Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Ensure that queries relating to external agencies are dealt with promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information at all times.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual features or queries at any point in the process and either resolve or refer to the appropriate officer for action.
• Ensure all documentation is filed in accordance with departmental procedures and that stored material is in good condition and readily retrievable to respond to queries and for audit purposes.
• Participate in pension record processing ensuring timescales are met, the Trusts policies and procedures are followed and all information is accurate and up-to-date. Key outcomes will be to:-
• Complete pension record processing within the necessary timescales and in accordance with internal/external pension procedures.
• To be fully conversant with the effective utilisation of the NHS Pensions Online system, including data entry, system navigation and report generation.
• Validate all output from the monthly pension interface process to ensure all employees records have been updated.
• Process appropriate reports, schedules and documents and, if appropriate, print and distribute each payroll period.
• Undertake presentations at Trust inductions providing basic NHS Pension information.
• Interpretation of AfC / Trust terms and conditions of employment relating pensions.
• Interpretation and application of statutory regulations regarding pensions.
• Undertaking on-going Data Cleanse activities in respect of NHS Pensions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other officers of the Trust, colleagues from the NHS Executive, NHS Pensions and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Key outcomes will be to:-
• Effectively liaise with agencies and statutory bodies on all matters relating to the pension functions.
• Effectively liaise with Finance colleagues on all matters relating to the workplace pension schemes.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all correspondence and enquiries from individuals, statutory bodies and requests for information from NHS Pensions/NEST, or other appropriate organisations.
• Participate effectively and promptly in the provision and analysis of accurate financial, statistical and management information.
• Advise managers and staff on local and national regulations, completion of pension documentation and employees pension membership.
• Provide information, excluding financial advice to employees on all matters related to pension contributions and the NHS Pension Scheme, accurately, promptly and courteously.

TRAINING

• Maintain own compliance with the Trusts mandatory and statutory training requirements.
• Demonstrate activities in own area to new staff to support induction training.
• Develop skills and competencies of self through training and development activities, ensuring that progress is maintained and future needs identified and actioned.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience in similar administrator role
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and/or equivalent qualification and/or work experience in an administrative role
• ECDL Qualification and/or equivalent level of qualifications and/or experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Administration experience
• Knowledge of payroll & pension procedures
• Experience of using an electronic payroll system
• Experience of working in a customer service environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation applicable to payroll & pension Auto Enrolment
• Knowledge of NHS payroll & pension procedures and legislation
• Experience of processing NHS Pension forms

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to provide accurate advice regarding pension processes
• Able to manage own workload and priorities to ensure payroll & pension deadlines are met
• Accurate data input requiring attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer literate including the use of Microsoft Office applications of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Able to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision and able to problem solve using own judgement
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Confident to handle queries from all levels of staff
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to build professional rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
• Resilient under pressure and able to work at pace to meet stretching deadlines

Other

Essential

• Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
• Good team player and can demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member and work alone
• Adaptable to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Jubilee Court

Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Completion of work records
• Work completed in line with schedules and timescales
• Reports any adverse event to line manager and completes on line form
• Patient satisfaction surveys show no incidents \concerns regarding service
• No issues raised via PALS
• To carry out all designated cleaning duties in safe manner using only equipment and materials provided by the department.Compliance with policies and procedures
• Completion of mandatory training and relevant departmental training.
• Uses own initiative when carrying out duties on wards and departments to ensure service is provided and standards are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Customer service training\qualification
• NVQ or Bics in cleaning

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with the public\ customers

Desirable

• Experience of working in the cleaning industry commercial\ healthcare etc.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital\healthcare\care home environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written
• Accurately complete work records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

AGH Solutions Ltd

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton, Keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management and team development to designated staff group, acting in aconsultative capacity, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
• Provide specialist advice, leadership and support to the wider MDT ensuring the patient is at thecentre of all decision making.
• Ensure high quality care throughout the service by ensuring assessment planning, implementationand evaluation of care delivery
• Maintain staff and patient records in compliance with Trust policy
• Liaising with internal departments and external agencies in order to provide evidence-based careand contribute to policy and practice changes.
• Ensure delegated budget is managed in line with Trusts standing financial instructions
• To uphold the standards of professional practice, promoting and maintaining high quality patientcare.
• Overall responsibility for the management of the department and will be accountable for the qualityof care within that environment in line with Trust policy and professional codes and standards
• Lead and provide a highly visible presence being responsive and accessible to patients, carersand staff.

Clinical Management

• To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care by their team members.
• To have responsibility for implementing and maintaining Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality inspections and produce an action plan with clinical and non-clinical servicesas necessary to ensure identified defects are rectified.
• Maintain safe staffing levels, escalating as required.
• Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and that documentation reflects care provided.
• Maximise the use of clinical resources, monitoring and initiating improvements within thedesignated department
• Maintain clinical competence according to professional standards for example medicinemanagement, maintenance of pumps and infusions, insertion of catheters, removal of sutures, ILSetc
• Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice, acting as arole model and leader, providing supervision and support to nursing staff.
• Act as an expert clinician, analysing and interpreting complex needs or situations, makingjudgements based on knowledge
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding,using persuasion and reassurance as required
• Participate in the investigation of complaints ensuring a thorough, timely and accurate report isproduced and agreed actions are implemented
• Investigate accidents/incidents implementing actions and reporting to Matron as required by Trustpolicy.
• Act on concerns raised by team members or service users taking appropriate action according toTrust Policies and Guidelines.
• Provide timely and accurate data and statistical returns as required.

People Management

• Co-ordinate & monitor duty rosters, annual leave, study leave and sickness & absence to ensureeffective utilisation and deployment of staff. Assess and interpret complex information to ensuresafe staffing within the department at all times.
• Plan and implement orientation programmes for all newly appointed staff.
• Ensure compliance with Mandatory Training requirements, maintaining records of training anddevelopment undertaken.
• Ensure regular supervision of staff, undertaking personal development plans in line with Trustpolicy, identifying training needs
• Day to day management of individual / team performance, conduct and behavioural issues,escalating any serious concerns to formal processes.
• Ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of staff in accordance with agreed policiesand procedures.
• Develop, implement and monitor programmes of specialty based teaching, ensuring leaningobjectives are achieved.
• To ensure the educational needs of students are met and evaluated during their allocation to the department

Leadership and Development

• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care, establishing and maintainingeffective communication systems to ensure care is responsive to patient needs and wishes.
• Continually monitor standards of care and lead initiatives to effect improvements by implementingevidence-based practice.
• Assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the specialty.
• In conjunction with senior leaders, propose and deliver service improvements ensuring evidence based practice is implemented within the department.

Budget Management Responsibilities

• Delegated budget holder for the department with overall responsibility to ensuring balance in bothpay and non-pay lines.
• Attendance at monthly budget meetings to report on variances
• Ensure achievement of financial, manpower and operational objectives identified for thedepartment.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources and fulfil the responsibilities of budget holderincluding stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportationResearch and Audit
• To develop, undertake and implement audit within the department.
• To promote awareness of current research in the department.
• To introduce and apply research findings to the department relating to practice where relevant.
• To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the department.
• To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own department.

Personal Development

• Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying developmentneeds within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within yourpersonal performance planning and Development Review.
• To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes andrevalidation.
• Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
• To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
• To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences atregional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
• To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.
• Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of managing teams
• Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
• Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
• Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
• Understand key features of clinical governance and risk

Skills

Essential

• Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and management skills
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Accountable for own professional actions
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients.
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS/Social Care experience through placement and/or employment

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and organisation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evidence of CPD
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Car owner/Driver/access to a car

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy studies
• HCPC (we invite graduates who are waiting for HCPC registration)

Desirable

• Member of BAOT

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Dept. Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the documents section

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of long-term health conditions
• Experience of supporting therapeutic interventions in group and 1:1 formats
• Experience of working in an MDT / agile team
• Extensive experience in use of IT applications including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office and AI applications/software, SystmOne

Desirable

• Experience of supporting and carrying out therapeutic interventions remotely
• Recent experience of working with a range of AHPs and mental health professionals in the NHS.

Skills

Essential

• Good Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy and ability to adapt these skills to a virtual working platform
• Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
• Ability to work well within a predominantly virtual team
• Analytical and reflective skills
• Planning and organisational skills - ability to independently prioritise workload under the supervision of therapy/support service staff
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

• Ability to produce high quality written and verbal information including reports, presentations and spreadsheets
• Ability to use web based graphic design platforms and/or other similar software

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of rehabilitation in therapy / dietetic services and awareness of the roles of other professionals.
• Knowledge of health, safety issues

Desirable

• Awareness of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of bio-psychosocial model of therapeutic interventions

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths
• Relevant Level III QCF qualification
• 4 GCSEs Grade A - D

Desirable

• ECDL or formal qualifications in word processing and spreadsheets / Microsoft 365 / AI/ transcription services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Experience

Essential

• Completion of post graduate education relevant to clinical role of post.
• Evidence of experience in clinical work in childrens services to a level of in-depth knowledge and expertise.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support of a wide mix of staff/clinical skill: Provision of robust leadership and supportive clinical and managerial support and supervision.

Strategy and planning: To work in consultation with the Community Forensic Service Manager in implementing new service developments. Support a co-ordinated approach for the implementation of the service. Utilising of data information to improve quality and identification of areas for development.

Service development: To participate in the development of community services working in partnership with service users and carers as well as other directorate community Team Managers and Team Managers from other Liaison and Diversion services. Develop and implement effective multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working across a range of provision. To direct and enable new ways of working, which cut across traditional professional and cultural boundaries. Seek out and develop relationships with key internal and external partners to represent the services interests and to facilitate the exchange of information. To promote and develop interagency working.

Person Specification

Knowledge / Training

Essential

• Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, social work and occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of wide range of vulnerabilities inclusive of mental health/LD needs.
• Leadership training and/or experience.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the purpose and role of the L&D service.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience of working in a leadership position.
• Substantial post registration experience of working with individuals of all ages within a healthcare/social care setting.
• Substantial post registration experience of assessing service users with a broad range of mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Skill/experience in delivering clinical and professional supervision and understanding the importance of supervision

Desirable

• Experience of line management.
• Experience of working in/alongside the Criminal Justice System.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with complex service users with multiple vulnerabilities.
• Awareness of the interface of the Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice Systems.
• Experience of working in an enabling and creative way and skill/ability to motivate others.
• Understanding, and experience of, the importance of maintaining boundaries in the workplace.
• Ability to manage and contain distress in self/others.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster House

598 The Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
• State registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio.
• Able to demonstrate specialist learning from band 5 rotations, formal post graduate level learning and informal CPD (both general and specific to clinical fields of speciality).
• Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Membership of RCOT special interest groups relevant to speciality
• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in relevant occupational therapy specialities and clinical settings
• Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team
• To have participated in service development projects.
• Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants.
• Experience of supervision of students/ therapy support workers, with development of basic supervision skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of evidence based practice in speciality

Desirable

• Previous experience in the NHS or social care as a qualified occupational therapist
• Previous experience of prescribing wheelchairs and seating and other specialist equipment
• Experience with splinting
• Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post
• Involvement with Clinical Governance issues and an understanding of their relation to patient care

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area.
• Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the specialist area.
• Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/ experience/circumstances and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Able to carry out therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the working day.
• Ability to remain up to date with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively.
• Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and to be aware of personal limitations.
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers.
• Competent IT skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• To make sound judgments and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work flexibly responding to the needs of the service.
• Awareness of factors impacting on service provision
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• To be able to take part in a weekend service depending on specialist post

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD relevant to role and specialist area.
• Well-developed abilities for communication and consensus building 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
• QMS / internal audit certificate.

Experience

Essential

• 2 years working experience (or more) in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Infection control awareness
• Customer service

Desirable

• Relevant Operator training.
• Audit experience.
• Service sector work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Work with the Service Manager/Delivery Manager or Senior Patient CareCoordinator (line manager) to ensure that administrative processes for the patientpathway meets the quality standards required both nationally and within thedirectorate and are adhered to.2. Implement the Trusts digital dictation/voice recognition system for the service area. Ensure that all incoming and outgoing communication, including urgent matters, are dealtwith efficiently (including vetting correspondence and ensuring that appropriate action istaken before passing on).3. Implement improvements to the administrative element of the pathway. Alsoproactively identifying emerging issues that may cause delays at any point in patientpathways and make suggestions to improve administration or any other aspect ofthe total pathway.4. Ensure administration SOPs are implemented and make suggestions to supportchanges in delivery service.5. Work closely with line manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure all patients withallocated slot issues (ASIs) are given appointment dates within the timespecified and within the correct clinic specification.6. Use the Trust information systems to monitor patients pathway progression,monitoring appointments and attendance using IT systems such asDMS/EPR/CRS/ EMIS. Observe legal and Trust data confidentiality, security and qualityrequirements.7. Send all referrals to Central Appointments in line with the correct departmentalprocedure.8. Input and retrieve information from the departmental and/or Trust computer systems inaccordance with departmental guidelines.9. Forward patients corrected/updated details to Central Appointments.10. Use the CRS System booking when required, including moving and creating newslots for patients.11. Maintain a regular forward look of upcoming clinics, ensuring all diagnostics arepresent and correct, and under or over-booking issues are proactively dealt with.12. Assist in RTT validations, ensuring to identify and escalate issues affecting a patientspathway and work to ensure RTT compliance is met.13. Supply clinicians and others with information on the 18-week status of the patientswhen required.14. Assist in booking diagnostics when required15. Maintain Waiting/TCI Lists.16. When clinics are cancelled at short notice inform patients of cancellation.17. Proactively deal with all enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and other service users,ensuring where possible that the callers needs are met, or they are transferred to the mostappropriate person. Respond to all informal concerns/complaints coming into thedepartment both on the telephone and in writing and escalate where necessary.18. Keep a record of the movement of medical records passing through the administrativeoffice, and maintain the notes, and track to the appropriate department, enablingcontinuity of care.19. Maintain a central record of doctors/consultants annual leave/study days. Reportingand action any clinic/theatre cancellations and annual leave requests from your clinicalteam.20. Ensure that stationery and office equipment is used efficiently and that any specificunmet needs are brought to the attention of the line manager. Undertake stock control asappropriate.21. Collect and deliver post and occasional reception duties.22. Be aware of changes in NHS waiting time targets and associated government policy anduse this information to propose improvements.23. Organise meetings including support material, refreshments, the production anddistribution of agendas and minutes etc. Organise and provide cover for other staff withinthe pathway team and cover for colleagues as and when required regardless of the site andthe Directorate.24. Role involves cross-site as some days will be based in Newham and some days based in Shrewsbury Health CentreThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A Level or equivalent standard of Education
• ECDL or equivalent experience e.g. experience of a range of IT packages such as word, excel, outlook and power point
• AMSPAR or equivalent e.g. a good level of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Years experience

Desirable

• Other

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of patient pathways.
• Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets
• Knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Previous medical secretarial/pathway administration experience

Skills

Essential

• Proactive with the ability to use your own initiative
• Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeping a record of them
• Knowledge of national targets with respect to the patient pathway.
• A sound knowledge and demonstrable competence re 18-week referral to treatment rules
• Ability to provide constructive opinions and views on ideas for service improvement
• Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
• Acts responsibly as a team member and seeks help if necessary
• A proven record of being able to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines.
• Able to monitor quality of your own work and Others
• Ability to produce and present written reports and correspondence of a high calibre
• Competence with a range of IT packages, e.g. CRS and EPR
• Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning
• Flexible approach to the planning and coordination of patient pathways to ensure maximum use of clinical time.
• The ability to plan and co ordinate activities and changes to systems or standards

Desirable

• To have a sound understanding of NHS wide initiatives and experience of responding positively to ensure local implementation.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Patient focused
• Has a flexible approach and attitude
• Adapts to changing circumstances
• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he meets dignity and respect
• Experience of Human Rights, Equality & Diversity policies and procedures

Other

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills, with experience of dealing with patients's anxiety in a reassuring manner
• An ability to communicate professionally at all levels

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital / Shrewsbury Health Centre

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• You will be registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be eligible for Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)
• You will have experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
• You will have the ability to complete clear and detailed psychological assessments and collaboratively derived formulations of a service users presentation

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Faye Barrow on [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, the role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas)
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models and accreditations, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc).

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of training and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models or therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
• Commitment to continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant accrediting body

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, 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 dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments
• Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audits, evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to the service

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and structured guidance to other staff

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area
• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and how to undertake these activities in an NHS context, including how to implement learning
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside of an NHS setting
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Slough Psychology Provision, New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough, SL2 5BX

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS) or Intermediate life support qualification (ILS) dependant on role (delete as necessary)
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant)
• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
• Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

Desirable

• Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP within Vascular
• Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
• Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
• Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP

Desirable

• Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to staff development and training
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role

The postholder will be a senior member of the Regional Finance leadership team, and will:

• Develop relationships with NHS providers and systems, providing support, challenge and oversight to help them deliver sustainable financial and operational performance.
• Deliver expert financial advice to local and regional leaders, supporting decision-making across a broad range of complex and high-profile issues.
• Be responsible for financial planning, performance management and reporting across revenue, capital and cash, ensuring compliance with national policy and financial frameworks.
• Support organisations to develop and deliver robust financial recovery plans, productivity programmes and cost improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with senior operational, clinical and finance colleagues to develop solutions that improve delivery, value for money and outcomes
• Deliver NHS England's financial assurance and regulatory responsibilities, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and intervention where required.
• Identify, manage and mitigate financial risks, ensuring timely escalation and intervention where required.
• Act as a key link between national, regional and local teams, ensuring consistent implementation of financial policy, guidance and priorities.
• Represent NHS England at senior meetings, board-level discussions and external stakeholder forums.
• Be responsible for significant regional and national programmes that support service transformation, financial sustainability and improved value for money.
• Support the development, review and delivery of major capital programmes and business cases.
• Work across NHS England to identify and share learning, best practice and effective approaches

Full details are provided in the Job Description

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Professional finance qualification i.e. CCAB or CIMA, CPD compliant, with minimum 3 years senior financial management experience within large and complex organisation(s)
• Significant knowledge and understanding of NHS Financial regime, and it's application to planning and delivery of organisation and region financial positions in line with national targets and requirements
• Credible expert, providing evidence-based financial and business advice to senior leaders, influencing key strategic and operational delivery decisions
• Well developed analytical, business and influencing skills in operational planning, investment case development and review, financial planning, productivity and cost improvement
• Highly developed and effective communication, influencing, multi-professional working, and relationship-building abilities

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

North East and Yorkshire region office base (6 options)

North East and Yorkshire region office base (6 options)

LS14AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this varied role combines responsibility for all aspects of payroll processing with supporting finance administration, especially regarding the purchase ledger. The Payroll and Finance Officer is responsible for the full end-to-end payroll cycle for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping, timely payments, and the fulfilment of all policy, procedural, reporting and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the postholder works with colleagues in the Finance team to ensure effective finance administration and management of the purchase ledger. This includes monitoring the Accounts email inbox, processing payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, and reporting. Success requires the postholder to work both on their own initiative, and collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the Finance team. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving payroll and pension regulations and best practice is key, as is the ability to provide accurate, timely and relevant insight and analysis

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of payroll from prior experience including PAYE/NIC, workplace
• pensions, statutory sick and maternity payments, P60s, P11Ds, P45s etc.
• Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll software
• Principles of accounting, inc. profit & loss, balance sheets and cash flow
• Understanding of nominal codes, journals, and double entry

Desirable

• n/a

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or equivalent
• qualification or professional experience.
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent qualification or
• professional experience.

Desirable

• n/a

Experience

Essential

• Exceptional level of numeracy
• High level of IT proficiency, comfortable with digital working as a default
• Microsoft Excel expertise
• Analytical skills and the ability to present information clearly
• Communications skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Time management and working under own initiative to meet deadlines
• Ability to explain complexity both verbally and in written form
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Desirable

• n/a

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hope House Children’s Hospices

Address

Nant Lane

Morda

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY10 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hopehouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, including Kusto Query Language (KQL), threat hunting, analytics rule development, security monitoring, incident investigation and automation capabilities.

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Holds highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through master's degree level or equivalent qualification/experience. Additionally holds specialist knowledge of the relevant area(s) of expertise as outlined in the person specification, acquired through relevant practical experience and training/development

Education/Qualifications

Desirable

• One or more of the following qualifications, or equivalent experience, is desirable for this role: FEDIP Senior Practitioner, Cyber Security Professional (ACSP) ,BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Experience

Essential

• Extensive technical expertise across cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and cyber risk reduction within complex enterprise environments. Experience gained through roles such as Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Incident Responder, or similar technical cyber security positions.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as an individual contributor within a cyber security team, with clear evidence of personal ownership, technical decision-making, incident resolution, vulnerability remediation, and delivery of measurable security outcomes.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive hands-on experience across cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and cyber risk reduction within complex enterprise environments. Proven experience in implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimising security technologies including SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOAR, vulnerability management platforms, cloud security solutions, identity and access management controls, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence capabilities. Skilled in cyber incident investigation, threat hunting, security architecture, infrastructure hardening, digital forensics, and the application of industry best practices, standards, and frameworks to strengthen organisational resilience, improve security posture, and support operational cyber security objectives.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable hands-on experience securing, supporting, implementing, and improving cyber security controls across enterprises in Microsoft O365, Azure, AWS, and on-premises or cloud environments. Strong technical expertise in network security, cloud security, identity and access management, endpoint security, infrastructure hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Candidates must be able to provide practical examples of how they have personally investigated security incidents, remediate vulnerabilities, implemented security controls, enhanced monitoring and detection capabilities, and applied risk-based decision making to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber security risks within live operational environments.

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

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Substantial post qualification experience at band 5 and above
• Experience of caring for patients with upper GI related conditions in the acute setting
• Evidence of effective communication
• Experience of supporting patients with a cancer diagnosis

Desirable

• Manages own specialist workload
• Experience of breaking bad news to patients

Skills

Essential

• IT literate

Desirable

• Evidence of accurately maintaining patient records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Travel

Essential

• Community post so a car driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire would be highly preferable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within Paediatrics is highly desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Grad Dip. Phys or BSc MCSP and SRP
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate qualification
• Substantial post-graduate experience or equivalent, including work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialities

Desirable

• Provide evidence on an up to-date CPD portfolio

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of the issues related to working in this specialty
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to teach skills and knowledge within both formal and informal environments
• Able to work collaboratively within the MDT Knowledge of Clinical Outcomes and Audit

Desirable

• Member of relevant special interest group
• Relevant Management and leadership experience
• Demonstrate previous experience of supervision and development of junior staff

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of the issues relating to service delivery
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice
• Demonstrate effective skills in interpretation of basic statistical reports related to activity

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all groups of staff in both oral and written form
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to give presentations

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a busy, challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to participate in the on call rota and/or weekend working rota

Desirable

• Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital, Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMasters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• oNon-Medical Prescribing

Desirable

• oThoracic Ultrasound RCR Level 1 or equivalent e.g. Famus

Experience

Essential

• oUp to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
• oExperience of medical management of complex disease including respiratory/pleural disease

Desirable

• oTeaching and education of patients and staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT Intermediate level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Maths & English)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within Accounts Payable environment
• Knowledge of financial systems

Desirable

• An understanding of NHS accounting policies and procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

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

MANAGEMENT

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

PROFESSIONAL

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

SERVICE GOVERNANCE

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

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

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

Desirable

• Supervision Training

Expereince and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills and abilities

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Symes House

Peterson Square

Hartcliffe, Bristol

BS13 0BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. human Resources, Equality and Diversity or equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• CIPD Associate membership or higher
• Management, coaching, mentoring qualification
• Project Management Qualification e.g PRINCE 2

Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing advice to managers and staff on all aspects of workforce initiatives and engagement
• Experience of implementing new innovations and change projects across a complex organisation
• Supervising junior staff
• Working in a multi professional environment

Desirable

• Developing and implementing policies and Procedures
• Working pro-actively with trade unions
• Working within the NHS or public service organisation
• Developing training on HR related matters
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and documents including the delivery of presentations up to executive level

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of up-to-date employment legislation including the requirements of the Equality Act 2010
• Highly developed knowledge of the principles of FREDIE with a good understanding of protected and vulnerable groups
• Understanding of the national NHS People Plan and People Promise agenda

Desirable

• Principles of change management
• Knowledge of NHS workforce agenda, funding streams and wider healthcare economy
• Understanding of NHS terms and conditions of employment

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Business Support Centre

5 Beacon Way

Hull

HU3 4AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Other job requirements

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Heath Hospital, Block H

Rednal Road

Birmingham

B38 8HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

• To maintain and develop pharmacy (electronic) systems that support the business of both DCH and DHC pharmacy departments and wider Trusts. Specifically:
• To provide professional oversight of the EPMA system and any subsequent upgrades to ensure patient safety
• To maintain the integrity and function of the pharmacy stock control (PSC) and CMM EPMA system, prescription tracking system (PTS) and Wi-Fi environmental monitoring systems (AeroScout) Pharmacy Systems
• To optimise the existing EPMA system by developing analytical tools to support patient care such as clinical prioritisation and performance dashboards
• To support the System-wide digital medicines strategy and the development of a single medication record for the system (including the transition to Healthset EHR as required)
• To supervise development and review of SOPs for the operation and use of Pharmacy Systems
• To ensure the security of Pharmacy Systems to ensure only appropriate users can access such systems and only at a level appropriate to their role
• To ensure business continuity plans are in place
• To ensure systems are in place to maintain data quality
• To ensure Information Governance rules are observed
• To ensure training for users of Pharmacy Systems is available as required
• To assess upgrades to ensure they are fit for purpose and/or deliver benefits for the business and implement them as appropriate
• To liaise and network with other systems users (especially in Dorset) to learn and share best practice
• To have oversight of data management and reporting
• Be an active member of any system user groups

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• GPhC registered professional
• MPharm degree or equivalent.

Desirable

• Clinical diploma higher pharmacy degree or equivalent
• Membership of the RPSGB

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years' hospital Pharmacy experience at band 7 or above.
• Experience in supervising and managing pharmacists & pharmacy technicians and performing appraisals.
• Knowledge and experience of government health policies and legislation.
• Extensive knowledge & experience of EPMA systems
• Knowledge & experience of JAC pharmacy system
• Experience of project management on a Trust-wide basis.
• Experience of developing and delivering on CIP and QIPP projects
• Experience in risk management

Desirable

• Experience of managing digital systems
• Knowledge & experience of drug funding in NHS.

SKILLS & Application

Essential

• Critical appraisal skills.
• Influencing & negotiating skills to work with other senior managers within the Trust.
• Excellent communicator with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other members of the pharmacy management team.
• To be able to deal with conflict, especially when challenging prescribing.
• Ability to work with commissioners and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Ability to manage change effectively.
• Ability to be creative and inspirational in problem solving.
• Highly developed planning & organisational skills
• Clinical pharmacy skills & ability to resolve pharmaceutical care issues
• Highly developed physical skills to enable manipulation of fine tools or materials to assemble medicines

Desirable

• Excellent knowledge & understanding of disease states and their drug treatment.
• Articulate & confident.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Computer literate; able to use MS Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint proficiently.
• Highly effective time management skills
• Knowledge of risk management in the NHS.
• Ability to write up and present project and audit work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Escalating issues to the Lead Clinical Services Administrator as appropriate.

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

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

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

Supporting the induction of new staff members as required.

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

Clerical duties including photocopying and scanning.

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

Provide cover for colleagues when and where necessary.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Woodside, Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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