Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Cyber and IT Operations will support the CIO in leading the provision of an efficient, effective and high-quality professional and well-co-ordinated digital and data services capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.

Duties will include:

Deputise operationally for the CIO

Work with the CIO to deliver the digital and data strategy

Establish and deliver exceptional levels of customer (digital service user) experience and service responsiveness, with a focus on purpose and the need to maximise service user productivity and effectiveness

Improvement of performance, availability, reliability, and security, of service under-pinning technologies (Hosting & Data Centres, Compute, Storage, Networking, End User Computing)

Developing master data management and ensuring data quality to enhance the patient record and optimise income generation through activity recording.

Visible leadership to the digital and information teams, deputising for the CIO as required, and ensuring teams within their remit deliver on strategic, operational and regulatory objectives.

Develop and deliver the technical strategy for the Trust in conjunction with the subject matter experts including, systems and security architecture, integration, cyber-security posture, effective management, reporting, accountability and compliance for all aspects of Cyber & IT Security including compliance with law and guidance, compliance with the annual Data Security protection Toolkit assessment and resolution of Cyber & IT security risks and law issues.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Security certifications, including: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); CISM (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a minimum of Master's degree level, or equivalent post graduate qualificatio
• Degree level or equivalent qualification specifically in IT/Informatics
• IT Service Management (ITSM) certifications
• Evidence of management development through Continuous Professional Development and/or formal management course
• Previous experience of all aspects of people management, from recruitment to dealing with disciplinary matters

Desirable

• ITIL 3 / 4
• Specialist training in areas such as: o Cyber Security o Risk Management o Certified Incident Manager o PRINCE2 / agile project management qualifications o MSP
• Previous experience of working in digital in the NHS or a healthcare setting.

Skills

Essential

• Significant relevant experience as a leader of IT operations environment with a high degree of complexity over an extended period
• Substantial experience of working to tight KPI's/targets with the ability to work well under pressure to achieve these.
• Experience of working in a large and complex multi-tiered environment
• Recognised credible leader who can form and manage high I Significant knowledge and understanding of the NHS, including the political, strategic and operational environment in which it operates performance, output driven teams
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports of complex, sensitive or contentious information at senior forums
• Demonstrable track record in delivering complex targets and objectives to tight deadlines
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of managing IT Operations acquired over a significant period
• Significant knowledge and experience of applying budgeting, benefits tracking and demand management principles to both capital and revenue allocations
• Significant knowledge and experience of risk management
• Signification knowledge and experience of Capital planning

Desirable

• Significant knowledge and understanding of the NHS, including the political, strategic and operational environment in which it operates

People Management and Development

Essential

• Able to build relationships with ease, gaining trust and maintaining confidentiality at all levels.
• A flexible and a 'can-do' approach to work.
• Demonstrates compassionate leadership.
• Able to hold coaching conversations with team members, guiding and supporting as necessary.
• Commitment to CPD of self and others; maintaining relationships with NHS E to stay informed, looking at tools that could be the best for the organisation and keeping up to date with current threats e.g. listening to podcasts etc.
• Ability to add value as part of the digital leadership team across all areas of the organisation.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to synthesise and prioritise complex and potentially conflicting demands.
• Budgetary management experience
• Proven ability to stay on budget, on time and on plan with successful outcomes
• Participating on the Manager on-call rota
• Essential Car user - must hold full driving licence and have access to own vehicle for work purposes
• Attendance at local, regional and national meetings on behalf of the Trust

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day-to-day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary
• Identify and adhere to best practice
• Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role
• Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect standards

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

UHSussex All Sites

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or experience in health safety and security
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of NHS Risk Management Assessment Processes, principles and practice
• Fully conversant with statutory requirements, NHS guidance, codes of practice, the requirements of regulatory bodies and all statutory legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of working with national security legislation and regulation

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting risk assessments, assessments and audits
• Experience using complex information to develop and write reports
• Experience working in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Whittingham Lane

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willing to undertake full training to achieve this standard

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people e.g in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
• Experience of working in community settings.
• Experience of the assessment process and positive risk management.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for people with a severe mental illness.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• How to deal sensitively with distress, disturbance and unpredictability.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of moving and handling.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Degree or evidence of actively working towards degree level or evidence of equivalent health care related study
• Post registration A&E course or equivalent study to post graduate level

Desirable

• Master's level study
• Certificate in management and leadership (or equivalent)

Experience/Skills/ Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial post registration emergency nursing experience
• Currently working effectively as a Band 6 in an Emergency Department or emergency care setting
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems
• Clinical supervision experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development.
• Experience of patient flow.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Mental Health patients
• Experience of leading and managing change both personally and as a facilitator
• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and inspire staff and initiate changes.
• Experience of MDT working.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Approachable and polite
• IT skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams
• Budget management skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
• Sound knowledge of the principles of and practice of emergency care
• Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
• Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Desirable

• Audit / Research
• Experience of managing QUEST, IPC, IPR, recruitment and section, attendance, roster planning and incident investigation.
• Project management skills

Further Training

Essential

• Commitment to continuous personal development.
• Phlebotomy
• Cannulation
• ECG
• Triage Competency
• TNCC
• ALS
• Trauma Competency Level 1
• Trauma Competency Level 2 or working towards

Desirable

• PNA

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
• Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change.
• Experience of managing staff wellbeing.

Other Factors/Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system.
• Ability to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership.
• Ability to hold the 2936 staffing bleep
• Ability to form professional and interpersonal relationships
• Enthusiastic, curious and assertive
• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Trustworthy, patient and empathetic
• Ability to work autonomously and independently
• Empathetic to patient and staff individual needs
• Self-motivation and ability to empower
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities
• Able to stay calm under pressure and prioritise demands
• Recognise when to seek appropriate support
• Demonstrates PROUD behaviours

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses to help deliver the service in Bassetlaw as part of Older People Care Unit .

You will be based within the Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Team whilst also being a part of the wider outreach service which is managed by a clinical specialist.

A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial. The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a virtual team service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams.

Applicants must be NMC registered.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 have stipulated that From 11th November 2021, all care home workers, and anyone entering a care home, will need to be fully vaccinated (had a full course of an MHRA approved COVID-19 vaccine), unless they are exempt under the regulations. These Regulations apply to this post and therefore it is a requirement that you provide evidence of your vaccination status or a medical exemption as a part of the recruitment process.

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 license 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN.
• Nursing student mentor.
• Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
• NMC.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing.

Training

Desirable

• Dementia care/person centred care training.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
• Experience of managing a case load.

Desirable

• Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• The 6 C's
• Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.

Desirable

• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

Essential

• Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Can discuss issues involved in managing a shared caseload.
• Experience of working in a team and to discuss the benefits of teamwork.
• Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.

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 work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & 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

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

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

Queens Building

Potter Street

Worksop

S80 2BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DIMENSIONS

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Finance and Performance Directorate
• Senior clinicians, including Consultant Medical Staff
• Clinical and operational managers
• Procurement
• Information department
• Human Resources
• Budget Holders
• Internal Auditors

External

• Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS organisations
• NHS Trusts
• External Auditors

RISK ASSESSMENT

Work with display screen equipment and keyboard for prolonged periods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the collation and completion of the financial elements of the annual planning process.

Support the production of all monthly and quarterly reporting internally / externally, ensuring that all reporting timetables and deadlines are met and that key finance and non-finance staff are clear of their deadlines and responsibilities.

Support development of internal financial reporting in line with the Trusts strategic vision for reporting maintaining a standardised, efficient and integrated financial reporting system that incorporates information on Performance, Human Resources and Workforce, Operational Performance, Quality Indicators, Activity & Income and Expenditure and Efficiencies.

To be aware of benchmarking opportunities across NHS networks and to assist the Deputy Finance Manager in developing plans for implementing best practice and new methods/models for improvement of financial management information and improving information to the Divisions.

Working with the Divisional senior management team, supporting the Deputy Finance Manager in providing financial information and advice on all aspects of finance related business, including but not limited to budgetary management, capital investment, business case developments and efficiency savings programmes.

To take responsibility for all aspects of budgetary management within the relevant Division, including monthly monitoring of performance. This will include ensuring the financial position and reports present an accurate and robust cleansed data on a monthly basis. You will work with the managers to interpret financial information and variances from plan and offer guidance & advice so that potential financial problems can be identified early enough for effective corrective action to be taken.

To provide the Deputy Finance Manager with the information necessary to support the monthly reporting cycle and assurance that all relevant financial risks within the Division have been accounted for. This will include explanation of significant variance movements for inclusion in the Trust Board Report.

To work on the Divisions Cost Productivity Improvement Programme (CPIP), supporting the Deputy Finance Manager and management team to identify and monitor CPIP schemes.

To prepare the month-end financial positions for the Division in readiness for the Deputy Finance Manager review. To take responsibility for Financial Management month-end closedown, and collating the Finance and Performance Executive reporting pack for the Division.

To support the collation of Division forecast positions on a monthly basis, working closely with the budget holders ensuring all key financial issues are considered. o To support the Divisions annual budget setting exercise preparing appropriate key performance indicators, identifying activity, workforce and expenditure trends, cost pressures and CPIPs and working with budget managers on their plans.

To prepare and review all recharges, both to and by the Division with partner organisations.

Support the Deputy Finance Manager to develop the use of Service Line Reporting to engage clinicians and other Division staff in developing efficient and high quality clinical services. This will involve taking the supporting role in ensuring the principles of Service Line Management are embedded within the Division and developing & maintaining strategies and operational processes which support effective financial governance and management. To assist the Deputy Finance Manager in working with service managers and clinical staff to make improvements to Division performance.

To provide cover for the Deputy Finance Manager in their absence, providing financial information and support as and when required.

Supervisory management of the Finance Assistant including supporting appropriate personal development plans.

To carry out all of the above duties in line with standing financial instructions and standing orders of the Trust, and in accordance with local procedures and guidelines as notified from time to time.

Any instances where the standing financial instructions are not being adhered to should be notified to the Head of Financial Management as soon as possible.

To support Divisions in the production of ad hoc business case costings, ensuring a work up of financial analysis of all options.

To provide training as required to managers and finance staff both internal and external to the finance department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or actively studying for a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification.

Desirable

• Qualified or passed finalist CCAB (or equivalent) i.e. CIMA, ACCA, CiPFA

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with senior clinicians (or equivalent).
• Evidence of experience of financial management accounts in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.
• Experience of supporting the annual financial planning and budget setting process.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial as well as financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Experience of delivering or supporting specific improvement in CBU finance performance.
• Acute Sector experience.

Desirable

• Experience of procurement.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Financial reporting experience in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NHS planning and reporting processes.
• Able to create and develop spreadsheets.
• Able to apply appropriate costing methodologies in accordance with best practice
• Ability to contribute to the understanding of financial information of CBUs and the Trust.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to develop innovative problem-solving approaches and to work to demanding timescales.
• Detailed knowledge of General Ledger systems and reporting tools. Able to handle large quantities of data and evaluate complex financial problems
• Good report writing skills.

Desirable

• Application of change management tools and techniques.
• Programming or software knowledge working with highly complex systems and a variety of information sources.
• Ability to handle complex budgets and manage change.
• Have experience of supporting the production of financials for business cases.
• Ability to make judgements, assess and quantify risk and determine the impact of decisions and actions on the organisation.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and personal credibility and integrity.
• Team player.
• Able both to lead and to support others to achieve objectives.
• Calm and resolute under pressure

Other

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to travel between sites
• Occupational Health clearance

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice on highly complex employee relations cases, wellbeing, transformational and other HR and employment related issues across the cluster.
• Deliver an operational, and business focused HR service to all colleagues and managers and is responsible for maintaining a high quality strategic and operational employee relations service.
• Support the Senior HR Manager to deliver effective and innovative workforce solutions, advising on how to maintain effective employee relations. This includes employee relations, equality, diversity & inclusion, health and wellbeing, leading and influencing organisational change, staff development, coaching and training.
• Work in partnership with the OD Team to support development and transformation to a strategic commissioning organisation

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to post-graduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development
• Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
• Experience of managing risks and reporting
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
• Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes

Desirable

• Understanding of the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
• Experience of creating and delivering presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement

Planning Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long -term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures

Autonomy

Essential

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales

Management Skills

Essential

• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of dayto-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House, Kettering or County Council, Leicester

Kettering or Leicester

NN156EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the HCPC in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent. Further post - doctoral qualification / registration

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working with migrant and refugee communities
• Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs.
• Experience of a senior clinical leadership role, with evidence of leading a team and working with internal and external system partners.
• experience of working therapeutically with both adults and children and young people, and will be able to integrate this across a whole-family approach to care.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
• Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
• Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
• Knowledge of research and service evaluation methodology.
• Skills in the application of models of clinical supervision within the context of individual and team approaches.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Swan Centre

Swanswell House Norton Street

Coventry

CV1 5FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hra.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

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Certification in at least one Epic application

Desirable

• Certification of Education or other relevant training qualification
• Training certificate or equivalent in digital learning design and authoring tools

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Configuration accreditation and experience as a Credentialed Trainer for at least one Epic application
• Knowledge of a specific clinical subject area relating to an EPR
• Experience of working in a team- display team values, positive, willing and co-operative
• Proven experience in supporting the use of technology in teaching and learning
• Experience of providing education or learning within NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience of developing Epic training material
• Understanding of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Understanding of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Experience working with different media an file formats including video

Desirable

• Producing eLearning materials and associate support services
• Experience of supporting change management
• Experience of using design software (eg. Articulate Storyline/Articulate 360 or similar)
• Experience leading in the development process of eLearning from planning to release

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Attentive to details and able to accurately and appropriately record data
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff and managerial staff as well as with external suppliers
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Articulate Storyline/Articulate 360 (or similar)
• Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• The ability to maintain a professional approach and always demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (organisation and communication)
• Ability to impart knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
• Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
• Able to work collaboratively with own team members as well as those in other application teams
• Ability to take a creative approach to resolving a learning design challenge
• Ability to learn new tools and software to meet the requirements of the job

Desirable

• Good analytical and project management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 1LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Training or CPD related to accessibility, inclusive communication or assistive technology

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced written communication and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret diagrams, visual content and complex written information
• Knowledge of accessibility standards in digital document production

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in roles requiring high level written communication, proofreading and accuracy
• Experience interpreting and restructuring complex information for different audiences
• Experience producing accessible documents compatible with assistive technologies

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Strand House

Preston

PR1 8UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Share information effectively and concisely for a range of situations and contexts to ensure safety and continuity of care
• Member of the multi-disciplinary team and active participation in team meetings.
• To undertake mental health assessments including Risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team
• Have a key role in working with a wide range of health professionals and other partners and agencies to reduce health inequalities and promote access to mainstream health services
• Work as partners with individuals and their families, providing advice and support, anticipating health needs, promoting self-care and enabling people to be as independent and involved as possible
• Represent the service and or individual service users at multi-disciplinary meetings, taking a lead role where appropriate
• Communicate often complex information effectively to service users and carers, using alternative methods of communication where appropriate, to maximise treatment potential, whilst ensuring an understanding of risk and benefits of assessment and treatment / interventions.
• Communicate effectively with individuals who may display extreme levels of agitation, including aggression and violence
• Communicating sensitive information to staff, service users and carers.
• Contribute to the communication of complex information at all levels
• Provide advice and teaching to service users, their family and carers, health professionals within the team and LSCFT AND the wider health community, public, voluntary and private agencies.

Further details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document.

If you would like further information about this post please do not hesitate to contact: Ian Holbourn (Team Manager) [email protected] / 01772 406642 or Fiona Andrews (Clinical Lead) [email protected] / 01772 406642.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse, Learning Disability
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Degree qualification in relevant subject or demonstrable evidence or equivalent experience relevant to field of practice.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and current theories and evidence base of mental illness and personality disorder aetiology, treatment and recovery etc
• Knowledge of effective clinical interventions in relation to high risk and more complex needs and presentations
• Knowledge and understanding of team dynamics and cultural issues affecting delivery of care in inpatient settings
• Demonstrates current knowledge and desire to expand knowledge on current evidence / research pertaining to general mental health and specifically to challenging behaviour
• Demonstrate leadership skills within mental health, learning disability or liaison and diversion services
• Knowledge of a range of psychiatric inpatient settings and systems, community mental health services and criminal justice system

Personal

Essential

• Able to demonstrate initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems and reasoning.
• A critical understanding of detailed theoretical and practical knowledge and actively integrates theory and practice
• Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions
• Ability to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
• Ability to cover the Forensic Community on-call out of hour's service.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to different locations across the LSCFT footprint

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forensic Community Service, Guild Lodge

Whittingham,

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join us at an exciting time for Adult Social Care in Salford

Salford City Council is continuing to strengthen and evolve its Adult Social Care services, with a clear commitment to inclusion, innovation and personcentred practice. Our new Provider Services arm of Adult Social Care supports Salford people to live fulfilling, independent and connected lives. Provider Services support people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and complex care conditions, helping people to achieve their goals and to live their life, their way, by giving people greater choice and control and being part of person-centred planning.

This is an opportunity to work in a forwardthinking service that values professional expertise, partnership working and creative approaches to support.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead our team at Granville Respite/Short Breaks Service in Eccles. Granville is a 14-bed service offering short-term respite care for individuals aged 14 and above, with learning or physical disabilities, Autism, complex behaviours, and/or complex health needs. The service is currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in a role that brings purpose, challenge, and the reward of making a positive difference in peoples lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the team at Granville.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with all relevant legislation and CQC standards.
• Adapt effectively to changing care needs, ensuring continuous quality improvement and service development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, carers, health professionals, commissioners, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance systems to monitor outcomes and ensure services are responsive and fit for purpose.

About You:

• You are a qualified Registered Manager with a minimum Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care or Leadership and Management.
• You have successfully completed the CQC interview process and have demonstrable experience managing a similar care setting.
• You are an excellent communicator, experienced at team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex care requirements.
• You can plan manage and coordinate operational services budgets, including resource management, ensuring staffing levels meet the needs of the service within budget constraints.
• You have experience in the management of Complex Safeguarding cases, MCA and DOLs processes.
• You have excellent IT skills, report writing and presentation skills
• You are passionate, innovative, and committed to empowering people to achieve their goals.

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations Qualified Registered Manager with a minimum Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care or Leadership and Management.

Want to know more about Salford?As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. Youll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!Privacy Statement and Data ProtectionOur core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the councils primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum Level 5 qualification - Leadership and Management in Social Care or equivalent and sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults and/or children

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience as a registered manager and to be designated registered manager for this service.
• Have experience in the management of Complex Safeguarding cases, MCA and DOLs processes.

Supportive

Essential

• Have experience of working with people with learning disability or complex behaviours or people with mental health conditions and associated recovery pathways.

Desirable

• To have excellent IT skills, report writing and presentation skills
• To have excellent communication skills that support motivation, flexibility, and resilience

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

Salford City Council

Address

Unity House, Civic Centre

Chorley Road

Swinton

Greater Manchester

M27 5AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.salford.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Explore all aspects of our hiring process with the attached detailed flow chart, which provides a thorough insight into each pivotal stage.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• RN&RNA: Nursing /Registered Nursing Associate in an acute hospital environment within the last 12 months as an NMC registrant

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• RN&RNA: Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register OR Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• RN&RNA: Completion of a preceptorship programme or significant demonstrable experience

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• RN: Time management skills OR RNA: Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• RN&RNA: Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• RN&RNA: Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Competent administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a busy and sometimes loud office environment
• Professional telephone manner with good interpersonal skills

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 thatAItools 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.AImust 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: Ritika Sodhi on 0118 904 6916 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.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures
• Previousknowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including minute-taking
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

OPMH Services Bracknell

Bracknell

RG12 7FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Safeguarding Children competency Level 4
• Significant safeguarding experience and leading multi-agency processes
• Providing supervision, training, completing audit and QA experience
• Experience of managing risks and High-level report writing.
• Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication and negotiation
• Analytical capability and ability to manage complex situations
• Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Child-centered practice, Equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accountability and integrity
• Commitment to trauma-informed and anti-racist practice
• Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.

Desirable

• Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and leading operational change
• Experience of working a complex environment and interpreting complex information
• Experience of working in an environment relating to children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both and their families including experience in undertaking comprehensive, evidence based assessments and developing personalised care and support plans
• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation e.g. The Children and Families Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act.

Other

Essential

• Tenacity: demonstrates high levels of self-belief, drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through
• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of working in coproduction with children and young people and families:

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

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

Woolwich Centre

35 Wellington Street, Woolwich,

Greenwich

SE18 6HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The4must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• High quality assessment and treatment skills

• Ability to organise and prioritisewith excellent time management

• Excellent communicationand ITskills

• Ability to contribute to service development and the development of less experienced staff

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: Sasha Sadheura on 03003655678 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/Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC/GOsC Registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.

Desirable

• Member of the CSP

Previous Experience

Essential

• 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
• Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
• Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Previous experience with audit
• Self-directed learning
• Ability to work independently
• Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
• Good computer literacy

Desirable

• Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality

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

MSK Physiotherapy - West, Church Hill House, 51-52 Turing Drive, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7FR

51-52 Turing Drive

Bracknell

RG12 7FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level nurse with current NMC registration UK.
• Postgraduate training or experience of leadership/management.

Desirable

• Doctorate in a health-related subject.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a post with strategic nursing responsibility and operational management in a complex setting and diverse situations.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the national professional nursing agenda.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to produce reports and documents for Boards and Committees using relevant technology to present complex data and strategy with clarity.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Wedgwood House

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development through maintenance of a portfolio.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapist or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Management skills or leadership training
• Post Graduate course relevant to this speciality

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work across 7 day service
• Relevant experience working within the NHS environment
• Evidence of experience and advanced skills in completing Acute Medicine Assessments, rehabilitation and interventions and working within a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Knowledge of current Health and Health & Social Care initiatives and their potential impact on stake holders
• Education of other MDT members.
• Practice Educator experience
• Experience of MDT goal planning, development of care pathways and using outcome measures.
• Supervision of and delegation of work to others.
• Knowledge of community-based therapy services and services that external partners offer.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out in-depth Therapy assessment of patients with complex needs.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently and safely within clinical boundaries, in clinical areas, to deliver high standards of care for acute medicine patients.
• Ability to present information both written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills
• Ability to use standardised assessments appropriate to the client group
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate treatment
• Advanced communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Problem Solving and Advanced Clinical Reasoning skills
• Ability to make sound judgements and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.
• Ability to work across professional boundaries and at all levels
• A thorough understanding of the social care system and complex discharge needs regarding Urgent Care and Acute Medicine patients.
• Reflective and open to new learning, challenges and change.
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs and demands of the service.
• Be a car driver or able to travel between trusts and where appropriate respond within 45 minutes when responding to oncalls (24 hours)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience.
• Able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to analyse activity and outcome data accurately and objectively.
• Willingness to share skills, knowledge and experience with other members of the MDT.
• Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
• Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team
• Ability to keep accurate and legible documentation

Desirable

• Evidence of using Clinical Governance Framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care.

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexibility and adaptable; able to respond effectively to service demands
• Compassionate and empathetic; with a strong commitment to person centred care
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision Resilient, with the ability to manage pressure and challenging situation constructively

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Digital Research Access Manager will provide strategic leadership, governance, and system-wide oversight to unlock the value of digital data for commercial clinical research across Sussex. Reporting to the CRDC Research Business Manager, the postholder will hold overall accountability for the design, integration, and delivery of transformational, scalable digital pathways that enable rapid, data-driven participant identification across multiple care settings. This role is key in enabling change in the way participants are identified for commercial clinical trials, improving speed and efficiency, whilst widening opportunities across our community. A core responsibility of this role is the direct leadership and line management of up to 4 Band 6 Digital Research Facilitators (funding is currently available for one post,with potential to expand to a maximum of 4 if additional funding is identified). The Manager will translate strategic regional research objectives into operational reality by guiding the Facilitators work program, removing complex cross-organisational data barriers, and fostering key relationships across the Integrated Care System(ICS) to streamline secondary and primary care workflows.The postholder will oversee the performance frameworks that ensure the team meets strict national metrics and will champion the strategic use of regional datasets to drive health equality and attract commercial investment. Bringing a clinical professional background alongside proven expertise in embedding digital innovation, the postholder will act as a senior expert, bridging the gap between clinical safety, digital system integration, and commercial research delivery. The role also includesdeputising for the CRDC Research Business Manager where required.

Refer to the Job descriptions and specification for full details

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Current or prior clinical professional registration

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and awareness of the specialist field of business management to Masters level or via equivalent focussed experience with expert knowledge in each area of role In-depth understanding of digital research systems, data flows, and participant identification pathways. Strong knowledge of information governance, GDPR, and ethical use of routinely collected health data. Experience of managing Change Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Knowledge of NHS commissioning and planning process Understanding of commercial clinical research processes, feasibility, and study set-up requirements. Knowledge of primary, secondary, and community care data environments across an ICS. Familiarity with national digital research initiatives (e.g., PRIDES, Patients Know Best, Secure Data Environment, NHS App functionality).

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Ability to interpret complex clinical trial protocols and translate them into digital delivery pathways. Highly effective communicator able to adapt style for senior leaders, clinicians, sponsors, and the public. Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across multiple organisations and sectors. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage busy operational teams and secure buy-in. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical, operational, and governance issues. Ability to present complex information clearly in written, verbal, and digital formats. Skilled in leading change and embedding new digital processes across diverse care settings.

People Management and Development

Essential

• Proven line management skills. Evidence of teambuilding capability to operate confidently across multiple organisations' digital data environments and organisational contexts. Establishes effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross-organisational service. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and high-quality digital research delivery. Provides coaching and guidance to staff and partners on digital research pathways and data-enabled recruitment. Supports agile and flexible working across diverse health and care settings, ensuring staff are equipped to work effectively beyond the Trust. Ensures team wellbeing, workload balance, and adherence to UHSussex values in all aspects of practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Experience delivering or supporting digital components of clinical research, ideally including commercial trials. Experience working across multiple health and care organisations within an ICS or similar system. Experience engaging primary care and other partners in research or digital transformation initiatives. Experience collaborating with sponsors/CROs and responding to commercial research requirements. Experience leading or supervising staff and coordinating cross-organisational workstreams. Experience gathering and acting on patient, public, and provider feedback to improve services. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and public involvement initiatives (advisory fora, community strategies, consent-to-contact registries) Strong IT proficiency for digital tools, dashboards, project management software and programme planning support Experience managing multi partner, cross sector clinical research collaborations

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex data requirements and determine optimal digital pathways for participant identification. Ability to redesign research processes or implement system wide improvements (trial setup, recruitment, delivery optimisation) Sound judgement in balancing research needs with IG, ethical, and operational constraints. Ability to assess feasibility risks and propose evidence-based solutions. Skilled in evaluating digital processes and identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation. Ability to make autonomous decisions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strategic portfolio planning experience (aligning studies with NHS capacity and population needs)

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex digital research processes and participant-identification pathways. Leads the development and implementation of new digital approaches across multiple organisations, determining priorities and actions without direct supervision. Exercises significant discretion in interpreting clinical trial requirements, information governance constraints, and operational realities to recommend the most appropriate digital solutions. Acts as the senior specialist for digital research access within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, providing authoritative advice to colleagues, partners, and senior leaders. Identifies risks, issues, and opportunities proactively, taking independent action to resolve problems and escalate only when necessary. Represents the CRDC and UHSussex in regional and national forums, making decisions that influence digital research delivery beyond the Trust. Operates with a high degree of independence when engaging external stakeholders, including sponsors, CROs, primary care, and ICS partners, ensuring commitments are met and expectations managed. Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Work collaboratively with clinicians, managers, and external partners to deliver transformative and cost-effective changes which are fit for purpose and affordable.

• Maintain a clear understanding of how the services that support research delivery operate and the challenges they face in approving requests to support research within the required timeframe.

• To work with service managers to define optimal study set up pathways and supporting processes that are deliverable, sustainable, and meet national research delivery metrics.

• Develop and implement policy and SOPs in relation to agreed research pathways, both across departments within UHSussex, and in other health and care organisations across Sussex (for example other Trusts, General Practice)

• Support research leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of research support services across the system to reduce variation in set-up timelines and drive efficiency of clinical trial delivery.

• Drive, track, record, and share progress in delivering the NIHR commercial research delivery targets.

• Work with other key senior managers to monitor compliance to agreed pathways, investigate breaches, escalate as appropriate and make required adjustments.

• Support the implementation of integrated services and pathway specific access to rapid diagnostic services locally through collaborative work across the Surrey and Sussex system and promote a sense of collective responsibility across partners

• Maximise research training across the system, by directing the identification and mapping of research training needs across all Sussex health care organisations and departments, ensuring equitable access to high-quality development opportunities.

• Respond quickly and appropriately to concerns regarding barriers to meeting government research set up metrics escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role, with a proactive and problem-solving approach to resolution of issues.

• Create a detailed work plan for the creation of pathways to increase the speed of research set up, with clear objectives, defined outputs and supporting action logs and risk logs for CRDC Management team sign off.

• Lead on the implementation of lean methodology and standardisation.

Communication

• Agree mechanism and format for progress updates to CRDC Management team, CRDC Steering Group and research delivery service managers.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and motivate internal and external staff to drive process innovation, service development, and collaborative working across the Trust and wider system partners.

• Ability to challenge approaches where they are sub optimal and adopt a motivational and persuasive communication style to ensure secure an improved approach is adopted.

• Demonstrated proficiency in converting complex metrics and protocol requirements into actionable operational plans, driving service efficiency and data-informed decision-making both within the Trust and across external partner organisations.

• Communicates effectively with regional and national NIHR infrastructure, including other Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the CRDC UK Network, and the South East Regional Research Delivery Network, to share learning, align processes, and support coordinated digital research deliver.

• Work closely with clinical and governance teams within UHSussex and research delivery teams to ensure processes are collaborative and all parties are informed.

• Contribute to formal reports as required by UHSussex Research and Innovation and CRDC Sussex utilising necessary software/ tools and working closely.

Service delivery and improvement

• Buildcollaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and clinicians, to drive change.

People management and development

The post holder will have line management responsibilities as the CRDC team grows, and will work closely with the Deputy Head of Research(Governance & Performance Manager) and the CRDC Lead Nurse and Business Manager to support the training of Research Governance staff within various research delivery settings to study set up pathways.

• Act as a coach/mentor to support staff in improvement methodology and the implementation of change.

• Establish effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service, supporting staff to work flexibly and collaboratively across Sussex.

• Identify learning and development needs within the team and across partner organisations, coordinating access to appropriate training and resources.

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to concerns escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role and adopts a problem-solving approach to tasks.

• Act as a role model by promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture aligned with UHSussex values, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and reflective practice.

• Support staff wellbeing and workload management, ensuring safe, sustainable working practices in a complex and evolving digital research environment.

Patient care delivery

• Ensure that all digital research processes uphold the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity, aligning with UHSussex values and the organisations commitment to putting patients first.

• Promote robust governance across all research data pathways, ensuring that patient information is handled lawfully, ethically, and transparently.

• Where possible enables research delivery for a study at multiple locations to reduce research participants requirements to travel.

Learning and development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager.

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, encouraging innovation, curiosity, and shared problem solving

Key working relationships

Internal:

• Research Senior Management Team

• CRDC Sussex Management Group

• Divisional Clinical Management Teams

• Chief & Principal Investigators

• Research Delivery Staff

• UHSussexResearch Governance Department

• Pathology Services

• Imaging Services

• Finance and Procurement Services

External:

• NHS Trusts across Sussex

• Primary Care Research Federations

• Private Diagnostic Service Providers

• SussexCommunity Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

• South East Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN)

• Commercial trial sponsors and Contract Research Organisations

• National Institute for Health and care Research (NIHR)

• CRDC UK Network
• other CRDCs and CRDCs in Primary Care

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed knowledge and awareness of business management to Masters level or via extensive and equivalent experience with expert knowledge. Experience of managing change Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure and organisation Experience of working with multi-disciplinary personnel within the NHS. Post-graduate experience in managing change across multiple disciplines at NHS management level. Ability to develop a range of plans for performance & service improvement. Understanding of commercial clinical AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I AF/I Post-graduate experience in managing change across multiple disciplines at NHS management level. Understanding of commercial clinical research processes, feasibility, and study set-up requirements. Project management qualification i.e PRINCE 2 Service improvement experience Experience of policy development Leadership qualification AF AF/I AF AF/I AF/I AF research processes, feasibility, and study set up requirements. Understanding of research governance. Leadership experience

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communicator able to adapt style for senior leaders, clinicians, sponsors, and the public. Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across multiple organisations. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage busy operational teams and secure buy-in. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical, operational, and governance issues. Experience of working pro-actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure. Manage a complex workload with conflicting priorities and statutory deadlines. Ability to present complex information clearly in written, verbal, and digital formats. AF/I AF/I AF/I I Experience of working pro actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure. Manage a complex workload, conflicting priorities and statutory deadlines. AF/I Skilled in leading change and embedding new digital processes across diverse care settings. Excellent IT skills

People Management and Development

Essential

• Proven line management skills. Evidence of teambuilding capability, ability to operate confidently across multiple organisations. Establishes effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and high-quality research delivery. Provides coaching and guidance to staff and partners on research pathways and efficient study set up. Supports agile and flexible working across diverse health and care settings, ensuring staff are equipped to work effectively beyond the Trust. Ensures team wellbeing, workload balance, and adherence to UHSussex values in all aspects of practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles. Experience gathering and acting on patient, public, and provider feedback to improve services. Expertise in stakeholder engagement.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to redesign research processes and implement system wide changes (trial setup optimisation). Sound judgement in balancing research needs with operational constraints. Ability to assess feasibility risks and propose evidence-based solutions. Skilled in identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation. Own transport and current driving licence

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex digital research processes and participant-identification pathways. Leads the development and implementation of new digital approaches across multiple organisations, determining priorities and actions without direct supervision. Acts as the specialist for study set up within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, providing authoritative advice to colleagues, partners, and senior leaders. Identifies risks, issues, and opportunities proactively, taking independent action to resolve problems and escalate only when necessary. Represents the CRDC and UHSussex in regional and national forums, making decisions that influence research delivery beyond the Trust. Operates with a high degree of independence when engaging internal and external stakeholders. Able to interpret national and local guidance autonomously to develop local policies to reflect standards. Works autonomously within broad professional and organisational policies, using expert judgement to make decisions on complex research processes.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Sussex House, Abbey Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towardsDelivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach.Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works.By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.

It is something we call theOxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference.If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.

About the role and team

Were transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with.We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with.

We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Qualified Social Workers to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; its a really exciting time to join us!

You will be working alongside with Coordinators in a team that is supportive and motivated to support each other learn and develop.The Moving into Adulthood Team is passionate about supporting each other to ensure a high standard of work for the people we support locally. We continue to strive to work towards excellent practice, and as a team member you will:

Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence.

• Utilise a strength-based approach to promote peoples wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
• Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary.
• Engage in group learning and CPD to help further develop evidence-based practice.

About you

You are

• Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing totake responsibility,you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote peoples strengths to gain the best outcomes for people.
• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law.
• Passionate about following the professional standards ofSWE with a commitment to continue your professional development.

Our Rewards and benefits

Learn more about how you learn, grow and thrive with us

• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with Council Policy)
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a BIA or AMHP
• Learn more here:Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

For an Informal discussion about the role, please contact Olusegun Adekoya on 07584217355.

How to apply

Simply send us your CV [email protected] or clickApply Now. Make sure you read the Job description first! Its that simple and quick!

Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description 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.

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

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX1 1ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To autonomously manage and provide highly specialist intervention, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and highly specialist SLT management for patients with acute, 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 provide highly specialist input into policies and protocols regarding the management of patients on the Speech and Language Therapy Acute Team and wider service.

3. To act as a link between all SLTs involved in treating patients in Acute and Frailty beds to ensure the patient receives treatment from the most appropriate therapist and that knowledge and resources are shared across the service.

4. To act as a link with the other therapy professions to develop the process for planning rehabilitation goals and programmes for relevant patients on these acute wards.

5. To provide accurate appropriate and current information for clients and their carers to enable autonomy and choice where possible.

6. To carry out instrumental assessments (VF/FEES) and assist in the training and supervision of other SLT staff in these assessments.

7. To liaise effectively and work collaboratively with the relevant multidisciplinary teams to plan and facilitate appropriate management.

8. To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/case conferences where appropriate.

9. To maintain an active liaison role, including SLT colleagues in the acute and community sector, members of the in-patient and community multidisciplinary teams, GPs, other members of the primary health care team, local authority services and voluntary organisations, ensuring consultation and feedback.

10. To carry out joint assessments with other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

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

12. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

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

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

15. To instigate referrals, when appropriate, to internal/external agencies and to liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients.

16. To assist with clinical cover in other areas as required.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To be responsible for prioritising and managing own caseload. To support the Acute SLT Clinical Lead in overseeing the organisation of the acute caseload across the SLT service, identifying shortfalls and risk.

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

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

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

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

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

7. To comply with departmental procedures and policies and contribute to developments in clinical effectiveness, including risk management

Leadership

1. To jointly lead the Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team at PRUH provide clinical support and supervision to junior therapists within the team.

2. To assist in the ordering and be responsible for the accurate record keeping, safe-keeping and maintenance of therapy equipment, in line with standards and policy, including infection control.

3. To assist in the co-ordination of Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team objectives and projects.

4. To attend and participate in Kings SLT and Multiprofessional team meetings as appropriate.

5. To develop care protocols and standards relating to the delivery of the SLT Acute Frailty and Elderly service.

Education and Training

1. To participate in nurse dysphagia screen training programme run by the SLT department.

2. To take part in the clinical training for SLT students as agreed and appropriate including preparation for and participation in practical exams.

3. To participate in the SLT Department in service training programme.

4. To pursue an active programme of continuing professional development including feedback to the team on any courses or conferences attended.

Governance / Quality Control

1. To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.

2. To make recommendations on service development and governance.

3. To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.

4. To participate regularly in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research

5. To undertake specific departmental audit projects and contribute to departmental research where appropriate

Research and Service Development

1. To lead and participate in relevant audit activity within Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

2. To participate in research initiatives in the relevant area.

3. To publish and disseminate information which results from research and audit activity.

People Management and Performance

1. Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.

2. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.

3. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.

General

1. The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

2. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

3. To live and role model the Kings Values we are a kind and respectful team.

4. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

5. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

6. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

7. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly always complied with.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of adult acquired neurological and medical disorders in a medical, health & ageing and acute care setting, including managing own swallowing and communication caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• The management of patients presenting with dementia and disorders which impact on communication, cognition / behavioural feeding
• Experience of risk identification and management including multidisciplinary liaison and decision making.
• Experience of audit within specialism
• Experience of specialist assessment and differential diagnosis with a complex caseload
• Previous experience of clinical supervision of others, including supporting approaches with appropriate theoretical models of management

Education and Qualification

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
• Active member of RCSLT CEN or equivalent
• Postgraduate short courses in language, cognition and motor speech disorders and swallowing specifically to frailty assessment and management
• Postgraduate training in management of dysphagia, including training and experience in instrumental assessment of swallowing skills (Videofluoroscopy and / or FEES)

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Attended leadership & management training course(s)

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken
• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate ability to lead designated clinical area
• Clinical supervision and line management skills
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Ability to work at a senior level in partnership with other professionals and agencies
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate highly specialist treatment packages
• Excellent observational and analytical skills
• Ability to undertake complex assessment and make differential diagnoses
• Ability to communicate complex and emotive information, including where there are barriers to understanding
• Ability to plan and implement treatment programmes
• Good organisational and time management ability
• Ability to plan and prioritise own autonomous caseload within professional guidelines and policies
• Able to work flexibly, under pressure and to use appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS changes and professional issues
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Good auditory and perceptual skills
• Interest in developing research audit skills
• Excellent IT Skills including data and presentation packages
• Evidence of professionally written and spoken public presentation skills