Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and screening software
• Accurate and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and customer service
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision
• Prioritising workload

Desirable

• Using own initiative
• Able to promote and adapt new working practices

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience
• Working in a clinic environment with patients

Desirable

• Running own clinics
• Previous experience of screening programmes

Qualifications

Essential

• To work towards Health Service Diploma and achieve
• Educated to A level and evidence of further education
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Health Service Diploma
• Educated to degree level

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

DESP Abbey Block

Isebrook Hospital, Irthlingborough Road

Wellingborough

NN8 1LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and screening software
• Accurate and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and customer service
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision
• Prioritising workload

Desirable

• Using own initiative
• Able to promote and adapt new working practices

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience
• Working in a clinic environment with patients

Desirable

• Running own clinics
• Previous experience of screening programmes

Qualifications

Essential

• To work towards Health Service Diploma and achieve
• Educated to A level and evidence of further education
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Health Service Diploma
• Educated to degree level

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

DESP Abbey Block

Isebrook Hospital, Irthlingborough Road

Wellingborough

NN8 1LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Trac recruitment system
• Experienced in ESR
• Experience in managing Conflicting workloads
• Experience of managing end to end recruitment
• Experience to produce and analyse statistical reports and data

Desirable

• Experience of conducting Interviews

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Employers Employment Check standards
• Knowledge of NHS agenda for change process'
• Knowdege of right to work & home office legislation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Planning and managing meetings
• Able to provide advice to managers on recruitment best practice and provide options for recruitment activities

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support delivery of the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework and LNR Operating Model.
• Support work programmes within the LNR People and OD Strategy.
• Maintain records, reports, and databases in line with project plans, statutory and governance requirements.
• Provide operational support to the HR and OD teams in accordance with an annual work programme and key deliverables.
• Work with managers and Staff Side representatives to develop a culture of healthy employee relations, harmonious partnership working, staff involvement and engagement.
• Participate in the local implementation of the ICB's Health and wellbeing agenda.
• Assist with promoting, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of HR, OD and engagement initiatives
• Support and advise managers on employee relations casework as delegated by the People Services Senior Lead/Senior People Services Manager, to include sickness, conduct, performance, grievance and harassment issues.
• Support with OD interventions, including facilitating as delegated by Senior OD Manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of HR / OD practice (e.g. employment law / the OD Consultancy cycle) through training and / or experience to degree level (or equivalent)
• Certificate in Personnel Practice and willingness to work towards CIPD Qualification
• Experience in an operational HR or OD role, covering a range of responsibilities across the employee life cycle (e.g. employee relations management, facilitation)
• Experience of advising on application of terms and conditions of employment / organisational policies
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
• Advanced knowledge of IT systems including MS suite of packages (including co-pilot / AI) and information systems relevant to role

Desirable

• Previously worked in similar position within the public sector

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Confident to respectfully challenge behaviours or practice not in line with organisational policy or values
• Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills in order to communicate complex information and administrative matters
• Strong team player and able to facilitate effective team working in others
• Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters.
• Ability to write outcome letters following employee relations processes which are compliant with organisational policy and employment law
• Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills

Analytical

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands

Desirable

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload
• Effective management of multiple email inboxes

Desirable

• Skills for project management

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Management Skills

Essential

• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial / deliverable targets

Physical Skills

Essential

• Skills for manipulating information.
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

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 Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House or County Council

Kettering or Leicester

NN15 6EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Managing delivery of provider selection and commercial activity within budget and ensuring that intended outcomes, benefits and efficiencies are realised, taking proactive remedial action where necessary to ensure value and effectiveness are maximised for LNR patients.
• Where appropriate ensure provider selection activities are undertaken in line with NHS England guidance, the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), Procurement Act requirements and local governance arrangements, working with system and regional teams as required.
• Managing supplier and provider market engagement activities to ensure procurement strategies reflect service requirements, market capability and organisational objectives.
• Leading and supporting provider selection and procurement activities and participating in the development and implementation of new innovative commissioning and contracting models to support the ICB Cluster in shaping the health and care market to meet anticipated future need.
• Managing and developing staff, ensuring that the team delivers a high quality, professional and responsive procurement and commercial service.

See Person Specification available in full Job Description attached

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), public procurement legislation, NHS commissioning arrangements and public sector governance
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• MCIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
• Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution

Planning Skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Interpreting national policy for implementation

Management Skills

Essential

• Skills for direct line management and job management
• Skills for delivering results through managing others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House

Kettering

NN15 6EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Communication Skills

Essential

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

Analytical

Essential

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

Planning Skills

Essential

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

Autonomy

Essential

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

Management Skills

Essential

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

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House, Kettering or County Council, Leicester

Kettering or Leicester

NN156EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence Produce routine and complex treatment plans, in accordance with relevant clinical protocols. Check that all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Co-register images from different sources; evaluating the validity of the co-registration. Accurately outline anatomical volumes from CT scans for Gross Tumour Volumes and Organs at Risk, where trained. Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions. Check treatment plans generated by other staff for accuracy and appropriateness prior to treatment commencing. Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups and take an active role in introducing new equipment and clinical techniques.

People/Management Excellence Participate in the training of trainee Physicists, student Radiographers, and Medical staff.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring Participate in the acceptance testing, commissioning and routine quality assurance programs for radiotherapy planning software. Assist in producing written protocols for treatment planning as part of the departments Quality System. Participate fully in implementing and maintaining this system. Keep careful records of all work performed. Assist in the maintenance of the Treatment Planning Database and production of management statistics. Able to report on the data. Participate in the QA of new radiotherapy trials; and plan patients according to current approved trial protocols.

Professional Responsibilities Manage own work and prioritise it on a day to day basis working flexibly where necessary. Participate in the IPEM or other agreed Continuing Personal Development (CPD) scheme. To remain up to date regarding the latest scientific and technical developments and their applications within radiotherapy physics. This to be achieved by journal reading, internet research, and attending suitable seminars and training courses as part of CPD and in furthering the work of the department. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Rules.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Vocational degree, Radiotherapy degree or equivalent to BSc level
• RCT registration as a Technologist; or HCPC registration, as a Radiographer

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation, relevant or transferrable to NHS radiotherapy practice
• Experience of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning
• A good awareness of the workings of computerised treatment planning systems, including their underlying algorithms and inherent strengths and weaknesses

Desirable

• Experience of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatment planning
• Experience with Eclipse

Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of treatment planning and radiation dosimetry, applicable to NHS radiotherapy treatment
• Proven ability to take responsibility for organising workflow in a high-pressure clinical environment
• Able to evaluate a treatment plan produced by other staff members
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy treatment
• Proven ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
• Proven ability to analyse and report data using appropriate format
• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of radiographic procedures in Radiotherapy

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am - late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Escalate cases to Band 6/7 staff
• Follow up on requested improvements by care providers and escalate any unresolved concerns to the Continuing Healthcare Team, Safeguarding Lead, or Quality Assurance Manager
• Serve as a patient advocate, delivering sensitive information and supporting clients and their representatives regarding FNC/CHC processes
• Managing a caseload of patients
• Supporting investigations into an individuals eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare following an individual challenge or dispute

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise in specialisms relevant to function and role
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Member of a relevant professional body - NMC - Nurse or Allied Health Professional AHP

Communication Skills

Essential

• Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
• Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution

Planning Skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Interpreting national policy for implementation

Management Skills

Essential

• Skills for direct line management and job management
• Skills for delivering results through managing others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda

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

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

County Hall, Leicester Haylock House, Kettering

County Hall, Leicester Haylock House, Kettering

LE3 8TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am- Late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Good working experience within ward-based healthcare gathered over a reasonable period of time.
• Experience of working with a broad range of ages
• Evidence of appropriate competencies at Assistant or Assistant Practitioner level within Therapy or healthcare.
• Working knowledge of Excel & Word Computer programmes
• Ability to work across a 7-day service
• In-Depth knowledge and understanding of the Therapy role within the In-Patient Team

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Work within a community based setting
• Previous manual handling experience
• Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff.
• Evidence of responsibility for work processes e.g. Health & Safety checks.
• Recent working experience, preferably as a Therapy Assistant level within an in-patient setting.
• Knowledge of local discharge pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ level III or equivalent relevant to Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Associate member of the CSP or RCOT
• Foundation level degree or equivalent - subject must be relevant to physiotherapy/occupational therapy
• Qualification in Anatomy & Physiology

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate established motivational skills.
• Able to produce a Therapeutic treatment plan for a limited field of conditions.
• Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work on own without immediate support.
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Good observation skills.
• Good understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to present a professional image
• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day
• Responsible for data entry, text processing or storage of data utilising paper or computer based data entry systems.

Desirable

• Role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Importance of continuous education
• IT Literacy

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to HCPC Registered Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Evidence of Post graduate CPD, including attendance at recent relevant post graduate learning events

Desirable

• Member of CSP/RCOT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to work across 7 day service and where appropriate participate in the overnight on-call rota (adults, children and young people)
• Relevant experience working within the NHS environment.
• Education of other MDT members.
• Up to date with professional practice and research
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services including quality and audit.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities.
• Experience of deputising for Senior staff. Working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies
• Broad post-registration experience across acute inpatient, rehabilitation and discharge planning services, including management of patients with complex clinical and functional needs

Desirable

• Knowledge of community-based therapy services and services that external partners offer.
• Membership of Interest Groups relevant to clinical interest

Skills

Essential

• Recent experience within an Acute inpatient therapy setting.
• Good clinical knowledge base of physiotherapy/occupational within the acute setting.
• Good knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy in Effective Discharge planning from the Acute setting.
• Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and delegation skills.
• Proven flexible working practices. Be able to cope with demands of a busy department including prioritisation.
• Be a car driver or able to travel between trusts and where appropriate respond within 45 minutes when responding to oncalls (24 hours)

Desirable

• Able to assist others in learning.
• Able to motivate others and take the lead as necessary.
• Ability to organise training.
• Evidence of participation in research / audit

Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will also involve maintaining accurate records, documenting patient contacts on relevant cancer information systems, supporting audit and service development, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the skin cancer nursing service.

The post holder will work within agreed competencies and boundaries of practice, recognising when to seek advice or escalate concerns. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting patients living with and beyond cancer.

Contribute to the holistic needs assessment and the development of an individual careplan under the direction of the registered nurse.Implement, monitor and review aspects of the care plan with the patient and carer,reporting any changes in the patients condition to the registered nurse.Evaluate the outcome of care delivery with the registered nurse.To review patients on the ward under the direction of the registered nurse.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English and Mathamatics or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Communication Skills Training
• Vocational Qualification Level 4
• Foundations in Cancer Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience in caring for people diagnosed with a skin cancer
• Relevant healthcare experience at Band 3
• Experience of using the Somerset Cancer Register

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Personalised Care Agenda

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexible, motivated and hard working

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including data entry
• Good observation, assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Good organisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Non-Executive Member, you will work alongside the Chair, other Non-Executives and Executives as an equal member of Boards meeting in common which will lead the cluster. You will be responsible for specific areas relating to board governance and oversight and will:

Work collaboratively to shape the long-term viable plan for the delivery of functions, duties and objectives of the cluster and for the stewardship of public money.

Have a collective responsibility with the other members of the Board to ensure corporate accountability for the performance of the organisation, ensuring its functions are effectively and efficiently discharged and its financial obligations are met.

Bring independent thought and respectful challenge to the plans, aims and objectives, and priorities of the cluster and champion the Boards approach to innovation and thinking outside the box.

Promote informed, open and transparent decision-making that facilitates consensus aimed at maximising outcomes for the population.

Ensure the Boards and Committees are effective and well led in all aspects and focused on the transforming toward the core purpose and functions of Strategic Commissioning; alongside immediate priorities of delivering 2025/26 final plan, operational and quality standards, and achieving the safe transition of functions to NHS England and providers as set out in the Model ICB Blueprint.

Be champions of governance arrangements, collaborative leadership and effective partnership working, including with local government, NHS Trusts, Primary Care, the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE), and others.

Support the Chair and wider Boards on issues that impact development and delivery of cohesive and complementary work across the LNR cluster.

Play a key role in the Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to ensure the cluster is well led, meets its statutory duties, building strong partnerships and governance arrangements with system partners, including assuming commissioning functions from NHS England.

Person Specification

Finance, Governance and Leadership

Essential

• Holding a relevant UK-recognised professional accounting or finance qualification, challenge and support through strong financial literacy, with experience of financial leadership or oversight in a large, complex organisation.
• Utilise existing knowledge, skills and experience in financial oversight and contracting to assess whether financial, contractual and market management/ development plans are evidence based and aligned with long-term system priorities, statutory responsibilities, and enable innovation and service transformation.
• Bring an understanding of NHS financial frameworks, resource allocation, and the relationship between finance, contracting, performance, and quality
• Contribute through existing skills at balancing financial stewardship with enabling investment in new models of care.
• Work alongside other Non-Executive Members and Executive colleagues as an equal member of the Board.
• Hold the Executive to account by providing purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge to shape and actively support a healthy culture of the cluster.
• Champion the standards in public life, upholding the highest standards of conduct and displaying the Nolan Principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Understand the strategic role of commissioning in improving population health outcomes, reducing health inequalities and promoting social justice.
• Challenge and support innovative approaches to Population Health Management and how this is utilised to inform planning.
• Provide strategic leadership drawn from the health and care sector with experience in developing long-term visions and strategies for services, aligning resources, and ensuring value for money and improved health outcomes.
• Enable integration and innovation in commissioning, promoting sustainability across the health and care system.

Desirable

• Enable integration and innovation in commissioning, promoting sustainability across the health and care system.
• Foster provider and partner collaboration that facilitates the landscape to deliver the new models of care at scale, place and neighbourhood.

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

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

County Hall, Leicester, LE3 8TB and Haylock House, Kettering, NN15 6EY

County Hall Glenfield Leicester, LE3 8TB and Haylock House, Kettering Parkway, Kettering, NN15 6EY

Leicester and Kettering

LE3 8TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in food preparation or in similar environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH & Allergens

Skills

Essential

• To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Experience in a similar role or industry
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Desirable

• Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be delivering play support and personal care including Nasogastric Feeding, Gastrostomy feeding and Oxygen therapy. Full training will be given.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of working with children with additional health needs and complex health needs.
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Recognized Qualification in Child Care
• Demonstrable excellent customer service
• Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with people at all levels
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures in accordance with local procedures
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work use

Desirable

• Experience within NHS service
• Knowledge of System One

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Approachable and accessible to colleagues and across multi agencies
• Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Able to deal with interruptions/queries from colleagues throughout the day.
• Able to work within another organization's environment maintaining confidentiality at all times

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Sudborough House

St Mary’s Hospital, 77 London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant hospital experience

knowledge and experience

Essential

• experience of team working
• knowledge of administrative procedures
• knowledge of GDPR (data protection) and how to apply

Desirable

• experience of working in Emergency Dept
• good working knowledge of hospital systems including Medway

skills

Essential

• demonstrate ability to use own initiative
• able to work under pressure
• able to communicate effectively with colleagues, service users and their families/carers

Desirable

• able to escalate issues of concern to senior members of staff

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keep up to date records on all staffing absence

Complete all required appraisals for Portering staff

Complete and record Back to work interviews for staff that have been off work and record as required

Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures.

Undertake general mortuary duties in accordance with the agreed procedures.

Conduct viewings in accordance with trust policy

Collection and delivery of gas cylinders, beds, equipment, and furniture around the hospital site.

Change medical gas manifolds as required

In appropriate circumstances, assist nursing and medical staff, when requested, with restless patients.

Assist security staff where necessary to ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and Trust property.

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role, and have a good understanding and knowledge of the relevant trust policies for the Portering department.

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers in producing a high standard of service to patients, staff and visitors.

Flexibility in areas of work and have a good working knowledge of the roles that Portering staff provide around the trust

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy.

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

These duties and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Directorate and in particular the post holder may be required to provide support to other areas within the department as required and to carry out any relevant duties that may be requested.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifcations

Essential

• GCSE Grade: A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification (eg A levels or NVQ L3 or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience, skills and knowledge

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a supervisory / management position

Desirable

• Strong people management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, induction, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Delivered a service in a similar role

Skills

Essential

• Good written, reading and verbal skills
• Well developed physical skills, ability to use equipment, excellent It and keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills plus investigating problems and resolving such as staff shortages
• Ability to multitask, concentrate and deal with interruptions and emergencies
• Ability to cope with distressing incidents, terminally ill patients and staff issues. Occasionally highly unpleasant conditions.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivery, collection and disposal of refuse, laundry and clinical waste from wardsand departments to the central waste area within the Trusts policies and procedures.

Exchange of Sharpsmart reusable receptacles from all wards and departmentsaround the Trust.

Collection of Confidential Waste from wards and departments

Collection and correct disposal of any condemned items from wards anddepartments around the hospital site.

Ensure all collected waste is stored securely as per Trust policy andenvironmental legislation and is prepared for onward transportation to meet therequirements for the transportation of dangerous goods.

Cleaning duties as required in and around the department to keep the department neat and tidy.

Operate waste disposal equipment once trained e.g. waste compactors and balers and electric tug vehicles.

Decanting Laundry bags from Taylor bins into cages.

Decant clinical and non-clinical waste bags if required (e.g. for onward transportation, storage or compaction).

Ensure that items are processed for the compliant and most efficient method of collection e.g. segregating bulky goods, breaking down items for reduced storage space

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role.

Make sure all external pathways and waste corrals are kept clean and tidy from any litter or clutter. Internal corrals are the responsibility of the Domestic Team.

Ensure all transfer notes and paperwork are completed appropriately as per environmental legislation requirements.

Assist with the training and induction of new starters when requested, by demonstrating their role to and providing support to new members of the team.

Liaise and co-operate with representatives of outside companies e.g. collection drivers and account managers.

Be trained in the use of spill kits for chemical and hazardous waste spills.

Regularly check the security and cleanliness of waste storage areas and report faults and defects to the Estates Maintenance Team

Report any faults with any of the electrical equipment being used to the duty supervisor and Estates when problems arise.

To contribute to the development of the Waste and Recycling Service by putting forward suggestions for improvement.

Undertake all necessary training to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role.

To comply with specific instructions and working patterns when based in the Waste Management Area

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers and Supervisors in producing a high standard of service.

Flexibility in areas of work, as prescribed for the departmental needs.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy including wearing of appropriate PPE.

To report any Health and Safety issues

Ensure all work is carried out in line with the relevant Trust Policies and Procedures

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• No formal education is required as on the job instruction, training and theoretical knowledge is provided. Therefore the ability to retain information and learning is essential together with excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Desirable

• NVQ/Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Formal waste training
• Training in the use of waste tugs and pallet trucks

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working in a large organisation
• Knowledge of good health & safety practices

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience in a waste environment
• Trained in health and safety practices
• Knowledge of trust policies and procedures

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to develop rapport with staff
• Ability to multitask effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations
• Ability to input data to manage monthly timesheet
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
• Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise & use initiative
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team when on duty
• Able to undertake the frequent physical duties of the role such as pulling/pushing carts, or similar, moving bags of waste
• Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility or working, where required
• Ability to carry out the full range of waste management duties once trained
• Ability to record information correctly and legible

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To Perform a specialist Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy role within the directorate clinical speciality, for patients on own caseload, many complex/highly complex needs.
• To perform more advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a plan and goals to develop, and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to our patients in ward areas.
• To work closely with Therapy colleagues to provide joint Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow when ward based.

• To pro-actively contribute to the timely and efficient discharge planning process for patients by selecting and implementing appropriate assessments and interventions, promoting a joint therapies approach with Physiotherapy colleagues.
• To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care and to have awareness of discharge plans and suitable discharge locations.
• Provide clinical support and access to advice and supervision for junior staff
• Day to day management and supervision of ward/ therapy teams including Band 5 therapists and band 3/4 therapy support workers as well as Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy students
• To constantly improve clinical and professional practice and performance within the therapy services
• To act as a source of expertise, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in the role and educate other healthcare professionals as to the therapy role.
• Support to band 7 and 8 Therapy colleagues in the day-to-day running of the urgent care team including staff appraisals, clinical projects, benchmarking, teaching and service evaluation.
• Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.
• To promote the achievement of Northampton General Hospitals vision and values:

Our therapy service covers 7 days per week, including bank holidays. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the weekend service rota.

Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Integrity. Courage.

Person Specification

Education, training and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Honours (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
• UK work permit

Desirable

• Pursuing or willing to undertake post graduate training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Participation in work based learning
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the Clinical Quality Care standards
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Completion of some core band 5 rotations (orthopaedics, medical, surgical, stroke, elderly medicine
• Experience of working with acutely deteriorating respiratory patients (For Physiotherapy applicants)

Desirable

• Current band 5 experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience of leading work based learning
• Experience and knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Experience of working in Urgent Care / Frailty Teams
• Current experience in respiratory on call work (For Physiotherapy Applicants)

Skills

Essential

• Experience of interpersonal working
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to manage caseload autonomously
• Able to assess a patient's needs and formulate a treatment plan ( with short and long term aims)
• Able to delegate effectively

Desirable

• Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes (OTs)
• Teaching and presentation 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work autonomously and within departmental teams to provide excellent occupational therapy or physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients.
• To provide specialist occupational therapy or physiotherapy advice to MDT colleagues in clinical areas.
• To carry out assessment and develop treatment plans for all patients within the designated caseload without direct supervision, ensuring appropriate feedback to patient, carers and colleagues regarding findings and patient progression.
• Analyse and take into consideration results of medical tests, scans and x-rays to formulate and adapt therapy treatment plans.
• To assess capacity, gain valid, informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment independently.
• To undertake the assessment of patients who may have complex or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical problems and the indicated treatment.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate effective and appropriate treatments in partnership with the patient, MDT colleagues and the wider service providers.
• To constantly monitor patients responses to treatments and interventions and propose changes which may directly influence other MDT actions.
• To act as part of the MDT in facilitating appropriate and safe discharges.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the medical, nursing and MDT staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service including attendance at ward rounds, MDT and discharge meetings.
• To make appropriate and thorough onward referrals
• To assist colleagues to train, supervise and help manage the workload of band 2 and 3 staff and some students on clinical placements.
• To decide priorities for own caseload, balancing other patient-related and professional demands, ensuring that the priorities remain in accordance with the whole team
• To be responsible for issuing and ordering specialist equipment, ensuring correct and safe use.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical work, including the management of designated caseload of patients, ensuring a high standard of clinical care at all times.
• To continually develop an up-to-date knowledge base and maintain own continuous professional development folder.
• To undertake evaluation of own and the teams work, reflecting on current practices and experiences in order to continue own professional development.
• To be an active member of the therapy in-service training programme by preparing for and attending meetings, tutorials, training sessions and external courses.
• To maintain up-to-date Trust mandatory training.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HPC registered ( or evidence of application for HPC)

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology
• Entry level assessment and treatment knowledge required for Acute Hospital setting.
• Demonstrable proactive approach to own learning and CPD.
• Experience of working in a team of people.

Desirable

• Experience of participation in work based learning
• Awareness of structure, and current important issues effecting the inpatient physiotherapy department at Northampton General Hospital
• Ability to access knowledge to improve patient care
• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology

Skills

Essential

• Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals
• Able to manage caseload autonomously and work as part of team
• Able to modify and progress patient treatment
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication
• Able to get to the hospital within 45 minutes (for on call purposes)
• Ability to work in situations and conditions that may involve: Physical effort (e.g. therapeutic handling, moving patients) Mental effort (e.g. concentration levels) Emotional effort (e.g. distressing and traumatic circumstances)

Desirable

• Car driver with access to vehicle during working hours, appropriate driving license and car insurance
• Basic IT and presentation 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptoshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a values-based leader who demonstrates compassion, integrity, inclusion and accountability in everything they do.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a visible and approachable leader.
• Lead with authenticity, humility and compassion.
• Create an environment where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Build trust across professional, organisational and system boundaries.
• Hold themselves and others to high standards while supporting people to succeed.

We want someone who can balance challenge with support, pace with compassion, and delivery with engagement.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for the future and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients and communities.

You will work alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and who understand that sustainable improvement is achieved through strong relationships, shared purpose and collective leadership.

For a full list of all roles and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• MSc in relevant subject, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Evidence of leadership development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Expensive knowledge and experience of clinical governance systems, infection prevention and control and children's and adults safeguarding.
• Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes in a Provider Trust.
• Experience of improving the patient experience.
• Successful track record at senior leadership levels, including exposure at Board Level in a large complex organisation.
• An understanding of key NHS Service Quality and Safety Standards.
• Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes with a track record of successful delivery against national and local targets.
• Demonstrable experience of setting and delivering a long-term vision, whilst responding to short-term challenges and opportunities.
• Experience of successfully delivering quality improvement programme
• Experience of supporting integration and collaboration across separate legal entities.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Knowledge of national NHS policy and strategy.
• Ability to assess, analyse, synthesise and act upon complex data and information.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate teams and gain consensus at all levels within and between organisations.
• Ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong personal impact. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy, written and presentation skills that are persuasive and influential and develop relationships that inspire respect, trust and confidence with a wide range of organisations and individuals, both internally and externally.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically/laterally, maintain a clear view of the issues affecting the Trusts.
• The ability to translate strategic vision into operations, to communicate those objectives and ensure they are actioned.
• Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing multi-disciplinary teams and promoting, leading and implementing strategies and change programmes to secure continuous service improvement, successful outcomes and significant operational and service changes.
• Evidence of communicating successfully and working effectively in co-operation with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including statutory and non-statutory organisations, senior managers, colleagues and their representatives.
• Able to deal positively and promptly with colleagues' concerns and personal problems, challenge colleagues on any inappropriate behaviours or poor performance and investigate and deal with complaints as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Kettering and Northampton

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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