Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. To develop psychological formulations of presenting problems; emotional, cognitive and behavioural. In particular to use specialist knowledge in relation to offending behaviour, trauma and to develop psychological formulations of the connection between a persons personality psychopathology and the risk they pose to others
2. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family, carers or group
3. To incorporate the results of individual assessments, including neuropsychological assessment, into the formulations and treatment and care plans for the patient(s). To be able to articulate these formulations to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team including non-clinical staff using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills at a level which is accessible to all
4. Within a cognitive interpersonal framework develop plans for the formal psychological individual treatment/formulation and/or management of a service users mental health and behavioural problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings
5. To provide management, co-ordination and delivery in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Treatment Leads, and partnership agencies, on the development of new innovative services within the Fens and wider prison. This will include the application of adjunctive and alternative therapies both within assessment and treatment provisions within the wider Fens services, supporting the psycho-social environment and developing appropriate evaluation methodologies and research protocols
6. To ensure that all members of the clinical and operational team have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding and care of clients of the service, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory
7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users in the OPDP Fens services, across all settings and agencies serving the patient group, including delivery of service user collaboration and/or co-production
8. To take a leading role within the Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings providing direct input to those meetings and communicating information on psychological assessments, formulations and interventions undertaken by other Psychologists/Psychotherapists within the OPDP Fens service
9. To contribute to the wider OPDP services by sharing information with other sites both through Fens progression and continuity of care pathway services for service users entering and leaving high secure services in line with agreed data sharing protocols
10. To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other partnership professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan
11. To undertake actuarial and clinical tools assessments, in addition to highly specialist knowledge and expertise to inform ongoing risk assessment and risk management for individual service users and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment
12. To take a lead in working in partnership with other disciplines to help to establish and maintain Multi-Disciplinary Team working and Care Programme Approach, including. acting as care co-ordinator in all that is required of this role
13. To communicate throughout all service delivery elements in a highly skilled and sensitive manner to others (e.g. service users family, carers), as appropriate, information that may be contentious or highly distressing concerning the formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care in line with agreed data sharing protocols.
14. To produce reports on service users, in a timely manner, that convey the key findings of psychological assessment and formulation and treatment outcome in a way that does justice to the complexity of the problems described, but that are understandable to the recipients of the reports, including clients and referrers
15. To attend and/chair OPDP meetings including but not limited to: MDT meetings, Prisoner Management meeting, programmes and governance meetings. Meetings will include partnership agencies and service user representatives
16. To contribute to HMPPS process of reviews of service users, providing written or verbal reports as appropriate to the specific reviews. Such reviews include those that relate to suicidal behaviour (ACCT reviews), safeguarding, security status and sentence planning
17. To work in partnership with other agencies and to maintain links with statutory and non-statutory and primary care agencies as appropriate
18. To collect and communicate specific information as required by the commissioners responsible for the OPDP services.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in an applied psychology or master's level qualification registration; to include, models of lifespan developmental psychology, psychopathology and clinical psychometrics in addition to two or more distinct therapies.
• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC
• Specialist psychological therapy training focussed on treatment of trauma and/ personality disorders eg, Schema training, EMDR, CAT, CFT.CBT...

Desirable

• Undertaken Post graduate Psychological training relevant to the advertised post (e.g. Personality Disorder training, Risk Assessment training, Training with respect to Interventions for clients with Personality Disorders and/ or those who pose a risk of harm to others.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating clients across a range of forensic/secure setting and/ or community personality disorder service
• Experience of work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Experience of the application of Psychology within different contexts.
• Able to demonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours professional supervision.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Skills to impart psychological knowledge and approaches with non-psychology colleagues, taking an empowering, rather than an instructive stance.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• High level of knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies related to this client group, using specific psychological models such as Schema, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, DBT, MBT, CAT and CBT for Personality Disorders
• Well-developed knowledge and treatment of complex trauma and/or PD as displayed in recent research or conference paper or book chapter.

Desirable

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practised within the field of psychology.
• Good understanding of other professionals' theoretical perspectives of this service user group, in addition to appreciation of their differing experiences of working with these clients.

Other

Essential

• Interpersonally calm and able to defuse difficult, volatile situations.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fens Service, HMP Whitemoor

Longhill Road

March, Cambridgeshire

PE15 0PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To offer an urgent Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment for those referred and assessed as requiring the services of the Team.
• Identify the appropriate intervention or management required or if necessary, recommend the most suitable referral agency.
• Provide assessment reports/letters containing the necessary information of a high standard and monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of an equal standard.
• To contribute to achieving the Teams objectives, monitoring and evaluating workloads through effective clinical leadership.
• Provide urgent assessment/intervention for AMH service users out of their teams core hours of service.
• The post will include flexible working patterns over a 37.5 working hours per week to incorporate cover for 24 hours, 7-day service, including on call if required to meet the needs of the service users & carers.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording on CPFT Information Systems, i.e. Systm One.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Work

Desirable

• Post qualification specialist mental health training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience in leadership role
• Experience of developing and providing teaching programmes
• Experience of managing and training staff

Desirable

• Qualification in leadership
• Ability to deliver mental health awareness and varied concise information

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Clear evidence of effective & safe decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to contribute to service development and ability to manage change
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to develop and lead new initiatives within the clinical care environment

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Understanding of therapeutic skills for clinicians required to support patients in an acute phase of illness
• Clear understanding of CRHTT practice and treatment objectives.
• Commitment to and understanding of IT.
• Knowledge of SOVA and Safeguarding policies

Desirable

• Mental Health Act Training
• Any additional training relevant to CRHTT intervention

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to cover shifts over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week
• Ability to travel across a large geographical patch

Other

Essential

• Committed to the empowerment of service users and carers promoting their involvement in service delivery
• Provide and promote non-discriminatory care

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Cavell Centre

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To provide a direct service using psychological intervention and assessment tools, under supervision of the Clinical Psychologist.
• To support the Clinical Psychologists in preparation of team formulation sessions, i.e. completing file reviews and dissemination of formulation.
• To facilitate group work, including psychoeducation, CBT. DBT and ACT informed sessions. This may include co-facilitating groups alongside other members of the MDT.
• To facilitate individual psychological work, under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist.
• Where indicated to carry out Brief Psychological Interventions, including Anxiety Management, Behavioural Activation and Distress Tolerance.
• To support completion of Cognitive Screening assessments and in some circumstances more detailed neuro-psychological assessments.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• An upper-second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Desirable

• A Master's degree and/or enrolled in a Master's course recognised by the British Psychological Society.

Other

Essential

• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect.
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, responsible
• Able to contain and work with high levels of distress from service users.
• Capable of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work (clinical, research).

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) highly complex, highly clinically sensitive and condition-related information to patients, families and other professionals.
• Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of often highly emotive and distressing problems.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge, underpinned by theory, to a mental health context.
• Ability to adapt style and/or intervention strategies to meet the challenges of complex and highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of ethical and professional standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the literature on psychosis.
• Knowledge of the literature pertaining to personality disorder.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of delivering psychologically informed groups.
• Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach e.g. CBT.

Desirable

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health settings.
• Experience of completing risk assessments.
• Experience of working with patients with cognitive difficulties.
• Experience of psychometric testing, scoring and report writing.
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Cavell Centre

Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus

Bretton Gate, Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To provide clinical leadership and line management related responsibilities to the psychological professions in CALT.
• To provide psychological assessments of clients referred to the locality team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care
• To develop psychological formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrate information from assessments within a coherent framework that draws upon psychological theory and evidence and which incorporates interpersonal, societal, cultural and biological factors
• To use psychological formulations to develop and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, and to use these plans to inform and lead the work of non-psychology members of the team.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, and manage and maintain a caseload in line with service guidelines and under the overall co-ordination of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management in line with Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures.
• To communicate, in a skilled and sensitive manner, to clients, family carers and others as appropriate, information that may be contentious or highly distressing concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care.
• To produce reports on clients, in a timely manner, that convey the key findings of psychological assessment and formulation and treatment outcome in a way that does justice to the complexity of the problems described, but that are understandable to the recipients of the reports, including clients and referrers.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate level training in clinical / counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS and HCPC.
• Undertaken training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Chartered Psychologist.
• Undertaken relevant post-doctoral training in working with clients with complex psychological needs.
• Undertaken post-qualification further training in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. neuropsychology, CBT, CBTp, CAT, DBT, solution focused therapy, analytical therapy, systemic / family work etc.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist at post-qualification and specialist level.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of adult mental health care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care-plan.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different contexts.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering supervision to non-psychology MDT staff.
• Experience of leading teams
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills.
• Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Skills in self-management, including time-management
• High standard of report writing for communication with professionals from NHS, Local Authority and other agencies, parents/ carers and clients.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Good understanding of other professionals' theoretical perspectives of the adult group.

Desirable

• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
• High-level knowledge and skills in specialist neuropsychological assessment of adults.
• High-level knowledge and skills in working with carers.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, psychological aspects of physical health difficulties, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Knowledge concerning the management of qualified psychologists, including recruitment and retention, appraisals, and other HR policies and processes.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of psychological medicine.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by BPS.
• An interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary services

Desirable

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
• High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Understanding of relevant National polices and their implications for service development

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Physical effort - ability to exert moderate physical effort during a session. Ability to sit for extended periods

Other

Essential

• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
• Ability to articulate clearly the role of the profession of clinical psychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for service initiatives. Has a commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area
• Ability to exercise appropriate levels of self care and monitor own state, recognising when it is necessary to take active steps to maintain fitness to practice.

Desirable

• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Union House

Cambridge

CB4 1PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To support with the delivery of the Occupational Therapy pathway. This may include, but is not restricted to: assessment, analysis of results, care planning including prioritising and grading targets and goals; interventions on a group or individual basis, grading and adaptation of activities to suit individual strengths and needs and aspects of report-writing.
• Work with a degree of autonomy and as part of a team to manage a designated caseload within your scope of practice.
• To facilitate group sessions within the framework established by the Occupational Therapist.
• To provide goal directed treatment on an individual basis promoting independence, focusing on life skills, training, rehabilitation, community integration and the physical and psychosocial environment.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care or appropriate AVCE in Health & Social Care, or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale and Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Experience of working within a team.

Desirable

• Experience working alongside occupational therapists/in an Occupational Therapy department

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Record Keeping (within agreed timescale).
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).

Desirable

• Confidence with group facilitation.
• Awareness of relevant legislation

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how it might impact on the delivery of occupational therapy interventions.
• Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of therapeutic terminology (within agreed timescale)
• Understanding of a variety of therapeutic approaches (within agreed timescale)
• Awareness of health & safety issues (within agreed timescale)

Desirable

• Knowledge of common occupational therapy interventions.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
• Committed to promoting a positive image of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clare Lodge

8 Lincoln Road

Glinton, Peterborough

PE6 7AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Mental Health practitioners will provide assessment and interventions for people with significant mental health conditions such as dementias, depression, psychotic illness and personality disorders.
• Offer training, advice and guidance to colleagues on common mental health conditions.
• Participate in MDT meetings and ensure key information is recorded in shared care plans
• Work closely with the mental health integrated care team in order to provide an excellent mental health service.
• Clinical Assessment of mental health needs.
• Assessment and management of risk.
• Participating in a duty rota to offer on call support and advice to service users and their carers.
• Holistic care planning and co-producing crisis plans with service users, keeping service users and their families at the heart of the intervention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional registered qualification (Registered mental health nurse, Social Worker or Occupational therapist)
• Training in supervision and appraisal

Desirable

• Post qualifying training
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience in working within a mental health service
• Experience of working with older people with mental health needs
• Experience of clinical and managerial supervision of junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with an older people's community mental health service.
• Have a lived experience of mental health challenges

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Excellent clinical skill in assessment and interventions for common mental health conditions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to summarise information and communicate with colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of working with nursing home and care providers
• Experience as safeguarding lead

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Excellent understanding of statutory framework and care commissioning including: safeguarding, commissioning of care and Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity act

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brookfields Hospital

Cambridge

CB1 3DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

1. To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with a learning disability who present with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing needs.

2. To independently manage and prioritise a specialist caseload within the Intensive Support Team, using clinical reasoning, risk assessment and evidence-based practice to inform intervention and support planning.

3. To provide defined sessional Speech and Language Therapy input to The Hollies Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Service, supporting assessment, care planning, dysphagia management, communication support and discharge planning.

4. To assess and support people with complex communication needs through accessible information, reasonable adjustments, Total Communication approaches and Augmentative and Alternative Communication where appropriate.

5. To undertake dysphagia assessment and intervention in line with professional competency, local policy and clinical governance requirements, including development of safe eating and drinking recommendations and risk management plans.

6. To contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, care planning, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, capacity related discussions, risk review and discharge planning.

7. To provide timely specialist advice to colleagues, carers, families and providers regarding communication support, dysphagia management, reasonable adjustments and communication-friendly practice.

8. To work autonomously within professional and organisational boundaries, seeking advice and support appropriately through supervision and professional networks.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Dysphagia competency or commitment to maintain/develop dysphagia competency as required for the role.

Desirable

• RCSLT membership

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and complex communication needs
• Experience of dysphagia assessment, intervention and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience within community learning disability or intensive support services.
• Experience of inpatient learning disability pathways.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of communication and dysphagia needs in adults with learning disabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce clear clinical records and reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding, consent, mental capacity, clinical governance and professional accountability.

Desirable

• Understanding of audit, quality improvement and service development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

53 Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• Undertake specialist psychological assessments, risk assessments and trauma-informed formulations for adults experiencing complex trauma and C-PTSD.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, including EMDR,
• Trauma-Focused CBT and trauma-informed interventions.
• Maintain a specialist caseload and exercise responsibility for assessment, treatment planning, intervention and discharge.
• Provide psychological consultation, guidance and specialist advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner services.
• Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions and contribute to innovative trauma-informed treatment programmes.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists and staff.
• Promote and embed Trauma-Informed Care principles across services and systems.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, audit and evaluation activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care planning forums to improve care pathways for service users.
• Support the development of psychoeducational resources, training programmes and materials for staff, service users and carers.
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, safeguarding and professional practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise information systems to support service delivery, audit and research activities

Please note for this role you will need the ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict time deadlines.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology and HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
• Post graduate training in 2 or more trauma-focussed psychological therapies e.g.TF-CBT, EMDR (Level 3), NET, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy or other.
• Undertaken or intending to undertake training in supervising trainees.

Desirable

• BABCP accredited
• Additional training in advanced techniques e.g. working with parts/ ego states in EMDR, Flash, EMDR 2.0.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of service users across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a setting working with service users who have experienced developmental trauma delivering trauma informed interventions
• Experience of delivering EMDR and TF CBT to service users who have experienced complex trauma
• Experience of developing interventions (e.g. group programmes, psychoeducation) for service users who have complex CPTSD

Desirable

• Experience of working with people who are neurodiverse and adapting interventions
• Experience of teaching staff about formulation and trauma informed care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent assessment and formulation skills in regard to C-PTSD, with a thorough understanding of up-to-date theory.
• Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment with particular reference to Adult Mental Health

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of working with people with complex needs.
• Good understanding of other professionals' theoretical perspectives of this service user group.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the service user group and the setting, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
• Specialist knowledge of complex trauma and complex PTSD

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies to patients specifically ACT, compassion focused therapies,

Other

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling formation of networks with professionals within the Trust and from other agencies to promote effective team working with clients.

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterton Medical Centre

35 Union Lane,

Cambridge

CB4 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. To provide comprehensive assessment and treatment pathways of mental health specific to needs of children and young people (C&YP).2. To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of C&YP, their families and carers as appropriate.3. To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions, supporting leadership in the clinical area.4. To receive management supervision from Service Manager or equivalent.5. To demonstrate excellent communication skills.6. To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person centred outcomes for the C&YP.7. To maintain CPD and ensure professional development of others.8. To ensure all staff are participating in Trust appraisal, objective and review process.9. Ensure all staff in the team receives appropriate supervision, liaising with professional leads as required.10. Ensure staff are accessing and complying with Trust Mandatory training.11. To manage and supervise members of the team.12. To chair meetings and provide cover for the Service Manager as needed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification and Registration appropriate to role. Social Care, Nursing, Mental Health Professional or other Health all relevant

Desirable

• Post qualification continuing professional development, management and or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a professional working with clients with Neurodevelopmental conditions and co morbid emotional, social or mental health needs
• Experience of staff management and evidence of application of managerial skills and knowledge
• Evidence of delivering supervision and training
• Evidence of effective working with service users
• Sound knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working within Child and Adolescence Mental Health Services

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services.
• Evidence of leadership ability, able to influence, involve and develop individuals and teams.
• Ability to use performance management information and demonstrate understanding of performance information

Desirable

• Experience of managing feedback, investigation of complaints or similar
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to successfully lead and develop a team.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brookside Family Consultation Clinic/Douglas House

18a Trumpington Road

Cambridge

CB2 8AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g., hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
• To work effectively within the team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and NMC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1, RGN level 2
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Community Experience

Skills and abilites

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care & service provision
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good documentation skills
• Computer/ IT skills
• Able to assess plan and implement care and formulate care plans.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with the client group

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Flexibility to work over seven days per 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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

15 Mowlam Close, Histon

15 Mowlam Close

Cambridge

CB24 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence-based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group ensuring it meets Trust timescales.
• To participate in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• To ensure the post holder understands and meets their professional role and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach
• To ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 2007 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
• To promote carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision. To encourage recovery, discovery and independence, taking into account risk assessment and management.
• To establish therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct
• To demonstrate care and compassion in your work
• To be responsible for the safe custody and administration of medicines in accordance with all medicine policies
• To respect and value the different therapeutic approaches within the multidisciplinary team but ensure that the agreed philosophy approach is adopted and followed
• To be responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies, at all times
• To participate in working collaboratively with other Trust services and external agencies to provide seamless care for service users.
• To ensure that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and NMC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.
• To ensure that they comply with current good practice in informing/updating all members of the multi-disciplinary team, their colleagues, service users and appropriate others of changes involving current nursing care plans, progress, mental state and psychosocial factors in line with best practice.
• To ensure that they communicate effectively with service users and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of their needs.
• Empower service users by ensuring that they receive the relevant information about their treatment, medication, available services, advocacy services, ward routines and safety procedures.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or other specialism relating to post such as Registered Nurse Learning Disability (RNLD) or Registered Nurse Children's (RNC)
• NMC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relating to ward specialism

Experience

Essential

• Experience of in-patient services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic level of dealing with service users with complex mental health needs

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy (MS Office).
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• Ability to use own initiative, to enable contribution to a multidisciplinary team approach
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model, empowering and motivating other team members

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation
• Basic understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

Desirable

• Understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
• Basic understanding of legislation relating to care including - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety Act and the Data Protection Act

Other

Essential

• Willingness to follow instruction but also able to question and challenge To continue your professional development and participate in annual appraisal and the performance management process Interest in user and carer involvement

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denbigh Ward

Fulbourn Hospital

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To have a clinical lead responsibility in the service, developing pathways in conjunction with locality and Service Leads.
• Represent and deputise for the locality team lead as required.
• To assess, plan and develop specialist OT programmes for patients with complex neurological problems and a wide variety of complex needs.
• Using expert knowledge, advanced clinical and autonomous decision-making skills, lead the team to manage patients with highly complex and sometimes unstable health needs.
• Ensure systems are in place to evidence the ward is compliant with care quality commission standards.
• To work as an autonomous specialist practitioner within the multi-professional Integrated Stroke ESD and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.
• To be responsible for own caseload and undertake specialist assessment of patients with complex and multiple pathologies using advanced, specialist clinical reasoning skills.
• To identify patient needs, agree goals and provide appropriate therapy interventions relating to their physical, functional, psychological and cognitive needs. Provide adaptive equipment, rehabilitation programmes, and work with other OT colleagues to develop recommendations for minor and major adaptations.
• To be responsible for referring the patient onto other services and agencies to ensure their identified needs are met.
• To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the O.T. profession.
• Theoretical study and experience within a neuro rehab setting to master's level or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT
• Member of Specialist Section Neurological Practice (SSNP)
• Leadership qualification and experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings including community.
• Specialist knowledge of a broad range of OT client groups.
• Advanced understanding of neuro rehab clinical conditions and clinical experience in managing complex neurological conditions including cognitive problems.
• Experience of being involved in research study

Desirable

• Awareness of housing legislation, minor and major adaptations.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
• Demonstrates professional curiosity, educates colleagues through various means.
• Specialist knowledge of neuro rehab including cognition.
• Good understanding of neuro specialist equipment provision.

Desirable

• Awareness of equipment providers e.g.: NRS.
• Evidence of presenting at a local or national level or willingness to develop skills.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• The ability to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• The ability to use moving and handling equipment to manoeuvre patients.
• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Other

Essential

• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
• In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down and has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress.
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
• Willingness to be flexible in in approach and attitude.
• Flexibility to work over seven days per week.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop and review clinical pathways and implement change.
• Advanced communication skills and report writing using standard keyboard skills using packages such as word.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brookfields Hospital

351 Mill Road

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

1. Work as part of the Voluntary Services, supporting the Heart and Soul, and Involvement and Partnerships teams as required, to provide highquality administrative and clerical support.2. Act as a first point of contact for potential volunteers, participants and involvement partners, responding to enquiries in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.3. Receive, handle and appropriately respond to incoming emails and telephone calls, redirecting queries or taking messages as required, and using initiative to resolve routine enquiries within agreed procedures.4. Respond to enquiries relating to volunteering, participation and involvement opportunities, providing accurate information and guidance.5. Distribute relevant information and application packs promptly and ensure followup actions are completed within agreed timescales.6. Maintain and update accurate records of volunteer and participation recruitment activity using the relevant databases and systems.7. Deliver effective customer service to staff, volunteers, participants, external stakeholders and partner organisations, using judgement to determine when matters should be escalated to the Voluntary Services Manager or other appropriate leads.8. Assist with the administration of volunteer and involvement partner recruitment processes, including requesting references, arranging interview dates, supporting health screening processes and undertaking DBS checks in line with Trust procedures.9. Maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with Trust policies, information governance and data protection requirements.10. Produce and distribute the monthly Helping Hands newsletter, supporting content collation, formatting and timely circulation.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Excellent computer skills of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
• Ability to tabulate information and input data.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with confidential issues
• Experience of organising and supporting meetings and events within an organisation

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - oral, written and telephone.
• Methodical and well organised
• Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cavell Centre

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. To provide operational management and support the clinical leadership.2. To contribute to, quality improvement and problem solving across the clinical pathways.3. Ensuring clinical interventions are implemented in line with the latest NICE guidelines and specialist standards.4. Ensure the protocols and arrangements are in place so that people can be stepped up and down to and from the service as required.5. Ensure clinical governance arrangements are in place to cover all of the clinical activity.6. Ensure that staff are appropriately skilled and trained to deliver the service and to provide supervision.7. Ensure satisfactory supervision arrangements are in place for all elements of service delivery.8. To ensure professional development of the clinical team9. Direct management of Band 6-710. Ensure effective and appropriate deployment of staff, monitoring , retention, sickness, absenteeism, working performance and taking appropriate action at the earliest opportunity.11. To adhere to all clinical policies and procedures.12. Ensure good communication with all staff and teams, relative and carers13. Motivate train and develop staff through Personal Development Plans and Individual Performance Reviews to enable staff to work to their full potential.14. Demonstrate strong and decisive leadership of the team ensuring appropriate and effective use of resources in the delivery of care.15. Take on project work to assist in the development of the service as agreed with the service manager.16. Ensure effective team communication and document team meetings.17. Ensure empowerment and organisation of the junior staff.18. To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.19. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and health environment for patients/clients, visitors and staff.20. Co-ordinate annual leave/bank holidays/long service days and study leave arrangements ensuring that staffing levels remain sufficient to meet the needs of the service.21. Ensure activity data and correctly reflect service delivery including analysis of trends.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/occupational Therapist/Clinical Psychologist/Social work qualification.
• NMC or HCPC registered.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued personal and professional development.
• Teaching/coaching experience.
• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Experience in leadership role
• Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
• Evidence of Interdisciplinary/multi-agency working experience
• Experience of developing user and carer involvement strategies in the recovery process
• Experience & Evidence of recruiting and managing and training staff

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Basic IT
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to adhere to the NHS Plan

Desirable

• IT qualification
• Ability to develop and lead new initiatives within the clinical care environment.

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Knowledge of care management and the care programme approach.
• Knowledge and understanding of requirements of the National Service Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of key issues in clinical practice in mental health.
• Good knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
• Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery

Desirable

• Knowledge of leadership theories.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly.

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.

Other

Essential

• Some travel between operational bases
• Ability to represent the team/service/trust in a professional manner.
• Willingness to embrace the integrated model and news ways of working.
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Norfolk Community Eating Disorder Service

Meridian Business Park, 21 Meridian Way

Norwich

NR7 0TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Cambridge Adult Locality Team and manage own caseload
• To be accountable for assessing, interpreting, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment to patients within professional guidelines, with the support of Senior and Lead Practitioners
• To identify patient needs, agree goals and provide appropriate therapy interventions. Provide adaptive equipment, rehabilitation programmes, and make recommendations for minor adaptations in line with current legislation.
• To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
• Provide support and education to peers, new staff, non-registered staff and students.
• To be accountable for a delegated caseload held by Senior Occupational Therapists
• To provide a high standard of care.
• To work in various community settings, this includes lone working, with access to Senior and Lead practitioners when required

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the OT professions.
• Current HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of own continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a variety of settings
• Clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Community experience

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Responsible for maintaining registation with HCPC and/or other professional bodies

Desirable

• SystmOne
• Relevant outcome measures

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate empathy for the concerns of others
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
• Have a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress; can recognise when to use them and does so

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Able to assess, plan and implement care
• Support Senior Occupational Therapists

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical supervision

Physical Requirements

Essential

• In highly stressful situations keep own feelings in check, take constructive action and calm others down.
• Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Union House

Union Lane

Cambridge

CB4 1PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. To deliver care to patients, carers and their families adhering to the philosophy of family centred care.

2. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to progress their care. This may include patients who have cognitive impairment or difficulty communicating.

3. To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per Chaperone policy.

4. Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children and young people. To empathise with the patient and carer. To be sensitive to individual patient needs, expectations and cultural beliefs.

5. To provide distraction and assist in helping children and young people with their coping strategies undergoing any procedures that they may find distressing.

6. Keeping the consultation and assessment rooms and other areas used by the children, young people and their families, or used by the staff on behalf of the patient, clean and orderly. Liaise with estate services with regard to cleaning.

7. Ensure first line resuscitation equipment maintained in line with trust policy.

8. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, disposing of clinical waste, rubbish and soiled linen appropriately and in the preparation of examination areas.

9. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. photocopying / faxing / filling out lab forms / checking stationary stocks.

10. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.

11. Develop and expand caring relationships with children, young people and their families through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as a member of CDC services.

12. To liaise and communicate effectively with members of the CDC team as well as the childrens community nurses and other clinicians using CDC.

13. To maintain good communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, via face-to-face meetings and virtual meeting platforms.

14. Attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as requested.

Assist and facilitate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team and the wider context of inter-agency working.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous care experience
• Basic nursing skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs/disabilities

Other

Essential

• Positive approach to all our families, children and young people.
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Child Development Centre

Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Management and coordination of inbound and outbound communications and correspondence across multiple formats and channels.
• Responsible for the efficient coordination of appointment scheduling and proactive management of waiting lists to ensure timely access and optimal service delivery.
• Inputting and updating service user information and service user/team activity on computerised information systems, creating service user notes where necessary and according to policy.
• Maintain filing in both paper and electronic records, ensuring that it is kept up to date at all times. In accordance with Trust procedures, track and receive notes in a timely manner.
• Process and triage referrals across multiple pathways, applying specialist knowledge to ensure accurate prioritisation and appropriate allocation in line with service protocols.
• Effectively manage a high volume of incoming calls while navigating multiple systems and applying specialist knowledge to deliver a professional, responsive, and solution-focused service.
• Utilise both internal and external partner systems to efficiently manage workload, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, collaboratively, and in line with service standards.
• Handle telephone-based electronic payments and banking transactions with accuracy and security, ensuring compliance with financial procedures while delivering a professional and customer-focused service.
• Collect patient feedback to support continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services.
• Manage and process incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with various established postal protocols and organisational procedures, ensuring secure and timely handling of all correspondence.
• Provide operational support, supervision, training, mentorship and cover to/of colleagues as directed by line manager.
• Providing a high level of administrative support to our clinical teams, building good professional relationships whilst setting & ensuring remit boundaries.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level with four GCSEs at 4-9 or A-C including English or equivalent
• High level of written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Level 2 or higher qualification in Administration or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and fast paced environment
• Working with multiple people of various roles.
• Experience of planning and organising own workload
• Experience of administration duties & tasks

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment preferably an NHS office environment.
• Experience in using computer programmes including health care IT systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good computer/IT literacy skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to adopt an appropriate style & method of communication.
• Attention to detail & accuracy of work.
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work under occasional pressure/stress.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadline

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huntingdon, Cambourne, Peterborough or Doddington

2 Phorpres close

Peterborough

PE78FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. To conduct ADHD Diagnostic assessments for people referred to the Adult ADHD Service.
2. To practice as a supplementary/independent non-medical prescriber initiating and reviewing medication.
3. To review with service users their response to prescribed medication in accordance with the local Adult ADHD Shared Care Agreement
4. To triage/screen new referrals alongside the Team Manager
5. To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of service users, their families, and carers as appropriate.
6. Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, management, and care of people with ADHD
7. To actively participate in clinical supervision
8. Ensure good communication with other members of the team
9. To work in partnership with other Trust Services and agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the service user
10. Utilise recent research findings in the advancement of best practice and in the delivery of an evidenced based service.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse or hold other relevant professional qualification and current registration appropriate to the job role
• Independent and supplementary Non-medical prescriber

Desirable

• Post qualification continuing professional development
• Management and or leadership qualification
• UKAAN Course

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience as a professional working with people with mental health needs
• Experience in conducting initial assessments, including risk assessments, of people with mental health needs
• Experience of working as an NMP

Desirable

• Experience as a professional working with people with ADHD
• Evidence of delivering training
• Experience of working with wider stakeholder groups
• Experience in audit, research, and service evaluation work

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Ability to demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to successfully foster partnership working relationships.
• Evidence of the skills required for analysis and interpretation of complex facts or situations

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate ability to manage feedback, investigation of complaints, serious incidents or similar
• Ability to produce and present clear reports

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools.
• Good understanding of the effects & side effects of medication

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ADHD Clinic

Chitra Sethia, Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

Ensure that the reception and waiting areas are welcoming, tidy and well presented at all times, and that noticeboards and patientinformation leaflets are kept up to date. To ensure that all internal doors and the main entrance door & grilles to windows are unlocked and alarm de-activated in time for thearrival of staff and patients in the morning. To close and lock all reception/waiting rooms and main entrance door & grilles to windows,as required. To ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that correct procedures are followed for staff and maintenance workmen accessing thebuilding including routinely maintaining the visitors book and staff sign in sheets. To be the first point of contact for all those entering the clinic. Meeting, greeting and directing patients and visitors whilst maintaining aprofessional, courteous manner at all times. Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective service by dealing with queries from service users, staff on thetelephone. Take accurate messages and ensure these are passed onto the appropriate person. To seek support, as required, when dealing withdifficult situations or queries beyond own scope of knowledge and liaising with clinical staff, re-prioritisation to ensure that appropriateand timely action is taken. To operate the SystmOne package to check in patients arriving for clinic appointments. Organise transport (e.g. taxis) for service users as and when requested. To receive, sign for, sort and distribute incoming mail. To sort and frank outgoing external mail in an accurate and timely manner.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/GCE standard
• RSA Stage II/NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent
• Good command of written English

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of carrying out general admin procedures in a reception/administrative/secretarial environment
• Experience of customer facing role
• Experience of inputting accurate an timely data onto electronic systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a NHS office environment
• Experience in using computer programmes including healthcare IT systems
• Lived experience of mental health

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Audio/copy typing skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Experience of working with a minimum of supervision but within within standard operating procedures
• Ability to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication
• Good listening skills

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Clear understanding of respect and confidentiality

Other Requirements

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough Town Hall

17 Bridge Street

Peterborough

PE1 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• Word processing, emailing or printing and sending of all forms of correspondence, reports and summaries that are required.
• Undertake diary management for clinicians and/or managers, as required.
• Organise relevant appointments for clinical staff, using appropriate systems.
• Provide operational support to colleagues.
• Deal with staff and service user requests as and when required, including processing self-referrals in-line with service algorithms and in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Formatting, Inputting and updating service user information and service user/team activity on computerised information systems, creating service user notes where necessary and according to policy.
• Maintain filing in both paper and electronic records, ensuring that it is kept up to date at all times. In accordance with Trust procedures, track and receive notes in a timely manner.
• Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective telephone service, taking accurate messages and providing information and signposting as requested and appropriate.
• Undertake training of new staff as directed by Line Manager and/or other managers.
• Provide cover as directed by Line Manager for other members of the admin team in their absence and assist with their workloads as necessary and undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCE/GCSE standard
• RSA Stage II/NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and demanding office/customer facing environment
• Experience of planning and organising own workload and of staff within own span of control

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a NHS Office environment
• Experience in using computer programmes including health care IT systems
• Lived experience of mental health

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills.
• Good IT skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to deal with typing letters or reports which may contain distressing information

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining confidentiality for patients

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

17 Bridge Street

Peterborough , Cambridgeshire

PE1 1HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

1. To plan, implement and evaluate individualised specialist patient care programmes based on evidence-based practice and the application of clinical reasoning skills.

2. To provide supervision to health care professionals in relation to all aspects of managing incontinence.

3. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including management of patients in your care.

4. To organise the job role effectively with regards to clinical priorities and use of time.

5. Act as a patient advocate through the application of critical and professional knowledge and skills.

6. The post holder will require a high degree of communication skills in communicating highly sensitive information regarding individuals medical conditions

7. To ensure effective communication with the wider community and Healthcare professionals, to persuade change, influence and improve practice

8. Empathy, reassurance and negotiating skills are required to encourage patient compliance to treatment/management strategies, where there may be significant barriers to understanding in some patient groups e.g. learning disabilities, mental health.

9. Provide advice to palliative care services in the management of incontinence as appropriate.

10. Ensure personal clinical skills are regularly updated as required by Lead Clinician to a specialist level.

11. Participate in research and clinical trials in accordance with Clinical Governance and Trust policy.

12. Involvement of the service user, carers and other professional including clinical management plans where required.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Willing to undertake BSc Nursing
• Wiling to undertake Continence Modules

Experience

Essential

• Level of experience of tissue viability/Continence within the present job
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of participating to audit
• Development of clinical guidelines

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal skills with awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, persuasion in implementing change
• Good record keeping skills
• Can demonstrate leadership skills and initiative
• Ability to deal with those with life limiting conditions
• Motivated to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations

Desirable

• Standard keyboard skills and competent with various IT packages, Word, Outlook, Excel

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Histon Police Station

15 Mowlan Close

Cambridge

CB24 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Organise and manage own time, delegating work appropriately.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To demonstrate the importance of gaining patient and carer consent in allinterventions.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate empathy for the concerns of others
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
• Have a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress; can recognise when to use them and does so
• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the OT professions.
• Current HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of own continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
• Clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Community experience
• Equipment provision

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Demonstrate professional responsibility

Desirable

• SystmOne

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Able to assess, plan and implement care

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical supervision