Job description

Job responsibilities

GENERAL

• Responsible for ensuring, in conjunction with the ward team, that the cleaning standards meet the agreed levels, and that any shortfalls are dealt with quickly. Assist with the cleaning and catering tasks as described in works schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring the day area, dining room and interview rooms, are kept clean, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
• Responsible for the cleaning of patients en-suite bedrooms and that they are kept clean and free of clutter at all times, and that the ward is tidy throughout.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and assisting with a programme of curtain changing throughout the ward, in line with Trust policy.
• Responsible for ensuring that following the patients discharge, the en-suite bedroom is cleaned and equipped in preparation for the next admission.
• Responsible for ensuring patients personal clothing is washed and correctly stored.
• Responsible for ordering of consumables and other supplies, ensuring that these are correctly stored, and used in rotation.
• Responsible for assisting nursing staff in cleaning medical equipment.
• To attend all mandatory and non mandatory training as required.
• To be responsible for all patients meals, snacks and beverages including special diets, adhering to standards and procedures and training practices for the delivery and service of all meals.
• Responsible for ensuring the ward complies with the Trust Food hygiene policy i.e fridge temperature and brings to the Clinical Managers attention any no compliance.
• It is everyone responsible to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
• Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.

PROFESSIONAL

• Responsible for engaging in the Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
• Responsible for reporting to the Haden helpdesk any medical and/or electrical equipment that need repairing and requires PAT testing, and keeping up to date records of reports, defects and follow up action.
• Responsible for reporting any instances of Pest control to relevant Supervisor, Facilities/Hotel Services Manager/Ward Manager.
• Responsible for answering telephones in the absence of nursing staff.
• Responsible for safeguarding the welfare and safety of staff, patients, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies and procedures relating to security

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Housekeeping Diploma or NVQ 2 Support Service qualification or equivalent qualification. Level 2 Food Hygiene.

Desirable

• NVQ2 Customer care.COPC Certificate. Infection Control.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a Housekeeping/Support Services role Understanding importance /relevance of good food hygiene practice. Ability to deal with complaints and any other issues.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Housekeeping/Support Services role Understanding importance /relevance of good food hygiene practice. Ability to deal with complaints and any other issues.
• Food Service experience.

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal & written communication skills. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Ability to use own Initiative when necessary. Able to work alone, or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Able to report & feedback effectively.

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise tasks.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Drive and enthusiasm. Calm disposition. Non-judgemental approach. Empathy towards Service Users Ability to prioritise tasks.

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach Able to work unsociable hours. The post holder will be required to work across SSL/Trust Sites. Full, clean Driving Licence. Good Attendance record

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

Summerhill Services Limited

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.

Desirable

• Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
• Experience of laboratory techniques and automation

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence Produce routine and complex treatment plans, in accordance with relevant clinical protocols. Check that all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Co-register images from different sources; evaluating the validity of the co-registration. Accurately outline anatomical volumes from CT scans for Gross Tumour Volumes and Organs at Risk, where trained. Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions. Check treatment plans generated by other staff for accuracy and appropriateness prior to treatment commencing. Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups and take an active role in introducing new equipment and clinical techniques.

People/Management Excellence Participate in the training of trainee Physicists, student Radiographers, and Medical staff.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring Participate in the acceptance testing, commissioning and routine quality assurance programs for radiotherapy planning software. Assist in producing written protocols for treatment planning as part of the departments Quality System. Participate fully in implementing and maintaining this system. Keep careful records of all work performed. Assist in the maintenance of the Treatment Planning Database and production of management statistics. Able to report on the data. Participate in the QA of new radiotherapy trials; and plan patients according to current approved trial protocols.

Professional Responsibilities Manage own work and prioritise it on a day to day basis working flexibly where necessary. Participate in the IPEM or other agreed Continuing Personal Development (CPD) scheme. To remain up to date regarding the latest scientific and technical developments and their applications within radiotherapy physics. This to be achieved by journal reading, internet research, and attending suitable seminars and training courses as part of CPD and in furthering the work of the department. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Rules.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Vocational degree, Radiotherapy degree or equivalent to BSc level
• RCT registration as a Technologist; or HCPC registration, as a Radiographer

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation, relevant or transferrable to NHS radiotherapy practice
• Experience of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning
• A good awareness of the workings of computerised treatment planning systems, including their underlying algorithms and inherent strengths and weaknesses

Desirable

• Experience of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatment planning
• Experience with Eclipse

Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of treatment planning and radiation dosimetry, applicable to NHS radiotherapy treatment
• Proven ability to take responsibility for organising workflow in a high-pressure clinical environment
• Able to evaluate a treatment plan produced by other staff members
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy treatment
• Proven ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
• Proven ability to analyse and report data using appropriate format
• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of radiographic procedures in Radiotherapy

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am - late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment

Desirable

• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Housekeeper opportunity available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 1 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous experience in an NHS acute hospital
• Evidence of IPC knowledge

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• General awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and processes.
• Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• General awareness of Food Hygiene regulations and processes.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Desirable

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

So what is in it for you?

Flexible working;Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.

Types of flexibility could include:

• Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
• Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
• Compressed hours usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
• Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
• Set shift patterns to allow for predictability

NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government

Annual Leave:Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)

Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.

In addition, there is more;

Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.

Health & Wellbeingincluding counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.

Learning & Developmentincluding Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research

Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.

Rewards & Recognitionincluding staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

Maximum score 4

• DipCOT or BSc OT
• Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

Maximum score 2

• BAOT Member

Experience

Essential criteria

Maximum score 2

• A range of practice education experience

Skills

Essential criteria

Maximum score 6

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable criteria

Maximum score 2

• Teaching skills

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

Maximum score 2

• Enthusiasm for the profession

Desirable criteria

Maximum score 4

• Ability to travel in the county
• Driving License

ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.

We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England Our NHS People Promise

As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.

We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community if the below applies to you.

You are:

• A Service Leaver
• A Veteran
• A Military Reserve
• A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
• Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces

Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• DipCOT or BSc OT
• Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration

Desirable

• BAOT Member

Experience

Essential

• A range of practice education experience

Skills

Essential

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Teaching Skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the profession

Desirable

• Ability to travel in the county
• Driving License

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Boston Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston base +1

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Senior Therapy Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Must have a relevant level 3 NVQ or an equivalent level of experiential knowledge and experience in an appropriate area.
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience in a related health care setting

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

• To be computer literate, able to use hospital computer systems and to be able to use data bases for audit following appropriate training
• To have the ability to show initiative and manage own workload, but to seek advice when appropriate

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Wirral

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1 st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of team work
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience
• Student nurse assessor
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
• Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
• Competent in organizing own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Good time management
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrow Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job overview & attached job description for further information about the Healthcare Cleaning Professional position available within WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Experience of working in a cleanliness role within a healthcare or education setting

Desirable

• General education
• Good standard of English

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH634JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• Application completed in Full. Including Driving qualifications

Education/ Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ in customer care/support services (or working towards)
• Health and safety training
• Lifting and moving training
• Fire safety training

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Basic life skills
• Health and safety awareness

Desirable

• People-orientated environment
• Experience in hospital or similar environment
• Driving passenger transport or delivery vehicles
• Knowledge of one or more of Trust sites.
• Knowledge of NHS plans, targets and initiatives
• Basic computer Skills

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Physically fit
• Flexibility towards working arrangements
• Caring and understanding approach
• Keeps calm under pressure and in difficult situations
• Interested in self- development

Other Requirements

Essential

• Clean, full driving license

Desirable

• Trust Authorised Driver

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

HRI / CHH

Hull Royal Infirmary

Hull

HU3 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Electrical Shift Engineer

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The role of Electrical Shift Engineer is a rewarding and entrusted position within the Estates team at St James’s University Hospital.

the successful candidate must have a minimum of a Level 3 electrical qualification.

The successful candidate will work as part of a shift team and work shifts four on, four off consisting, of two days followed by two nights

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio of equipment and systems, which allow the successful candidate to gain experience in a huge range of areas and in a variety of environments.

They will form part of a dynamic team committed to pushing the boundaries, working together to achieve the desired results and the best outcome for our patients. You will work on complex systems, carry out dynamic risk assessments, work autonomously as required, organising and rectifying reactive works and carrying out statutory planned maintenance items to ensure maximum availability of equipment to minimize any downtime. The ethos is to put patients first and work towards a collective goal.

Team building and working are at the core of what we do to ensure that collectively we give of our best. The role will offer training opportunities to help develop the successful candidate who will work with outside agencies, other Trust departments, specialised maintenance contractors and valued partners. A real opportunity to enhance and develop your career.

The successful candidate will work as part of the shift team, alongside their mechanical counterpart. You will be responsible for carrying out Statutory PPM works as directed by their respective Estates Officer, utilise Estates engineering systems such as K2, interrogate the BEMS, and support and liaise extensively with other CSU's, contractors and outside agencies.

The position covers a wide spectrum of responsibility supported by an on-call Estates Manager out of normal working hours. Often it is the first point of call for Estates related issues or emergencies such as fires and floods/equipment breakdowns and, as such, the successful candidate will need to have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure as part of a team coupled with a solid engineering knowledge base.

The role will focus upon making safe first and foremost then working on engineering solutions to enhance and support clinical colleagues in treating patients. The ability to work with other trades, problem solve, interpret work drawings, learn new techniques, undergo training, carry out assessments are all key elements of the role. The role is about being organised, professional and working to the HTM's and other guidance documentation and also providing the necessary supporting documentation/feedback.

The role can be challenging but rewarding and is one of the most important in terms of both patient and staff contact.

Contact details:

Anthony Hallinan

[email protected]

Estates Manager - Operations

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large trust that has real aspirations to provide the best possible care for our patients which is driven through our Leeds Way Values. These epitomise our way of working in terms of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered to be the best that we can be.

The Estates team embrace this and focus upon doing our best, giving staff the opportunities to feel valued and have a real career and to make a difference in what we do. Innovation and challenging the norm are key fundamentals in what we do. The challenge will always be to move boundaries, develop strategies that work better and embrace technology to improve our service. The team at St James's is quite small and tight knit yet has a significant impact upon the patient experience and our collective goal is to be best that we can, embrace change and give of our best.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

• To communicate effectively with Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintained and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their areas of responsibility
• To ensure that job descriptions are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000, HTM’s, working practices and Permit to Work Systems
• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications in electrical or mechanical installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
• Provide written job descriptions for new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice guidance
• Have a thorough knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
• Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
• Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services.
• Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary.
• The postholder will be expected to help develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as appropriate
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies.
• Utilise the Works Management System for recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant Histories.
• Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of technical reports.
• Carry out maintenance and repair to building sanitary and water distribution systems inline with HSE guidance.

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on this vacancy please see job description & person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Education to degree or diploma level in relevant subject or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification (e.g. PTLLS)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Relevant knowledge of subject(s) covered in the mandatory / core curriculum including legislation and guidance
• Fully conversant with MS Word / Excel / Access / Outlook / Powerpoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a professional telephone manner
• Good analytical and data skills with attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to respond with tact and empathy when communicating or dealing with sensitive information

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing and delivering training and education training/ programmes
• Experience of teaching
• Experience of evaluation and quality enhancement processes
• Relevant Knowledge of subject(s) covered in the mandatory / core curriculum including legislation and guidance

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hosptial

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Equivalent
• Min 18months post qualification Radiography experience
• Red Dot Course completion

Desirable

• Post qualification CT Experience
• Post qualification Interventional radiography & fluoroscopy experience
• Post qualification MRI Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be aware of the importance of providing accurate meals for Patients with special dietary/cultural requirements

Prepare salad, sandwiches and other basic food items for patients, staff and visitors.

Support patient meal services, by loading bulk trolleys or ward level service of meals.

Undertake basic cooking, e.g. cooking buffets and breakfast items under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.

To clean equipment and premises on a daily basis in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules using the appropriate equipment and chemicals. This will include cleaning floors, walls and surfaces.

To undertake deep clean of all catering equipment within the department.

Adhering to Food Hygiene Standards and Trust policy and procedures.

Responsible for deliveries, stock control and cleanliness of stock areas and raise shortfalls immediately to the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.

Responsible for checking, cleaning and refilling vending machines and 24 hour catering stores. Completing all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) documentation and sales controls for audit purposes.

To assist customers who are experiencing problems associated with vending machines and resolve on behalf of the customer.

To answer and resolve telephone queries and respond to requests from departments accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrates role requirements to new starters.

To be responsible for setting up meeting rooms and preparing food for special functions, including the preparation of beverages and buffet items, and then following this clearing of the venue and washing up as required ensuring all items are returned to the restaurant.

To wash up ward level patient equipment when required.

To dispose of all waste food and refuse in a hygienic manner and in accordance with the Trust Waste Management Policy.

To prepare servery area and restaurant prior to service to ensure that all areas and display counters are attractively and properly presented at the start of the service and are replenished throughout the opening times.

To prepare refrigerated commodities.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training

Essential

• GCSEs or good basic education
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Customer Service or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Relevant catering experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene; control of substances; hazard analysis etc
• Manual handling skills
• Cash handling skills
• Basic computer skills
• Communicate information effectively to patients, staff & visitors

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Be able to make decisions in the absence of supervision
• Physically be able to push and pull catering equipment
• Physically able to twist, turn, bend, stretch during duties
• Physically able to work in a hot/cold environment
• Physically able to move medium loads of food
• Ability to communicate verbally with a diverse group of people
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional way

Other job requirements

Essential

• To be flexible to meet the needs of the service by covering all shifts to ensure service continuity

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

5 Mill Pool Road

Birmingham

B5 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user. Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service users support in order to deliver the support package. Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services. Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, feedback and manage risk to ensure risk is minimised. Work in a safe manner using a positive risk-taking approach, ensuring the health and safety policies of Mental Health Bristol are implemented and fully adhered to ensure all safeguarding issues are properly managed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
• Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
• Experience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and priorities

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
• A years 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

Second Step

Address

Speedwell Centre

Whitefield Road

Brisol

BS5 7TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a point of contact, receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival, providingreception services for patients, carers, staff, public, internal, and external customers.Sort and prioritise incoming queries in line with the written guidance.Respond to all telephone, e-mail and general enquiries ensuring that appropriate messagesare emailed, or action is taken, escalating enquiries as and when required.Provide demographic details of cases when requested.Liaise with colleagues at all levels both within the team and across other agencies and inother organisations to request and compile health information in a timely manner.Responsibility for arranging clinics, booking appointments and associated data entryincluding the retrieval and maintenance of electronic patient records.Responsibility of creating new records and discharging records on the electronic recordssystem.Ensuring the maintenance of the referral pathway process following Service proceduresincluding liaison with other agencies and seeking consent as necessary.Input patient sensitive/confidential information onto patient administration systemensuring accuracy, updating information as appropriate.Record accurate and timely contact notes with patients on electronic record in line withTrust record keeping policy.The post holder will propose any necessary changes of local protocols to aid serviceimprovement, and to ensure that all standard operating procedures and guidancedocuments are kept up to date.Maintain appropriate supplies for the team, being responsible for all necessary ordering ofsupplies/ equipment.Produce statistics, documents and reports using various computerised systems asappropriate for example data relating to key performance indicators.To highlight any operational concerns regarding administrative systems so that they can bereviewed.Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure that rotas are up to date andshared with the appropriate person.Participate in all necessary mandatory and targeted training to update skills and knowledge.Maintain comprehensive electronic health records as per standard operating procedures.Deal with all communications/correspondence confidentially as per InformationGovernance Policy and information sharing guidance.Supervision of other administrative support staff.To ensure the creation of new clinical records.Facilitating and contributing to meetings including booking meeting rooms, arrangingrefreshments, taking, and circulating notes and agendas as necessary. Meetings includebut not limited to MDT meetings and service / team meetingsSupport diary management as required. To work with others to plan ahead and managediary commitments ensuring equal balance and best use of time for meeting commitments.To participate and be engaged in service improvement initiatives/ activities to enhancequality of patient care. For example, participation in task and finish groups. The post holdershall as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in theprovision of community services, mental health care, addiction services and learningdisability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support theobjectives of the Trust.Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability,Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support in all activities and interactions with employees,service users and other stakeholders.Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties.

Comply with the Duty of Candour, defined by Francis as: 'The volunteering of all relevantinformation to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services,whether or not the information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or areport about that provision has been made.Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services for all.Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.Value the contribution of the patient/ service user voice.Operate within any organisational codes of practice or those from a relevant professionalbody.Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communicationswith staff, service users and other stakeholders.Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data andensuring all personally identifiable information is protected and used only for the purposesfor which it was intended.Comply with all health and safety legislation and local policies and procedures.Adhere to all organisational policies.Have knowledge and understanding of technology in the workplace which is sufficient tomaintain their efficiency and also how technology can empower service users in a digitalenvironment.Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to the staff responsibilities that it sets out forNHS employees.Attend a one day Just and Learning & Civility and Respect training workshop.Be an ambassador for Just & Learning and Civility & Respect following the training.Positively advocate the just and learning culture within your team.

Be a confident supporter and implementer of the Trust CARES Values including Civility &Respect within your team.Support their team/ services to create a positive environment for Just and Learning Culture.Participate in Just and Learning Culture events.Bring Just and Learning Culture updates/ information to the attention of team membersand other MCT colleagues they work with.

Support and encourage the sharing of concerns about the safety and quality of care withsenior leaders with the aim of improving safety and quality.Actively participate in creating an open culture within your team so that concerns anddifficulties can be discussed safely and respectfully.Speaking up in the event that they are exposed to incivility between colleagues in theworkplace #iwillspeakup.Listening and understanding others who have concerns and taking a collaborative approachto work towards a solution to improve civility and respect.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable

• OCR or equivalent
• Customer Service Qualification

Knowledge/experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Experience of using patient administration systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work.
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Ability to develop databases
• Computerised information systems

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of supervising other secretarial/administrative staff

Skills

Essential

• Keyboard / Word Processing / Data Input
• Good communicator (verbal/written)
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel across the Trust

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

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 Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

V7 Building /Numerous locations Citywide

Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *HCPC/RCOT Registered OT
• *Evidence of experience working within the frail or elderly patient cohort
• *Evidence of post registration CPD/ post registration qualification in an appropriate area relevant to banding

Desirable

• *Evidence of falls specialist experience
• *Evidence of leadership training/experience
• *Health assessment qualification
• *Evidence of experience supporting students

Experience

Essential

• *Demonstrates relevant and recent clinical experience enabling the post holder to assess and manage a caseload of patients with complex needs.
• *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting within a complex health care setting.
• *Experience of working in a community setting
• *Experience of comprehensive clinical assessment of patients
• *Knowledge of safeguarding issues/ procedures
• *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
• *Experienced in supporting the development and delivering education / training of junior staff / others
• *Experience of clinical audit / monitoring of standards / practice / benchmarking
• *Sound understanding of evidence based practice and its application
• *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance

Desirable

• *Knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
• *Specific experience in Falls prevention

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action
• *Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues
• *Ability to work autonomously , manage / prioritise own workload across competing priorities
• *Ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgment and decision making , supported by theoretical knowledge
• *Ability to deliver evidence based care that is responsive to the needs of patients and carers
• *Ability to work in partnership with patient / carers and other health and social care professionals
• *Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues, patients, the public and others
• *Ability to work under pressure , manage and prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• *Be IT literate to a good standard and willingness to develop IT skills for audit and data collection and to find and appraise evidence
• *Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• *An ability to cope with moving / manoeuvring patients / equipment on a daily basis
• *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
• *An ability to concentrate and produce comprehensive documentation following an initial assessment
• *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations
• *Be able to work within the requirements of the 7 day working scheme which will include weekend working
• *To possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
• *Able to manage a combination of mobile working and working from base location
• *To work within core service hours (8am -- 4pm) managing clinical caseload and own time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interview Date: week commencing 19/10/2026

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective perioperative care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures. You will contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities, helping to ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements and best practice standards.

As a Band 5 practitioner, you will work closely with registered and unregistered colleagues, apprentices, students and learners, contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical knowledge and leadership skills through structured training, education and mentorship opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Elective Surgical Hub and build a rewarding career within a supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.

All applicants are required to have current UK NMC registration, with evidence of registrant clinical practice in the UK, or be a final-year nursing student studying in the UK.

The Chapel Allerton Theatre Team consistently delivers exceptional elective care through clinical excellence, innovation and collaboration. From advancing robotic-assisted surgery to nurturing an inclusive, supportive culture, the team achieves outstanding patient outcomes while creating an environment where colleagues and learners thrive.

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the perioperative patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.

Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.

Qualifications - Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Willing to undergo training as necessary

Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Qualifications - Desirable

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Experience - Essential criteria

Current issues in health care

Understanding of the principles of patient centred care

Experience - Desirable

Insight into clinical speciality.

Skills & behaviours - Essential

Caring and motivated

Reliable and trustworthy

Willingness to learn and develop their role

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to act professionally at all times

Skills & Behaviours - Desirable

Capable of lateral thinking

Our Trust values

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

We are.

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.

• To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service forthe prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.

• To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.

• To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.

• To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.

• Please note, HMP Bristol operate a 24/7 service.

Shift pattern: 3 x 12.5-hour shifts (7:00am7:30pm) per week for 3 weeks and 4 x 12.5 hour shifts (7:00am7:30pm) on the 4th week. Where possible, one shift will be protected for mandatory training, supervision, and administration on-site.

• 2 weekends in every 6-week roster including both Saturday and Sunday.
• 1 set of 3-night shifts every 12-week roster including 2 per annum on weekends (7:00pm7:30am)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification - NMC
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5
• Working knowledge or clear interest in prison/offender healthcare
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations. Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and to plan ahead.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Training or CPD related to accessibility, inclusive communication or assistive technology

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced written communication and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret diagrams, visual content and complex written information
• Knowledge of accessibility standards in digital document production

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in roles requiring high level written communication, proofreading and accuracy
• Experience interpreting and restructuring complex information for different audiences
• Experience producing accessible documents compatible with assistive technologies

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Strand House

Preston

PR1 8UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management responsibilities

Support and teach junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice.

Recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training.

Lead and coordinate junior staff and the wider care team in the management of difficult situations and de-escalation, developing resilience and strategies to manage, including on leading staff and patient de-briefing sessions.

Demonstrate an in-depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times.

Teach junior staff to understand the legal frameworks that support their practice

Leadership

Develop the clinical practice of junior members of staff, including newly qualified staff.

Act as shift co-ordinator when allocated to provide a point of contact for all enquiries, working in partnership with the team manager and the wider MDT to coordinate the shift.

Deputise for the team manager in their absence and be accountable for the care and management of team, including maintaining communication with the Borough Crisis Manager and other senior staff.

Assist the team manager in ensuring the team is safely staffed, prioritising, and deploying resources within budgetary parameters and escalating concerns to managers where appropriate in accordance with HR policies and procedures.

Support the team manager to investigate incidents and complaints: compile reports and disseminate this information to management.

Recognise practice that needs improvement and work in partnership with the team manager to ensure appropriate action is taken to address it.

Support the team manager to ensure mandatory and statutory training are up to date for all staff.

Facilitate the induction of new staff and students.

Support the team manager to ensure all newly qualified band 5 staff have undertaken their induction and preceptorship.

Support the team manager to ensure all qualified nurses are engaged with the revalidation process.

Maintain your status as a mentor/sign-off mentor and participate in training of students.

Encourage band 5 nurses to undertake and develop their mentorship skills.

Attend and participate in regular personal development, ensuring compliance with all mandatory training requirements. Maintaining a work development portfolio and complying with all requirements of NMC/ HCPC revalidation.

Clinical

Be able to conduct comprehensive mental state examinations.

Demonstrate and apply an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and how these may present in practice, including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors, especially in the older adult population

Deliver a range of clinical interventions with patients.

Be able to conduct a detail risk assessment, with clear formulation of risk and suitable risk management plan.

Work autonomously within the parameters of the role, leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational, and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Be confident to take positive risks to support patients within the environment that most suits their needs.

Lead on and undertake activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met.

Co-ordinate and evaluate collaborative patient centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Provide accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers.

Liaise and work positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations.

Administer, and monitor the side-effects of, medication and monitoring service user compliance.

Ensure safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

Lead and support/teach junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service users own experience and clinical judgment.

Support and supervise junior staff to develop the management of care needs through: Initial data collection; Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress; Feedback and discussion; Producing reports and in-care reviews; Devising a plan of care and interventions in partnership with service user, carer, and MDT.

Coordinate junior staff and the wider care team in providing hands-on care to service users and evaluating processes of care delivered. This will include undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non- judgmental way

Recognise and value patients as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the patients respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity.

Develop care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT, and family/carers.

Ensure the monitoring and recording of patient clinical observations are undertaken, such as physical observations and vital signs and treating or escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that does not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional for treatment.

Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support.

Implement the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest.

Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions

Escort service users, as required, in line with Trust policies.

Advocate for patients needs and rights within Trust policy.

Encourage and empower patients to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/ AHP/ Social worker
• Evidence of post qualification training in relevant area
• Formal training/ demonstratable evidence as Practice Educator/ Assessor/ Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant clinical experience (older people's mental health, crisis experience, community experience)
• Experience of providing supervision to junior colleagues/ students
• Experience conducting crisis assessment/ reviews and risk assessment

Desirable

• Experience of shift co-ordination/ deputising for senior colleagues

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing demands under pressure
• Car driver with license and access to vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit/ research

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bexleyhealth centre

Bexleyhealth centre

bexleyheath

DA68DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree qualification or equivilent
• Health and Care Professions Council - License to Practice
• Evidence of successful completion of Masters degree or specialist development and training such as aphasiology, CCD, advanced dysphagia
• Experiential and advanced training as evidenced by highly structured self-directed study using regular appraisal of research & evidence base for specialist clinical area.
• Attendance at regular CEN group

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience of working in the field of Neurology/ Neurosciences/ Neurorehabilitation
• Assessment, treatment and management of highly complex clients with acquired neurological communication disorders; apraxia, aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria
• Working with clients with highly complex dysphagia
• Coaching / developing reflective clinical practice in less experienced staff.
• Counselling in a supervisory role with staff, and rehabilitative/ supportive role with clients and carers
• Developing and delivering education and training packages.
• Advising/ providing second opinions.
• Clinical audit, applying the principles of research methodology
• Undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff
• Undertaking recruitment & selection
• Facilitating evidence-based groups for specialist treatment

Desirable

• Leadership role within speech and language therapy

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
• Excellent concentration, analytical and reflection skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities

Knowledge

Essential

• Well established knowledge of assessment tools and treatment rationales relevant to this client group with speech, language and communication and swallowing difficulties
• Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Sound knowledge of the roles of other professionals in health, social care and voluntary sector involved with this client group
• Established knowledge of relevant National policies and procedures
• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/ audit/ quality improvement
• Good knowledge of standards of record keeping

Other

Essential

• Physically fit to meet requirements of post
• Team player

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary’s Hospital,

Roehampton

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Share information effectively and concisely for a range of situations and contexts to ensure safety and continuity of care
• Member of the multi-disciplinary team and active participation in team meetings.
• To undertake mental health assessments including Risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team
• Have a key role in working with a wide range of health professionals and other partners and agencies to reduce health inequalities and promote access to mainstream health services
• Work as partners with individuals and their families, providing advice and support, anticipating health needs, promoting self-care and enabling people to be as independent and involved as possible
• Represent the service and or individual service users at multi-disciplinary meetings, taking a lead role where appropriate
• Communicate often complex information effectively to service users and carers, using alternative methods of communication where appropriate, to maximise treatment potential, whilst ensuring an understanding of risk and benefits of assessment and treatment / interventions.
• Communicate effectively with individuals who may display extreme levels of agitation, including aggression and violence
• Communicating sensitive information to staff, service users and carers.
• Contribute to the communication of complex information at all levels
• Provide advice and teaching to service users, their family and carers, health professionals within the team and LSCFT AND the wider health community, public, voluntary and private agencies.

Further details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document.

If you would like further information about this post please do not hesitate to contact: Ian Holbourn (Team Manager) [email protected] / 01772 406642 or Fiona Andrews (Clinical Lead) [email protected] / 01772 406642.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse, Learning Disability
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Degree qualification in relevant subject or demonstrable evidence or equivalent experience relevant to field of practice.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and current theories and evidence base of mental illness and personality disorder aetiology, treatment and recovery etc
• Knowledge of effective clinical interventions in relation to high risk and more complex needs and presentations
• Knowledge and understanding of team dynamics and cultural issues affecting delivery of care in inpatient settings
• Demonstrates current knowledge and desire to expand knowledge on current evidence / research pertaining to general mental health and specifically to challenging behaviour
• Demonstrate leadership skills within mental health, learning disability or liaison and diversion services
• Knowledge of a range of psychiatric inpatient settings and systems, community mental health services and criminal justice system

Personal

Essential

• Able to demonstrate initiative and are creative in finding solutions to problems and reasoning.
• A critical understanding of detailed theoretical and practical knowledge and actively integrates theory and practice
• Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions
• Ability to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
• Ability to cover the Forensic Community on-call out of hour's service.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to different locations across the LSCFT footprint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forensic Community Service, Guild Lodge

Whittingham,

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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