Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support children and young people, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.

The role requires a commitment to travel within the MHST South area (Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford).

The successful candidate will have:

• Core postgraduate qualification in the provision of low intensity CBT, e.g.,

- Postgraduate Diploma Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme)

- Or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice (CWP)

- Or an accredited CBT qualification

• Significant post-qualification clinical experience.

• Experience of, or a willingness to undertake a Psychological Therapies or CYP IAPT postgraduate supervision qualification.

*Please note if you do not have a supervision qualification, you will be expected to undertake a 1-year postgraduate certificate supervision training.

*Supervision training will be provided by UEA, Norwich with a course start date of 19th January 2027. Most teaching days will fall on a Thursday. The successful candidate will be expected to start their induction with the MHST service on 4th January 2027.

Follow the link below for further details:

PG Certificate Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision of Low Intensity CBT with Children and Young People 2026/27 | UEA

• Proven experience delivering evidence-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood and behavioural challenges, both on an individual basis and within group settings.

• The ability to provide effective clinical support, supervision, and leadership to colleagues, promoting high-quality, evidence-based care across Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs).

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Computer literate in the use of Microsoft office software and ability to enter clinical notes on the electronic patient record system.
• Car driver with the ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate and analyse information gathered from triage calls and assessments, to create comprehensive psychological formulations and care plans to meet the needs of children and young people.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Core postgraduate qualification in the provision of low intensity CBT, e.g., -Postgraduate Diploma Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme) -Or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice (CWP) - Or an accredited CBT qualification
• Psychological Therapies or CYP IAPT postgraduate supervision qualification. *Please note if you do not have a supervision qualification, you will be expected to undertake a 1-year postgraduate certificate supervision training.
• Documented evidence of continued professional development.
• Appropriate UK professional registration

Desirable

• Senior Wellbeing Practitioner postgraduate training.

Skills, Knowledge & Ability

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to children and young people's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
• Knowledge of the core EMHP functions
• Ability to deliver care with respect, dignity and compassion which is recovery focused.
• Ability and confidence to manage own caseload, work autonomously in the community and use own initiative.
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situations including; staff and organisational problems; child abuse; family breakdown; mental ill health and risk of self-harm.

Desirable

• Ability and skills to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public, professional and academic settings.
• Knowledge of recent developments and research in mental health/learning disability provision for young people, including government initiatives.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience delivering EMHP or CWP guided self-help interventions; Senior Wellbeing Practitioner or CBT interventions.
• Experience of completing triage calls and initial assessments with children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Experience working with parents (parent led interventions) and involving parents in assessments and where appropriate interventions with young people.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.
• Experience of completing comprehensive risk assessments and managing risks, including implementing safety plans with children and young people.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi- ethnic community in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Experience of working with and making adjustments for SEND and neurodivergent children and young people
• Experience of providing case management and clinical skills supervision to trainee and/or qualified practitioners. If not, a willingness to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting children and young people in an educational setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to service users, families, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to children and young people, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Ability to contain and have difficult conversations with service users, colleagues, supervisees and other staff.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Ability to communicate in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner to service users, families, carers and colleagues

Desirable

• Ability to fluently speak another language

Mental Effort

Essential

• Good time management and prioritisation skills including the ability to manage and plan own diary to accommodate assigned tasks.

Emotional Effort

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload including disclosures of risk to self, abuse and safeguarding disclosures.

Additional Information: Values, Motivation, Personal Qualities, Diversity

Essential

• Welcoming
• Kind
• Positive
• Respectful
• Professional

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MHST South - Watford Base

Willow Tree Primary School, Tolpits Lane

Watford

WD18 6LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide a nursing perspective to the clinical work of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of all aspects of the service. Advise on the suitability of referrals for a nursing-led approach and maintain a clinical caseload of highly complex and challenging cases.

• Undertake highly specialist, holistic assessments of referrals to formulate and implement evidence-based treatment and care plans, utilising appropriate theoretical and conceptual frameworks.

• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and experience to identify, analyse, and interpret highly complex presentations and behavioural patterns. Develop comprehensive formulations to effectively prioritise, engage, and intervene with service users, their carers, and families.

• Provide highly specialist nursing expertise, guidance, consultation, and advice to the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of treatment formulations and care planning.

• Support alternatives to inpatient admission wherever possible through flexible, specialist outreach interventions and assertive engagement within service users' homes and community settings, reducing the risk of disengagement from treatment.

• Deliver effective, person-centred care packages that provide the most appropriate therapeutic response for service users and their families, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.

• Work therapeutically with service users and families experiencing highly complex and emotionally challenging circumstances, including situations involving hostility, conflict, distress, or verbal aggression. Demonstrate the skills required to assess, manage, and de-escalate risk effectively.

• Act as Care Coordinator where required, taking responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans. Ensure the views of service users, carers, family members, referring agencies, and other professionals are fully considered within the care planning process.

• Support eligible service users in accessing social care resources, including personal budgets, direct payments, and other relevant support services.

• Make highly skilled clinical decisions regarding treatment options, drawing upon evidence-based practice, therapeutic models, and an understanding of complex developmental, psychological, social, and family factors that influence presentation and recovery.

• Undertake carers' assessments and facilitate carers' groups to provide education, support, and guidance for relatives and carers affected by eating disorders.

• Deliver care that is culturally sensitive, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of service users and their families. Recognise and address the impact of race, culture, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics on engagement, treatment, and recovery.

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience in safeguarding adults and children, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, local safeguarding procedures, and inter-agency protocols.

• Undertake timely assessments and interventions, including comprehensive risk assessments and risk management planning. Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals regarding the assessment and management of clinical risk.

• Take a leading role in medicines management within the service, working collaboratively with the Medicines Management Team to promote safe prescribing practices, medication adherence, and the safe use, storage, and monitoring of medicines and medical devices.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and governance processes.

• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and mentorship to colleagues, students, and trainees.

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, safeguarding meetings, and professional forums to support high standards of clinical care and patient safety.

• Maintain professional registration and ensure compliance with relevant professional standards, Trust policies, and regulatory requirements.

For a more in-depth Person and Job Description please read the attached documents before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse ( Mental Health/Learning Disability)
• Teaching certificate including annual update (ENB 998), or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD
• Nurse Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• MSc in specific therapeutic treatment modality e.g. systemic practice, cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Post graduate clinical and therapeutic qualification related to the community.

Experience

Essential

• Sound experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
• Experience of nurse independent prescribing for relevant service user group
• Experience of working with service users presenting with emotional/psychological difficulties and challenging behaviour with their families and wider networks in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults
• Experience of teaching and training in practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in mental health/learning disability provision for specific service user group including government initiatives for working with a range of service users with challenging antisocial behaviour in education and the community
• Knowledge of current developments in research and its application with the specific service user group

Skills

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public, professional and academic settings
• Facilitating clinical supervision
• Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and treatment of individual, couples, families and groups frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Prescribing medication for a group of service users, reviewing effectiveness and side effects.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House

Park way

Welwyn Garden City,

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• RGN level one
• NMC registered
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Continuous professional development
• First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience in a hospital clinical environment
• Extensive post registration experience caring for patients with a long-term conditions and/ or a spinal cord injury
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
• Evidence of managing change

Desirable

• Management and leadership Course

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Completion of the Spinal Course, or willingness to work towards
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a onetoone basis and with group
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.

Desirable

• IT literate knowledge of e-whiteboard, Lorenzo and EDMS

Personal qualities

Essential

• Integrity Cares about and knows the importance of doing the right thing and making a difference. Possesses a straight talking and honest, whilst being diplomatic, communication style.
• Ownership Loves being in charge/control and takes full responsibility for the safe discharge of patients. Driven to get things done to ensure that both they and their team achieve. Sets very high standards for themselves, their team and ward
• Delivery Love to be in control and on top of everything that is going on in their area of work Likes to be 'hands on' in the delivery of patient care and discharge Thrives on having lots going on and rise to the challenge of constantly switching between different activities and issues. Possesses a 'can do' approach to problems and will keep going when things are tough.
• Relating Gets a buzz out of developing others and takes great satisfaction from seeing their staff achieve and progress. Pick up on other people's needs sensing when something is wrong. Good at explaining things in simple and straightforward ways that others find easy to understand

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:[email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post.The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Able to work on own and part of a team
• Able to work with all groups of people

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

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:[email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post.The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Able to work on own and part of a team
• Able to work with all groups of people

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

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with excellent programme management and relationship-building skills.

You'll bring:

• A Master's degree or equivalent experience in programme management, healthcare improvement or a related discipline, with evidence of continuing professional development.

• Significant experience leading large, complex transformation programmes across organisational boundaries.

• Strong knowledge of NHS strategy, cancer services and programme delivery.

• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and engage senior stakeholders.

• Experience managing complex budgets, governance and risk.

• Strong analytical skills with experience using performance data to drive improvement.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering change in complex healthcare environments.

• The ability to inspire others and build effective partnerships across the NHS and wider system.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll play a pivotal role in delivering some of the NHS's highest-profile transformation programmes.

You'll work alongside senior clinical leaders, executives and national teams to:

• Improve cancer outcomes across the East Midlands.

• Deliver innovative programmes that shape national policy.

• Influence strategic investment and service redesign.

• Support the adoption of new technologies and models of care.

• Build partnerships across healthcare, academia, public health and the voluntary sector.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Excellent annual leave entitlement.

• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

• A supportive, collaborative and ambitious team environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The post holder will also work across the wider Midlands where required to support regional programmes and national priorities.

Why this role matters

This is more than programme management. It is an opportunity to influence how cancer services are designed and delivered across an entire region, helping thousands of patients receive earlier diagnoses, faster treatment and better outcomes.

If you're ready to lead complex programmes, inspire collaboration across organisational boundaries and make a lasting impact on cancer care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help shape the future of cancer services across the region.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there are barriers to understanding that will need highly developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance, and empathy skills

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant specialist area. Evidence of CPD

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Highly Complex facts or situation that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison to develop strategies, assist strategic objective and ensure team performance/ delivery

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Developing long term strategic plans for service improvement in new areas

Physical Skills

Essential

• Standard Keyboard skills

Responsibilities for patient, client care

Essential

• Incidental patient contact

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Responsible for policy development and implementation across working area and/or organisation where appropriate

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold budgets for services, departments, and major areas of activity, i.e., commissioning services

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Responsible as line manager for several departments and/or service areas. Responsible for designing and delivering relevant training

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Develops documents from relevant information

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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description and main responsibilities of this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE's grade D or above including mathematics and English or equivalent e.g. level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Customer Care or administration experience including recent face to face working with the general public

Experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge of the Receptionist role
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and data protection issues in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working with clinical teams (
• Experience of working with NHS IT systems

Skills

Essential

• Good keyboard/IT skills with the ability to accurately input data
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to demonstrate intiative when balancing work demands
• Ability to work in a pressurised working environment with frequent interruptions
• ood communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients, relatives and other staff groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road, Gorleston-on-Sea

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Orthoptics BMedSci OR BSc (Hons) Orthoptics OR Orthoptics BSc (Hons) OR Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
• To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Medical exemptions for Orthoptists
• Member of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• To have sufficient relevant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics, especially in strabismus and complex ocular motility clinics, with evidence of continuing professional development maintained in a portfolio
• Experience of clinical teaching of Orthoptics.
• Evidence of on-going commitment to continuing professional development following BIOS/HCPC guidelines.
• Visual field examination and interpretation
• Experience of clinical teaching of Orthoptics.
• IT skills

Desirable

• Skilled in use of slit lamp, optic disc imaging and interpretation of visual fields results, or other ophthalmic investigated usually carried out by specialist medical staff
• Experience of research and development activities
• Experience undertaking and presenting audit

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills with adults, carers, parents and children, students and all staff disciplines.
• Evidence of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Ability to produce written reports.
• To be approachable and maintain an excellent rapport with colleagues

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially conflicting information to patients and other stakeholders in an appropriate manner independent of their level of understanding
• Leadership, organisational and negotiating skills
• Ability to use initiative and quickly interpret complex and potentially conflicting clinical information
• Capable of performing sustained high intensity work in a pressurised clinical environment
• Skills of persuasion
• Possesses precise, fine-motor physical examination skills
• Works well autonomously
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Excellent time management
• Conscientious

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) A full master's in advanced clinical Practice which may be via the apprenticeship route
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• (Band 7) Advanced life support qualification ALS or willingness to undertake
• (Band7 & Band 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• (Band 8a) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
• (Band 8a) Advanced life support qualification ALS
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• (Band 8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998

Desirable

• (Band 7) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Significant relevant experience as a qualified ACP
• (Band 8a) Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
• (Band 8a) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP
• (Band7) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off competence of knowledge
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice Evidence of knowledge and expertise in the care and management of Haematology patients
• (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• (Band 8a) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• (Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

Desirable

• (Band 7) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
• (Band 7) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• (Band 7 7 Band 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
• (Band 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
• (Band 8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
• (Band 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• (Band 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP

Desirable

• (Band 7) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Excellent presentation skills
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Commitment to staff development and training
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work 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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Understand and comply with the Trusts policies, Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders.

Understand the Trust-wide financial and operational issues; contribute to the achievement of the Trusts financial objectives

Working within the Finance Team and with ward and departmental managers, assist in improving the quality of the financial service to wards and departments within and outside the Trust

Write and maintain written procedures for tasks within the department

Determine priorities in workload in order to maximise personal productivity and efficiency; treat all data in an appropriate manner (e.g. preparation, storage, retrieval, dissemination)

On an annual basis and at other times during the year assist in the preparation of ward and department budgets; make a note ensure all cost pressures are noted; cost improvements are recorded; check all budgets for reasonableness and amend as appropriate.

Ensure ward and department managers understand their budgets and the impact of cost pressures and cost improvements so that they are aware of any major changes therein; obtain management sign off on all budgets in line with set timetables

Log all budget changes and ensure that each is supported by evidence of their validity (e.g. senior manager sign off, skill mix requests, etc); ensure all movements in and out of Trust reserves are authorised by the Associate Director of Finance; store all documents in an appropriate manner and respond to management and audit queries as they arise.

Process budget and actual transactions accurately in line with departmental timescales at month, quarter and year end; escalate to more Senior Management, if any transaction is out of the norm; raise recurrent and adhoc invoice requests and, where recurrent, work with the Income & Contracts team to put appropriate Service Level Agreements in place.

Carry out regular reconciliations of appropriate accrued and prepaid expenditure and accrued and deferred income to ensure reports reflect the most up to date situation.

Assist in the maintenance of the schedule of delegated authority and the financial report distribution list.

Prepare, in line within the departmental timetable, draft ward and departmental financial reports and review the anomalies and variances with a view to ensuring the final reports are accurate; where there are anomalies and/or major variances, identify causes (e.g. activity/price changes) and prepare reports to show managers what has happened.

Meet with ward and department managers, on a regular basis, to discuss areas of concern in the financial reports (eg unexpected trends, significant variances); respond in reasonable timescales to any request from managers for further analysis of costs and income

To work independently, raising any matters of concern with the Deputy Manager or Senior Manager (Financial Management) as appropriate.

Carry out other recurrent and ad-hoc exercises relating to financial information and advice to all levels of management within the Trust (e.g. General Managers, Associate Directors of Operations, Executive Management and Board members) ensuring that each person has the authority to request such information.

Carry out other recurrent and ad-hoc exercises relating to financial information to organisations and individuals (e.g. NHSI, FOI) ensuring that each has the authority to request such information.

Carry out ad-hoc costing requests in support of budget changes (e.g. skill mix) and/or business cases of varying complexity for internal and Health Economy-wide purposes.

Assist in the preparation of ward & departmental financial forecasts in line with set timetables.

Work with ward & departmental managers to ensure they understand what financial reports are telling them, interpret graphs and reports and assist managers with the formulation of plans to hit their set budgets

Undertake mandatory training as appropriate Information Governance, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education to (A/O level/GCSEs in Maths & English)
• AAT Technician Level/ NVQ Level 4 or similar level of knowledge acquired through experience (see below)
• Microsoft Office training, specifically in Microsoft Excel

Experience

Essential

• One year's work experience in a financial management role/deadline
• At least one year's use of complex Excel techniques (Look ups/Pivots)
• Organising/prioritising own workload

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Meeting internal and external reporting deadlines

Skills

Essential

• Understand the meaning of Financial Management/ Budgetary Control
• IT skills - financial systems, data bases, Microsoft Office suite
• Input data, interpret and communicate routine financial information
• Able to communicate sensitive financial information to colleagues and managers

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS finance regime
• Time management skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Appreciation of importance of Confidentiality of information
• Desire to learn and develop (CPD)

Desirable

• A knowledge/awareness of the Trusts policies

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or Equivalent
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience or be able to evidence/knowledge within a similar therapy assistant setting
• IT knowledge

Desirable

• Experience specifically in the area of Hand Therapy or outpatient setting
• Experience of stock control/stock taking
• To understand the roles of other rehabilitation professionals

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience or working in an Acute NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience in supervision
• Able to demonstrate managing a caseload

Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates team player attributes
• Able to demonstrate communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate reliability and responsibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's (A/9-C/4) or equivalent experience/ qualifications
• NVQ level 2 in health and care or equivalent experience/ qualifications
• Trained in venepuncture with relevant certification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with members of the public
• An understanding of the role of a community phlebotomist

Desirable

• Able to interact with people who feel vulnerable or anxious
• Skilled in difficult venepuncture

Special Skills / Aptitudes

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritise daily workload
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and sensitive and able to cope with the changing needs of the role
• Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
• Knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Able to work unsupervised

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Degree or evidence of actively working towards degree level or evidence of equivalent health care related study
• Post registration A&E course or equivalent study to post graduate level

Desirable

• Master's level study
• Certificate in management and leadership (or equivalent)

Experience/Skills/ Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial post registration emergency nursing experience
• Currently working effectively as a Band 6 in an Emergency Department or emergency care setting
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems
• Clinical supervision experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development.
• Experience of patient flow.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care and treatment of Mental Health patients
• Experience of leading and managing change both personally and as a facilitator
• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and inspire staff and initiate changes.
• Experience of MDT working.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical governance.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Approachable and polite
• IT skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams
• Budget management skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
• Sound knowledge of the principles of and practice of emergency care
• Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
• Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Desirable

• Audit / Research
• Experience of managing QUEST, IPC, IPR, recruitment and section, attendance, roster planning and incident investigation.
• Project management skills

Further Training

Essential

• Commitment to continuous personal development.
• Phlebotomy
• Cannulation
• ECG
• Triage Competency
• TNCC
• ALS
• Trauma Competency Level 1
• Trauma Competency Level 2 or working towards

Desirable

• PNA

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
• Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change.
• Experience of managing staff wellbeing.

Other Factors/Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system.
• Ability to demonstrate inclusive and compassionate leadership.
• Ability to hold the 2936 staffing bleep
• Ability to form professional and interpersonal relationships
• Enthusiastic, curious and assertive
• Able to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Trustworthy, patient and empathetic
• Ability to work autonomously and independently
• Empathetic to patient and staff individual needs
• Self-motivation and ability to empower
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities
• Able to stay calm under pressure and prioritise demands
• Recognise when to seek appropriate support
• Demonstrates PROUD 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.

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills

• Confident managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

• Experienced in project support, administration or programme coordination

• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and reporting tools

• Able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

• Experience of supporting projects or programmes within the NHS or a similar complex organisation

• Knowledge of project management processes and administrative systems

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.

Why join us?

Working within the East Midlands Cancer Alliance offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformational programmes that improve cancer outcomes across eight NHS provider organisations.

In return, we offer:

• A varied and rewarding role with real regional impact

• Opportunities to work alongside experienced programme managers and clinical leaders

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Excellent NHS pension and annual leave entitlement

• Learning and development opportunities

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Working arrangements

The post is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including visits to provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and partner organisations. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.

Join us

If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy coordinating complex programmes and want to be part of a team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we'll help improve cancer services and outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area;
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis;

Communication skills

Essential

• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills;
• Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters.
• Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills

Analytical

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Skills for supporting project management.

Management Skills

Essential

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

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Autonomy

Essential

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

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the region and occasionally beyond.

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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Orthoptics BMedSci OR . BSc (Hons) Orthoptics OR . Orthoptics BSc (Hons) OR . Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
• To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Postgraduate plus further training relevant to sub-specialist practice e.g. higher degree e.g. MSc OR . Relevant short courses and experience to a Masters level
• Accredited clinical tutors' course

Desirable

• Role of clinical advisor or active involvement in a BIOS extended role clinical advisory group
• Post masters experience in specialist area developing advanced clinical skills and leadership
• Leadership qualification
• Medical exemptions for Orthoptists

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice, both in theory and practical knowledge in a range of clinical areas, particularly in neuro-orthoptics
• Knowledge and experience of clinical matters beyond direct clinical role
• Significant advanced clinical experience in assessment & management of patients with active and sight-threatening disease across multiple areas of specialist clinical practice
• Evidence of on-going commitment to continuing professional development following BIOS/HCPC guidelines.
• Visual field examination and interpretation
• Experience of clinical teaching of Orthoptics.
• IT skills

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• To be approachable and maintain an excellent rapport with colleagues
• Good verbal and written communication skills with adults, carers, parents and children, students and all staff disciplines.
• Evidence of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Ability to produce written reports

Desirable

• Skilled in use of slit lamp, optic disc imaging and interpretation of visual fields results, or other ophthalmic investigations usually carried out by specialist medical staff
• Experience of research and development activities
• Experience undertaking and presenting audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially conflicting information to patients and other stakeholders in an appropriate manner independent of their level of understanding
• Leadership, organisational and negotiating skills
• Ability to use initiative and quickly interpret complex and potentially conflicting clinical information
• Capable of performing sustained high intensity work in a pressurised clinical environment
• Skills of persuasion
• Possesses precise, fine-motor physical examination skills
• Works well autonomously
• Self-motivated
• Conscientious
• Enthusiastic
• Excellent time management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Orthoptic Department

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Surgical Foundation Course
• Other surgical/medical training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of management / leadership skills
• Evidence of working with vascular and urology patients

Desirable

• Practice assessor/supervisor training
• Evidence of coaching / mentoring staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of leading a team / shift
• Evidence of prioritising and managing staff to achieve safe staffing levels

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to act as decision maker
• Evidence of engagement with governance processes

Service Development

Essential

• Evidence of long length of stay meetings

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Communicates well in a clear and concise manner and good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices.
• Positive approach to service provision.
• Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice.

Desirable

• Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Experience

Essential

• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the public.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.

Desirable

• Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are attached as supporting documents to the bottom right of this screen.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of clerical processes.
• Efficient and accurate word processing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365. Good understanding of a range of routine work procedures and practices.
• Sound knowledge of the work and scope of the service to act as a point of information for Trust staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's English and Maths A-C or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Qualified at NVQ 2 or equivalent experience or equivalent work experience.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive use of Office and Outlook, including word, excel, email and internet.
• Previous experience working within a team.
• Administrative 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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support coordination and delivery of clinical audit and NICE activity across the Trust. Undertake data validation, analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and quality of outputs Maintain systems, registers and tracking processes to support oversight and assurance Contribute to governance reporting and communication of key information Work collaboratively with clinical services, corporate teams and external audit/NICE providers Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and data governance requirements

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of working with data, data input and analysis
• Experience of using spreadsheets or databases to manage and analyse data
• Experience of progress tracking or coordinating workstreams, action logs or processes
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst managing competing priorities
• Experience of ordering/procurement
• Experience of use and maintenance of web-pages
• Knowledge of MS office applications, excel, powerpoint and MS Access

Desirable

• Qualification or training in clinical audit, data analysis, QI or information management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the supervision of cleaning methods and frequencies in a designated area of the hospital, ensuring that the required standards are achieved.
• To supervise the domestic assistants, to ensure that their duties are carried out safely and using correct procedures and materials at frequencies laid down in the specification of work.
• Also the training of domestics to use machinery and the correct methods of cleaning.
• To ensure timely completion of PLB/appraisals for domestic staff.
• To ensure all mandatory training is completed on time.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of technical aspects of the job, e.g. machinery, cleaning materials, products and processes

Skills

Essential

• Supervisory, leadership and motivation skills
• Good communication skills
• IT skills essential to the role.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in domestic services environment

Desirable

• Previous experience in the Cleaning Industry
• Previous Supervisory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification such as BICS (or working towards)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
• Observe, assess and respond to personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
• Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
• As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
• Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
• Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake and fluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
• Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
• Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment.
• To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
• Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
• Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
• Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
• Participate in team handovers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging 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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting the Ward / Department to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors.
• Report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse.
• Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times.
• Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment.
• Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department.
• May undertake administrative and clinical duties as required.
• To abide by Trust policies and procedures.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oBasic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
• oUnderstanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of basic safeguarding

SKILLS

Essential

• oGood literacy and numeracy skills
• oGood organisational skills
• oUse electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information, make appropriate use of the eRecord system
• oBasic IT skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of previously working in a health care setting

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• oNVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / 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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs.

At our home in Leeds, you will be working with young people who have diagnosed eating disorders, alongside a variety of mental health diagnoses. Our young people often use self-harm and compensatory behaviours as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Your role will be required to support the young people through their eating complexities, including meal support, food and fluid documentation and post meal support. You will also support and help to manage incidents of self-harm and other risk-taking behaviours. Some of our young people have physical health concerns which require close monitoring and documenting - full training for this is provided. A number of our young people are preparing for independence too, to move on from the home into the community. Therefore, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: discovering different education routes, accessing public transport and appointments independently and supporting them to self-administer their own medication. Our young people are all unique and have different interests, they engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, pottery painting and watching theatre plays, so there will never be a dull moment when you are on shift.

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. Experience of working with service users who have eating disorders would be beneficial but key is a good understanding of nutrition, You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Has NVQ Level 2 qualification in in care or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 qualification in care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a team
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
• Good understanding of Nutrition

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with service users who have eating disorders

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• An understanding of the issues young people may face
• Excellent observation and communication skills as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
• Able to work shifts within 24 hour/ 7 days per week rota (including some bank holidays)
• To have a clean manual driving licence , not automatic

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• A non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
• Ability to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
• Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
• Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.
• Excellent telephone manner, polite, professional and relay accurate information to the manager.

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

Care In Mind

Address

Maplehurst Residential Service

Moortown

LS17 5PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full detailsand requirementsof the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification by RMN, AHP Social Worker

Desirable

• Degree
• Evidence of post registration study.
• Approved training in CYPMHS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
• Effective Care Co-ordination
• Care Planning and evaluation
• Quality and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working with young people
• Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively.
• Possess good listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Professional attitude
• Flexibility
• Possess a caring, compassionate and empathic attitude

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respect
• Enthusiasm
• Support

Knowledge

Essential

• Health & Safety/Risk Management Mental Health Act
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Recourse and Recovery Centre

Dragon Lane

Whiston

L355DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as an Occupational Therapist within the Frailty Virtual Ward Team.
• To provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment, intervention, treatment and discharge planning to complex and highly complex patients within specialist area evidencing high level problem solving, reasoning skills and independence of judgement.
• To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary virtual ward team and provide day to day supervision of junior and support staff and students working in the specialist area.
• The specialist practitioner is clinically in charge for the Occupational Therapy Service within the area of practice providing highly specialist knowledge within the Trust and externally to therapists and other health care professionals from secondary and primary care.
• To maintain clinical records.
• To be responsible for own continued professional development.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in OT
• State registered with Health & Care Professions Council
• Member of BAOT
• Post graduate experience
• Current UK driving licence

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• In-depth clinical knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
• Highly developed understanding of OT process within acute setting
• In-depth knowledge of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
• Extensive knowledge of a range of disability equipment
• Extensive knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
• Highly specialist knowledge of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
• Excellent understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
• Good knowledge of clinical governance
• Evidence of CPD
• Significant post-registration experience including experience within physical health
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g., reduced mobility
• Team management
• Experience in supervising staff
• Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
• Knowledge of team dynamics and team building

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
• Supervisory, team management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to personal and service development
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Desirable

• IT skills
• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)