Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
• Range of work procedures and practices, majority non-routine; intermediate level theoretical knowledge. Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
• Healthcare qualification

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Development of supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
• Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction by the registered professional
• Ability to take part on reflective practice and clinical supervision activities

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A good understanding of rehabilitation and community services.
• Knowledge of basic assessments, including risk and the ability to identify needs and care planning
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Understanding or application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Townend Court

298 Cottingham Road

Hull

HU68QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
• Functional skills level 1 numeracy

Experience

Essential

• No previous experience required

Desirable

• Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate literacy in IT

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of professional registration will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in professional registration details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• NVQ assessor
• Willingness to train as a mentor

Experience

Desirable

• Previous theatre experience at Band 5

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care
• Demonstrate awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough / Bridlington Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and commissioning services within agreed timeframes.
• Significant knowledge and experience of health and/or care commissioning and contracting functions, and the challenges involved in delivering high-quality public services.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, Community Treatment Orders, Mental Health Assessments, the Care Act, the Health and Social Care Act, the Transforming Care Programme, and the Children's Act.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a commissioning environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders including: developing positive relationships; putting in place agreed performance, budget, governance and risk management processes; managing processes for evaluation, tracking benefits and outcomes.
• Experience of managing financial resource, being involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
• Proven experience in a commissioning or pathway design role within the NHS, public sector, or complex multi-agency environment.
• Experience of working with a wide range of partners including ICB, local authority and VCSE at a senior level.

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

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qulification

Essential

• Occupational Therapy DipCOT or BSc OT
• Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration.
• Willingness to complete postgraduate study relating to the clinical area.

Desirable

• BAOT Member.
• Practice Education certificate/ APPLE
• Willingness to undertake post registration study relevant to Frailty
• Masters in Occupational Therapy
• It Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant, varied post graduate Occupational Therapy experience within an acute NHS or Community setting
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Governance activities.
• Evidence of active involvement in service developments

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in organisations which support clinical practice eg RCOT specialist section
• Experience of supervising staff
• Evidence of having taken a lead in service developments
• Experience of a range of clinical areas include general surgery, medicine, care of older people, orthopaedics community

Skills

Essential

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to provide leadership and provide support for team and team leader
• Specialist expertise in clinical area pertinent to post

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly and proactively to meet the needs of varied clinical areas
• Change management and leadership skills
• Supervisory skills
• Able to meet requirements of preceptor profile
• Teaching Skills
• Knowledge and skills relating to working with people living with dementia

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to meeting best practice standards
• Commitment to providing person-centred care and occupation-focused practice
• Demonstrated ability to complete PDR objectives.
• Enthusiasm/Knowledge of the profession and a desire to work with older people who often have complex needs

Desirable

• Ability to travel across county and between sites
• Car driver (including access to own vehicle)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital (base+1)

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KeyResponsibilities

To oversee clinical services focusing on people with complex needs, to ensure personalised care planning and quality outcomes.

To directly manage and develop multi-disciplinary team working within the localities through a programme of leadership, teaching and assessment.

To assist in the re-design of care services, engaging the appropriate stakeholders, which encompasses the principles of Productive Community Working.

To ensure that resources are managed effectively and efficiently within the span of control, in order to provide the highest possible standards of care for patients.

To develop and maintain joint working initiatives with other team members and voluntary and statutory agencies to enhance the services provided.

To ensure that performance indicators and activity targets are achieved.

To take lead responsibility in the facilitation and development of corporate working, clinical leadership, standards and competencies, audit and future direction of services within the Clinical Governance framework.

Clinical Role

To be responsible for maintaining own professional knowledge and clinical practice as per NMC Guidelines:

450 hours of registered practice in the previous three years and 35 hours of learning activity (Continuing Professional Development) in the previous three years.

The practice standard can be met through administrative, supervisory, teaching, research and managerial roles as well as providing direct patient care.

Overseeing complex cases, assisting the Team when short staffed due to staff shortages. Assist with difficult discharges from the caseload, review discharge data, proactively manage scheduling. Advise on opportunities of self-management.

Initiate and participate in clinical audit, influencing changes in practice where indicated.

To support and participate in research programmes and the development of research-based practice.

To support and facilitate the development of evidence-based practice in line with best practice guidelines and national initiatives.

Manage mentorship and preceptorship Programmes within multi-disciplinary team working.

To ensure that appropriate specialist advice and clinical supervision is accessed on Child/Vulnerable Adults Protection.

To facilitate timely caseload reviews within teams in accordance with Trust/Operational policies.

Empower patients to influence and participate in their own care.

Management Role

To ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the use of resources, supporting the monitoring of local budgets within the localities, to be an authorised signatory and adhering to the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.

To manage Health Safety and Security and risks within the workplace, ensuring that the teams comply with Trust policies and procedures.

To monitor, report and manage clinical incidents within the workplace.

Assist in workforce planning and development including the recruitment and retention of staff and the development of new roles.

To actively manage sickness and absence in line with Trust policies working with Human Resources to ensure that targets are met.

To support the investigation, response and remedial action required to deal effectively with complaints and incidents as they arise.

To ensure that all staff are held to account for conduct and performance.

To deputise for the Locality Manger in their absence.

To undertake annual Performance Development Reviews with staff in line with KSFs, facilitating staff development within an agreed Personal Development Plan.

Manage development and implementation of local induction processes for staff ensuring that robust monitoring systems are in place for statutory and mandatory training and other clinical governance and professional training.

Review Scheduling Tool.

Communication and Leadership

Encourage collaborative working to enhance professional development and meet Community Services objectives.

To provide clear information on identified operational performance targets (national and local).

Lead on pieces of work as delegated by locality manager.

Organise and facilitate integrated team meetings.

Ensure that wider networking is undertaken across the wider health community.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Maintain appropriate records and documentation in line with Trusts policies and procedures and in line with service specifications.

Freedom to Act

Manage own workload within overall delegated priorities.

The post holder is guided by principles and has a significant amount of discretion to work within detailed parameters and guidance provided by peers or external stakeholders.

Organisational Responsibilities

Information Security and Confidentiality

During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly relating to patients or staff. All person identifiable information must be held in the strictest confidence and should be disclosed only to authorised people in accordance with NHS Confidentiality Guidelines and the Data Protection Act 1998 unless explicit written consent has been give by the person identified, or where information sharing protocols exist.

Essential Standards of Quality and Safety

Essential Standards of Quality and Safety works as a framework for continuous improvement in quality of the care that people receive. As an employee you will be expected to work within this framework and assist with the process of ensuring that the Trust offers effective and high quality services.

Equality & Diversity Aims

As a member of staff at SWFT, you have a personal responsibility to ensure you do not discriminate, harass or bully or contribute to the discrimination, harassment or bullying of any colleague(s), patients, carers or visitors or condone discrimination, harassment or bullying by others.

Standards of Business Conduct & Conflict of Interest

The NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business conduct for NHS Staff require all employees to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controlling interest in a business [such as a private company, public organisation or other NHS or voluntary organisation] or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supply goods or services to SWFT. All such interests must be declared in the Trusts register of interests either on appointment or when such interests are gained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered in Health or Social Care Professional Qualification
• 1st level Degree or equivalent
• Recent CPD
• EDCL 1 or equivalent experience
• Post graduate knowledge in specialist area i.e. paediatrics, health visiting, public health
• Management qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at team leader or equivalent in health or social care
• Significant community experience at band 6 level of 1 year at band 7

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead projects, design & implement project plans
• Able to influence and negotiate
• Ability to interpret data to make recommendations about service delivery & take appropriate action
• Ability to contribute to business specifications e.g. SLA's, tenders and take the lead where appropriate
• Ability to manage budgets
• Ability to translate the national and local agenda to staff and take action to shape and implement the vision for the future development of service
• Set meaningful goals with staff and stakeholders in response to identified opportunities for growth and development
• Ability to think creatively supporting staff to use innovative approaches in service delivery
• Ability to influence and overcome barriers to change, recognising limitations of self and others and taking appropriate action
• Ability to deliver results in a complex environment
• Ability to implement strategic change whilst involving patients, public, staff and stakeholders
• Ability to hold others to account for agreed targets and to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering a high-quality service
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities consistently and develop these in others
• Ability to work with stakeholders and influence a range of diverse groups to implement and where appropriate lead service redesign
• Ability to use skills required to lead service and pathway redesign

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to understand own abilities and potential to use this to overcome obstacles to build teams, secure best outcomes for service improvements
• Ability to understand own limitations, style and emotions and those of others and be clear about the impact of such behaviours in diverse and complex situations
• Ability to exhibit a motivation to improve performance in the health service

Other

Essential

• Driver and own transport
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Non-smoker on Trust premises

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital

Leamington Spa Hospital

Warwick

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details relating to this post.

Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent L5 qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a NHS health care environment working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working with stroke patients
• Experience of working in a community health care setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, delivering Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy care plans and/or SLT
• Able to assist registered staff in assessing a person's, delivery of therapy and nursing care, monitoring and reviewing the person's condition.
• Able to work independently within limits of skill and knowledge and aware of when to seek advice.
• Must be able to accurately follow instruction from a supervising health professional and to work as a team with all members of the department and Multidisciplinary Team
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrable basic physical assessment skills
• Basic case management skills
• Good organisational skills.
• Competent in IT/word processing skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical/ problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to manage/prioritise workload autonomously.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail and other applications
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work within an evolving team and adapt to change.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and encourage service users with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses to participate in the treatment process
• Able to work flexibly and respond to changing demands and priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service requires
• Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams)
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in MDT which include both clinical & non -clinical personnel

Other

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality, audit and evidence-based practice
• Working knowledge of adult community service 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Darlaston Health Centre

Pinfold Street

Walsall

WS10 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including professional and legal accountability and managing clinical risk for all aspects of own work. Some aspects of work will involve delivery of the care as an individual practitioner or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. In most cases to be the sole health professional with responsibility for that patients episode of care.

2. To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

3. To undertake advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and prognosis. To formulate and deliver an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme including therapeutic handling, patient education, provision of exercise (individual/group), and other options. This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, one-to-one sessions using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills.

4. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required. Clinical work is not routinely evaluated or supervised.

5. To undertake as directed a collection of data for use in service audit and research projects within the Intermediate Care Team. To manage and undertake research in specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of research methodologies as part of MDT audit and Rehabilitation Services research initiatives. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of rehabilitation services changes to practice by the team. May implement specific changes to practice.

6. To be responsible for safe and competent assessment, provision and use of physiotherapy equipment, patient appliances and aids by patients ensuring that junior staff/assistants/technical instructor attain competency prior to use.

Communication

1. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals; gain valid formal consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

2. Communication will include imparting sensitive and comprehensive information relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and potential lifestyle adjustments to patients and their relatives. This may involve informing patients that they may be unable to return to their previous level of activity/work/leisure or remain at home safely.

3. Regular use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to discuss complex information about underlying influences, prognosis, and progression of rehabilitation and treatment programmes with patient or carer. This will include patients who may have difficulties with regard to complex emotional, psychological as well as physical conditions relating to the presenting complaint. This client group includes those who have difficulties in understanding or communicating; the patient may by dysphasic, depressed, deaf, and blind or who may be unable to accept their diagnosis. Communication will involve use of skills in motivating, negotiating, counselling, training, empathising and reassuring.

Communication with Colleagues

1. To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with requirements of Single Assessment and CSP standards of practice and to monitor that of less experienced staff.

2. To be responsible for accurate and timely data input

3. To represent physiotherapy service, and/or individual patient to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service presenting a positive impression of rehabilitation services and the Physiotherapy Service. This will involve advising the multi-disciplinary team (G.Ps, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers) on management ofphysical recovery and discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement of discharge planning. Information will be provided in several formats including verbal feedback during multi-disciplinary case conferences, comprehensive written assessment and discharge summaries and via email.

4. Advice will be shared with Line Manager and rehabilitation services relating to service planning, changes of clinical practice, complaints and plaudits.

5. To take a shared approach to teamwork, understanding own role in rehabilitation services, MDT, Physiotherapy team and the wider pathway.

Communication External

1. External communication may include discussion with employers and related agencies regarding return to work issues. Discussion with multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient management including GPs, District Nurses, carer services and Social Services.

Documentation

1. To maintain clinical case notes in line with professional and departmental standards.

2. To provide specialist Physiotherapy reports that are timely, accurate and user friendly as required. These must reflect the clinical interpretation of the data collected from assessment.

3. To submit statistical information required by the Trust, the Therapy Lead and Divisional Director

4. To participate in and lead where directed in the collection of data using outcome measures for departmental audit.

Training

1. To operate as a practice placement educator for Physiotherapy Students

2. To contribute to the induction and training of Physiotherapy Students, assistants and junior staff3. To provide support and clinical supervision to less experienced Physiotherapy staff

4. To support work experience placements within service area

Service Development and Delivery

1. To use local and national initiatives to influence service development and delivery

2. To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development within the team

3. To lead on delegated projects and specific clinical area.

4. To participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy service development plan

Professional Development

1. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practise, through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practise in the areas of rehabilitation, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.

2. To use reflective practice as a tool for CPD

3. To attend and contribute to Physiotherapy Service and Speciality meetings.

4. To provide in service training and demonstrations to service area staff, students and other disciplines.

5. To have good working knowledge of and ensure compliance with National and Local guidelines, policies and procedures. To keep up-do-date with clinical developments by the use of clinical databases and electronic technology.

6. To take delegated responsibility for the teaching, supervision and co-ordination of students (to graduate level), assistants.

7. To work as an effective and responsible team member, arriving and leaving promptly, working effectively during agreed hours.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

1. In line with local guidelines review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of KSF, supervision and PDR.

2. To Provide support, supervision and assessment for all learners, students and staff receiving education or training in clinical practice and to technical instructors and junior staff and to participate in peer support with all grades of staff.

3. To provide supervision and/or appraisal to students, assistants and junior staff and to participate in peer support with all grades of staff.

4. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates current, practical experience in management of neuro. rehabilitation conditions acquired from post graduate training and working as a post graduate physiotherapist in a rehabilitation setting
• Working knowledge of Community Physiotherapy
• Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary Team

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail Other
• Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure

Key Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to contribute to service development Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates the ability to pass on skills knowledge formally or informally
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a portfolio of CPD
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both independently & unsupervised
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain professional judgment under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills when conveying and receiving highly complex and emotive information.
• Demonstrates a willingness to develop clinical skills.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of adult community service needs
• Demonstrates an up to date working knowledge of effective neuro rehabilitation practice and research
• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of clinical governance & its implications for service provision

Flexibility

Essential

• Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service demands
• Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams)
• Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the 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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Darlaston Health Centre

Pinfold Street

Walsall

WS10 8SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse
• UK NMC registration

Desirable

• Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Acute post qualification experience

Desirable

• Policy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills, including technology
• Can show a non -judgmental approach to patient care
• Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessment undertaken and risk identified.
• Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
• Ability to identify deteriorating patients
• Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
• Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
• Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
• Ability to monitor the quality of own work

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
• Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests

Communications

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral

Desirable

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
• Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
• Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
• Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
• Experience of Equal Opportunity polices and procedures
• Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Site Matron

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse
• Demonstrate a current in depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda
• Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
• Educated to degree level
• Masters level qualification in health related subject or demonstrates knowledge and practice at masters level through evidence of experience in senior nursing role.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working at a senior level of Band 7 or above within nursing/midwifery
• Experience of managing a ward or department
• Demonstrable experience of leading change and problem solving
• Experience of managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
• Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
• Staff development/empowerment
• Mediation and negotiation
• Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
• Change management/decision making skills
• Demonstrable problems solving
• Proven leadership qualities
• Ability to manage complex and competing issues
• Develop action plans and able to set standards
• Flexibility
• Able to deliver formal presentations
• IT skills
• Ability to write reports/papers as required
• Excellent communication skills including negotiation with proven ability to liaise effectively within a multi-disciplinary based environment
• Able to make clinical judgments from caller information and evaluate alternative courses of action. Capable of making decision based on the evaluation of a range of options
• Ability to work under pressure and devise innovative solutions
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to communicate contentious information and deal with challenging behaviour in a non-challenging manner

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Current professional and health service priorities
• Professional nursing agenda
• Clinical governance and patient safety agendas
• Health and safety
• Confidentiality
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Working knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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

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

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

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

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Grades

Essential

• Achieved Grade Maths and English (A-C/9-4)

Desirable

• Evidence of recent ongoing learning.

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the Macmillan Information Centre Assistant role.

Desirable

• Able to evidence experience working with cancer patients.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously when required, including lone working, while following Trust procedures.
• Experience of working in a healthcare or caring environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust clinical and administrative IT systems, including Lorenzo, CITO and V6 Meditech, or equivalent systems.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence ability to work as a team member with an ability to self motivate and work alone when needed.

Desirable

• Evidence of dealing with situations under pressure and prioritise time management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and the means to overcome them.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care as delegated by a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional.

Clean and check of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general house keeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 2, willing to work to Level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Desirable

• NVQ /Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering care in a healthcare or people centred environment
• Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in care skills
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills / tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes pre employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding 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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CRT South - Stratford Base

Stratford Hospital, Arden Street

Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills/ good general education

Desirable

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and infection control guidance and procedures
• Have knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of basic knowledge of cleaning principles

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Manual handling techniques

Skills and ability

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Manual Handling techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 / Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology & Level 4 / Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Substantial post qualification experience in line with above qualification timelines
• Membership of the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technologists

Desirable

• Management/ leadership qualifications.
• Registered with the Academy for Healthcare Sciences or Science Council
• Health & Safety training

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate significant experience of Anatomical Pathology Technology, advanced autopsy technique, forensic pathology and CT PM's
• To be able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the Human Tissue Act (HTA) Code of Practice pertaining to the Mortuary sector
• Demonstrable knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

• Teaching, lecturing and mentoring experience
• Quality management, Document control & Audit experience

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate fine motor skills for routine and advanced techniques in anatomical pathology (dissection; evisceration; high risk post-mortem; reconstruction)
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to write SOPs and training programmes

Desirable

• Demonstrable competency in advanced technique, e.g. eye enucleation; spinal cord removal; exposure or removal of middle ears, pituitary glands, femurs

Communications And Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate sensitive information to distressed families of the deceased, including those with English as a second language

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate the ability to promote positive working relationships with a wide range of professional groups
• The ability to participate in out of hours on call service
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to know when to escalate a situation regarding capacity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Evidence of Level 2 on both Maths & English qualifications ( CSE Grade 1/ GCSE Grades 4-9 or A* -C / Level 2 Functional Skills / O Level grade A-C / Level 2 National Certificate / Level 2 National Diploma / Level 2 ESOL )
• * Evidence of completion of Level 3 Qualification or above in Health /Social Care or Hospitality & Catering ( BTEC/ CACHE Level 3 Award / Level 3 Certificate or Diploma ) or 2 A levels or equivalent experience of working in the NHS in a patient/public facing role in health / care or hospitality & catering
• * Evidence of completion of training associated with employment in a role associated with health / care /hospitality or catering i.e. :Customers service/ Food Hygiene /Care Certificate/ Health & Safety i.e. COSHH
• * Evidence of completion of "in house" training associated with employment, via on-line training platforms, Moodle, in house training etc.

Experience

Essential

• * Considerable experience of working in a health/ care role or hospitality/ catering role which is customer facing in an NHS or health / care provider role as part of a multi-disciplinary
• team
• * Experience of undertaking audit of stock and replenishment of supplies
• * Can demonstrate understanding of the roles which make up the team of health and care staff within a hospital setting
• * Can demonstrate understanding of the following :
• o Health & Safety
• o Infection prevention control practice
• o Food hygiene practice /standards
• o Moving and handling
• o Customer service /care skills
• * Can demonstrate awareness and understanding of how they may be exposed to distressing situations associated with hospital patient care
• * Can demonstrate understanding of how this role contributes to patient health and wellbeing
• * Can demonstrate understanding of Equality , diversity and inclusion and how this relates to this role
• * Can demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding and how this relates to the role
• * Can demonstrate how data protection and confidentiality relate to the role
• * Understands and supports ward / service routine and structures.
• * Participates in training associated with the role.
• * Supports / trains and educates new staff on the role / duties associated with 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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.

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 is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.

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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 Sep 26

Interviews will be held on the 29 Sep 26

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

• RN / ODA / ODP
• Evidence of continued professional development
• NMC or HCPC active registration
• Evidence of completed formal Anaesthetic training

Desirable

• Relevant Teaching and assessing qualification (or must be willing to work towards whilst in post)
• Evidence of accurate documentation and reporting

Experience

Essential

• Clinically current post qualification experience in Perioperative practice
• NHS Experience
• Liver Transplant and or Multi-visceral Anaesthesia Experience

Desirable

• Evidence of supervision / mentoring of learners and junior staff
• Experience of managing a clinical area
• Use of cellsaver or autologous blood transfusion
• TEG sampling and analysis training
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC code of conduct guidelines
• HCPC code of conduct guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of WHO Surgical Safety checklist

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Capable of working as an integral member of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Committed to staff support
• Highly motivated
• Willing to develop perioperative practice
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleague need

Desirable

• Willingness to accept alternative shift times
• Willingness to undertake additional roles
• Committed to the development of junior staff
• Scrub skills and preparation for anaesthetic invasive line trollies

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 A

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding main responsibilities and service objectives, please read the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Registered Health Care Professional: registered nurse, pharmacist or paramedic

Desirable

• Non -Medical prescriber qualification or a willingness to work towards.

Skills

Essential

• Practical skills and knowledge of cold chain procedures and medicines management
• Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workloads to changing and often tight deadlines

Desirable

• Community nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection legislation and information governance requirements.
• Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level.
• Knowledge of vaccination and immunisation schedules in accordance with national recommendations
• Working knowledge and literate with computer skills to use of word document, internet access and email correspondence and electronic record keeping.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience in a similar clinical role

Desirable

• Previous experience of teaching and assessing in clinical practice
• Previous experience of disease prevention and health promotion

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

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address

63 Monks Road/ Grace Swan Spilsby

Lincoln/ Spilsby

LN2 5HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description including a person specification has been uploaded wit this vacancy. This includes a list of responsibilities, Skills and competencies for the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 vocational qualification in relevant subject or equivalent
• Level 3 Word processing or typing qualification or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to liaise with staff and members of the public at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills - able to manage busy workload, prioritise work and have a good attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships at all levels internally and externally

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection Knowledge of medical terminology Page 7 of 8 legislation and is able to use discretion where necessary
• Knowledge and proficiency in use of relevant software packages including Excel, Word, Outlook

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy administrative environment, delivery a full range of secretarial and administrative procedures
• Previous experience of audio typing and transcribing of meeting minutes
• Previous experience of working towards targets/deadlines
• Previous experience of validating data against reports.

specific requirements

Essential

• Previous experience of validating data against reports.

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

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address

Beech House

Waterside South

Lincoln

LN5 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification or 'A ' levels or equivalent
• Training on medical devices
• Electrical safety testing experience

Desirable

• Continued Professional Development

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Desirable

• Some knowledge of electronics and mechanical medical devices

Experience

Essential

• IT knowledge, experience and training
• Some experience of working/volunteering in an Acute Hospital environment

Desirable

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We believe the job description will give you a clear picture of the day to day duties and tasks. Please read this thoroughly and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us - we'll be happy to help.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Diploma/Level Level 2 qualification in relevant field OR equivalent experience, OR willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification in Business and Administration
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role.

Experience

Essential

• And/or Data inputting experience.
• Experience of general office duties.
• Customer service experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Understanding of confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.
• Knowledge of receiving visitors/telephone callers and taking accurate messages

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Resource Centre

Cavendish Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information regarding this post.

We would welcome interested applicants to make contact if they would like to discuss the post further, or to arrange a visit.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months

Experience

Essential

• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence- based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worsley Court

Doncaster Road

Selby

YO8 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To plan and facilitate occupational sessions guided by an Occupational Therapist
• To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist
• To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist
• To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life
• To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values
• To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedure

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
• Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Experience of working in a OT related setting
• Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
• Knowledge of Recovery principles
• Functional Assessment Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saffron Ground

Ditchmore Lane

Stevenage

SG1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Community Team, will be responsible for the clinical and operational day to day service delivery, providing a high quality health & social care service to adults of all ages having First Episode Psychosis (FEP). The core functions are to provide assessment, care planning and care co- ordination, including care programme approach, within a framework of recovery which embraces each individuals right to choice and control.

You may be responsible for supervision, development and teaching of junior staff and/or students as delegated by the team manager.

Come and find out more about what we do and consider joining our team. Wed love you to come and work with us!

Heres what our staff say about working in the team:

"I love my job, I see service users over their journey from when they first become unwell to being able to re-start living a rewarding life"

"It's a specialist team, lots of opportunities for career development, it's a very supportive team and we work together as a mini team to look after a case load."

Heres what well offer you in terms of learning and development:

• Youll be offered a structured 12 week induction programme, giving you access to FEP specific learning and development opportunities to give you the confidence and skills to start delivering the FEP pathway to our service users
• Your development is our focus and we will offer a range of ways for you to further your career. Youll have access to personal coaching, to help you achieve your goals, coupled with 100 day conversations and a high quality supervision and appraisal programme.
• Youll want to be a leader and will be encouraged to develop your leadership skills through our offer of bespoke leadership training, high quality profession specific support and opportunities to learn the most effective supervision and personal coaching approaches.
• Youll be an important part of an innovative, creative and developing service. We are committed to a future where we use continuous quality improvement to harness your ideas for service development and make them a reality
• Youll work with a team who have highly specialist knowledge, experience and skills around FEP, where you will have access to a comprehensive internal training package to develop these skills in your first year too
• Delivering the FEP Pathway is a chance to change service users lives, teaching them the skills to self-manage their illness and encouraging self-reliance and independence, as well as helping them rebuild their lives
• Youll be working with people who come with a variety of needs, at various stages of their illness and recovery
• HPFT offers a wide variety of competitive employee benefits including access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes and discounts, a lease car scheme AND Excellent pension provision with up to 42 days leave per year

Car driver essential as the role is community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

• Education to degree level or Academic qualifications equivalent (Diploma/Degree in in Mental Health Nursing /Social Work / Occupational Therapy)
• Registration with NMC/ HCPC

Desirable

• Advance Training in mental health
• Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interest Assessment training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration experience including solid Band 5/equivalent experience
• Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
• Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process; dealing with family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of selfharm.
• Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and training

Communication skills

Essential

• Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
• Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL, caseload locality St Albans

99 Waverley Road

St Albans

AL3 5TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Relationships:

To work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team at the Broadland Clinic and across Little Plumstead Hospital; including the Broadland Clinic, Astley Court, the Intensive Support Service, and the Norfolk Forensic Community LD team.

To work with service users and carers across the aforementioned services.

To work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Community Learning Disability Teams, Primary and Secondary Care Services.

To link with other SLTs, particularly those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream.

To work closely with the Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate assessment and intervention work packages for the specified service user group.

To work as an effective, integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To establish effective communication networks with services users and carers, team members, AHP colleagues and other agencies.

To provide consultation, specialist risk assessment & risk management recommendations.

To provide highly specialist advice, support, education and training to increase the capacity and capability of others to work with people with a learning disability.

To develop Speech and Language Therapy provision within the service with support from the SLT Professional Lead.

To undertake supervision and leadership of junior staff and students as required.

To deputise for the Therapies Professional Lead in Learning Disability services as necessary

To have a key role in developing, shaping and transforming services.

Clinical Responsibility

To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users with learning disabilities, additional sensory and/ or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour.

To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users presenting with dysphagia.

To coordinate and participate in videofluroscopy assessments of swallowing as required.

To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication.

To contribute to the formulation and implementation of a multi-disciplinary recovery-based care plan within the Care Programme Approach.

To have responsibility for the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of Speech and Language therapy assessments and interventions.

To be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness using specified outcome measures, audit and service evaluation.

To work with and be available to other professionals for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required.

To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care

Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

To review and reflect on you own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To support junior staff and students to review and reflect on their practice and performance through effective delivery of supervision and appraisal.

To support junior staff to develop role-based competencies and to manage capability where required.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable, providing clinical supervision and support.

To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of SLT students on practice placement within HPFT.

To demonstrate leadership skills through the management of designated projects.

To promote awareness of the role of SLT within clinical and partner services, negotiating priorities where appropriate.

To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.

To represent the service locally and nationally where needed.

To apply knowledge, experience and skills to make decisions in the absence of senior staff.

To recruit and appoint staff in conjunction with relevant Team Leaders and Professional Leads and in accordance with the required operation of the business unit

To identify training and development needs of individual staff and teams.

To ensure Attendance Management Policies are implemented and to pass relevant information to relevant departments within the Trust.

Financial Responsibility

• To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job.

• To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment and materials.

• To support the Speech and Language Therapy Professional Lead with coordinating the Training Needs Agreement budget.

• To ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Data Protection Act Regulations are observed and instituted.

Service Development and Improvement

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

• To support, engage in, and deliver service improvement and development projects, which may come in the form of audit, service evaluation, CQI, and research.

• To contribute to the formulation of standards and supporting the integration of new evidence-based practices within the service.

• To contribute to the Trusts Practice Governance arrangements.

• To challenge practice, in the best interest of service users, carers and the Service.

Communications

• To establish and maintain robust networks of communication with HPFT and partner agencies.

• To liaise with Team Managers and Senior Clinicians to advise on speech and language therapy clinical, professional, operational and safeguarding issues.

• To provide interpretation and dissemination of legislation, policies and procedures to staff in relation to their operational impact.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge relating to clinical areas as specified and the application of these skills to clinical practice, and through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.

To comply with the RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust procedures.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of staff and support them to thrive within the workplace.

To review and reflect on own and others practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To adhere to local and national standards and guidelines relating to professional practice and maintain registration with the Health Professions Council.

To contribute to the Trusts, SBU and Services Practice Governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards

Planning and Organisational Skills

To plan own diary and appointments with service users and carers, in conjunction with HPFT LD services based in Norfolk.

To assist in the identification of training needs of junior staff including that needed in response to new trends in practice.

Information Resources

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records, reports, and outcome measures are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

To record appropriate statistical activity.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• State registration with HCPC
• Member of the RCSLT
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post graduate training in Learning Disabilities, Challenging behaviour and/ or Mental Health

Desirable

• Post graduate training in Dysphagia
• Leadership Training/ Qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
• Detailed knowledge of evidence based practice and its contribution to practice governance
• Extensive clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of advanced clinical skills
• Ability to facilitate therapist, generic technician and student development through effective supervision
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Leadership and first line management experience
• Participation in research projects and audit

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadland Clinic

Little Plumstead Hospital

Norwich

NR13 5EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology or approved equivalent.
• Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist with significant experience with people with mild to moderate mental health problems
• Experience of working with a range of people, across the range of clinical severity in community and residential settings
• Experience of working in team with multiple disciplines and managing complex inter-disciplinary situations.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice including CBT
• Already completed or willing to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision; either a low intensity supervision course or Psychological Therapies supervision course

Desirable

• Experience in managing and leading service development projects.
• Experience in providing psychological consultation to other service providers in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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