Job description

Job responsibilities

Integrated Core Service and Experts at Hand Delivery

Contribute to an integrated universal, targeted and specialist Speech and Language Therapy offer, working across core and Experts at Hand priorities according to locality need.

Deliver targeted individual and group interventions and contribute to whole-setting approaches that support communication, participation and inclusion.

Provide advice, consultation, modelling and coaching to parents, carers, education staff, early years practitioners and wider partners, with support from senior colleagues as required.

Contribute to communication-environment audits and support settings to implement agreed recommendations.

Support the graduated response by helping settings identify need, implement appropriate strategies and understand when specialist Speech and Language Therapy advice or assessment is required.

Participate in locality multidisciplinary meetings, Team Around the School arrangements and collaborative problem-solving discussions where appropriate.

Contribute to co-production with children, young people, families, settings and communities, including groups who experience inequalities in access or outcomes.

Communication and Partnership Working

Communicate clinical information clearly, sensitively and accessibly to children, families and professionals, including information that may be complex or distressing.

Work collaboratively across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector to agree coordinated plans and shared outcomes.

Develop positive working relationships characterised by openness, respect and constructive challenge.

Adapt communication for cultural, linguistic, developmental and accessibility needs, using interpreting and accessible-information arrangements appropriately.

Attend and contribute to reviews, case discussions, team meetings and other professional meetings relevant to the caseload and locality offer.

Respond sensitively to concerns and initial complaints, seeking senior support and escalating where necessary.

Training, Supervision and Workforce Development

Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of training for parents, carers, education staff, early years practitioners and partner professionals.

Provide task-specific guidance, clinical support and supervision to Band 4 Support Practitioners, apprentices, assistants and volunteers where delegated and within own competence.

Contribute to the learning of Speech and Language Therapy students, including observation opportunities and supported placement activity as agreed and subject to competency sign off.

Participate actively in induction, preceptorship where applicable, appraisal, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Maintain HCPC registration, professional competence and an up-to-date development portfolio in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT standards.

Service Development, Data and Digital Practice

Contribute to implementation and evaluation of the Experts at Hand model and wider core-service developments.

Accurately record clinical activity, outcomes and impact using agreed digital and clinical systems.

Participate in audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and agreed projects.

Contribute feedback to the development of pathways, clinical guidance, standard operating procedures and patient-facing resources.

Use digital technology safely, effectively and accessibly, adhering to information-governance, clinical-safety and Trust requirements.

Identify variation in demand, access or service delivery and inform the relevant locality lead of the likely impact.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised S< Degree or equivalent HCPC registration RCSLT membership Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration paediatric course or training.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of developmental speech, language and communication needs and their functional impact.
• Knowledge of a range of assessment approaches and evidence-based interventions appropriate to children and young people.
• Understanding of universal, targeted and specialist approaches to meeting speech, language and communication needs.
• Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice, graduated response, ordinarily available provision and reasonable adjustments.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and professional accountability.
• Awareness of health inequalities and the cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic factors that influence access and engagement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of consultation, coaching, training and communication-supportive environments.
• Knowledge of outcome measurement, quality improvement and co-production

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience with children and young people gained through pre-registration placements and/or post-registration practice.
• Experience of assessing and supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers and professionals.
• Experience of multidisciplinary or multi-agency working.

Desirable

• Experience in early years, mainstream or special education settings.
• Experience of delivering groups, training, consultation or coaching.

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

Bedford

MK427PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To support the Multiprofessional Practice Education Team (MPET) by providing comprehensive, high quality, accurate and timely administrative support; contributing towards the effectiveness and efficiency of multi professional education and providing learners of all clinical professionals (medical and non-medical) with a high-quality learning environment across the Trust.

To provide administrative support across all workstreams supported by the MPET.

To deal efficiently and effectively with email and telephone enquiries received by the MPE Team in a professional, efficient and timely manner, escalating queries where appropriate.

Monitor MPET inboxes, ensuring enquiries are recorded, prioritised and responded to or redirected appropriately.

Maintain, update and ensure the accuracy of MPET databases, electronic records and shared folders in line with Trust information governance requirements.

Support the administration of Study Leave processes, including collating applications and preparing documentation for Study Leave Panel meetings.

To issue and distribute agendas, take minutes / update actions logs and distribute meeting documents afterwards for meetings being chaired by the MPET.

Provide administrative support to meetings chaired by MPET, including preparing and distributing agendas and papers, taking accurate minutes, maintaining action logs and tracking progress, circulating documentation following meetings.

To maintain and update the MPET sections on the staff intranet, padlets and learner app to ensure that the information provided is accessible, accurate and up to date.

Support the coordination of learner and student feedback processes by issuing evaluation requests, collating responses and producing reports for review.

Administer training and education activity delivered by MPET (such as Practice Assessor / Educator training, care certificate, clinical skills, learner inductions). Managing bookings and attendance records, preparing course materials and registration documentation, issuing certificates, updating Electronic Staff Record (ESR) systems where required

Provide administration for meetings and event arrangements including venue hire, taking bookings, provision of equipment/resources, pre-event material, travel and parking arrangements. If appropriate you may be required to attend in person training events to provide administrative support.

To communicate in a clear, honest and respectful manner at all times.

To establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external colleagues to enhance the work of the team.

To contribute to the teams communication by co-ordinating and distributing information through various channels in an accurate and timely manner.

Ability to communicate in a clear, honest and respectful manner.

Ability to establish and maintain relationships

Ability to communicate and share information using various mediums e.g. emails, letters, verbally.

Maintaining own personal and professional development and taking part in annual appraisal, KSF process and one to one supervision.

Undertake mandatory and statutory as required by Trust policy.

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)

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

To ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades A-C / 4-9) or equivalent including functional skills

Desirable

• NVQ Business Administration minimum level 2

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy administrative role.

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS organisation
• Experience in using Microsoft Teams

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Ability to plan and organise own work according to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong IT skills. Confident in using Microsoft Excel, Teams and Word.
• Demonstrates ability to work flexibly as part of a team and using own initiative.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Ability to communicate and share information clearly and in a respectful manner using various mediums - e.g. emails, letters, verbally.

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

Norfolk or Cambridgeshire

Units 7/8, Meadow Park, Meadow Lane

St Ives

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organisational

1. To be accountable for the management and monitoring of defined outcomes within own area of work. To include Healthroster, absence management, recruitment and retention, identifying the best use of resource and building resilience.
2. To assess operational delivery against locally agreed outcomes and escalate any relevant concerns, proactively problem solving to identify possible solutions.
3. Day to day line management and supervision of Admin and Clerical Band 2, 3 and 4 staff across a wide range of roles, including work allocation when necessary.
4. Liaise with a range of staff, service users and external partners and communicate complex, sensitive, and distressing information across service pathways.
5. Review administrative systems and processes, developing policies and proposing and implementing improvements to working practices and procedures in line with relevant KPI requirements and patient pathways. To audit work as requested.
6. Delegated responsibility for clearly defined projects and consultations where there is no significant commercial or financial impact.
7. Monitor personnel activity across the region, ensuring that as far as possible, the admin and clerical workload is covered across all the sites / locations on a daily basis and during planned or unplanned absence. There may be a requirement to help cover these posts.
8. Conducting appraisals for Admin and Clerical staff; assessing training needs and instigating appropriate action. Maintaining mandatory training records and ensuring staff are compliant.
9. Recording and monitoring of staff sickness and annual leave and other absence, completion of payroll documents and responsibility for ensuring that personal files are maintained and up to date.
10. Managing staff performance issues, dealing with first level grievances, disciplinaries and handling complaints.
11. To review and manage Datix ensuring learning is shared with the relevant teams.
12. As an authorised signatory, manage and review a delegated budget, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions. Verify and authorise admin and clerical claims, overtime, annual leave etc.
13. Organise, plan and attend admin and clerical team meetings, cascade information and discuss issues.
14. Lead on recruitment, selection and induction of Admin and Clerical staff.
15. To oversee effective waiting list management where appropriate in line with KPIs and the 18-week patient pathway.
16. To build close working relationships in partnership with our clinical service leads to build knowledge and understanding of each area.
17. To build a resilient workforce across all teams.

Professional

1. To demonstrate good customer care and communication skills when communicating with the public and with other health care professionals, overcoming barriers to understanding.
2. To lead on the induction and probation of new starters, temporary staff and apprentices.
3. To lead and encourage the development of individual staff members and teams.
4. To use a range of software programs and systems to produce, maintain and distribute documents including reports; to manage performance, create spread sheets, databases and presentations. This includes the administration and maintenance of standalone systems, including staff access management.
5. To understand a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non- routine, and to work flexibly with all clinical services providing comprehensive administrative support. This will involve travel to other sites.
6. To work proactively to problem solve and identify possible solutions, acting on these as appropriate within the required timescales.
7. To undertake a range of administrative duties including production of reports, forms, letters and notices; maintaining schedules and diaries; organising and chairing meetings, making room bookings and arranging room layout and equipment and other reasonable duties as required.
8. Undertaking absence reporting and managing absence. Monitoring and recording mandatory training and managing compliance.
9. To be committed to working within a changing environment, responding positively to new demands and changes, and to be an active team member recognising potential problems, and escalating these and any constructive ideas for improvement on to the appropriate person.
10. To set up and maintain comprehensive, confidential records and filing systems, ensuring that all records are kept up-to-date, and that filing is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
11. To be responsible for the efficient use of office equipment and supplies. To undertake ordering of office supplies, requisitioning, and receipting goods and services on NHS procurement systems and carrying out research into goods and services as required.
12. To report maintenance, cleaning and health and safety issues in line with current procedures, keeping the line / site manager informed at all times.
13. To implement policies for own work area and propose changes as necessary.
14. It is the post-holders responsibility to ensure that they have undertaken all mandatory training, in line with the Trusts policies and procedure.
15. To attend and lead team meetings that may be on site or virtual. This may include travel to other sites.
16. To develop in specialist areas of interest relevant to role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, evidence of higher education or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Business Administration Level 4 or equivalent.
• Good general standard of education (minimum GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/ Level 4, or equivalent).
• Qualification in supervisory management or demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• Leadership and management training or qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working within busy healthcare settings.
• Significant experience of recruiting, supervising and line managing large and diverse teams of admin and clerical staff across a range of roles, including undertaking appraisals, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Excellent IT and keyboard skills with extensive knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Awareness and understanding of waiting list management and clinical support needs.
• Proven financial and budget management experience.
• Proven experience of working autonomously and the ability to demonstrate excellent decision-making skills.
• Proven experience of managing site and facilities issues.

Desirable

• Experience of PAS / SystmOne.
• Evidence of continuing Professional development.
• Experience of waiting time management and performance issues.
• NHS experience.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to the prioritisation of work, to manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities and to cope well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate use of initiative with a pro-active approach in completing tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills within small and wider teams.
• Excellent knowledge of administrative procedures with proven ability to review and improve admin processes and systems.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer care-focused skills.
• Ability to analyse, synthesise and present data and other information effectively.

Desirable

• SystmOne literate.
• Health roster.
• Analysing barriers and finding solutions when developing ways of working.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate excellent inter- personal, communication, negotiation and persuasive skills with colleagues, patients and external partners at all levels.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to recognise development needs of other staff and able to signpost/implement training packages.

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to sensitively handle issues at an individual or team level.
• Ability to recognise, respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Confident, approachable manner.
• Supportive to colleagues.
• Able to work flexibly to provide cover for absent colleagues during holidays and sickness as required.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to make own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the service.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of acquiring a deeper understanding of current issues facing the NHS and NCH&C in particular.
• Willing to undertake further training as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

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 independently manage a caseload of pre-school and school age children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.

To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis

To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards

As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short-term goals working towards discharge

To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards

To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive

To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate

To make onward referral as appropriate

To identify any variations to service delivery or demands and inform the Locality Co-ordinator and Area & Clinical Lead of the likely impact on the service

Policy & service development

To contribute towards policy, clinical governance and service development through discussion and involvement in projects as appropriate

To be familiar with local and national standards and to work in line with these

To ensure that parents/carers are aware of the standards they should expect from the speech and language therapy service

Communication

To ensure effective communication of complex condition-related information to parents/carers regarding the assessment process, assessment findings and planned intervention, including engagement of parents/carers in intervention

To ensure children are involved in goal setting and decision making around their own care as appropriate to their age, developmental level and language skills

To ensure parents/carers are involved in decision making around their childs care including discharge from the service

To liaise effectively and work in partnership with other professionals (particularly teachers and teaching assistants), including the development of shared goals for intervention

To write reports on children, in line with service standards, including contributions to statutory assessment

To offer advice to others concerning support for individual children

To actively contribute to case conferences/ review meetings for children on the caseload

To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

To attend SLT team meetings, actively contributing as appropriate

Contribute to the Trusts internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation

Contribute to the Trusts external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of Trusts services.

Patient and Public Engagement

To contribute to ensuring that the Trusts responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements

Training

To participate in training other professionals/ parents as appropriate

To identify training needs in the multi-disciplinary team needed to support the care of children on the caseload

To attend all Trust mandatory training

People Management

To supervise SLT assistants/ teaching assistants/volunteers as appropriate

To mentor newly qualified SLTs providing support and contributing to induction with guidance from more senior colleagues

To offer observation sessions for SLT students as agreed with the supervising therapist

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

Research & Development Activity

To maintain and update skills and knowledge in relevant areas

To develop and monitor own clinical expertise in specialist area through planned CPD

To participate in service audit and projects as agreed with the Service Lead

To actively reflect on practice with peers and more senior colleagues to promote professional development and evidence-based decision making

To be advised on developments in current practice by more senior colleagues

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.

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 Community Health & Care NHS Trust.

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

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered Member of RCSLT
• Registered Member of HCPC

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in community clinics (at undergraduate/post graduate level)

Desirable

• Working in a mainstream school
• Working in a special school

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge about developmental speech and language disorders
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey sensitive or distressing information to parents/carers
• Good problem solving skills

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Essential

• Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.

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

Chesterton Medical Centre

35 Union Lane

Cambridge

CB4 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, 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.

Please see job description for a more thorough list of duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level degree
• RN qualification
• Assessor / mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Independent / supplementary prescribing qualification
• Consultation skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of working at band 5 level within the community setting
• To facilitate / develop Presceptorship Nurses

Desirable

• Management experience

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• Good communicator
• Highly motivated
• Able to provide high standards of care
• Good observational & reporting skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• Good interpersonal skills
• A team player
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Will be able to make own travel arrangements to patients' homes, clinics, base and meetings etc. as required.
• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
• Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Have basic IT/standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Management experience
• Cannulation / IV Therapy administration

Communication

Essential

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

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

• The post holder be required to work shifts, on call, flexible hours.
• Kneel, bend and stoop and work in cramped environments.
• Manoeuvre limbs of approximately 5- 6Kg.
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids.
• Good timekeeping and reliable.
• Enhanced DBS check

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

St James Clinic

Extons Rd

King's Lynn

PE30 5NU

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 multidisciplinary team assessing children with neurodevelopmental conditions. They will utilise evidence-based assessment tools, including ADOS, and gather information from multiple sources to inform diagnosis .

The role includes delivering feedback to families, contributing to MDT discussions and supporting pathway development. The post holder will also contribute to audit, research, governance and service improvement initiatives.They will communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including health professionals, education staff, social care and families, ensuring coordinated and person-centred care.The role involves autonomous practice, high-level clinical judgement and maintaining professional standards in line with Trust policies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to identify and address the needs of children being assessed as part of the Teams ASD /ADHD Pathways.

Utilise up to date and evidence-based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.

Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.

Deliver feedback to families regarding the outcome of the MDT assessment.

Provide clinical opinion in relation to the differential diagnosis of Neurodiversity in pre-school and school age children.

Work with the ND pathway lead to support implementation of the wider ND pathway across the county.

Use highly specialist clinical skills to manage a specialist caseload of children with ASD and other special needs/ Neurodevelopmental disorders

To use clinical skills to generate written reports and care plans, reflecting specialist Knowledge

Collaborate with the wider team and community Paediatric service in developing pathways and intervention development in the area of Autism and neurodevelopmental differences.

Be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical judgement & autonomous practice

To present and communicate complex condition related information in such a manner as to motivate and inform patients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, agreeing decision -making relevant to patient management.

To use good interpersonal skills to listen well and counsel patients and carers, so providing support and empathy without prejudice.

Assessments to include ADOS, joint assessments, report writing and contribution to care plans.

Take students on placement for clinical teaching and supervision, including exam placement.

Communication

Internal:

MDT colleaguesCommunity paediatric teamHealth Visiting TeamsSchool NursesPaediatric medical staffAdministrative staff.

External:

Education staff, including special educational needsCo-ordinator and educational psychologistSocial careParents / Carers

Budgetary Responsibility

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

People Management

To offer clinical supervision to colleagues within the community paediatric team.

To provide student placements, including assessment of the placements as appropriate

To provide second opinions to less experienced colleagues, and expert opinions to others, especially in relation to differential diagnoses.

To facilitate the development of others problem solving/negotiation skills within peer review/support.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and clinical and management supervision.

To work independently accessing appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework pre-determined intervals ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service and Trust. Plans, including specific objectives relating to the clinical specialism.

Research & Development Activity

To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan

To attend relevant training (courses, meetings, special interest groups) and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required for the role.

Maintain up to date professional registration with relevant regulatory body eg NMC, HCPC and RCSLT

To actively participate in reflective clinical supervision with peers/clinical supervisor to develop and enhance practice.

To develop and deliver regular specialist training (formal and informal) to the ND team and related professional groups in area of clinical expertise, reflecting on and evaluating the training provided.

To participate in and provide joint training with members of the Education Services and of the MDT Team in the field of ASD / ADHD and other communication difficulties as required.

To identify the training needs linked to specialty for wider service.

To provide advice to non-specialists and other specialists/ professionals within clinical field.

To participate in and develop innovations in areas of risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.

To initiate and undertake Research/Clinical Governance/audit projects within area of expertise.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to 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 the Health and Care Professions Council, OR Nursing and Midwifery Council, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

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 other audits as required.

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

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

To provide leadership within appropriate specialist area

To employ counselling skills with patients, carers with highly complex needs.

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

To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.

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

To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible.

To use negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations

To attend and participate in professional meetings and other relevant meetings.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional registration - NMC or HCPC essential
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses including ADOS training

Desirable

• Post graduate learning in neurodevelopment disorders

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience in working with children and young people with a range of Neuro developmental conditions including Autism and ADHD
• Relevant experience in the specialist field inc Autism assessments & diagnosis
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out supervision and appraisals

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate autonomous working and caseload management
• Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
• Able to communicate effectively with patients with communication problems where difficulties in understanding exist, using observation, listening and empathy
• Demonstrable knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and/or practice

Safeguarding

Essential

• Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people whatever their life circumstances
• Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding children

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 Oak Tree Centre / The Peacock Centre

Huntingdon / Cambridge

PE29 7HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To contribute to the planning and delivery of the work of the adult 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 will include planning and delivering nutrition education sessions, face to face or virtually. Includes carrying equipment used for training purposes to and from venues which requires light to moderate physical effort.

The post holder will be required to conduct anthropometric assessments, including measurement of weight, height, waist circumference and hand grip strength.

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 patients and other health care professionals.

Management and Leadership

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

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 and skills.

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

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)

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

To ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.

Code of Conduct

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

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as may be required for the effective performance of the post.

General

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

All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients.

Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification.

The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.

Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace.

The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the trusts Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.

Support the trusts sustainability green plan and take personal responsibility to ensure that we work to reduce carbon emissions.

The trust is committed to supporting our voluntary workforce and all apprentices, and all staff are expected to welcome and support volunteers and apprentices in their teams.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous experience of group training

Knowledge & 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
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent team working skills

Self awareness

Essential

• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development

Emotional awareness

Essential

• In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down

Working within Professional Boundaries

Essential

• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role, seeks and uses professional support appropriately

Safeguarding

Essential

• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of specific patient conditions and therapeutic approaches, acquired through specialist training and significant practical experience.

Desirable

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

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

Nature of work

To provide specialised childrens occupational therapy assessment and treatment for children in the domain of housing adaptations, safety within the home and equipment needs related to a major housing adaptation.

To assess and prescribe specialist equipment for home to support function and participation (e.g. positioning, beds, toilet and bathing, hoists and slings, safety) and link with the community Occupational Therapists within the service to ensure a fully integrated service.

To appropriately delegate work/tasks to therapy assistants, maintaining oversight of their input with children and young people.

To participate in training/lecturing programmes, with support from senior colleagues, for Occupational Therapists staff, Occupational Therapy students and external agencies, as required.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the children and young peoples Occupational Therapy service.

To complete assessments with support from senior occupational therapist to inform the SEN tribunal process

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.

Planning

To plan their own diary and prioritise their caseload in line with the service offer.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the children and young peoples Occupational Therapy service.

To work as an autonomous practitioner supported by regular clinical and management supervision.

To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures.

Specific projects

To participate in defined, delegated projects.

To liaise with Team Leaders to ensure that all children referred into the occupational therapy Housing Team receive an equitable service.

Communication

To provide excellent communication with Children and Young People, Parents, carers, schools, local education authority, social services, acute hospitals, paediatricians, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, pre-school teachers, psychologists (clinical and educational) and child and family nurses.

Often information handled will be sensitive and highly complex. 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.

To investigate and manage concerns, incidents and complaints recognising limitations and referring to more senior colleagues, where appropriate.

To provide clear, concise written reports for other agencies for statutory processes to meet legal requirements, e.g. Education, Health and Care Plan, Tribunal cases.

Contribute to EECs internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation

Contribute to EECs external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of EEC services

People Management

To be involved in the supervision of Therapy Assistants (alongside the team leader Occupational Therapist).

To be involved in the supervision of occupational therapy students in their clinical practice.

Maintain their own professional development and ensure complies with mandatory requirement to take part in appraisal process

To provide support, guidance and training to therapy assistants assessing and evaluating competence and delegating work appropriately.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraiser for therapy assistants, where appropriate.

To support in the recruitment of therapy assistants and administrative staff, where appropriate.

Research & Development Activity

To maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process

To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice. To have support from senior colleagues to make recommendations to the clinical lead of the service for changes to practise by the team. This may lead the implementation of specific changes to practise or contribute to service protocols.

To participate in undertaking the measurement and evaluation of her work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, with support from senior colleagues.

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

To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced-based practice in childrens occupational therapy developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with his 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 be competent in carrying out literature searches and to actively maintain/update specialist knowledge.

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.

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 Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

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

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis

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

General

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

The post holder must always carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Equal Opportunities 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 and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (DipCOT)
• Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience in major adaptations and equipment
• Experience working in multi disciplinary or multi agency teams

Desirable

• Experience working with children and young people
• Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with children and young people/vulnerable adults

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation
• Seeks support where appropriate in line with the professional code of conduct

Desirable

• Ability to work in a team and also work independently

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues

Desirable

• Shows awareness of current safeguarding legislation

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 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

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To deliver dietetic services provided by the Adult Clinical Community Team. Delivery of services includes assessment, treatment and ongoing management of community patients including community clinics and domiciliary visits.

To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including biochemistry, anthropometrics, medical history, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances.

To use clinical reasoning skills to interpret data and implement appropriate patient centred nutritional goals and interventions, including timely onward referrals as appropriate.

To support the development and delivery of patient education sessions as outlined in service level care pathways.

To utilise prioritisation skills and plan the day-to-day provision of dietetic services within your own caseload.

To understand any other Band 5 Dietetic duties identified by the team or Team Lead.

Management and Leadership

To provide support, guidance and training to dietetic assistants, linking with senior colleagues to evaluate competencies

To appropriately delegate work/tasks to dietetic assistants, with support from the wider adult dietetic team.

To be involved in the supervision of dietetic students in their clinical practice.

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 be competent in carrying out literature searches and to actively maintain/update specialist knowledge.

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

To act as an autonomous practitioner to provide expert nutritional advice.

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

To use a range of different communication skills; including motivational interviewing, counselling skills, negotiating skills and coaching skills to help service users and professionals to achieve their nutritional goals/standards, considering any barriers to change that may exist.

To communicate effectively with service users and carers to ensure understanding of condition and treatment plans.

To liaise with nursing, medical, catering and other health and social care professionals concerning the treatment of service users whether in their own home or in a cared for environment.

To advise and liaise with social care staff concerning the dietary needs of service users and work closely with dietetic and social care colleagues on issues such as initiatives to improve nutrition of service users and provision of therapeutic diets.

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 advise medical teams/GPs/other health care professionals on the appropriate prescription of nutritional supplements for community patients, based on individual clinical assessment.

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, transported 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.

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)

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

To ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.

To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.

Code of Conduct

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

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as may be required for the effective performance of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree qualification in Dietetics (or pending)
• Registered Dietitian with HCPC (or pending)

Desirable

• Evidence of on-going professional development

Experience

Essential

• Sound clinical knowledge of dietetic treatment of adult patients
• Broad, up to date, evidence based clinical knowledge

Desirable

• Teaching skills with experience of delivering group presentations

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills based on fluency on the English language
• Strong organisational and time management skills. The ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Excellent team working skills

Working within Professional Boundaries

Essential

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

Safeguarding

Essential

• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults

Self awareness

Essential

• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

• Undertake specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex foot and ankle MSK and biomechanical conditions.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload, including treatment planning, outcome evaluation and discharge.
• Develop and deliver individualised biomechanical and orthotic interventions.
• Work closely with the biomechanics technicians and laboratory team to support timely adjustments and optimise patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership, teaching and supervision to biomechanics technicians and support the development of colleagues.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and make appropriate onward referrals.
• Provide education and advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical governance, audit, outcome measurement and service improvement.
• Maintain and develop clinical expertise through CPD, peer supervision, reflective practice and in-service training.
• Work flexibly across sites to meet the needs of the service.

For a full list of duties and person specifications, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Podiatry or Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Completion of relevant post graduate specialist training
• Evidence of other continuing professional development within biomechanics

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in Biomechanics

Experience / Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Worked in a variety of specialities as a qualified clinician, gaining specialised experience
• Worked in the NHS or Private Sector in the UK providing a specialist biomechanics or musculoskeletal service
• Ability to work independently
• Specialist knowledge of MSK foot and Ankle biomechanics and ability to identify and address poor practice
• Highly developed foot and ankle musculoskeletal skills
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement, implement and evaluate change

Desirable

• Worked in MDT with biomechanics and Orthopaedics
• Provision of clinical supervision
• Evidence of making significant changes to a department
• Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to other clinicians within both formal and informal environments, and to evaluate the application to practice
• Critical appraisal skills
• Competent use of IT

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Desirable

• Has undertaken presentations

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to work collaboratively
• Committed to personal and team development

Desirable

• Evidence of multi disciplinary working
• Dynamic / confident
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm

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.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Trust's Core values

Other

Essential

• Commitment to the specialty
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to make own travelling arrangements to meet the requirements of the role

Desirable

• Understanding of biomechanical and Surgical Paradigms

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to work collaboratively
• Committed to personal and team development

Desirable

• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
• Dynamic / confident
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Motivational / Drive / Enthusiasm

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

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within CSP and CCS guidelines.

Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party.

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharges plans where appropriate.

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.

To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group.

To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate study, courses and CPD

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of non-MSK pathologies and managing an undifferentiated caseload.
• Previous experience of interpreting investigations

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post graduate MSK experience
• Evidence of advanced supervisory skills with complex patient presentation and management

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstratable expert knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Relevant evidence of leadership experience
• Reflective Practice and emotional intelligence with regard to self and others
• Exceptional organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Doddington Hospital

Huntingdon and Doddington

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties (prioritising and generate own workload), which will include:

Using a range of software programmes to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spreadsheets, databases and presentations, which may include regularly dealing with matters of a complex and/or distressing nature.

Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.

Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, distributing, filing and organising letters, reports and other documents.

Setting up and maintaining comprehensive, confidential records and filing systems, ensuring that all records are kept up-to-date, and filing is carried out in a timely manner

Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery

To organise and service meetings, which may involve travel to and from other venues. This will include resolving appointment conflicts, issuing meeting invitations, formulating agendas, distributing papers, making room bookings, arranging meeting room layout, equipment, hospitality, greeting visitors and taking formal minutes or notes of meetings.

To undertake receptionist/telephonist duties, receiving and processing telephone calls, including referrals, which may be urgent, liaising with health professionals to correctly process referrals.

To communicate with patients at an appropriate level providing clear information and guidance and dealing with patients fears and lack of understanding, exercising tact and judgement in dealing with and resolving routine enquiries, taking accurate messages and ensuring these are passed to the relevant person in a timely manner.

To be responsible for the clinical staff sickness line and to process all absence related documentation including sick certificates and updating HealthRoster (in the absence of the Community Operational Manager)

To communicate team of changes in staffing levels including sickness and annual leave and to update the office white board weekly to reflect the staffing level.

To request and process bank cover for staff shortages.

Receive urgent and non-urgent D2A referrals via phone calls or SystmOne.

To provide administration support to the clinical leads including scheduling supervision and training

To provide training and support to colleagues including new starters, temporary staff and apprentices when required as directed by the PA/Supervisor and/or the Admin Team Leader

To be committed to working within a changing environment, embracing new demands and changes. To be an active team member recognising potential

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• GCSE Level 4/ Grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Proven administration experience in a busy office environment
• Proven experience of working as part of a team
• Proven ability to organise and service meetings

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS ordering systems
• Knowledge of SystmOne. PAS etc.
• Knowledge of NHS invoicing systems

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Enhanced IT skills
• Planning skills
• Customer care skills
• Supervisory skills

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
• Able to make own transport arrangements to meet the needs of the service

Communication

Essential

• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Extons Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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