Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• To manage a designated caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.
• Participation in rotational scheme :-

- Elderly Rehabilitation

- General Medicine (including Oncology)

- Stroke Unit

- Orthopaedics/Surgery

KEY RESULT AREAS

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients

1.2 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

• To design / plan individual patient treatment programmes to implement oneself, or to delegate as appropriate.

1.4 To assess and provide treatment for the functional level of patients with regard to personal and domesticactivities of daily living, to maximise independence.

1.5 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing with further assessment whenneeded.

1.6 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and to monitor ongoing risk.

1.7 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.8 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of; appropriate aids and adaptations to thepatients social and physical environment.

1.9 To assess for and manufacture appropriate upper limb splints as needed.

1.10 To design and monitor ongoing splint regimes.

1.11 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.12 To carry out community visits to assess for and practise daily living skills as needed.

1.13 To identify and set client centred goals

1.14 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including the use of outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.15 To participate in decisions regarding placements post discharge

1.16 To undertake discharge planning / co-ordination of complex patients.

1.17 To refer onto appropriate agencies for:- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring, and provision of further adaptations.

1.18 To participate in the Occupational Therapy service weekend and bank holiday rota.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, OT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members andother agencies

2.2 To participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids/equipment and safety in the home andcommunity.

• To participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed by senior staff, the Lead OT and the Inpatient Therapy Manager.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4 Professional Development

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies and

procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity, privacy, culture

and wishes

4.2 To participate in weekly supervision with a senior occupational therapist.

4.3 To participate in the individual performance review programme and KSF review.

4.4 To effectively use supervision and appraisal to reflect on own practice and performance.

4.5 To delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate.

4.6 To attend internal and external training, including mandatory and statutory training and agreed lectures/ courses to meet identified objectives

4.7 To apply acquired skills and knowledge of practice to further develop competencies to practice.

4.8 To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD regarding learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oDBS Clearance
• oExperience of working in the NHS at graduate or undergraduate level.
• oClinical experience with adult patients in a hospital/ physical setting (including prequalification)

Desirable

• Car driver
• Member of BAOT

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to work as a member of a team.
• oAbility to take responsibility for own caseload.
• oInterest in all rotations on the scheme.
• oAwareness of MDT working and strategies to improve this.
• oExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment/community
• oAwareness of Clinical Governance and its implications on the OT role.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
• Previous discharge planning experience.
• Community Experience
• Neurology experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• oProblem solving approach.
• oKnowledge of OT process and application in clinical practice.
• oKnowledge of Evidence based practice.
• oAbility to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language.
• oAbility to prioritise and organise time effectively
• oEvidence of self- initiated learning.
• oAbility to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills.

Personal Characteristics / Disposition

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to treat people with respect, irrespective of age, gender, culture, religion & sexuality
• Friendly, pleasant manner, enthusiastic.
• Ongoing commitment to CPD
• Calm and reliable.
• Adaptable.
• Flexible.
• Ability to cope with stress and change.

Circumstances

Essential

• Able to participate in weekend / evening / bank holiday rota.
• Able to work shifts covering 8am - 8pm

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Salary

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this position.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Understands Code of Conduct in relation to Data Protection and Information Governance.
• Organise and plan straightforward activities relating to own workload on a day to day basis, some on going, adjusting own workload in response to prevailing circumstances.
• Managing own activity within sphere of responsibility. Ability to accurately input confidential data onto a database
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to communicate with Service Users
• Resilience to difficult and sometimes potentially upsetting situations

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English, grades A-C or level 2 Literacy or equivalent;
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent Qualification and or experience
• ECDL or equivalent including basic knowledge of all MS Office packages - including Microsoft Office calendar for diary management
• Typing/word processing or equivalent;

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working in a general administrative background, preferably within an NHS setting;

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Holly Lodge

9 The Meadows

Skegness

PE25 2JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To abide by trust policies and procedures

Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships

Support individuals to contribute to collaborative care/support/recovery plans

Support the named nurse to develop collaborative individual, patient centred care plans and implement them creatively using initiative.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods

Contribute to monitoring, observing and engaging with individuals, communicating outcomes and conclusions with the rest of the team

Gain an understanding of a persons experiences in relation to their mental health, learning disability and/or dementia.

Understand a persons coping strategies and strengths and support people to use these at times of distress or difficulty

Contribute to reflective practice and encourage compassion and understanding

Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed

Undertake a range of practical tasks and duties in support of the Team and individual needs.

Follow principles of diffusion and de-escalation and where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with approved techniques considering the safety and dignity of the individual throughout.

To feel confident to be able to report untoward incidents and areas of concern as soon as they arise

To document any relevant information in an electronic record following relevant policy and legislation

Contribute to individual reviews and team meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English qualification GCSE or equivalent
• Maths qualification GCSE or equivalent
• Vocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work well within a Team
• Experience of working with people who have dementia / alzhimers
• Effective communication and listening skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Queen Elizabeth avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Practice Educators Course
• Extensive post registration relevant clinical experience within an NHS acute hospital including FAU, ED, short stay unit, AMU.
• Evidenced specialist frailty knowledge, skills and experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you a compassionate and motivated Audiologist with a passion for improving the lives of children and their families? We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist to join our friendly and supportive team, providing high-quality, family-centred audiological care.

The post holder will be responsible for providing an audiological assessment service for children aged 0 to 19 years including children and young people with complex needs. The post holder is required to work autonomously and to make decisions about the management of the children that they see in clinic. They will be required to work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Associate Audiologists, Paediatric Audiologists from the local acute trust, Sensory Support Teachers, and Specialist Paediatricians. The post holder is also required to make a significant contribution to developing the service, working in conjunction with the Head of Childrens Community Audiology.

The service covers B&NES, West/North Wiltshire, and East Mendip (Somerset) and travel between different clinical sites will be required.

Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

Base: The main base for this role is St Martins Hospital, Bath. However, the post holder will be required to travel to various community clinics as advertised.

For all enquiries please contact [email protected]

The ideal candidate will have -

Essential:

• MSc in Audiology or MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences), Audiology modality or BSc in Audiology with evidence of M-:eve; training in paediatric audiology
• Certificate of Audiological Competence or BAA Higher Training Scheme (HTS) or Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent specialist clinical experience
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist (Audiology modality) or with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) as an Audiologist
• Evidence of CPD
• Current driving license
• 2 years post-registration experience in paediatric audiology
• Experience of autonomously coordinating and running own paediatric audiology clinic
• Experience of behavioural hearing assessment
• Experience of child/family-centred care
• Experience of working with children and their parent(s)/carer(s) with other disabilities
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the HCRG Care Group values and behaviours (care, think, do)
• Ability to work as an autonomous professional
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively in a varity of settings
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology
• Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection/Safeguarding procedures

Desirable:

• British Sign Language (BSL) qualification
• Deaf awareness qualification
• Current membership of BSA/BAA
• Experience of peer review
• Experience of working with children, young people and families in the deaf community
• Research and audit skills

Please see the job description attached for a full person specification.

Package Description

As a Band 6 Paediatric Audiologistyou will be part of our valued team in our 0-19 Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential: MSc in Audiology or MSc Clinical Science or BSc in Audiology with pediatric training. Certificate of Audiological Competence or equivalent specialist clinical experience. Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or with AHCS as an Audiologist. Evidence of CPD. Current driving license. 2 years post-registration experience in pediatric audiology. Experience with pediatric audiology clinics, behavioral hearing assessment, and child/family-centred care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

St Martins Hospital - Clara Cross

BA2 5RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification which detains the main responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note this post may close earlier than advertised if a high number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• Vocational qualification in health and social care

Desirable

• Venepuncture and ECG Skills

Essential criteria

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Skills,Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient day surgery practitioner
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
• Evidence of an area of special interest
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 in Day Surgery including nurse led discharge.
• Experience of change and expansion of service to support Day Surgery development and theatre efficiency project
• An understanding of theatre utilisation and best practice tariff targets
• A minimum of 2 years NHS experience

Desirable

• Understanding of professional Nursing/ODP issues

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• Teaching course/ qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent experience as a staff nurse/ODP at band 5 in the NHS
• Recent experience of working in the NHS
• Minimum of 2 years NHS experience

Desirable

• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
• Evidence of an area of special interest.
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
• Knowledge of clinical audit.
• Evidence of critical appraisal 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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable post graduate experience in CT and MRI
• Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area.
• Evidence of participation in clinical governance.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior staff and students
• Evidence of participation in departmental audit

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• BSc diagnostic radiography

Desirable

• Post graduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of technical skills in MRI/CT
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation.
• Understanding of legislation governing the practice in a radiology department.
• Ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary working.
• Ability to supervise and train undergraduate radiographers and Students.
• Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the cross-sectional department.

Desirable

• Ability to act as Deputy to the MRI/CT Lead in their absence
• Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including English at Grade C or above
• RSA stage III word processing or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office, in a working/academic environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of secretarial skills including excellent audio typing and minute taking skills
• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines
• Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision
• Evidence of ability to exercise judgement when dealing with patient queries and to analyse and resolve problems
• Evidence of flexibility and ability to adapt to different areas of work
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terms
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Working in partnership with the Site Manager, the Operations Manager will work on a shift basis to coordinate and manage the day-to-day service provision of the designated PELC UTC services. This will involve providing expertise and operational support to admin, clinical and medical staff.

This role will have specific responsibility for daily operational performance and the efficient delivery of services to ensure patient safety and to support the wider strategic development of the designated services.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide day to day management of all resources within the service including equipment and human resources and ensure safe service provision for staff, patients and visitors.

Working closely with the rota team on rota allocation to ensure minimum staffing levels are met for service delivery and ensure skill mix reflects the needs of the service.

Day to day monitoring and management of physical and clinical queues within the UTC to aid effective and active queue management thus improving patient flow.

Have organisational knowledge of organisational protocols and procedures and ensure they are adhered to.Facilitate collaboration and joint working between departments

To validate and report on site breaches.

To investigate and report on daily anomalies in relation to streaming and 4 hour reports.

Escalate in real time operational pressures via OPEL and ensure all staff within the UTC are kept informed.

Facilitate the resolution of complaints, conflicts and issues from patients, staff, suppliers, other internal and external service providers and partner organisations in a timely and appropriate manner in line with PELC policies and procedures.

Ensure accurate logging of all site complaints, incidents, risk assessments and feedbacks making use of the appropriate PELC systems e.g. DATIX and work in partnership with the site manager to develop and implement action plans.

To ensure effective risk management including all clinical governance arrangement are in place and the requirements are met for the organisation

Responsible for undertaking investigations or delegating as appropriate. To include investigations of incidents, complaints, disciplinary etc ensuring appropriate action plans are developed and completed to resolve deficiencies in service provision.

Daily & weekly review of both clinical and operational rota coverage to ensure adequate staffing levels and escalate in real time any potential risk to the site manager

Highlight any opportunities for service improvement to the Site Manger.

Support the Site Manager in the planning and review process including business planning, service reviews and workforce planning.

Set up and manage forums for collaborative working cross multi-disciplinary sites including daily huddles and staff meetings.

Staff Management Responsibilities

Line manage staff and ensure accurate and timely update of staff changes on RotaMaster and to the payroll team in line with agreed deadlines.

Record and maintain records on staff attendance including absence, lateness, and failure to arrive for a shift, ensuring all instances are acted upon and completed within the specified timeframes. Manage sickness, disciplinary and performance issues and support designated staff in line with PELC policies.

Conduct regular bi-monthly one to ones to ensure any performance training needs or competency issues are identified and addressed swiftly.

Conduct annual appraisals including setting objectives and expectations.

Working with HR on the recruitment of reception staff for the UTC including shortlisting and conducting interview.

Organise site induction and appropriate training for new staff.

Working with HR to ensure all staff are up to date with all mandatory training and disclosures.

Ensure there is commitment to achieving continuous professional development of all staff.

Line manage, coach, motivate and develop team morale through effective personal leadership.

To be a role model for the service and staff working within the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant first degree, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued learning / personal development

Desirable

• Project Management /Prince 2/Change Management

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable success in project development and management.
• Proven success in delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams.
• Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team and ability to build high performance teams.
• Experience in complaints handling and conflict resolution
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Relevant health and safety experience
• Demonstrable success in in effective planning monitoring and reporting

Desirable

• Experience of effectively managing health care staff & services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to recognise opportunities to enhance service delivery
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to motivate, show empathy in distressing situations, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadline
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• You will be required to work outside core office hours(Shift working )
• Knowledge of Human Resource issues.
• Knowledge of Urgent Care agenda.
• Knowledge of, and understanding of clinical governance.
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to influence, negotiate and persuade
• Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
• Demonstrated patient focus.
• Ability to think and plan creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands;
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
• Competence at reporting
• Ability to think and plan creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands

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

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Unit 3, Bourne Court

Southend Road

Woodford

IG8 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
• Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

Desirable

• Attended formal management course.
• Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional Development
• Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
• Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
• A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
• Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
• Quality control and assurance
• Practices laboratory health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
• HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of supervisory role or experience
• Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
• Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Ability to work shifts in order to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
• Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse to degree / diploma level
• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching / Assessing qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care taking into account the needs and desires of the patients
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
• Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition)
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email

Desirable

• Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management.
• Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with (LTC Long Term Care) needs

Experience

Essential

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
• Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
• Experience of working in multi-agency services
• Experience of mentoring
• Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working

Specific Job Requirment

Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
• Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
• Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other role requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• *Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies
• *Current registration with Health Professions Council
• *Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Desirable

• *Evidence of leadership training.
• *Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.
• *VF / FEES trained

Experience

Essential

• *Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas
• *Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management
• *Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• *Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)

Desirable

• *Experience of teaching SLT students
• *Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
• *Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
• *Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
• *Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
• *Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Experience of teaching SLT students
• *Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
• *Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
• *Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
• *Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
• *Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• *Demonstrate enthusiasm for the specialist area.
• *Demonstrate a professional attitude.
• *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations.
• *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within the clinical areas.
• *Able to work cross site if the service requires
• *Post holders will be required to participate in therapies 7 day working rotas.

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 Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.

Person Specification

Shortlist Criteria

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Substential post registration experience

Shortlist Criteria

Essential

• High level of clinical skills and knowledge
• Evidence of leading a team, coordinating team on a day to day basis

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated caseload of stroke patients with complex communication, cognitive and swallowing needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary Stroke In-Reach service.

To lead the SALT service in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.

To offer specialist SLT advice as required to junior SLT colleagues, to other health professionals, and other colleagues, for the benefit of clients or service development.

To regularly supervise SALT students on practice placements as required

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of SALT services within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust SALT Service

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Clinical

• To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of stroke.
• To plan, organise and deliver an effective and efficient SLT service to clients on own caseload.
• To independently assess, diagnose, and manage therapy provision for the swallowing and/or communication needs of a stroke specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent readmissions.

• To monitor and review progress of clients, ensuring the continuance of sound clinical practice. To modify management/care as needed, ensuring any changes in recommendations are communicated effectively.
• To document client interventions promptly and in a clear manner in client notes. To provide timely written reports which are clear and relevant to the audience, and which are based on sound and up to date clinical knowledge.
• To plan, set up and monitor treatment programmes carried out by Enablement Officers and rehabilitation assistants for clients on own caseload.

To design/plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate

• To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

To discharge clients in a timely manner, maintaining communication with relevant others involved in their care.

• To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor on going risk.
• To develop and evaluate the links between the local HASUs, acute hospital stroke unit and Lewisham Community Therapies

• To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
• To undertake discharge planning and coordination of complex patients both into the service and out of it.
• To take a role in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.
• To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment,

Reassessment and monitoring

• To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other

agencies.

Documentation

To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with

Professional and Trust standards.

• To use the electronic note keeping systems within the service.
• To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

Professional Ethics

To adhere to the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other

relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and

respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes

• To provide guidance to junior/support staff on ethical issues.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

To participate in the management of the SALT team in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

To provide leadership for the stroke in-reach service.

To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting, and take a lead when needed.

To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as

delegated by the Lead SALT

To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

Training Staff and Students

.

To give presentations/training on specialist topics.

To participate in training programmes for the Lewisham Community stroke pathway and wider Lewisham Community SALT service.

Service Development and Delivery

• To manage own caseload efficiently, including methods of prioritisation in order to

achieve timely and safe flow of patients from hospital into the community.

To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policies within the department

To assist with the recruitment and appointment of SALT staff.

To represent SALT on Trust wide (and linked agencies) working parties and groups as delegated by the Lead SALT

To take a lead on specific projects as delegated by the Lead SALT

To participate in, and take a lead as needed, in the Therapies special interest group for the relevant clinical area.

Personal/Professional Development

To participate in internal and external training opportunities to meet identified

objectives and demonstrate on-going development.

To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional

competence and fitness to practise as a senior SALT

• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD , regarding learning outcomes
• To participate in Trust Appraisal scheme.

Clinical Governance

To comply with all Trust Policies and procedures including Infection

Control, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act

To report on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment and safeguarding issues.

To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.

To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures, on and off site and to respond as necessary e.g. emergency resuscitation,

To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations.

To contribute to the Trust and Therapies clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.

To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinical area.

To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health care.

Research and Practice Development

To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to SALT and/or service area and disseminate findings at local level.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Work force

To supervise and delegate to Rehab Therapy Assistants, Rehab Support Workers and Enablement Officers when appropriate.

To co-operate with the other Senior members of the MDT in the organisation of the workload, and to assist the Lead SALT/ Therapy Manager in service managerial matters when required.

To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants.

To be responsible for the appraisals of junior SALT in the community team

Partnerships/Communications and Relationships

To communicate effectively with patients and carers, SALT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies

To participate (and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings

and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

To advise and educate patients and carers regarding swallowing recommendations, communication advice including communication aids

To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead SALT

To promote the SALT role within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway, the Trust, and to other agencies.

General

The post holder will be experienced in assessing a patients needs and establishing an appropriate treatment plan

The post holder will be physically fit and able to carry out agreed duties.

The post holder should be flexible and be able to adapt their treatment planning in light of unforeseen circumstances or a change in the patients condition.

The post holder will be able to manage sensitive situations, dealing with patients or family members who are distressed.

The post holder will be confident of working in patients homes.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall with the grade of the job, in discussion with the Lead SALT including working with individuals with other acquired neurological conditions

This job description will be reviewed in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia or extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of post qualification experience in a range of neurological settings, i.e. acute and rehabilitation
• Good experience of Stroke specific treatment approaches.
• Audit experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Community Experience
• Member of CEN

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills in the English language
• Ability to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload
• Knowledge and skill with assessment and therapeutic tools
• Knowledge and skill with clinical governance and outcome measures
• Knowledge of current legislation and development within NHS
• Knowledge and adherence to client confidentiality legislation and procedures

Desirable

• Full clean drivers licence valid for UK

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Honor Oak Health Centre - Community Therapies

20 Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality service across Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trustthrough line management of the Leg Ulcer/Lymphoedema Specialist Nurses and todemonstrate the required skills in Lymphoedema and leg ulcer management along with expertassessment skills while working in close collaboration with other clinical colleagues to lead thedevelopment in the delivery of an expert nurse-led service across the organisation. The postholder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research andaudit with the aim of improving access to treatment services. The post holder will have a keyrole in ensuring seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care for their patient group inclinics and patients own home as appropriate. The post holder will also provide leadership,management and a high level of clinical expertise in their specialism and contribute to thesupport, education and training for their team and other healthcare professionals. The postholder will have a clear understanding of the strategic political view and challenges faced byprimary, community and secondary care through the STP in meeting recommendations for thedevelopment of the service and will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team in theplanning and development of a more integrated service for patients across primary, communityand secondary care. This post will include working and travelling to all Trust sites.

Person Specification

NMC registered

Essential

• NMC registered

Evidence of advanced practice in relevant field

Essential

• 2 year experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Waldron Health Centre

Amersham Vale, London, SE14 6LD

London

SE14 6LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role includes monitoring patients conditions by taking vital signs and escalates changes in patients conditions to the district nurse or senior nurse on duty

Taking blood for testing (Phlebotomy) and administration of insulin following appropriate training and consolidation

Carrying out simple wound dressings and other relevant nursing tasks as assigned by the senior nurse.

Promotes patient independence through implementing rehabilitation programmes as directed by the multi-professional team

Undertakes health promotion activities with patients and their families as directed by the District Nurse or members of the multi-disciplinary team

Responsible for ensuring up to date stock levels of materials and equipment used by the team

Maintains accurate documentation immediately after nursing intervention in line with Trust policies, guidelines and procedural documents

To use mobile working devices to record and document relevant information

Undertake routine audits as required

The two shift patterns for the role: 08.00 16.00 and 12.00 20.00 including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated up to GCSE with English language

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to undertake training.
• Evidence of continuous learning in any area and willingness to learn practical nursing skills on the job

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in formal or informal environments such as peoples' homes, community, statutory, voluntary or paid employment
• Customer service experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oknowledge of Infection control, skin integrity, the value of nutrition etc.
• oknowledgeable about activities of daily living and the effect illness has on people who are debilitated and dependant on others for their care
• oknowledge of Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and relevant legislation; confidentiality, information governance etc

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of issues relating to health and wellbeing and patient care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work under pressure, responding with flexibility to the changing demands of the workload
• oAbility to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
• oAbility to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.

Desirable

• Ability to undertake: Blood glucose monitoring; taking vital signs; do basic wound care; pressure area care etc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

London Borough of Lewisham

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

• Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

• To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

• Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

• Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

• Contribute to quality improvement.

• To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

• To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

• To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

• To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

• To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

• Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

• To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

• To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

• Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

• To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

• To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

• To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

• To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

• To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

• To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

• To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

• To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

• Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

• To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level NMC Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
• Development.
• Evidence of management experience/training.
• NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

• Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
• Credible clinical expert
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Organisational skills.
• Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
• Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
• Proven management skills.
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills.
• Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Flexible.
• Committed to quality improvement.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for receiving telephone calls in a professional, polite manner and redirecting calls to respective departments and undertaking various front of house reception duties.

You must have a calm disposition, well organised, have a flexible approach, ability to work on your own and to be a team player with excellent communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative is essential.

Experience in operating a computerised switchboard, the ability to follow Trust procedures and maintain records is essential.

You will be expected to provide cover for other staff for annual leave and other absences.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Operational switchboard and reception experience

Desirable

• Working in a busy office environment will be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Flexibility, good communication skills, ability to prioritise.

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 Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital Main Reception

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description documents for more information on the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent English and Maths ? NVQ 2/3 or recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of working in a Mental health setting. ? Physiotherapy experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic administration and clerical skills. ? To show initiative. ? Ability to recognise own limitations. ? Ability to work in a team. ? Effective interpersonal skills. ? Able to prioritise. ? Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately. ? Computer literacy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct.

To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.

To participate in the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.

To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager, to take responsibility for setting, maintaining and evaluating standards of care throughout the 24 hour period.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies in the implementation of patient care.

To ensure that care activities are research based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity.

To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.

To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Ward Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD/RGN)

Exprience

Essential

• Ability to provide managerial and clinical leadership

KNowledge ad skills

Essential

• Evidence of Scope of professional Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Ward 5 Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To act as named LD nurse / care coordinator with responsibility for the planning and delivery of care to this patient group.
• To act as Nurse in Charge of the clinical area on a regular basis.
• To act as a Change Agent and actively seek to develop practice.

Person Specification

Quallifications

Essential

• Valid nursing (RNLD) registered qualification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of post basic education and further professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children or adults with learning disabilities.

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Short Breaks Service, Dragon Square

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Administration experience in a busy, customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of workload prioritisation

Desirable

• Experience of using a patient administration system (CareFlow)
• Experience of quality management systems
• Previous patient facing experience, within the NHS
• Experience in maintaining data on a computer system
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of quality management systems
• Experience of clinical audit/process audit
• Experience of staff management
• Knowledge and experience of JACIE accreditation process
• Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Act, Humman Tissue Act, Blood safety and Quality Act

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently with minimal input from line manager; ability to use initiative and problem solve
• Ability to prioritise own workload, manage work-related pressures and to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Good report writing skills, and skilled at using a standard keyboard
• Ability to respond to and document complex telephone calls

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Education to degree level, or an equivalent experience
• Good general standard of education, including GCSEs (grade A-C) in English & Maths, or equivalent
• Computer literate and trained in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including email (Outlook)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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