Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Leadership and Operational responsibility for the development, delivery and management of the Expert at Hand programme and Community Occupational Therapy team. This includes development of programmes and policies.

2. Work in collaboration with the Heads of service in health and education to develop the programme plan and evaluation with the focus on identification of functional needs within neighbourhood clusters in Luton and Bedfordshire.

3. The post holder will act as an expert within the wider system, making judgements involving complex facts or situations that require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options.

4. Leading on recruitment of the workforce that will make up the Expert at Hand team.

5. Developing the support practitioner and apprenticeship roles including a training programme to deliver training and interventions, ensuring governance.

6. Provide Line management for the Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists.

7. Developing structured universal, targeted and targeted plus care pathways within the Expert At Hand programme with the Heads of Service in Health and Education to ensure most effective use of resources.

8. Develop and implement new ways of working, building on existing services and initiatives in Occupational Therapy.

9. Ensure coproduction is integral to the development of pathways and evaluations, engaging with parent carer forums and other stakeholders as appropriate.

1. Responsibility for delivering and arranging meetings with relevant stakeholders, providing programme status reports on a regular basis.

1. Responsibility for programme evaluation: ensuring outcome measures are developed and implemented to measure the impact of the Expert at Hand programme.

1. Use well developed change management, communication and resilience skills to effect change within the parameters of the programme, understanding the complexities of change whilst also being able to deliver change.

1. Supporting CYP with sensory and functional needs through delivering universal, targeted and targeted plus support offers.

1. Responsible for developing and maintaining momentum within the department with clear action plans relating to the development and delivery of the Expert at Hand programme.

1. Leading on the independent evaluation and reporting on KPIs throughout the of the project. Working closely with the Trust QI and data services team.

1. Developing and overseeing processes between the Expert at Hand and Specialist Occupational Therapy Service delivery models. Identifying opportunities for shared learning and resources.

1. As a system expert, leading workshops / shared learning events with other Expert at Hand Leads where needed, including the collation of consensus around an approach to delivery and resources.

1. The post holder will also have highly developed specialist clinical skills in sensory and functional Occupational Therapy. They may be responsible for the independent management of a small, highly complex clinical caseload of children, within their specialism and provide second opinions to other members of the team.

1. Develop clear clinical governance structures within the department including competency review, clinical supervision, clinical audit, SOPs and research.

2. To develop and maintain oversight of the departments Service Plan, in line with Trust processes.

2. To attend Trust meetings and feed into the Trusts clinical governance structure as a highly specialist clinical expert.

2. To be responsible for the development and implementation of service policies and procedures for the Experts at Hand Programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in OT
• Post Graduate masters level training
• RCOT registration

Desirable

• Sensory OT training
• More than 5 years post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of children's OT
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Staff management
• managing complex projects

Skills

Essential

• Computer skills including Excel and statistical packages
• Working with children with SEND and complex needs.

Desirable

• excellent writing skills
• Ability to develop SMART action plans

safeguarding

Essential

• Ability to safeguard and promote welfare
• Has a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Woburn Court,

2 Railton Road, Woburn Road Ind. Estate

Kempston Bedfordshire

MK42 7PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical / EaH Role

1. Act as a named Expert at Hand for a cluster of schools and early years settings.
2. Provide highly specialised consultation, advice and support to education staff to enable inclusive practice.
3. Support the implementation of the graduated response across universal, targeted and specialist levels.
4. Participate in Team Around the School (TAS) and multi-agency meetings.
5. Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for a small caseload of targeted plus children for short term interventions without direct supervision.
6. Using specialist knowledge to make clear judgements and analysis on the information provided.
7. To assess and prescribe specialist equipment to support function and participation.
8. To appropriately delegate work/tasks to therapy assistants, maintaining oversight of their input with children and young people.
9. The nature of childrens practice will require the post holder to bend, stretch, lift childrens limbs, crawl, kneel, work in confined spaces and at times work from the floor employing light physical effort on a day to day basis.

Universal and Targeted Offer

1. Develop and deliver training programmes for school staff and parents/carers.
2. Undertake environmental audits for settings as required (access and sensory).
3. Provide coaching and modelling of strategies within education settings.
4. Deliver and oversee targeted intervention programmes (group and individual).
5. Coproduce the targeted offer with clusters of neighbourhood settings.

Workforce Development

1. Support the induction, supervision and competency development of registered band 5/6 therapists and Support Practitioners and apprentices.
2. Build capacity within education settings through coaching and mentoring.
3. Contribute to the development of champions within schools/settings.
4. To communicate effectively and work closely with Parent Carer Forum representatives, upskilling this workforce as parent carer navigators/ambassadors.
5. Work closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to identify gaps in knowledge and training for education, early years and parent carer settings.

Specialist Clinical Practice

1. Provide a highly specialised holistic assessment and intervention for children with complex needs
2. To act as a whole service specialist advisor and resource in an area of expertise and how this relates to function and participation
4. Support appropriate escalations and referrals into other specialist services.
5. Maintain HCPC/RCOT registration and professional standards (where applicable).
6. Hold a small caseload of short term targeted plus children
7. To provide excellent communication and provide direct advice to parents, carers, education and early years practitioners.
8. Utilise appropriate patient outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Service Development & Governance

• Contribute to audit, outcome measurement and evaluation of the EAH model.
• Support data collection and reporting of service impact.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement and pathway development.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to shape and develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies within the department.

Communication

1. Communicate complex clinical information clearly to parents, carers, education staff and professionals.
2. Provide a high level of clinical knowledge, mentorship,, supervision, and support to Band 4, Band 5 and Band 6 therapists, while coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the service.
3. Build strong relationships across education, health and SEND partnerships.
4. Provide professional advice to support decision-making regarding childrens needs.
5. Maintain clear and accurate clinical records in line with service standards.
6. Communicate professionally as an expert representative within the Multi-Disciplinary Team around the school with SALT, Education Psychologists, Education staff and CAMHS.
7. Maintain clear and accurate outcome measures for intervention, training and delivery of the EAH model.
8. To investigate and manage concerns, incidents and complaints recognising limitations and referring to clinical lead/service manager where appropriate
9. Occasionally children are seen with extremely sensitive rare and complex medical conditions this requires communication at a high level with specialist doctors and national centres of excellence

Budgetary Responsibility

1. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.

2. Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure.

People Management

1. Provide line management, supervision, and support to Band 6, band 5 Therapists and Band 4 Support Practitioners/Apprentices, including responsibility for recruitment, attendance management, wellbeing, performance management, capability, and disciplinary processes.
2. (duplication of above)Provide supervision, support, and coaching to students within the Occupational Therapy Service, facilitating their learning and professional development.
3. Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to junior colleagues to support their development and clinical practice.
4. Promote and maintain mandatory training compliance across the team in line with Trust requirements.
5. Identify learning and development needs within the service and develop and deliver training plans to address knowledge and skills gaps.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in OT
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training
• sensory training

Experience

Essential

• Working with CYP in education or community settings
• Experience of delivering training
• minimum 3 years post graduate experience

Desirable

• working in a range of Multi-agency settings
• managing people

skills

Essential

• specialist knowledge in functional and sensory OT
• ability to use various microsoft programmes

Desirable

• Able to work with stakeholders

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Woburn Court

2 Railton Road Industrial Estate

Kempston Bedfordshire

MK42 7PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for their own daily caseload with supervision and support from the Clinical Lead and the Band 5 & 6 Nurses.

You will be expected to have excellent communication skills & IT skills and be able to provide evidence of working successfully at Band 3 and above.

The post holder will need to show their experience of contributing to assessments and care planning and carrying out interventions to contribute to patient health and wellbeing.

Please see job description for necessary qualifications & experience required.

The post holder will have access to training and supervision that will build upon their skills and will help them to progress as a competent band 4.

The post holder will need to be a car driver with a full current driving licence .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree programme or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired
• Registered Nursing associate on the NMC register

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a health / care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Intermediate IT skills
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the service
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Ability to work a variety of shift patterns

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Attleborough Health Clinic

Attleborough

NR17 2AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

The post holder will:

Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.

Contribute to ensuring the therapy service is adequately covered on a day to day basis.

Contribute to the supervision of workload within the therapy team

Actively triage referrals being made to the therapy service, placing and managing waiting lists and signposting to other services

Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate or delegating and supporting other team members to attend

To attend any service development meetings, deputising for Clinical Lead OT/ B7 Physio if required

Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.

Attend, lead and develop in-house training and profession specific support groups, as required to develop current role.

Maintain own continual professional development.

Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required.

Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Remain accountable for own professional actions, as determined by the professional bodies.

May be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and other staff.

Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses.

Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area as appropriate.

Provide advice/training to other staff and supervise and support band 5 and 4 staff, and students where appropriate, and contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.

Actively promote leadership skills within the therapy team.

Be accountable for work delegated to others. Support B4 CAP in their roles as autonomous practitioners

Organisational

The post holder will:

Undertake mandatory training as required.

Participate in a Personal Development Review process.

Undertake Personal Development Plans for more relevant staff members.

Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.

Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances.

Comment on draft policies.

Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.

Contribute to clinical audit as required.

Complete the staff survey as required.

Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course

Other

Essential

• Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience
• Evidence of working at relevant level
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

• Evidence of previous community based role

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• A team player
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• Positive attitude towards flexibility to meet the needs of the role
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skill
• High levels of observational and reporting skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of undertaking clinical audits
• Familiar with use of System One record keeping
• Demonstrates participation and leadership in service development

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
• Positive attitude towards flexibility to meet the needs of the role
• Ability to manage and provide support and leadership to others during stressful situations
• A team player and leader
• Professional appearance and professional manner
• Be reliable and consistent

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Regular participation in supervision and continual professional development

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising other members of staff

Communication

Essential

• Good observational and reporting skill
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English
• Ability to communicate with other members of the MDT both verbally and non verbally
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients who may have highly complex needs

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Downham Market Health Centre

Paradise Road

Downham Market

PE38 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:1. Undertake comprehensive therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and inform the development of a differential diagnosis.2. Formulate and execute individualised therapy management and treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the Urgent Community Response Team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.4. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitiveinformation to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.6. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable patients to engage in their treatment/care/management plan.7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.8. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.9. Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on Systm One and is completed on a daily basis.10. Plan and organise specialist services within the Urgent Community Response Team.11. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manual treatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.12. Order equipment and contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.13. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.14. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at a relevant level
• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience in complex moving and handling

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through inhouse training & short courses
• Highly motivated
• Flexible & Resilient

Communication

Essential

• Tact & diplomacy
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• A team player

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• Be able to: Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• Be able to Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Be able to Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Provide consultant-level strategic clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy across education, SEND and workforce development, improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Act as the senior accountable professional lead for the SaLT education and workforce agenda, delivering sustainable workforce models, clinical standards and system change across health, education and local authority partners.. Influence commissioning, investment and service transformation through expert clinical advice, workforce intelligence and population-level evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work with a high degree of professional autonomy.

Generate, lead and translate evidence to influence strategic decision making.

Design and champion approaches that optimise the contribution of SaLT support workers and the wider workforce.

Provide expert clinical advice to commissioners, senior leaders and partner organisations.

Build partnerships with NHS providers, ICBs, local authorities, education settings, HEIs, professional bodies, parent carer forums and young people.

Lead workforce supply, placements, apprenticeships, supervision frameworks, career pathways and succession planning.

Provide leadership for supervision, educator capability, workforce quality and advanced practice development.

Use population health intelligence, workforce data and evaluation methodologies to identify inequalities and inform strategic priorities

Produce complex reports, business cases and recommendations for senior boards and stakeholder groups.

Facilitate co-production with children, young people, families and carers.

Maintain consultant-level clinical credibility through limited direct clinical practice and professional supervision activity.

Design and oversee system-wide workforce models that increase access toSaLTexpertisein mainstream education and support long-term workforce sustainability.

Lead strategic partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, early years and education providers.

Act as an educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.

Develop system understanding of SaLT workforce supply and demand.

Act as the senior clinical authority for theprogrammeof work and be accountable for the quality, safety and strategic direction of recommendations provided to system leaders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Masters Degree or equivalent consultant level knowledge
• Evidence of Advanced CPD

Desirable

• leadership, workforce, education or research qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant expertise in SLCN and SEND
• working autonomously with highly complex judgement
• Workforce development, Placements, supervision and aprenticeships

Desirable

• SEND partnership working

Skills

Essential

• Strategic Leadership, Workforce transformation and system wide improvement
• using data, evidence and evaluation

Desirable

• full UK driving licence

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Poynt

Poynters road,

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Working as an integral part of the Contracts and Procurement team, the post holder will be expected to support in procurement projects whilst managing a small portfolio of contracts. The post holder will support the Procurement and Relationship Manager on procurement issues and lead on specified procurement tasks.

The post holder will support a variety of projects, to provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change, deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.

The role of Contracts and Procurement Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times to make decisions that will improve the way the function works and convey this to colleagues.

The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and wider Trust so that contracting and procurement activity is engaged in an effective and consistent way.

The post holder should be a self-starter, able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload.

This role will report to the Procurement and Relationship Manager and provide support for the negotiation and management of a portfolio of healthcare contracts.

The post holder will be a core member of the Contracting & Procurement Team, attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, demonstrating effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels.

Manage documentation throughout the contracts process, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date, including records of routine correspondence and disputes.

Responsible for supporting contract negotiations within the agreed planning cycle, ensuring all key deliverables are incorporated into the negotiation process.

Ensuring that contractual amendments are enacted and documented in response to service change proposals.

Monitoring the implementation of business plans and cost improvement programmes

Negotiation of contract terms and issues arising from implementation and delivery.

Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs; explains detailed purchasing/contractual issues, including relevant regulations with both NHS staff and suppliers/ Negotiates contractual issues.

Keep up to date records of procurements and publish awarded contracts on contract finder.

Ensuring that received requisitions are validated as best value, compliant against SFIs and processed in a timely, efficient manner.

Concentration is required to prepare tender and contract documentation, check work, calculate costs and produce recommendations.

Business Development

Horizon scan for new opportunities and advise the Business Development team as necessary.

Act as initial point of contact for service developments.

Ensure effective bid support where relevant.

The post holder will foster and develop excellent relationships with Trust colleagues based on openness, trust, and professionalism, building and maintaining a network of colleagues and external contacts to achieve progress on objectives.

Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertaking activities to engage and build trust with people involved in area of work.

Act as a single point of contact for the procurement team, facilitating queries and support requests for procurement information from internal and external stakeholders within a reasonable timescale.

Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.

Actively involving partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for patient care.

Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally, including national networks.

There is no budgetary responsibility. Support a culture in which value for money is obtained from all Trust expenditure.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree level OR relevant experience
• Ongoing professional development and training in contract management and public procurement

Desirable

• GCC Transforming Public Procurement training
• GCC Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) Foundation training
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Experience

Essential

• Experience of contracts and relationship management within the NHS
• Experience of procurement processes within NHS
• Knowledge of contract management processes
• Experience of leading contract management tasks
• A basic understanding of Procurement and Contract Law

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current pressures.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of managing a project or work package.
• Complex administrative experience including data input and analysis of data, producing reports, and working with documentation systems.
• Experience of creating office-based processes
• Data entry and production of management information and ad-hoc reports.
• Customer Service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations.

Desirable

• Experience of completing projects in an NHS environment

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

EEC Head Office

Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,

St Ives

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Working as an integral part of the Contracts and Procurement team, the post holder will be expected to support in procurement projects whilst managing a small portfolio of contracts. The post holder will support the Procurement and Relationship Manager on procurement issues and lead on specified procurement tasks.

The post holder will support a variety of projects, to provide a service that is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation. They will work closely with stakeholders to influence choice, prioritise change, deliver value for money, added benefits, standardisation process improvement and improvement to Trust services.

The role of Contracts and Procurement Officer requires the individual to work with others but also autonomously at times to make decisions that will improve the way the function works and convey this to colleagues.

The post holder is also expected to contribute to the sharing of best practice within the department and wider Trust so that contracting and procurement activity is engaged in an effective and consistent way.

The post holder should be a self-starter, able to operate independently with the ability to manage their own workload.

This role will report to the Procurement and Relationship Manager and provide support for the negotiation and management of a portfolio of healthcare contracts.

The post holder will be a core member of the Contracting & Procurement Team, attending appropriate meetings commensurate with the role and managing third parties to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, demonstrating effective stakeholder management across different organisations and at all levels.

Manage documentation throughout the contracts process, ensuring that contract documentation is kept up to date, including records of routine correspondence and disputes.

Responsible for supporting contract negotiations within the agreed planning cycle, ensuring all key deliverables are incorporated into the negotiation process.

Ensuring that contractual amendments are enacted and documented in response to service change proposals.

Monitoring the implementation of business plans and cost improvement programmes

Negotiation of contract terms and issues arising from implementation and delivery.

Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs; explains detailed purchasing/contractual issues, including relevant regulations with both NHS staff and suppliers/ Negotiates contractual issues.

Keep up to date records of procurements and publish awarded contracts on contract finder.

Ensuring that received requisitions are validated as best value, compliant against SFIs and processed in a timely, efficient manner.

Concentration is required to prepare tender and contract documentation, check work, calculate costs and produce recommendations.

Business Development

1. Horizon scan for new opportunities and advise the Business Development team as necessary.
2. Act as initial point of contact for service developments.
3. Ensure effective bid support where relevant.

The post holder will foster and develop excellent relationships with Trust colleagues based on openness, trust, and professionalism, building and maintaining a network of colleagues and external contacts to achieve progress on objectives.

Be visible to staff and stakeholders and regularly undertaking activities to engage and build trust with people involved in area of work.

Act as a single point of contact for the procurement team, facilitating queries and support requests for procurement information from internal and external stakeholders within a reasonable timescale.

Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.

Actively involving partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for patient care.

Nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks internally and externally, including national networks.

There is no budgetary responsibility. Support a culture in which value for money is obtained from all Trust expenditure.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree level OR relevant experience
• Ongoing professional development and training in contract management and public procurement

Desirable

• GCC Transforming Public Procurement training
• GCC Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) Foundation training
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Experience

Essential

• Experience of contracts and relationship management within the NHS
• Experience of procurement processes within NHS
• Knowledge of contract management processes
• Experience of leading contract management tasks
• A basic understanding of Procurement and Contract Law

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current pressures.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of managing a project or work package.
• Complex administrative experience including data input and analysis of data, producing reports, and working with documentation systems.
• Experience of creating office-based processes
• Data entry and production of management information and ad-hoc reports.
• Customer Service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations.

Desirable

• Experience of completing projects in an NHS environment

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, HQ

Unit 7 & 8, Meadow Park,

St Ives

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide administrative and professional leadership to the wider administrative team in line with the Trusts values, administrative processes and organisational policies.
2. To effectively manage the implementation of admin local policies/processes of the service and provide guidance for queries and support administrative changes of work within the unit, including support to the clinical team to implement ledger changes and rota building.
3. Responsible for the day-to-day operation and direction of the administrative team within own locality and supporting other localities when required.
4. To provide administrative support and leadership across other localities as and when required.
5. To represent the administrative team at internal and external meetings as required
6. To assist the Assistant Service and Performance Manager with the development, implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures, policies and work practises aligned to the administrative functions of the wider team.
7. Assist and support the unit with the projects and programmes in line with role.
8. Responsible for the recruitment of the administrative staff and apprentices within own locality.
9. Make required arrangements to block Systmone rotas for clinical staff as and when required.
10. Support the locality with estates issues, and liaise with external contractors as required, escalating any issues not resolved with the Assistant Service and Performance Manager.
11. Work with and support the update of the locality Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) liaising with the Site Lead and Assistant Service and Performance Manager and ensure that staff are aware of where it is kept.
12. To support the administration team with the process of archiving patient files and staff records in accordance with the Records Management Policy.
13. Collaboratively working across the unit to ensure workload tasks are shared effectively and address any staffing issues that may arise.
14. Complete Datix and support administration staff to complete Datix as required and as Handler to investigate Datix as they arise.
15. Referral to Treatment (RTT) - To manage, monitor and escalate as appropriate ensuring accurate completion of reports and data quality. This includes weekly checking of patient clocks and validation of these clocks ready for reporting.
16. Slot utilisation reporting Recording the units unused slots and directing the team accordingly to maximise capacity.
17. Raising with administrative staff and supporting them to manage identified errors from reports.
18. To contribute to unit and locality meetings raising any issues/concerns and addressing any actions.
19. Responsibility for the management of patient pathways in line with the 18-week Referral To Treatment (RTT) Access Policy.

1. Liaise and communicate with work colleagues, patients, management teams and other allied health professionals to include internal and external agencies.
2. To explain administrative working practices to team members both clinical and non-clinical.
3. To manage and resolve stressful situations e.g. complains, staffing issues, etc. as they arise and seek support and guidance from the Assistant Service and Performance Manager or Leads as and when required.
4. To maintain strong working relationships with internal and external organisations, promoting and sharing the units standards.
5. Contribute to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust internal and external communication strategies ensuring effective communication and engagement within the team and organisation.
6. To contribute to ensuring the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

1. Authorised signatory and support for procurement and sourcing for clinical and office equipment within the unit.
2. Contribute to the finance establishment meeting ensuring the staffing establishment up to date.
3. Complete relevant payroll forms for staff. Authorised signatory for admin team e-expenses relating to
4. travel and other expenses.

1. To line manage/supervise administration staff and be responsible for the process for recruitment and selection, appraisals and 1:1 supervision, competency and performance management.
2. Responsible for providing induction, training and competencies for new admin starters playing a key role in the dissemination of continued learning across the administrative workforce.
3. Maintaining employee personnel files and associated documentation/systems for apprentices and administration staff including personal development, grievance and disciplinary issues, and leavers all in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures seeking support when required.
4. Responsible for staff management in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and keeping relevant staff systems updated. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to
5. take part in own appraisal, objective and maintain your personal development plan.
6. Contribute to your regular supervision sessions in accordance with the Trust Policy.
7. To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.

1. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
2. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
3. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
4. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
5. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
6. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:o Children and young peopleo Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above or equivalent qualification
• NVQ / Diploma level in Business & Administration Level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Computer Skills Qualification or equivalent experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work and the work of others
• Wide knowledge of office procedures
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to use initiative without close supervision
• Use of Microsoft applications, Word, Outlook Excel, Powerpoint and Teams.

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS structures and healthcare terminology.
• Knowledge of ESR and/or NHS electronic systems.

Experience

Essential

• Post holder must have experience of working in the field of administration.
• Proven experience of managing a team of staff.

Desirable

• Previous experience of SystmOne
• Experience of managing a budget

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Huntingdon

Physiotherapy Department Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon Cambs

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.

Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.

Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.

Communicate with practice staff and GPs regarding results and collection of specimens.

Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.

Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.

To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.

To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.

Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.

Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.

Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.

Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.

Manage and prioritise workload.

To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.

To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.

Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.

Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.

To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.

To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.

Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of spoken & written English
• NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Admin/clerical training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Accurate and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Using System 1
• Undertaking risk assessments

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical nursing assistant role within the NHS
• Experience of supporting Nursing Care Provision
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Phlebotomy experience
• Insulin administration
• Experience of using System 1
• Previous experience of providing personal care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Units 2-3 The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday on a 21-bedded inpatient unit in Dereham, to deliver high standards of rehabilitation alongside their wider team.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people, in the statutory/voluntary/private sector
• Experience of working with people at the End of life
• Literacy skills
• Evidence of ongoing learning

Desirable

• Experience of working in people's homes

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated

Desirable

• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles.
• Experience of working in a community setting

Communication

Essential

• Tact & diplomacy
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms

People and Personal development

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• A team player
• Awareness of own limitations
• Good organisational skills
• Open to change and development

Personal Atributes/Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Able to show initiative
• Able to work alone
• Assertive
• Good listening skills

Other

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable
• UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Foxley Ward

Dereham Community Hospital

Dereham

NR19 2EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description for detailed overview of main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A-Level or Diploma in Administration, ICT or Customer Service or equivalent experience/knowledge
• ITIL Foundation Certificate or equivalent relevant experience gained through experience working in an ITIL based environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience in using web-based applications and digital systems in the workplace
• Significant experience of providing customer focused advice/support via telephone/email/face to face
• Experience of facilitating service/work improvements
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and management at all levels within an organisation

Desirable

• Previous employment/experience in the NHS
• Experience of working with NHS Smartcards and the Registration Authority
• Experience using a call management system
• Experience providing IT Training or production of user guides

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent Microsoft Office/O365 skills
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Ability to analyse data in fine detail
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to clearly explain procedures to others
• Experience of producing and presenting clear, concise documentation
• Ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
• Can manage and work to multiple and tight timescales under pressure
• Able to prioritise workload, considering significance of task, deadlines, and objectives
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Positive approach to change management

Desirable

• Knowledge of Registration Authority policies and procedures and the Care Identity Service (CIS)

Communication

Essential

• Effective listening skills
• Clear, accurate written and verbal communication with experience of producing and presenting clear, concise documentation
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to build positive relationships and gain commitment from others

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Self-motivated, prepared to act on own initiative
• Polite and patient manner
• Ability to be assertive
• Proven organisational skills with excellent time management
• Ability to work alone and as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to relate to clinical and other staff at all levels
• Ability to manage own programme of work
• Interest in continued professional development

Other

Essential

• Willing to work flexibly when required
• Must be able to make own travelling arrangements

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

You will be required to:

• Engage with mobile working
• Engage with SystmOne Optimisation
• Engage with referral to discharge standard processes
• To be aware of the demand and capacity model which will reflect workload needs at any given time

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

The post holder will:

1. Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a graded treatment plan.
2. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills.
3. To provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, to identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs.
4. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to maximise their functional ability.
5. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
6. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
7. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment process.
8. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
9. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation in their treatment plan.
10. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately
11. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
12. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets ands needs.
13. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
14. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
15. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.
16. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team.
17. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
18. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
19. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Professional

The post holder will:

1. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.
2. Contribute to the staff rota on a monthly basis.
3. Contribute to the supervision of workload within the integrated team.
4. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings where appropriate.
5. Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
6. Attend in-house training as required to develop current job role.
7. Maintain own continue professional development
8. Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required.
9. Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
10. Remain accountable for own professional actions as determined by the professional bodies.
11. May be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff.
12. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses.
13. Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area as appropriate.
14. Provide advice/training to less experienced staff and supervise and support band 3, 4 and 5 staff, and students where appropriate, and contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.
15. Demonstrate leadership skills within own competence.
16. Demonstrate basic IT/standard keyboard skills
17. Contribute to the induction process for new staff/students.
18. Be accountable for work delegated to others

Organisational

The post holder will:

1. Undertake mandatory training as required.
2. Participate in a Personal Development Review process.
3. Undertake Personal Development Plans for more junior staff members.
4. Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
5. Follow Trust policies, and local procedures, and use discretion in interpreting them according to the setting and circumstances.
6. Comment on draft policies.
7. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Team Leader and Trust Policy.
8. Contribute to clinical audit as required.
9. Complete the staff survey as required.
10. Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent experience
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at band 5 level
• Good observational and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with complex presentations

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated

Communication

Essential

• Tact and diplomacy
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• A team player

Personal Attibutes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• Professional Appearance
• Be able to: Kneel, bend & stoop and work in cramped environments.
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable
• Must have full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Wymondham Health Centre

18 Bridewell Street

Wymondham

NR18 0AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the planning and delivery of the Family Food First programme in, nurseries, preschools and Family Hub teams. To compare setting practice against evidence-based standards for the provision of nutrition, physical activity and oral health. To be able to provide recommendations to education professionals to improve setting practice and meet best-practice standards.

To support the Paediatric Dietetic team in the provision of public health interventions to the wider community, this may include providing training packages to health & education professionals, conducting parent-focused workshops and developing resources to support nutrition education. This will be supported and supervised by the wider dietetic team.

The post holder will need to be able to translate technical nutrition information into an easy-to-understand format for a variety of professionals, parents and children under the age of 5 years.

The post holder will be required to create or manage databases to input and analyse quantitative and qualitative data obtained from settings to evaluate progress on the programme.

To provide administrative assistance to the running of the Family Food First programme and the wider paediatric team. The post holder will be required to use their own initiative to problem solve and prioritise their own workload.

To possess computer keyboard skills and be computer literate with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.

To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national Dietetic standards. Will be required to attend departmental meetings and contribute to department service development and promotion of dietetics across the trust.

To contribute to the training of student Dietitians.

To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To contribute to the planning and delivery of the work of the paediatric team by providing administrative support and liaising with service users, staff members and other community health and social care professionals.

To carry out basic patient reviews, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.

To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, implement and adapt treatment plans following locally agreed pathways and set appropriate review timescales. This will be under the supervision of a Dietitian.

The role may involve managing a non-complex patient caseload, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.

To follow the treatment pathways and feedback to the supervising Dietitian on the patients progress and highlight need for specialist dietetic assessment when needed.

The role may include planning and delivering nutrition education sessions, face to face or virtually. They will need to be able to carry equipment used for training purposes to and from venues which requires light to moderate physical effort.

The post holder will be required to conduct growth monitoring clinics; they will need to be competent in manipulating height measures and reading weighing scales. They may be required to attend patient homes or community clinic venues where they may encounter unpleasant conditions.

Contribution to policy development may be required, according to the needs of the service.

To lead on the development and maintenance of patient information resources that will be used by families and other health care professionals.

Management and Leadership

To contribute and provide support or training to students or less experienced dietetic support workers.

To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.

To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.

Information management

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.

To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.

Education & Professional Development

To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.

To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.

To ensure your own nutrition knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.

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

To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.

To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.

To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.

Operational Delivery

To be able to communicate key messages to patients, the public and community-based professionals using a variety of communication styles.

The post holder will be required to input accurate and detailed data into electronic patient records and manage the paediatric caseload on the digital system.

Work cooperatively with health and social care staff, carers and the general public to ensure that the services provided by the department run smoothly and efficiently.

To be able to communicate with individuals from a range of backgrounds over the telephone, via video consultation and face to face including where there may be communication difficulties, e.g. when English is not a first language or where there are learning disabilities.

To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.

To recognise own limitations within their agreed level of competence and to seek advice and guidance from supervising dietitian in a timely manner.

To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication, and joint assessments (if appropriate).

To deliver effective nutrition education at a level appropriate to the audience.

To attend and actively participate in department and team meetings.

To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.

To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.

Risk & Governance Management

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Service Development

To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.

Code of Conduct

The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Infection Control

The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.

All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.

All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.

All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving).

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Higher national diploma (HND) or SVQ/NVQ level 5 or foundation degree in nutrition and/or healthcare, or level 5 healthcare apprentice

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, including health promotion

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and young people
• Previous experience of group training, e.g. leading a group or teaching others a new skill
• Previous experience in quality initiatives and audit maintenance

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and (Powerpoint - this would be dependent on role)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Good understanding of community needs and an appreciation of how the dietetic service might work within a diverse community
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Poynt

Units 2-3, Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work within a clinical governance framework which is embedded in day to day practice. CCS, Bedfordshire / Luton Community Health Services is accountable for continuously improving the quality of its services, and safeguarding standards of care.

Take every opportunity to promote and participate in health promotion initiatives.

Act as a signpost for families to other relevant services thereby empowering them as users.

Maintain a safe environment for patients, carers and staff where possible, ensure in the implementation of evidence based practice.

Nurse Prescriber holding V100 qualification

Actively develop a more specialised service or activity which is based on clear evidence of need, in partnership with commissioners.

Provide the core school nursing programme to the family and community.

Work in partnership with clients and families to agreed contracts in order to promote and maximize physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being.

Undertake and provide a holistic assessment of clients health needs and to produce, implement and review the care plan.

Review and evaluate outcomes for children and families.

Refer clients to other agencies as appropriate e.g. onward referral of identified vulnerable children and adults.

Develop with other professionals an overall specialist protection plan where indicated e.g. Child Protection Plan.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Relevant expert knowledge
• Experience of working in partnership with other relevant services e.g. CAMHS, specialist perinatal mental health, IAPT and 3rd sector organisations.
• Health needs assessment and identification experience in relation to older children
• Experience of working with children and families in Safeguarding arena
• Knowledge of Public health agenda both locally and Nationally
• Ability to Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Desirable

• evidence of undertaking audit

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) School Nursing
• Nursing / midwifery qualification
• NHS school nurse experience in past 2 years

Desirable

• Evidence of continued development post qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent Nursing experience
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of health promotion, child health and family support
• Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust
• Experience of supporting students and other learners

Desirable

• Knowledge of Community Nursing
• Experience of working with children/young people

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Woburn court

Railton

Beds

MK42 7PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview:

1. Support Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs) to deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
2. To deliver evidence-based support for children and young people in education settings, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of Whole School and College Approach to mental health
3. Working with and within education environments to provide better access to specialist mental health services
4. Supervise and line manage AEMHPs, EMHPs, CWPs and SWPs
5. Practice in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.

1. To provide assessment of health, development, and biopsychosocial needs, and provide a risk assessment and formulation of children and young people presenting with a wide variety of mild to moderate mental health and social needs.
2. Complete psychosocial formulations to inform care planning.
3. To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and family workers) around mental health difficulties in children and young people.
4. To provide consultation as required to young people around their mental health difficulties.
5. To provide consultation as required to parents around the mental health difficulties of their child.
6. To offer interventions such as CBT, solution focussed work, guided self-help and group support to children and young people.
7. To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons.
8. To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and education staff.
9. To supervise and manage other members of the team, including Senior Wellbeing Practitioners and EMHPs, through the delivery CBT-informed supervision.
10. To oversee the formulation of treatment and management plans for schools, parents/carers, children and young people being supported by the EMHPs and the Senior Wellbeing Practitioners, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service in individual and group contexts.
11. To work with the team and stakeholders to determine how delivery of care will need to be altered in the different settings dependent on need (for example, to consider the provision required for special schools).
12. To produce accurate records, reports and observations as required
13. To refer on, or signpost, to appropriate specialist agencies when required.
14. To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, GPs, Paediatricians, Specialist CAMHS, school counsellors, Childrens Services, and other voluntary agencies.
15. To measure outcomes for all interventions.
16. To contribute to team multi-disciplinary working.
17. To support the roll out of further MHSTs within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
18. Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and young people.
19. Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also have an understanding of the Safeguarding Children and Child Protection procedures.
20. The post-holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour may be personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.

1. As the post holder will be working within the community, they will establish and maintain positive relationships with professionals, agencies, charities and teams who also provide services to children and young people in the community. These relationships are a key part of the role in which you will be representing East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC).
2. Be able to clearly and effectively communicate both clinical and non-clinical information with those receiving care, their families/carers and with other
3. The post-holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
4. Represent the team at meetings as delegated by the Clinical and Team Lead and contribute effectively to the meeting agenda.
5. Key communication:

a. EHWS colleagues, including other MHSTs and the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Teamb. School partners, including Head Teachers, Mental Health Champion/Lead, Teachers, SENCOs and Teaching Assistantsc. CAMHS colleagues, including YOUnitedd. Social Care and Early Help Colleaguese. SEND colleagues, including Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologistsf. Other Managers and Clinical Staffg. Staff during supervision

Authorised signatory.

1. Line manage and clinically supervise junior members of the team.
2. Assist the Clinical and Team Lead with recruitment and selection, as required.
3. To participate in regular managerial and clinical supervision.
4. To attend and participate in training, supervision and the appraisal process, to ensure professional development and competence.
5. Ensure that all policies applicable to Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services are implemented as far as it is within their ability, contributing to developing new processes and procedures within the MHSTs.
6. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and Knowledge and Skills Framework process.

1. To participate in regular audits, quarterly reporting, and research projects for the improvement of the teams clinical practice.
2. To collaborate with other team members in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.

1. Participate fully in providing quality care in line with local and national guidelines e.g. NICE Guidance & Quality Standards relating to children and young people with mental health difficulties and social care difficulties.
2. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any client/family/staff records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
3. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transferred electronically must be undertaken in accordance with the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
4. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.
5. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
6. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the relevant professional body and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
7. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.
8. Provide clients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.
9. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
10. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness processes for their team.
11. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Relevant therapeutic professional qualification or equivalent e.g. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, accredited CBT Therapist, qualification in systemic family therapy, qualification in child and adolescent psychotherapy
• Appropriate and valid UK professional registration e.g in psychology, systemic family therapy, psychotherapy, teaching, social work, nursing, occupational health or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Desirable

• Post Graduate clinical supervision training/qualification (e.g. CYP IAPT) or a willingness to attend identified training
• Further therapeutic qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work with children and/or adolescents with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
• Experience of clinically supervising team members with their own clinical work, delivering evidence-based interventions to children and young people in groups and/or one to one.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psychoeducation workshops to professionals, young people and/or parents/carers.
• Experience of working with positive behaviour approaches and young people with ADHD, ASC and/or other learning difficulties
• Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting and/or experience of working with schools, promoting a whole school and college approach to mental health

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children.
• Ability to work autonomously in a community setting, making appropriate decisions
• Ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of different outcome measures used in Children and Young Peoples settings (e.g. SDQs/RCADS.)
• Ability to communicate information on formulation, risk and intervention to staff from other disciplines.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the Green Paper; Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Oak Tree Centre

1 Oak Drive

Huntingdon

PE29 7HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To employ effective waiting list management for appointment booking. This will include booking of appointments from waiting lists, resolving appointment conflicts, issuing appointment letters/texts, using cloud booking to ensure there is room availability. You may also be required to book interpreters to support these appointments and arrange translation of documents.

2. Using a range of software programmes including SystmOne and Olympus Transcription Software to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including adhoc and routine reports, which may include medical terminology and deal with matters of a complex and/or distressing nature.

3.To independently manage, undertake and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties which follow standard processes with the occasional need to deviate. These include:

• Photocopying, scanning, emailing, distributing, filing and organising letters, reports and other documents.
• Opening, date-stamping, sorting and distributing incoming mail, relating it to previous correspondence as appropriate and ensuring that outgoing post is sent in a timely manner
• Researching appropriate websites, downloading and circulating documents, as requested.
• To anticipate and assess problems or issues, showing initiative and exercising independent judgement in resolving or actioning them.

4. To handle telephone calls into the service from members of the public and health professionals confidently and appropriately, regularly providing and receiving complex and sensitive information, taking accurate messages and ensuring these are passed on to the relevant person in a timely manner.

For the full list of duties, please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• RSA II or equivalent typing qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Proven administration experience in a busy office environment.
• Proven experience of working as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of computerised patient's administration systems e.g. SystmOne
• NHS medical terminology

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Olympus Transcription Software.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Audio Typing.
• Good organisational skills.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision, prioritising and managing own workload.
• Typing skills.
• Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care.

Desirable

• Enhanced IT Skills.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate of written and verbal English language.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Committed to providing the best possible service to patients showing care and compassion.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Team Player.

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.

Other

Essential

• Flexible attitude and approach to work to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out the instructions accurately and promptly of the reablement ward team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To work within an agreed reablement competency framework to support patients with their stated goals and within their functional capabilities.

To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition.

To support patients emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging, and promoting independence on a range of activities of daily living.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems always maintaining confidentiality.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.

To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.

To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care (e.g.: washing/dressing and nutritional needs) with a reablement ethos.

To keep the unit clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to trust infection control procedures.

To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the registered nurse.

To support relatives under the guidance of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

To assist with the discharge process for patients by the MDT.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level Grade 5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience

Desirable

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Basic I.T. and computer skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Communication

Essential

• Clear oral and written communication

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Polite/courteous
• Caring personality
• Sensitive and tolerant
• Resilient

Other

Essential

• Able to make own travelling arrangements
• May be required to work in other community hospital's within our trust in order to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Ability to work 12.5 hour shift day/night patterns

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Willow Unit, Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception/Appointment Book/Treatment.

Booking urgent care telephone triage appointments and treatment appointments, where appropriate.

Managing the waiting room, including greeting patients and advising them of any excessive delays.

Re-booking additional needs appointments or minor oral surgery appointments.

Maintain the appointment system to ensure that surgery time is utilised appropriately.

Distribute post accordingly.

Record referral/communication correspondence in the patients notes and action accordingly.

File all letters/correspondence in the appropriate place.

Accurately prepare and maintain patient records.

Prioritise workload. You will be working within a team so it is imperative that you work proactively together to complete reception tasks meeting deadlines to enable the service to perform efficiently.

Maintain administrative systems to ensure good working practice.

Use judgemental and analytical skills to anticipate the needs of the patient.

Maintain the Reception area.

Making of appointments and taking telephone calls, interpreting as necessary the needs of both patients and clinicians enabling situations to be dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Most of our patients require a lot of emotional support to persuade them to accept treatment. It must be recognised that anxiety can often be displayed as aggression.

Knowledge of computer use is essential for input of patient data, payment transactions and other services.

Collection of charges as appropriate.

Cashing up/banking, recording all necessary details.

On occasions, work independently managing the department administration and giving appropriate advice when necessary.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

Compliance with NHS code of conduct.

Attend appropriate meetings.

Encourage and motivate other team members.

Support others by sharing skills and knowledge of the job.

Person Specification

Qualifiations and Training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above

Experience

Essential

• Reception/Customer Care experience
• Experience of working with the general public
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience of answering telephone calls in a busy high volume call environment
• Post Holder must have a degree of experience in the field of Administration

Desirable

• Post holder must have sound knowledge and experience of working within an NHS practice/organisation

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
• Computer literate with excellent keyboard skills or experience with Microsoft packages
• Work flexibly as part of a team
• Good time management

Self-awareness

Essential

• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
• Can demonstrate flexibility of approach

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Cambridge Dental Access Centre, Brookfield's

Seymour Street

Cambridge

CB1 3DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work closely as part of the iCaSH Team working largely in our school-based service, offering information and advice on contraception, sexuality and sexual health along with general health issues, within, Peterborough and the local geographical area.

To provide individualised patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate care and advice.

Please see job description attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse or NMC registered Midwife
• Nationally recognised qualification in contraception
• Accredited to BASHH STIF Level 2 Competency Training or equivalent

Desirable

• Accreditation to fit contraceptive implants and intra-uterine devices, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Recent relevant experience of working in a sexual health clinical service (Contraception, GUM)
• Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Evidence of continuous professional development & clinical competence

Desirable

• Accredited qualification and ability to perform LARC procedures
• Competent at undertaking Microscopy
• Experience of delivering training presentations to internal and external audiences

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Administration of Medicine
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and flexibly

Desirable

• Competent to undertake symptomatic screening for STIs

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Kings Chambers 39-41 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JL

Peterborough

PE1 1JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The Information Governance Partner will play a key role in supporting the Trust's Information Governance function, acting as a dedicated Information Governance adviser to allocated clinical, operational and corporate services. Working within a business partnering model, the post holder will provide expert guidance and practical support to help services meet their responsibilities relating to data protection, confidentiality, records management, information sharing, information security and wider Information Governance compliance.

The post holder will develop effective working relationships with managers and teams across their designated areas, acting as the first point of contact for Information Governance enquiries and supporting services to identify, assess and manage information risks. They will contribute to the delivery of organisational objectives by promoting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, NHS standards and Trust policies, helping to ensure Information Governance is embedded within day-to-day service delivery and service development activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing advice and support on Information Governance matters including data protection, confidentiality, records management, information sharing and information asset management.

Supporting the investigation and management of Information Governance incidents, data breaches, privacy concerns and information rights requests, ensuring appropriate actions are progressed and escalated where required.

Assisting services in identifying and managing Information Governance risks and implementing appropriate controls and improvement actions.

Supporting the completion and review of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Information Asset Registers, Records of Processing Activities and other governance documentation.

Working closely with Information Asset Owners and service managers to maintain compliance and improve governance arrangements.

Participating in Information Governance audits, compliance reviews and assurance activities, producing reports and monitoring agreed actions.

Supporting the management of Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests and other statutory information requests.

Delivering Information Governance awareness sessions, training, briefings and communications to staff and supporting a culture of information governance compliance and accountability.

Maintaining accurate records, registers, governance systems and performance information, identifying themes, trends and emerging risks.

Contributing to service improvement initiatives, audit programmes, organisational assurance activities and governance projects.

The post holder will be expected to work independently within defined procedures while maintaining close working relationships with the wider Information Governance team. They will provide cross-cover for colleagues, support Trust-wide initiatives and contribute to the delivery of a consistent, responsive and high-quality Information Governance service across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with governance, compliance or information management experience to develop their career within a supportive NHS Information Governance team and contribute directly to the safe and lawful use of information in support of patient care and organisational effectiveness

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
• oEvidence of relevant training or willingness to undertake IG training

Desirable

• oInformation Governance or Data Protection qualification
• oRelevant NHS or governance training

Experience

Essential

• oExperience working in an administrative, governance or information-related role
• oExperience handling confidential or sensitive information
• oExperience working with a range of stakeholders
• oExperience of coordinating activities, actions or investigations across multiple stakeholders.
• oExperience of providing advice, guidance or support to staff within a service environment.
• oExperience of managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records.

Desirable

• oExperience in Information Governance or Data Protection
• oNHS or public sector experience
• oExperience supporting audits or compliance activity Experience supporting the investigation of incidents, complaints or governance concerns.
• oExperience supporting compliance, audit or risk management activities.
• oExperience working within an NHS, healthcare or public sector environment.

Skills

Essential

• oUnderstanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
• oGood organisational and prioritisation skills
• oAbility to analyse information and follow processes
• oCompetent IT skills (MS Office tools etc.) Understanding of Information Governance incidents, risks and compliance responsibilities.
• oUnderstanding of data subject rights and confidentiality principles.
• oAbility to analyse information, identify concerns and determine when escalation is required.
• oAbility to build effective working relationships with managers and operational teams.
• oAbility to communicate complex governance requirements in a clear and practical manner.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of GDPR, FOI and Records Management
• oUnderstanding of NHS data flows or systems
• oExperience interpreting policies or guidance
• oKnowledge of Subject Access Requests, Right of Rectification and other information rights.
• oKnowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act requirements.
• oKnowledge of Information Asset Management processes.
• oUnderstanding of NHS governance and assurance arrangements

Communication

Essential

• oWillingness to learn and develop IG knowledge
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• oExperience supporting training delivery
• oExperience assisting colleagues or new starters

Personal Development

Essential

• oTeam player with collaborative approach
• oFlexible and adaptable
• oProfessional and reliable
• oAttention to detail

Desirable

• oProactive approach to problem solving
• oInterest in governance, compliance or digital/IG development

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• oProfessional,
• oResilient
• oself-motivated
• oStrong leadership and organisational skills
• oCollaborative and adaptable
• oCommitment to confidentiality and wider Information Governance standards

Desirable

• oDemonstrates strategic thinking and ability to influence organisational direction
• oResilient in managing competing priorities and organisational pressure
• oStrong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.

Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.

To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.

Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.

Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.

To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.

To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.

To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.

To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.

To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.

To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.

Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.

Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.

Following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.

Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.

Communication

Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.

Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.

Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policy.

Liaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.

Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.

Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.

Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.

Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.

Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.

Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.

Budgetary Responsibility

To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to EEC Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.

Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required.

People Management

Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.

Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.

Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.

Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.

The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act

The post holder must adhere to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Identify and refer to senior colleagues any young and/or vulnerable people complying with East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC) safeguarding policies.

The post holder must undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

Participate in clinical and other audits as requested with guidance from senior members of the team.

The post holder must participate in clinical supervision.

The postholder must participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available and restocked. Undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within the clinics.

Following training and signed off as competent, perform identified tests for patients.

To ensure that all laboratory specimens are correctly labelled, bagged and dispatched to the appropriate laboratory.

Undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.

Have a clear understanding of personal accountability and level of responsibility and refer issues outside own competencies/level of knowledge to an appropriate member of the team.

To ensure attendance at all relevant meetings, if on shift and available.

Attend/complete mandatory training in accordance with EEC policy.

Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic and signpost to other services.

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policies.

General

The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. EEC NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:

Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Evidence of achievement of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete at the earliest opportunity

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core
• Adult Basic Life Support (in date)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care environment
• Experience of working with the public
• Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation

Desirable

• Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system
• Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
• Experience in working with confidential information

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train
• Willingness to undertake microscopy training if required by the service
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings

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).