Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oHPC Registration
• oWorking at Masters level as demonstrated by on-going CPD i.e. Masters level accreditation, lecturing on Masters level courses and research / publications
• oEvidence of post registration training in respiratory physiotherapy and management

Desirable

• oRecognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc Respiratory Physiology
• oMembership of a special interest group
• oMember of relevant appropriate multi professional interest group e.g. BTS
• oLeadership Training
• oPost-graduate management training

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum 4 years post registration experience
• oMinimum 2 years experience in specialist cardiorespiratory care including cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation
• oHigh level of experience of complex discharge planning
• oBroad knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients across a number of respiratory specialities including critical care settings, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• oHigh level of knowledge in the application of all respiratory modalities including invasive and non-invasive respiratory support
• oHigh level of knowledge of tracheostomy management including development of weaning strategies
• oPrevious experience of student supervision and clinical education
• oPrevious experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• oEvidence of continued professional development, reviewing current practise and research developments within cardiorespiratory, with application to clinical practise
• oUnderstanding of research methodology
• oDemonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy within the evolving health environment
• oClear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations
• oUnderstanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management

Desirable

• oPrevious experience as a Highly specialist physiotherapist (or equivalent ) in a teaching hospital environment
• oInvolved in developing research links with other academic institutions
• oInvolved in teaching to the multi-disciplinary team as well as evaluating and auditing

Skills

Essential

• oRemains Updated with professional practice and new research
• oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• oAble to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate
• oWillingness to lead staff training
• oAbility to work with multi-interdisciplinary team and set team goals
• oAwareness of skill mix and service needs
• oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
• oAbility to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
• oRemains updated on professional practice and new research
• oShow evidence of being self-motivated
• oAble to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• oAbility to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
• oResearch skills
• oAbility to lead and motivate others

Desirable

• oCompetent IT skills
• oPresentation skills
• oAbility to run courses - internal/external
• oCommittee membership e.g. Health & Safety

Knowledge

Essential

• oExperience in service development
• oSpecialist knowledge of the holistic treatment and management of heart failure
• oBroad knowledge and understanding of the impact and management frailty

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of the holistic treatment and management of acute heart failure

Other

Essential

• oPhysically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
• oAble to perform emergency duties
• oProfessional demeanour
• oAble to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours (between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday), unsociable hours (8pm to 8am Monday to Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 8am Monday). This may be via additional on-call hours, shift pattern or another system.

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George’s Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will work within the North Tyneside Talking Therapies Service providing high volume low intensity psychological interventions as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
• The post holder will provide a range of low intensity CBT based (cognitive behavioural therapy) self management interventions to support a caseload of clients who experience mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• The post holder will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions in line with the Talking Therapies manual and NICE guidelines to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients
• The post holder will be committed to continual professional development as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership practices within your role in order to support a collective leadership culture within the service and trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) demonstrates psychologically safe behaviours, and (c) contributes team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from Low Intensity PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate in mental health) or equivalent PWP apprenticeship qualification)
• Professional registration with BABCP/BPS - Post holder will be expected to complete this within 6 months of appointment.

Desirable

• IAPT Low Intensity Supervision Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in the local community
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
• Experience of delivering Low Intensity Interventions in an IAPT model.
• Experience of assessing patient's suitability for IAPT therapies.
• Experience of working in a service with agreed targets in place - demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Experience of peer supervising PWP's delivering Low Intensity Interventions
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Other requirements

Desirable

• It is desirable that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hadrian Health Centre

Elton Street East

Wallsend

NE28 8QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Holds or currently working towards Foundation degree in laboratory science, IBMS Certificate of Achievement part II, or non-IBMS accredited science-based degree or diploma which is not eligible for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a Microbiology diagnostic laboratory

Desirable

• Experience in a NHS laboratory
• Knowledge of Quality control procedures

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Competent in using complex analysers

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife

Desirable

• MSc in relevant subject (evidence of working towards i.e. already on pathway)
• Post-graduate management/leadership qualification and / or equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive experience
• NIPE/NALS

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience - including working at Band 6 and above
• Experience of leading shifts/core/teams

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

QH Labour Ward

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Professional registration and a post registration qualification(s) in area of practice or relevant speciality at level 7 (DFSRH, LoC SDI, LoC IUT and STIF Advanced)
• MSc in advanced clinical practice (or equivalent)
• Independent prescribing
• Recognised teaching qualification (SSSA, FRT and RCT)

Desirable

• MSc or MA in related speciality (in addition to MSc in Advanced Clinical practice)
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant experience in Integrated Sexual Health
• Experience of advanced clinical assessment and independent decision making
• Experience of clinical leadership and mentoring others
• Experience of audit and service development

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing others
• Research experience and publication

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision making skills in clinical practice
• In depth knowledge of area of practice and demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication and teaching/assessing skills
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC adult registered nurse
• Knowledge of the particular issues that characterise the provision of health services to vulnerable groups and homeless persons

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Service development and quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience managing complex caseloads of a team
• Experience working in the homelessness sector
• Experience of line management and leadership of teams and services

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of complex discharge procedures and flow
• Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems and physical health

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oProven ability to develop effective working relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams and staff at all levels across networks
• oAbility to work autonomously and independently
• oCommitted to personal and professional development.
• oAbility to respond to change
• oEvidence of ability to work on own initiative.
• oConfident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations

Communication

Essential

• oAbility to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base
• oGood organisational skills and abilities
• oStrong political awareness, and evidence of working well within highly sensitive environments

Personal and People Development

Essential

• oPassion for working with people who are experiencing homelessness
• oDisplays enthusiastic and tenacious nature
• oAbility to build and develop sustainable partnership relationships

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment.
• Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a non-routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise (acquired through experience and/or training to Vocational level 4 or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to make decisions in a constantly changing environment (e.g. clinic setting) using judgement to deal with queries or escalate where necessary.
• Advanced keyboard skills, and competent use of IT.
• Able to deal with sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and understanding.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of patients, in situations where there may be barriers to understanding (e.g. language difficulties, anxious or distressed patients or relatives).

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to work independently, managing own workload, prioritising tasks and allocating work appropriately to others.
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop in the role, taking part in learning and development activities in line with the Trust's Admin Staff learning and development framework

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
• The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development.
• To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
• Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
• Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.
• Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.
• To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. In all situations ensure consideration is made to the patients cultural background.
• Recognises peoples differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.
• Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff. Document same. Liaise, communicate and negotiate with colleagues to ensure co-operation in achieving departmental objectives, promoting good working relationships and establishing team spirit. Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential.

Take responsibility for your own professional development.Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.Rotate into the endoscopy unit.Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.Escalate concerns in a patients condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staffInitiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team.To report departmental affairs to the Sister / Charge Nurse.Can priorities workload to manage the care for a group of patientsTo ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Freedom to Act

Works autonomously. Required to act independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager.

Physical Effort

Will be required to be able to undertake a range of manual procedures including assistance with the movement of patients and equipmentTo be able to manoeuvre between patients quickly to ensure emergency situations can be attended in a timely fashion.

Mental Effort

Ability to interpret complex information when there may be frequent, unplanned interruptions throughout the shift.

Infection Control

Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and the Vulnerable Adult

All staff are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with and adhere

to the Trusts Safeguarding procedures and guidelines.

All staff are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to their role.

Clinical Governance, Audit, Research and Development

• Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Utilise incident reporting system.
• Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU and DOSA area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
• Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist the IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment
• To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Finance/ Physical Resources

• Responsible for the security and safe use of all Trust equipment.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment within the Unit and on DOSA with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible.
• Assist in the management of resources by participating in the selection, ordering and monitoring of departmental stock items.
• To ensure the safe keeping of patients property and valuables in line with Trust policy
• Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projects
• Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• NMC valid PIN. Pre-Registration PIN number cannot be accepted

Desirable

• Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care
• Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care or oncology setting

Desirable

• Previous acute care/oncology experience
• Plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy
• Understanding need for evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation/venepuncture skills
• ECG'S

Knowledge

Essential

• Participate in personal development

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Integrated Procedures Unit - E00326

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Control Centre Assistant, you will work as a member of a large team in both Reception and Control Room within a high secure Hospital. You will operate a variety of complex access and egress systems which will contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, contractors and staff. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of working in a people orientated environment within a secure setting.

You will provide a front facing service offering information and advice to a wide range of customers with different needs hospital staff, contractors, professional and social visitors in challenging situations. You will be required to work as part of a flexible team working shifts over a 24 day, 365 days per year which will include weekend, bank holiday and night working.

You will provide a reception and security service to the Hospital, operate specific security systems and equipment within the Entry Building in both Reception and Control Room, including-X-Ray machinesMetal detection equipmentMicrosearch electronic heartbeat detector system for Vehicle searches.Operation of the Visitor, Contractor and Staff computerised access systems.You will carry out searching of staff, patients, contractors and visitors, both persons and property as instructed by a Team Leader.Operating the digital radio system, monitoring CCTV.You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and IT skills as well as being highly motivated and willing to adopt a flexible approach to working practice. Carry out checks of the perimeter fence reporting any findings to the Duty Team Leader.GCSE or equivalent with grades from A-D with IT knowledge.Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• .Basic Level of Education to include Basic Numeracy / Literacy Skills e.g. GCSE or equivalent with Grades A-D
• .IT or word processing knowledge

Skills

Essential

• .Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Works well under pressure
• Team worker

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer orientated environment

trust values and behaviors

Essential

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

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Retford

DN22 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

****** Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.******

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Commitment to service development
• Good understanding of OT Management role

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones
• Prior management/Lead experience
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children relevant to safeguarding.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of equipment assessment, provision and review
• Experience of completing medical housing assessment and associated paperwork
• Experience completing moving and handling assessments
• Able to supervise junior staff/assistants/students

Desirable

• Experience of lone working in Social Care OT role
• Experience of managing complaints
• Experience working with commissioners or key stakeholders
• Experience working with children in relevant community or acute setting

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Knowledge of research process
• Knowledge of audit process

Other Factors

Essential

• Driving Licence - Valid in UK for manual car

Desirable

• Automatic or bike only driving licence with access to car for 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.

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage and oversee the social visitor accreditation process through liaison with social workers, multi-disciplinary teams and security staff in line with visiting procedures and ensuring this is communicated to relevant departments.
• To act as Ward Carer Link for a particular care stream as part of the Triangle of Care (TOC) agenda providing 1:1 support, organise and facilitate any staff group sessions aiding with TOC assessments, carer information and attend ward community meetings.
• To improve patient and carer experience of the ward and enhance carers/ ward staff communication.
• To support and facilitate onsite visits between social visitors and patients often being the sole member of staff on those visits. This includes leading on onsite child and virtual visits.
• To organise and book any interpreters required for any social visit. To provide the technical instruction / equipment or assistance to ward staff if required for MS Teams Interpreters.
• To navigate clinical systems (RIO) to gain relevant patient information (mental/physical/risk/ historical and current issues prior to social visits) & to feedback and report on patient / carer contact.
• To liaise with social workers and ward staff prior to supporting any visit and feedback to the wider MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) about visits or issues raised in carer contact via the Trust wide RIO patient recording system.
• To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records or other confidential information.
• To support and be on the ward if we are there to release a ward staff member to enable an onsite or purple visit to go ahead.
• To assist organising and supporting social visitor meetings and involvement events at Rampton Hospital. To develop and ensure carer involvement.
• Support planned collaborative events at specific points of the year (e.g. National Volunteering Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, National Carers Week, patient Oscar events etc) to share and celebrate the positive contribution volunteers and Carers make to our organisation, our services and to the lives of patients.
• To support ward staff in the implementation the patient / carer communication plans.
• To support relevant carer awareness training sessions to staff as required.
• To maintain safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy, and Local Authority procedure and guidance, including making timely child and adult safeguarding referrals, as required.

NB: this is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be changed in line with service needs in conjunction with the post holder.

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

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

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

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake essential training, particularly Positive Management of Violence and Aggression
• Ability to walk and escort visitors around the high secure site

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent registered qualification in Health & Social Care or experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting
• A good standard of general education including GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Training

Essential

• Microsoft Office programs i.e. Database, Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Counselling skills training
• Carer awareness training
• Involvement, Experience or Participation training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with a mental health issue, or personality disorders
• Experience of working with patients/service users with a mental illness or personality disorder within a mental health care setting, e.g. community, hospital, prison, young offender institute or forensic unit

Knowledge

Essential

• Adult & Child Safeguarding
• Awareness of Carers rights and needs
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of computer packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint IT Skills

Desirable

• Triangle of Care
• Knowledge of the principles underpinning diversity, equal opportunity, anti-oppressive practice & mental health
• Involvement, Experience and Participation ethos

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine verbal and written correspondence
• Ability to communicate accurately, verbally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of patients, carers and staff
• To develop and maintain high level communication and relationships with a range of different teams across the hospital
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to covering a 7-day a week service, requires significant weekend and bank holiday working
• Access to own car and insurance for business mileage/or willingness to drive the hospital pool car (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.)

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Nr Retford

DN220PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 - Full time 37.5 hours per week Gedling & Hucknall Dementia Outreach Service.

Office hours 9-5, 5 days a week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our MHSOP Community Mental Health Team within the Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) covering the Gedling & Hucknall locality. We provide assessment, treatment and support for service users of any age with a diagnosis of a dementia or people over the age of 65 with a mental health condition.

The service is for patients with a dementia diagnosis. The team provides specialist assessment, therapy & treatment, working to an individually tailored care plan to adopt a flexible, patient-centred approach enabling the older person with mental health difficulties to engage in services available to them and to lead as independent a life as possible.

DOS - The County Dementia Outreach Service Operates as a virtual team operating within the CMHT , delivering person-centred, dementia-friendly care. The service collaborates with patients, families, and care home staff to reduce distress, manage behaviours of concern, prevent inappropriate hospital admissions, and maintain suitable care placements.

There will be an expectation that the team will work closely with the CMHT and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTTs) in the locality.

There will be an expectation at times that the Band 6 Clinician will be the duty worker for the team.

You will provide Community Mental Health nursing input into the service. You will also provide specialist assessments and provide support and supervision to junior team members.

You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse and have current NMC registration. You will have proven post qualification experience and have experience of working with this client group and of multi-disciplinary working. You will have a sound knowledge of risk assessment and be able to demonstrate sound evidence-based practice.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is Essential for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing.

Training

Desirable

• Dementia care/person centred care training.

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

Essential

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

Physical Requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hazelwood House - Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with the maternity and public health teams to provide holistic care based on a behaviour change approach to pregnant women and their families, with a focus on reducing health inequalities, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes and promoting a healthy pregnancy.

The post holder should have a working knowledge of public health and maternity services, as well as proven experience of working with vulnerable families in a community setting.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Please note for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of public health/community services/maternity care procedures and practices; acquired through NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses or experience
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working and communicating with vulnerable families.
• Experience of working in a health or voluntary community setting.

Desirable

• Certificate/Professional qualification in a related area
• Level 2 smoking cessation training
• Motivational behaviour training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of public health/community services/maternity care procedures and practices; acquired through NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses or experience
• Knowledge and understanding of underlying determinants of health and issues facing people in communities of multiple deprivation Experience of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of working with pregnant women/families in a community setting.

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Experience of working with pregnant women and families

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Willie Sams Centre

Market Place

Dudley

NE23 7HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 6711-23 Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations (Construction)
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Bricklaying or recognised apprenticeship.
• Recognised and registered CITB minimum three year apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery
• NVQ Level 2 Plastering Course, City & Guilds Certificate in Carpentry/Joinery or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery Benchwork, Safety in the Use of Woodworking Machines P.U.W.E.R. (1998), Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Registration, Health & Safety Prefabricated Towers Training Certificate, General Ladder Safety Certificate, Scaffold Safety Inspections

Experience

Essential

• General trades repair, Maintenance Operations (Construction) or equivalent with tradesman qualifications - roofing repairs, pot hole repairs and general building repair works.
• Ability to maintain consistency of PPM chores

Knowledge

Desirable

• Ability to work in various environments from hospitals to mental health facilities and provide customer focussing caring attitude and behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration
• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Evidence of self-directed learning and CPD

Desirable

• Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training
• Sensory training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, incl. children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Experience of delivery coaching and co-op approaches to interventions.
• Experience of delivery parent groups in relation to sensory and functional needs.
• Experience participating in or leading on audits.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Excellent clinical knowledge and well established OT assessment and treatment skills
• Commitment to service development

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations
• Knowledge of Sensory strategies and interventions
• Knowledge of Neurodevelopment input

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a family and child centred approach
• Experience of having taught peers / assistants / students
• Experience working in community settings, including a local authority in the UK
• Extensive experience of working with Early Years
• Has supervised junior staff / assistances / students

Desirable

• Postural management and equipment skills and experience
• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

malling close

London

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Administrative qualification or equivalent supervisory experience.
• Microsoft Office qualification(s)

Desirable

• Relevant Degree
• IHRIM Qualification
• NVQ Assessor

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of good performance in current/previous role
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced working environment
• ability to organise self, working within deadlines and ensuring quality standards

Desirable

• Experience of managing a large team
• Time management skills and/or experience of working within a busy/demanding service

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Confidence and ability to establish effective working relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Flexible approach to working times
• High level of communication; verbal and written
• Adaptable to work allocated and willing to cover in absences

Desirable

• Evidence of professional development
• Good communication; verbal and written
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work using own initiative

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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Minimum of 3 GCSE's or equivalent
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• ECDL
• Basic Level CTC (IHRIM)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Clerical Experience
• Previous Customer Service Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS Clerical Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Among the main duties of the role

Promote and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act, duty of candour and associated policies and procedures.

Acts as named nurse for patients and hold responsibility for the development of the care documents for those patients and others in the absence of their named nurse.

Contributes to the planning, co-ordination and evaluation of clinical interventions to challenging and complex behaviours such as self-harm and aggression.

Please contact Rowan Lea if you would like to speak to a member of the nursing team or arrange a visit to the ward or have any questions in relation to the role or team.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, please Contact Modern Matron Karen Ashby or PDP Carrie Randell on 01723 384601 for further details.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be a recognised Practice Supervisor
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in using electronic systems to conduct assessments and documentation
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities

Contract Management and Service Delivery

1. Lead the end-to-end contract management process for a defined portfolio of healthcare contracts.
2. Ensure contracts are effectively negotiated, drafted, implemented, and monitored in line with national and local NHS guidance and procurement regulations.
3. Monitor contract performance using KPIs and quality metrics, resolving issues proactively and escalating where appropriate.
4. Ensure all contracts reflect appropriate financial values and activity schedules, including alignment with national tariff changes.
5. Support annual planning and contracting rounds, ensuring timely and accurate contract agreements.
6. Lead the identification and mitigation of contractual and financial risks across managed contracts.
7. Lead on the delivery and monitoring of savings for the contract management team, contributing to the Trusts financial plan.

Advisory and Analytical Responsibilities

1. Provide expert contractual advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, supporting operational teams to interpret contractual obligations.
2. Provide Business Intelligence and make judgements with Finance colleagues to inform contract monitoring, validation, and forecasting processes.
3. Analyse highly complex management information and present their findings to senior management teams.
4. Contribute to the preparation of high-quality reports and briefings for senior stakeholders, committees, and boards.
5. Responsible for the development on the contract management function in the Trusts e-procurement system (Atamis).

Governance and Compliance

1. In depth specialist knowledge in contract management and ensure Trust compliance with procurement policy and legislation (Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Provider Selection Regime 2024).
2. Ensure all contract management processes comply with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, relevant national policy, and audit requirements.
3. Responsible for developing standard operating procedures for the contract management function which will be implemented by the Trust.
4. Undertake contract audits for all high-risk contracts.

People Management and Leadership

1. Work autonomously and interpret policy and procedures within the contract management function.
2. Provide direct line management to the Band 7 Contract Manager, including objective setting, appraisal, training, recruitment, staff performance and professional development.
3. Deputise for the Head of Contract Management as required at internal or external forums, representing the Trust confidently when delegated.
4. Support workforce development by role-modelling professional standards in contract management and coaching colleagues.

Communication, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

1. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key suppliers and partners.
2. Represent the Trust in external contract management and negotiation forums where required.
3. Communicate highly complex contractual and financial risks clearly to senior colleagues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
4. Present highly complex and sensitive contractual information at senior management level.
5. Build credibility with clinical, financial, and operational leaders through effective communication and influencing skills.

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., procurement, business administration, contract management) or equivalent senior level experience.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, procurement law, and national policy frameworks affecting NHS contracting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in contracting, procurement, or NHS management

• Chartered membership of CIPS or equivalent leadership or management qualification

• Extensive experience of contract management within the NHS or a large complex organisation.
• Extensive experience leading on contract negotiation, drafting and monitoring.
• Extensive experience of interpreting and implementing NHS standard contracts and national tariff guidance.
• Direct line management of staff, including objective setting, mentoring appraisal and staff development.
• Experience of deputising for senior managers, providing cover at internal and external forums.

• Experience working in healthcare provider contract management
• Experience of collaborative working with commissioning bodies or Integrated Care Systems

• Extensive strong negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across boundaries.
• Significant skillset in challenging performance/non-compliance constructively.

• Experience of presenting at committees or boards

• Extensive ability to interpret complex data and contractual information to support decision making.
• Extensive experience of financial and risk analysis in a contracting environment.
• Ability to evaluate commercial opportunities, cost-benefit cases, and options appraisals.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Significant experience of implementing contract governance or performance monitoring processes.
• Ability to plan and lead complex projects or contract transitions.
• Ability to develop systems or processes that enhance contract oversight.

• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Ability to use e-procurement, reporting or analytics tools.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative working.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites and attend external meetings. Ability to work autonomously with responsibility for a portfolio of high-value or complex contracts.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability under pressure.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., procurement, business administration, contract management) or equivalent senior level experience.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, procurement law, and national policy frameworks affecting NHS contracting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in contracting, procurement, or NHS management

Desirable

• Chartered membership of CIPS or equivalent leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of contract management within the NHS or a large complex organisation.
• Extensive experience leading on contract negotiation, drafting and monitoring.
• Extensive experience of interpreting and implementing NHS standard contracts and national tariff guidance.
• Direct line management of staff, including objective setting, mentoring appraisal and staff development.
• Experience of deputising for senior managers, providing cover at internal and external forums.

Desirable

• Experience working in healthcare provider contract management
• Experience of collaborative working with commissioning bodies or Integrated Care Systems

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Extensive strong negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across boundaries.
• Significant skillset in challenging performance/non-compliance constructively.

Desirable

• Experience of presenting at committees or boards

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Extensive ability to interpret complex data and contractual information to support decision making.
• Extensive experience of financial and risk analysis in a contracting environment.
• Ability to evaluate commercial opportunities, cost-benefit cases, and options appraisals.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Significant experience of implementing contract governance or performance monitoring processes.
• Ability to plan and lead complex projects or contract transitions.
• Ability to develop systems or processes that enhance contract oversight.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Ability to use e-procurement, reporting or analytics tools.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative working
• Ability to travel between Trust sites and attend external meetings.
• Ability to work autonomously with responsibility for a portfolio of high-value or complex contracts.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability under pressure.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (City Site)

St Francis Way

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven track record in performance of delivery against tight deadlines with the ability to work objectively and ethically when under pressure
• Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills at all levels, internal and external to the Trust, of highly complex and sensitive financial and technical information.
• Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge the status quo in order to improve value.
• Numerate with good computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience of Purchase Order systems
• Ability to problem solve under pressure and provide accurate Procurement at all levels.
• Ability to contribute towards team building, coaching and motivating non-Finance staff, listening to and acknowledging the contribution from others.

Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Professional approach with an ability to focus on customer service and quality orientation.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively planning and prioritising own workload.
• Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, achieving deadlines and delivering whilst working on a number of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders, and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds, being immediately credible to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent telephone manner

Desirable

• Ability to act in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner, on own initiative with minimal direct supervision.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in Public Sector Procurement.
• Good knowledge of legislation on UK and EU Procurement Regulations.
• Experience in a Procurement/Supplies role.

Desirable

• Experience of managing Procurement staff in the Public or Private Sector.
• Experience of working within the Healthcare Sector in a commercial role.
• Experience of using eProcurement, P2P and Finance systems.
• Category Management experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed understanding of the EU Directives and Public Contract Regulations, Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract and Contract Law.
• Thorough knowledge evidenced by being qualified in Procurement. Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (Working towards CIPS Level 3 or above).

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence, with up to 6 penalty points considered, to enable travel throughout EEAST and off site to meetings nationally.

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

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Lakeview House

Priory Business Park

Bedford

MK44 3WH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.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

• Degree or equivalent in Dietetics
• Will be required to have a Professional Registration with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience (2 years at Band 6 level within Nutrition support enteral and oral feeding experience)
• Experience of working across primary and secondary care
• Experience in leading a team
• Proven evidence of continued professional development certificates

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of community working
• Performance and Development Review Training
• Management Training
• Teaching qualification
• Completion of PENG clinical update or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent team building and leadership skills
• Provent communication and inter-personal 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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whats next?

• If youre successful, youll be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 1st October or Friday 2nd october 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates to be confirmed.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

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Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX70NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent
• State registration or working towards state registration with HPC / RCCP

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Audiology basic experience
• Work with/have thorough knowledge of UK national protocols

Desirable

• Clinical audit

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• IT skills

Desirable

• High work ethic / Professionalism
• Demonstrate reflective practice
• Organisational skills
• Good interpersonal 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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Medical secretarial duties
• Medical audio typing.
• Medical word processing
• Operating word processing and computer packages
• Computer literate.
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PAS
• Understanding of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, access to health records and defensible documentation, health and safety legislation, and their application in the workplace.
• Equality issues

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE English language (minimum grade C) or equivalent.
• oRSA 3 typewriting / word processing, or NVQ3 business administration, or equivalent.

Desirable

• oMedical secretarial diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAble to analyse complex facts or situations.
• oAble to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
• oAble to work without supervision.
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to learn

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oLevel 3 vocational qualification OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
• oTheoretical knowledge
• oExperience of a range of care and related procedures
• oClinical observations
• oknowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
• oNational Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• oNumeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

• Undertake relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in health or social care.
• oExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• oWorking knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• oUnderstanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• oInsight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• oKnowledge of Safeguarding
• oUnderstanding work-related boundaries
• oAwareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• oFamiliarity with current NHS and social care policies
• oComputer skills
• oClinical policies and procedures
• oEvidence of understanding of Trust Business
• oExperience of working in the Trust previously

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures
• Attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Caring and empathetic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to providing high quality patient care.
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image. Reliable, adaptable and dependable.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately

Desirable

• Keyboard skills
• Venepuncture

Other

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington OPD/CDC

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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