Job description

Job responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

Firstly, you will need strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.

It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

Outline of your main responsibilities within these two areas:

Client support:

Manage a caseload of between 20-25 people who have experienced mental health or substance misuse problems who wish to return to work, and challenge inequalities and discrimination experienced by the service users.

Prepare individuals for a return to work by supporting people to understand their skills, aspirations, and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and employment case management support.

Focus on rapid job search with service users, whilst utilising local support networks to help individuals overcome their barriers to employment.

Assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with in- work benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc. and continue providing this once in employment to ensure they retain work.

Deliver and promote employment workshops, employment surgeries and job clubs to service users who are not able to access the caseload.

Employer engagement and Service Promotion:

Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and proactive engagement with employers to open-up and secure paid employment.

Engage employers to access the hidden labour market or carving out jobs where specific tasks can be assigned by using a variety of methods such as face to face contact, social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn), phone and email.

Build effective working relationships with local training providers, local colleges and external employers to secure education opportunities and paid employment.

Provide advice and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going contact with supervisors to ensure job retention.

Build the profile of the employment service and promote co-production within the clinical team, alongside raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid work.

Throughout your role you will be implementing the evidence-based employment practice Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and its fidelity approach. The model focuses on delivering a person-centred, high-quality service and results, meeting and exceeding sustained job outcome targets for people accessing the service.

Another key part of this role is the administrative aspect, through keeping accurate and appropriate records of casework, providing information for monitoring and evaluation, and recording the progress of individuals. Thus, it is essential that the postholder is efficient, responsible, can maintain a high level of personal organisation and has strong IT skills of using word processor and data systems.

Person Specification

Previous experience (paid/unpaid)

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work

Desirable

• Own personal lived experience of using secondary mental health or addiction services
• Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
• Experience and knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/employment related benefits

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• A commitment to learning about and working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment.
• Good presentation, negotiation, and marketing skills. negotiation skills
• An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health challenges
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
• Basic word processing/computing skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment or the IPS model.
• An understanding of the Equality Act 2010.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Ability to provide vocational assessments and profiling.
• Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
• Ability to work in strength-based ways.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent workplace experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brent

Various Location within Brent

London

NW10 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Job Description, please see the Job Description attachment

Clinical Responsibilities

To undertake assessments of clients, identifying specific personality traits, emotional ability of service user to use groups and their capacity to work towards shared treatment goals.

Facilitate and co-facilitate Dialectical Based Treatment (DBT) and Or Mentalised based treatment (MBT)

To act as Lead Professional for an identified number of service users with severe personality disorder, establishing and maintaining a long-term supportive relationship.

To conduct joint home visits, for engagement purposes or emergency assessments, as clinically indicated.

To initiate and carry through safeguarding alerts where appropriate.

To work with service users within intimate and emotionally intense individual and group sessions, where their behaviour may be unpredictable and challenging.

To undertake risk assessments and manage risk as part of the treatment process to maintain a safe and therapeutically sensitive environment for all when faced with threats of verbal abuse, deliberate self-harm and violence to self and/or others.

To assess the needs of carers, and work with them to best support the service user, where consent is given/appropriate.

The service, which has a long history and is the only such service within the Trust, has undergone exciting developments in the past 24 months.

The service also has a track record of involvement in clinical research and links with the Division of Psychiatry at Imperial College London, including recently participating on a feasibility study for Structured Psychological Support (SPS).

If you want to be part of our exciting team then get in touch!

For more information visit our dedicated website;

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/mental-health-services/adult-and-older-adult/waterview-personality-disorder-service

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Relevant core professional qualification and registration (e.g. Nursing, Occupational therapy, Social work, Psychology, Psychotherapy).
• Training / knowledge of therapies relevant to Complex Emotional needs (Personality Disorder) , i.e. Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) and/Or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and application to practice.

Desirable

• Substantial postgraduate training and/or qualifications to diploma level relevant to personality disorder or models of practice.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• Post (core profession) qualification experience in mental health including managing a caseload under Lead Professional Care
• Experience of working therapeutically with people with Complex Emotional Needs.
• Experience of conducting psychologically informed assessment and compiling reports.
• Ability and experience in risk assessment and crisis management.
• Experience of co-facilitating groups

Desirable

• Experience of working in a dedicated personality disorder service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hathaway House

7F Woodfield Road

London

W9 2BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will support the clinical team by:

• Providing psychological assessments for adults with suspected autism under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist including psychometric and neuropsychological assessments.
• Working directly with adults, offering guidance, and information throughout the assessment process.
• Liaising with other professionals to ensure effective communication and coordination of clients care.
• Providing brief psychological intervention following diagnostic outcomes, including providing psychoeducation, signposting and onward care navigation.
• Assisting the MDT in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, confidentiality and information governance in accordance with Trust policies and local procedures.
• Working in line with professional, ethical and safeguarding standards at all times.
• Contributing to data collection, service evaluation and audit as outlined by service demands.
• Supporting administrative processes linked to clinical activity e.g. maintaining databases, outcome measures and waiting lists.
• Providing other administrative duties to ensure the effective running of the service (e.g. development of service literature, and patient resources, booking rooms, arranging meetings, taking minutes etc).

For a full list of responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of BPS

Desirable

• Further study or qualifications relevant to neurodevelopmental conditions

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do.

Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of people with autism and of methods of assessment and intervention
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Skills in providing supporting teaching and training provided by psychologists or others to other professional groups.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Desirable

• Skills in completing neuropsychological assessments

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding.
• Ability to manage verbal abuse and hostility directed at self.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingswood Centre

134 Honeypot Lane

NW9 9QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To offer specialist psychological assessment and intervention to patients attending the service
2. To provide specialist advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
3. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems.
4. To be responsible for implementing psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
5. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options, considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.
6. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
9. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of treatment.

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• Interest in psychosis and related training

Experience

Essential

• Assessed experience of working in a CMHT or similar complex care service working with patients with complexity and co-morbidity
• Relevant experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of representing Psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
• Experience of supervising other mental health staff.
• Experience of providing psychological support to service users with psychotic symptoms

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Post-Qualification practice of CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized psychological for psychosis and difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialized psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Post-qualification training and accreditation in CBT or other evidence-based psychological therapies

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfields House

Roe Green

London

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Prioritisation and Decision-Making:To facilitate the safe admission of mental health patients, especially those in emergency situations (e.g., via Emergency Departments and HBPoS).

You will support the CFH Team manager inassessing and prioritising patients who require urgent care while balancing the demands of planned mental health assessments.

Responsibility for managing the safe inpatient placement of high-risk community patients, ensuring they receive timely, appropriate care in a safe environment, requiring both clinical knowledge and also a compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.

To ensure careful recording and monitoring of bed status and bed requests. Accuracy in managing data is crucial to ensure that all admissions and discharges are tracked efficiently and in real-time.

At times you will be the senior clinician on duty and will be responsible for the co-ordination and smooth running of the service.

Efficient Bed Management & Patient Flow:To manage bed resources effectively, including internal transfers and repatriation to and from other Trusts; ensuring beds are allocated efficiently to meet the fluctuating demands of the mental health urgent care system.

To be proactive in anticipating challenges in patient flow and bed management and develop strategies to address them, ensuring continuous improvement in the system.

To be able to address challenges and provide solutions in real-time, ensuring that all patient flow requests are managed efficiently, and that patients receive timely care.

To escalate cases promptly to team leader as required

To stay up-to-date with national targets, Trust objectives, and related policies, thus ensuring that bed management and patient flow practices are compliant and optimised to meet organisational and regulatory standards.

Collaboration and Communication:To use strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across other internal Trust teams and external Trusts, collaborating with emergency teams, clinicians, and other health professionals to ensure smooth patient transitions and the safe management of resources.

To provide bed management support across various CNWL sites and teams, using strong communication and coordination skills to manage requests, prioritise admissions, and ensure continuity of care for mental health patients.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, social worker or Allied Health Professional with and registration to practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Up to date Practice Supervisor/ assessor qualification

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in acute mental health services post-registration
• Working knowledge of serious mental illness, relapse indicators and clinical risk assessment
• Experience working with Microsoft office and excellent IT skills
• Experience of adapting for change in the workplace and an amplitude for thriving in a role that constantly evolves
• To have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 /2007, The Mental Health Compact and Who pays?
• Understanding of role you pay in delivering the wider strategy of Trust
• Experience of providing supervision and support to junior staff

Desirable

• Use of system one
• Use of tableau
• Previous bed management experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to write clear, concise reports
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable to meet deadlines, commitments and priorities.
• High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive or performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
• Able to recognise and respect the values of diverse perspectives
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gordon Hospital

Bloomburg Street

London

SW1V 2RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 1. Project Management
• Coordinate and deliver a number of related project activities within the Division to achieve beneficial change in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust clinically, operationally and financially.
• Plan, track and support the implementation of project activities working with senior leads and senior clinicians, with agreed project management processes within the defined quality, time and cost constraints across clinical and non-clinical services
• Develop and maintain clear project documentation covering the fundamental components of projects (scope, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues and quality requirements)
• Monitor and report all aspects of project risk and issue management relating to projects you are supporting. This includes developing action plans to mitigate project risk factors where required
• Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive progress reports to ensure full project visibility and help facilitate change management and issue resolution
• Support each identified project stage ensuring all relevant milestones are attained and where necessary escalating deviations through project governance to ensure projects remain on schedule, in budget or to quality specification
• Administration of project/programme meetings (e.g. preparation of agendas, circulation of papers, capture of minutes and other outputs such as process maps)
• Participate in and organise project reviews to support with project evaluation including identifying and implementing lessons learned (methodology, deliverables, process).
• 2. Governance & Reporting
• Coordinate work with clinicians, managers and other staff across the Division to enable comprehensive and effective reporting to senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of non-performance reports provided to commissioners. Ensure that reports are appropriately reviewed and validated before they are issued and provide high-quality analysis of the information presented so that commissioners are given a comprehensive and considered picture of activity, service levels and any service issues.3. Financial Planning and Management
• Support as required on project to enable best value, ensuring that robust and detailed plans are in place to deliver the required level of efficiency savings
• Act as team lead for procurement processes for transformational projects, including working with senior managers on specification development, liaising closely with procurement, contracting and finance teams, monitoring progress, raising POs and tracking invoice providing an end to end service support to transformational partnerships and contracts
• Advise on processes and systems to identify, manage and deliver efficiency projects4. Service Improvement, Redesign and Transformation
• Coordinate work with clinicians, managers and other staff across the Division to develop and test new ideas and approaches that could bring about increased quality and efficiency, working closely with Divisional colleagues
• Deliver change management programmes within the Division, working across service areas with clinical teams and managers to improve delivery of services and outcomes for service users
• Coordinate stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests, in a range of situations working autonomously and as part of a team5. Personal Development
• Proactively participate in management supervision, annual objective setting and PDP/appraisal processes.
• Proactively identify continued professional development opportunities
• Attend and play an active part in the monthly Division-wide Business & Transformation Managers meetings6. Freedom to Act
• The post holder will be expected to work independently and without supervision.
• The post holder will be expected to interpret national and Trust policies and guidance and advise the Divisional Team of appropriate action.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

Desirable

• Specialist Qualification in Project Management

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Project delivery experience within a healthcare setting, preferably in mental health
• Experience of change management processes and methods acquired through training or experience
• Experience of working with groups of staff and patients across health communities, including working with senior clinicians and healthcare leaders
• Competent with software packages (e.g. MS Excel, Project, Visio etc.)
• Able to use collaboration software (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom etc.)

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health and learning disabilities transformational priorities set out in the NHS 10 Year Plan
• Knowledge and understanding of national, regional and local requirements to continuously improve quality and safety within mental health and learning disabilities services
• Experience of project management from initial design to completion
• Experience working within the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong organisational and planning skills. Able to deliver agreed objective within an agreed timeframe
• Team working skills - able to work as a key member of small teams to achieve results, including able to encourage collaborative working to improve services and performance particularly where there is resistance to change
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to present complex project plans at an appropriate level for the audience concerned
• Highly self-motivated. Sets themselves and helps others to set ambitious goals.
• Able to manage and relate complex and highly sensitive information to all levels of staff within the organisation
• Good communicator, able to influence and resolve issues with key stakeholders
• Flexible with ability to adapt and implement ideas in diverse situations
• Ability to write clear and concise documents.
• Evidence of financial/budgetary management and monitoring 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

350 Euston Road

Regent's Place

London

NW1 3AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Please contact the team for any additional information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse - RMN
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the community / mental health services either as a band 5 nurse, a student nurse or health care assistant.
• Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
• Able to maintain electronic patient records Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing
• Medicines management and administration
• Manual Handling patients

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
• Demonstrate Knowledge and skills in assessing and managing risk Demonstrate ability to co-ordinate a team and it's day to day work.
• Demonstrate ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis.
• Demonstrate understanding of CPA and it's application. Demonstrate good communication skills, including listening, reflecting, empathy, facilitation, persuasion, motivation, negotiation, education and reassurance, even in challenging and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrate ability to determine and reduce risk to self, clients and others.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role of HTT and of the social model of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of issues and developments within Mental Health and the National Health Service.
• Demonstrate ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach which considers the needs of the whole person
• Demonstrate ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work professionally with challenging and difficult behaviours

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of audit and research.
• Demonstrate the ability to promote the HTT to clients, other professional and non-professional groups.
• Demonstrate ability to work as an autonomous clinician.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crane Ward Riverside Centre

Riverside Centre - Crane Ward Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, Greater London, UB8

London

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Memory Service Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership within the Memory Service, promoting a multidisciplinary approach to the assessment, diagnosis and management of people with dementia.
• Oversee referral screening, triage, assessment and care planning, ensuring patients and carers receive timely, evidence-based interventions and support.
• Act as an expert resource for dementia care, mental health, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, medication management, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and safeguarding processes.
• Support patients, families and carers throughout the dementia pathway, providing education, advice, emotional support and strategies to manage complex and challenging behaviours.
• Deputise for the Memory Service Manager and contribute to the strategic development of the service, ensuring compliance with national standards, legislation and Trust objectives.
• Lead, supervise and support staff through appraisal, clinical supervision, performance management, mentorship and workforce development activities.
• Foster effective communication and partnership working with GPs, primary care networks, social care, acute trusts, voluntary organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor service performance, quality standards, activity data and KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Lead on clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development projects, ensuring practice remains evidence-based and aligned with current research and best practice guidance.
• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation, record keeping, confidentiality and information governance across the service.
• Manage resources effectively, including caseload allocation, staffing, sickness absence, health and safety responsibilities and day-to-day operational demands.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, supporting student placements, staff training, research activity and the implementation of innovation within the service.
• Maintain oversight of risk management and complex case reviews, ensuring safe, person-centred and legally compliant care for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• RMN qualification and current registration
• Diploma / Degree in subject related to Mental Health

Desirable

• SLICE or equivalent.
• Educated to degree/masters level.
• Nurse Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake this.
• RGN

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience as a qualified mental health practitioner
• Experience of working with people with Dementia and an in depth knowledge of Dementia Care
• Risk assessment/management.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Ability to apply research to practice.
• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills/psychosocial interventions/brief solution focused therapy.
• A successful track record in making improvements in service delivery or operational effectiveness
• A successful track record in managing staff effectively, including improving performance

Desirable

• Other relevant post registration experience.
• Audit and Research.
• Experience managing budgets
• Exposure to delivering service change

KILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act (1983), the Mental Health Code of Practice and the CPA process.
• Ability to reflect on and evaluate one's own practice, and A/I accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess junior staff and learners.

Other

Essential

• Able to exercise initiative, flexibility and tact.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively.
• Understanding/implementation of Equal Opportunities

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House

Bentley House, 15-21 Headstone Drive

Harrow

HA3 5QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake regular clinical activity to maintain clinical skills

Clinical dental nursing including delivery of specialist skills (e.g. radiography, special care and/or sedation) in a range of settings, including clinics, general hospitals, Domiciliary care and Prisons.

Ability to use technical and observational skills when monitoring and treating patients.

Supervision and support for clinical dental nursing staff who are undertaking training programmes to gain additional skills. This may include portfolio sign off and mentoring as appropriate.

Role model appropriate leadership behaviours

Involved in business planning and provides data and reports as necessary

Ability to represent dental nurses as a professional group at various Trust wide fora

Oversee student placements within the service

Support and maintain a learning environment at work, including identification of individual and team learning and development needs. This will include liaison with the Dental Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for Training & Development

Supporting the Dental Senior Leadership team to initiate any changes associated with clinical and service policies/procedures

Interprets and implements organisational policy as well as available standards and such as DoH policy and guidance along with Dental Leadership Team for service

Accountable to Dental Senior Leadership Team for provision and delivery of service to users

Support service delivery by ensuring that clinics are staffed to appropriate levels

Completion of management and performance reporting within appropriate timescales

Management of leave and absence issues within the dental nursing workforce, and escalating concerns appropriately to dental Senior Leadership Team

Ensuring all equipment is in working order and maintained appropriately. Ensure that maintenance contracts are in place and reviewed annually.

Maintenance of cross infection control processes and adherence to service and Trust policies on decontamination of instruments

Direct line management of Dental Nursing staff and clinical admin staff, including appraisals, supervision and development of clinical skills as well as dealing HR aspects including disciplinary and grievance matters and recruitment and selection decisions

To facilitate team meetings/service improvement meetings and ensure information is disseminated in a timely manner

Participation in audit and other activities to support effective governance procedures within the service and Trust

Contribute to maintenance of Service guidelines, policies and procedures including review of policies as necessary

Management of patient data and entry of information on Carestream sensei dental system

Responsible for management of appraisal and supervision information and records including reviewing and reporting monthly appraisal and mandatory training data and ensuring that Dental staff are appropriately trained and supported to practice safely

Submits internal returns such as CQC quarterly returns

Responsible for associated tasks such as ensuring BSA are in receipt of clinical dental claims

The post holder must maintain high standards in relation to confidentiality of information relating to staff and patients

There will be a responsibility to investigate and manage incidents and complaints.

Attendance at operational and other relevant meetings as requested both in within the dental service and wider Trust

The Dental Nurse Manager will be required to liaise with other agencies to assist in the efficient delivery of dental services e.g. Hospitals, Secure Unit personnel, GDPs etc

• The postholder will manage effective communications with a range of people in a range of clinical and non-clinical situations, including dental staff, other Trust staff and departments, and partners in other NHS Trusts and agencies
• The postholder should be able to demonstrate ability to adapt communication style to best effect in different situations and audiences and will require negotiation and persuasive skills
• Will be expected to undertake conversations of a sensitive and confidential nature relating to staff performance and other HR processes
• There will be a requirement to discuss sensitive or emotive issues when necessary with patients and colleagues including complex condition related information
• Deals with conflicting views where there may be significant issues such as transitional change
• Deals with staff issues and initial response to patient complaints in challenging situations.
• Accurate and contemporaneous records should be maintained in relation to appraisals and 1-1 meetings, patient records and service information systems
• On occasion gives formal presentation based on professional knowledge and clinical skills.
• To demonstrate the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and compliance with the standards for dental professionals laid down by the GDC
• To take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining professional knowledge and competence in line with the personal development plan agreed at annual appraisal
• Demonstrate a professional approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
• Up to date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the General Dental Councils requirement for lifelong learning.
• To gain required security clearance to work in secure settings.
• Attend mandatory training as required by CNWL and the Dental Service.
• Have and maintain full registration with the General Dental Council and complete CPD in line with GDC requirements
• Take responsibility for personal development
• Have a commitment to high professional standards
• Be able to travel to work at other dental sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport and therefore the post holder would be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to meet these needs
• To contribute to and lead on quality improvement projects and clinical governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
• Full registration with General Dental Council
• Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate
• Post graduate qualification
• Management qualification or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing with people about difficult matters & / in difficult situations.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards.

Experience

Essential

• Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff.
• Experience of using dental software packages
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of leading a clinic or specific area of nursing

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience within a service providing care to patients with additional needs.
• Current or recent experience working as a dental nurse manager with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under intravenous and inhalation sedation.
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia.
• Experience of working in secure settings
• Experience of working with a dentist to carry out screenings or epidemiological surveys.

Personal disposition

Essential

• Ability to maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brookside Health centre

station way west

Aylesbury

HP20 2SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs. As a senior therapist in a small team, you will support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable

• oMembership to appropriate CEN

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of student placements/ experience reflecting clinical caseload
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Awareness of prioritisation issues within client group
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups
• Ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Awareness of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral on to dysphagia team.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
• Strong interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate good organisational, analytical and reflection skills
• Is able to independently travel across the city, carrying all necessary equipment safely
• Evidence of collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving 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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bletchley Therapy Unit

Whalley Drive

Milton Keynes

MK3 6EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job description for more information

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide professional legal advice and representation on behalf of the Trust on issues, processes, legal claims/concerns/disputes/risk management, policy and procedures.

To represent the Trust in formal negotiations, legal proceedings, at courts, tribunals, or other venues, undertaking advocacy where appropriate.

To take and maintain detailed and accurate notes of meetings, such as court hearings, witness meetings, tribunals, case conferences and other key activities as appropriate.

To draft advice and formal legal documentation, such as formal legal correspondence witness statements, instructions to counsel and experts, agreements, contractual documentation, court documents and forms, or policies.

To work autonomously with responsibility for the day to day management of their own case load.

To work with the trust legal case and document management systems and processes, to securely create, store and share documents, to enter and maintain key information.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Governance department and others and contribute to the legal database.
• Provide in-house legal advice, training and support across the departments.
• Provide representation or support external insurer/panel firms in the conduct of ET claims).
• Initial review of FOI/SARS for disclosure.
• To assist the Asst Director of People Partnering in ensuring that all new ET claims are reviewed, that they provide sufficient information relating to the claims in accordance with the relevant Policies and that a file is created. Liaise with the Claimants solicitors to obtain sufficient information to ensure compliance.
• To identify any claims where there is a litigation risk and reporting these claims to the trust.
• Support with the management of complex and/or contentious cases by ensuring that all evidence is requested and obtained in a timely manner, escalating cases where responses are not forthcoming.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Law degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
• Relevant Legal Knowledge

Desirable

• A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx
• NHS/public sector background

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant employment law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice.
• Extensive experience in drafting documents
• An excellent understanding of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge of current NHS terms and conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of key issues within the NHS and/or other public sector organizations
• Extensive experience of reviewing large numbers of documents
• Defendant litigation/ experience in employment law
• Experience of making presentations to legal 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.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

350 Euston Road - Regents Place

London

NW1 3AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide highly specialist psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapeutic assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources

Formulate and implement plans for the formal treatment and/or management of the child/ young persons problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings

Be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, grounded in the principles and techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These will include long and short term interventions as appropriate to need

Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans

Provide highly specialist expertise, advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to children and young peoples formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• ACP-recognised pre-clinical training to Master's level (or equivalent).
• Post-graduate doctoral-level training in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at an ACP-accredited training school.
• To hold a professional registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
• Evidence of compliance with ACP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations
• Experience of working psychologically with children and young people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of skills in group work
• Experience of work with care-givers/families
• 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 working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care

Desirable

• Experience of the application of clinical psychology or psychotherapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge, Skills and Professional Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for with children and young people with mental health presentations
• Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting
• Well-developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
• Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non-professional groups and assistants

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Valid drivers licence and the ability to drive to different bases

Desirable

• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus, Standing Way

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention

To provide appropriate highly specialist intervention / assessment and evaluate outcomes.

To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children 0-19.

To facilitate relevant professionals/parents to carry out speech and language therapy programmes/strategies/advice

To monitor the effectiveness of speech and language therapy programmes/strategies/advice being delivered by other relevant professionals/parents and adjust as necessary

To make a differential diagnosis, including complex cases, on the basis of evidence from assessment.

To develop clear packages of care based on best practice and differential diagnosis and to use highly specialist clinical knowledge to inform case management.

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.

To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in own highly specialist clinical area.

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and supervisors and identify own strengths and development needs.

To manage caseload independently and to prioritise workload using highly specialist

To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek to resolve using highly developed negotiation skills, seeking further support from team leader if necessary

To ensure that children / young people, their families and schools / nurseries are involved in the planning and implementation of their care

To maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of children & their families, especially when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the childs difficulties and its implications.

To attend case conferences & core group meetings for children / young people on the caseload, where appropriate

To submit safeguarding reports to case conferences ad reviews

To record all concerns and discussions/supervision regarding safeguarding issues in Systmone clinical notes

To attend safeguarding supervision for all children / young people with a Child Protection Plan at least every 12 weeks

To provide safeguarding supervision (when trained) for team members on a rotational basis.

To work independently and to access clinical supervision sessions on a regular basis & actively contribute to own appraisal on an annual basis.

To collate evidence of professional development related to the RCSLT CPD log

To demonstrate highly developed negotiation skills across a range of issues and to negotiate with others around case management in highly complex cases.

To deal with complaints sensitively avoiding escalation where possible, and to inform the team leader in a timely fashion.

To communicate highly complex information from assessments and ongoing therapy to children / young people, families and other professionals.

To write outcome focused reports, and programmes/target sheets reflecting highly specialist knowledge which meet the needs of the child / young person

To support the development of, and adhere to, service plans and policies giving constructive feedback as appropriate.

To advise team leader on issues of service shortfall or pressure.

To assume delegated leadership responsibilities and tasks as requested by TL.

To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.

To report all incidents in a timely fashion and access learning following incident investigation outcomes & complaints. Attend training to complete incident investigations.

To support other team members in the reporting of incidents in a timely fashion

To work within legal frameworks including: SEND reforms e.g Statutory EHCP assessments, London safeguarding procedures and policies.

To attend, contribute to and present at Team and Departmental meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent (minimum of 2:2 or equivalent)
• oFurther training courses relevant to the post
• oAttendance at special interest group/ clinical excellence group
• oHealth and Care Professions Council licence to practice.
• o Registered member of relevant organisation eg Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and other relevant bodies
• o Successful completion of highly specialist/expert short courses including ASD, Education practice

Desirable

• oFirst class honours degree or equivalent
• oSuccessful completion of highly specialist advanced post graduate study at MSc or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive experience of working in a mainstream/special school as a therapist
• oTraining and experience of working with children with eating and swallowing difficulties
• oExperience of working within multidisciplinary /multi-agency team. Detailed knowledge of multi-disciplinary team approaches
• oExperience of managing/supervising more junior staff and students and participating in appraisal
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oExperience of assessing children using the ADOS assessment too
• oExperience of working with other agencies
• oManagement experience, undertaking delegated departmental duties at Band 6 level or above

Desirable

• oExperience of leading audits
• oParticipate in research / evaluation of practice Knowledge of basic qualitative & quantitative research approaches and of the key elements of writing a research protocol.
• oLeadership of and /or [participation in a special interest group across disciplines

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to prioritise and manage time effectively
• oAbility to mentor and support junior therapists and students promoting clinical excellence in self and others
• oAbility to clearly communicate assessment findings giving verbal and written reports that deliver complex information to carers, young people and other health professionals
• oKnowledge of advanced approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour , mental health needs or in high levels of distress
• oDemonstrate knowledge of standards of practice and guidelines e.g. HCPC Professional Conduct Guidelines
• oDemonstrate an awareness of current legislation and act in accordance e.g. Child protection
• oImplementation of national initiatives and legislation relating to Health and Social Care in relation to children with developmental concerns and disabilitie
• oAbility to be actively involve in development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
• oEvidence of knowledge of conditions likely to be encountered in Community Paediatrics and their impact on a child's functional abilities, independence and development e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Co-ordination Disorders, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Severe Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delay.
• oWorking knowledge and understanding of a highly specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate the strengths and needs of young people (birth -19) who present with a wide range of needs (as relevant to professional discipline)

Other

Essential

• Be proficient in data management and information governance and comfortable with learning new clinical record keeping systems
• Demonstrate ability to analyse performance data and high quality performance reports
• Be computer literate with working knowledge and ability to use appropriate computer software

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodlands Centre

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and dedication to contribute to our dynamic and innovative team, we would be delighted to hear from you. We encourage all prospective applicants to review the attached Job Description (JD) and Person Specification (PS) for detailed information about the role and its requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality services while ensuring that patients, carers, and their families receive a positive and compassionate experience. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust's commitment to excellence by supporting the delivery of patient-centred care and maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports
• Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
• IT Skills: Able to maintain electronic patient records. Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing
• Nursing Skills: You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct
• Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care
• Mentor, teach and support others in the team
• Supervise others in the team
• Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working

Previous Experience

Essential

• You need previous experience of working in the community / mental health services either as a nurse, a student nurse or health care assistant.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staff
• Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treated
• Able and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselves
• Able and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals

Other

Essential

• Able to work efficiently in the community

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riverside Centre Mental Health

Pield Heath Road

London

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide visible and accessible leadership across the service, supporting a diverse workforce of clinical and non-clinical staff. You will be responsible for translating strategic and operational priorities into clear plans, maintaining effective governance and ensuring that the service delivers against its contractual, quality, performance and financial requirements.

Working collaboratively with clinical leaders and senior managers, you will contribute to business planning, service transformation and the development of innovative and sustainable models of care. You will also build strong relationships with GPs, primary care teams, commissioners, specialist mental health services, social care, employment services and voluntary-sector partners.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Providing effective operational leadership and management for Milton Keynes Talking Therapies.
• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary workforce, promoting staff wellbeing, development, engagement and high performance.
• Monitoring activity, outcomes, waiting times and other contractual and quality indicators.
• Analysing performance and financial information and developing improvement plans where required.
• Managing the services allocated financial resources, budget position, forecasting and efficiency requirements.
• Ensuring robust arrangements for clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management, audit and quality assurance.
• Overseeing recruitment, retention, appraisal, supervision, training and other workforce processes.
• Leading service improvement and change projects within agreed timescales and resources.
• Ensuring that complaints, incidents and identified risks are thoroughly investigated and that resulting actions are implemented.
• Promoting accessible, responsive and non-stigmatising services that reflect local needs.
• Representing the service at internal and external meetings.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
• Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes.

Desirable

• Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
• Management of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans.
• Experience of modernising services without additional resources.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders
• Ability to present information clearly.
• An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives.
• Able to hold professionals and peers to account.
• An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and nonclinical risks.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stantonbury Health Centre

Purbeck, Stantonbury

Milton Keynes

MK14 6BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed in delivering good quality, patient-centred care to patients in the community? Would you like to be part of our well led, supportive and highly clinically skilled, Urgent Response Team based within Hillingdon?

We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker for 37.5 hours a week who is caring, committed and motivated to work within our community nursing teams. As an HCSW, you will play a crucial role in supporting the registered nurses in delivering high quality, clinical care and rehabilitation with patients in their own homes. You will be a valued member of the community nursing team and receive training and support on a multitude of clinical skills, in order to practice confidently and safely within the community. To enhance your profession, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) are investing in apprenticeship programmes and are keen to offer the opportunity for HCSW to develop into Nursing Associate Band 4 post holders.

For this position you will need to be a confident individual who is able to build good relationships with patients, their families and carers; and work in partnership with the Multi-disciplinary Team. Previous Community experience is not essential, but you will need to demonstrate that you have any understanding and awareness of autonomous working in a community setting. We are looking for people with previous experience of caring and ideally you will have a care qualification such as NVQ/QCF Level 3 or be able to demonstrate considerable experience in this field. We would expect you to be competent to work on your own, under the supervision of nurses and expect that you will have some clinical skills and knowledge.

Our Hillingdon Urgent Response service operates 7 days a week and you will be expected to work on a rota system.

In return for your commitment to the Hillingdon Urgent Response service, you will receive all of the support and development you need to consolidate your knowledge and skills which will prepare you for professional progression within the district nursing profession. We will also provide access to continuing professional development resources which will support you to complete modules to help you develop a clinical specialty aligned to the needs of the service. CNWL is recognised locally and nationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare.

We aim to employ only the best health care professionals with our teams frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy development.

As the position will require you to visit various locations throughout our supported area, an essential criteria would be for a valid UK driving licence as well as access to a car enabling to travel around the borough of Hillingdon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
• GCSE English and Mathematics level C or above

Desirable

• Foundation degree in nursing or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing care in a clinic setting
• Experience of working with older people

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with dementia or other cognitive impairments
• Experience of supervision in practice as a supervisee

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Able to communicate with people who are in pain or distress with calm and compassion
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
• Be able to identify risks to patients and seek guidance from Team Leader/ Deputy Team Leader

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Good inter-personal skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort house

Cricket Field Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information on the job role requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical1.1 To provide manage a caseload of service users with multiple, enduring and complex mental health needs through provision of therapeutic care and treatment in the individuals own home and othercommunity venues.1.2 To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for service users within the hub in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.1.3 To provide full vocational needs assessment, advice and on-going intervention related to an individuals vocational needs.1.4 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.1.5 To apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts Research and Development Strategy; to lead andsupervise junior staff in this practice as required.1.6 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches.1.7 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientedtowards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.1.8 To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.1.9 To identify opportunities and needs for group work in the community and to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate community groups which promote social inclusion for service users.1.10 To establish links with the CNWL Recovery College; and as appropriate, deliver courses within the college alongside peer trainers.1.11 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental illness and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.1.12 To determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on service users functional ability and

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist.
• Practice Educator training

Desirable

• Post qualification training in relevant mental health therapeutic skills.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience working in mental health settings as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working with service users presenting with a wide range of complex mental health conditions.
• Experience of delivering healthy lifestyle interventions.
• Experience in assessment and interventions related to physical healthcare needs.
• Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of drafting group protocols and setting up / facilitating groups / group programme.
• Supervision of OT students / non-qualified staff.
• Experience of partnership working in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for patients.
• Experience in completing HONOS screening clustering tool / Risk Assessment Tools.

Desirable

• Experience of working in adult mental health community team.
• Experience in audit / research projects

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice.
• Good communication skills written, verbal, listening and use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, telephone etc.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of an MDT.
• Individual/group work skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Able to work creatively to engage patients.
• Timely reporting and record keeping.
• To actively supervise both OT students and unqualified staff.
• Regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning opportunities as part of ongoing CPD.
• Recovery focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
• To determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations.
• Good understanding of the application of risk assessment and risk management strategies which facilitates a patient's recovery.
• Good awareness of the principles of safeguarding and how to implement this in practice.

Desirable

• Research and development at graduate level.
• Knowledge of the theory underpinning the Model of Human Occupation.
• Completion of OT medication management training.
• To have completed practice placement educators' course.

Attitudes, aptitudes and personal characteristics

Essential

• High level of personal motivation.
• Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity.
• Good organisational skills and ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to encourage patient participation and ensure a high delivery of customer service.
• Flexible in approach.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to use initiative.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge and skills.
• Ability to take on responsibility.
• To act as a positive role model for junior 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.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QPP Community Mental Health Hub

7A Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

To be responsible for the day-to-day support of the office and, in conjunction with the Office Manager. participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of office practices and procedures.

• To arrange transport and book outpatient appointments as necessary.
• To understand health and safety regulation and assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and visitors to the department in accordance with Fire and Health and Safety procedures.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels of stationery and other clinical equipment are always maintained.
• To carry out a range of administrative tasks and to be able to provide cover for other administrative/secretarial staff as and when required.
• Assist the team to carry out audits.
• Provide non-clinical advice and information, acting as patient advice and liaison officer

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• English, GCSE or 'O' levels or other equivalent qualification
• RSA II or equivalent secretarial qualification
• Good command of written and spoken English

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial/administrative experience.
• Substantial experience of dealing with members of the public both face to face and on the phone.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or related setting
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and IT knowledge including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a flexible and organised manner, to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrate effective organisational ability over a wide range of tasks, eg. typing, filing, data inputting and ad hoc requests.
• Confidence to work on own initiative and to consult as needed
• An appreciation and respect for the needs of people with mental health problems and their families and an ability to deal with aggressive or distressed clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately and understand the issues involved.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.

Desirable

• Able to use other software packages such as Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to use e-mail.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster QPP Community Mental Health Hub

7a Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Process payroll transactions accurately and within agreed payroll deadlines.Process and validate new starter, contractual changes, transfers and leaver transactions within ESR.

Review and validate employee data including pay band, salary, contractual hours, cost centres and employment details.

Process overtime, enhancements, allowances, deductions, salary amendments, retrospective adjustments and contractual changes.

Undertake payroll validation and quality assurance checks.

Validate payroll processing runs and investigate discrepancies.

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, underpayments and overpayments.

Reconcile payroll transactions and payroll reports.

Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Support monthly, supplementary and year-end payroll activities.

Process Occupational Sick Pay in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.

Process Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) and Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP).

Produce payroll reports and management information as required.

Process NHS Pension Scheme opt-out requests for new starters.

Validate pension opt-out documentation and update ESR records accordingly.

Ensure payroll deductions are amended accurately following opt-out requests.

Maintain accurate records and audit trails relating to pension opt-out activity.

Respond to administrative enquiries relating to pension opt-out processing.

Signpost employees to NHS Pensions where specialist pension advice is required.

Process travel, mileage, subsistence, relocation and other authorised expense claims.

Process employee expense claims using Giltbyte Easy Expenses.

Validate and process expense claims ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are provided.

Investigate and resolve employee and manager queries relating to expenses.

Liaise with Finance colleagues regarding discrepancies and payment issues.

Support reconciliations between Giltbyte Easy Expenses, ESR and payroll processes.

Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements relating to expenses and reimbursements.

Administer payroll-related employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.

Process benefit-related payroll deductions and amendments.

Maintain accurate records relating to employee benefits and reward programmes.

Support communication and promotion of Trust benefits and reward initiatives, including Perkbox.

Respond to employee and manager enquiries relating to benefits and reward schemes.

Liaise with benefit providers and internal stakeholders to resolve administrative queries.

Support enrolment, amendment and leaver processes relating to employee benefits and reward programmes.

Manage payroll, pension, expenses and benefits cases received through the Employee Service Centre (ESC) Portal and other approved channels.

Review, prioritise and process cases within agreed service standards.

Maintain ownership of cases through to resolution.

Provide timely, professional and accurate updates to employees and managers.

Ensure actions and outcomes are recorded accurately within the ESC Portal.

Escalate complex or high-risk cases where appropriate.

Monitor caseloads and identify opportunities for service improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to CIPP Certificate in Payroll Practice level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience gained through substantial payroll experience.
• oGCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualification.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• oCIPP Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent qualification.
• oESR Payroll training.
• oNHS Payroll training.
• oQualification in Customer Service, Business Administration, Finance or Human Resources.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExperience working within a payroll, finance, HR, workforce, employee services or shared services environment.
• oExperience processing payroll transactions accurately and within strict deadlines.
• oSignificant experience using ESR for payroll and workforce transactions.
• oKnowledge and practical application of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (Agenda for Change).
• oUnderstanding of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• oExperience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
• oExperience managing customer enquiries and resolving complex queries.
• oExperience using payroll, workforce or finance systems.
• oProficient use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• oKnowledge of data protection, confidentiality and information governance principles.

Desirable

• oExperience working in an NHS payroll environment.
• oExperience using the Employee Service Centre (ESC) Portal.
• oExperience using Giltbyte Easy Expenses, Perkbox or similar systems.
• oExperience processing NHS Pension Scheme opt-out requests.
• oExperience administering employee expenses, benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.
• oExperience undertaking payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• oExperience supporting induction and onboarding activities.
• oExperience supporting audits and data validation exercises.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.
• Strong reconciliation and data validation skills
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to explain payroll, pension, expenses and benefits information clearly

Desirable

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience producing management information.
• Experience supporting service improvement initiatives
• Experience testing payroll, expenses or benefits systems.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oProfessional and customer-focused.
• oReliable and accountable.
• oHighly organised and methodical.
• oPositive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• oFlexible and adaptable.
• oCommitted to delivering high-quality services.
• oDemonstrates integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
• oAble to develop effective working relationships.
• oCommitted to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Argo Site

CNWL NHS Offices, 180 Kilburn Park Road

Kilburn

NW6 5FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Process and validate payroll transactions accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Administer payroll transactions including new starters, leavers, contractual amendments, pay progression, salary adjustments and retrospective payments.

Process statutory payments including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and sickness payments.

Calculate and process overpayments, underpayments and salary recoveries.

Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee pay queries.

Ensure payroll processing complies with NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, Agenda for Change, Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions and statutory legislation.

Support payroll reconciliations, balancing activities and payroll validation processes.

Assist with internal and external payroll audits.

Produce payroll reports and management information as required.

Monitor payroll performance and identify areas for service improvement.

Administer employee expenses through approved Trust systems, including Giltbyte Easy Expenses or successor systems.

Review, validate and authorise expense claims in accordance with Trust policies and HMRC guidance.

Investigate and resolve employee and manager queries relating to expenses.

Monitor compliance with expenses procedures and escalate concerns where appropriate.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of expenses administration processes.

Support the administration of employee benefits and reward programmes.

Administer Perkbox and other approved employee benefits platforms.

Assist employees and managers with enquiries regarding employee benefits and reward schemes.

Maintain accurate records relating to benefits and reward programmes.

Support initiatives that promote employee engagement and wellbeing.

Process NHS Pension Scheme opt-out requests and pension-related payroll transactions.

Ensure pension deductions are accurately applied through payroll.

Maintain accurate pension records and payroll data.

Liaise with NHS Pensions and internal stakeholders regarding pension enquiries.

Support employees and managers with pension-related payroll queries.

Provide day-to-day operational supervision and support to Band 4 Payroll, Pensions, Expenses and Benefits Officers.

Assist the Team Leader and Deputy Head in managing operational service delivery and workforce performance.

Allocate, coordinate and monitor workloads to ensure payroll deadlines and service standards are achieved.

Monitor work quality, productivity and compliance with departmental procedures.

Act as the first point of escalation for complex payroll and operational issues.

Undertake quality assurance reviews and provide feedback to colleagues.

Support attendance management, workforce planning and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Identify learning and development needs and support staff training activities.

Participate in recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.

Promote a positive, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.

Deputise for the Team Leader as required.

Support Trust-wide induction programmes for new employees.

Deliver presentations on payroll, pensions, expenses, benefits and reward services as part of corporate induction events.

Ensure new starters receive guidance regarding payroll processes, salary payments, pension arrangements, employee benefits and expenses procedures.

Lead local induction programmes for new Payroll, Pensions, Benefits and Reward team members.

Develop and maintain induction materials, user guides and training documentation.

Provide coaching, mentoring and technical support to colleagues.

Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the department.

Deliver a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to employees and managers.

Respond to enquiries received through the Employee Service Centre (ESC) and other approved communication channels.

Provide specialist advice on payroll, expenses, pensions, benefits and reward matters.

Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly, accurately and professionally.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with:

Employees

Managers

Human Resources

Finance

NHS Pensions

HMRC

Employee benefit providers

External organisations and stakeholders

Maintain and update employee records within ESR and associated systems.

Ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness across payroll, pensions, benefits and expenses systems.

Produce routine and ad-hoc reports using ESR, Excel and relevant reporting tools.

Analyse payroll and workforce data, identifying anomalies and trends.

Support testing of system upgrades, configuration changes and implementation projects.

Contribute to the development of reporting and management information capabilities.

Ensure compliance with:

NHS Terms and Conditions of Service:

Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions

Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service

NHS Pension Scheme Regulations

HMRC legislation

PAYE and National Insurance regulations

Standing Financial Instructions

UK GDPR

Data Protection ActTrust policies and procedures

Support audit activities and implementation of audit recommendations.

Maintain confidentiality of employee and organisational information.

Escalate risks, incidents and concerns through appropriate channels.

Support the continuous development of payroll governance and control frameworks.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, NHS Terms and Conditions and pension regulations.

Participate in mandatory training, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Support equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Comply with Trust Health and Safety requirements.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to CIPP Certificate level or equivalent payroll qualification, knowledge and experience.
• oGCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• oCIPP Diploma qualification or working towards.
• oMembership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
• oLeadership or supervisory qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• oComprehensive knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.
• oComprehensive knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including pay progression, unsocial hours payments, overtime, sickness absence and family leave provisions.
• oComprehensive knowledge of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
• oDetailed knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• oKnowledge of NHS Pension Scheme Regulations.
• oKnowledge of payroll legislation and best practice.
• oKnowledge of ESR and NHS payroll systems.
• oUnderstanding of payroll controls, audit requirements and quality assurance processes.
• oKnowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Information Governance requirements.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of employee benefits and reward schemes.
• oKnowledge of NHS workforce processes.
• oUnderstanding of NHS financial governance requirements.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent payroll administration skills.
• oStrong attention to detail and accuracy.
• oAbility to interpret and apply complex NHS contractual provisions.
• oExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to supervise and support Band 4 staff effectively.
• oAbility to allocate and coordinate workloads.
• oAbility to coach, mentor and develop colleagues.
• oAbility to deliver induction sessions and training presentations.
• oAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• oCompetent ESR and payroll systems user.
• oAbility to work independently and use initiative.
• oAbility to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• oExcellent customer service skills.

Desirable

• oExperience developing procedures, guidance documents and training materials.
• oExperience supporting service transformation and improvement initiatives.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within a payroll environment.
• Experience processing end-to-end payroll transactions
• Experience interpreting and applying NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.
• Experience interpreting and applying Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
• Experience using ESR and integrated payroll systems
• Experience resolving complex payroll queries and discrepancies
• Experience producing payroll reports and analysing payroll data
• Experience supervising, coordinating or overseeing the day-to-day work of colleagues
• Experience supporting staff induction, training and development.

Desirable

• NHS payroll experience.
• Experience within Payroll, Pensions, Benefits and Reward Services.
• Experience administering employee expenses
• Experience using Giltbyte Easy Expenses.
• Experience using Perkbox or similar benefits platforms
• Experience participating in service improvement initiatives.
• Experience delivering presentations and training sessions.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oProfessional and customer focused.
• oOrganised and methodical.
• oReliable and accountable.
• oFlexible and adaptable.
• oCommitted to continuous improvement.
• oMaintains confidentiality and integrity.
• oDemonstrates Trust values and behaviours.

Desirable

• oInnovative and proactive approach to work.
• oCommitment to workforce development and service excellence.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Argo Site

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust

180 Kilburn Park Road

NW6 5FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychology service to service users of Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH) and personally provide highly specialist clinical input.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead psychology specialist

To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists within Bentley House CMHH.

To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.

To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.

To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialist psychology service to service users of Bentley House CMHH.

To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in CMHH.

To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.

To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

To act as a named worker and take responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans and associated tasks to support the wellbeing of service users of the CMHH.

KR 2 Responsibilities for team or service clinical functioning

To co-ordinate (and chair) meetings to ensure effective functioning, review and quality of the psychology service within Bentley House CMHH.

To take a lead in ensuring a psychologically informed framework for the CMHH.

To take a lead in developing the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.

To advise other members of the service on specialist psychological care of clients.

To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans.

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

KR 3 Policy and service development

To implement policies and procedures in own area of work.

To identify any aspects of Bentley House CMHH, which could be improved and propose changes to practices or procedures that affect Bentley House CMHH and may also affect other services.

To initiate and implement service development projects, as agreed with clinical/professional lead.

To participate in the ongoing implementation of new initiatives (e.g. national guidelines) across relevant services.

To lead the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

KR 4 Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed.

KR 5 Management and supervision

To provide clinical leadership to more junior psychologists, psychotherapists and other professionals, as appropriate.

To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychologists.

To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism.

To contribute to the appraisal of more junior psychologists, as appropriate.

To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychologists, as appropriate.

KR 6 Teaching and Training

To undertake teaching and training of pre and post- qualification psychologists and specialised training to other professions as appropriate.

To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the CMHH by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychology and adult mental health and by implementing knowledge gained in practice.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry, in those parts of the service for which the post-holder has leadership responsibility.

KR 8 Research and development

To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits

To initiate and carry out appropriate research and service evaluation to support the ongoing development of the service.

To provide expertise in a specialist research area which will contribute to the ongoing development of the CMHH.

To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of same.

KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.

To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

To ensure that all psychology and psychotherapy staff for whom the post-holder has leadership responsibility, maintain professional standards and continuing professional development.

KR 10 General

To travel within the Harrow area for home visits as appropriate and across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management.

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice, through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Completed training course in clinical supervision.
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.

Desirable

• Further training and or qualifications in other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
• Experience of supervising assistant, trainee and qualified psychologists, and having completed the relevant training.
• Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups.

Desirable

• Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for adult mental health
• Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychological approaches to mental health difficulties, and the evidence base for the relevant treatment.
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources, on which expert opinion may differ.
• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and to organise meetings such as CPAs and case reviews, and joint activities with staff of partner agencies.
• To plan projects and work schedules for groups of psychologists.
• To be expert in the skilled administration of psychometric tests, including skilled manipulation of test materials; and to be able to supervise others in administration of psychometric tests.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups (

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House CMHH

15-21 Headstone Drive

Harrow & Wealdstone

HA3 5QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KR1: Clinical and Client Care

• To provide highly specialist psychological assessments for older adults presenting with frailty, cognitive impairment, dementia, delirium, complex physical health needs, and associated psychological distress.

• To deliver evidencebased psychological interventions tailored to older adults, including those with cognitive impairment, sensory loss, or communication difficulties.

• To provide culturally sensitive psychological support and interventions for carers and families, including psychoeducation, coping strategies, and emotional support.

• To assess and manage clinical risk, including selfneglect, vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

• To act as a keyworker or care coordinator where appropriate, contributing to care planning, review processes, and multidisciplinary decisionmaking.

• To support early identification of psychological needs within the frailty pathway to prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary hospitalisation.

KR2: Contributing to Team or Service Clinical Functioning

• To contribute to a psychologically informed framework, promoting traumainformed, personcentred, and strengthsbased approaches.

• Facilitate and evaluate Community Psychology initiatives (Dementia Hub)

• To support the team in delivering accessible and culturally competent services to diverse older adult populations.

• To challenge discrimination and promote inclusive practice, particularly in relation to age, cognitive impairment, disability, and cultural background.

• To provide specialist psychological consultation to MDT colleagues (e.g., geriatricians, nurses, AHPs, social care, primary care teams).

• To liaise with referrers, GPs, acute hospitals, community teams, and voluntary sector partners to support integrated care planning.

• To use psychological theory and research to inform team practice and service development.

KR3: Policy and Service Development

• To implement and contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the Frailty Service.

• To participate in service development projects aimed at improving psychological care pathways, reducing hospital admissions, and enhancing carer support.

• To support service user and carer involvement in shaping frailty services.

KR4: Care or Management of Resources

• To use Trust resources responsibly and maintain equipment appropriately.

• To identify future resource needs and request supplies as required for clinical work.

KR5: Management and Supervision

• To provide clinical supervision and case consultation to junior psychologists, assistant psychologists, and trainees.

• To supervise the psychological work of MDT colleagues where appropriate.

• To contribute to recruitment and appraisal processes for psychology staff.

• To support the development of psychologically informed practice across frailty and older adult services.

KR6: Teaching and Training

• To deliver teaching and training to MDT colleagues, pre and postqualification psychologists, and other professionals on topics such as dementia, delirium, frailty, cognitive assessment, and carer support.

• To maintain uptodate knowledge of developments in clinical psychology, frailty care, and older adult mental health, and to apply this knowledge in practice.

• To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations, reports, and publications.

KR7: RecordKeeping and Information Governance

• To ensure all clinical documentation meets Trust and professional standards, including accurate electronic recordkeeping.

• To maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

KR8: Research and Development

• To initiate, conduct, and supervise service evaluations and audits relevant to frailty, dementia, delirium, and psychological wellbeing.

• To contribute to research activity within the service, including specialist areas such as cognitive assessment or carer interventions.

• To support the development and implementation of outcome measures across the frailty pathway.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
• Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Completed training course in clinical supervision
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Desirable

• Neuropsychology training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in older adults services.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including dementia, delirium and functional difficulties
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.
• Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects.

Desirable

• Experience working in acute care and in care homes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for OA
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Desirable

• CST training

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews
• To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
• To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley house

Bentley House, Harrow, HA35QX

Harrow, London

HA35QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The principal areas of responsibility include:

• Highly specialist stroke physiotherapy assessment and treatment;
• ESD referral, transfer-of-care and caseload coordination;
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and case management;
• Clinical leadership, supervision and staff development;
• Clinical governance, SSNAP, audit and outcome monitoring; andservice development and implementation of national and local stroke standards

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as Physiotherapist
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD
• Member of specialist interest group

Desirable

• MSc , management course or equivalent level of study

Previous Experience

Essential

• Specialist stroke experience
• Awareness of NSF long term conditions and NICE guidelines
• Experience of teaching, supervision and mentoring of students of physiotherapy and other AHP's
• Experience of spasticity and orthotics management
• Experience of splinting and specialised seating
• Experience of audit/policy/research
• Experience of performance management and appraisal.
• Strong concept of case management role

Desirable

• Specialist community experience
• Experience of FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills encompassing a wide range of different complex conditions including stroke.
• Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology.
• Ability to critically appraise information/ journal articles
• Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet.
• Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload pressure
• Time management skills
• Presentation skills and the ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others (patients and staff).
• Knowledge of developments within NHS community rehabilitation and physiotherapy profession
• Knowledge of equipment provision, wheelchair provision and special seating needs.