Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Working with those with Mental Health Problems
• Use of a variety of therapeutic interventions

Desirable

• Working within community delivery of MH

Leadership

Essential

• Responsibility within the workplace for development/delivery of new initiatives

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herrick House

35 E Stockwell St

Colchester

CO1 1ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties

Person Specification

Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months

Essential

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload

Desirable

• Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD
• Evidence of working with schools ina Link model

Relevant training

Essential

• Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)
• Experience of using applicable assessment and therapeutic techniques for preschool and school aged children

Desirable

• Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to a specialist clinical area

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hadleigh Clinic

Hadleigh

SS7 2QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of this developing service you will help support older adults with functional mental health issues to meet increased needs / rising risk to support admission avoidance and provide home treatment with a Home First approach to support. You will work with a new and growing team, the existing community services and the established Dementia Admission avoidance services across Mid and South Essex

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental health Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.
• Additional Professional Qualifications in Older adult Mental Health /Dementia or Experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice and dementia care

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level
• Non-medical Independent prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice
• Understanding of the Care Act
• Good understanding of national policy and the implications for good mental health
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life
• Experience in the use of risk assessment tools

Desirable

• Use of screening tools in dementia

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to prioritise workload and competing demands
• Evidence of objective setting, time management skills etc
• Ability to plan ways of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of clinical services
• Evidence of personal development
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate satisfactory outcomes
• Ability to know when to seek the support and guidance of more senior colleagues when necessary
• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Crystal centre

Puddings wood drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sankey House

81 High Road

Basildon

SS13 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brentwood Resource Centre

Greenwich Avenue

Brentwood

CM14 4SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide practical and regular support to service users and carers in community or in-patient settings, with a focus on social inclusive activities and recovery e.g., escorting service users to appointments, assisting to complete benefits forms, supporting patients to collect medication from local pharmacy, attending an educational or recreational facility.
• Participate in group activities within the Trust premises and community settings. Records and reports back fully on activities undertaken and alert others in the care team, to any issues that arise during the activities.
• Attends/participates in meetings/CPA reviews as required in relation to allocated Service Users.
• Complete care plan documentation: provide regular written and verbal reports about the service user to the care coordinators and other professionals involved in the care package.
• Act as an advocate within appropriate and agreed boundaries of confidentiality and professionalism.
• The post holder must have the individual service user needs at the fore at all times and use the agreed set of values and skills to underpin their day-to-day work.
• Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers/significant other in developing and managing dignity and independence.
• Provide support and assistance as necessary with daily living activities.
• Help service users gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights.
• To ensure the service user understands who is involved in their care across the different services with key contact points/named individuals.
• Assist the care coordinator and service user in developing care plans/crisis/contingency plans in accordance with good practice and local policy guidelines.
• Provide information on health promotion, e.g., healthy eating, exercise, and support service users to participate in relevant groups/activities. Participate in food preparation/cooking skills development.
• Identify and advise on health and safety risks in relation to self and others, e.g., fire, food hygiene, cleanliness.
• Being aware of signs and symptoms of a persons relapse and report back to the manager and/or care coordinator.
• Maintain own professional development by attending regular supervision, training, and adhering to development plans as required.
• Be willing to access training to enhance physical health assessment skills, including but not limited to venepuncture, undertaking ECGs, and general observation

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working with people with Mental Health problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a community or inpatient mental health service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Always ensures matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly: or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate

Desirable

• Designing and facilitating activity/skills based group work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herrick House

Herrick House

Colchester

CO1 1TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To operate as a centralised department providing a comprehensive administration service and functions within the Trusts Localities.
• The service will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using Trust information systems.
• The service will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations.
• Post holders, as appropriate, will be required to provide administration duties on behalf of these services.
• Due to the nature of the role a strong emphasis is placed on safeguarding confidentiality and this forms a pre-requisite for every Administration Assistant / Receptionist.
• The Post Holder will be required to work on a rota system to cover core office hours, where appropriate.

Person Specification

IT skills

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Microsoft office suite

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/QFlow/SystmOne

General Administration skills

Essential

• 3 years experience

communication

Essential

• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Essex

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:

Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.

Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.

Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care

2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs.

3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times.

5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.

6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by:

Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions.

Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange.

Establishing regular written reviews in progress.

7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.

8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits.

9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place.

10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.

11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area.

12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team.

14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification (OT, Social Work, RMN)

Desirable

• Additional Professional Qualification / Experience - Dementia related

Knowledge

Essential

• oEvidence of personal development e.g. in objective setting, time management, skills etc.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of Personal Development

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed description of core clinical duties and core non-clinical duties, please see the job description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registration (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker)

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification or commitment to work towards this

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience of working in a health, social care or community setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, psychosocial interventions, family interventions, DBT approaches

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derwent Centre

Harlow

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover
• Manage a complex caseload in the form of assertive cohort of patients
• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, take a lead role in clinical service development and review
• Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the Clinical Manager
• Participate with the Clinical Manager for the recruitment of employees in accordance with Trust Recruitment Policy and NHS Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Ensure that appropriate corporate and departmental Induction is undertaken immediately following appointment and that staff records that are retained are accurate and up-to-date
• In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular Performance Management meetings
• Provide clinical leadership and professional expertise to the team
• Work closely with and assist the Clinical Manager with development and implementation of operational / clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• R.M.N or AHP equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed understanding and knowledge of mental

Desirable

• Health practice and procedure policy.
• Demonstrate practical experience of staff/student Supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with Mental Health Problems for at least two years.
• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please consult the job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) with current NMC registration
• Relevant clinical experience as a registered nurse within the NHS
• Competent IT skills
• Full UK driving licence and possession of a vehicle in order to conduct study visits around the Trust area

Desirable

• Valid, up-to-date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
• Prior experience working on research studies or clinical trials
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Interview

Essential

• Ability to deliver safe, compassionate care to patients participating in clinical research studies
• Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to developing research nursing skills
• Ability to monitor patients for adverse events and escalate concerns appropriately
• Good communication skills, including ability to explain complex research information to patients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support clinical teams to understand research protocols and processes under supervision
• Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Competence in extended clinical procedures (e.g. cannulation, IV administration)
• Experience working within mental health, community, or primary care settings
• Knowledge of commercial clinical trials and sponsor requirements
• Understanding of study design and research methodology

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be required to handle administrative tasks on behalf of the multi-disciplinary clinical staff and managers in a polite and efficient manner.
• You must be able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work. This is an excellent career development opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue an administrative career in the NHS.
• To exchange confidential and/or sensitive information between staff, patients, and carers in person or on the telephone. The unpredictability of patients means that persuasive, reassuring, empathic, skills are required at all times.
• To work as a member of the Directorates Administration Service ensuring that a high quality and efficient service is provided at all times, which may include giving support and providing cover in other areas as requested.
• Deal with queries raised by patients, relatives, GPs or other healthcare professionals both internally and externally to the trust. These are often of a non-routine nature and involving complex issues such as medication and other clinical treatments where there are barriers to understanding due to the nature of the client group.
• To assist both patients and families seeking further help/information and to be aware of the needs of the clients, dealing in an appropriate manner with clients who can be hostile, abusive or aggressive.
• To operate as a centralised administration service providing a comprehensive administration service to support clinical services and functions within the Trusts localities.
• The Administration Assistant will ensure the timely and accurate recording of all activity across services using trust information systems.
• The post holder will require a team approach to ensure cover for absence across all services / locations and the post holder will be required, on occasion, to relocate to provide this cover
• Record accurate messages and follow them up appropriately in accordance to department guidelines.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work in the organisation, providing services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner.

We encourage all applicants to complete the application with honesty, conveying their individual skills, knowledge and experiences effectively. If it suspected that an application is using AI-generated content, it will be unlikely to progress to the next stage.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE pass (or equivalent) in Maths, English

Desirable

• A Level education or equivalent
• Administrative or Secretarial qualifications

Essential

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages

Desirable

• Previous experience of System One, Paris or Mobius

Essential

Essential

• Previous administration experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience

Essential

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills verbally and in writing, based on fluency in 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tower Ward, Landermere Centre

Clacton & District Hospital, Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with Learning Disability/ ASD/mental health needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The job requires the post holder to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.

To work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.

Experience within Learning Disabilities is Essential alongside a driving licence/access to a car

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• High standard of education - GCSE or above

Knowledge

Essential

• To assess and treat own caseload of service users in accordance with Trust clinical pathways
• Understand the need for compassion in working with colleagues, service users and families
• Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role and professional code of conduct
• Undertake physical health checks of services users and act on the findings appropriately
• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disability/ special 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.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Byron Court

Heath Close

Billericay

CM12 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective communication with clients, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice. Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals. Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication. Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment. Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Attend mandatory courses. Participate in Clinical supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified health care assistants. Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (DC&R techniques) as necessary. Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician. Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade. Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation. Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers. Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or equivalent
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued learning.
• Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters

Desirable

• Experience within Adults inpatient settings.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kelvedon Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the PSIM Team with administrative tasks as defined as the following:

o Processing emails received in PSIM, Lessons Team and Safety Events inbox

o Taking notes and following up on actions from all meetings attended

o Update the Datix incident records with progress shared via email or through meetings and notes.

o Draft communications such as letters and emails as per process

o Taking forward all aspects of shared learning

o Chase for information on incident reviews and safety actions

To maintain databases such as Learning Analysis, LRL and FLO database and ESLMS, as well as update Datix.

To report Patient Safety Incidents as instructed through required electronic systems and as per policy and procedure

To ensure that accurate information is available for various performance reports

To organise and minute or note take meetings as required

Involvement in projects and policy reviews for the Patient Safety Incident Management Team

To provide support and guidance to staff on Patient Safety Incident Management such as incident reporting

to proivide support and guidance to staff on embedding a culture of learning

Reviewing incident forms for data accuracy and to liaise with Operational staff when gathering further information as required.

Collating data for Freedom of Information requests

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS:

Ensure effective channels of communication are maintained with relevant colleagues both within the Trust and in other organisations.

Work with PSIM Team (Business Support Officers, Clinical Lead for Patient Safety and Family Liaison Officer and Patient Safety Leads) and Lessons Team to provide senior managers across the Trust with regular updates and information on current and pending investigations to ensure the Trust continues to meet deadlines.

Supporting patient and relatives with their involvement in the Learning Response process either directly or through their designated Family Liaison Officer.

High level of customer service to be adhered to at all times.

To support the Head of Patient Safety Incident Management in communication of learning from patient safety incidents to other teams within the Trust working collaboratively with The EPUT Lessons team.

To work closely within the team ensuring the PSIRF process is adhered to.

To liaise with operational staff when gathering further information for Datix forms to inform incident reporting.

To work closely within the Patient Safety Incident Management Team and Lessons Team ensuring the Patient Safety Incident Management process is adhered to.

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT:

Prioritise own work on a day-to-day basis to ensure that timescales are achieved and deadlines are met by working with the patient safety incident management team.

Oversight and monitoring of action plans arising from incidents and investigations.

Maintain an up-to-date filing system, and arrange for the safe archiving and/or destruction of correspondence and files in accordance with statutory and locally defined timescales.

Open incoming mail and deal efficiently with electronic mail messages, ensuring that urgent and priority items are highlighted for prompt action by an appropriate member of staff and that confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained.

Maintain an oversight of investigations and provide additional resources and requirements to ensure internal/external timeframes are met.

Assess and respond appropriately to any telephone enquiries and routine correspondence, initiating action as required. The post holder will need to assess the urgency of enquiries and decide how best to respond when team members are absent.

Prioritise own work on a day-to-day basis to ensure that timescales are achieved and deadlines are met

Oversight and monitoring of action plans arising from Patient Safety Incident Managements, critical incident investigations or care record reviews

Maintain an up-to-date filing system, and arrange for the safe archiving and/or destruction of correspondence and files in accordance with statutory and locally defined timescales

Open incoming mail and deal efficiently with electronic mail messages, ensuring that urgent and priority items are highlighted for prompt action by an appropriate member of staff and that confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained

Assess and respond appropriately to any telephone enquiries and routine correspondence, initiating action as required. The post holder will need to assess the urgency of enquiries and decide how best to respond when team members are absent.

PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:

Manage own diary and advise of availability of senior leads in the team.

Provide administrative duties for the Duty of Candour processes.

Administer the production of agendas, co-ordination and photocopying of papers for meetings, ensuring that key documents are available within any defined timescales.

Attend meetings as necessary, taking accurate, concise minutes/notes. Ensure action points as a consequence of these minutes/notes are followed up and matters are bought forward as appropriate.

Arrange meetings, training and conferences, co-ordinating venues and/or catering requirements as required.

Information resources

Undertake word processing of all documents to a high standard, in an agreed format and using an appropriate referencing system.Prepare high quality presentation materials, including PowerPoint when required.

Provide efficient word processing and preparation of letters, reports and other documents as required, ensuring consistency with the agreed format.

Develop and maintain proper filing systems (electronic and paper) to ensure easy and effective access to relevant documents and information.

Maintain existing databases, patient safety incident team forms on DATIX and support the implementation of new systems.

Maintain databases for all Learning Response Leads and Family Liaison Officers

Regular use of variety of IT packages to create reports.

Order required office equipment using EPROC/ Office Depot.

To support management of information using the Lessons and Management System

To review, follow up and submit action plans.

Collating data and supporting the Head of Patient Safety Incident Management to respond to Freedom of Information requests.

To review incident reports to support the process for ensuring there is involvement of patients and relatives, escalating concerns as necessary.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Mathematics & English minimum grade C or equivalent
• IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages
• NVQ in relevant field or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of further education

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills both face to face and over the phone.
• Excellent computer knowledge/skills i.e. Microsoft Office Software particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint and database management
• Ability to work under pressure and to balance workload between competing demands and meet office demands
• Ability to demonstrate office procedures and practice to new/temporary staff and supervise their work practice to new/temporary staff and supervise their work
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years office experience
• Flexible approach to managing a range of related but non routine duties.
• Confident to communicate to staff at all levels
• Able to motivate self and others
• Reliable and conscientious
• Able to use own initiative.
• Experience of time management and prioritising work as required.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive: optimistic; noticing and appreciating good work; and aiming to improve services and customer experience
• Welcoming: friendly, responsive, courteous and on time
• Respectful: respecting others and not judging; respecting people's dignity and privacy
• Involving: listening and communicating clearly; able and willing to involve, and work together

Additional Qualities

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across sites as required
• Fitness Analysis as appropriate

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lodge, Runwell Chase,

Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain and manage databases and records of incidents

To provide the Head of Incident Management with accurate information for various performance reports and reports for the Executive Team.

Collating data and supporting the Head of Patient Safety Incident Management to respond to Freedom of Information, CQC and other external requests.

Ensure effective channels of communication are maintained with relevant colleagues both within the Trust and in other organisations

To provide senior managers across the Trust with regular updates and information on current and pending investigations to ensure the Trust continues to meet deadlines.

Supporting patient and relatives with their involvement in the Learning Response process either directly or through their designated Family Liaison Officer, ensuring a high level of customer service to be adhered to at all times.

To support the Head of Patient Safety Incident Management in communication of learning from patient safety incidents to other teams within the Trust working collaboratively with The EPUT Lessosn team.

To provide support to the Head of Patient Safety Incident Management in ensuring the Trusts assurance processes are upheld. This includes communication with the Senior Management team.

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT:

Prioritise own work on a day-to-day basis to ensure that timescales are achieved and deadlines are met by working with the patient safety incident management team.

Maintain an up-to-date filing system, and arrange for the safe archiving and/or destruction of correspondence and files in accordance with statutory and locally defined timescales.

Maintain an oversight of investigations and provide additional resources and requirements to ensure internal/external timeframes are met.

Assess and respond appropriately to any telephone enquiries and routine correspondence, initiating action as required. The post holder will need to assess the urgency of enquiries and decide how best to respond when team members are absent.

PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:

Oversee the administration of meetings as required including the production of agenda and co-ordination of papers, ensuring that key documents are available within any defined timescales.

Take accurate, concise minutes/notes at meetings, as required. Ensure action points as a consequence of these minutes/notes are followed up and matters are bought forward as appropriate.

Participation and involvement in Projects and Task and Finish Groups as part of the patient safety agenda.

information resources

Undertake word processing of all documents to a high standard, in an agreed format and using an appropriate referencing system. Prepare high quality presentation materials, including PowerPoint when required.

Develop and maintain proper filing systems (electronic and paper) to ensure easy and effective access to relevant documents and information.

Maintain existing databases, patient safety incident team forms on DATIX and support the implementation of new systems.

Regular use of variety of IT packages to create reports.

To support management of information using the Lessons and Management Systems

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant education/experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of incident reporting systems
• Knowledge of confidentiality and GDP regulations

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of Duty of Candour

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of a range of software programmes.
• Experience in database management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience of working with different levels of clinicians/managers.
• Experience with working in a high pressure multi-functional/flexible team environment

Desirable

• Experience of developing and implementing systems and processes.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Ensures that the organisational We Care, We Learn and We Empower are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate'
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards Mental Health.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Just, Caring and Learning Culture in the delivery of this role.

Desirable

• Demonstrates a positive attitude to learning and developing.

Additional qualities

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Current 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Patient Safety Incident Management Team including the accurate recording of information on the Trusts incident reporting system (Datx).

Take responsibility for requesting medical records for investigations and inquests.

Take responsibility for preparing case files and photocopying of records and reports for investigations and Inquests.

Arrange interviews with staff involved in patient safety incidents on behalf of the Head of Patient Safety Incident Management for externally led investigations.

Attend any interviews with staff, taking notes as required.

Assist in collating, maintaining and producing statistical information and activity reports as appropriate.

Assist the team in providing information and communicating with HM Coroners Office, Care Quality Commission, Commissioners, Police etc.

Assist in the organisation and co-ordination of Patient Safety Incident Case Conferences for internal and external partners.

Deal with telephone enquiries in a courteous and proficient manner and promptly escalate any potential problems or issues that may delay the review process.

Respond to all electronic mail messages promptly in accordance with good practice.

Prioritise own workload considering timescales that need to be adhered to in the production of the patient safety review/investigation reports.

Assist in a range of work procedures and practice in order to maintain up to date filing systems and arrange for the safe archiving and/or destruction of correspondence and files in accordance with statutory timescales.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent
• RSA II/III or equivalent from another recognised body

Desirable

• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a broad range of administrative procedures and software packages.
• Administrative experience within an office environment
• Awareness of information governance, data security and a clear understanding of confidentiality
• Able to converse in a positive manner with service users, carers/families and senior health professionals under emotional circumstances
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise a number of activities, including the ability to continually reprioritise to meet tight, conflicting deadlines
• Able to work effectively and accurately with minimal supervision, under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Work alone effectively or as part of a team
• Able to create records and filing systems as well as database management using an electronic system
• Able to collate, analyse, interpret and assess information and its implications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral based on the English language
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Professional approach which instils confidence and credibility
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff across the Trust, as well as service users, external stakeholders/agencies

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ensures that the organisational values We Care, We Learn and We Empower are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate
• Credibility and enthusiasm for patient safety Values, diversity, inclusion and difference; operating with integrity and openness
• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Current 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions

Person Specification

Locaility

Essential

• be within a reasonable travelling distance

Desirable

• drivers license

Experience

Essential

• working visa and residency within the UK and live local to the area
• previous experience

Desirable

• knowledge on the roll being advertised
• good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thurrock/Wickford

Essex

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education

Essential

• City and guilds Technical Level 3

Education

Essential

• Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in electrical discipline

Experience

Essential

• Specialist experience and professional knowledge to degree level obtained through technical courses and experience Knowledge of Electrical safety Code for LV systems Working knowledge of HTM 06-02 - Low Voltage systems Knowledge

personal Qualities

Essential

• Must have good written and oral communication skills. Performance focused - to operate within agreed performance standards Must have excellent interpersonal and customer skills. Must be enthusiastic, reliable, motivated & have excellent organisation skills. Must have a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Holder of a current 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clough road

16/17 Clough road

Colchester

CO4 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide general office administration to the multi-disciplinary team. You will also be required to handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls to consultants, doctors and clinical staff in a polite and efficient manner. Receive and deal with telephone enquiries, responding appropriately to callers including high risk, abusive, threatening, depressed, suicidal and vulnerable clients and carers. Due to the nature of the services we carry out administrative support for, these can sometimes be distressing.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Computer literate with proven Microsoft Office skills
• Keyboard skills

Desirable

• English GCSE or equivalent

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality issues
• An understanding of the roles of multi-professional team members
• Understanding of health and safety issues

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency of the English language
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Punctuality
• Demonstrates an eye for detail

Other Qualities

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

To acknowledge and work to the key principles for providing peer support (Mutuality, Reciprocity, Non-Directive, Strengths-based, Progressive, Inclusive, Recovery-Focused, and Safe)

Be aware the emotional context, staying calm and being clear, consistent and reliable. Ensuring that the approach with colleagues, and service users is balanced and fair.

To work with multi-disciplinary teams to support service users access additional services and teams within the inpatient setting to better meet their needs where possible.

To accept and respect service users personal beliefs, uniqueness and identities. Working and communicating in a way that acknowledges the personal social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.

To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.

To attend multidisciplinary team and other meetings as appropriate, and champion a recovery and holistic approach to care. To actively participate in regular supervision and be willing to reflect on interpersonal dynamics.

To be trauma-informed, and be an ambassador for trauma informed care

CARING RESPONSIBLITIES:

To support service users to direct their own recovery process through encouraging them to work collaboratively with teams, and where possible, carers, to identify their own goals and needs and to co-produce care plans to support these.

To assist service users to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals, and support them to access and participate in activities which meet these, whilst demonstrating acceptance of and respect towards service users' personal beliefs, uniqueness and identity.

To support service users to maintain and/or develop positive relationships with others and learn how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships.

To provide support to service users in the community and maintain continuity of contact if they are an inpatient, as appropriate to the role.

To facilitate the individual to move through and beyond community services.

To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate coping skills, using own experience.

To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and review of care with multidisciplinary teams.

To accompany service users to appointments, therapeutic or social, and community-based activities, as appropriate.

To work with their allocated service users as they. navigate inpatient services to assist recovery.

To assist service users to integrate into the service and local area and support them to access information on health promotion, mental and physical wellbeing where possible.

To assist the service user to understand their rights and choices within the services in which they participate.

To offer transitional support and aid navigation for Peers and Carers to access EPUT, third sector providers and community resources as the need dictates where possible.

To work with the family and carer ambassadors where possible to have a holistic approach to peer support for services users and their families / carers.

To promote opportunities for peer support and Lived experience in other areas of inpatient services.

To be an ambassador for lived experience across inpatient services.

RISK MANAGEMENT:

To manage and work effectively in line with Trust risk policies and procedures, whilst supporting an individual's recovery.

To ensure any observed concerns regarding an individual's wellbeing, including any issues of safeguarding, are raised with the team at the earliest opportunity.

To report any untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to management immediately.

Infection Control to be responsible for the prevention and control of infection.

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To embed recovery values and the ethos of peer support into Mental Health Services and champion the role of Peer support worker within the service, the trust and in the community and share best practice.

To bear a caseload that will be dependent on capacity and demand, and individually negotiated with supervisor/line management.

To plan, manage and prioritise own workload.

To positively promote and support independent living by maintaining knowledge of and links with community organisations, especially in relation to employment and leisure.

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and national and local policies in relation to the specific service user group and peer support.

To attend operational and strategic meetings as identified and agreed with line manager, and contribute to development of Peer Support Worker roles in the ICS.

To attend peer professional development forums.

To read and understand the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.

To ensure day-to-day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience

With the team managers and lead clinicians, play a lead role in the development of the Peer support worker team and the role of the peer support worker. Promote and encourage the development of the peer support initiatives.

ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS:

To comply with Trust policy regarding the use of the intranet, internet and e-mail and the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.

To maintain a record of activities in which engaged. To uphold data protection legislation and only share client information as per EPUTs information governance policy, information-sharing protocols and client confidentiality agreements.

Use of trust computers, mobile phones and other trust software.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• The ability to follow procedure and develop a culture of safe practice

Desirable

• Peer Support certification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working alongside mental health professionals.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Skills/ Experience

Essential

• Personal lived experience of managing or living with complex mental health issues

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteers, 3rd sector organisations and/or community and social enterprise organisations
• Ability to provide calm, consistent support to those experiencing a mental health crisis

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grangewater Ward - Basildon Mental Heath Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using Trust standard templates in line with Trust policies & procedures.

To be skilled and experienced in the full range of administration practices, software programmes and specialised functional terms.

To be proficient with the knowledge of patient records management, including use of electronic patient record systems, supporting new users and directing them as necessary. To apply knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the clinical teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis.

To operate the Trusts telephony systems.

To develop skills as necessary and attend mandatory training and maintain records as per Trust policy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good Standard of Education
• IT Skills equivalent to RSA3, NVQ3 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency of English Language
• Methodical organised approach to work with good attention to detail

Desirable

• Knowledge of trust ITT systems and software packages, including Mobius, Q-Flow, SystmOne etc.

Skills

Essential

• General Administration
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information

Desirable

• Proven experience of working in the NHS in a clerical role

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Understanding clinical systems .

General administration tasks , including minute taking, Excel management, appointment booking, Answering telephone calls

Enhanced communications skills .

Day to Day organization of the team.

Ability to report on KPI's and auditing.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• General Administration
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information
• Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/Q-Flow/SystmOne

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information non-clinical information relating to community appointment
• Methodical organised approach to work with good attention to details

Desirable

• Ability to engage with people at all levels (i.e. patients and clinicians
• Customer Focused with a calm and empathetic persona, good listener, patient and diplomatic

Additional qualities

Essential

• Ability to work across trust sites

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Crystal Centre

Puddingwood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details.

Note, As this is a new post, final JD and PS are subject to change.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Doctorate-level specialist knowledge across data science, health informatics, information governance, digital clinical systems and organisational transformation, acquired through a relevant doctoral qualification or through an equivalent combination of postgraduate study, advanced professional development, research, and substantial senior-level experience.
• 2.Highly developed knowledge of NHS policy, regulation, information standards, data architecture, programme governance and the application of these requirements across a large and complex healthcare organisation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of NHS performance management, information standards and reporting requirements.
• Extensive understanding of information governance, data protection and records management legislation.

Skills

Essential

• Proven experience of providing senior leadership to complex, large-scale data, digital or informatics transformation programmes, including benefits realisation, governance, risk management and organisational change
• Demonstrable experience of building effective partnerships with clinical, operational, digital and corporate leaders and with external system partners to deliver shared strategic objectives
• Significant senior leadership experience within NHS data, informatics, business intelligence or information governance environments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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