Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification by RMN

Desirable

• Degree
• Evidence of post registration study
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & safety/risk management mental health act
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.

Desirable

• Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit.

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively.
• Possess good listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Ward, Clock View Hospital

2a Oak House Park

Walton, Liverpool

L9 1EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological, physical and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia.
2. Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective intervention in accordance with clinical need and service priorities.
3. Assess and manage dysphagia, including the development and implementation of evidence-based eating and drinking recommendations to minimise clinical risk and promote patient safety.
4. Deliver care across a range of settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards.
5. Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused and evidence-based.
6. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
7. Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
8. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to ensure equitable access to the service.
9. Support the assessment, provision and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication strategies where appropriate.
10. Deliver education, training and support to healthcare professionals, care staff and carers regarding communication and dysphagia management.
11. Supervise, support and delegate work to Speech and Language Therapy assistants as appropriate.
12. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities.
13. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of best practice.
14. Actively promote collaborative team working and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills while contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
• Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
• Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
• Driving License
• Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)

Skills

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

Knowledge

Essential

• A philosophy and approach that empowers people
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
• A person-centred approach to service delivery
• Understanding of current NHS changes

Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre

Old Colliery Road

Whiston

L35 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological, physical and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia.
2. Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload across Knowsley and St Helens, ensuring timely and effective intervention in accordance with clinical need and service priorities.
3. Assess and manage dysphagia, including the development and implementation of evidence-based eating and drinking recommendations to minimise clinical risk and promote patient safety.
4. Deliver care across a range of community settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards.
5. Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused and evidence-based.
6. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
7. Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
8. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to ensure equitable access to the service.
9. Support the assessment, provision and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication strategies where appropriate.
10. Deliver education, training and support to healthcare professionals, care staff and carers regarding communication and dysphagia management.
11. Supervise, support and delegate work to Speech and Language Therapy assistants as appropriate.
12. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities.
13. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of best practice.
14. Actively promote collaborative team working and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills while making a real difference to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties living across Knowsley and St Helens.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
• Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia

Skills

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

Values

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
• Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
• Driving License
• Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)

Knowledge

Essential

• A philosophy and approach that empowers people
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
• A person-centred approach to service delivery
• Understanding of current NHS changes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre

Old Colliery Road

Whiston

L35 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological, physical and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia.
2. Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload across Knowsley and St Helens, ensuring timely and effective intervention in accordance with clinical need and service priorities.
3. Assess and manage dysphagia, including the development and implementation of evidence-based eating and drinking recommendations to minimise clinical risk and promote patient safety.
4. Deliver care across a range of community settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards.
5. Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused and evidence-based.
6. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
7. Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
8. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to ensure equitable access to the service.
9. Support the assessment, provision and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication strategies where appropriate.
10. Deliver education, training and support to healthcare professionals, care staff and carers regarding communication and dysphagia management.
11. Supervise, support and delegate work to Speech and Language Therapy assistants as appropriate.
12. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities.
13. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of best practice.
14. Actively promote collaborative team working and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills while making a real difference to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties living across Knowsley and St Helens.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
• Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia

Skills

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

Knowledge

Essential

• A philosophy and approach that empowers people
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
• A person-centred approach to service delivery
• Understanding of current NHS changes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
• Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
• Driving License
• Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)

Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre

Old Colliery Road

Whiston

L35 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support Clinical Psychologists undertaking psychological assessments of clients applying psychologically based psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales,direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of interventions involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in a community setting, as appropriate.

Having received instruction through supervision, to provide one-to-one consultations with service users, working autonomously within the limits of this instruction and within personal competence.

To use a degree of initiative and work independently with clients on planned work, and to exercise judgement based on good practice (NICE) and local operating procedures.

To work with potentially distressing material in relation to service users personal histories and presentation, including risk to self and others.

Preparing agreed assessment reports accurately in the accepted format.

Where required, to assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.

In common with all professional psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.

To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties through management with CPD opportunities and self-guided learning.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• A second class honours degree or higher in psychology or psychology as a main subject
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months previous experience of work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Experience of teaching and training in the application of psychological principles to mental health problems
• Experience of research evaluation and audit of the application of psychological principles to mental health problems
• Clear experience of interacting effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• Clear experience of interacting with people with mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience of psychometric assessment.
• Proven track record of experience of research evaluation and audit of the application of psychological principles to mental health problems
• Previous experience as an Assistant in an NHS setting.

Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
• An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy within the boundaries of the assistant role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience using computers for databases or data -analysis
• Experience of report writing.
• Demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues in a way that facilitates engagement
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• A demonstrated ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• An understanding of psychological principles applied to health care. Undertaken further relevant post -graduate study.

Desirable

• Skills in SPSS for Windows
• Undertaking further relevant post -graduate study leading to recognised qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William House, Rathbone Hospital

Rathbone Hospital, Mill Lane

Liverpool

L13 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To operate, maintain and develop a building services and engineering Planned Preventative Maintenance and Repair system across the Trust, continually reviewing and updating all records in response to changing techniques and service developments.

To act as authorised person (AP) for low voltage (LV) systems including all associated duties

To ensure and maintain compliance with the HTM, HBN & Electrical safety Regulations

To supervise and monitor performance of delegated trade staff

Line management responsibility for the divisions directly employed engineering staff, regular contractors and service contractors ensuring effective day-to-day running of the operational estates team.

Responsible for recruitment, induction, appraisal and development for Estates team with responsibility for HR issues i.e. disciplinary, grievance, PACE etc.

To manage the performance of all engineering maintenance works and to monitor and assure the quality of work undertaken by contractors and in-house estates maintenance team.

To develop and implement effective strategies for the conservation of energy and to reduce energy consumption by the Trust by being responsible for managing, monitoring and rectifying faults on the Building Management system. To undertake surveys, develop schedules of work, specifications and contract documentation for all in-house small capital and maintenance projects.

To check the standard of works on engineering projects within the Trust, including the approval of contractors invoices prior to submission for payment to ensure that value for money has been obtained.

To monitor the existing engineering planned maintenance system to ensure that contractors are complying with all requirements including frequencies, statutory and non-statutory regulations and guidance, health and safety and the trusts policies and procedures.

To provide estimates and advice on potential projects to senior managers to enable them to make budgetary decisions.

To monitor and maintain building and plant surveys from which information is stored on a database to enable forward planning of building maintenance and a fully priced rolling programme.

To project manage minor capital works meetings with consultants, contractors and other professionals to inform and discuss progress of projects to ensure planning and work carried out meets the requirements and specifications.

To ensure that all aspects of support services, control of infection, fire safety etc and security are completed prior to a particular area becoming operational.

Responsible for the security systems throughout the estates which include complex engineering equipment, perimeter intruder detection CCTV, secure entry systems, staff alarm and control room.

To oversee energy electrical and mechanical maintenance and operational works to ensure that all necessary mandatory and statutory regulations are complied with.

To ensure all allocated capital schemes are progressed and delivered on time, to quality and within budget and in compliance with Trust SFIs.

To develop and implement strategies that enhance estate performance, seeking to improve the service user carer experience.

To act as the single point of contact for all estates issues applicable to Maghull Health Park.

Liaising with Directors, senior manager and staff in the development of business cases and in the signing off, of capital schemes following completion and formal hand over.

Providing expert estates advice to Directors and Senior Managers.

Take part in divisional and trust wide meetings and committees as a representative for the department.

Take part in the management and provision of an out of hours emergency on call system.

To implement safe systems of work, ensuring statutory and non statutory compliance i.e. legionnella, maintenance of risk register/estates risks assessments electricity at work act regulations etc.

To act as the custodian of the Trusts physical and financial assets within the designated zone, ensuring investment decisions and the use of the Trusts property portfolio effectively supports the organisations business activities.

To control, monitor and manage expenditure of the building maintenance and engineering maintenance budgets.

Responsible for ensuring that the testing, validating, certification and registering of all Trust Estates Statutory requirements are carried out either buy in-huse or external contractors so that the Trust complies with its current responsibilities including, gas safety testinf, fixed wire testing, fire alarm maintenance, PAT testing, asbestos and LOLER etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professionally qualified in an Electrical related discipline
• Degree in an Estate related subject or equivalent experience
• City and Guilds NVQ 3

Desirable

• Diploma/Certificate in Management
• IOSH/NEBOSH
• Associate, or equivalent membership status, of a recognised professional Institution
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.
• AP training (HTM or equivalent)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Management experience in the public sector or equivalent experience in the private sector
• Demonstrable ability of leading teams in providing complex multi site operational estates services.
• Demonstrable ability to understand financial management systems and effectively manage significant operational budgets.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of information systems and their role in managing the service.
• Ability to analyse complex data.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety and risk management
• HVAC and wider building services knowledge.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and minor works projects
• Operational understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Understanding of HTMs, HBNs, and NHS estate standards

Desirable

• Significant demonstrable management experience in delivering estate services in a health care environment
• Working knowledge of NHS/public sector financial regimes
• Working knowledge of information systems which support Estate services.
• Understanding of the NHS Controls Assurance framework and experience of managing the standards specific to estate services
• Experience of working with service users and the public in delivery/development of health care services and facilities

Skills

Essential

• Excellent team member with the ability to maintain objective relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of building good working relationships with stakeholders including trade unions, professional associations and external agencies
• Use of hand and power tools in relation to electrical and mechanical services
• Use of computers and associated applications
• Use of BMS systems
• Use of CAFM systems
• Use of diagnostic equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hollins Park Hospital

Hollins Lane

Winwick

WA2 8WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties

To provide specialist psychological assessments of service users referred to the clinical service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structuredinterviews with service users , family members and others involved in the patients care.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patients psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses where appropriate.

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account relevant theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical, developmental and systemic processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of service users whose problems are managed by psychologically basedstandard care plans. To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals and/or carers, contributing directly to service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.

To ensure that all members of the clinical team have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding and care of service users, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual service users and to provide both general and specialist advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of service users under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni and multidisciplinary care.

To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team

Teaching, Training and Supervision

To provide post-qualification training (CPD) and clinical professional supervision to recently qualified HCPC registered psychologists attached to the team, where appropriate.

To provide advice, consultation, training and clinical supervision to other members of the team for the provision of psychologically based interventions to help improve service users functioning.

To provide pre- and post-qualification teaching of psychologists and/or other psychological services staff, and other disciplines as appropriate.

To develop and maintain skills in the area of professional pre- and post-graduate training.

To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the service user group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

To receive regular professional supervision from a senior psychologist in the team and where appropriate other senior colleagues.

To continue to gain wider post-qualification experience of psychology in line with HCPC, and where appropriate BPS, requirements.

To provide professional and clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and, as appropriate, supervise Doctoral level.

To contribute to the pre and post-qualification teaching of all relevant staff, as appropriate.

Management, Recruitment and Service Development

To participate as appropriate in staff recruitment, both in the short-listing process and as a member of interview panels for assistant, trainees and qualified psychologists.

To participate as a senior clinician in the development of a high quality responsive and accessible service, including proposing and implementing changes within the psychological service.

To exercise delegated responsibility for managing psychology staff based within the psychology service.Research and Service Evaluation

To contribute and where appropriate take a lead role, in the evaluation, monitoring and development of of service evaluation and audit

To Incorporate psychological frameworks for understanding and provision of high-quality care and the improvement of services for service users and their families.

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

To undertake appropriate research as agreed with the line manager and Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist and provide research advice to team colleagues undertaking research.

To undertake a defined role in Service Governance structures if/when agreed with theservice lead

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training (or equivalent) in a professional area of psychology conferring HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of IT systems including word processing, email and local electronic patient information systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc)
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one specialised psychological therapy

Skills

Essential

• Expertise in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well-developed and effective communication skills, oral and written, to communicate complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Reasonable adjustments will be made for those with sensory impairment
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of service governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Ability to self-reflect, use clinical supervision appropriately and consider complex organisational and team dynamics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan View MSU

Maghull Health Park

Maghull

L31 1FN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Employment Specialist will be expected to deliver the IPS approach, working directly with all relevant stakeholders.

The Employment Specialist will maintain a professional relationship with the service users of the IPS service, key internal and external stakeholders, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of professional boundaries.

To adhere to mandatory administrative and data capture protocols when recording the progress of individuals. To keep accurate and complete records of casework, using the appropriate electronic clinical notes systems.

To act independently, using own judgement, knowledge and initiative to develop and understanding of the needs and potential career aspirations of job seekers.

To sensitively gather information, to develop a shared vocational profile and an agreed Job Notion or Curriculum Vitae, for each individual job seeker. On occasion complex, sensitive and contentious information will need to be provided and/or received. To deal with sometimes emotional and distressing behaviour and difficult situations and circumstances.

To commence rapid job search within 30 days of receiving a referral for a service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment.

To research the labour market and spend time getting to know local employers in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet everyones strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. Meeting KPI target of 6-8 quality employer contacts each week.

It is the responsibility of the Employment Specialist to source meaningful paid job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers. Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities in the hidden labour market that meet each individuals strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.

It is the responsibility of the Employment Specialists to undertake job analyses and workplace assessments, when placing service users with employers, ensure that the quality of work environments is explored, including potential for workplace adjustments that will accommodate individual strengths, skills, symptoms and coping skills.

To provide specialised advice to employers concerning employment to job seekers with a range of different clinical needs.

To provide specialist education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.

To develop workplace introduction strategies together with a comprehensive package of individualised support to service users once they have returned to work.

To provide individualised support to service users once they have returned to work to assist them in sustaining employment.

To appropriately monitor the longer-term career development of individuals supported into employment offering ongoing input as required.

Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinicians where employment support is integrated into mental health treatment.

Build a multi-disciplinary approach to the return to work. For example, involve clinical staff (where relevant) in managing symptoms at work, medication reviews and supporting rehabilitation needs e.g., social skill development, budgeting, travel training etc.

With appropriate consent, to communicate and liaise with carers, families, employers and other professionals on behalf of the service user as required.

Employment Specialist will ensure all mandatory training is completed and up to date. Additional training will be offered and with the expectation that all staff will complete all role specific training provided by external organisations.

The post holder will make themselves familiar with their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, always ensuring their safety and the safety of others.

To ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc.

To regularly collect and promote service user employment recovery stories.

The post holder will be involved in highly innovative positive approaches designed to challenge assumptions and discriminative recruitment practices.

To provide cover/support to localities with high levels of referrals, complex cases, or where there is a disruption to service due to illness or vacancies.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Naturally interested in and energised by working with and talking to people
• Non -judgemental and trustworthy
• Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives
• Belief that people with mental illness can gain and sustain meaningful work
• Responds positively to failure and is able to translate it into a valuable learning experience
• Patient and empathetic to others' situations without imposing own experiences or beliefs onto others
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to listen and make grounded judgements
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills when dealing with and seeking to new employers
• Reaching shared agreement, effective group/meeting skills
• Ability to learn and assimilate quickly into a variety of situations
• Ability to keep effective records both verbal and written in a timely and accurate fashion

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or demonstrable experience

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector
• Trained in IPS Delivery Model
• Mental Health First Aid qualification
• NVQ level 3 in Care or Learning Disability related
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching principles.
• Training in Systematic Instruction
• Counselling
• Person Centred Planning
• Adult education/training
• Sales & marketing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs or a similar service user group
• Knowledge and experience of recovery and social inclusion principals
• Experience of utilising IT systems
• Experience of working within diverse communities
• Ability to engage with employers across all industries using a variety of methods
• Understanding and experience of working across a range of recruitment/ employment sectors
• Understanding of employment and challenges/barriers for people with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment
• Knowledge of the labour market and a demonstrated understanding of 'market positioning
• Understanding of financial implications between benefits/pay structure and advising service user's accordingly

Desirable

• Experience of working in supported employment services
• Understanding of principals and practices of the Individual Placement and Support model (IPS)
• Experience of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health
• Personal experience of using mental health services
• An understanding of self employment or business start up

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Life Rooms

Evered Avenue

Walton

L9 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within their recognised remit of physical health. Working within the local and nationally agreed frameworks the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), will exercise independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients physical health within their care. The ACPs will provide the teams with advanced clinical leadership, having undergone training to meet all academic and core clinical requirements (4 pillars of advanced practice) relevant to the role.

The ACPs reporting lines will be via the Mental Health Care Division leadership structure. They will work alongside and support the education and development of trainee APs and the wider MDT within the Mental Health Care Division. The ACP will have key working relationships with all members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams, trust management teams and wider partners.

The Band 8a ACP practices in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with relevant clinical body
• Full Masters in advanced Clinical Practice physical health or qualification, such as relevant in-depth experience and postgraduate/registration study/qualification
• V300 Non-medical prescribing
• Mentor/teaching qualification

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

• Working autonomously in an advanced physical health role
• Proven leadership skills
• Non-medical prescriber
• Research
• Audits

Desirable

• Community experience
• Working within a multi- disciplinary led environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Change management
• Able to work across boundaries within primary and offering support to secondary care
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• IT literate

Desirable

• EMIS
• ICE
• RIO

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harry Blackman House, Peasley Cross Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations.

Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels.

Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments.

Manage and maintain stock levels and ordering supplies.

Accurately record new and follow up attendances on the electronic appointment system, updating and revising information where necessary.

Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required.

Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed.

To participate in meetings as required.

To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Generally monitor security within the building. Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

Report and record sickness, absences and any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy.

Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• IT Literate
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of supervising other secretarial/administrative staff

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walk in Centres

Walk in Centres

Liverpool

L15 2LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
• Assessor/Mentorship Training

Desirable

• First line management e.g., Leo
• Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at E grade or above
• Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
• Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
• Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
• Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base

Knowledge

Essential

• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area

Desirable

• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
• Computer literate
• Clinical Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fern Ward

Leigh Moss Hospital

Liverpool

L14 5NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Previous and current health and social care experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of GDPR (Data Protection Act)
• Health and Safety
• Equality and Diversity

Skills

Essential

• Good Computer skills/ECDL or equivalent
• Able to plan own workload
• Able to work without direct supervisor
• Ability to undertake clinical interventions commensurate to training, competency and qualifications
• Able to work as a team member
• Ability to prioritise workload pro-actively
• Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
• Capable of working on own initiative
• Able to involve and listen to others
• Excellent developed oral and written communication skills
• Able to keep accurate written and electronic contemporaneous records
• Able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Able to travel for work purposes

Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southport and Formby community

5 Curzon Road

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
• Assessor/Mentorship Training

Desirable

• First line management e.g., Leo
• Evidence of post registration study/continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at E grade or above
• Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
• Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
• Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
• Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base

Knowledge

Essential

• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area

Desirable

• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
• Computer literate
• Clinical Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roscoe Ward

Mossley Hill Hospital

Liverpool

L18 8BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patients co-morbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group. The post holder will participate in planning, development and evaluation of therapy services within a designated area/team. The post holder takes a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of service users / patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high-quality care to a defined caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced based practice.Work in partnership with other professional to enable patients / clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment. To work within Trust clinical guidelines, HCPC and Registrant Body guidelines and to have a working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own practise against these. To demonstrate as appropriate skills for assessment and treatment of patients e.g., dexterity, co-ordination, palpatory and other senses

See Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and application of current best practice in relevant area of practice
• Application of therapeutic Outcome measures and Models of practice
• Application of the process of standard setting, audit, evaluation and review
• A sound knowledge of the core Occupational Therapy skills and their application in this field
• Be able to communicate effectively with service users within the specific client group
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of the Health and Care Profession Councils standards of Proficiency and the therapeutic responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of mentorship, and supervision
• Evidence of active participation in supervision and the appraisal process
• Experience of group and individual interventions with the specific client group
• Experience working in a collaborative way with the MDT and service users/carers.
• Good time management skills
• Apply and promote therapeutic skills, to include carrying out assessments, setting clear reablement goals and facilitating a wide variety of therapeutic interventions.
• Able to apply Person Centred Approaches
• Apply clinical skills and able to reflect on own and others practice.
• Excellent range of communication skills, able to motivate and support other staff.
• Self-management and motivation skills
• Risk assessment skills.
• IT literate
• Ability to travel across boundaries.
• Awareness of factors contributing to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
• Understanding of partnership working
• Awareness of local agenda in health and social care
• Have good listening skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills to be able to initiate, monitor and implement change and fully
• Apply Professional skills to enable MDT working partnerships and liaise with external agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to express an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process including formulation of intervention plans grounded in clinical reasoning
• General knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Have an understanding of clinical and environmental risk assessment
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses

Desirable

• Familiar with Electronic Patient Records
• Management and clinical leadership
• A basic understanding of Relevant legislation including The Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Occupational Therapy Diploma / Degree (BSc/MSc)
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Desirable

• Membership of professional Body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of relevant Occupational Therapy functional assessment
• Experience of successful team working
• Experience of liaison with internal and external services and agencies

Desirable

• Experience of serviced development audit and research practice relevant to the clinical area
• Experience of planning and facilitating therapeutic groups for patients / clients
• Experience of service Development
• Experience of being involved in clinical audit and/or research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ICRAS Southport and Formby, Curzon Road

5 Curzon Road

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral member of the School Health Team, supporting the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, including the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), health screening and health promotion activities.

The role will also involve working within school settings to deliver clinical interventions and provide care to children and young people with identified health needs, under the appropriate delegation, supervision and competency framework of a senior member of the team.

The post holder will contribute to providing safe, effective and child-centred care, working collaboratively with school staff, families and other professionals to promote positive health outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with general public
• Experience of working with children, education staff and parents in schools
• Experience and ability to communicate with children who may be upset and require individual support
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of a range of IT packages including internet and emails
• Experience of working autonomously and within a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of importance of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to acquire new skills and contribute to a developing service
• Willingness to undertake clinical duties
• Able to carry equipment from clinic base to schools. Light physical effort in line with Health and Safety guidance
• Ability to switch task if required
• Ability to deal with children with complex health, social and environmental needs
• Working in schools
• Ability to concentrate in one to one and group settings

Desirable

• Awareness of children and young people who have tracheostomy's, urinary catheters, stomas, enteral feeds, and usage of associated equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

V7 Building

King's Business Park

Liverpool

L34 1PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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