Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Service user contact referred to in this Job description will only apply when working within a clinical area.

The post-holder will:

Under the supervision/direction of the Line Manager/Administrative Supervisor, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as and when necessary, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Secretarial/administrative service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.

Provide services within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required sphere of competences for the role at all times.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of the service to enable the post holder to contribute and inform decision making within the service.

May work within clinical environments where conflict resolution may be required.

Act as principal point of contact for users of the service eg, individuals from within/outside the Trust, service users and members of the public etc.

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Develop and maintain good working relationships by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating effectively and informatively.

Work with sensitivity and have a good understanding of the service provision and issues experienced by its users.

Prioritise own tasks, exercising a degree of independence, initiative and judgement. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems within own skill set. Refer and seek guidance on issues outside of postholders level of competency or authority to the Line Manager.

Work within well-established departmental/Trust policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established service delivery plans at all times.

Use effective verbal/written communication at all times, incorporating tact, empathy, consideration, courtesy and confidentiality. Adapt style of communication to respond to others user communication difficulties.

Ensure the service experienced is positive and service user confidentiality is maintained at all times. Treat users of the service, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
• Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages
• In, decision-making and prioritisation
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Customer care skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Diversity/Cultural understanding
• Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations
• Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
• Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
• Demonstrates Trust Values
• Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction

Desirable

• Knowledge of information governance
• Problem solving skills

Experience

Essential

• Recent Secretarial/administrative experience
• Copy /audio typing if applicable to role
• Note/minute taking
• In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings
• In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc
• In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision
• In working in a busy environment with competing demands
• Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality
• In using a degree of initiative
• in organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• In working in a caring environment
• In dealing with the public
• Of NHS software programme
• Leadership skills
• Customer Care skills
• Excellent IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be appropriate to the role::
• NVQ level 3 or RSA III or OCR III (or equivalent level of qualification in related subject eg business admin, typing/word processing, customer services)
• Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further study/development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
• Responsive attitude and approach
• Dress appropriately for the environment
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role

Physical Attributes

Essential

• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)

Training

Essential

• Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area
• Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain 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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please consider applying if you are eager to be part of an inspiring team and that you are both passionate and dynamic.

For further information please see attached job description and person specification before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training.

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification i.e., Registered Nurse, Registered Social Worker, State Registered O/T or Psychologist.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses.
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of policy implementation and development
• Leadership/management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to implement quality improvement programmes.
• Experience of leading change in a clinical environment.
• Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development

Desirable

• A breadth of practice including specialising in the field where the post is held
• Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
• Ability to lead/motivate staff to embrace change

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally
• Be able to demonstrate leadership/management skills at an advanced/expert 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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Miranda House

Gladstone Street

Hull

HU3 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• 1st level Degree relevant to clinical speciality
• Portfolio to show evidence and experience in Long Term Neurological Conditions
• Demonstrable experience within a minimum of one specialty area, Parkinson's, epilepsy, MS or MND
• Willingness and ability to work towards masters level qualification and None medical prescribing
• Successful completion of Neuroscience Module

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in leadership and / or management
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant and demonstrable advanced clinical experience within Neurology
• Ability to demonstrate experience in leading and developing patient pathways
• Evidence line management experience of ward/ specialist nursing teams.
• Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
• Experience in clinical audit / benchmarking
• Evidence of Independent clinical decision making
• Demonstrates specialist expertise in relation to long term neurological conditions underpinned by theory in a minimum of 1 specialist area.
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators relevant to specialty
• Ability to deliver educational programs relevant to specialty incorporating a varied audience
• Ability to write reports demonstrating alignment of the relevant service to the trust strategic objectives.
• Ability to initiate, undertake and participate in audit and research relevant to service needs.

Desirable

• Evidence of proactive involvement in the development of nurses and nursing practice
• Evidence of demonstrating advancements in relevant clinical via presentations at conferences.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Extensive skills in history taking and clinical examination
• Ability to collaborate and work with other clinicians.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership 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

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

the walton centre nhs trust

Longmoor lane

liverpool

L97LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide direct access to patients seeking health care management and advice.
• Assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with minor injuries and assess and direct illnesses as an autonomous practitioner.
• Promote and use evidence-based practice to provide clinically effective care.
• Be aware of other resources outside the service that may be used to supplement this information.
• Have a high standard of computer skills to enable correct data management
• Provide health promotion advice on an individual basis and encourage patient selfmanagement of health and well-being.
• Supply and administer medications that are approved under Patient Group Direction (PGD).
• Conduct remote clinical assessments using video, telephone, and digital triage systems

Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification attached in the advert for all roles and responsibilities.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner experience
• Worked within the NHS
• Clinical Leadership as a ENP

Desirable

• Has worked Virtually/shows differing triage approaches
• Worked within a community setting
• Understanding Quality Improvement work

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Abel Smith House

Gunnels Wood Road

Stevenage

SG1 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all its staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Business/Administration or equivalent knowledge and experience
• IT Literate including Experience of using Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Motivated to extend knowledge and improve service delivery
• Experience and ability to deal with non-routine activities appropriately and safely
• Problem solving
• Health, safety and risk aware

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in the NHS
• Experience of using SystmOne Electronic Patient Records

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Arranging and preparing meetings and relevant materials
• Organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience in customer focused environment
• Experience of formal minute taking, formatting and distributing

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Welwyn & Hatfield QVM Hospital

School Lane

Welwyn

AL6 9PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse and current professional registration with the NMC or registered allied health professional.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Level 2 or equivalent
• Risk Assessment and Management Training
• Suicide Prevention Training
• Supervision Training

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Professional experience of working in mental health
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care
• Experience of assessing and managing risk

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community.
• Previous experience within an assessment / liaison workplace.
• Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
• Experience of working at a Band 6 level.
• Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• An understanding of current mental health issues
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Excellent report-writing skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Understanding of the CPA process
• Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
• Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
• Experience of Safeguarding

Desirable

• Skills in CBT.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Happy to talk flexible working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Personal Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 4 or above (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualification
• Numeracy and literacy to a good standard
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service Skills

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous customer service experience, including speaking on the phone or face to face
• Experience of using computers, particularly Microsoft Office and web-based learning
• Experience of general office duties

Desirable

• Previous Pharmacy Experience
• Previous experience with CMM or equivalent computer system
• Previous knowledge of stock control

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good Communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time efficiently
• Has good attention to detail and is accurate
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Ability to concentrate in a busy environment

Desirable

• Understanding stock control and stock rotation

Other Specific Requirments

Essential

• Good health, walking, pushing trolleys, lifting heavy items
• Responsible and puntual
• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota system
• Late working as part of a rota
• Ability to work on both Hospital sites (RHCH & BNHH)

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG249NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Paediatric Asthma Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide expert, evidencebased care to children and young people with asthma, undertaking holistic assessments, managing a specialist caseload, and running nurseled clinics across acute, community, and primary care settings.

The role involves developing personalised asthma management plans, supporting selfmanagement education, and ensuring safe prescribing and medication management.

The post holder will work collaboratively with families, GPs, schools, and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, address safeguarding concerns, and promote consistent best practice. They will contribute to service development through quality improvement, audit, data analysis, and implementation of national and local guidelines.

In addition, the role includes supporting colleagues through teaching, supervision, and leadership, while maintaining personal professional development and clinical competence. Effective, inclusive communication and accurate documentation are essential, alongside active participation in ICS network meetings, Trust initiatives, and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance asthma outcomes across the region.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse active on NMC register
• Student assessor or mentorship qualification
• Relevant BSc degree in nursing
• Professional development within paediatric Asthma
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• Significant post registration experience working with children who have respiratory illnesses, allergies or asthma
• Sound knowledge of specialist paediatric asthma care, including pathophysiology, management protocols, and evidence-based practice
• Understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding
• Ability to deliver asthma education and self-management support to children, young people, and families
• NHS England Tier 3 - Asthma in Children and Young People
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and lead clinical workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Awareness of current NHS issues & appreciation of the issues surrounding governance & quality initiatives.
• Knowledge of NHS governance, quality initiatives, and ICS frameworks

Desirable

• Foundations of Managing Asthma - Level 5 Diploma
• MSc in Advanced Practice or Respiratory Nursing
• Experience working in the community setting including schools, early years settings and patients homes
• Experience managing a specialist caseload, including complex, high-risk, or severe asthma
• Experience or willingness to participate in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Relevant post-registration accredited clinical course in advanced assessment
• Leadership or management qualification
• Ability to lead clinical workload and change initiatives, both personally and as a facilitator
• Experience or willingness to participate in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience working with children who have respiratory illnesses, allergies or asthma
• Excellent relevant Paediatric clinical skills including assessment of lung function (PEFR, Spirometry, FeNO), inhaler technique, asthma plans
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Experience of teaching, training, mentoring, and precepting colleagues

Desirable

• Experience working in the community setting including schools, early years settings and patients homes
• Experience of handling clinical incidents, complaints, and safeguarding issues
• Experience managing a specialist caseload, including complex, high-risk, or severe asthma
• Experience in quality improvement or service development projects

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

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

West Middlesex 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

Deployment of Temporary Staff

To ensure availability on the bank staff management system is accurate at all times.

To advertise shifts and identify appropriate workers to fill the shifts, making use of a variety of methods of communication (i.e. telephone, email, SMS, LOOP, etc).

To deploy temporary staff through the bank staff management system into available shifts in accordance with their deployment permissions, ensuring that policies regarding working hours are adhered to.

To ensure line managers are regularly informed about the fulfilment of temporary staffing requirements in line with procedures.

To raise issues regarding the fulfilment of shifts to senior team members as required.

To ensure all requests for shifts have been processed through the correct authorisation procedures.

In the absence of the Temporary Staffing Coordinators, liaise with external agencies to fill available shifts when these cannot be filled by bank workers.

To support the administration and payment of agency workers, including coding and validating invoices as required.

To ensure the receipt of all compliance checklists and associated information in relation to agency workers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Certificate in HR Practice (CHRP / CPP) or equivalent level of experience

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of records management, information governance and data protection
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a temporary staffing function
• Experience of using Allocate HealthRoster/BankStaff
• Experience of using the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system
• Knowledge of NHS terminology / procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Priestly Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job contact:

Name: Mary-Claude Perrin

Position: Lead Nurse for Research

Email: [email protected]

Why you should join our Team

We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for clinical research to join our dynamic Research Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a team at the forefront of delivering impactful research projects that directly benefit patients. The Reproductive and Childbirth Research Team is recognised for developing a diverse and high quality portfolio across subspecialties, and for selecting research studies that make a meaningful difference to the Leeds population.

In this role, you will: - Delivery of complex clinical trials exploring new clinical pathways and treatments, including large recruiting trials (Starship, Generations, BabiLeeds) and intense commercial trials

-Ensure that clinical governance standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements are consistently upheld.

- Take responsibility for managing a team of registered and unregistered staff, providing leadership, support, and oversight.

- Be responsible of the finance and NIHR metrics of the portfolio Research and Innovation Department: Research is a core part of our mission at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

Over the next five years, we aim to be a national leader in clinical research delivery. We are committed to fostering a strong research culture among staff and strengthening our infrastructure to support research and innovation.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research delivery. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership and people management experience, together with a strong understanding of research governance, clinical governance, and portfolio performance management. They will have experience in management and be able to use performance metrics to support the effective delivery of a busy and diverse research portfolio. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills will be essential, alongside a commitment to developing staff and delivering high-quality research. The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holderwill provide acomprehensive administrativeservice to supportthe effective runningof the departmentand will actas a keypoint of contactfor staff, patientsand other serviceusers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as thefirst point ofcontact for generaldepartment queries fromstaff, patients andothers, responding appropriatelyor escalating querieswhere required.
• Assisting with telephoneenquiries, ensuring informationis recorded accuratelyand queries aredealt with ina professionaland timely manner.
• Organising and prioritisingown workload toensure tasks arecompleted within requiredtimescales.
• Maintaining, tracking andtransferring patient notesefficiently, resolvingroutine issues suchas locating notesand ensuring documentationis managed appropriately.
• Identifying whether documentsrequire retention byreferring to standardoperating procedures andprocesses, following retentionand access toinformation requirementsas applicable.
• Escalating issues whennecessary and seekingadvice where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate recordsand ensuring allpatient information ishandledconfidentially and securely.
• Supporting administrativeprocesses including correspondence, scanning, filing, documentmanagement and otherduties required tomaintain an effectiveservice.
• Working flexibly acrossthe department andproviding support duringperiods of absence.

The post holderwill be expectedto demonstrate aproactive approach, useinitiative and workeffectively as partof a teamwithin a busyclinical environment.

Recruitment process:Shortlisted candidateswill berequiredto attend anin-person interview. Online interviews arenot available forthis role.

As part of the assessment process, candidates will be required to complete a short written assessment to assess spelling, punctuation and grammar skills. This reflects the requirements of the role, including preparing correspondence, maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with telephone enquiries and communicating with a range of people (evidenced in application)
• At least one year's experience of working in a busy office environment (evidenced within the application)
• At least one year's experience of dealing with confidential information and maintaining confidentiality (Evidenced in application)
• At least one year's experience of maintaining accurate records and attention to detail (as evidenced in application)

Desirable

• Knowledge of using Careflow
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office packages to produce documents, spreadsheets and maintain records (evidenced within the application)

Qualifications

Essential

• English Language (GCSE) - at least Grade C or above OR Functional Skills level 2
• Maths (GCSE) - at least Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2

Desirable

• NVQ 2 Certificate in Business Administration

Grammar Test

Essential

• Grammar Test

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6XS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths, GCSE 9-1 or equivalent
• Car Driver/ ability to travel.

Desirable

• Power point skills

Knowledge

Essential

• IT Skills in Microsoft, word and excel

Desirable

• General Office duties

Experience

Essential

• Have knowledge of a range Secretarial Procedures
• Reception duties- answering the phone customer service skills

Desirable

• Previous experience working with the General Public

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Typing/IT skills (email, word processing & File Management) Knowledge of the Microsoft Packages
• Good communication skills
• Excellent telephony skills
• Flexibility to cope with changing needs of the job
• Eager to learn new 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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan House

Grange Road South

Hyde

SK14 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Management Accountant's core responsibilities include:

Business Planning & Forecasting: Assisting in the production of integrated financial and business plans. Contributing to annual budget setting and financial planning. Identifying cost pressures, service developments, and cost improvements. Maintaining financial ledger and budget system reconciliations.

Accounting and Financial Reporting: Producing monthly budget statements and reports. Providing information for internal and external purposes. Ensuring financial documentation is accurate and updated. Managing accruals, pre-payments & adjustments

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Business related Bachelor's Degree or AAT Level 4 Completed or CIMA Certificate level completed or ACCA - Minimum 6 Papers Completed or CIPFA Certificate in Management and Financial Accounting completed or qualified with experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in ERP System using the Finance Module - minimum of 2 years

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Microsoft 365 (Cloud Suite)

Skills

Essential

• Able to analyse and interpret complex financial and non-financial data, able to present this in a clear and intelligent way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate at all levels within and external to the organisation, and to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial 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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Priestly Road

Guildford

GU2 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Good general education , preferably Mathematics and English at GCSE level or functional skills will be offered
• Training to NVQ2 level, or equivalent, attained or will be provided

Experience

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in a Healthcare setting
• Recent experience of working in another public / customer service industry

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users , particularly by telephone
• Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas

Desirable

• Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems

Other Factors

Essential

• Able to meet the demands of a busy department
• Able to work as part of a large team
• Able to lift and move manual loads i.e. pharmacy boxes ; deliveries
• Reliable and dependable
• Trustworthy with a strong sense of responsibility
• Good timekeeper

Desirable

• Practical, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Experience or qualifications

Essential

• oEquivalent experience to GCSE level

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills
• oAble to work effectively in a busy office environment
• oOrganisational skills - ability to manage time well
• oSuccessful experience in customer relations role; face to face and telephone
• oAble to work flexibly and meet deadlines

Desirable

• oExperience of working in Healthcare setting
• oAbility to share knowledge and support training of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• oComputer literate

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS waiting lists and associated KPIs
• oAwareness of hospital environments
• oUnderstanding of medical/radiology terminology

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

International House

Ledson Road

Manchester

M23 9LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills
• oAble to work effectively in a busy office environment
• oOrganisational skills - ability to manage time well
• oSuccessful experience in customer relations role; face to face and telephone
• oAble to work flexibly and meet deadlines

Desirable

• oExperience of working in Healthcare setting
• oAbility to share knowledge and support training of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• oComputer literate

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS waiting lists and associated KPIs
• oAwareness of hospital environments
• oUnderstanding of medical/radiology terminology

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

International House

Ledson Road

Manchester

M23 9LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of National and local health policy relating to maternity and wider health economy
• NMC standards and requirements

Desirable

• Awareness of budgetary control

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at Band 6 in a Community Midwifery environment
• Evidence of good organisational and planning skills
• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development Implementation of audit / research Recommendations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience of change management
• Experience of line management
• Experience in benchmarking
• Implementation of audit / research Recommendations

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with complaints

Qualifications

Essential

• Teaching and mentorship qualification Educated to degree level
• R.M

Desirable

• AIMS

Management Style

Essential

• Team builder
• Encourages participation from all staff
• Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and deliver quality 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.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SMH Community

North Manchester

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration - (RN(Adult)/RN(Child)/RSCN/RM
• Specialist Qualification as a neonatal nurse
• Graduate
• Mentoring and assessing or teaching qualification
• Safeguarding Children
• Neonatal Life Support provider

Desirable

• Enhanced Practice course

Experience

Essential

• Extensive relevant experience
• Experience of managing and leading a team
• Evidence of practice development activity within the neonatal field
• Evidence of neonatal transport experience
• Evidence of personal/professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching or presenting
• Implementation/participation within audit/research

Knowledge

Essential

• Local and National issues affecting nursing and midwifery (i.e. Toolkit for high quality neonatal services, BAPM etc)
• NMC standards and requirements
• Awareness of budgetary control
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology
• Audit and research methodology

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newborn Services, SMH

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The successful candidate is expected to provide an efficient, effective and accurate administration to support the delivery of high standard and cost effective treatment for patients.

You will be responsible for making outpatient appointments, clinic preparation, updating patients medical records, dealing with patient enquiries, and supporting other healthcare professionals with a variety of administrative tasks Therefore, having excellent communication and organisational skills, being able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use own initiative and working towards deadlines are essential for this role

If you have the skills to take on this role, please apply. We want you on our team!

What you will bring to the role

Criteria:

Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

ECDL qualification or willingness to undertake such training

Knowledge of Computerised Office Systems

An Administrative qualification eg CLAIT, IBT (desirable)

Willingness to undertake further professional development and training

Experience in dealing with members of the public in an working environment

Previous NHS experience including Office Administration experience (desirable)

Experience of using administrative systems including data entry (desirable)

Operation of hospital out-patient receptions (desirable)

A good team player, with the ability to work in a diverse and demanding environment in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written that are clear and concise

Effective interpersonal skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Basic computer literacy and willingness to further undergo training

Ability to use the Trusts Patient Administration System (desirable)

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact:

Sophie McGovern

Patient Services Coordinator

[email protected]

Shortlisting Date: w/c 5th October

Interview Date: w/c 19th October

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree and/or equivalent level job-related experience in management
• Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE and/or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) practitioner
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Vast knowledge and experience of project/programme management including planning, risk management and benefits realisation.
• Demonstratable experience at a senior level in an NHS acute trust or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of managing large scale change projects and track record of successful engagement with a variety of stakeholders
• Success in achieving substantial organisational change and implementing highly complex projects
• Experience of collaborative/partnership working within and across organisations
• Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of option
• Financial awareness and business acumen
• Analysis and presentation of highly complex data

Desirable

• Experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience of partnership working across organisational boundaries
• Experience of developing complex business cases.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS and regional health care policy, performance and management systems, current issues, NHS values
• Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, on multiple and complex projects, including reporting and tracking of plans and actions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture
• Proven ability to deal with wide range of data and information and take appropriate decisions from it, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances
• A proven ability to come up with flexible and creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to motivate, challenge and engage individuals and teams
• Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development and management of teams to ensure success and use a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
• Political astuteness, understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level
• Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships and a proven ability to influence and change those groups
• Demonstrable highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on complex matters and in difficult situations.
• Able to write high-quality reports, present confidently and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders including Executive Directors, senior clinicians and independent contractors
• Holding to account others to ensure they deliver to their targets and dealing effectively with performance
• Being able to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations.
• A strong commitment to openness, honesty inclusiveness and high standards in leadership.
• Advanced IT Skills i.e. in Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Word.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road, Crumpsall

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate degree (or its equivalent if trained prior to 1996) in clinical psychology, accredited by BPS
• Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of complex and challenging behaviours and exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological treatment

Desirable

• Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in a setting relevant to the post
• Experience of representing psychology within MDT setting (clinical and organisational contexts)

Skills

Essential

• Skills in consultation to professional and non - professional 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Core CMHT.

Key Result Areas:

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to

people and carers.

• Supervision and support of other team members.
• Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional:

1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

1. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
2. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
3. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
4. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
5. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
6. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
7. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
9. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
10. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

Administrative:

1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Education:

1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

1. Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
2. Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
3. Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
4. Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

Personnel:

1. Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

1. Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
2. Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.
3. Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.
4. Attends team meetings.
5. Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

Trust Values:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promply;

In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills.
• Risk assessment and risk management.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Professional attitude.
• Leadership skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration.
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Experience of carer services/ issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Lundwood Health Centre

Littleworth Lane, Lundwood

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S71 5RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Effectively answer all types of emergency and non-emergency calls made to the 999 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) from both Health Care Professionals, external agencies and members of the public

- Ensure all calls are answered and responded to as laid out in the Trusts policies and procedures

- Be confident in utilising the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) to accurately enter patient information in an efficient way

- Ensure all details are inputted and passed to relevant personnel to ensure appropriate dispatch of resources

- Deal with complex, sensitive or contentious information regarding a patients condition.

- Communicate tactfully and empathetically with callers showing care when handling all calls

- Monitor patient incidents to ensure all information is gathered and the patients condition has not deteriorated

- Maintain effective control of the call to ensure efficient handling time to improve the response to the patient

- Remain calm and resilient in a pressurised environment

- Be able to modify and adapt communication styles taking into consideration the differing needs of the callers especially in complex situations

- Be able to effectively communicate and deal with highly emotional callers, including traumatic incidents such as death

- Confident to utilise negotiating skills when handling calls where the caller is abusive or uncooperative

- Cover a 24/7 rotating shift pattern

- Continually maintain standards and develop through annual education and personal development

In your personal statement, please highlight your motivation to apply for theposition as well asyour experience and skills that you would bring to the organisation.

You will be required to attend a assessment if your application is longlisted. If successful, you will be invited for an interview.

Please note you must hold:

• Relevant English & Maths Qualification

As apart of role requirements for the job you will need to provide evidence of a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C / 5 or above (including Maths and English, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent). You will need to evidence these qualifications at the conditional offer stage. Failure to provide this recruitment team could lead to your conditional offer being withdrawn.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C / 5 or above
• including Maths and English, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject
• or equivalent

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

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Barking Training Centre

Clinical Education and Standards

BARKING

Essex

IG11 8HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
• Attendance at relevant courses or relevant experience in relation to clinical audit

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• ECDL
• Attendance at leadership and management course or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Project management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical Quality/effectiveness/audit project management methods
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Systems which support delivery of evidence-based healthcare
• Clinical assurance and performance management systems
• Knowledge of healthcare performance and assurance

Desirable

• NHS Improvement
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• NHS performance management agenda
• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
• Health Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
• Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN)
• Patient Experience and Patient Safety

Skills

Essential

• Whilst working as part of a close team, use own initiative to plan, prioritise and manage own workload without day-to-day supervision
• Able to meet tight deadlines and cope with conflicting demands
• Good organisational skills
• Proven IT skills including Microsoft Word, use of spreadsheets and databases, PowerPoint, email and the Internet
• Numerate

Desirable

• Teaching/training skills
• Desktop publishing

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience in relation to performance and assurance
• Clinical Quality/effectiveness/audit project work experience
• Liaising with senior staff in a complex organisation
• Report writing

Desirable

• Planning and delivering training
• Presenting reports to a range of audiences
• Experience in a clinical setting
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Catherine's Hospital

Tickhill Road, BALBY

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard grades A-C in English and Maths or EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in: ? Business Admin ? Customer Service

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working in a busy office/ administrative environment.
• Experience of working with the public/ customer facing.

Desirable

• NHS/health related reception/administration experience.

Skills

Essential

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to deal with enquiries in a polite and non judgmental manner.
• Ability and commitment to work as a member of a busy multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own day to day tasks.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sexual Health Service

Lanceburn Health Centre

Churchill Way, Salford

M6 5QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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