Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description for the role. If you have any queries please contact Suzie Cro ([email protected])

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and senior experience relevant to NHS complaints, PALS, healthcare governance or senior service leadership
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional development in complaints resolution, investigation, mediation, restorative practice or leadership

Desirable

• Registered clinical or other relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience working with complex clinical care, patient safety and healthcare governance matters

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of NHS complaints legislation, regulation, national guidance and the PHSO NHS Complaint Standards, with evidence of assuring timely, person-centred and proportionate complaint handling
• Demonstrable leadership of an accessible and responsive PALS service, including advice, liaison, early resolution, urgent escalation and support for people with diverse communication and access needs
• Experience of leading complex complaints involving patient safety, safeguarding, legal processes, coroners' inquests or Ombudsman review and securing impartial decisions, clear responses, appropriate remedies and completed actions
• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary service, including workforce, delegated resources, performance, information quality, resilience, continuous improvement and the wellbeing of staff exposed to sustained emotional demands
• Experience of using Complaints and PALS intelligence to improve quality, identify emerging risk and reduce inequalities in access, experience and outcomes, with practical knowledge of the Accessible Information Standard, health literacy and restorative practice
• Highly developed analytical, written and verbal communication, negotiation, mediation and conflict-resolution skills, including sensitive work with distressed, dissatisfied or bereaved people and senior external stakeholders
• Experience of standards assurance, Board or regulatory reporting, requiring corrective action, escalating significant risk and building organisational capability within delegated authority
• Substantial recent senior management experience leading both Complaints and PALS services within an acute NHS provider Trust

Desirable

• Experience of Complaints and PALS management databases and reporting systems, including Datix or equivalent

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Visible, compassionate and inclusive leader with integrity, professional credibility, emotional resilience and a strong commitment to equity of access and experience
• Demonstrates empathy, fairness and sound judgement while maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries and psychological safety for patients, families and staff
• Collaborative and accountable leader who develops people, constructively challenges performance and secures action across organisational boundaries

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide (GRH/CGH)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job role and main responsibilities, please review the attached job description

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Professional or management experience to master level equivalent
• Production of reports, presentations at Board level
• Experience of supporting staff and listening to staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Trust's values, key priorities and challenges
• Full understanding of raising concerns including the barriers to raising concerns
• Understanding of data protection and managing confidential matters

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills, especially Microsoft office applications
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to exercise judgement to identify and assess when situations need escalating and understand the potential implications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Emotional resilience due to occasional exposure to distressing or emotional situations
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work, working on own initiative to develop the FTSU agenda

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Requirement to travel to different sites within the Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional or management qualification or experience to master's level equivalent

Training

Essential

• National FTSU Guardian Training

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Requirement to travel across all Trust sites attending varying levels of meetings across the working day

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. A summary is as follows: To assist and support medical and nurse prescribers during prescribing clinics. To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques. To support service users with dual diagnosis needs. To create and facilitate health education initiatives and group work interventions. Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement. To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Qualification RGN/RMN

Desirable

• Relevant training / Qualification in substance use or health care for hard-to-reach individuals oCBT oMotivational Interviewing oBrief solution focussed therapy oMapping techniques (ITEP/BTEI)

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with drug and alcohol
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to promote service user involvement.

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

Inclusion

Address

HMP IOW Prisons

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To manage an autonomous caseload on the neuro rehabilitation wards, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and specialist SLT management for patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

2. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

3. To introduce low and high tech communication aids as appropriate and train the patient, their family and friends and the staff on using alternative and augmentative communication aid systems or to refer on to the communication aid therapist at Bowley Close.

4. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments under the guidance of a senior therapist e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

5. To maintain and develop the use of AAC techniques and equipment across the team.

6. To discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary teams.

7. To act as a key worker/Rehabilitation Coordinator where appropriate.

8. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form

9. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of stay and discharge arrangements

10. To attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as appropriate

11. To liaise on a regular basis with relevant hospital and community therapy teams.

12. To liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients

13. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC

2. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

3. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

4. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

5. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

Leadership

1. To provide clinical support and advise to junior therapists within the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or recognised post graduate MSc or diploma in speech and language therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Postgraduate training in communication disorders and aphasia therapy

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Supervision course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Established experience with adult acquired and neurological disorders in a rehabilitation setting including managing your own caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• Up to date knowledge of the mental capacity act
• Experience of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous involvement with audit/research
• Previous experience of instrumental assessment (VF/FEES)
• Previous experience of working in a rehab setting
• Experience of student supervision and training
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information
• Collaborative and consultative skills within multidisciplinary working
• Band 5 competency in relation to assessment, treatment & management of acquired communication and swallowing problems;
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Demonstrate ability to manage and prioritise a caseload autonomously, and liaise across teams and services as required
• Demonstrate ability to carry out relevant projects
• Good IT skills and experience of using computer based communication programmes
• Demonstrates motivation and flexibility
• A flexible approach to working patterns which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service
• Excellent auditory and perceptual 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpington Hospital

KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o Orpington Hospital,

orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact for people accessing services through the Single Point of Access and Harrison House Mental Health Hub, responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a welcoming, professional and compassionate manner.

Gather, record and communicate accurate information, maintaining clear and timely electronic records in line with service and information governance requirements.

Process referrals and direct enquiries to the appropriate team or service using agreed pathways and procedures.

Provide non-clinical information, advice and signposting to service users, carers and professionals within the boundaries of the role.

Respond sensitively to people who may be distressed, anxious or vulnerable, seeking clinical advice and support when required.

Recognise and promptly escalate concerns relating to risk, safeguarding, vulnerability, deterioration or emergency situations in line with procedures.

Support individuals to access appropriate services, resources and support networks, including community and third-sector services.

Support reception duties, including welcoming visitors, managing the waiting area and helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Work closely with clinicians and other colleagues to support timely access to care and the effective flow of people through the service.

Contribute to handovers, service coordination and multidisciplinary communication, ensuring relevant information is shared promptly and appropriately.

Support the safe and efficient operation of the 24-hour, seven-day service, including cross-cover to Crisis, Home Treatment, Hospital Liaison and other directorate services when required.

Undertake administrative duties associated with referrals, waiting lists, records and service activity, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with safeguarding, information governance, data protection, risk management and emergency response procedures.

Participate in supervision, team meetings, mandatory training and personal development activities, maintaining the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising workload effectively within a busy and fast-paced environment and contributing to a positive service-user experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional distress or vulnerability.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults, service users or patients.
• Experience of communicating sensitively and professionally with people who may be distressed, anxious or upset.
• Experience of working in a customer-facing, reception, administrative, call-handling, health or social care environment.
• Experience of gathering, recording and communicating accurate information and maintaining clear records.
• Experience of using IT systems, including electronic records/databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of recognising concerns, working within role boundaries and escalating appropriately to more senior or clinical staff.
• Experience of prioritising workload and working effectively within a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working both independently within defined responsibilities and collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to contribute to a 24/7 staffing rota
• Ability and willingness to contribute to Crisis Home Treatment Team and Hospital Liaison Team

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures relating to adults and children.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Knowledge of common mental health conditions and the impact they may have on individuals, carers and families.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Understanding of risk awareness, including the importance of recognising concerns and escalating these promptly to an appropriate clinician.
• Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches to care.
• Understanding of the roles of health, social care, community and voluntary-sector services in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and when to seek advice or support from a clinician.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service or an equivalent qualification/level of relevant experience.
• Care Certificate, or willingness to complete this within an agreed timeframe following appointment.

Desirable

• IT/computing qualification at Level 3 or above

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

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Harrison House

Any other Navigo Site - The Community

Grimsby

DN32 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy with up-to-date HCPC registration
2. Previous experience within an Inpatient Therapy setting
3. Car driver with access to vehicle for work purposes

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on 07770543828 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of training in rehabilitation of older people
• Training in the equipment needs of older people
• Understanding of the models used in Occupational Therapy

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation or intermediate care NHS or Social Services setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of liaising with Social Care
• Experience supervising junior staff and students
• Experience of using a variety of teaching methods

Desirable

• Experience utilising audit and research skills
• Experience actively participating in service development

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be a Team player
• Be open to change
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility in a work setting
• Computer skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple sites efficiently
• Ability to drive
• Have access to car

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham Hospital, 41 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2RE

Wokingham

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE and A-Level standard, or equivalent qualifications.

Desirable

• Working towards professional qualification and membership in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent experience.
• A valid driving licence (in accordance with BHRUT insurance requirements and internal policies) and ability to drive cars, small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans.
• Graduate business administration or business support degree.
• Secretarial qualification

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Previous secretarial and/or administrative experience
• Office management experience within a procurement or finance setting
• Able to effectively work in both a team and a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.
• Experience of persuading and influencing stakeholders
• Proven experience of capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
• Good level of numerical, analytical and computer skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and lead on initiatives.
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Good communications skills
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Team player with the ability to contribute effectively to the team in both a supporting and matrix role.
• Experience of developing and leading excellent customer service delivery outcomes

Desirable

• Experience of supporting the development, implementation of operational and strategic business continuity plans in commercial procurement services related settings and in support of wider commercial procurement services outcomes and service plans.
• Evidence of introducing "best practice" and demonstrating successful implementation and evaluation of commercial procurement services related improvement initiatives.
• Experience of implementing commercial procurement services related efficiencies and change management outcomes.
• Experience of managing end to end projects
• Procurement and e-procurement experience
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes
• Experience of supporting the development of commercial procurement service plans, activities, & improvement strategies
• Experience of working collaboratively across key external organisational partners in an NHS setting
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisations
• Experience of driving both small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans
• Experience of using key financial and workforce related systems - e.g. ESR and SBS.
• Experience of working with AIMS.

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written skills.
• Good presentation skills
• Strong IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages
• Operates with a positive outlook, is solution-focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcomes
• Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems
• Adaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations
• Good relationship- building skills and ability to form constructive, credible relationships
• Good demonstrable interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with an ability to question, support, influence and engage senior managers and peers across the organisation to drive the required outcomes

Desirable

• Politically astute with honed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to run reports and prepare presentations
• Ability to analyse data
• Able to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views
• Able to interpret sets of information including service activity and trend data, policy and best practice information
• Demonstrable work planning, management & monitoring skills to manage own work to deliver outputs to drive maximum productivity and performance and to meet challenging deadlines, leading by example.

Other

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards
• An innovator able to harness ideas of others to improve the overall operational environment
• Strong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS
• Compassionate
• Empathetic
• Professional approach with ability to undertake hands on delivery
• Professional etiquette skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to undertake further training and duties as required
• Ability to liaise closely with all levels of Trust staff as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Romford

RM3 0HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a similar position within a large organisation, preferably over 5,000 users.
• Significant experience (7-10 years) in managing SQL environments in virtualised environment.
• Some experience (2-4 years) in managing SQL cloud services
• Experience of supporting digital transformation projects (2-4 years) (migrating to the cloud, consolidating applications to one, consolidating application instances).
• Experience (5years) in technical project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring
• Proven track record in implementing security measures and managing IT costs through application lifecycle
• Collaborations to improve service delivery and innovation
• 5-7 years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years focused SQL Database Technologies

Skills

Essential

• Ability to devise, measure, and monitor SLAs/KPIs
• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Develop, track, and report on service level agreements and key performance indicators
• Produce metrics, analyse, interpret information, and produce regular reports on status and trends
• Identify types of data, determine relationships among data entities and establish business rules and data integrity requirements
• Ability analyses problems and establishes a technical fix
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a range of people including executives, management, and individual contributors (clinical and non-clinical)
• Able to convey information by email, telephone and face-to-face to staff of all levels
• Resource management - ability to identify and plan work and supervise the workload of team members

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to devise, measure, and monitor SLAs/KPIs
• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Develop, track, and report on service level agreements and key performance indicators
• Produce metrics, analyse, interpret information, and produce regular reports on status and trends.
• Identify types of data, determine relationships among data entities and establish business rules and data integrity requirements
• Ability analyses problems and establishes a technical fix.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a range of people including executives, management, and individual contributors (clinical and non-clinical)
• Able to convey information by email, telephone and face-to-face to staff of all levels
• Resource management - ability to identify and plan work and supervise the workload of team members

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a degree level or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• Professional Training Courses - MS SQL administration, Design, and implementation

Desirable

• Relevant training courses (e.g., VMware, Storage Management, Hypervisor).
• PRINCE2 or similar.
• Certifications: MCSA Database Administration, MSCE: Data Management, ITIL Foundation

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

56-76 Ashfield Street

London

E1 2BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic general education - English & Maths
• Training in food handling and hygiene

Desirable

• Computer literacy
• Training in cleaning standards/ small maintenance tasks

Previous Experience

Essential

• Clear & polite telephone skills and verbal communications
• Ability to work closely with all levels of staff
• Adaptability, able to prioritise especially under pressure
• Customer service focused environment

Desirable

• Previous employment within the NHS, hospital environment or hotel industry

Skills

Essential

• Politeness, approachable with all patients, staff and visitors
• Motivation and initiative to work alone and within a team
• Confidentiality
• Flexible/adaptable

Desirable

• Specific skills required; Leadership, Organisational, Communication
• Able to organise and ensure that the environment is conducive to healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Health & Safety issue
• Clerical procedures/ordering supplies
• Infection control issues
• Dealing with the public

Desirable

• Patients nutritional needs
• Waste management

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

You will mainly be required to work in our pharmacy at The Wells Road Centre. There will be rotations to other areas throughout our Trust such as Highbury Hospital, Lings Bar Hospital, Blossomwood and Sherwood Oaks and it is therefore essential that you can travel between these sites.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C which must include Maths, English and two Sciences

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• A levels or evidence of further education

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to travel and work across different Trust locations from a specified base to support provision of pharmacy services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a pharmacy
• Experience of customer services

Skills

Essential

• Good communicator
• Computer literate
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accurate working in a timely manner
• An ability to co-ordinate workload and work towards deadline
• Demonstrates a problem-solving approach knowing when to refer to a senior colleague
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Methodical and well organised

Desirable

• Basic dispensing skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Wells Road Centre

The Wells Road

Mapperley

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Within our psychology service, there is significant diversity in our approach, however, all within the ethos of a trauma informed compassion focused framework. In addition to our clinical work there are opportunities to engage in research projects and the department has strong links with the Teesside Doctoral training course with regular opportunities to work with specialist and research trainees.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
• Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
• Registration with BPS

Experience

Essential

• Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
• Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
• Experience of research and audit

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda
• Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
• Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
• Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
• Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
• Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
• Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills

Desirable

• Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Resource Centre

Cavendish Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Good honours degree in Psychology.
• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC/BPS.
• Relevant specialist training in the skills required for the specialty area.
• Clinical supervision training for supervision of Doctoral trainees on placement.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a qualified specialist psychologist / psychotherapist for a substantial number of years in the NHS.
• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of working with people with dementia or cognitive impairments.
• Experience of administering and interpreting neuropsychological assessments

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC/UKCP/BABCP
• Must be capable of taking substantive professional responsibility and acting autonomously in respect of clinical decisions in their area of practice.

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

The Beacon

Manston Road

Ramsgate

CT12 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Department: Care Directorate

Location: St Catherines Hospice

Responsible to: Sister/Charge Nurse

Salary: £35,779 per annum

Please note: As we are currently consulting on future ways of working, some role details may be subject to change following the consultation process. Job Summary

The post holder will provide individualised specialist palliative and end of life care to adults with life limiting conditions and support their families within the Care Directorate. Care will be delivered in line with the NMC Code, hospice policies and St Catherines Hospice values of care, compassion and commitment. As the Care Directorate provides services across a 24/7 model, including the Inpatient Unit and community services, a flexible approach is essential. The post holder may be rostered to act as Nurse in Charge, leading the safe and effective coordination of the shift within agreed protocols and escalating to the senior clinical team or on-call manager where required. This role will contribute to teaching, supervision, mentoring, quality improvement and research activity within one of the few University Hospices in the country.

Role boundary and leadership expectation

The post holder may coordinate the shift and act as Nurse in Charge when rostered.

The post holder remains professionally accountable for their own practice and for delegated activity undertaken during the shift.

Guide and support the team of Nursing Assistants and Nurse Associate

Main Duties and responsibilities

Duties include:

1. Clinical Care

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and review patient centred care using a holistic approach that considers physical, psychological, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care in accordance with hospice policies, procedures and professional standards.

Identify changes or concerns in a patients condition and discuss these promptly with colleagues, the on-call medical team, Team Leader or senior clinical team as appropriate.

Check and administer prescribed medication in line with hospice medicines management policies, procedures and protocols.

Maintain accurate, timely and professional patient records in line with data protection requirements, NMC guidance and hospice documentation standards.

Promote patient choice, dignity, comfort, privacy and individualised care at all times.

Support patients, families and carers with sensitivity, including during deterioration, dying, care after death and bereavement-related conversations.

Comply with registration requirements of the NMC and maintain professional revalidation requirements.

2. Nurse in Charge and Shift Coordination

Act as Nurse in Charge when rostered, leading the safe and effective running of the shift for that day.

Allocate work according to patient acuity, dependency, risk, staff competence and available resources.

Guide and support Nursing Assistants and other colleagues on shift, fostering strong teamwork and consistently high standards of patient care.

Maintain oversight of admissions, transfers, discharges, bed flow and changing patient needs during the shift.

Coordinate communication with the multidisciplinary team, community colleagues, external agencies and on-call services to support continuity of care.

Escalate staffing, capacity, safeguarding, medication, infection prevention, clinical deterioration or other safety concerns in a timely way.

Ensure effective shift handover and clear communication of key risks, priorities and outstanding actions.

Act as Fire Commander or undertake other designated safety roles when rostered and competent to do so.

Work within defined limits of authority, seeking advice and support from the Team Leader, senior clinical team or on-call manager where needed.

3. Multidisciplinary Working and Discharge Planning

Work as an active member of the hospice and wider multidisciplinary team.

Contribute to assessment, care planning, review and discharge planning discussions.

Take a lead role in coordinating discharge planning during the shift where appropriate, ensuring communication with patients, families, carers and relevant professionals.

Liaise effectively with GPs, community teams, hospitals, social care, ambulance services and other partners as required.

Support safe transitions of care, ensuring relevant information is shared appropriately and in line with confidentiality and information governance requirements.

Work flexibly across the Care Directorate according to patient need and service requirement.

4. Governance, Safe Practice and Quality

Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near misses, medication errors and safety concerns through the Vantage system and in line with hospice procedure.

Support a culture of learning, openness and continuous improvement following incidents, feedback or audit findings.

Contribute to safer care workstreams, quality improvement, audit, service development and research projects as appropriate to the role.

Follow hospice policies and procedures relating to medicines management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, moving and handling, health and safety, fire safety and clinical documentation.

Maintain a working knowledge of relevant CQC expectations, professional standards and hospice governance arrangements as they apply to the role.

Identify and escalate risks, including risks related to staffing, patient dependency, safeguarding, clinical care, equipment or the environment.

5. Learning, Development and Supporting Others

Maintain and update own clinical knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care.

Attend mandatory training, clinical education and development activity required for the role.

Participate actively in annual personal development planning, clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Support the induction, supervision and learning of Nursing Assistants, students, volunteers and new colleagues within agreed competence and role boundaries.

Share knowledge and contribute to a positive learning environment across the Care Directorate.

Support community nurses and colleagues under direct supervision or as agreed with the Team Leader or senior clinical team.

6. Communications, Values and Professional Behaviours

Communicate effectively, respectfully and sensitively with patients, families, carers, colleagues, volunteers and external professionals.

Demonstrate care, compassion, commitment and integrity in actions and behaviours.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and individual choice in care delivery and team working.

Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a reliable standard of conduct.

Be caring, empathic, approachable and willing to work as part of a team.

Work flexibly and proactively in response to patient and service needs.

Maintain resilience and seek appropriate support when affected by the emotional demands of palliative care.

Raise concerns using appropriate routes where patient safety, staff safety or quality of care may be compromised.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience.
• Experience of prioritising care and managing a patient caseload.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of supporting safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Desirable

• Experience of acting as Nurse in Charge or coordinating a shift.
• Experience of palliative care, end of life care, oncology, community or acute care.
• Experience of supporting students, new colleagues, Nursing Assistants or volunteers.
• Experience of contributing to audit, quality improvement or service development.

Personal Qualities and Values

Essential

• Compassionate, professional and values-led approach.
• Flexible and proactive working style.
• Calm and approachable manner under pressure.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the Hospices values as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Interest in teaching, research, safer care initiatives or quality improvement.

Key Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to act as Nurse in Charge within agreed protocols when rostered.
• Ability to prioritise workload, make appropriate clinical decisions and escalate concerns effectively.
• Basic understanding of medicines commonly used in palliative and end of life care.
• Professional, sensitive and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• Ability to support colleagues and promote effective teamwork.
• Emotional resilience to work effectively in a palliative care setting, including care of patients who are dying and care after death.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Physical ability to safely move and handle patients, with appropriate training, equipment and reasonable adjustments where required.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of pain and symptom management.
• Good understanding of health and safety issues in a clinical environment.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application in care decisions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car where required for role deployment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Willingness to complete role-related hospice training and competencies.

Desirable

• Palliative care qualification, diploma or willingness to undertake.
• Mentoring, teaching or assessing qualification or experience.
• Advanced communication qualification

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

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

Lostock Lane

Lostock Hall

Preston

PR5 5XU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Further relevant specialist qualifications (eg BBTS certificate, IBMS Certificates)

Experience

Essential

• Post HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Experience with a computerised laboratory information system.
• Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory.
• Experience of working as a team

Desirable

• Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Experienced using the following named IT systems ? WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). ? Q-Pulse
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System and can demonstrate participation in obligatory activities

Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
• Good level IT skills
• Good time management.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills
• Polite, helpful and confident manner.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.

Other

Essential

• Reliable, responsible person.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality.
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
• Post registration qualification in relevant field at specialist level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Recognised teaching/education qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Member of special interest group.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists/ BAOT, or relevant professional group

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, relatives, care-home staff and health and social care professionals.
• Ability to motivate and influence others to promote high standards of safe and effective care.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and positive approach to working with others and responding to changing service needs.
• Ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Ability to provide clear clinical advice, information and education to a range of audiences.

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Knowledge and application of principles of care within the enhanced care home environment, including the management of long-term conditions and relevant national standards (EHCH Framework) and guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS priorities, healthcare policy and their relevance to the delivery of health and care services.
• Knowledge of common clinical presentations encountered in primary and community care and the application of evidence based assessment and management approaches.
• Knowledge and application of the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and relevant professional standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of personal development planning and continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of primary and community care and collaborative working with other health, social care and voluntary-sector providers.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge and application of clinical governance principles.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate approaches to managing difficult situations and resolving conflict.
• Knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and their application in practice.
• Proactively identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting the same

Desirable

• Cross-discipline knowledge and training within safe boundaries for basic competencies across nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a 'first responder' model of service delivery
• Knowledge and application of change management
• Knowledge and application of service improvement plans
• Knowledge and application of audit processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical supervision.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating education and training
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working with people with complex needs.
• Experience of providing evidence-based care.
• Experience of assessing and supporting people with complex and long-term conditions, including dementia.
• Experience of working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and experience of managing difficult, complex or unexpected situations.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a varied clinical workload.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of electronic clinical records, Microsoft Office applications and relevant digital systems.
• Experience of assessing residents with changing or deteriorating needs and developing appropriate management or care plans.
• Experience of supporting learning and development of colleagues or Care Home staff.
• Experience of presenting clinical or educational information/ service promotion to individuals or groups.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring students.

Desirable

• Experience of service improvement
• Experience of working in community urgent care, rapid response or discharge planning.
• Experience of audit and/or research.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a proactive and forward-thinking approach to identifying opportunities for improvement in own practice and the service.
• Ability to analyse clinical and care-related information and use professional judgement to identify risks, unmet needs and appropriate interventions
• Ability to assess complex situations, identify priorities and determine appropriate action, including advice, intervention, signposting or onward referral.
• Ability to recognise deterioration or changes in a resident's condition and respond appropriately within the scope of professional practice.
• Ability to use evidence, professional knowledge and available information to inform clinical and service-related decisions.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage own workload effectively across a range of Care Homes and competing service demands.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver education, training and competency-based activities in response to identified Care Home needs.
• Ability to plan and coordinate resident reviews, action plans, onward referrals and follow-up activity within agreed timescales
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise competing demands and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to adapt plans and priorities in response to changing clinical, operational and service requirements.
• Ability to contribute to the planning and implementation of service improvement initiatives.

Management and Leadership Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide clinical and professional leadership within the scope of the role and influence others to promote high standards of care.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of education, training and support across Care Home settings.
• Ability to manage own professional responsibilities effectively and contribute to the efficient delivery of the service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Ability to support and facilitate change and service development within the Care Home environment.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or contributing to staff development, supervision or performance improvement.
• Experience of leading or contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling or working in a crouched position when assessing, treating or assisting a resident.
• Ability to use appropriate manual handling and therapeutic facilitation techniques when assessing or assisting residents, including those whose cognition or communication may be impaired.
• Ability to work in a mobile and agile manner, including the use of a laptop and smartphone as required.
• Ability to travel independently between community locations using appropriate modes of transport.

Desirable

• Able and willing to drive in the UK.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Management skills

Essential

• Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
• Able to perform therapeutic manual handling as required by the role
• Evidence of leadership skills within a clinical team
• Experience supervising junior staff, apprentices or students.
• Ability to contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice within stroke rehabilitation.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to stroke rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of current best practice of Occupational Therapy in stroke rehabilitation and national clinical guidelines
• Understanding of current NHS priorities and developments affecting stroke rehabilitation services.

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate study/training in stroke or neurological rehabilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a stroke and/or neurological rehabilitation service.
• Post-registration experience of working with patients who have long term neurological conditions or stroke
• Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience at band 6 level

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for role
• Good Interpersonal skills including observation, listening & empathy skills
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and support therapy assistants and students in clinical practice.
• Experience communicating with patients with aphasia and cognitive impairment.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to work autonomously within a specialist stroke setting
• Uses reflective practice to support clinical development.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Car driver with valid UK driving licence

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre

John Corbett Drive

Stourbridge

DY8 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ3 in Business Administration/ Customer Service or equivalent experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work with confidential material and maintain confidentiality
• Confident when working with staff at all levels, internal and external

Experience

Essential

• Administration experience within a customer care environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
• Demonstrates working knowledge of computer packages including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Able to respond quickly in a rapid working environment
• Able to organise and prioritise own and other workloads to changing and often tight deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS/Healthcare environment

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Good team worker and ability to work alone
• Able to cope with different and competing demands
• Highly motivated and organised
• An aptitude for accuracy and detail
• Professional approach to work and colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable to change

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 4 standard (e.g. NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent experience)
• Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent)
• Evidence of IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel)

Desirable

• A-levels or equivalent qualification
• RTT, access policy or data quality training
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant administrative experience within an NHS setting
• Experience of validating and managing patient pathways
• Working knowledge of RTT and/or DM01 standards and validation rules
• Experience using Patient Administration Systems (e.g. Lorenzo, Cerner)
• Experience working with data, including identifying and resolving data quality issues
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues

Desirable

• Experience of DM01 validation
• Experience supporting Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways
• Experience within diagnostic or Thoracic services
• Experience using digital systems, dashboards or patient platforms
• Experience supporting reporting or audit activity
• Ability to identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
• Demonstrates commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Works collaboratively and supports effective team working
• Acts with professionalism, integrity and accountability
• Demonstrates a proactive, organised and reliable approach to work
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in supporting service improvements
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Supports a positive and inclusive team culture

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

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Love cooking and making people smile?

Join Chalgrove care home as a Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

• £13.50 per hour
• Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Blue Light discounts & company pension
• On-demand pay

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)
• Please note this is a bank / zero hour contract

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

• Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, 5-7 Westminster Rd E, Westbourne, Poole BH13 6JF
• Click here to view the care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare
• Care Quality Commission rating - Good

If youre passionate about great food and making a difference, apply today and start cooking up smiles.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, experience in a professional kitchen, knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Poole

BH13 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy to Children, Young People and families in receipt of a Community CYP ED service. To supervise and support the application of CBT provided by other team members within the Community CYP ED Team. To become involved in research and audit, contribute to service training and further development of CBT within wider Community CAMHS Teams.

Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed description of duties

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional registered qualification e.g., RMN, Social Worker or equivalent qualification (e.g., CYP Wellbeing Practitioner or Educational Mental Health Practitioner)
• Membership of a registered statutory body e.g., NMC (if relevant)
• MSc qualification in CBT or recognised equivalent as accredited by BABCP
• Practitioner Accreditation or Full Accreditation with BABCP (or working towards, in which case applicant will be paid at top of band 6 until accreditation is in place)

Desirable

• Children and Young People's CBT qualification
• CBT Supervision qualification
• CBT Supervisor Accreditation

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• To have undertaken statutory child safeguarding training
• Willingness to attend CBT Supervisor Training, as required

Desirable

• Trained in delivery of clinical supervision
• Further training specific to area e.g., CBT-AR, EMDR

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties or relevant transferable experience
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience of working within CAMHS
• Experience of working with young people with complex mental health difficulties/Eating Disorders
• Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary Team
• Experience of working in community settings
• Experience of group work
• Experience of providing training to staff

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines for mental health difficulties
• Understanding of working with young people who have a Mental Health Disorders
• Knowledge and experience of the provision of mental health assessment for young people
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Skills in assessment and CBT treatment
• Experience of using ROMs
• Ability to manage a defined caseload, and organise own work schedule
• Ability to be a clear and effective communicator with young people and their families, and clinical peers and other professionals
• Ability to be autonomous practitioner, whilst being able to work as an integral part of the MDT
• Demonstrate leadership skills e.g., willingness to deputise for Team Leads, chair meetings
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with young people and their families, and clinical peers and other professionals
• Be committed to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Group work skills
• Group supervision skills
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations
• Facilitate supervision of supervision sessions
• Awareness of local mental health services
• Knowledge of CYP inpatient services

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Be able to travel across sites and in the community.
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values and behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights 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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood

Foster Drive, Mansfield Road

Nottingham

NG5 3FL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Although this position is a 10 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 10 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Passes in English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
• Typing Qualification
• Medical terminology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
• Entry level leadership qualification i.e. ILM2

Experience

Essential

• Worked in an office environment
• Experience of typing medical content
• Dealing with telephone enquiries
• Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment
• Previous computing experience or VDU work
• Good working knowledge of cellular pathology processes

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and histopathology terminology
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases, including the extraction of data by queries and the preparation of reports

Desirable

• Previous pathology-based administrative work experience

Skills

Essential

• Touch typing ability
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Office.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with staff at different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to prioritise workload, innovate & work as part of a large team to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with interruptions

Desirable

• Experience of mananging small improvement projects and activities

Other

Essential

• Able to undertake housekeeping duties
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Ability to work on own initiative and take routine decisions.

Desirable

• Ability to share knowledge and engage others in project
• Flexible approach to service 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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

80 Newark Street, London

London

E1 2ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• *Completion of first year of clinical diploma or NHSE/RPS Newly Qualified Pharmacist Pathway or equivalent, as evidenced by dated communication from HEI or signed-off NQPP documentation.
• *Current professional registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• *Evidence of continued Professional Development in Pharmacy related matters

Desirable

• *Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• *Member of UKCPA
• *In-house training and accreditation for formulation of PN and final check of aseptics
• *Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• *To be willing to work towards a non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• *Experience working within an NHS/ Healthcare environment with clinicians and other health care professionals at all levels of the organisation.
• *Post-registration experience working in hospital pharmacy at point of application.
• *Previous participation in multi- disciplinary team.
• *Experience of managing/ supervising staff/ students and the delivery of training on a range of subjects.
• *Evidence of risk management and service improvements.
• *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.
• *Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in hospital pharmacy.
• *Knowledge of national initiatives and guidelines, e.g. NICE, NSF.
• *Possesses knowledge of available resources to answer Medicines Information queries.
• *Demonstrates good knowledge of hospital clinical pharmacy and current issues.

Desirable

• *Previous experience in cancer services

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good presentation skills
• *Team worker
• *Good interpersonal skills
• *Good oral, written communication & presentation skills
• *Good computer skills
• *Demonstrates problem solving skills
• *Demonstrates empathy towards patients and carers
• *Able to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• *Ability to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement programmes
• *Able to use initiative and work without supervision when necessary
• *Demonstrates teaching/mentoring skills & ability to motivate other staff
• *Able to interact with clinical and managerial staff
• *Demonstrates good critical appraisal skills
• *Able to work with drug budget information]
• *Ability to delegate work effectively to others
• *Analytical Ability -- ability to make decision on meeting business targets, highlighting performance information including complex facts and/or situations which requires analysis and interpretation
• *Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and motivate. Material may sometimes be contentious
• *Ability to propose changes to practice and lead on service development for specialist area, developing and implementing policy for that area. Propose changes in conjunction with service groups which have wider implications/development of service wide performance policies
• *To work proactively and on own initiative within broad occupational policies
• *Able to work with all grades of staff
• *Capacity to work calmly under pressure
• *Well motivated and reliable
• *Demonstrates commitment for providing high quality pharmaceutical care
• *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• *Participation in 7 day week rota including bank holidays and weekends
• *Ability to travel across all service sites as required by the job 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB or equivalent Qualification and current professional registration
• In depth specialist knowledge & expertise of the areas of NHS patient activity definitions, OPCS/ICD and Grouping rules, HRG's, national tariffs, and the associations and dependencies between these areas.
• Knowledge of the health economy e.g. commissioning gained through practical experience.
• Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Senior Financial Management Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or other large complex multi professional organisation
• Significant experience in NHS income management and reporting
• Significant experience of health service finance and procurement systems
• Proven track record of sound financial management
• Knowledge of policy, legislation and strategic issues within the profession and across the NHS
• Experience of quality service and process improvement
• Experience of people management

Communication

Essential

• Advanced persuasion and negotiation skills
• Able to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board & Trust objectives and deadlines
• Ability to manage staffing and HR issues
• Demonstrate strong professional leadership and act as a role model and mentor to other Finance staff
• Manage, motivate and develop direct reports to ensure that they are able to deliver their responsibilities

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Physical skills: requirement for high level of concentration for prolonged periods of time, speed and accuracy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Patient Registration & Data Accuracy Register patients on EPIC and ARIA, ensuring all information is accurate, consistent, and regularly updated. Verify patient details through questionnaires and direct confirmation to maintain high data quality.Case Notes & Information Management Request, retrieve, track, and file medical casenotes using the Carecast system. Maintain organised departmental filing and ensure secure disposal of confidential information in line with Trust policy. Locate and print patient test results from EPIC when required.Transport, Interpreter & Accommodation Coordination Arrange patient transport, ensuring correct booking details and promptly communicating any changes. Liaise with transport teams and patients to resolve issues and maintain a database of aborted journeys for audit purposes. Book interpreters for clinics, support them on arrival, and sign required documentation. Facilitate accommodation bookings, liaising with hostel and admissions staff and keeping patients informed of access procedures.Clinic & Appointment Administration (Within RT Department) Record all radiotherapy attendances and outcomes on EPIC to ensure accurate activity reporting and income generation. Provide clerking support for outpatient review clinics, including booking appointments, completing attendance forms, and arranging transport or special requirements. Deliver reception support for adhoc clinics as needed.Clinic & Appointment Administration (Outside RT Department) Book outpatient appointments on EPIC following treatment episodes, ensuring correct clinic allocation and noting any interpreter or transport needs. Arrange appointments with external hospitals by phone and ensure patients receive full details, including appointment letters where required

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE and A level standard or equivalent
• Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of MS packages

Desirable

• Willing to undertake further training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant previous experience of administrative work either within the NHS or in other institutions
• Experience of administration work including emails, scanning and outpatient setting work

Desirable

• Work experience within cancer services including working with cancer waiting times and patient cancer pathways
• Previous experience of hospital based systems or other in-house database systems (although training will be given)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to speak, read and write English clearly
• To demonstrate skills in the use of: oMicrosoft Word Excel oE-mail / Electronic Diary oInternet/Intranet Access oScanning and document management oProven track record of working under pressure to strict deadlines. oAbility to prioritise effectively

Communication

Essential

• Effective communication skills at all levels both within the Trust and beyond

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Experience of working as a team member
• Ability to help and support the team with training and development as needed
• Experience in supervising or managing self

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Be able to work various shift patterns (between 8am and 8pm) to cover the service need of the department, including some bank holiday work and weekend work when required
• Work on site 5 day a week in the Radiotherapy Department

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To lead and manage the O.T. teams in Elderly rehabilitation

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements

To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within Care of the Elderly team.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. Service

To work as part of the wider MDT to achieve client centred goals and facilitate timely discharges.

To develop and evaluate OT services within Elderly care and lead on specific projects.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent re-admissions.

1.2 To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of the particular clinical area.

1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

1.4 To design / plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate.

1.5 To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence.

1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment / treatment.

1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor ongoing risk.

1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.9 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.10 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

1.11 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.12 To undertake discharge planning and co-ordination of complex patients.

1.13 To take a lead in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.

1.14 To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.

1.15 To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies.

1.16 To participate in the weekend and bank holiday Occupational Therapy service.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary

team members and other agencies.

2.2 To participate ( and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences,

with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids and equipment in the home and

outside community.

2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead OT.

2.5 To promote the OT role within the Trust and to other agencies.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and

Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies

and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity,

privacy culture and wishes.

4.2 To provide guidance to junior / support staff on ethical issues.

5.1 To lead and manage the OT team in the specialist area.

5.2 To undertake the supervision and appraisal (IPR / KSF) of junior / support staff as delegated by the Lead OT.

5.3 To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

5.4 To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

5.5 To deputise for the Lead OT in an absence.

6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing (taking a lead as needed) of the induction, training

and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students on practice placement

on a regular basis.

6.3 To give presentations / training on specialist topics.

6.4 To organise and implement training programmes in specialist area.

6.5 To participate in the organisation and implementation of the basic grade development programme.