising any risks of healthcare associated infection to patients, visitors and staff. All employees must attend Infection Prevention and Control training as required for their post. Employees must be familiar with and comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies available on the Intranet.

This job description will be subject to discussion and reviewed on an annual basis within the appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Registered Clinician
• Educated to degree level
• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent

Other Job requirements

Essential

• Travel within the Trust's geographical location

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of developing clinical staff
• Relevant experience of implementing clinical supervision
• Relevant experience of working with Higher Education Institutions and external partners
• Relevant experience of managing and developing appropriate clinical databases

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Ability to handle sensitive and complex information
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• High level of IT literacy to include Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Ability to work autonomously
• High level of negotiating and influencing skills
• Knowledge of academic curriculum management
• High level of clinical judgement

Personal qualities

Essential

• Confident
• Approachable
• Motivated
• 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Management of Clinical Education and Training provision across the organisation; this includes includes the planning, delivery and evaluation of professional education and training activities, training programmes, continuing professional development, induction and skills training for the clinical workforce.
• Provide specialist knowledge and advice and guidance for assurance and delivery of clinical and training programmes, and oversight of competency reporting.
• Work with the Nursing Education Lead, clinical tutors, speciality leads, external trainers and library services to monitor, evaluate and develop high quality, evidence based clinical education.
• Implement and monitor all relevant legislation and policies and/or procedures as identified by the organisation into the appropriate training and development programmes.
• Ensuring the delivery and appropriate development of quality assured, competency based clinical development programmes and assessment.
• Manage clinical development programmes, ensuring full engagement with all the relevant divisions, identifying the clinical competence that is required to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Ensure data collection and reporting processes are in place for quality assurance and governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Clinician
• Educated to degree level
• Educated to Master degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with broad spectrum of Clinical Divisions and Clinical workforce development
• Relevant experience of clinical education management
• Relevant experience of working with Higher Education Institutions and external partners
• Relevant experience of managing and developing appropriate databases

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to handle sensitive and complex information
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• High level of IT literacy to include Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Ability to work autonomously
• High level of negotiating and influencing skills
• Knowledge of academic curriculum management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is innovative and flexible and expectations are that staff will work shifts to provide a seven day service working between 8 am and 9 pm.

In return we will provide:

• Opportunities of developing and sharing your skills across all Early Intervention.
• Opportunities for involvement in service development.
• Regular supervision, appraisals, and in-service training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience or evidence of completion of in house further opportunities programme
• English and Maths GCSE/Good standard of education

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in delivering direct patient care in a health or social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Awareness of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
• Awareness of responsibilities related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and children

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates awareness of the needs of individuals' minority groups

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Car driver.
• Ability to work Flexible hours eg Weekends / Bank Holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

EICT SOUTH - Kenrick Centre

Kenrick Centre Mill Farm Road

Birmingham

B17 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within one of five Specialty Management Groups providing a comprehensive, efficientand effective administrative service in order to meet the Trusts patient waiting time targets andenhance patient experience.The Specialty Management Groups are often the first contact a patient will have with theDental Services and may be regarded as the shop window. The post holder will be requiredto provide excellent customer service to all patients ensuring that they are polite and courteousat all times.The post holder will carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operationof the dental service. The post holder will be responsible for their own workload and will beexpected to develop and maintain up to date knowledge of all services within their SpecialityManagement Group which will enable them to deal with any service related queries

Person Specification

qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE/CSE level C or equivalent in Mathematics and English or equivalent administrative experience
• RSA 2 or equivalent experience in typing or word processing
• Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent administrative experience.

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience.
• Previous experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working with a wide range of professionals

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Knowledge of information systems i.e. PAS, RiO
• Evidence of extensive use of computer programmes; Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload in a methodical approach to work.
• Outstanding Customer Service Skills
• Ability to suggest and implement new procedures.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Ability to work under pressure.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willing to travel between clinics to cover when required in order to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

Birmingham

B5 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work in partnership with children and young people and their families to deliver planned episodes of care through Continuing Healthcare Funding where it has been agreed the Childrens Palliative Care team will provide this support.

• To provide nursing care and intervention to children and young people inside or outside of the family home including agreed community settings and schools dependent on clinical needsidentifiedand the appropriateness of this delegation.

• Todemonstratecompetence in nominated clinical tasks followingan appropriate programmeof training. This will include seizure management, airway management using suction and oxygen, tracheostomy management, enteral feeding and management of feeding devices, administration of medications via oral, enteral, rectal and inhalation routes, intermittent catheterization including accessing ofMitrofanoffand end of life care.

• To support a child/young person to die in their or their familys place of choice,assistingwith basic nursing care/delegated interventions ensuring dignity, care and compassion is of the highest priority.

• Any intervention will be agreed with parents/nursingteamand a signed clinical competency will be undertaken. Care will be evaluated by the named keyworker assigned to the child/young person on a regular basis. Any concerns aroundeffectiveness of care/intervention/deterioration must be escalated to the named keyworker/team accordingly.

We would encourage anyone considering applying for this post to visit the team prior to application and interview and to discuss the role withRebecca Carless, Team Leader for Childrens Community Nursing, Palliative Care and Rapid Response.

[email protected]

07784 007 462

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Rebecca Carless

Job title

Team Leader for Childrens Community Nursing, Palliative Care and Rapid Response.

Telephone number

0121 245 5775/ 07784 007 462

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• Minimum of NVQ 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, NNEB or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience or an interest in supporting children/young people and their families with a life limiting/life threatening condition throughout their palliative care journey.
• Experience of play/interaction with children/young people with or without disability.

Desirable

• Experience with caring for children/young people with complex healthcare needs.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Significant experience as Nursery nurse, Carer or Family Support Worker in health, social care, short breaks or education setting.

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of managing children with physical and learning disabilities
• Contact and communicate effectively to members of the multidisciplinary team
• To have the ability to be able to communicate effectively with children/young people and their families from diverse backgrounds with different stages of child development/learning ability.
• Able to report back in a factual and concise manner to multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of personal/professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of safe-guarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Good knowledge and understanding of Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Ability to act in accordance to emergency plans and procedures

Personal qualities

Essential

• Motivated, enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude to meet the needs of the children and families we manage and support.
• To be able to demonstrate care and compassion to support through the palliative care journey.
• Motivated and enthusiastic in maximising quality of life through memory making and supporting the child/young person to reach their full potential.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills in order to facilitate good relationships with children, young people, their families and other professionals.
• Good basic level of written and verbal English language and numeracy skills and excellent communication skills.
• Much of the work with children with complex health needs and learning disabilities can be physically demanding and will also involve regular fine motor skill activity therefore a good level of physical health and ability is recommended.
• Ability to remain calm and composed
• Ability to travel to a variety of community settings by specified times - car owner and regular user with clean/ low points driving license.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Health Centre

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europes leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.

We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Care with experience / knowledge of working with children with complex needs.
• Evidence of continued learning and development.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of dealing with members of the public.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and young people.
• Previous clerical experience.

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency's environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Disability.
• Awareness of Safeguarding issues.
• Ability to recognise the importance communication within the Multi-diciplinary team.
• Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working.
• Flexible approach to working with good interpersonal skills
• Able to relate to children and young people.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Willing and able to undertake training appropriate to the role.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to travel to work and other locations as required.

Desirable

• Able to organise own work.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

City-Wide

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the management of clinics and waiting lists, within Community Paediatrics. Inclusion Services (Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy), (Hub)Health Visiting/School Nursing & EHC
2. Prepare and track clinical records for all patients booked within the CBS, ensuring that appropriate records such as referral letters are filed/stored appropriately in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Therefore ensuring that the records are available to clinicians prior to the patients appointments
3. Responsible for the management and booking of appointments on the Patient Administration System (RiO) system as well as the Choose & Book system
4. Responsible for calling the parents/carers of children who have not attended their appointments in order to ascertain the reason why and rebook a new appointment within the appropriate targeted timescales
5. Responsible for carrying out any clinic changes/cancellations on the RIO system in accordance with the CBS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
6. Maintaining Record keeping in Rio & Care Plus for Health Visiting/School Nursing

Appointment/Pre-Clinic Activity

1. Booking appointments within the appropriate clinic rules and within appropriate timescales in accordance with the CBS SoP, this will include both making calls to parent/carers as well as receiving calls
2. Supporting the directorate on national targets e.g. 18 week Referral to Treatment (RTT), as well as Choose and Book (CaB)
3. Ensure Patients are offered a choice of appointment in line with national guidance, wherever possible (see point 2 above). Establishing if parental carers require interpreting services and liaising with Medical Secretaries to make appropriate arrangements.
4. Liaising closely with and responding to the queries from all stakeholders both internally and externally relating to appointments and activity. This will include clinics utilisation, reasons for non attendance and rescheduling clinics as required.
5. Ensuring all referral letters are date-stamped and registered on the patient administration system RIO, within 24 hours of receipt within the CBS to ensure triage is arranged within the clinic rules. .
6. Responsible for collecting missing demographic details from referrals and contacting the referring practitioners or patients directly to ensure completion of the referral documentation. .
7. Ensure that all clinic slots are fully utilised to avoid wasted capacity, where clinics are underutilised inform the Operational Team Leader or Central Booking Service & Activity Manager for appropriate action
8. Ensure that patients who have either i) requested changes to their appointment or ii) have had their appointment changed by the clinicians, are offered appropriate revised appointment dates over the telephone in accordance with 18-week rules
9. Ensure all appointments made and/or changes made to existing appointments are confirmed by letter and recorded on the Patient Administration System (RiO)
10. Ensure all short-notice rescheduling of appointments are completed on RIO and followed up with a telephone confirmation with the parent/carer
11. Maintaining and following the Pathway process of the Hub for Health visiting and School Nursing.

Post-Clinic Activity

1. Ensure accurate data inputting of the Community Paediatricians clinical activity onto the RIO system in line with the CBS SoP and Trust Targets (no later than day 7 of the end of the working month)
2. Liaise with Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Health Visiting/School Nursing Teams and Local Authority regarding any queries with data quality to ensure accurate data is recorded
3. Ensure all activity forms are filed appropriately and within a timely manner and are available for audit purposes
4. Provide general non clinical information to patients and staff, while maintaining patients confidentiality.

General duties

1. Responsible for the supervision of the workload and training staff in the Booking Service. This includes covering the work of junior staff when they are on leave
2. Taking part in the rotational tasks within the CBS, which includes ensuring all telephone lines are appropriately covered by staff on a daily basis
3. Ensure all standard operating procedures and codes of conduct are clearly adhered to and updated appropriately in line with guidance from the Central Booking Service &Activity Manager/Operational Team Leader
4. To be involved in, and to undertake, audits and validation/actioning of reports as appropriate, also reviewing work carried out by junior staff
5. Ensure that high levels of confidentiality, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott Principles, are adhered to at all times
6. Partaking in an annual appraisal and agreeing a personal development plan which will include; attending all mandatory training and participating in meetings as appropriate
7. To take part in any pilots/trials of new technology in relation to clinic activity collection
8. Receiving complex and/or sensitive information regarding patients including Child Protection referrals.
9. Make up Patient Notes for all new patients and ensure their dispatch to the appropriate clinic
10. Maintaining up to date filing, ensure archiving of all patients correspondence in line with Trust record keeping policy
11. The post holder will be responsible for updating RIO following notifications of death by GPs and/or relatives
12. Post holder will ensure to follow the escalation policy (part of the SoP) to ensure that any issues with clinic times, waits, data inputting are raised with the CBS Team Leader and Management at all times.
13. Following the Hub pathway processes for Health Visiting and School nursing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE passes including English at C or above or relevant administrative experience or qualifications
• RIO experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous Admin experience
• Experience of working with the General Public

Skills

Essential

• Competent in using MS Word, Excel, Access

Desirable

• Competent in working with a wide range of professionals

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Gee House

Holborn Hill

Birmingham

B7 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leadership and managing a team

Desirable

• Relevant experience of using Microsoft Programmes

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to be proactive and think dynamically

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To report any changes in the condition and/or circumstances of students to the college nurse.

To assist the college nurse to undertake health promotion activities with individuals or Groups including parents/carers.

Participate in audits as required.

Observes own personal duty of care to equipment and resources.

To take reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in adhering to the Statutory and Unit Safety Regulations.

To comply with the following:

a) Trust Policies and Procedures

b) Health and Safety Regulations and Fire Regulations

Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.

To minimize the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimizing printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimizing travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood standard of GCSE passes including English at C or above
• oNVQ in Care /social care Level 3 or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued learning and development.

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious Experience of working with young people with complex health and learning disability.

Desirable

• oPrevious Experience of dealing with members of the public.
• oPrevious experience of using computers.
• oPrevious clerical experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrate willingness to undertake a range of duties and to learn new tasks including clinical procedures where relevant.
• oDemonstrate an understanding of the implications of carrying out work within another agency's environment.
• oDemonstrate an understanding of Disability.
• oAbility to recognise the importance of feedback to qualified nurses.
• oDemonstrate understanding of confidentiality and consequences of breaking confidentiality
• oAwareness of Adult Safeguarding issues.

Desirable

• oDemonstrate understanding of the scope of the role.
• oAble to generate written communication.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
• oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• oAbility to demonstrate a commitment to team working and interagency working.
• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oAble to relate to disabled young people.

Desirable

• oFlexible approach to working.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• oAble to organise own work.
• oWilling and able to undertake training appropriate to the role.
• oAbility to travel to work and other locations as required.

Desirable

• oAwareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• oAble to use a computer.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Victoria College

Bell Hill

Birmingham

B31 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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