Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out the instructions accurately and promptly of the reablement ward team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To work within an agreed reablement competency framework to support patients with their stated goals and within their functional capabilities.

To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition.

To support patients emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging, and promoting independence on a range of activities of daily living.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems always maintaining confidentiality.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.

To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.

To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care (e.g.: washing/dressing and nutritional needs) with a reablement ethos.

To keep the unit clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to trust infection control procedures.

To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the registered nurse.

To support relatives under the guidance of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

To assist with the discharge process for patients by the MDT.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level Grade 5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience

Desirable

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Basic I.T. and computer skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Communication

Essential

• Clear oral and written communication

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Polite/courteous
• Caring personality
• Sensitive and tolerant
• Resilient

Other

Essential

• Able to make own travelling arrangements
• May be required to work in other community hospital's within our trust in order to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Ability to work 12.5 hour shift day/night patterns

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Willow Unit, Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:1. Clinical Support Role:1.1.1 Under direct supervision assist with the delivery of care plan as described by theRegistered Nurse1.1.2 Assist patients with their care needs as required reporting any change in the patientscondition to the registered nurse1.1.3 Support the Registered Nurse and other health professionals with themobilization or transfer of patients1.1.4 Develop awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in thepatients condition to the registered Nurse1.1.5 Have an awareness of patients dietary needs, delivering meals, providing patients withdrinks where necessary and providing assistance with eating and drinking if required1.1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of individual patients and their carers/ families

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills at Level 1

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications in Relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Recent 6mths NHS experience of working in a patient/client care setting environment
• Insight into the HCA role
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an Acute Hospital Setting

Guidance

Essential

• Possess ability to work on own and as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Hospital Trust

West Middlesex University Hospital & Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

Twickenham Road & Fulham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

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Person Specification

knowledge skills & training

Essential

• RGN level 1
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching & presentation skills

Desirable

• Educated to post graduate degree level or working towards
• Further clinical qualification in continence care
• Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based literature

Job specific experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• Knowledge of evidence and research based continence care
• Community Nursing experience

Desirable

• Application of clinical theory into practice

Managerial/supervisory experience

Desirable

• Experience in supporting junior staff

Finance & Resources

Desirable

• Awareness of budgetary restraints

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne

personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Proof of commitment to providing good nursing care
• ability to work as part of a team

Business travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shelley Road

11 Shelley Road

Boscombe

BH1 4JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide a customer focused service dealing with all patients or visitors in an efficient, polite and courteous manner
• Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery
• Handle queries from patients/relatives confidentially and sensitively; refer clinical related queries to appropriate staff
• Interact with patients and relatives in distress in a sensitive and empathetic manner
• Take and relay as appropriate, telephone enquiries and messages , using initiative and prioritising skills when disseminating information
• Update patient details on PAS as appropriate, checking all demographic details on arrival or departure
• Oversee the work of more junior staff and ensure work objectives are being met on a day-to-day basis and demonstrate duties to new starters
• Ensure all procedures are followed re data capture for service specific outcomes.
• Ensure all paperwork is filed appropriately
• Arrange interpreter and transport services where indicated
• Adhere to trust-wide standard operating procedures and policies developed for clinical administrative processes and participate in their development
• Provide cover across the POD as and when required
• Provide an excellent standard of service to patients at all times
• Ensure the availability of all necessary documents (including forms, patient information leaflets and questionnaires) labels, continuation sheets

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Proven experience of dealing with complex telephone calls
• Experience in working as part of a team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise work load
• To be able to work as part of a team

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with patients and other staff
• Work well as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) and incorporate new trends and developments into practice. To be an active member of in-service training programmes. To attend and contribute as appropriate at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, courses, other CPD activities and to undertake reflective practice.

To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal, professional, Trust and departmental policies and guidelines.

To train, supervise and performance manage other physiotherapists, technical instructors, assistants and students (this will include the use of formal appraisal documentation).

To provide leadership and peer support to physiotherapists and support workers within the paediatric physiotherapy team.

To demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management, and encourage others to do likewise.

ORGANISATIONAL

To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the critical care and respiratory medicine physiotherapy service.

To provide support to the clinical team leader in the daily operational management for the physiotherapy team.

To act as a mentor for physiotherapy colleagues, providing clinical and professional support on a regular basis.

To delegate to, supervise and monitor senior and staff grade physiotherapists, students and support workers.

To manage priorities for the Critical Care and Respiratory medicine physiotherapy team, balancing patient related and professional/managerial demands within available resources; ensuring that these remain service led.

To deputise for senior staff /Clinical Lead as required.

To ensure that physiotherapy equipment is suitable for the needs of the patient and facilities/environment are maintained in safe order.

To collect data and statistics for reporting purposes.

To carry out designated departmental/service responsibilities.

To be aware of Health and Safety legislation and to comply with policies relating to the work area, including risk assessment and the prompt recording and reporting of incidents and near misses. To take necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself and others.

To have an active role in developing, reviewing and updating departmental policies, procedures and guidelines relating to physiotherapy management of critical care patients.

To have an active role in the recruitment of new staff.

To comply with Trust and departmental policies, procedures and standards. To be involved in reviewing and updating departmental policies and procedures as required.

Effort

To carry out assessment and treatment using manual and therapeutic handling techniques which require moderate to high physical effort and intense concentration and vigilance for the vast majority of each working day.

To be interrupted frequently throughout the day to deal with bleeps, requests for assistance/advice from other staff, administrative enquiries and urgent referrals.

To comply with the trust manual handling policy at all times.

To deal sensitively with patients and carers who have a high level of anxiety or aggression due to, for example, pain, fear, dementia or failed expectations.

To be able to convey sympathetically unwelcome news regarding functional progress and diagnosis to patients and carers.

To travel between sites and patients homes as required using own, hospital or public transport and to take responsibility for the safety of patients, therapists and assistants while on these visits.

Communication

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers and to ensure understanding of condition. Patients/carers may require clarification of clinical decisions or investigations, potential outcomes and the implications for the patient/family. This may include highly sensitive/emotive information.

To use skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and empathy to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme and optimise rehabilitation potential and/or quality of life. Barriers to effective communication may regularly be evident, e.g.: altered perception, age, dysphasia, pain, psychological/emotional status.

To use specific skills to communicate with patients who, for example, depend on sign languages, communication boards etc.

To communicate patient related information effectively, to facilitate co-ordinated services and ensure seamless collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and multi-agencies. This may include case conferences, handovers, ward rounds, discharge/transition planning, documentation in health records and medical reports. Patient related information might be complex, highly sensitive and contentious.

To contribute to and compile additional written reports which form the basis of legal documents for other agencies e.g. solicitors, education.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

To provide highly specialised advice in the physiotherapy management of adults in critical care and care of the elderly, to physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the MDT.

To use Information Technology for the purposes of:

Communication within and outside the Trust

Accessing clinical and professional information

To communicate effectively with colleagues at national centres of excellence to ensure continuity of shared care.

Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.

Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

Please review the Job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree
• Evidence of ongoing CPD/relevant post grad courses

Desirable

• Post Grad Degree
• Member of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of postgraduate experience across core specialities in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of experience at band 6 or equivalent in respiratory including Critical Care, medical and surgical settings
• On-going participation in respiratory on-call duties.
• Experience working as part of MDT
• Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of band 6 staff, band 5 staff, assistants and students
• NHS experience as band 6 and above

Desirable

• Co-ordination of in-service training and development of teaching programmes
• Involvement and experience in audit and service development
• Demonstration of experiences as a team leader

Management

Essential

• Evidence of management and/or supervision of staff

Desirable

• Management/leadership course

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, it would be advantageous if you have previous cleaning experience and are able to work with limited supervision.

To be successful, you would need to be able to demonstrate that you;

Are able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.

• Are polite, reliable and responsible
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies
• Be prepared to undertake training and development

For a full job description and person specification, please view the attachments included with this advertisement.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to understand and follow written/verbal instructions and procedures.

Desirable

• Awareness of risk assessment
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Awareness of Infection Prevention and Control

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working without supervision

Desirable

• Previous work experience as a domestic cleaner.

Personal Attribues

Essential

• Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues
• Punctual
• Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
• Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
• Display enthusiasm for high standards of customer care
• Reliable and conscientious approach

Desirable

• Willingness to travel between sites across the Trust footprint (including having access to a vehicle with appropriate level of insurance)
• Ability to extend hours to cover if necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Ripley Ambulance Station

Ivy Grove

Ripley

DE5 3HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Safely carry out driving duties on behalf of the Trust, primarily transporting vehicles within Trust boundaries, with occasional travel beyond as required.
• Collect and deliver parts, tools, medical equipment, and other essential items to support daily service operations.
• Ensure all duties are performed in line with the Trusts values and standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles used in the role, where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to operational needs, including variations in duties, base location, and working hours.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the role and attend any required medical assessments to ensure fitness for duty.
• Stay informed about current developments and best practices within the Trust and the wider healthcare sector.
• Take responsibility for personal development and maintaining professional competence.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested to support the service.
• Commit to continuous professional development and actively manage your own learning and growth

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• C1 Driving licence

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Sherwood Park

Willow Drive

Annesley

NG150DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, it would be advantageous if you have previous cleaning experience and are able to work with limited supervision.

To be successful, you would need to be able to demonstrate that you;

Are able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.

• Are polite, reliable and responsible
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies
• Be prepared to undertake training and development

For a full job description and person specification, please view the attachments included with this advertisement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work experience as a domestic cleaner

Desirable

• Experience of working without supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to follow written/verbal instructions and procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good attendance record over previous 12 months
• Physically fit and able
• Smart and clean appearance
• Reliable and conscientious approach
• Punctual
• Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
• Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
• Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Worksop Ambulance Station

Gateford Road

Worksop

S81 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate
• Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department
• Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required
• Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Person Specification

application form

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of SOR
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
• Well motivated

Desirable

• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer 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.

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Moorfields Eye Hospital is one of the world's leading providers of eye health services and a centre of excellence for ophthalmic care, research and education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us. Over the coming years, we will deliver major improvements to the way patients access our services, including the implementation of a new Electronic Patient Record system and our move to a new integrated centre for advancing eye health. These developments will transform how we deliver care and create opportunities for innovation, collaboration and service improvement across the organisation.

You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while embracing positive change.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and senior operational management experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development within healthcare management or service leadership.

Desirable

• Postgraduate management qualification, NHS management training scheme or equivalent leadership development.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial operational management experience in the NHS or similarly complex environment.
• Experience of managing services against NHS access, waiting list, RTT, booking or patient administration performance standards.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of NHS and healthcare policy, including current operational pressures and relevant access standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of NHS access targets, RTT requirements, data quality and patient administration requirements.

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

City Road

London

EC1V2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will manage a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects across the Trust estate and wider Frimley Health Integrated Care System (ICS).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading feasibility studies and design development, including the preparation of whole-scheme budget estimates.
• Developing project briefs with end users and ensuring requirements are clearly defined, agreed and approved.
• Coordinating detailed design information with internal and external design teams.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion, both on and off site.
• Monitoring project budgets, programmes and financial risks, taking early action where required.
• Providing professional and technical advice on capital projects and estate development.
• Identifying appropriate procurement routes in line with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Preparing technical specifications and tender documentation for smaller capital schemes and managing the associated tender processes.
• Managing external consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Building effective relationships with clinical, operational and Estates and Facilities colleagues to ensure project requirements are understood and delivered.
• Providing clear and timely progress updates and formal project reports, including fortnightly reporting where required.
• Maintaining accurate electronic project records, CAD information and technical documentation.
• Ensuring accurate as-built and as-installed drawings are obtained and maintained for completed projects.
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, Trust policies, procedures, contractual requirements and governance arrangements.
• Supporting the Associate Director of Hard FM with delivery of the capital programme and contributing to the strategic development of the Trust estate.
• Working flexibly across the Frimley Health ICS patch as required.

You will be responsible for ensuring that construction and project activities within your areas of responsibility are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, Trust policies and procedures.

This will include ensuring appropriate health and safety information, guidance and training is provided to staff, contractors and other site users, while taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work.

We are seeking a solutions-focused and professionally experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate substantial experience of delivering complex capital schemes.

You will have excellent project management and communication skills, with the confidence to:

• Manage budgets and identify financial risks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver projects to agreed timescales.
• Resolve challenges proactively and maintain momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively while taking ownership of your projects and their outcomes.

A 'can-do' attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage projects from concept through to completion are essential.

You will be expected to support the Trust's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with information governance, Freedom of Information and other relevant Trust policies and procedures.

You may also be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the post.

For further information regarding the detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the attached documents.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering or Qualification in a design construction related discipline
• Qualification in a design construction related discipline

Desirable

• Corporate Membership of a construction related institute or body (e.g. RIBA, RICS, CIOB)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent project management skills
• Able to simultaneously manage a range of complex tasks and prioritise workload
• Strong negotiating skills
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management
• Able to deal effectively with other professional staff
• Able to write clear and concise reports
• IT Literate
• Good communicator
• Motivated Team player
• Team player
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to problem solve and innovate
• Self starter
• Proactive and systematic approach to work
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Google Sketch Up
• Familiarity with NHS procedures, guides and documentation

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing complex capital schemes
• Experience of writing specifications and tender documentation

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or other healthcare environment
• Experience of public sector requirements
• Experience of working with the ProCure 21+/22 processes
• Line management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Current (or pending) NMC Registration

Desirable

• Trained in the administration of chemotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Competent in basic life support and IV administration
• Acute Medical Nursing Environment
• Teaching and supervising of junior staff

Desirable

• Experienced in working in Haematology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader

Special Requirement

Essential

• To work in other areas of the department when required
• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Desirable

• Trained on EPIC

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role requires an individual with experience of providing service to customers. An aptitude for problem solving, great attention to detail and a considered approach is also needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential.

You will be confident working with all staff across in a wide range of professional groups and demonstrate effective time management and interpersonal skills.

Ability to respond quickly to changing plans and be proactive is also important.

Excellent IT skills are required for this role, particularly Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products. Experience of the Allocate Optima systems and ESR is advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided to the right candidate who can demonstrate aptitude.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training and Professional Development

Essential

• Good standard of education including GCSE level or equivalent in Math's and English Language.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake development and training on the job.

Desirable

• IT qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of providing a service to customers using a variety of media.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrable intermediate level knowledge in Excel.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of computerised information systems.

Desirable

• System administration experience.
• Knowledge of the E-Rostering system.
• Previous NHS experience.
• IT systems helpdesk experience.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma level or equivalent qualification / experience / knowledge
• NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service / Management of Administration or equivalent knowledge base

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in customer service and administration duties
• Experience in the use of IT / computer skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS and / or dealing with customers /range of different people

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of outpatient and waiting list targets, systems and procedures
• Understanding of budgets

Desirable

• Experience of workforce processes including recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary procedures and managing attendance
• Experience of working with patient tracking lists

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - Poole/Canford House

Longfleet Road, Poole

Dorset

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a clinical psychology service to the specified Team/Service

To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities

Undertake R & D and clinical audit

Clinically supervise Assistant Psychologists, other professionals and trainee Clinical Psychologists

Please see attached Job Description for more details, or contact Becky Davies (Clinical Service Manager) on 0117 340 6800 to discuss further.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Maintenance of appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification of delivering evidence based therapies to young people and families in CAMHS
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to contribute to team meetings and processes.

Desirable

• Experience of providing specialist assessments/interventions eg Autism assessments (ADOS), Eating Disorders or specialist CBT

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work autonomously, and organise and prioritise workload
• .Experience of assessing and managing young people who are suicidal and young people who present a risk to self and others

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical supervision/consultation - junior colleagues or other 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.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

East and Central Bristol CAMHS

43 Ducie Road

Bristol

BS5 0AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification. (RNMH & RNLD) or a student nurse nearing qualification
• On-going registration with the NMC
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health

Experience

Essential

• Post Graduate experience or be a student nurse nearing qualification
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Social Worker
• Degree level qualification and or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of social care issues and how this relates to care delivery.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of interventions, legal frameworks and assessment methods which are relevant to learning
• Working knowledge of current legislation and national initiatives

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, colleagues and other stakeholders both verbally and written
• The ability to absorb, interpret and manipulate new information quickly.
• The ability to work with a wide range of staff groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Key result areas (main duties/responsibilities)

Cleaning Duties

1. Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.

2. Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.

3. Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.

4. Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.

5. High dusting.

6. Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.

7. Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.

8. Cleaning wall tiles.

9. Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks etc.

10. Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.

11. Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient.

Ad Hoc Duties

12. Order and maintain cleaning supplies to required stock level.

13. Report defaults, breakages, pests etc to relevant person.

14. To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management.

15. To open and secure buildings following procedures where required.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Working Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Cleaning experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartington Unit

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure implementation of evidence-based practice and national critical care standards

• Lead the translation of current evidence, national guidelines, and best practice recommendations into clinical care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with national critical care standards, professional frameworks, and local policies.
• Promote the use of research findings and quality improvement methodologies to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitor adherence to clinical protocols and ensure care is delivered consistently across the service.
• Champion innovation and encourage staff participation in evidence-based practice initiatives.

Lead management of complex and deteriorating patients

• Support clinical teams in the assessment, management, and escalation of critically ill patients with complex needs.
• Ensure timely intervention and effective multidisciplinary collaboration during clinical emergencies.
• Provide expert clinical input for patients requiring advanced organ support and specialist interventions.
• Facilitate decision-making regarding patient admission, transfer, escalation, and end-of-life care.
• Support staff in managing ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with critical care delivery.

Promote patient safety initiatives and learning from incidents

• Lead the development and implementation of patient safety strategies within the unit.
• Foster a culture of openness and learning where incidents, near misses, and concerns are reported and addressed effectively.
• Analyse patient safety data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure dissemination of lessons learned from incidents and implementation of preventive actions.
• Support the development of human factors awareness and safety-focused behaviours amongst staff.

Lead mortality reviews, quality improvement programmes, and implementation of recommendations

• Coordinate and contribute to mortality reviews and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Lead quality improvement projects designed to enhance patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
• Analyse clinical outcomes and benchmark performance against national standards.
• Develop and implement action plans arising from audits, reviews, and quality assessments.
• Monitor progress against improvement objectives and report outcomes to senior management and governance groups.

Maintain oversight of patient flow, capacity management and escalation processes

• Ensure effective management of critical care capacity and patient throughput.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer decisions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor bed occupancy, staffing levels, and patient acuity to ensure safe service delivery.
• Escalate capacity pressures and operational risks appropriately through Trust escalation processes.
• Work closely with site management teams to optimise patient flow across the organisation.

Operational Management

Lead the day-to-day operational management of the Critical Care Unit

• Provide overall operational leadership for the unit ensuring safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate workforce, equipment, and clinical resources to meet service demands.
• Ensure operational objectives and performance targets are achieved.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Support service resilience through effective contingency and business continuity planning.

Full JD attached to vacancy.

This is an outline job description designed to give an overview of the responsibilities of the post. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to respond to change and organisational need. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the Trust as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
• Completion of 60 credit critical care course
• Completion of Step 1, 2 and 3 critical care competencies
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completion of Step 4 critical care competency
• Leadership and mentorship courses

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation/teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients
• Recent post registration experience within a similar clinical setting
• Experience within critical care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience working in acute ward setting
• Experience of supervising others

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare and co-ordinate meeting agendas, papers, rooms, and facilities for project or programme meetings, workshops, engagement meetings or other sessions. This will include virtual as well as face to face meetings;

Attend project or programme meetings and accurately capture minutes and/or actions where required. The post holder will be expected to keep action trackers updated which may involve following up with colleagues internally;

To support the QI programme by arranging the training sessions, maintaining the database and coordination;

Work collaboratively with Executive Assistants, senior leaders and improvement leads to coordinate, schedule and support the delivery of the Trust's Morning Improvement Huddles, including identifying speakers, managing forward plans and ensuring appropriate leadership representation and content for each session;

Support the meeting holder by assisting with meeting facilitation for the participation of the attending group members;

To create and maintain project documentation for a number of projects including project plans, GANTT charts, risk registers and action trackers;

Work with members of the team and key stakeholders to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/ delivery of targets and contribute to the implementation solutions;

Support Transformation and Improvement Managers, Leads and Officers with updating the Trust risk registers and raising any concerns with risk management;

Assist Transformation and Improvement Managers, Leads, and Officers with financial management by updating financial trackers;

Produce/draft other documents as required, including reports, narratives, template documents, spreadsheets and presentations using MS Office, ensuring work is of a high quality;

Collect, collate, analyse and evaluate data and information relating to projects and/or programmes. The post holder is expected to present such information in a clear and understandable way;

Escalate issues or barriers to project delivery to Transformation and Improvement Managers, Leads and Officers with resolutions where required;

Liaise between the Transformation and Improvement Managers, Leads and Officers with the Trust Communications Team when necessary. For example, communicating major disruptions or system changes;

Assist system administrators with the access requests and training of users.

Undertake and maintain Loggist training and competency to support the Trust's Major Incident and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) arrangements, acting as a Loggist during incidents, exercises and business continuity events as required.

Providing day to day administrative support to Transformation OD and Improvement Leadership team including coordinating diary management, ESR tasks and support in recruitment activity for the team.

Managing the teams stationary budget and ordering stationary items for the team when required;

Supporting the Compliance Officer by providing strong governance processes through maintaining electronic project files and storing associated project documents within these;

Monitor and maintain a generic inbox, sorting and prioritising e-mails and escalating urgent requests as necessary; answer telephone calls, take messages and pass on information accurately to the relevant departments/person, acting as a point of contact for the team. The post holder will use initiative when handling these calls;

Support the team in capturing lessons learnt;

Assist with collation of internal, regional or national returns or data submissions where required, this may involve the co-ordination of returns internally:

Communicate and provide information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (which include clinical colleagues, commissioners, other NHS trusts and healthcare providers).

Act as the point of contact with the Trust Communications Team; ensuring the Team intranet page is updated, circulation of project newsletters and project communication plans.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience providing administrative (or other) support within a Programme Management Office or similar team
• Experience of organising and supporting meetings; minute taking and scheduling
• Proficient in the use of electronic file management (within Teams)

Desirable

• Experience of completing and understanding project management documents such as GANTT charts
• Experience of working within a project team

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English Language and Maths, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience
• Understanding and experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of QI project management principles and methodology or willingness to train in this

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good time management skills; well-organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Excellent verbal & written communication to construct and deliver clear messages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Play Team cover 7 days a week, maintain play areas and provide activities and resources that are developmental and age appropriate.

Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB
• NVQ Level three childcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children/young people

Desirable

• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of working as a team member.
• Experience of working within a hospital setting
• Experience of working with Adolescents and Young people

Key Skills

Essential

• Enthusiastic, Child-friendly
• Reliable and Trustworthy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke park rd

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Play Team cover 7 days a week, maintain play areas and provide activities and resources that are developmental and age appropriate.

Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB
• NVQ Level three childcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children/young people

Desirable

• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of working as a team member.
• Experience of working within a hospital setting
• Experience of working with Adolescents and Young people

Key Skills

Essential

• Enthusiastic, Child-friendly
• Reliable and Trustworthy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The principle purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holders specialist field of practice

This will be achieved in this post through undertaking the following areas of responsibility:

1. To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service in specialist field of practice, across Community Eating Disorder Services (CEDS), as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services across DPT

2. Providing clinical leadership and supervision for less experienced staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the CEDS psychological therapy team.

3. To provide specialist psychological interventions to clients with eating disorders and their families/carers

4. Carrying a specialist caseload of clients, and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.

5. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within professional and Trust guidelines as lead specialist.

6. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.

7. Observe, and abide by all relevant Professional Codes of Conduct and Practice including the British Psychological Society. The post holder will be fully registered with the Health Professions Council as a condition of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Clients, family and carers: To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner with clients who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotionally disturbed.
• Multidisciplinary team colleagues: To work closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary teams on a day to day basis.
• Health & social care staff: To communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff in hospital and in community settings in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under the services care. To provide support & guidance in the application of psychological principles and techniques, and to foster reflective practice.
• Senior managers & professional staff: To maintain and build good working relationships with senior professional staff and managers across the Trust, to foster a positive approach to the Integrated mental health and wellbeing service and to enable effective negotiation.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• To provide specialist psychological expertise and advice.
• To provide specialist therapies, developing psychological formulations and assessments of clients, formulating plans for their psychological treatment and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To support the Professional Head, Operational Manager, Practice and Strategic Development Leads and Professional Leads by undertaking service development and redesign projects and coordinating the resulting work within the team.
• To provide complex assessment of specialist conditions.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• The psychology service: To plan and organise own work within the service setting and to contribute to the development and improvement of the provision of psychological services within the Eating Disorder pathway, to best meet the organisations strategy and priorities.
• The multidisciplinary service: To provide psychology/therapy supervision to the multi-professional planning and development of Adult Eating Disorder Services

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• Assessment & Intervention: To provide expert psychological therapies, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of clients, formulating plans for their psychological treatment and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, and to demonstrate awareness of diversity issues. To provide and facilitate regular expert support groups for families and carers.
• Consultation & guidance: To provide advice, guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of patient care to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters and families.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

• The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines.
• Policy & service: To implement policies and procedures for the provision of psychology and therapy services within own service and other services within the Trust.
• R & D: To support the R&D activities of the psychology and psychological therapy service.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• To be responsible for the safe keeping of equipment under own use.

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

• Leadership & supervision: To lead and professionally supervise less experienced psychology/therapy staff, trainees and volunteers.
• To provide placement responsibilities for trainee staff.
• To contribute to the provision of therapy supervision for non-psychology/therapy staff within eating disorder pathway
• To support placements for trainee staff in line with professional guidelines

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• To maintain accurate records, compliant with Trust Practice Standards.
• To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.

Responsibility for Research and Development

• To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in psychological therapy
• To conduct project work including specific areas of audit, research or service evaluation.
• As a clinician to be responsible for collecting clinical practice and outcome data that contributes to building practice based evidence and service evaluation. To participate in service audits and relevant research projects.

Freedom to Act

• The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines.
• To work autonomously within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance and psychological practice within the locality/speciality. Interpretation of professional and Trust guidelines, and implementing policies in conjunction with peers, Head of Profession, Operational Manager, and Professional Leads.
• To provide expert and specialist clinical psychology/systemic therapy expertise and advice, guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of patient care to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters and families.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To ensure all clinical care and treatment provided by psychologists/psychotherapists/therapists is carried out under appropriate supervision and leadership.
• To ensure that all relevant staff groups continuously update the skills and techniques relevant to their clinical work.

Review of this Job Description

• This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.

Person Specification

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities, resilience, and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainly.
• Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Analytic and judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with Doctoral level qualification registered with HCPC
• OR
• Psychological Therapist (masters level or above) or equivalent recognised by the appropriate clinical body e.g. BABCP, UKCP

Desirable

• Further training in related area
• Further training in at least one other psychological therapy.
• Successful completion of a post-graduate supervision training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health problems
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology/psychotherapy/therapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts. Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Eating Disorders in either Community or in-patient services.
• Experience of service development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology and psychotherapy/other therapy is commonly applied.
• Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical Psychology/Psychotherapy
• Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of Psychological Therapy interventions with Eating Disorders

Other

Essential

• Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
• Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Proven organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.

Desirable

• Project management skills/experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Duties

The Social Prescribing Link Worker will:

• Take referrals from within TLCP Practice/PCN. These could come from a number of sources such as GPs, nurses, pharmacists, INT, Care Navigators, and care coordinators.
• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes;
• Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them;
• Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities, and the wider determinants of health;
• Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services; including capturing the physical and mental vitals.
• Evaluate the individual impact of a persons wellness progress.
• Manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload.
• Where required and as appropriate, refer people back to other health professionals within the network eg when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
• Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. They will ensure those organisations and groups are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
• Work together with all local partners and members of the PCN MDT to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
• Have a role in educating non-clinical and clinical staff within the organisation what other services and support are available within the community and how and when patients can access them. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.

Other Duties:

• Work within the policies of the scheme and Practices.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures. Participate in data-led evaluation of the service.
• Promote client involvement in the management of the service.
• Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required. Take an active role in reflecting, reviewing and developing professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
• Attend site MDTs to embed relationships and promote social prescribing across the PCN.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients and use appropriate judgement to ascertain the number and length of sessions required, whilst being mindful of service capacity.
• Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post and within the post holders clinical competence.
• Proactively develop strong links with local agencies and seek regular feedback about referral quality, as well as the impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Is enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)
• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
• Knowledge of, and ability to work to, policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety
• Have awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when the persons needs are beyond the scope of the role for example, when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to provide a culturally sensitive service, by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential and providing motivational coaching to support behaviour change, adapting to individual levels of activation and health literacy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders, adapting communication styles accordingly; possesses a high level of written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups). Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies and find creative solutions to community issues, with demonstrable experience of partnership working and of building and maintaining effective relationships across a variety of organisations and colleagues
• Can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work well under pressure

Other

Essential

• Meets DBS enhanced reference standards and criminal record checks
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Access to transport and ability to travel across the locality regularly, including to visit people in their own homes and support people to attend activities as appropriate.

Desirable

• Driving License

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach. Utilises the evidence base for social prescribing interventions and activities.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of community development approaches including asset-based community development and community resilience
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets
• Understanding of the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to contribute to supporting their development
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Confidently approaches difficult conversations

Desirable

• Local knowledge of VCSE and community services
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and MDT working

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

The Lewisham Care Partnership

Address

56-60 Loampit Vale

Lewisham

London

SE13 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a key member of the Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU) multidisciplinary team (MDT), caring for children and teenagers (0-19 years) with cancer and their families. As a registered and accountable nurse, to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others. You will be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN (child) / RSCN /RGN with paediatric oncology experience/experience in a paediatric SACT setting
• Post registration education relevant to post. First level degree or working towards one.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification
• Post registration oncology qualification or willing to undertake
• Administration of SACT course or to undertake and complete in the first 6 months of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and experience of caring for children and teenagers with cancer and their families.
• Significant post registration experience at a senior nurse level or equivalent
• Can demonstrate up to date clinical credibility and competence
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Knowledge of the National Paediatric Oncology Service Specifications
• Experience in identifying need for and carrying out audits

Desirable

• Mentorship experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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