Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Administration skills qualification or experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a customer focused environment
• Experience in administrative and / or technical role
• Experience in NHS and / or a training / educational environment
• Previous experience working as part of a team

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office computer skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Knowledge of operation of audio visual equipment and medical / dental simulation equipment or ability to be trained
• Well organised with ability to prioritise workload and multi-task
• Flexibility and adaptability to meeting conflicting priorities
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships

Trust values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Central Middlesex, Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals

Park Royal, Ealing and Harrow

London

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• 5 GCSEs/or equivalent at grade A* - C or 9-5 (must include Mathematics, English Language and Science)
• Ability to complete the Science and Manufacturing Technician qualification in the 2 year timeframe

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• A Levels or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Teamwork

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience (hospital or community)
• Experience of training others
• Customer service

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Commitment to study outside of working hours
• Physically able to carry out isolator manipulations

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of Science and Manufacturing Technician job role
• IT skills, including Microsoft Words and Excel

Skills

Essential

• Accurate
• Able to use initiative; proactive and self motivated
• Good time management
• Able to perform under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

They need to be functioning well in a team setting as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group. They will be responsible for working as an autonomous expert practitioner with support of the senior CNS team, able to make critical holistic clinical decisions through assessment, monitoring and planning. Facilitating timely investigations, coordinating care & providing information to enable patients to make informed choices. A highly proportion of our patients diagnosed with UGI cancer have palliative diagnosis therefore the post holder will need to be prepared for the distressing nature of this role and have mechanisms in place to manage their psychological wellbeing.

The post holder will assist senior CNS with operational responsibility for the Upper GI, HPB and CUP cancer CNS workload and support the wider MDT team on group and individual activities surrounding patients and family care. They will have excellent communication skills, strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to drive change to ensure that the cancer service in the Trust is both safe and effective. The post holder will be a highly visible presence across the specialty, they will work to ensure the highest standards of care, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence and continuously improving experiences for patients, families and carers. You will deliver and support high standards and quality of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.

This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff and, recent developments have led to opening of a new Cancer Centre which opened in early 2020 and a radiotherapy unit opened early 2025 in partnership with Oxford University Hospital. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre. We firmly believe in holistic care, complementary therapy, clinical psychology and Citizen Advice Bureau all have clinics in the unit. We also offer carers and patient support groups.

Opportunities to develop professionally and personally. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have experience in upper GI, HPB and CUP clinical nursing, we welcome your application

Nurse - Patient Relationship:

• To support and advise hospital nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals, enabling them to fulfil their role in caring for patients with Cancer whilst also recognising the needs of their families and carers.
• To establish a relationship of trust with patients, carers and families.

Management of Patient health/illness status:

• To act as a Nurse Specialist in the management of patient illness, demonstrating evidence based clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.
• To work collaboratively with other clinicians involved in the delivery of cancer care to achieve evidence based best practice.

Education:

• Identify the ongoing training and educational needs of patients, their carers and their families in relation to the prevention, treatment and management of Cancer.
• To provide guidance and advice to promote health, reduce risk factions and prevent disease disability.

Professional role:

• To work with the ACP/CNS to analyse and interpret national recommendations, i.e. NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.
• To work with the ACP/CNS to review public health data / information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions / programme of care.

Operational:

• Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment, planning and development of the Cancer service.
• Assist the ACP/Lead CNS in business and management strategies for the provision of quality care in Cancer and the efficient use of resources.

Personal Development:

• To maintain own personal and professional growth through participating in annual review, with their appraiser identifying their development needs and implementing a personal development plan.
• Demonstrate evidence-based care.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• RGN Adult
• Diploma/degree or working at advanced level
• Mentorship

Desirable

• Cancer Course/modules (degree level)

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in in Cancer
• Experience of Care for patients with Cancer/ oncology
• Team leading experience
• Balancing and prioritizing care and staffing needs
• Experience in educating & training staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries
• IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
• Leadership and management experience
• Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
• Awareness of current issues in nursing
• Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice

Desirable

• Assertiveness

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within & manage a team
• Motivated, positive - self-directed and committed.
• Proactive
• Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback

Communication

Essential

• Advanced clear style
• Self-awareness and diplomacy
• Aware of impact of own words/style
• Excellent written and documentation style

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cancer Nurse Practitioners (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read in detail the attached job description and person specification. This will give you a more detailed perspective of the expectation of the role

Person Specification

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• o ILM or equivalent post graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent significant and demonstrable managerial experience.

Desirable

• o Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part1, 2 & 3 qualifications, C&G 236 1/2 and 3, C&G 2360 1/2 and 3, C&G 2330 level 2 and 3 or equivalent qualifications achieving electrician grade for the UK only. o Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas. IPAF certificates in scaffolding, MEWPS. C&G 2391, C&G 2394 and 2395, C&G 2382 Wiring regulations, C&G 2377 (PAT). National Certificate in Electrical Engineering. o Membership of a professional body o Recognised CITB or EITB or JIB approved Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2/3 qualifications or HNC/HND qualification in Building Services / Facilities Management. o IOSH / NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• o Experience of procurement requirements o Experience of managing and motivating directly employed staff, commercial consultants and external contractors o Significant experience in managing and monitoring service contracts o Experience of managing budgets o Experience of formulating and managing planned preventive maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance works o Well developed planning and organisational skills o Experience of managing capital projects

Desirable

• o Experience of developing relationships with external organisations o Experience of working in a mental health environment o Significant experience of NHS Estates Management or equivalent o Detailed knowledge of technical issues in a healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory standards/health and safety

SKILLS

Essential

• o Ability to deliver agreed objectives against budget and timescale constraints o Ability to manage budgets and understand finance systems o Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) o Ability to negotiate successfully with consultants, contractors, external agencies, staff etc o Ability to analyse and apply judgemental skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions o Proficient with using computers and IT equipment

Desirable

• o Ability to translate HSE guidance/ NHS guidance/ legislation to formulate operational policies

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• o Conscientious, flexible, able to perform under pressure, lateral thinker, positive 'can do' attitude o Problem solving approach o Team player and builder o Ability to work flexibly o Ability to travel/work between sites o Ability to cover on call o Clean Driving License

Desirable

• Track record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting oAbility to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate oAbility to troubleshoot and problem solveoo Track record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting o Ability to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate o Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

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

Summerhill Services Limited

Address

Tamarind Centre

165 Yardley Green Road

Birmingham

B9 5PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://summerhillservicesltd.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications
• Working in Customer service
• Dealing with high volume of calls
• Working as team
• Willing to undertake training and development

Desirable

• Keyboard - IT Skills
• Ability to operate in a confidential and professional manner

App & Int

Essential

• Working in a customer focused environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake additional shifts during periods of absence within the team.
• Ability to handle a busy environment.

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Customer Services or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of NHS structure, HTMs, and statutory facilities knowledge

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Application and Interview

Essential

• Professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community mental health setting

Desirable

• 2 years Post qulaification experience
• Safeguarding enquiry lead experience
• Funding application/social care/CCG
• Experience of using electronic recording systems

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OACMHT Crossgate

Cross Street, Sale, Manchester

Sale Manchester

M33 7FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ?Registered nurse - currently registered with the NMC.
• ?Degree in healthcare subject or working towards.

Desirable

• oMentor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• oUnderstanding of evidence based practice
• oDemonstrates interest in research

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oAble to perform clinical assessments such as vital signs, venepuncture, ECGs
• oWilling to undertake further clinical training as required
• oExperience in managing, assessing and supporting the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Park/ Rawnsley

Northampton Road

MANCHESTER

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified professional registered with a professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with mental health service users

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Mental health community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various community mental health team sites across Manchester

Greater Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and person specification attached fordetailed job description and main responsibilities:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• One of the following Professional Registrations: o Registered Mental Health Nurse o Registered Social Worker o Registered Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• NMP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking initial biopsychosocial assessments
• Evidence of post registration training/development.

Desirable

• Post registration experience of working in mental health community services

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the wider community system
• Independently undertake initial mental health assessments identifying a service users' needs and plan goal focused onward care.
• Complete risk assessments which reflect this risk a service user may pose.
• Transfer the risk assessment into robust risk management and pathway planning.
• Effective communication with service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication with service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Post registration experience of working in mental health community services.
• Have a working knowledge of primary care and secondary care services

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly over a 7 day period between the service
• Ability to travel to a variety of community locations within the Division

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Park

Northampton Rd

Manchester

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Physical Effort

This position requires standing for long periods when working in the Post Room.

The role involves standing on your feet for periods of time and includes walking around the entire hospital building, when collecting and delivering mail.

Physical effort involves the ability to safely push/pull roll cages and trollies.

Mental Effort

Ability to analyse information to progress queries to the relevant person/department.

Ability to understand and meet targets and deadlines, able to learn and assimilate new information.

Ensure every effort is made to reduce postal costs for the Trust.

Ensure that all service users, budget codes and cost amounts are accurately recorded.

Using appropriate levels of stock for the task, reducing waste.

Emotional effort

Working in busy customer service environment.

Working in hospital setting where you may encounter patients in distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances.

Working conditions

Working in busy customer service environment.

Working in hospital setting where you may encounter patients in distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances.

Postal collections and deliveries made by vehicle are completed in all weather conditions.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Must hold a clean, full UK driving license
• Willing to undertake full training for the role
• Good standard of English language and Maths

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good Communication Skills, written and spoken
• PC Literate (Word, Excel)
• Physical effort to fulfil manual handling duties
• Good timekeeping and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of postal service and procedures/policies
• Knowledge of postal equipment and processes

Experience

Essential

• Able to work in a busy, stressful environment
• Able to prioritise conflicting workloads

Desirable

• Experience working in postal service or mail room
• Previous experience of working in healthcare setting

Personal qualities

Essential

• Good customer service skills
• Strong team ethic
• Pro-active approach to work
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Able to cope witnessing patients who may be in distress
• Able to ensure confidentiality at all times
• Attention to detail

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Foundation Trust - Southmead Hospital

Bristol Foundation Trust - Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Desirable

• GCSE (or equivalent) Preferably Maths and English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Desirable

• oExperience using hospital-based IT systems (D)
• Clerical/administration experience - preferably including reception work (D)
• Experience of using Careflow (D)

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of customer-facing work in a healthcare or public setting (D)
• Previous NHS experience (D)
• Experience using Microsoft Office (E)
• Experience using hospital-based IT systems (D)
• Clerical/administration experience - preferably including reception work (D)
• Experience of using Careflow (D)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to duties (E)
• Attention to detail (E)
• Ability to work within a team (E)
• Ability to work independently (E)
• Honesty (E)

Desirable

• Able to communicate clearly and act quickly in emergency (D)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional registration as recognised HCPC
• Fieldwork Education training course

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study (especially that related to palliative care)

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post graduate clinical experience
• Managing a caseload
• Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in palliative care
• Evidence of community working

Skills

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner
• Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area
• Evidence of organisational skills
• Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills

special knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism

Desirable

• Member of special interest group

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self motivated
• Evidence of embracing change
• Professional confidence

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

City Hospice

Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer the attached applicant pack for further details including the Job Description and Personal specification for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level/equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to continuing professional and personal development
• Postgraduate level management qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in leadership, change management or quality improvement
• PRINCE2/ Managing successful Programmes qualification, or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant management and leadership experience at a senior level in an NHS acute and / or community Trust
• Proven experience and ability in managing operational performance with tight financial constraints demonstrating effective budget management
• Experience of capacity planning and translating organisation strategy and vision into operational objectives
• Evidence of successfully leading significant organisational change in developing new models of healthcare delivery
• Demonstrable experience of building, maintaining and leveraging successful relationships with all staff especially clinicians within complex organisations
• An understanding of healthcare planning process and key national healthcare issues
• Demonstrable strong and credible leadership in being able to pull people together across systems and motivate them to deliver common aims and targets
• Demonstrable significant experience of situational leadership, human resource management, coaching and people development

Leadership and management skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills - must be able to both articulate complex issues to a wide range of recipients, both written and verbally
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with the ability to engage, build, coach and sustain relationships both within the Trust and within external organisations
• Able to demonstrate sound financial management skills and understand business centred approach to healthcare provision
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet competing priorities
• Able to take tough decisions and calculated risks and see require action through
• Demonstrates strong commitment to action to achieve equality and diversity in the NHS workforce and for the community
• Excellent project management skills as project manager or sponsor. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to participate in the director on call rota
• Personal resilience
• Demonstrates a coaching, compassionate and empowering leadership style
• Well-developed IT skills
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values at all times and role model positive behaviours
• Experience and understanding of the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities
• Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Corey's Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.

2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.

3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred. This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive, perceptual and mood screens, personal care, kitchen assessments, feeding assessments and group therapy sessions.

4. Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendation of the discharge destination/placement.

5.Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.

6.Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required. Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required. Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.

7.Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

8.Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital, per referral.

9.Assess for wheelchairs, specialist seating and positioning needs treating as appropriate, referring on to wheelchair and seating clinics as required.

10.Responsible to plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given.

11.Provide specialised Early Phase Rehabilitation for patients with stroke specific and other neurological problems. This can involve: personal activities of daily living, kitchen and eating practice, desensitisation programmes for patients with hypersensitivity, remedial activities to promote overall functioning cognitively, perceptually or physically.

12.Assess, fabricate and monitor thermoplastic and off the shelf splints for patients as appropriate with care plans.

13.Review, record and report regularly on patients treatment and progress to the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.

14.Complex discharge planning, which involves identifying patients and carers needs, and the co-ordination of services in the community, to address the diverse and complex presentation and needs of patients, e.g. arranging the provision of hoist for discharge.

15.Actively participate, liaise and ensure good communication with the MDT, carers, Integrated Community Stroke Pathway, social services, statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a comprehensive discharge package to ensure continuation of care in the community. This includes providing written communication to support the need for services and equipment and online referrals.

16.Liaise effectively with SRU, other hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community teams etc. as necessary, when patients are transferred, completing appropriate referrals online.

17.Provide Patient/Carer Education/Advice. Ensuring patients understand the detail or complexity of the impact of disease and physical and emotional deficits on patients safety and independence in the hospital, home, leisure and workplace.

18.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patient may be depressed, deaf, or who may be unable to accept the diagnosis/prognosis

19.Utilizing interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and involving patients in their treatment, in order to achieve the treatment goal.

20.Provide appropriate advice and support to patients following terminal diagnosis in liaison with the MDT and specialist services including Palliative Care Teams.

21.Impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers, which could have life changing consequences, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding to the effect of hospitalisation and disability.

22.Attend and participate in case conferences, daily whiteboard meetings, therapy huddles and Stroke Pathway Meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.

23.Responsible to maintain competence in the use of moving and handling techniques and equipment, required for the management of highly dependent patients.

24.Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to junior staff where appropriate.

25.Undertake responsibility of the line management of specific staff. Assist and take responsibility for the organising, support and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and support staff within the Team, as required.

26.Responsible for the allocation and organisation of workload within this Team, when the Team Leader is off duty.

27.Adopt a flexible approach in the provision of clinical cover during the absence of other therapists within the team or department.

28.Responsible to take action to ensure defective equipment is withdrawn from service, and report the defects to the OT Manager.

29.Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of assessment / treatment media / equipment / tools being used within the team.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• To be registered as required with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses.

Desirable

• Wheelchair accredited.
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
• Current valid UK driving license

Knowledge

Essential

• To have extensive demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapist in the physical fields.
• To have specific experience in the field of Stroke/Neurology.
• To have specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of OT assessments and treatments in this specialty.
• To have proven knowledge of a wide range of OT equipment and minor adaptations.
• Experience of working as part of a Therapy team and the wider MDT.
• To have good verbal and written English skills.
• To have training, supervisory and /or teaching demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• To have demonstrable experience of supervising student occupational therapists and staff at all grades.
• To have demonstrable experience of staff appraisals.
• To have demonstrable experience in teaching other members of the MDT team both internal and external settings.
• To have demonstrable experience in delivering patient education.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Professional manner
• To have demonstrable experience to be able to prioritise complex caseload and allocate workload to the team.
• To have good time management skills.
• Leadership qualities

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• To have a co-operative nature and be able to get on well with others, work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Be steady and dependable and able to persist in difficult situations without being distracted
• Recognise own limitation.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide strategic and expert leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education, ensuring alignment with best practice, workforce capability requirements, and patient safety priorities.

Ensure all education programmes are evidence-based, competency driven, and compliant with professional, regulatory, and statutory standards.

Oversee the development and implementation of curricula, assessment frameworks, and training methodologies across all healthcare professions.

Lead innovation in education delivery, including the adoption of advanced technologies such as simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Establish robust quality assurance mechanisms to ensure all internal and externally commissioned education meets defined standards of excellence.

Develop targeted workforce development initiatives aligned to service needs, funding streams, and organisational priorities.

Ensure effective systems are in place to evaluate programme impact, including KPIs, outcome measures, and return on investment.

Lead the Trusts preparedness for external inspections, ensuring all required evidence and documentation is maintained and accessible.

Contribute to the development of postgraduate education strategy, including strengthening partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Oversee study leave governance and equitable access to professional development opportunities with a budget of over £1 million

Monitor clinical incidents linked to workforce capability and ensure learning is translated into education and training interventions.

Lead the annual education review across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, feedback from national and local surveys and supporting workforce planning, reporting to NHSE.

Develop and deliver a comprehensive contracted education plan, including commissioning, performance management, and evaluation.

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with HEIs and external providers to maximise collaborative learning opportunities.

Negotiate and manage contractual agreements for education provision, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes.

Promote a culture of continuous professional development and lifelong learning across Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP workforce groups.

Provide regular performance and impact reports, including financial and quality metrics.

Innovative and creative approach to addressing workforce challenges.

Use workforce information to inform education strategy.

Contribute to and lead elements of the Trust-wide Education Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and national policy.

Review and develop education-related policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and funding agreements.

Establish robust governance systems for quality assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Ensure full organisational compliance with external regulatory and inspection requirements.

Develop business cases and secure external funding to enhance education provision and infrastructure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP/HCS
• Holds or is working towards a master's level qualification in health, education, leadership or other relevant area
• Leadership development training or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education
• Proven evidence of recent continued professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive demonstrable experience of managing and leading change within services, programmes or projects, or areas with highly complex working practices
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing teams in a clinical and education service.
• Demonstrable experience of financial management, funding bids and contract management.
• Able to deliver strategies, business plans and business cases.
• Proven track record of managing quality assurance systems

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Expert oral and written communication skills with an ability to use a range of virtual communication platforms, IT systems and software packages.
• Effective interpersonal skill and an ability to establish credibility, and build rapport and respect with staff at all levels
• An ability to provide and receive highly complex information and communicate it in an easily accessible format to various stakeholders
• Ability to think critically and creatively and innovate in response to new and complex challenges.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Plan and carry out initial assessment for a range of clients using an evidence-based and client centred approach to practice following certain work-related accidents and work-related ill health.

Managing own caseload of management referrals for the purpose of sickness absence management through assessment and advising on an individuals fitness to work, rehabilitation and phased return to work programmes, ensuring that appropriate information is provided regarding the Equality Act (2010) including advice on reasonable adjustment to the workplace.

Undertake a range of routine occupational health screening tasks, collect, record and store data accurately.

Assess the need for further information from GP, specialist or previous employer, the need for pre-employment blood tests in accordance with Department of Health and UK Health Security Agency guidelines and gain the appropriate consent. Effectively communicate the staff member's rights under the Access to Medical Reports Act (1998).

Undertake workplace risk assessments, plan and manage work related health problems including making decisions about fitness to work and the need for restrictions or adjustments to the workplace.

About youWere looking for a motivated and compassionate practitioner who thrives in a busy, evolving environment.

Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC Part 1) Qualification in Occupational Health (degree or diploma) Experience in Occupational Health, including management referrals and case management Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace health risks Excellent communication and report-writing skillsDesirable: SCPHN (OH) registration NHS Occupational Health experience Experience in health promotion, audit or service improvementYoull be confident managing priorities, working independently, and using your judgement to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

What we offerAt West Herts, were committed to supporting our people: Flexible working options and strong work-life balance Generous NHS pension and annual leave A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and staff support services Access to excellent training, development and career progression opportunities A supportive, inclusive culture where our values empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive guide everything we do.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• RN. Registration on Part 1 of NMC register
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Part 3 of NMC register - SCPHN -OH

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of immunisation schedules for healthcare workers
• Experience of immunisation
• Management of blood and body fluid exposures.
• Infection control issues relation to OH such as influenza, infectious disease, contact tracing
• Knowledge of attendance management policies.
• Basic counselling skills
• Case management
• Knowledge of legislation relating to Occupational Health, health and safety, and relevant aspects of employment law, with the ability to apply this in practice.

Desirable

• Experience of NHS Occupational Health Services.
• Knowledge of Health Promotion
• Knowledge of occupational diseases.
• Undertaking risk assessment
• Ability to present to large and small groups.
• Mental health knowledge.
• Understanding NHS financial pressures associated with sickness absence and recruitment.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse, demonstrating continued professional development and application of clinical skills within practice.
• Experience working within an Occupational Health (OH) setting, with an understanding of the scope and function of Occupational Health services.
• Experience of undertaking management referrals, including assessing fitness for work, providing evidence-based advice, and producing clear and concise reports.
• Experience in delivering workplace immunisation and vaccination programmes, including risk assessment, administration, documentation, and follow-up, in line with current guidelines and best practice.
• Experience of working within an NHS Occupational Health department, demonstrating knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and workforce health requirements
• Experience of applying relevant frameworks and guidance, including those from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK Health Security Agency and other relevant external bodies.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working, liaising effectively with managers, HR, infection prevention teams and external stakeholders to support employee health and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives within the workplace.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS OH department.
• Understanding of framework related to Health and Safety Executive, Public Health England and other external bodies.

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs, ensuring appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, maintaining high standards of evidence-based care.

To provide expert clinical care for a defined group of patients, including those with complex and unpredictable needs.

Operational Management

Act as the Nurse in Charge on a regular basis, coordinating the shift and ensuring safe staffing and skill mix, utilising relevant systems to do so e.g. Healthroster and Safe Care.

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

Professional Responsibilities

To maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies and practice within the NMC Standards and guidelines.

Leadership, Education and Training Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and direction of Registered and Unregistered Nursing colleagues and Healthcare Assistants on shift.

Monitor standards of performance and escalate concerns appropriately.

Other Duties

The postholder may participate in a departmental/divisional bleep rota as required.

Staff may be temporarily redeployed to other areas of the Trust during times of peak acuity, in accordance with their skills, competence and service needs.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Nursing Degree
• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN
• Evidence of post-registration development
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge of current professional issues in nursing
• Understanding of use of clinical audit in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge and understanding of Same-Day Emergency Care Pathways
• Knowledge of patient triage
• Mentorship/practice assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake)

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support (ILS)
• History Taking and Patient Assessment course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience working in an acute healthcare environment
• Significant post-registration experience in relevant clinical area
• Experience of acting as Nurse in Charge/coordinating a clinical area or shift
• Experience supervising unqualified staff
• Experience/appreciation of community issues/needs.
• Experience in management of central vascular access devices (CVAD)

Desirable

• Experience supervising qualified staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills
• IT skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to undertake audits and support quality improvement.
• Cannulation/ venipuncture
• Understanding and Interpretation of blood results

Desirable

• Teaching and good presentation skills
• Ability to undertake career conversations and appraisals

Personal and people development

Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Approachable
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to reflect on own practice
• Willing to learn and improve personal practice

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to communicate effectively with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SDEC (Dept)

Standing Way

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Policy Development

• To contribute towards the development of operational systems, policies and procedures within Library and Knowledge Services.
• To work in partnership with other departments (including Learning & Development, Medical Education, Research and Innovation and the Psychological Therapies Training Centre (PTTC)) to promote library services and ensure staff and students have access to information they need.
• To support the development of policies and strategies within the Trust by delivering evidence-based searches.
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of stock policy within Library and Knowledge Services.

Management

• Contribute towards the management and maintenance of library management systems.
• Lead on the management of physical library collections.
• Maintain current and topical resources on all aspects of mental health, social care, wellbeing, psychiatry and substance misuse.
• Catalogue and index new Library and Knowledge Service stock in line with current standards.
• Manage, update and maintain the Library and Knowledge Service internet and intranet pages.

Key Performance Indicators

• To monitor and report on the usage of Library and Knowledge Service resources and services.
• Carry out user assessment, impact and satisfaction surveys.
• Monitor and deliver on Library and Knowledge Service quality standards.
• Contribute towards the delivery of the Quality Improvement Outcomes Framework return.

Communications and Relationships

• Represent GMMH Library and Knowledge Services at local, regional and national network events.
• Communicate the value of Library and Knowledge Services to members of the wider Trust.
• Liaise with suppliers and partners to resolve technical or support issues.
• Support the development and implementation of an LKS Marketing Strategy.
• Promote the LKS to the wider Trust through promotional activity and attendance at relevant team/departmental meetings.
• Consult with relevant departments to develop and maintain the LKS webpage and social media accounts.
• To develop, maintain and disseminate current awareness services for clinical and non-clinical staff.

Quality

• Work with the Library and Knowledge Service Manager to develop and implement action plans relating to the Quality Improvement Outcomes Framework.
• Work with Library and Knowledge Service Manager to collate activity statistics and usage data relevant to the service KPIs and annual statistical returns.
• Use surveys and other data collection methods to assess impact and quality of services.
• Commitment to delivering Library and Knowledge Services in line with quality standards.

Health, Safety and Security

• Ensure that equipment, furniture and work areas are maintained in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
• Ensure that delivery of Library and Knowledge Services comply with regulatory and legal requirements- Copyright, Data protection, Health and Safety.

Service Improvement

• Commit to training and development opportunities provided locally, regionally and nationally in order to further develop skills and competencies.
• Utilise survey, interview and focus group responses to improve the effectiveness of Library and Knowledge Services.

Equality and Diversity

• Contribute to development of equitable resources which are accessible for all staff across the Trust.
• Treat everyone equally and with dignity and respect.

Finance

• To place requests for stock and non-stock items in line with GMMH procurement protocol.
• Oversee the local procedures for payment of article requests, printing and photocopying.

Specialist Skills and Technology

• Deliver a comprehensive literature search service to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Support a training programme in information skills for all GMMH staff. This will include delivering one to one and group training sessions, inductions and workshops both face to face and virtually.
• Offer specialist advice and guidance on mental health, substance misuse and public health evidence and information.
• Produce summaries, alerts and evidence bulletins for a range of Library and Knowledge Service users on a range of relevant topics.
• Consult with departments to ensure that GMMH staff and students have the necessary skills and resources to be able to learn, develop and excel.
• Support the development of existing Library Management Systems (LMS) to catalogue, issue and monitor the return of Library and Knowledge Service stock.
• Support the Library and Knowledge Service Manager in the management, maintenance and troubleshooting of the librarys e-resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree supplemented by postgraduate degree/diploma in Library/Information Management or equivalent qualification or experience
• ECDL/Microsoft Academy or equivalent qualification/experience in IT Skills.

Desirable

• Chartered (MCLIP) membership of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) or working towards MCLIP.

Experience

Essential

• Development and evaluation of individual services and/or projects.
• Frontline customer service/client facing work with a diverse range of clients.
• Experience of using Library Management Systems.

Desirable

• Experience of managing e-resources.
• Experience of updating websites.
• Experience in a library or knowledge service within a health setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NHS structures, systems and processes.
• Knowledgeable about library networks, systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Koha Library Management System.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Copyright Act.
• Knowledge of health information sources.
• Knowledge of cataloguing processes.
• Knowledge of marketing and promoting services.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Advanced literature searching skills
• Strong IT skills, in particular, use of databases, the internet, MS Office packages and library management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritise own work using initiative
• Teaching, training and presentation skills to both individuals and groups, virtually and face to face.
• Ability to network and develop partnerships.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Desirable

• Skills in developing, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic collections/resources, including NHS Athens support.
• Skills in developing and delivering training around critical appraisal and/or health literacy.
• Ability to use data collection tools and to analyse and summarise data/feedback.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Innovative outlook, prepared to consider new ways of working.
• Self-motivated, working with minimum supervision and own initiative.
• Enthusiastic about information, evidence-based practice and knowledge sharing.
• Team working skills.
• Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
• Used to working in a busy environment.
• Flexible and co-operative approach to working practices and promoting a professional attitude.
• Ability to maintain a good public image of Library and Knowledge Services
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations across Greater Manchester.
• Willingness to attend training and keep skills and knowledge up to date, maintaining CPD (including CILIP Revalidation as appropriate).
• Frequent/sustained use of VDU.
• Ability to work with information on occasionally sensitive or distressing healthcare topics.
• Prepared to work evenings and weekends as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

The Curve Library, Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Desire to work in a mental health hospital environment

Desirable

• Domestic/Housekeeping experience
• Previously used cleaning equipment

Skills

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills
• To be able to work as a team or independently

Desirable

• To be able to work shifts
• Awareness of colour coding

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North View Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

training and qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with professional body such as NMC or HCPC.
• MSc in advanced clinical practice or an equivalent MSc with the NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Digital Badge.
• Registered Independent Non-Medical prescriber.
• Evidence of teaching, supervision & assessment skills.
• ALS Provider/Instructor

Desirable

• Mentor/assessor and/or teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Currently working clinically in an autonomous Advanced Practitioner role.
• Has an up-to-date portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice.
• Evidence of multi-professional teaching.

Desirable

• Management and leadership experience.
• Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multi-professional team, often presenting and receiving complex information.
• Ability to adapt communication styles that facilitate building honest & trusting partnerships with patients, families, & carers.

Desirable

• Evidence of conflict management.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex undifferentiated and undiagnosed health conditions and ensure that effective interventions are actioned in a safe and timely manner.
• Participation in research and audit projects.

Desirable

• Involvement in the investigation of serious clinical incidents or audit projects.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

National Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate

Melton Road

Stanford-on-Soar

LE12 5QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the Team Manager and the Clinical Specialist Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage interested professional to get in touch with us to discuss the role and our services. It may also be possible for you to arrange a visit to meet the team prior to interview.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. (at the point of application)
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment

Desirable

• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hummingbird House

31-33 Victoria Avenue

Harrogate

HG1 5QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To advocate on behalf of children and young people, identifying health needs and barriers that prevent access to appropriate services and support, and ensure services are accessible to enable provisions for those within Children In Care and Care Leavers services.
• To ensure that services and provisions for Children in Care and Care Leavers are developed and in place, in line with current evidence-based practice and national guidance and policies.
• To provide a Leaving Care Summary for care leavers, providing support, specialist advice, referral and advocacy to the leaving care population and to promote independent living for young people exiting care; providing assistance as the role necessitates.
• To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information with colleagues and multidisciplinary agencies external and internal to the service to deliver a quality service and contribute to service development using a multi-agency approach.
• To undertake tasks appropriate to band of post to support the Safeguarding Team, and identify and escalate concerns relevant to the duty of care and parameters of the role.
• To participate in the education and training of colleagues, students and associated health professionals, Foster Carers and any other professionals responsible for the well being of Children in Care.
• To collect and collate activity statistics and act upon within agreed timescales to assist with patient examination and the reporting of outcomes.
• To manage own appraisal and personal development planning and participate in CPD activities and access appropriate work related training in accordance with The Inter-collegiate Guidance to enhance knowledge and development of expertise.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate interactive, evidence-based training for Children in Care staff to ensure consistent and practical messages about health care and and care plans are provided.
• To achieve agreed objectives within a given timescale using relevant resources and equipment, and ensure records held reflect health information and demonstrate health care plans and outcomes relevant to children and young person.
• To ensure that children and young people have access to information on existing care and health services.
• Access relevant training opportunities, developing and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in the area of looked after children.
• To undertake additional training as required to enhance personal knowledge and practice.
• To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
• To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ training Level of education

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse(Health Visitor)
• Educated to Degree level in relevant subject, specialised course or equivalent level of experience of working with children in the care system/ children with disability
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Relevant Community experience
• Teaching and assessing course ENB 998 or City& Guilds 730 or SLAIP
• Registered with relevant professional body NMC

Desirable

• oTeaching and assessing course ENB 998 or City& Guilds 730 or SLAIP
• oExperience of children/ young people with complex emotional health needs/ learning disability

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant skills/ experience working within the field of safeguarding children/young people

Skills/knowledge Range and level of skills Depth and extent of knowledge

Essential

• oExtensive knowledge of children's rights / legislation and application to practice
• oKnowledge, experience and understanding of child development and the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences

Desirable

• oKnowledge of specialism, acquired through degree level training or equivalent experience or training
• oEvidence of experience and understanding of quality measurement processes, audit, performance indicators and inspection by statutory bodies CQC
• oExperience of working with children in the care system including children with learning disability
• oAbility to interpret national Looked after Children and safeguarding policy/ guidance at national and local level

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work in a team. Friendly and approachable Flexibility to meet the needs of Young People.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Full clean driving license and willingness to commute Citywide and beyond
• Willingness to undertake evening work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Children in care Team - St Stephens Centre

171 Nineveh road

Birmingham

B21 0SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
• Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician
• Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a clinical care setting
• Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
• Experience of working with groups of people.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Desirable

• Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
• Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
• Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
• Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Hull and East Riding Bedded Units

Hull and East Riding

HU3 4AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 27.5 Hours Per Week - Including Alternate Weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.

By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding.

• Supervisory or Line Management experience

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.

• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards); Basic Food Hygiene Certificate; Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment/surrounding; Supervisory or Line Management experience; A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach; Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively; Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice; Warm, approachable, and engaging persona; Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated; Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Blyth

NE24 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work with Specialist High Cost Drugs Pharmacists to develop and implement a range of complex cost improvement and transformation projects that will deliver on national and local targets. You will lead the implementation of specific complex therapy switching projects, which will include engagement with relevant clinical, Pharmacy, and governance staff.

You will be a confident communicator - maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders throughout each project. You will be adept at breaking down complex financial data to inform your audience, showing your familiarity with each project. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects running simultaneously, as well as delivering on deadlines for each project.

You will proactively seek out efficiencies relating to medicines - namely biosimilar and generic medicine switches - formulating a plan for the implementation of these therapies and regularly reporting on the delivery of the plan.

You will work well with others - ensuring key stakeholder engagement throughout each project. You will be able to deliver different types of information to different audiences, for example our Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, Governance meetings, and clinical team meetings.

You will provide specialist clinical services and advice around the use, management, and effective clinical governance regarding high cost drugs and biosimilars. For therapies delivered via Pharmacy Homecare you will support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician in delivering on these switches and in ensuring effective contracting and clinical governance arrangements.

On a more practical day-to-day element you will support the training of new staff on the use of Blueteq, as well as supporting clinical teams with the implementation of commissioning polices that may impact the services they provide.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Society
• Theoretical study (or on the pathway to complete), or portfolio demonstrating equivalent through experience, and relevant short courses equivalent to post-graduate diploma level

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 or formal project management qualification
• Evidence of relevant further educational qualifications e.g. in IT, project management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications
• Membership of relevant professional groups (e.g. APTUK)

Experience

Essential

• Line management experience
• Significant Pharmacy Technician experience
• Experience of design and leading on audits
• Evidence of training, teaching, and supervising others
• Experience of designing, leading, and delivering on projects related to medicines
• Experience in primary or secondary care environment with awareness of specialist client group needs

Desirable

• Experience of service delivery redesign

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information simply
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to stick to deadlines
• Use of Excel formulas and similar in complex data analysis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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