Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th September 2026

Interviews date to be confirmed.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy technical office environment or reception service.
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own tasks.
• Able to work within guidelines.
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
• Data entry experience and documentation.
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office.
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS.
• Previous experience of using a CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) system.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Sound knowledge of office procedures.
• Understanding of customer service.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
• Willing to take on/learn new skills.
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This post is subject to a 12-week probationary period, during which performance, conduct and attendance will be reviewed in line with Trust standards. The probationary period provides a structured and supportive approach to help new employees successfully transition into their role

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held in 14th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Degree in Midwifery or equivalent relevant experience
• Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
• NLS or equivalent
• ILS course or equivalent

Desirable

• NIPE qualification
• Leadership qualification
• Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
• Evidence of relevant clinical updating
• Evidence of leadership, management and/or team development at a clinical level
• Robust understanding of related Guidelines and Policies and their revision

Desirable

• Involvement with clinical audit and research
• Use of computerised information system
• Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums
• Experience in leading on complaint responses and client feedback
• Experience in guideline and protocol revision

Knowledge

Essential

• Aware of current research and its impact on evidence based care
• Conversant with NMC rules governing practice
• Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
• Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication
• Good all round knowledge of patient surveys and satisfaction questionnaires
• Working knowledge of word, excel and PowerPoint applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of initiatives and programmes developed to support and maintain safe, kind, personalised birth in all birth settings

Skills

Essential

• To be able to practice in all clinical areas in accordance with the NMC Code (2018)
• Well-developed interpersonal and counselling skills
• Excellent communications skills and ability to communicate difficult and contentious messages
• Ability in perineal suturing, cannulation, I.V. drug additives and epidural management
• Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
• Demonstrate effective clinical leadership ability

Desirable

• Well-developed leadership skills
• Demonstrate commitment to the implementation of evidence based practice

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to travel between the Trust and the community services, as required
• Support and develop midwifery-led care
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent
• Ability to be on call when required

Desirable

• Able to act up for Ward Manager/Matron
• Ability to provide leadership for 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).

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rosie Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This advert will close on 29th September at Midnight.

Interviews to be held w/c 5th October.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a three-month probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level (or equivalent) training, as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Completion of further post qualification specialist relevant training, including training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
• Training in two or more distinct evidence based psychological therapies and lifespan/developmental psychology.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Post-qualification accreditation in evidence based psychological approaches e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, DNA-V/ACT, CFT, mindfulness, etc.
• BABCP accredited

Experience

Essential

• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist with children with physical health problems and/or with children/families and parents.
• Experience of working with a wide range of psychological and comorbid presentations.
• Experience of multi-agency working (e.g. with schools and other statutory and third sector organisations).
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for children and young people's psychological care and treatment, both as a autonomous clinician and within the context of a multi disciplinary care plan.
• Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medical and nursing.
• Experience of providing supervision and consultation to other clinical staff including psychologists.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience of running groups for CYP and parents / carers.
• Experience of leading quality improvement initiatives at a service or organisational level, including demonstratable impact on clinical outcomes or service delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with long term health conditions.
• Experience of working in acute hospital trusts.
• Experience of working with children and young people with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• Experience in working with children and young people multiple physical, social and psychological problems.
• Experience of conducting evaluation projects and clinical research within health settings.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of delivering reflective practice groups.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to parents and carers and staff exposed to distressing situations.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people with long-term health conditions or psychological factors impacting medical treatment.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to children, young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Commitment to support the Trust's Value.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to Travel.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
• Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• Evidence of working as an effective team member.
• Demonstration of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Ability to work on days to suit the service.
• Ability to move between a number of locations within a working day.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Cambridge and Newmarket

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

In order to start in this role as a Band 3 there is a requirement that the National Care certificate (NCC) has been completed alongside a practical/ in -person competency booklet. Successful candidates that are unable to evidence completion of these requirements will start in the role at a Band 2 and therefore will not be eligible for sponsorship. Successful candidates that are able to provide this evidence may be permitted to commence at a Band 3. Starting salary and eligibility for sponsorship, if requested, will be considered at conditional offer.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2026 or once this vacancy reaches 50 applications

Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

In line with Home Office guidance, please note that CUH is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship and includes a mandatory 12-week training period. As a result, we cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK or who have less than6months remaining on their visa from the proposed start date.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Care/or equivalent
• Literate and numerate

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Hospital experience
• Experience of working in a core and multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Maternity Care Assistant
• Experience in a public sector
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Maternity Services
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to follow procedures and protocols
• Working knowledge of Child Protection procedures
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the needs of women and their families
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to work
• Good organization skills/ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Keyboard skills

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective team member
• Able to accurately and clearly take and record observations
• Able to use initiative and undertake role, seeking guidance as required
• Able to work within the limits of own competence and level of responsibility and accountability with the team
• Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required
• Able to use hospital information systems as required
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Additional IT skills
• Small group leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Administration, and Customer Service experience
• Reception experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
• To be able to take a flexible approach to the role and role developments
• Proven work record
• Approachable and friendly disposition

Desirable

• Ability to learn new skills in a dynamic working 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rosie Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th September 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctorate in Educational Psychology (or equivalent), as accredited by the BPS.
• oHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• oCompletion of further post qualification specialist relevant training, including training in the supervision of trainee practitioner psychologists.
• oTraining in two or more distinct evidence-based psychological approaches and lifespan/developmental psychology.

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• oPost-qualification accreditation in evidence-based psychological approaches e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, DNA-V/ACT, CFT, mindfulness, etc.
• oBABCP accredited

Experience

Essential

• oAdditional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of practice, assessed by an experienced supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oEvidence of having worked as a specialist under supervision in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oWorking as a qualified Educational Psychologist with children with physical health problems and/or with children/families and parents.
• oExperience of working with a wide range of psychological and comorbid presentations.
• oExperience of multi-agency working (e.g. with schools and other statutory and third sector organisations).
• oExperience of exercising responsibility for children and young people's psychological care and treatment, both autonomously and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medical and nursing.
• oExperience of providing supervision and consultation to other staff including psychologists.
• oExperience of teaching, training and/or professional supervision.
• oExperience of running groups for CYP and parents / carers.
• oExperience of leading quality improvement initiatives at a service or organisational level, including demonstratable impact on outcomes or service delivery.

Desirable

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with long term health conditions.
• oExperience of working in acute hospital trusts.
• oExperience of working with children and young people with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• oExperience in working with children and young people with multiple physical, social and psychological problems.
• oExperience of conducting evaluation projects and research within health settings.
• oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• oExperience of delivering reflective practice groups.
• oExperience of working within a multicultural framework.
• oExperience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
• oAbility to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to parents and carers and staff exposed to distressing situations.

Desirable

• oWell-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches for children and young people with long-term health conditions or psychological factors impacting medical treatment.

Skills

Essential

• oWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to children, young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• oCommitment to support the Trust's Values.
• oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• oAbility to Travel.
• oAbility to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
• oAbility to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
• oActively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
• oCompliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• oEvidence of working as an effective team member.
• oDemonstration of confidentiality.

Desirable

• oAbility to work on days to suit the service.
• oUp to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB).
• oAbility to move between a number of locations within a working day.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full time Systemic Psychotherapistwill join a team which provides a well-established, highly specialist service for young people in Greenwich. You will work with young people up to 18 years and their families/carers, with significant and acute mental health difficulties.

This post holder is situated within Greenwich CAMH Service.

To provide the CAMHS team with a high quality, evidence based systemic psychotherapy service to children, their families, carers and professional networks, in keeping with CYP-IAPT principles.

To provide specialist systemic assessment and therapy to families with children and adolescents who are referred to CAMHS.

To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnoses and treatment to CAMHS colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.

To contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of services for families with children presenting to the Service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as qualified FT 2+ yrs

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working with YP, risk, nhs 2+ yrs

Qualification

Essential

• Relevant family therapy qualification

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

Bexley CAMHS

Park crescent

Erith

DA8 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration (NMC/HCPC/Social Worker)
• Educated to a Master's Degree Level or equivalent qualification. A management qualification (DMS) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent continuous professional development at a senior level to include leadership development.
• A post graduate health qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Extensive senior operational management experience within neurodevelopmental services, with significant responsibility for operational oversight and delivery of ND services, including autism and/or ADHD assessment and treatment pathways.
• Proven experience of personally leading large-scale operational transformation and recovery across ND services, achieving significant and sustained improvements in access, waiting list performance, service productivity, capacity, quality and clinical outcomes. Comprehensive knowledge of ND pathways and a strong understanding of the operational, workforce and demand challenges affecting autism and ADHD assessment, diagnostic and intervention services
• Demonstrable experience of translating demand and capacity analysis into workforce requirements, productivity expectations and operational delivery plans.
• Significant experience of directly managing senior operational managers and multidisciplinary operational services across multiple teams, pathways and/or geographical locations and establishing clear performance accountability.
• Experience of working effectively with clinical leaders while maintaining clear operational accountability.
• Demonstrable experience of identifying and reducing unwarranted operational and clinical variation.
• Significant financial management experience and responsibility for managing substantial budgets and resources.
• Demonstrable experience of using performance intelligence and data to identify problems, develop solutions and provide senior-level assurance.
• Extensive experience of working with commissioners/ICBs and wider system partners to resolve complex operational and pathway issues.
• Experience of providing assurance and presenting complex performance information to Executive and senior governance forums.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed analytical skills and ability to translate complex performance information into clear operational action.
• Highly developed influencing, negotiation and relationship-management skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will work under the supervision of an appropriately experienced and qualified CAMHS LD Registered Practitioner.
• Provide a range of CAMHS LD assessment and treatment interventions for children and young people (0-18yrs) as well as their families/carers who present with emotional and mental health difficulties as well as those children and young people who have learning disabilities.
• Undertake clinical responsibility for a caseload including meeting all clinical and operational requirements expected of a CAMHS Care Coordinator in line with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) as well as current evidence based or best practice. This will include collaboratively working and liaising with Trust and multi-agency partners across Gloucestershire as required.
• Provide CAMHS clinical risk assessments and risk management plans as part of routine clinical work ensuring that all aspects of clinical caseload work adheres to current Trust safeguarding as well as risk assessment and management best practice procedures.
• Ensure regular attendance at service wide and other CAMHS CPD/core competency training events as well as the monthly Band 5 peer supervision meetings.
• Ensure high quality, accurate and contemporaneous clinical record keeping is maintained in line with current Trust policies
• Provide clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team where expected roles, responsibilities and activity/performance expectations are outlined within a personal (team based) job plan. This job plan will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and may be adjusted to meet team or service led requirements.
• As agreed within personal job plan, to provide profession based interventions within specific CAMHS LD care pathways or clinics.
• Provide sound clinical reasoning as well as CAMHS LD specific consultation, training and advice to professionals working within a range of childrens services within Gloucestershire as required.
• Work flexibly to provide CAMHS LD interventions within a range of clinical and community settings dependent on client and service need. Situations may demand an unpredictable work pattern and difficult situations as well as the need to balance a range of complex clinical needs.
• Ensure local lone working arrangements are considered and adhered to when delivering interventions within a community setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to the CAMHS Children and Young Peoples Charter by ensuring routine clinical work reflects proactive involvement and collaborative working with children, young people and their parents/carers. Demonstrate commitment to ensuring the voice of the child is central to developing personalised care planning for all children and young people.
• Demonstrate commitment to working effectively with team colleagues to develop a strong multidisciplinary ethos and focus to delivering high quality clinical service

We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).

Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Health qualification RNLD/RNMH
• Registration with the NMC

Desirable

• Evidence of formal post registration learning
• Training/placement within a relevant CAMHS LD field or skill

Experience

Essential

• Working with children with a Learning Disability
• Experience of clinical case management/care coordination (including clinical risk assessment & management) within a mental health or learning disability setting.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering evidence based/best practice therapeutic interventions relevant to CAMHS LD
• Experience of identifying/escalating safeguarding concerns regarding children and young people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evergreen House

Charlton Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 9DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is primarily responsible for providing psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for CYP who are cared for and at risk of hospital admission and placement breakdown.

The post holder will work closely with colleagues in health and social care to ensure multi-agency working with shared formulations, care and risk planning with the CYP's needs at the centre of all the plans which are developed collaboratively with CYP and their carers.

The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff.

The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the for Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Clinical Team Manager.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Professional qualification -achieved grade
• Experience of working with children therapeutically

Desirable

• Experience of offering professional consultations to a staff team and partner agencies
• Trained in DDP Level 1 and /or 2
• Previous experience in a senior role

essential

Essential

• Professional qualification -achieved grade

Desirable

• Experience of working within specialist services for Cared for Children

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan CAMHS

157 Manchester Road

wigan

WN2 2JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description for full details

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/Equivalent registration

Skills

Essential

• Experience in Mental Health Setting

Desirable

• Experience in CAMHS
• Full UK Drivers Licence

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Junction 17-Bury New road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional qualification

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate in a desirable subject

Experience

Essential

• experience working in a leadership role
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing a busy service including offering 1:1 LM
• Experience of change management
• Experience working within a TT Service

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Full understanding of the role of a manager in an TT Service
• Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Risk Management

Desirable

• Good understanding of TT KPIs

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton Talking Therapies

St Peter's House, Silverwell Street

Bolton

BL1 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy and UKCP registration in this modality

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in relevant fields in health, social care or education settings 2 years post qualifying experience
• Family & Systemic Psychotherapy Doctorate Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families as a full member of a multidisciplinary team located in community, primary care, outpatient or inpatient setting

Desirable

• oExperience of the application of systemic psychotherapy in different cultural contexts
• oExperience of offering clinical supervision and /or professional consultation

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents including child protection procedures and policies

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education Structures, National policies and frameworks

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychotherapeutic assessment, intervention and management.
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.

OTher Requirements

Essential

• oThere a requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton/ Wigan Community

Minerva Road

BOLTON

BL4 0JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• qualification - doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology or accredited psychological therapist in a NICE recommended talking therapy e.g., accredited CBT therapist, accredited CAT therapist.

Desirable

• Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g., CAT, CBT, EMDR etc.).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable significant post-qualification experience of specialist psychological work with adults with complex needs within a secondary care setting and MDT
• Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and consultation to psychologists, psychological therapists, or other core health professions and non-therapists
• Experience of leadership (e.g. clinical leadership, teaching/training, leading service development, chairing meetings)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a trauma informed approach to distress and the value and purpose of therapeutic relationships as a tool for intervention

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cromwell House CMHT

32 Cromwell Road

Eccles, Salford

M30 0GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This senior leadership role requires an experienced EPRR professional with significant expertise in emergency preparedness, resilience, business continuity and incident management.

You will lead the Trust's preparedness arrangements, maintain major incident and business continuity plans, oversee resilience training and exercising programmes, and provide assurance to the Board regarding compliance with NHS EPRR standards and statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in highly complex environments, interpreting national policy, influencing senior stakeholders and responding to rapidly changing operational situations. You will require excellent analytical, leadership and communication skills, together with the ability to provide expert advice during incidents and periods of organisational pressure.

Applicants must hold a first degree (or equivalent senior experience) and a recognised Emergency Planning and/or Business Continuity qualification. Additional specialist training in emergency preparedness, resilience, crisis management, disaster management, incident command, major incident management, CBRN or HAZMAT preparedness is essential. Evidence of continuing professional development and senior leadership training is also required.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• First degree or has appropriate level of senior managerial experience
• Emergency Planning and / or Business Continuity Qualification
• Relevant specialist training in emergency preparedness, resilience and response, business continuity, incident command, CBRN/HAZMAT preparedness or major incident management
• Experience of leading and managing EPRR

Desirable

• Experience of managing EPRR compliance submissions, including NHS EPRR Core Standards

Essential

Essential

• Understanding of major incident management, operational pressures escalation, surge planning, risk management, command and control arrangements, and business continuity management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation trust

Castle Lane West

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

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

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and registration

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent prior to 1996) and HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist. And Accreditation with BABCP as a CBT therapist Or Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Cognitive and/or Behavioural Psychotherapy AND Accreditation with BABCP as a CBT therapist. With either a prior core profession or via KSA route.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching, training and supervision of other staff: clinical and professional/managerial.
• Experience in taking a lead on projects/services within health care system ideally including development of clinical models / services for people presenting with Eating disorders / Disordered eating.

Skills

Essential

• Doctoral or equivalent level of knowledge of research methodology, research design and service evaluation as practiced within the fields of psychological professions

Training

Essential

• Additional post qualification training and experience relevant to the service and job role outlined in the job summary including clinical supervisor training and CBT for eating disorders.

Values Based

Desirable

• 1.Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• 2.Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• 3.Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Link-ED (Eating Disorder Service)

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

To be the Trusts recognised expert on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare as encompassed in the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974; the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR); ISO standards; and other relevant legislation.

To manage and further develop the Trusts Health and Safety systems including Violence & Abuse and processes in order that the highest standards are maintained.

Service Improvement

To advise and support managers in risk identification, risk assessment and risk reduction

To lead in the delivery of training to support the development of competent managers in health and workplace safety; and to undertake proactive risk assessment in accordance with legislative requirements

Education and Training

To devise, co-ordinate and deliver specific health and safety training including mandatory and induction training

To develop, implement and provide appropriate competency based educational and supervisory programs to effectively manage associated health and safety issues

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (level 7 equivalent in relevant field)
• Detailed specialist knowledge of health and safety and other related legislation
• Knowledge of auditing/evaluation techniques
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis and presentation
• Robust knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks
• Member of IOSH
• Use of computer based audit software, Work, Excel, Access

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in advising employers and staff in health and safety legislation
• Experience in managing health and safety in an NHS environment
• Relevant experience in Violence & Abuse, health and safety management

Desirable

• Teaching/training qualification

Skills

Essential

• Strategic thinker, operationally capable and delivery-focused
• Able to identify and interpret Health and Safety legislative and good practice requirements within the Healthcare sector.
• Evidence of projects and or examples where leadership and motivation of others to bring about change
• Communication and relationship skills, where agreement and co-operation is required
• Able to assimilate, analyse and act on complex information requiring interpretation and comparison
• Able to plan and organize complex activities and programmes of work to meet current priorities and mitigate future risk

Desirable

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others to bring about change and improvements to the working 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Secretary (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Need to have experience in hemodialysis as a qualified nurse

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring junior/unqualified staff

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments
• Ability to prioritise and organize workload
• Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
• Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
• Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
• Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient

Desirable

• Propose service developments

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current professional issues
• Ability to support and mentor learners
• Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers

Desirable

• Understanding of critical care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values everyday
• Include: value the diversity and experience of our community, colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together
• Respect: create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and re-open to listening hearing new ideas and change
• Improve: committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

St Albans Renal Unit

Waverley Road

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Catering Assistant Job Description attached for your information along with Personal Specification

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this position: pushing, pulling, lifting, receiving and storing stock, using catering and cleaning equipment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Provide and receive routine information to customers and colleagues
• Able to store deliveries ensuring good stock control
• Judgements involving straightforward facts or situations
• Demonstrate a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach to duties

Desirable

• Able to follow food production schedules
• Able to pick and pack patient meal orders

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a catering team
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Basic level of food safety
• Basic knowledge of Food Allergen & Intolerances

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy catering environment
• Knowledge of working procedures and practises in catering service
• An understanding of customer care

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic level of numeracy and literacy
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• QCF Level 2 qualification in Catering or Hospitality

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Langdon Catering

Prentice Building

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached 'Job Description' link on this advert.

Person Specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential

• oTeam work approach
• oWilling and able to take personal responsibility
• oFlexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• oSupports learning and development of self and others

Experience

Essential

• Experience of cleaning in a hospital or similar setting
• Experience of food service in a hospital or similar setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

London Road

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Care Management

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of scrub and circulating roles and the responsibilities in these roles.
• Be competent in all aspects of scrub / circulating technique and procedures.
• Participate in all safety procedures including safety briefings and WHIO Safer Surgery checklist, swab needle and instrument counts, management of clinical specimens etc.
• Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team, and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
• Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within scrub / circulating areas including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the scrub / circulating service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
• Take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment
• Ensure that the department is at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
• Supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
• Support Theatre Managers in developing and reviewing policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and substances hazardous to health in the department

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current live NMC registration or Registered ODP with current HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
• Post basic specialist qualification eg: perioperative modules, Surgical First Assistant

Work Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working as a Registered Nurse/ ODP in an acute operating theatre setting
• Experience across a range of operating theatre scrub specialties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Contribution to team development
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Mental Health Liaison Service is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing mental health assessment, intervention and support across the Bristol Foundation Trust Group acute hospital sites, including City and Weston site and Southmead site. The service works closely with acute hospital colleagues and partner agencies to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality mental healthcare alongside their physical health needs.

Person Specification

Assessment Experience

Essential

• Evidence of assessment experience community
• Working knowledge of legal frameworks
• Ability to work ambitiously in complex case work

Desirable

• Years experience 4+
• Leadership and compassionate staff management
• Crisis team or equivalent 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.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Promote the service and support clinical staff to facilitate the safe, effective and appropriate transfer of patients identified as suitable for Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response care from ED, wards and the community.
• Work with and be responsible for the case management of patients identified for Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in cascading information from these meetings to relevant parties.
• Record data and support thecollection of data for performance monitoring and reports.
• Maintain a patient database to monitor patient outcomes and also to audit the effectiveness of the Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response Service with the aim of developing the service.
• Understand the protocols and pathways for Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response and work with the MDT.
• Advise and recommend appropriate discharge options to patient, family and MDT in relation to any further care needs following discharge such as community nursing.
• Provide a follow up process of contacting patients being case managed, for example following up test results
• Manage and co-ordination of patient care
• Develop patient condition specific management plans with medical staff to improve patient clinical management
• Ensure other nursing staff are aware of pathways and procedures relating to Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response. Disseminate any changes in policy and procedures in a timely manner and to work within the
• Attend appropriate internal and external meetings as representative of the Trust in relation to the Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response Nursing role and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in the development of the Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response service.
• Assist in the development of Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response pathways, associated protocols and relevant patient group directions to ensure that patients are suitable for the service are identified as early as possible during their ED visit, inpatient stay, are recruited into the service, assessed and a plan of care agreed.
• Gain real time feedback from the users of the service to ensure that they are benefiting and that the service delivery is the best possible.
• Contribute to a summary report and clinical audit of the service and evaluate its effectiveness on patient outcomes.
• Act within the Nursing and Midwifery Council The Code (2018 revised)
• Undertake further educational qualifications and training in order to increase professional knowledge and remain updated
• Assist in ensuring that clinical risk is assessed and managed in line with professional NMUH and Whittington Health standards.
• Ensure that comprehensive risk assessment and management strategies are incorporated into all patient assessment and care
• Ensure that the information contained in any Comprehensive Risk Assessment is responsibly shared with members of the Multidisciplinary team, Social Services and other agencies in order to appropriately manage and reduce risk.
• Always adhere to NMUH and Whittington Health and Safety guidance and to lead by personal example of good practice.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous records are kept that facilitate safety and continuity of patient care. This is to include both paper and electronic records kept within the office and in the patients own home.
• Ensure accurate statistical data is promptly submitted in line with NMUH and Whittington Health Guidelines.

Work within NMUH and Whittington Health Quality and Assurance Standards including the monitoring and reviewing of quality standards, policies and protocols as required within the service.

• Take the service lead in areas where there is a specific nursing need as agreed with the Lead Matron.
• Ensure that the care given meets the standards and policies set by NMUH and Whittington Health. To inform line management of constraints that will prevent these standards from being met.
• Respond promptly to any incident where service quality has fallen below an acceptable standard and report to the Lead Matron. To investigate such incidents and set action plans to ensure that identified weaknesses are resolved.
• Investigate complaints and clinical incidents as delegated by the Lead Matron making recommendations about changes to practice and service that may result.
• Participate in research projects, clinical audit and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol, leading on these in certain areas as agreed with the Lead Matron
• Contribute to the development of the Hospital @ Home and Rapid Response by participating in working parties, committees and planning and discussion groups as agreed with Lead Matron and
• Submit timely information relating to service performance indicators and balanced score cards to the Lead Matron and the Quality and Assurance Department.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN and Current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Post registration education in a relevant area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Portfolio of varied Clinical experience
• Experience in Community/ A and E/ Care of the Elderly/ICU

Desirable

• Nurse Prescriber (or willing to work towards
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Well-developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Community Nursing skills, or willingness to expand field of knowledge and practice
• Administration of IV medicines.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Possess vision and commitment to the organisation

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Stuart Crescent Health Centre

8 Stuart Crescent

London

N22 5NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

Consultation and Clinical Work

To provide highly specialist mental health advice and consultation to social workers Islington's service for CLA and Care Experienced Young People - to support their practice and management of children and young people aged 0-18 with a range of presentations and needs. To attend group supervision, sharing clinical and mental health knowledge and expertise to contribute to case discussion. To facilitate individual and joint consultations with social workers, supervising social workers, and other professionals in the parenting team, to enhance their trauma and DDP informed practice. To facilitate individual and joint consultations specifically focussing on reunification and repair of parent-child relationships To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills of the CLA workforce and to support embedding of the social work practice model. To provide specialist assessment and intervention for young people looked after, leaving care, their carers, families and professional networks, using evidence based and innovative ways of engagement and intervention. It is expected that 20% of the job plan would be allocated to direct clinical work, whether with foster carers, keyworkers or young people. To formulate and devise clinical management plans for a range of specialist psychological interventions; individual, family and group. To provide high quality reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, as required. To liaise with professionals in health, mental health, education, social care and voluntary sector services, as required To work autonomously providing a specialist clinical service within To ensure the regular use of routine outcomes as part of evaluating the impact of the clinical, consultation and other work offered. To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of children/carers, adhering to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others To conform to the provisions of the Health and Safety Act and to comply with local statutory training including the appropriate level of Child Protection, on an annual basis or as required.

Teaching, training and supervision

To attend regular clinical supervision and participate in team and service training, as required. To provide clinical supervision and line management of trainees and other CAMHS staff, as required by the team and service. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical staff as required. To continue to develop skills in professional post-graduate teaching, training, consultation and supervision

Management, policy and service development

To provide line management for junior clinicians within the service as required by the Team Managers. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To be involved, as appropriate, in the recruitment, short listing and interviewing of CAMHS Clinicians and Assistant Clinicians. To attend, as required, a range of interagency meetings to represent the team in a delegated role, offering guidance, where appropriate, ensuring that issues relating to the service are noted and brought to the attention of the Team manager. To assist, in the integration and development of user participation, outcomes measures, and evidence-based treatment approaches in line with the wider CAMHS strategy for service improvement.

Research and service evaluation

To use feedback and outcome measures to review impact in clinical work and service development To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members To contribute to service development (and if necessary, undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research).

General To demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of the role To ensure the development and maintenance of the highest personal standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders line manager. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues of relevance to the service and client group. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities, appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be agreed with Manager Community CAMHS. To be cognisant and respectful of CAMHS CLA Pledges. To be cognisant and respectful of Whittingtons ICARE values. To be cognisant and respectful of values, policies and procedures of Islington Council, where we are situated.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy from an ACP accredited training school
• Registration with relevant professional body: ACP - Association of Child Psychotherapists
• Experience of offering consultation and reflective practice to professionals outside of mental health

Desirable

• Advanced training / qualifications e.g. Dyadic Development Psychotherapy/ Mentalisation based approaches
• Advanced clinical skills qualifications
• Discipline specific supervisor training

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability and skills to offer consultation to professionals individually and in group
• Ability to work with complex professional networks, with evidence of experience of working in children's social care
• Ability to manage within a busy and challenging context, drawing on trauma informed practice for self- care and to support social care colleagues
• Skills and experience in psychological assessment, formulation and interventions with looked after children
• Skills and experience in assessment and management of mental health risk
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical records and in the use of electronic recording systems
• Skills and experience in developing and delivering training
• Ability to supervise range of clinical and non -clinical staff, as required
• Ability to form effective working relationships with a range of professionals in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts
• Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of range of problems presented to CAMHS and adult mental health services
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Interest and ability to contribute to service development
• Ability to reflect on systemic issues

Desirable

• Skills and experience working with parental / adult mental health
• Skills in neurodevelopmental assessments

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of child and adolescent mental health work.
• Demonstrable evidence of clinical experience with children looked after and care experienced young people- and interest in working with this client group.
• Experience of delivering a mental health service in a social care or other multiagency setting.
• Commitment to, and experience of using feedback and outcome measures to measure impact
• Knowledge of relevant clinical research literature re: the impact of developmental trauma
• Knowledge of relevant policy, practice and legislative frameworks

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of reunification work with children and birth parents
• Knowledge and experience of Developmental Dyadic Psychotherapy and its application in Social Work Practice
• Experience line managing clinical and/or non-clinical staff
• Experience working with parental / adult mental health

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Enthusiasm and a creative approach to using clinical skills with clients, social care colleagues and the team
• Passion for working alongside social care colleagues to improve outcomes for children who have experienced care
• Agreement to join our CAMHS CLA commitments

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Islington Social Care, 3 Elwood Street

Elwood Street, London, N5 1EB

London

N5 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with evidence of continuing professional development.
• First degree
• Evidence of ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of the role of a Research Midwife
• Knowledge of Clinical Research Governance
• Understanding of professional and current issues in midwifery and gynaecology, and in clinical research
• Knowledge of current women's health studies running within UCLH
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working as Midwife within a women's health clinical area
• 2 years post registration
• Demonstrate clinical ability to provide high quality patient care

Desirable

• Exposure to research delivery within their clinical setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Proven ability to work under own initiative and manage own workload.
• High level of administrative skills & computer literacy to include use of Microsoft Office suit.
• Curiosity & detail orientated with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstratable problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy including experience of Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel and Teams

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

Desirable

• Awareness of responsibility to develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1. To demonstrate an ability to implement interventions and staff development at a whole school level including joint target setting and outcome monitoring.
2. To demonstrate clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of language and communication problems in school aged children up to 11 years, providing appropriate specialist assessment and intervention and evaluating outcomes.
3. To demonstrate specialist knowledge in this clinical area underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures
4. To make appropriate differential diagnoses and specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases
5. To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements/decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice
6. To demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and differentiate the curriculum and develop communication friendly schemes of work.
7. To work with Early Years Services and Camden Service for Young People to support effective transition of children into and out of this service provision.
8. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with a wide range of SLCN, including ASD.
9. To work closely with children, carers and families and school staff in order to agree plan of management.
10. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible
11. To employ excellent communication skills.
12. To demonstrate skills in motivating children and /or carers to engage in the interventions, targets and outcomes.
13. To employ counselling skills with parents/carers of children on the caseload.
14. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the childrens difficulties and implications of the same.
15. To demonstrate the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies as designated by the commissioning provisions.
16. To monitor and review the progress of children against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate.
17. To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements, based on research and evidence based practice.
18. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in education and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate e.g. the local offer.
19. To manage and prioritise a specialist caseload under supervision, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc
20. To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required, including Educational, Health and Social Care Plans.
21. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, recognising and resolving potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs
22. To ensure that children are referred on to other services as appropriate.
23. To contribute to Whittington Healths systems of clinical governance, developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness in collaboration with others
24. To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct

Liaison and Teamwork:

1. To contribute to the function of clinical teams both multi disciplinary and uni disciplinary by discussing own and others input around childrens needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan.

2. To liaise and share information with health, educational and other professionals as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines

3. To contribute to meetings, co-production meetings, annual reviews, case conferences and multi-agency team meetings, as appropriate, contributing to inter-agency / multi-agency team building and policy development where appropriate, e.g. education, social services and the voluntary sector.

4. To undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Speech and Language Therapy, which may include a change in workplace.

Administration

1. To carry out administrative duties including activity data collection, updating this accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within local Trust guidelines

2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients

Personal and Professional Development

1. To participate in annual appraisal ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service, School and organisational plans.
2. To attend specialist short courses and advanced training in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist SLT working in this field and maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration
3. To contribute to team meetings and participate in in-service training as required.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• BSc. in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
• Registered Member of RCSLT

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information to parents /carers and other professionals in a variety of clinical situations
• Ability to motivate clients and carers to participate in treatment and carry out advice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and/or clients with a range of speech, language and communication needs of different ages
• Experience of implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for children with communication needs in range of settings
• Experience of writing SMART goals and outcoming them

Desirable

• Some experience of delivering training to a range of audiences e.g. teachers, teaching assistants and specialist education and health professionals
• Writing statutory assessment advice and awareness of SEN and Educational policies, EHC Plans etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate speech, language and communication skills relevant to a range of communication difficulties
• Understanding of statutory processes regarding education for children with special education needs

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

5 Pancras Square

London

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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