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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (hons) in Therapeutic Radiography
• HCPC registration in Therapeutic Radiography
• Evidence of Post graduate education
• Recent clinical updates

Desirable

• Education to MSc level or equivalent knowledge in an area related to role
• MSc modules including Leadership and Imaging

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in radiotherapy and brachytherapy;
• Significant Band 6 experience
• Experience leading teams

Desirable

• Experience in a large radiotherapy centre;
• Pre-treatment experience
• First-line management experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Extensive brachytherapy knowledge
• Knowledge of imaging and treatment planning techniques
• Leadership skills; Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Analytical skills
• Ability to motivate staff and manage change

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policy and oncology service developments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods.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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
• oBHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
• oImmediate Life Support

Desirable

• .SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
• .IBHRE/BHRS/EHRA certification

Experience

Essential

• .Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
• .Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
• .Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors

Desirable

• oExperience in device implant and follow up
• oExperience of training people
• oAbility to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of catheter lab procedures
• oKnowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
• oKnowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
• oKnowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing.

Desirable

• oBasic EP knowledge
• oHigh degree of knowledge in medical terminology.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to work as part of a team
• oAbility to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
• oEffective verbal and written communication
• oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
• oWell-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers.

Desirable

• oExperience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
• oAbility to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
• oAbility to exercise own judgement.
• oComputer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

Other

Essential

• oWillingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
• oReliable, polite and helpful.
• oPunctual and an effective timekeeper.
• oWilling to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
• oKnowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
• oKnowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practitioner is expected to ensure that their own clinical practice and that of the other staff on each shift, within the area of practice is of a safe standard and in accordance with the unit policies.

For more information please see the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration

Desirable

• Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination qualification

Experience

Essential

• Currently practicing or newly qualified
• Awareness of professional responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in a continuity of care model

Skills

Essential

• Understands the concepts of midwifery care and current issues in midwifery

Desirable

• Suturing experience
• Cannulation experience

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Contract: Permanent; 36 Hours per Week
• Shifts: Night shifts from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Sunday including Bank Holiday
• Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC), £25,272 per annum pro rata. Plus, enhanced pay for nights, weekends and public holidays, with up to a 41% uplift on the Band 2 hourly rate.
• Location: Community-based in Staffordshire and Stoke

What we are looking for:

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect.
• An understanding of person-centred care, ideally including palliative or end-of-life care, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to patients and those important to them.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and professionally, recognising when to escalate concerns or changes in a persons condition to the wider clinical team.
• A caring, flexible and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Good basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, online training, mobile technology and care recording systems.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.
• A valid driving licence, access to a vehicle with business insurance, and flexibility to travel up to 25 miles from your home address across Staffordshire and Stoke, including during unsocial hours.

Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant:

• Enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits.
• Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
• The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families.

Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility)
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Life Assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 4 October 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Interviews: Interviews are anticipated to commence from 5 October 2026

For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of providing care in a health or social care setting, with the confidence to support people with dignity, compassion and respect.

Desirable

• Recent professional experience of providing care and caring for
• dying patients

Qualifications

Desirable

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

Hereford

England

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, especially Excel and SPSS for Windows

Desirable

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work independently under supervision and manage competing demands effectively.
• A keen interest in developing trauma-informed approaches and contributing to service development.
• Experience of working with children

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a CAMHS setting or within a trauma-informed service
• Experience using psychological measures and research tools (e.g., SPSS, qualitative analysis software).

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN4 4JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse or midwife
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (health visiting)

Desirable

• Qualified mentor
• Teaching skills and/or qualification
• Nurse Prescriber
• Post-graduate qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of inter-agency working
• Evidence of current knowledge of National and Local policies and relevant research and the ability to relate it to practice
• Reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisor
• Presentation skills in line with organisational competencies
• Evidence of a recent managerial experience
• Experience of facilitating clinical supervision, learning and development

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Familiarity with NEBDN National Diploma requirements and portfolio/evidence expectations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nurse National Certificate/NVQ Level Oral Health Care.
• GCSE's, or equivalent, in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Recognised assessor qualification suitable for assessing the NEBDN National Diploma.
• Registration with the General Dental Council.
• Full and valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Further Training or Job-Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• Literate, numerate and able to communicate at all levels
• Basic computer skills; familiar with dental software package
• Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the general community or hospital dental service.
• Experience in working within general and aesthetic/sedation/special needs environment.
• Experience of supporting learners/trainees in practice, including giving feedback and contributing to development plans.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory/line management experience.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Murray House Dental Clinic

Jordan Hill Business park, Banbury Road

Oxford

OX2 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Level qualification systemic psychotherapy
• Registration as a systemic psychotherapist with UKCP or equivalent body
• Firs Professional qualification in a relevant discipline

Desirable

• UKCP Registered Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience as a Systemic Psychotherapist and family therapy process relevant to client group

Desirable

• Experience within specialists eating disorder services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment / intervention with adults and families in a mental health or equivalent setting

Desirable

• Experience of Service Development, audit, research or quality improvement initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Cotswold House

Savernake Hospital, London Road

Marlborough

SN8 2HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical /Counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Registration with HCPC.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Training in neuropsychology in use of specialist psychometric assessments for dementia and other cognitive disorders.
• Eligible for BABCP accreditation

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant professional body.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of older clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with dementia
• Experience of working within the NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A positive approach to working with older people with psychosis, dementia and other mental health difficulties
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to travel between sites, to patients' homes, other care settings and to regional meetings.

Desirable

• An awareness of own strengths and limitations

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Older Adults Community Mental health Team The Elms Centre

Oxford Road

Banbury

OX16 9AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Self motivated
• Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets
• Enthusiastic, passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation. Ability to function both as a team player and self motivator.
• Ability to develop relationships and establish consensus with a variety of key players both within and external to the Health Board

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understand business benefits supporting introduction of e-strategies, including e-tendering, auctions and catalogue management.
• Knowledge of Health Board Procurement processes/ procedures.
• An understanding of the role and function of NHS Health Boards, Health Authorities and Local Government.

Desirable

• Knowledge of best practice/ benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of e-business systems
• Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
• IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Ability to engage, motivate, influence individuals outside the formal area of management responsibility
• Ability to demonstrate sound analytical reasoning, effective decision making and an ability to identify and manage risks

Desirable

• Conversant in Welsh
• Familiar with integrated web based systems

Experience

Essential

• Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects
• Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
• Experience of people/staff management.
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues
• Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.

Desirable

• Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
• Awareness of category management.
• Awareness of business planning principles
• Experience of managing large scale and / or complex projects.
• Track record of managing organisational and technological change

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPs accreditation

Desirable

• Knowledge of best practice/benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
• Knowledge of e-business systems
• Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Unit 4-5 Charnwood Court House

Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RN/Diploma Nursing Studies
• Non-medical prescribing V100/V150 or willing to work towards within specified timeframe
• Specialist training/short courses relevant to the post or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Specialist Community District Nursing post graduate diploma

Knowledge

Essential

• Current Legislation and impact on community nursing services.
• Evidence based practice
• Mentorship or evidence of supervision/teaching/team management
• Evidence of understanding of the role of Case Manager and care coordination.
• To demonstrate an understanding of proactive caseload management
• Integrated Team working

Desirable

• Understanding of audit processes, Key Performance Indicators and Targets, CQUIN collection data and Quality Monitoring X P286 Case Manager Evaluated 26th May 2016 8 Programmes
• Integrated Team working
• Understanding of research methodology and audit
• To have an understanding of the principles of restorative practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bransholme Health Centre

Goodhart Road

Hull

HU7 4DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

Provide focused support to deliver against the role primary functions as listed above these will lead all delivery and activity and should be considered the primary role specific responsibilities ahead of all others noted.

As part of the local service team, provide clinical leadership; supporting your own services development to deliver psychology, psychosocial therapy and talking therapies, and linkage to relevant local pathways for support.

Work as a professional registered within professional guidelines.

Provide clinical leadership and supervision within the sphere of your professional expertise.

Provide evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions with due regard to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Actively promote integrated health/care professional working internally and externally.

Facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture.

Deliver regular monthly reflective practice, team formulations and other psychologically informed approaches for clinical and non-clinical teams.

Take an active interest in working parties and groups within the wider service to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.

Support delivery and understanding of an effective, trauma-informed psychology provision within your service, supporting MDT understanding of evidence-based/evidence-informed provision.

Lead the more junior psychological professionals within your service, such that the best professional standards are deployed.

Provide clinical supervision and consultation to more junior psychologists inclusive of assistant psychologists, psychology trainees and counsellors as appropriate.

Provide rotational monthly group supervision for Mental Health First Aiders and Web Chat/SUEC Practitioners in your given service delivery area as required and if these roles are present.

Support the recruitment of psychology staff, ensuring that required standards of governance, qualification, practice, and registration as determined by the HCPC and other relevant professional bodies are met.

In the course of your work build and maintain links with local NHS, voluntary sector providers and other related services, enabling shared learning and collaboration.

Clinical and Clinical Supervision

Provide consultation, training and clinical supervision to junior psychologists inclusive of assistant psychologists, multidisciplinary professionals and non-clinical colleagues to support the provision of psychologically-based interventions.

Provide highly specialist, psychological assessment and formulation for the people who use our services.

Promote and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences on a persons mental health and overall well-being.

Provide highly specialist, evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions with due regard to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Receive regular clinical supervision from a senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, and to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through Change Grow Lives Psychology Team.

Use theory, literature, and research to support evidence-based and evidence-informed practice within the service.

Lead provision to ensure that interventions provided are trauma informed,

Lead provision to ensure that interventions are delivered in accordance with NICE guidelines, CQC regulation and best practice.

Ensure that up to date clinical records are maintained in accordance with professional and organisational standards and policy, utilising the local case management system.

Research and Development

Contribute to and support colleagues with local, area and national evaluation, research projects and audits in this area.

Use specialist knowledge of research method

General terms of reference In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.

Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge, and skills.

Participate in and deliver as necessary appraisal, training, and supervision processes.

Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation, and practice.

Ensure the implementation of all Change Grow Live policies.

Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For Clinical Psychologists Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (accredited by the BPS); or the BPS Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology. (The statement of equivalence is designed for overseas qualified clinical psychologists who need to undertake further training to meet UK standards and for psychologists qualified in other domains wishing to become clinical psychologists. The statement is no longer available to new entrants.)
• For Counselling Psychology Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (accredited by the BPS); or the BPS Qualification in Counselling Psychology.
• For Forensic Psychology Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (accredited by the BPS); or Masters degree in Forensic Psychology (accredited by the BPS) plus stage two of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology; or Stages one and two of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology.
• Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/ supervised practice/ additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.
• Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/ BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK.
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Training in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a psychologist and/or successful completion of a preceptorship.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of people, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of the application of Clinical or Counselling Psychology in different contexts.
• Experience of working within a trauma-informed framework.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of working in a drug and alcohol services and working with people who use drugs and/or alcohol.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Experience and skill in using Motivational Interviewing.
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions to people with experiences of complex trauma.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Mill House

351 Mill Road

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB1 3DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans for patients; promoting proactive independence and autonomy; working within a multi-disciplinary team.

To build and continually advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through educational programmes.

Provide specialist advice around the management of fragility to others.

To work in collaboration with other professionals within our neighbourhood to deliver and ensure proactive care is provided appropriately to our population

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

To have the skills to take a history, assess, examine, diagnose, and develop a management plan.

To recognise, assess and manage risk across the immediate and wider working environment and make appropriate decisions autonomously ensuring statutory requirements are met.

To be responsible for patient safety through knowledge of systems, legal requirements and understanding of litigation.

To communicate effectively verbally and in written form in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information in demanding situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution, and professional Duty of Candour.

To evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality standards through clinical audit, root cause analysis and dealing with complaints.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To demonstrate leadership qualities collaborating with stakeholders to deliver a vision for the frailty service that embrace continuous service improvement and development.

Support the management of change through strategic thinking and operational delivery, use of negotiating skills, self-awareness, and communication.

Act as a role model whilst promoting proactive, positive, respectful, supportive, reliable, and trustworthy behaviours.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES / WORKFORCE

To provide clinical support to and receive clinical support from other colleagues.

To provide regular advice/guidance/support to more junior staff.

To be responsible for teaching and assessing in clinical practice to junior staff.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Participate in surveys, regular audits, and clinical trials relevant to the role as required

To take responsibility for keeping abreast of developments and research relevant to specialist clinical work and the profession.

POLICY & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and practices applicable to the role.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION / DATA

To maintain and ensure the highest quality of recording of patient data into the relevant record system,

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that personal performance meets job requirements, Professional Codes and Standards, and competency standards always.

Ensure the required level of IT competence required for the role to process, record, evaluate, analyse, and report data.

Demonstrate commitment to the role and to service improvement through innovative thinking and small-scale project management.

Challenge poor practice and take appropriate action as required.

Provide a positive, compassionate role model to junior staff to ensure the delivery of people-centred care and the key components of compassionate care

Create effective teamwork across professional boundaries using team building skills, creating common goals, and through engagement.

Respect and apply the requirements of equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the multi-disciplinary team.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide proactive, holistic assessments of adults living with frailty working with people and their families/carers to develop and support personalised care planning to promote independence and reduce unplanned admission.

To proactively assess, manage and monitor the health and social care needs of people with complex long term health conditions.

To be able to recognise deterioriating patients and respond appropriately

To work in collaboration with the wider frailty service to promote proactive, enhanced clinical management that reduces unwarrented hospital admissions.

To work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and adapt to changing priorities within the working day/week

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The role will require developed physical clinical skills where accuracy is important e.g., for patient interventions

Person Specification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to conduct the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered practitioner with further professional qualifications or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

Desirable

• History taking and Physical Examination course HAPE or Enhanced Assessment Skills for Clinical Practice
• Knowledge and understanding of primary care relevant to role
• Competent in DNAR and Advanced Care Planning

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level or above
• Experience of managing change
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of frailty
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
• Experience of devising and delivering training
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

Desirable

• Experience of working with Frailty and Long-Term Conditions
• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of an organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors, or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
• Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g., organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
• Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
• Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential

• Able to travel using own vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing comprehensive care to clients with substance use issues, supporting them from their initial entry into service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

Completing screenings and assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, planning for recovery, and completing care reviews.

Identifying appropriate interventions, services, placements, and packages of support.

Presenting funding requests and/or updates concerning client outcomes to an appropriate panel and monitoring/reviewing agreed plans/placements.

Effectively managing a caseload of clients. Regularly reviewing cases, implementing actions, reviewing risks and following all safeguarding processes and procedures.

Developing effective working relationships and communication with key voluntary and statutory services to embed a more solution-focused response to people with multiple needs.

Carry out risk assessments and risk management.

Performing proactive outreach including home visits, appointments in the community and outreach for street active/entrenched groups to enhance engagement and promote social inclusion.

Identifying and addressing barriers/obstacles to treatment and developing innovative solutions to enhance accessibility.

Planning service delivery contact flexibly to meet individual needs and adopting a proactive approach to engagement to maximise service accessibility. This includes delivering interventions peripatetically in a wide range of settings and communication via a range of methods.

Working alongside our specialist nurse prescribers to support our substitution prescribing program.

Working closely with clinical staff to ensure clients have access to appropriate clinical interventions.

Ensuring strict adherence to all clinical pathways, processes and guidelines including titration and medication pathways.

Supporting clients identified through the criminal justice to reduce substance use related harm as well as reducing the risk of reoffending.

Delivering DRR/ATR interventions in alignment with National Probation Service (NPS) court order requirements.

Ensuring seamless transitions between police/court custody suites, prison, ad community settings.

Providing harm reduction information and implementing harm reduction strategies.

Following processes relating to referrals for detox and rehab.

Working alongside any relevant person/services to plan safe exits from service and organising appropriate ongoing care.

Ensuring accurate recording of clients progression, records and plans.

Ensuring clients have regular up-to-date copies of their support plan and safety plan.

Recording activity and results in an accurate and timely manner to support project evaluation as well as funding and research requirements.

Making constructive use of supervision sessions as well as engaging in reflective practice.

Commitment to continuous professional development.

Working appropriately within professional boundaries.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Working flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Knowledge or experience of delivering creative and effective evidence-based interventions to improve service user outcomes.
• A strong working knowledge of local services and ability to work collaboratively with partners with the ability to galvanize a team around a service user to achieve effective outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage competing work demands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the legislative, guidance and policy framework for homelessness, substance misuse, and domestic abuse and good understanding of issues faced by those experiencing homelessness, substance misuse and domestic abuse.
• Ability to engage service users in co-production including planning, delivery, and evaluation of provision.
• Willingness to train in and work to a strength-based model of service delivery.
• Strong understanding of trauma and impact trauma has on capacity to access support.
• Knowledge and safeguarding adult and childrens procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle (Business Insurance is required to prior starting if not already in place).

Desirable

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Vocational Qualification in relation to substance misuse, domestic abuse or homelessness.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working with a range of vulnerable and complex service users in a range of settings.
• Experience working in crisis intervention, need and risk assessment, advocacy and support for vulnerable service users.
• Experience of using/inputting onto information and caseload management systems.

Middlesbrough Values

Essential

• Being passionate about working for Middlesbrough Council with a commitment to meeting our values.

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

Middlesbrough Council

Address

Fountain Court

119 Grange Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/careers-and-job-opportunities/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Project Support Officers provide vital assistance to project managers; this role requires a highly organised, dynamic professional who possesses the capability to work on a variety of projects. As an apprentice senior project support officer, you wont only perform routine administrative duties like minute taking rather, your responsibilities will be inextricably tied to the success of the project you are working on. Driving everything forward from planning to implementation, your actions will directly influence the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the project. This exciting role will lead you to working with a variety of key stakeholders both inside and outside of the Trust and will provide the opportunity to be part of a team that delivers fundamental change to continually improve patient care.

The PMO here at NWAS is filled with friendly, dynamic, supportive and skilled project professionals with a great ethos and drive for delivery. We are very supportive to our apprentices, compassionate and focused on improving patient care with the projects we are delivering. We offer a clear career pathway and are passionate about developing our staff to succeed in their project management journey.

The organisation also places a high emphasis and importance on staff health and wellbeing with a pool of resources available to all staff and a range of support networks aimed at diversity and inclusion.

Regular travel in your own vehicle will be required (subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions) whilst a reduction in unnecessary journeys via the use of technology will be actively encouraged.

If you possess the experience and skills that we are looking for, care passionately about supporting the delivery of a range of projects and want to play a part in supporting the vital role of the North West Ambulance Service please complete the online application form.

For further details on the apprenticeship qualification, please visit

Business administrator / Skills England

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage with all levels of hierarchy
• Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing
• Ability to work on own or in a group with minimal direct supervision
• A flexible and methodical approach to work to meet the needs of the role
• Strong IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Visio, Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Excel - produce spreadsheets/formulas etc
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Maths and English 4-9 (A-C) GCSE or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prioritising workload and working to set time parameters

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Broughton

Preston

PR3 5LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• BSc. or MSc. in Nutrition and Dietetics Or BSc. in relevant science followed by Post Graduate Diploma or State Registration in Dietetics
• State Registered Dietitian with the HCPC

Desirable

• Evidence of further study relevant to post
• Member of BDA
• Post graduate qualification in nutrition or dietetic related area of study

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the current best practice in clinical dietetics
• Basic competence in calculating nutritional requirements
• Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment
• Competent to develop nutritional care plans in hospital and/or community settings
• Basic competence in assessment of Enteral feeding, use of Enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Basic IT skills
• Evidence of understanding CPD
• Awareness and understanding of importance of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to record keep and present information in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to work autonomously and safely within own remit
• Use and understanding of various anthropometric methods

Desirable

• Experience of team working
• Good presentation skills
• Audit and research awareness and skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualification and Registration

Essential

• Professional qualification relevant to health, safeguarding, or public health nursing leadership e.g. Registered General Nurse /Midwife
• Part 3 registration in specialist Community Public Health Nursing; Health Visiting or School Nursing
• Current NMC Registration
• Have completed a post registration training in safeguarding Children including Law, Policy and Practice at post graduate Level.
• Knowledge and expertise in management acquired through in- depth experience or theoretical study, equivalent to post graduate level.

Desirable

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in specialist area
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in leadership, systems change, public health or safeguarding

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior-level experience within health, safeguarding, or a closely related system role
• Experience contributing to or leading system change, service redesign or reform programmes
• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a safeguarding or public service context
• Experience of multi-agency and partnership work across disciplines, organisational and professional boundaries e.g. ideally across education, social care or safeguarding
• Proven record of leading and managing change across services.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
• Significant experience of leading and managing community public health nursing at service level

Desirable

• Experience of engaging provider organisations to implement system-level change
• Experience supporting or influencing statutory safeguarding processes (e.g. child protection, early help, family support systems)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of statutory safeguarding arrangements and multi-agency responsibilities under Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and wider children's safeguarding legal and policy framework
• Strong understanding of the health system's role as a statutory safeguarding partner, including commissioning, provider delivery and governance
• Demonstrate evidence of specialist expert knowledge in Specialist Community public Health Nursing.
• Extensive Knowledge of clinical governance, safety and risk management.
• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues and is up to date with legislation and current reforms.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Families First reforms, inc Multiagency Child Protection Teams (MACPT) and Family Group Dynamic (FGDM)
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities of the ICB, NHSE and Commissioning
• Training on DOLs and MCA
• Experience of setting and managing budgets

Skills

Essential

• Intellectual flexibility to be able to work between strategic and operational priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, able to interpret complex health and safeguarding information,
• Managing groups / stakeholders in conflict and professional boundaries
• Able to create and communicate a shared vision in a range of compelling ways
• Experience of report writing formal and informal presentations both internally and externally.
• Planning and performance management skills and techniques

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking investigations/RCA

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with children, young people and adults, communicating in a manner that promotes dignity, respect and person-centred care
• Ability to deliver against KPIs
• Demonstrates a high level of highly complex numerical and data analytical skills, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Desirable

• Understanding of information sharing frameworks, consent, and proportionality in safeguarding contexts
• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

Medlock Family Hub

Oldham

OL8 3PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering meaningful activities that enhance the wellbeing, independence, and quality of life of patients living with dementia. The post holder will create a stimulating and therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, inclusion, social interaction, and cognitive engagement while supporting the Trust's Eat, Drink, Dress, Move to Improve (EDDMI) approach.

Working closely with patients, families, nursing staff, occupational therapists, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, the post holder will assess individual interests, abilities, and care needs to develop personalised activity programmes that complement clinical care and support holistic patient outcomes.

The role combines creativity, compassion, and excellent communication skills to encourage participation, reduce isolation and distress, promote emotional wellbeing, and support patients to remain as active and independent as possible during their hospital stay. The post holder will also contribute to patient safety by observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring activities are delivered safely and appropriately.

• Plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of meaningful one-to-one and group activities for patients within the Dementia Specialist Unit.
• Adapt activities to meet individual patient interests, abilities, preferences, and changing needs.
• Promote cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, social engagement, and independence through therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Encourage participation and motivate patients to engage in activities that enhance their hospital experience and wellbeing.

• Assess patients' interests and support needs in collaboration with patients, carers, relatives, and clinical teams.
• Support patients experiencing anxiety, distress, confusion, or social isolation through personalised engagement and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient wellbeing during activities and promptly escalate concerns or changes in condition to registered healthcare professionals.
• Assist with clinical support worker duties and other patient care activities as directed by a registered practitioner.

• Build positive and effective relationships with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, doctors, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team to ensure activities support individual care plans.
• Provide feedback and regular updates regarding patient participation, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Contribute to handovers and share relevant information to support safe and effective patient care.

• Observe patients throughout activities and make appropriate judgements regarding suitability and safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with Trust standards and information governance requirements.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations or deterioration in a patient's condition.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and concerns through appropriate Trust reporting processes.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, surveys, and service developments relating to patient experience and dementia care.
• Maintain activity resources, equipment, and stock, ensuring materials are used safely and effectively.
• Support the induction and development of new staff by demonstrating aspects of the role and sharing good practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 OR relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with service users with dementia
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of using activities in a care/public service environment

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers
• Positive and enthuasiatic approach to work

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility

Essential

• Ability to work flexible shift patterns and times to suit the needs of the patient group

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ward 29 - Sister Dora Suite, Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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.

For further details please see full job description and person specification within the attached documents.

Person Specification

Valued and behaviours

Essential

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

Physical requirements

Desirable

• Physical skills in line with MVA Breakaway.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised OT Degree/diploma.
• RCOT Registered.
• HCPC Registered.

Training

Essential

• Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including specialist knowledge of Sensory attachment / Integration and the impact on service users with a range of Neurodevelopmental / Developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, etc.

Desirable

• Post-graduate training specific to client.

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload with adults with MH needs.
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams.
• Experience of delivering environmental approaches to OT service delivery and evaluating them.
• Experience of providing professional consultation.

Desirable

• Highly specialist experience of working with people with autism / Asperger syndrome complex intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses/personality disorders.
• Experience of working with children/adults with severe eating disorders.
• Experience of supporting students and other staff.
• Experience of linking communication to risk issues.
• Post basic dysphagia training or completed competencies.
• Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of OT team.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist applied knowledge of working with young people/adults with sensory/attachment/trauma with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities.
• Knowledge of appropriate tools, assessments and interventions relating to the client group.
• Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.

Skills

Essential

• Empathetic and psychologically minded.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload.
• Good reasoning skills.
• Mentorship/ Leadership skills.
• Motivated and a motivator.
• Team builder and team member.
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this.
• Delivery of group intervention

Desirable

• Highly specialist skill in working with young people and adults with ASD / DLD / ID
• Experience of supporting other staff and students

Contractual requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mandala Centre

Gregory Boulevard

Nottingham

NG7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Graduate Operational Management Apprentice will be an integral member of the Aintree University Hospital management community, contributing to operational delivery across a range of services and functions.

Reporting to a General Service Manager and supported by senior operational leaders, the postholder will undertake a structured developmental role designed to build capability in NHS operational management through supervised responsibility, rotational experience and formal learning.

Responsibilities will span service delivery, performance management, workforce coordination, quality improvement, governance activity and operational planning. The role is explicitly developmental; responsibility, autonomy and decisionmaking authority will increase over time in line with assessed competence and formal review.

Completion of the Graduate Operational Management Apprentice Programme does not guarantee appointment to a substantive role. Where suitable vacancies exist, individuals will be supported to apply through open recruitment processes in line with Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree minimum 2:2 (any discipline)
• Evidence of academic or professional learning demonstrating analytical ability
• Willingness and ability to undertake a Level 5 Operations / Departmental Manager apprenticeship

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, MBA, MRes, PGCert/PGDip)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced organisational environment
• Experience coordinating people, processes, projects or workstreams
• Exposure to operational delivery, service performance, or improvement activity

Desirable

• Experience within the NHS, healthcare, or public sector
• Experience of supporting or delivering change or improvement initiatives
• Experience working with performance or management information

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role of operations management in service delivery
• Awareness of performance, demand, capacity or workflow concepts
• Awareness of governance, accountability and professional standards in organisations

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS operational pressures and priorities
• Knowledge of quality improvement or change management approaches

Skills

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret data and information to support decision-making
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands
• Ability to influence, engage and build professional relationships

Desirable

• Presentation or report-writing skills

Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviours aligned to LUHFT values
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Resilience and adaptability in demanding environments
• Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous development
• Demonstrated interest in a career in NHS operational leadership

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Ln, Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for visible leadership which ensures an equitable evidence-based service, which is underpinned by the pillars of clinical governance.

Prescribe within their individual scope of practice in line with V300 qualification and ensure that nurse prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost effective manner.

Develop a caseload profile, identifying those groups with specific health needs and implement and evaluate programmes of care to target groups taking a case management approach.

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Trust guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults.

Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Contribute towards ensuring the trust objectives are implemented and to support the Professional Lead in influencing change.

Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on the defined caseloads.

Provide specialist advice appropriate to health and social care to patients, carers, relatives and other agencies.

Participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students/medical students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes.

To provide assistance with the resolution of complaints within the clinical speciality, or sphere of responsibility.

To attend meetings and deputise for the Specialist District Nurse and/or Professional Lead as required and ensure that information is disseminated within the nursing team.

Assist with the delivery of a comprehensive induction programme for new staff members.

Communication

Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations which may be complex, highly sensitive and emotive. All communication will be underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality.

Adopt and promote the highest level of verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of the profession as directed by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015).

Take responsibility for initiating and/or engaging in open discussion with statutory and voluntary agencies and all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate

Ensure effective communication to support continuity of care on transfer between hospital, community, residential and nursing care settings and vice versa.

Analysis and Judgement

Critically evaluate team leadership, operational and project management in the context of observing national and local policy

Promotes and maintains accurate record keeping and conforms to NMC policy and data protection legislation.

Uses resources effectively and being aware of budgetary constraints including ordering of equipment.

Will participate in research and development projects within the clinical field, embracing opportunities to develop knowledge by undertaking further study whilst sharing initiatives with others.

Responsible for communicating and receiving sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious information, dealing effectively with staff, relatives, and carers whilst ensuring confidentiality. Will use developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills, where agreement and cooperation is required. There may be barriers to understanding.

Supporting the Specialist District Nurse, Professional Lead and Quality Matron in the development of audit systems within SWFT to ensure continuing evaluation of clinical practice by facilitating clinical audit programmes and research in line with clinical governance priorities

Planning and Organisational Skills

Supervise and direct work undertaken by other members of the skill mix team on a daily basis.

Direct responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and performance of the district nursing team.

To input statistical information by electronically recording daily activity on EMIS, ensuring each contact/activity is recorded in real time.

Responsible for ensuring that staff are supported in accessing Clinical Supervision

Demonstrate and contribute to a positive team culture which promotes an effective learning environment, facilitation of shared leadership, preceptorship, mentorship, clinical supervision, openness and candour, and provision of an educational environment.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Critically assess, plan, and evaluate evidenced based care interventions to meet contemporary need and improve health to prevent disease in individuals and populations

Take responsibility for the complex and holistic assessment or delegation of planning, implementation and evaluation of care on an individual basis, utilising recognised models and tools, e.g. end of life care and long term conditions.

Diagnostic assessment, routinely utilising patient head to toe examinations in order to diagnose, implement treatment plan, including prescribing, and/or escalating when clinically required and appropriate.

As a District Nurse there will be a need for a varied clinical skill set, including, but not limited to:

End of Life Care - Syringe Drivers and symptom control

Intravenous Therapy

Management of Plural Drains

Wound Care Including complex e.g. Vacuum assisted therapy

Leg Ulcers Including compressions therapy

Continence Management Catheters, Bowel Management

Patient education and training of self-management techniques

Multi Comorbidities and prevention of deterioration management e.g. Heart Failure, Diabetes, Respiratory, Frailty, Dementia

Social prescribing

Named responsibility for the management of a defined caseload and population.

Focuses on the needs of the defined patient groups population, and continues to hold up to date knowledge of public health

Acts as patients advocate where appropriate.

Be proactive in offering health promotion and participate in health promotion activities for a defined caseload.

Utilise health needs assessment for the local population.

The District Nurse will recognise triggers of deterioration/increased need of patients and initiate the Continuing Healthcare/NHS Funded Nursing Care assessment process

To work with the Specialist District Nurse / Professional Lead to ensure performance indicators are achieved, avoiding patient harms and supporting preferred place of care.

Ensuring excellent working relationships and communication links with all stakeholders including acute hospital staff, Local Authorities, Social Care teams and voluntary services as appropriate for patient care.

Policy and Service Development

To take a lead on quality initiatives, including but not limited to Community care Indicators, Hand Hygiene, Saving Lives and IWGC.

Understanding of District Nursing national frameworks, policy and guidance with the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Participate in and contribute to service redesign and policy development to benefit patient care with support of seniors.

Source patients/relatives/carers views and feedback on their experience of SWFT OOHCC services in order to influence and inform future service provision.

To contribute to the implementation and audit of policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring practice is evidence-based and patient centred.

Will undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDR) and relevant development plans for members of the team. Assist in the identification of individual training requirements in line with NMC Revalidation and Pay Progression requirements.

Responsibility for Human Resources

Responsible for the day to day management of band 5 nurses to support the Professional lead direct line management, which includes the following:

To identify workforce planning issues and actively participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of clinical staff.

Ensuring that team members are supported with returning to work following a period of sick leave and ensuring that the sickness management policy is followed at all times, seeking senior support when required

Ensure team members are up to date with mandatory and statutory training

Responsible for Performance Development Reviews for staff within the team.

Contributing to the promotion of team morale and management of conflict within the team by adopting an open and honest approach in order to seek resolve

Supporting and promoting team and self-wellbeing

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Promote and participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional proficiencies, capabilities, behaviours and values in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

Responsibility for Research & Development

Demonstrate a critical approach to identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings relating to community specialist practice.

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep abreast of current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Critique and use research to inform practice

Complete regular clinical audits and support the Specialist District Nurse / Professional Lead with evaluation and improvement.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the Trust and to other agencies

The post holder will be unavoidably exposed to challenging working conditions such as travelling during extreme and inclement weather including snow, icy conditions and excess heat.

The Trust endorses the principle of whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all Trust premises are smoke free.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Continuous professional Development relevant to the field of practice
• Evidence of leadership or management training
• Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it
• Coaching CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant Post registration community experience
• Post registration experience of caseload management
• Experience of Personalised Care Planning and complex patient management
• Ability to take appropriate action to assess and manage risk
• Experience of empowering a positive learning culture for interdisciplinary and interagency teams
• Proven experience of working autonomously in challenging situations

Desirable

• Experience in managing complaints
• Experience in service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management.
• Advanced clinical decision-making skills to support patient centred care
• Advanced clinical skills to include a variety of patient conditions and comorbidities
• In-depth understanding of community nursing and long-term condition management.
• Must have excellent prioritisation and time keeping skills
• IT Literate
• Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges
• Practise autonomously, proactively and innovatively, demonstrating selfawareness, emotional intelligence and openness
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel across the district.
• Excellent role model demonstrating compassion and a patient-centred approach
• Showcases trust values at all times

Other

Essential

• Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

PBT3 Nuneaton Central

Manor Court Avenue

Nuneaton

CV11 5HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning commissioner relationships for your designated services, including leading contract management activity, coordinating contract renewals and variations, supporting commercial negotiations, and maintaining accurate records within our CRM systems.
• Supporting the full business development lifecycle, from market intelligence and opportunity assessment through to proposal development, tender submissions, mobilisation support and contracts management.
• Contributing to place based integrated governance arrangements and ensuring joint working between commercial, operational and support teams.
• Developing and maintaining clear reporting cycles, analysing financial, commercial and performance information, and presenting complex data in an accessible way.
• Working closely with the Senior Business Manager, finance colleagues and other Business Managers to support pricing, cost recovery, risk mitigation and contract performance.
• Coordinating with the clinical and operations teams to ensure services are running to budget, and that contract agreements reflect the services in practice.
• Building productive relationships with internal teams, commissioners, partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities, support service development and promote Marie Curies work.

Contract:Permanent | Part-time | 21 to 28 hours per week (3 to 4 days)

Salary: MCJES Grade E, £38,007£42,230 per annum, pro rata

Location: Hybrid working, split between Marie Curie Head Office and home working

What we are looking for

We are keen to hear from people who can demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge and experience set out in the job description, including:

• Experience of working in a commercial or business team, ideally within a health or social care environment.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly.
• Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, take a proactive approach to problem-solving, and work collaboratively to manage competing priorities and workloads..
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfortability with Power BI and commercial systems such as CRM, Docusign or digital contracting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence negotiating, influencing and working diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Problem solving and decision making skills, with experience completing risk assessments and identifying commercial risks.
• Flexibility, motivation and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree qualification, or equivalent relevant experience; a management qualification, financial management and project management experience would be desirable.

Please note that this role does not include line management responsibilities.

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

Benefits you will love

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Life assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a commercial / business team
• Working in a health or social care environment
• Data analysis and presentation
• Utilisation of commercial systems such as a CRM, docusign etc.

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

Marie Curie

Address

Hybrid working model with time split between Marie Curie Head Office and home-based working

One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens

London

England

SW11 7BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support Worker Band 3 - based at Forest Lodge

Job purpose: Under the direction of the qualified member of staff, to provide appropriate levels of care and support as outlined in the relevant care plan. Will regularly work under guidance but without the direct supervision of a qualified staff.

Responsible to:

Matron/Ward Manager

Qualifications:

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent (e.g. functional skills; ENIC)
• Vocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)
• 2 years experience as a Health Care Support Worker

Key result areas: To implement identified plans of care for assigned patients under the direction/supervision of a qualified staff to meet the needs of the individuals identified care needs.

To report actions and/or observations on patient care of behaviour to a qualified nurse so that a thorough evaluation of care can take place.

To report untoward occurrences immediately to a qualified nurse so that a reassessment of care needs can be undertaken.

To undertake general duties assigned by a qualified nurse so that high standards of service delivery can be maintained.

In conjunction with the patients to plan appropriate menus, and assist with purchasing and catering to the extent that this is required by the ability of the individual patient.

To be able to demonstrate the approach needed to involve individual patients in activities and explain the reasons for this.

To develop a group activity relevant to the area with patients and monitor and evaluate its effectiveness. This will be under the guidance of qualified staff but not directly supervised. The post holder will produce written aims and objectives of their chosen group activity prior to the commencement of the group and provide regular updates and evaluation reports to the ward manager and/or supervisor.

The post holder will be responsible for documenting details of the patients participation in the care plan.

To involve patients in a wide range of appropriate activities using local facilities where available.

To involve the patients as much as possible in day to day decision making, bearing in mind the principles of advocacy and self-advocacy.

To enable the patient to maintain contact with friends and relatives by encouraging visits and assisting with letter writing. Experience has shown that staff who have low expressed emotion engage more effectively with clients.

To accompany the patient on outings and other arranged visits.

All employees are expected to observe the Trusts policies relating to risk

Management, in particular staff should: -

• Be aware of the principles of risk management
• Adopt appropriate practice to reduce risk to themselves and others

There is a requirement that the postholder will undergo regular supervision and annual appraisal.

All employees are expected to observe the trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.

In fulfilling these tasks the potholder will be expected to be familiar with the local policies and procedures especially in respect of Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Fire.

This job profile is presented in general terms and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to regularly review this with their line manager.

Other Duties

The main focus of the role is to respond to and satisfy the above requirements and needs. If in addition to this it is considered appropriate, other duties may be undertaken by the post-holder consistent with the Band of the post

You should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. Daily use of a car is essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 2 Years experience working as a HCA in an acute and or forensic setting
• Experience of working with people who have complex & enduring mental health issues
• Experience of managing discussion groups with patients, co-ordination of activities and social inclusion/escorts

Desirable

• A basic awareness and understanding of psychosocial interventions, Mindfulness CBT DBT approaches anxiety management

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent (e.g. functional skills; ENIC)
• Cavendish Care Certificate or vocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)
• Willingness to attend training and development opportunities

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to build and sustain therapeutic relationships with patients at a level appropriate to their needs.
• To have the ability to organise, facilitate and develop patients skills in group settings.
• The ability to produce a good standard of written work & have basic keyboard skills
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Person- Centred Approaches and Values
• Understand impact of stigma and discrimination & have a non-judgemental attitude

Desirable

• To recognise and report changes in individuals mental health state
• An understanding of trauma informed care & and practical knowledge of recovery

Other

Essential

• To be able to conduct themselves with integrity
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs with the ability to work shift patterns flexibly over a 24hr period
• A genuine passion and interest in working with people with complex mental health problems

Desirable

• Willingness to share own skills & knowledge

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest Lodge

5 Forest Close

Sheffield

S35 0JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldpartnership.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

• First level Nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent
• Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post
• Minimum 12 months experience working as registered nurse

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation skills
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group

Experience

Essential

• Specialist working knowledge and experience of supporting and monitoring children and young people diagnosed with ADHD
• Demonstrable knowledge/ understanding and experience in assessment of young people with complex mental health and complex needs such as ADHD/ASD
• Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously

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

Harvey House

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
• Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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