Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

• Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Hold a Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Hold postgraduate study in a relevant area such as Long-Term Conditions Management, or Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Have experience working within community nursing, acute care, or integrated healthcare services.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Be confident in working independently and managing a diverse caseload while prioritising workload effectively.
• Possess strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Have experience supporting hospital discharge processes and admission avoidance pathways.
• Be committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and a willingness to support, mentor, and develop colleagues.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• NMC Registration

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree in nursing
• Post graduate study in relevant subjects
• Mentorship qualification or Practice assessor qualification
• Current Physical Health Assessment qualification or willingness to complete within 12 months of appointment to role.

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification courses in long term conditions or relevant subjects. Attendance at relevant groups, e.g. Specialist Interest Groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Merlin House

Etchell Road

Tamworth

B78 3HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Person spec

Essential

• Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post
• Experience in a community setting or in palliative care, catheter care or similar
• Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent

Desirable

• Mentorship/Assessor qualification

Job requirements

Essential

• Current NMC registered general nurse (degree in nursing)
• UK Car and driving licence
• Relevant experience
• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post, with knowledge of care planning. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• Flexibility to work across 7 days
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Community Nursing experience
• Mentorship
• Palliative care experience
• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Integrated Out of Hours Service

Norton Canes Medical Centre

Brownhills Road

WS11 9SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
• Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Qualification
• Physical Health Assessment
• Mentor/ Student Qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Degree or evidence of working towards

Desirable

• Certificate in management studies
• Nurse prescribing (V150/300)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi- disciplinary environment
• Clinical experience in either an acute or community setting
• Understanding of the aims and objectives of the national discharge to assess pathway and national reporting/ timescales.
• Experience of making independent decisions
• Experience of resolving complex issues/situations
• Experience of ensuring practice is based on sound evidence and clinical audit
• Understand the importance of chronic disease management and rehabilitation with in the community

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Working knowledge of professional practice across the Local Health Economy
• Clinical Skills
• Assessment skills and evaluation of safe discharge
• Ensure all risks are assessed and appropriate action taken to eliminate any risk to others.
• Good recording and documentation
• Proactive case management leading to timely discharges
• Collaborative multi agency working

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication and leadership skills
• Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work in a self-directed way

Trust Values

Essential

• Lead by examples
• Respectful
• Honest & Trustworthy
• Caring and compassionate
• Listen and engage

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greyfriars Business Park

Frank Foley Way

Stafford

ST16 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria

Level 2 Sports/Fitness qualification or willingness to undertake training.

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.

Experience working within health, social care, rehabilitation or fitness environments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to motivate individuals with varying levels of confidence and physical ability.

Good organisational and IT skills.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Ability to travel independently between community sites.

Experience delivering group exercise sessions.

Experience supporting individuals with long term health conditions.

Experience working within community healthcare settings.

Understanding of rehabilitation, behaviour change or health promotion.

0.8 WTE with some flexibility around working hours.

Regular travel across community locations in Stoke-on-Trent is required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Applicants must declare any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within their application.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Sports Instructor/ Fitness qualification at Level 2 or willingness to complete training
• English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent
• Quality credit framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN which is transferable into the role

Desirable

• BSc in sports science

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Allied Health professionals in delivering physical health care in a community setting
• Relevant experience working within health, social care settings which provides transferable knowledge and skills
• Basic knowledge of some conditions relevant to the clinical area and the effects of illness on function
• Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with long term Conditions and chronic health needs and supporting their physical health/fitness as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of being a service user or carer

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stoke Health Centre

Honeywall

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 7JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifcation

Essential

• RN registered

Desirable

• Immunisation qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Upto date with current nursing guidance and new advances in general nursing
• Evidence of continuing professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Significant Post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working on OH
• venepuncture competence
• Health promotion
• Training and presentations

skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates new service development, inspiring & leading others, positive attitude
• Evidence of undertaking audits
• Shows commitment, organisational, planning & prioritisation skills
• Evidence of proficiency in computer skills.
• Demonstrates clear & effective communication & interpersonal skills

work related criteria

Essential

• Team player
• Self reliant but knows own limits
• Self motivated & organised ability to work independently
• Adaptable to different people, situations and environments

Desirable

• Use of transport to attend off-site clinics

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific responsibilities

Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users, with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs, reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive client outcomes.

Support the development of joint working protocols with mental health services and substance misuse services (including Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services).

Review service users presenting to services and undertake specialist mental health assessments as required.

Identify the training and support needs of colleagues working with this group of service users and deliver training or provide support as appropriate.

Identify any gaps in dual diagnosis provision and provide examples of good practice to inform future pathway and service design.

Improve communication and referral pathways between substance misuse and mental health teams and other services involved in the care and treatment of people with dual diagnosis.

Provide a case management role for identified dual diagnosis service users as appropriate.

Clinical Practice

Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.

Undertake assessments for all alcohol individuals who use our services as indicated in the Change Grow Live Alcohol Policy and Procedure, using the outcome to determine safe detoxification as required.

Assist in the titration process for opioid individuals who use our services as required by service need to ensure the service user achieves an optimum dose of opioid substitution therapy (OST). This process is supported by good communication to other team members, including community pharmacists.

Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.

Work within and consolidate integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).

Undertake community alcohol detoxification either at the service or at the service users home.

Support opioid detoxification in the community.

Undertake phlebotomy, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.

Use blood results to support the assessment of the current health status of individuals who use our services, the need for specialist medical referral and the suitability for community detoxification.

Where indicated, refer for specialist inpatient services (including detoxification) and liaise with hospital and inpatient unit staff.

Contribute to Change Grow Lives Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals who use our services in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to individuals who use our services at every opportunity.

Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.

Have a demonstrable ability to manage emergency situations by being proficient in basic life support, defibrillation and managing a medical emergency e.g., anaphylaxis and overdose until the ambulance arrives.

Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of patient group directions (PGDs).

Utilise psychosocial intervention in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services and ownership of recovery planning.

Person Specification

Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health settings.

Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.

Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.

Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance, and legislation.

Qualification in Mental Health Treatment. Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health.

Communication

Develop therapeutic alliances with individuals who use our services and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.

Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other healthcare agencies, including GPs.

Maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Ensure that all revalidation requirements are being met and communicated to line manager.

Develop and provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.

Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.

Delivering a Quality Service

The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that people who use substances consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.

Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and Change Grow Live clinical protocols and procedures.

Leadership

Provide clinical leadership within the service, including providing support, coaching, and teaching to staff working at the service around harm reduction including BBVS and health promotion.

Dependent on service structure will provide line management/supervision to named health care assistants, student nurse placements and or volunteers working with the nursing team.

Team Working

To take part in assessing the suitability for transfer of clients to shared care services within the community.

To work with others to ensure individuals who use our services have timely access to safe and effective prescribing for community detoxification from substances, across operational sites.

Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.

Working with colleagues in the service to design and deliver a community opioid and alcohol detoxification plan utilising a care co-ordinated approach to service user care.

Risk Management

Provide harm reduction advice to injecting individuals who use our services, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely.

Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans for individuals who use our services engaged in the service.

Utilise appropriate prevention techniques to reduce substance misuse related harm and to aid in the prevention of multiple physical harms caused by drugs and alcohol.

Managing Information

Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.

Ensure that all data requirements in relation to individuals who use our services are met within defined deadlines.

The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of Change Grow Live.

Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required and to work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.

This role may involve evening, weekend, and bank holiday working.

The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of CGL.

You'll be based at one of our West Sussex delivery hubs, with the flexibility to work across all service locations to meet the needs of the people and communities we support. Regular travel across West Sussex is an essential part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse and with a current PIN.

Desirable

• Trained in phlebotomy.
• Qualification in substance misuse.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health setting.
• Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of current mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy, guidance, and legislation.
• Qualification in Mental Health Treatment.
• Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health.

Desirable

• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Change Grow Live

Richmond House

Richmond Road

Brighton

East Sussex

BN2 3RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

As an Outreach Liaison Practitioner, you will:

• Provide leadership and specialist expertise in the development and delivery of the Outreach Liaison pathway.
• Act as Lead Professional, overseeing assessment, formulation, care planning, and coordination for children and young people with complex presentations.
• Undertake timely assessments of children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including assessments relating to self-harm.
• Deliver timely follow-up interventions and ensure effective signposting to appropriate services.
• Work closely with families, schools, health colleagues, social care, and wider partners to create coordinated support plans.
• Support professionals across the alliance partnership by sharing knowledge, providing consultation, and building confidence in working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Promote collaborative, outcome-focused approaches that strengthen resilience within the child's wider support network.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Extensive post-qualification experience, including experience of working as a Band 6 (or equivalent level) within a community setting
• Significant experience working with children and young people (CYP) with mental health needs in community-based environments
• Proven ability to carry out comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, including risk formulation, crisis and contingency planning, and the use of outcome measures

Essential

Essential

• NMC/HCPC
• Driving Licence and use of vehicle for work

Essential

Essential

• Strong understanding of formulation-led practice and its application in complex and high-risk cases
• Experience in developing and implementing care plans that address risk and safeguard children or vulnerable individuals
• Sound knowledge of family functioning, with the ability to apply a systemic, whole family approach
• Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and statutory responsibilities
• Experience of working effectively across multi-agency systems, developing collaborative and coordinated approaches to care
• Ability to lead, contribute to, and support multidisciplinary and formulation meetings, including offering guidance and challenge where appropriate
• Experience of supporting and developing others, including delivering training through a range of approaches
• Ability to identify gaps in provision and contribute to service development, improving outcomes for children and young people
• Experience in managing and responding to complaints in line with organisational expectations and professional standards
• Experience of working within partnership frameworks such as i-THRIVE, supporting needs-led, outcome-focused care across the system

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Mole Business Park, Randall's Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job description for more information about the main job role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered RMHN
• Recognized nursing qualification RMN or degree in appropriate subject, including the Foundation Nursing Degree or Psychology
• Able To drive. Clean license.

Desirable

• Any additional courses relevant to health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Have a minimum 1 year Community experience working with people with mental health (can be pre- qualification).
• Experience can be working in a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health Service

Unither House

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration as a Mental Health Nurse
• Successful completion of mentorship course

Desirable

• Clinical supervision training completion
• Successful completion of Practice Assessor Course

Experience

Essential

• Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level or Extensive post registration experience working in Mental Health
• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
• Aware of personal and professional boundaries
• Clinical supervision training

Desirable

• Experience working in a Community Mental Healh Setting
• Experience working with older persons

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Practice Placement Educator Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience, including experience within mental health services or a relevant clinical area
• Experience of assessing occupational needs and delivering individual and group occupational therapy interventions.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaising with partner agencies.
• Experience of supervising or supporting junior staff, students or support staff.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity.
• Experience of a range of mental health settings

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written & verbal
• Information technology skills
• Effective time and workload management
• Multi-disciplinary/ multiagency working
• Problem solving abilities
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group.
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures and their use in practice.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation, care planning processes and current mental health practice.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused, trauma informed and person-centred approaches to care.
• Applied knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding within inpatient and /or community mental health practice.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe lone/community working practice
• Application of health, safety and risk management policies
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application to practice, audit and service evaluation.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues and apply professional standards to clinical decision-making.

Other

Essential

• To abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct & Trust Policies and Procedures
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse and current professional registration with the NMC or registered allied health professional.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Risk Assessment and Management Training.
• Suicide Prevention Training.
• Supervision 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.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster, DN4 8QN

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, RGN

Desirable

• Commitment to further education i.e., up to degree if not already qualified to that level. Mentoring or equivalent training qualification Willing to undertake the course.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of people affect by Dementia.
• Sound working knowledge base of the different subtypes of Dementia and their presentation.
• Working and supporting people with Dementia in the community as part of an MDT.
• Previous experience using supportive intervention to maintain a person with Dementia to remain in the community
• Access third partner agency input for support.
• Carer support and education.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates advanced, comprehensive communication skills.
• Clear/concise command of English written/oral.
• Ability to formulate plans for service strategy.
• Coordination of multiprofessional team activities
• Ability to formulate policies.
• Comfortable with basic IT skills

Desirable

• Willingness to participate in associated research and development.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Blossom Lodge, Tick Hill Road Site

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, RGN

Desirable

• Commitment to further education i.e., up to degree if not already qualified to that level. Mentoring or equivalent training qualification Willing to undertake the course.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of people affect by Dementia.
• Sound working knowledge base of the different subtypes of Dementia and their presentation.
• Working and supporting people with Dementia in the community as part of an MDT.
• Previous experience using supportive intervention to maintain a person with Dementia to remain in the community
• Access third partner agency input for support.
• Carer support and education.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates advanced, comprehensive communication skills.
• Clear/concise command of English written/oral.
• Ability to formulate plans for service strategy.
• Coordination of multiprofessional team activities
• Ability to formulate policies.
• Comfortable with basic IT skills

Desirable

• Willingness to participate in associated research and development.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Blossom Lodge, Tick Hill Road Site

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will compliment and form a key part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgemental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health and Substance misuse services to support the delivery of holistic care packages within our integrated services.The post holder will undertake delegated duties covering the patient journey from reception of prisoners into prison through to their discharge through the gate. This includes reception screening, providing agreedcare packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, appropriate clinical duties,undertaking clinics such as Phlebotomy clinics, ECG Clinics and NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion to improve mental, physical and social needs. The post holder will also be expected to work as part of the emergency response team as required.The post holder will have the skills to support patients showing low level mental ill health and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support in accordance with agreed care plans.The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values, Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion, and Innovation.

• Communication and Relationships Maintaining contemporaneous patient records and care plans on the electronic patient record in line with NHS Information governance standards. Work across professional boundaries to develop therapeutic, purposeful and meaningful activity. To work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the team by developing effectiveworking relationships to provide a therapeutic working environment conducive to rehabilitation and recovery. Provide information as appropriate to support the prison operator in fulfilling the wider offender management processes such as drug testing schemes. Participate in local assurance audits to provide accurate information on performance. Support patients to address issues that affect their own health, behaviour, and social welfare. Support patients and exercise positive relationships within professional boundaries as part of a purposeful and caring regime. Adhere to Spectrums information sharing policies when dealing with requests for potentially sensitive information . To actively participate in individual and/or group clinical supervision.2. Analytical Data and Information To undertake reception screening in accordance with agreed SystmOne template to identify any clinical risks to the prisoner and signpost accordingly. To assess fitness to travel and complete documentation for transfer and escorts outside of the establishment. To improve the standards of patient care by adhering to care plans and support evaluation of carefor patients. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of minor health and substance misuse issues to support patients health and wellbeing. Works under the direction of senior staff during the core day whilst carrying out duties Ability to closely observe and monitor patients at risk of self-harm and ensure appropriate escalation to Mental health services. The ability to assess, observe and respond to prisoners at risk of suicide and/or self-harm usingraising concerns at first sign of distress. To support the clinical intervention with Substance / Alcohol detox units which includes completing clinical assessment tools. Work within a demanding and high emotion environment with challenging patients which requires compassion and empathy. Participate in assurance audit, Health and Justice performance indicators and NHS data collection activity.3. Planning and Organisational Work To attend and participate in staff meetings, shift handovers and clinical inpatient meetings as required. To help service users to access resources and to provide information on health education /promotion. To escalate any patient, staff or environmental concerns and report any incidents in a timely manner to line manager and via Spectrum electronic reporting systems. Support the safety and security procedure within the prison to ensure that patient and staff safety is paramount. Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects as outlined with your manager. To participate in the investigation and take corrective actions relating to untoward incidents, accidents, and complaints in accordance with policies and Procedures. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the unit.4. Patient/Client Care The post holder will support, implement, and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitioner
• To support Medication Administration as a second singer and complete required competencies annually. Undertake clinical observations of patients e.g., blood pressure tests. Develop appropriate and professional relationships with service users, which will promote effective communications and recovery. Ensure consent is obtained at every intervention. Promote patient engagement and personal responsibility to manage their health providing the necessary support to do so. To support the development of appropriate care plans and contribute to the review and evaluation. To carry response radio and respond to emergencies with qualified nurse undertaking relevant interventions as directed. Deliver 1:1 intervention as agreed within care package. Support patients presenting to the service in crisis ensuring appropriate onward referrals and flag immediate risks. To have a good understanding of System1 and complete electronic documentation using the agreed read codes where appropriate. To record, use and store information in accordance with Caldicott and GDPR.5. Financial Resources To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment. To reduce waste and ensure efficient use of resources both material and physical. Support Spectrums SAVE cost improvement programme, working efficiently and effectively, identifying, and realising potential cost savings.6. People Management and Development Strictly adhere to Spectrum Community Health CIC policies and procedures. To participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision meetings as determined by your line manager and within the Supervision Policy. The ability to resolve conflict in a solution focused manner. To participate in the Spectrums Appraisal Process and complete a Personal Development Plan on a yearly basis. To participate in all mandatory training and ensure skills and competencies are kept up to date and that a portfolio of training is maintained and signed off by supervisor. To exercise good time management, punctuality and maintain consistent and reliable attendance. To show flexibility by working a rotational shift pattern including, days, nights, weekends and public holidays according to the needs of the service.The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation. These valuesand behaviours are extremely important to us and we expect everyone who works with us in anycapacity, including employees, bank staff, contractors, agency staff, people who hold honorary contracts, students and volunteers to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Spectrums valuesand behaviours.GENERAL ConfidentialityMaintain high levels of confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is not communicated except in the course of recognised duty and in accordance with Spectrums policy. Equality and DiversitySupport the equality, diversity and rights of patients, clients and colleagues by working in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights and respects and promotes their privacy, dignity,needs and beliefs. SafeguardingThe post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training (Children and Adults) appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in. Infection PreventionDuty and responsibility to comply with Spectrums Infection, Prevention & Control Standards Precaution Policy, ensuring compliance with any specific role and responsibilities outlined withinthis policy. Health and SafetyPromote and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others as defined in the Health & Safety Policy. Mandatory TrainingTo complete and update all Mandatory Training requirements.The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the postholder.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience.
• OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience. OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures. Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting
• Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Experience in responding to emergency situations.
• Experience in using SystmOne

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining effective working relationships and mitigating conflict.
• The ability to complete tasks under delegated responsibility and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate.
• Promote and support patients to manage own mental and physical needs
• Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.
• Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental and physical disorders and its effects on individuals
• Extended scope of practice e.g.,Phlebotomy, ECG etc.
• Experience in simple wound care 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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Styal

Styal Road

Wilmslow

SK9 4HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

NHS Durham & Darlington Talking Therapies is a well-established psychological therapies service and has been providing psychological interventions to those residing in the County Durham and Darlington area since 2010. We are a joint venture of three experienced local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success. It is led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS).

The service has continued to develop new and innovative ways of supporting those patients presenting with common mental health difficulties, forming strong links with other supporting services in the area. We pride ourselves on helping people achieve good mental and physical well-being and live life to the full.

We support and encourage staff to attend relevant CPD to ensure they are able to keep up to date with accreditation and grow and develop as a practitioner

We have worked with staff to create a supportive and wellbeing focused environment and we have recently achieved the Gold standard for the Better Health at Work awards and we are currently working towards the Achieving Excellence level.

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

• PWP qualifications from a British Psychological Society accredited PWP programme/apprenticeship
• Accredited with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP (or working towards accreditation if within 6 months of qualifying)
• If qualifying by the apprenticeship route have also passed the apprenticeship end point assessment

Desirable

• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT
• Core profession in mental health nursing, social work, occupational Therapy, psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with common mental health problems in an IAPT setting
• Ability to demonstrate a rane of experiences in offering and delivering a full range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions
• Experience of screening, assessing and working with a range of mental health issues at step 2
• Experience of working with and managing risk

Desirable

• Experience in drug/alcohol management
• Experience of partnership working
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Skills

Essential

• Computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Able to work under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to implement NICE Guidance for Step 2 interventions for mental health problems
• Knowledge of factors that can impact common mental health problems
• Competent in risk assessment
• Demonstrates and understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Personal

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions independently
• Committed to continual professional and personal development

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

Seaham Primary Care Centre

Seaham

SR7 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent 5 years' experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• oStatistical methodological qualification or experience or willingness to work towards

Application form and interview

Essential

• Working knowledge in clinical audit methodology

Desirable

• oExtensive knowledge and experience in working with NHS regulatory bodies and frameworks

Application and interview

Essential

• oProven evidence of using different electronic systems including Microsoft Excel and to be able to use these to produce reports

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in audit methodology or willingness to work towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

18 Mole Business Park,

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community Team under your responsibility.

2. To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.

3. To contribute to the development of a service strategy of the patient group including identification of development needs of service improvement and service use development.

4. To contribute to the Annual Business Plan for the service youre responsible for in order to deliver the LDU strategy and the Trusts overall Business Plan.

5. To develop and enhance the Integrated Governance requirements relating to your service and establish clear and effective mechanisms to ensure ownership of governance at all levels throughout the area of operational management and including within your local delivery unit.

6. To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.

7. To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Carers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring that there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.

8. To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.

9. To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.

10. To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.

11. To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.

12. To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

13. To manage the allocated budget for the area of operational responsibility within Trust standing financial instructions, delivering key financial planning actions at key stages of the Trusts annual business planning cycle and delivering financial sustainability through achievement of financial balance.

14. To manage the performance of individuals and teams required to ensure the clear delivery of team and LDU objectives.

15. To implement strategies for the operational team you are responsible for, workforce planning and staff development.

16. To contribute to, and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.

17. To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.

18. To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.

19. To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.

20. To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.

21. To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.

22. To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.

23. To contribute to the maintenance of the Trust estate from which your operational team is based and engage with processes for procurement and contract monitoring of hotel services, facilities management, maintenance, transport, waste management, equipping and environmental planning.

24. To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, estate disaster.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & experience

Essential

• Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Significant experience of managing Health and/or Social Care staff and services
• Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
• Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with internal & external stakeholders
• Significant experience in leading a substance use service
• The ability to demonstrate experience in health, social care or third sector environments to a high level.
• Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
• Significant experience in leading/managing service change

Desirable

• A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Post graduate 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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
• Evidence of team working capabilities
• Flexible, motivated, and organised

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
• Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Numerical accuracy
• Willingness to follow instructions
• Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment

Desirable

• Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Childcare qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience /placements to the role
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a MDT

Desirable

• Experience of working with children as an OT or OT student

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Bridge.

St Georges Parkway

Stafford

ST16 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

You will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing, occupational therapy, other engagement staff, psychology and medics. The service offers peer support, professional development, appraisals and regular supervision, both clinical and managerial.

You will be expected to be flexible within your working approach and delivery, in response to service user needs. The environment can be fast paced and challenging, however, highly rewarding. This post will include weekend and evening work.

If you would like to discuss this post further, or arrange an informal visit, please contact Hayley Dean, ward manager - [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of the importance of activity within a mental health setting
• Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
• Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions.
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pine Ward

The redwoods centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
• Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Request information / activity reports that are required on behalf of the Service Manager, Team Leaders including data timeliness, data quality, waiting times, wait lists, management reports etc.
2. Provide a central point of contact to respond to/resolve any queries on behalf of Service Manager, and Team Leaders where appropriate in relation to all Key Performance Indicators.
3. Contribute to a robust and strong cohesive framework from the established BSO network, providing support to colleagues to ensure consistency and equity of provision across Services/Teams as required.
4. Responsible for liaising with Corporate / Support Services to obtain data / performance reports e.g. activity reports, workforce and training data, financial information.
5. Provide regular monthly Service/Team updates as required to Service Manager and Team Leaders.
6. Attend internal and external meetings relevant to post, taking minutes and distributing using appropriate systems, arranging a variety of meetings and sourcing agenda items, as directed by the Service Manager and Operational Team Leader.
7. To be available for regular supervision by Team Leaders
8. Support and participate in the Business Meetings held on a monthly basis within the clinical teams.
9. Be accessible wherever possible at all times within core working hours.

10. Requirement to travel between Trust sites across a wide geographical area within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.

11. Ability to use a range of software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and a range of office equipment including multi-function device for photocopying, printing, scanning etc

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (or equivalent level of experience)
• OCR/ RSA III or equivalent experience
• To undertake training, where necessary to ensure own personal development and to develop new skills necessary to successfully carry out duties of this post.

Desirable

• BTEC Diploma in Business Administration (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in administration duties.
• Previous experience of setting up office/ administrative systems
• Experience of analytical processes
• Ability to plan, schedule and organise day-to-day work
• Handling sensitive data

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS
• Knowledge/ Experience of Patient Clinical System

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Good working knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive instruction and respond as necessary
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise own workload and act on own initiative to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and maintain professional relationships with work colleagues and senior post holders within the Trust.
• Strong keyboard skills

Desirable

• Understanding of Community Paediatric and AHP Services

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the positive application of Trust's behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital

Plantation Lane, Mile Oak

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency based evidence supplemented by short courses.

Desirable

• Training in working with adults / older adults with complex mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour, and/or other behavioural work

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with adults / older adults with Mental Health Needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary community team Experience of working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience of formulating a service users difficulties and developing a care plan
• Experience of employing evidenced based interventions
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Able to work independently, without direct supervision

Desirable

• Previous work with people with complex and high risk presentations
• Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service
• Experience of supporting service users in a home based/ community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherry Orchard

Tamworth

B79 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary nursing team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

Provision of expert advice, information, education and counselling to patients diagnosed with HIV and also those with sexually transmitted infections. To provide partner notification, ensure attendance and treatment of contacts.

Identify support and available for those with associated concerns e.g. sexual assault, termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, relationship and psychosexual issues and refer on as appropriate.

Person Specification

Work Experience

Essential

• More than 1 yr experience of working as a Health Advisor

Desirable

• More than 1 yr experience of working in HIV services

Eduction

Essential

• Counselling certificate

Desirable

• Counselling diploma

Work experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating MDTs

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrison Wing, Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Recovery Workers to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Lewes, a category B Prison located in Lewes.

Hours

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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