Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We aim to provide high quality care to maximise independence and quality of life at home through a strength-based approach. This is completed within a supportive network of experienced therapists offering a structured induction, time to shadow other community teams, peer support groups and opportunities for career development.

Our focus is on keeping patients safe in their own home environment through assisting hospital discharges and preventing hospital admission. The UCR function covers 8am-8pm across 7 day working and provides a 2-hour response to admission avoidance patients within the community, supporting the National Ageing Well Agenda within the NHS Long Term Plan.

We work extremely closely and hold a team-based caseload to assist group-focused problem solving through daily team meetings. Due to the workstreams, we see a variety of patients, including and not exclusively:

• Working with patients with long-term conditions
• Frailty
• End of life
• Neurological conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• Trauma, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Moving and handling including equipment prescription

There will be an opportunity to provide clinical supervision to rotational staff members as well as support workers. We strongly support a learning environment, therefore we also support students and apprentices within the team, which you will have an opportunity to work with.

The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner who is confident with lone working. You will require excellent communication skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem solve and be a team player who is adaptable to change.

We look forward to reading your application. Please feel free to contact us if you require any more information.

Working Pattern: We are happy to support a 5-day working (7.5 hour shifts) or 4-day working (9.5 or 9.0 hour shifts) week. The service runs Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm and you would be rota'd for shifts within these hours.

Interview Date: Provisionally set for 22nd October 2026.

For further information please contact: Ben Elliott - Community Rehabilitation Clinical Lead, [email protected] OR Emily Woodgate - Operational Lead Intermediate Care, [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poltimore Centre, Exeter Community Hospital

Hospital Lane

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity to work independently within a very small team that will make a huge difference to peoples health. You will be delivering factual clinical information and behavioural support to help people to stop smoking. This is working across the whole hospital site with a variety of colleagues seeing patients with a range of different health conditions. Helping stopping smoking is the biggest thing people can do to improve their health and seeing the difference you can make is highly rewarding. Full training to deliver this evidenced based intervention will be provided. The skills you will learn you will find valuable in any role that you do and in your own personal life.

Please note there are two substantive posts available, one at our Northern site in Barnstaple and one on the Eastern site in Exeter.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 9-5 but flexible working will be considered.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Stephanie Parker, Tobacco Treatment Team Leader on [email protected] and Claire Bakere, Clinical Matron for Respiratory on [email protected].

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be resilient, agile and personally credible at Board level, an outstanding communicator comfortable operating in the spotlight that comes with the GOSH name and committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, seen and heard.

You will live the Trust's values of Collaboration, Respect and Curiosity, and offer support and constructive challenge to colleagues in equal measure.

This is a rare opportunity to make a distinctive leadership contribution to children's health, helping GOSH advance care for children and young people with rare and complex conditions so they can fulfil their potential, both within the hospital and beyond its walls.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment/s below.

How to applyTo apply, please submit your application via email with the subject line Application for the role of Chief Operating Officer to [email protected] by midnight on Monday 19th October 2026.

If you are unable to apply online, or have any accessibility requirements please contact the ProjectManager overseeing this recruitment, Tori Birkenshaw at: [email protected].

All applications should include:

• A short covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, your interest in the appointment, how youmeet the appointment criteria and what you specifically will bring to the post;
• Your current CV including educational and professional qualifications and full employment history.Please explain any gaps in your employment history and give details (where applicable) of budgetsand people management responsibilities, highlighting relevant achievements;
• A completed Diversity Monitoring Form, a link to which can be found here

Key dates to diary:

• Closing Date: midnight, Monday 19th October, 2026
• Stakeholder Sessions (in-person, at GOSH): w/c 23rd November 2026 (Specific date TBC)
• Selection Panel (in-person, at GOSH): Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Please note, it is unlikely we can accept any late applications nor change the date of the Selection Event;therefore, we ask that applicants take note of these key dates and diary these in the event you areshortlisted.

For further information, please refer to the attached candidate pack.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our values | Collaboration| Curiosity | Respect
• Demonstrable commitment to, and evidence of, promoting and championing equality, diversity and inclusion, supported by tangible examples of impact
• Demonstrates and promotes accountability and integrity, and leads by example

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will coordinate care, assessing and treating children and young people in the team working in collaboration with the MDT.

They will also be involved in supporting and advising parents and carers of young people referred to the service as well as offering consultation and advice to their professional networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate as a MDT member in the assessment and treatment of children and young people referred to CAMHS.

Ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact are accurate, up to date, of good quality and within CAMHS and professional requirement standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on ePJS.

Work with the team and clients to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Work to assure the quality of care through achieving high operational standards in clinical systems.

To maintain and ensure good professional standards and attitudes towards the care and treatment of children, young people and their families.

To link with other statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals as well as other CAMHS teams in terms of referrals and joint work. Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.

Contribute to the effective functioning of the team and service through attendance at relevant meetings, taking responsibilities within the service as appropriate and negotiated with the line manager.

Service and team responsibilities:

Carry out mental health and risk assessments on young people in your care routinely and work under the supervision of the team manager and senior clinicians to manage these situations effectively.

Work with other CAMHS practitioners in the service from all disciplines. You will be a member of a number of internal and external professional networks to ensure that care plans for individual children are co-ordinated efficiently across agencies. This post is a clinical post and the expectation of time management is the majority of time is spent in actual clinical practice.

Work to provide rapid response and intervention for patients who are referred to CAMHS, where this is required.

Work across interfaces in order to provide an integrated service model intended to reduce response time of referral.

Communication responsibilities:

Well developed communication skills are required in order to communicate with staff of all levels and from a variety of disciplines within SLaM and partner agencies.

An ability to promote partnership working between primary and secondary care, local authority, voluntary and statutory agencies, and the independent sector

An ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, relatives and carers, where there may be barriers to understanding.

An ability to deal effectively with patient or carer concerns, complaints and anxieties as they arise

Ensure due-regard to given customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients, carers and their relatives

Maintain a high standard of verbal and written communication to provide continuity of care.

Individual responsibilities:

Assume responsibility for case management of young people and families who are determined to be at low/medium/high risk.

Make clinical formulation from CAMHS assessment, including risk assessment, on which to recommend a treatment intervention.

Design, write and share copies of care plans with children, young people and their carers.

Assess safeguarding issues and refer concerns to Child Protection Teams.

Deliver interventions for young people who have self-harmed/are in crisis or presenting with other mental health concerns; the treatment interventions provided would be based on NICE guidelines and evidence based practice.

Use individual, group work, family work, advice and supervision according to the needs of children and young people and have a flexible and innovative approach to packages of care.

Participate and lead in joint complex assessments with other disciplines and other agencies and provide reports for referrers, families and other agencies as required.

Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.

Professional Conduct, Teaching, Training and Research

Undertake all duties in line with the professional Codes of Professional Conduct and maintain professional registration requirements for the post according to discipline/profession.

Work in accordance and within the principles, policies, procedures and guidelines of all aspects of clinical governance.

Attend monthly supervision and annual appraisal meetings make effective use of colleagues in sharing and participating in casework supervision and other forms of supervision when required according to local practice, including attending peer supervision meetings.

Identify development and training needs with manager in accordance with Trust/Directorate guidelines. Remain up to date with changing practices and wherever possible make full use of all training and educational facilities.

Join with colleagues in specialist teaching, consultation /support to other professionals and agencies. Participate in the provision of a good quality learning environment for trainees, overseeing placements and supervising trainees.

Participate in the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the service.

Work with others to undertake and promote research-based practice and use that knowledge in your everyday practice, sharing it with others in the team.

Work autonomously and participate in the delivery and development of patient centered, evidence based care as appropriate, using a range of advanced skills and knowledgefor patients with both diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions.

Offer advice and support or refer/signpost to other agencies for specialist advice/support/service if appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or First level qualification in OT, social work, or equivalent or First level qualification in Art, Drama or Music therapy with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs, developmental/ learning disability problems.
• Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or
• First level qualification in OT, social work, or equivalent or
• First level qualification in Art, Drama or Music therapy with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs, developmental/ learning disability problems.

Desirable

• Specialist training in modalities such as CBT, DBT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Community or specialist CAMHS multidisciplinary team
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Working knowledge of MHA, MCA and safeguarding children legislation.
• Prompt and accurate recording on to electronic notes system

Desirable

• Experience working in a CAMHS duty system.
• Experience undertaking urgent mental health assessments.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and skills in core CAMHS treatment skills, range of interventions and more in-depth knowledge in at least one treatment model.
• Excellent risk assessment and documentation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to information sharing and confidentiality
• Understanding of and ability to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care
• Ability to provide care that is sensitive to the needs of minority ethnic groups

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge and skills in therapeutic approaches commonly used in CAMHS CBT,DBT, Family Therapy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mapother House

Southwark CAMHS Mapother House Maudsley Hospital De Crespigny Park London

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Duties

• Maintain professional registration
• Maintain clear, accurate and up to date records relevant to your practice and in line with professional standards and Trust policy.
• Ensure effective team working and communication with all colleagues
• Share information to identify and reduce risk
• Support students and colleagues learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence
• Support and participate in relevant IPC international, national, regional and local epidemiological research and surveillance of health care associated infections.
• Liaise, as appropriate, with UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Environmental Health Services, Local ICBs and PFI partners.
• As applicable act as expert adviser to Estates, PFI partners, Purchasing Advising Group and other groups/parties as appropriate
• Support/advise the Occupational Health Department on issues relating to IPC.

Managerial Duties

• To supervise and mentor students whilst they are on placement with the team

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Always maintain professional conduct and appearance.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

Essential

• Must have recent relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered practitioner in an acute care environment or within relevant community setting.
• Previous experience and demonstratable knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
• Demonstratable Fundamental IT skills: use of Electronic Patient Records and all aspects of Microsoft.
• Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role.

Desirable

• Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse/practitioner/ able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
• Able to demonstrate change management
• Recent and relevant experience of demonstratable ability to present / teach.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with NMC registration or equivalent professional registration e.g. Operating Department Practitioner with UK registration
• Hold or working towards an appropriate healthcare degree

Desirable

• A basic Infection Control qualification.
• A teaching qualification and experience of training/teaching

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients: including presentation, education and delivering patients results.
• Management experience: of junior staff and students
• Able to manage own workload

Desirable

• Extensive working clinical knowledge including environmental factors of Infection prevention and control

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Acre Mill, Acre Street

Lindley, Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments

We encourage future applicants to arrange informal visits. Come and see our excellent service!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role

Desirable

• Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
• Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
• Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
• Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
• Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Langley Green Hospital

Crawley

RH11 7EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely transfer activity, information and data on the electronic data tracker system
• Be responsible for timely referrals to external provider

• Be responsible for tracking the progress of all referral

• Promote timely medical and nursing assessments by external providers

• Maintain close links with the Ministry of Justice to ensure timely transfers

• Throughout the duration of an offenders stay in external services the post holder will act as a point of contact to ensure the smooth flow and exchange of information and attend all relevant forums relating to the offender

• Promote timely return to prison

• Contribute to service developments and plans aimed at improving and developing services.

• To provide timely data and reports as directed on offender transfer activity

• Support the development of prison-based care to minimise length of hospital admission and promote site based interventions.

• Maintain oversight of the escort and discharge database for each site.

• Report all disputes and delays to management in a timely fashion

• Ensure that appropriate systems are in place, which enable and facilitate the effective Care Programme Approach, care coordination and continuity of car

• Support senior staff in the development of plans for the achievement of clinical excellence and demonstrate high standards of clinical practice to the team.

• As required attend case conferences, clinical reviews and CPAs.

• As required attend and/or minute other meetings and forums as directe

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

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

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

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

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading and working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of Prison Health Care.

Skills

Essential

• Basic knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate proficiently at all
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Leyhill

Tortworth Road, Wotton-under-Edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 8BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support with effective functioning of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) meetings and ensuring the appropriate Trust templates for agenda, minutes and action plans are used.

• Providing administrative support for meetings as and when appropriate.
• Facilitating meetings including preparing documentation, collecting data, coordinating and attending meetings.
• Adhering to Trust wide standard operating procedures and policies developed for processes as well as devising, documenting and managing new policies and processes.
• Managing and prioritising work in line with agreed schedules and in accordance with the Sub-Groups professional standards.
• Keeping a well-managed and organised system in place for all administrative tasks. This can include meeting minutes, meeting agendas, action logs, action trackers and reports.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent level of experience working within a quality role or similar department oHospital IT Systems - EPR- Insite

Desirable

• oQuality related training such as: - Risk management training - Datix Training - Clinical Audit training Lean Training (or passport sessions.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy administrative environment oNHS experience oAdvanced decision making and resolving complex work related issues oMeeting management and minute taking oReport creating

Desirable

• oPresenting reports to teams/ committees oReviewed and revised a process to drive improvement

Knowledge

Essential

• oExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams oExcellent understanding of general office working procedures oAwareness of current quality matrix within the Trust and NHS

Desirable

• oKnowledge and understanding of current Trust and NHS Governance framework

Skills

Essential

• oSound decision making skills oAble to present information and data to senior peer groups oExcellent level of verbal and written communication oAble to use judgement and initiative to provide information and support oAble to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively oPositive and flexible approach to work. oAble to produce complex reports, formulate policies and transcribe and compose minutes oAble to recognise and resolve complex issues, referring where appropriate oAble to demonstrate an innovative and forward thinking approach oUnderstands limits of own responsibilities

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member.
• Provide an administrative service across all services in the building including word-processing, drafting, producing and proof reading for example meeting notes, reports, letters and business documents from either audio, digital dictation or copy sources.
• Undertake general office duties as required including filing, photocopying, collating, and distributing information, receipt, and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Operate and maintain a robust, accurate and secure filing system that is easily accessible by all staff.
• Maintain spread sheets and databases including the production of regular information reports.
• Be responsible for organising and servicing meetings / events as required, including room bookings, taking accurate notes, transcription, and circulation as appropriate.
• Procurement - order stationery, clinical supplies, and equipment stock
• Use own initiative to meet tight deadlines.
• Provide flexible administrative and clerical cover as required. This might occasionally involve working at another base in the local area during cross cover arrangements.
• Support in attending MDTs and update trackers.
• Be responsible for booking all appointments for clinicans.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood general education (e.g., GCSE Maths and English A-C) oBusiness Administration Level 2 or willing to work towards oCustomer Service Level 2 or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy administration environment oExperience in a customer facing role. oMinute taking oAbility to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely manner.

Desirable

• oNHS Experience oKnowledge and understanding of reception and office procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access

Desirable

• oExperience of using Trust IT SystemsAdvanced Keyboard Skills/IT Skills

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to communicate clearly, both written and verbally oUnderstanding of working in a supervisory role. oAccuracy - pays attention to detail. oAbility to prioritise and organise own and others workload. oGood organisational skills and ability to multitask. oAbility to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues. oAbility to maintain relevant recording and information systems. oGood time management skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Willenhall Primary Care Centre

1 Remembrance Road

Coventry

CV3 3DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
• A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development.
• Assist in the audit of service delivery, communicate findings with others, and assist in ensuring that identified scope for improvement is implemented.
• Designated shift Co-ordinator. Ensure appropriate support to junior team members. Management of workload on each shift, ensuring appropriate allocation of duties. Oversight for ensuring management, supervision, and support to staff to ensure coordination of clinical activities.
• Responsible for clinical assessment of patients and provision of nursing interventions to maintain and improve the health and welfare of patients in all areas of the Paediatric Unit
• Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate. This includes assisting with the operational Co-ordination of the Paediatric Unit including out of hours bed capacity management, safer staffing, and Paediatric Bleep holder responsibilities.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.
• Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, assessment and appraisal as required.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Acts as an advocate and spokesperson for the patient and families to ensure safe and effective liaison with internal and external parties, referring to service lead as required.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
• The successful applicant will have a requirement to become CPI trained to support children and young people in crisis.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level degree oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake oCurrent NMC Professional registration RSCN/RN Child oStudy at level 6 (degree/ diploma) oHDU Qualification oCompletion on European Advanced Life Support (EPALS) training

Desirable

• oCPI trained or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional post registration clinical experience in a high dependency setting. oAbility to successfully manage people and change oAppropriate experience in management of reported incidents including investigation using Datix or similar system oExperience of conflict management and complaints

Desirable

• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource Management oExperience in maintaining safe staffing and management of sickness/absence.

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development

Skills

Essential

• oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be able to conduct and interpret formal and informal communication assessments on a range of patients with varying presentations in stroke and acute.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice & service development within area.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and daily board rounds to coordinate patient care.
• Support and delegation of tasks to band 4 SLT assistants.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the SLT service through collaborative working and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
• To be involved in the education and supervision of volunteers, students, and junior staff within the service.
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and RCSLT standards and codes of conduct.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. oHCPC registration oMember of the RCSLT

Desirable

• oCompletion of dysphagia competency programme

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with adults with a communication difficulty, either independently or under supervision. oExperience of working as part of a team. oExperience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• oExperience of delivering training. oExperience of working with patients in a hospital setting oExperience of working independently with patients with communication difficulties

Knowledge

Essential

• oUp to date SLT knowledge acquired through degree qualification. oKnowledge of types of communication difficulties affecting adults in an acute setting. oKnowledge of informal and formal assessment tools and a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. oGood working knowledge of national policies and procedures oAware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of instrumental assessment of swallowing and referral criteria oKnowledge of National Stroke Guidelines and SSNAP (Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme). oStroke classifications.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oExcellent presentation skills oAble to adapt communication style to varied listeners oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member and function effectively in the multidisciplinary team oSupportive to other staff oAbility to work under pressure oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oFlexible approach and willingness to adapt to change

Desirable

• oAbility to work through interpreters to gain and impart information

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a Registered General Nurse
• Degree in Nursing Studies
• Professional postgraduate qualification in nursing
• Relevant post registered qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• A33 Nurse Practitioner

Knowledge

Essential

• Supervision model
• Knowledge of community nursing
• Knowledge of long term conditions agenda
• Knowledge of end of life care agenda
• Evidence based practice
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Awareness of local initiatives
• Knowledge of working with different agencies including social care, voluntary and the third sector

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable and recent experience in community nursing
• Demonstrate competency in a wide range of nursing skills
• Mentorship
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing a team
• IT skills
• Presentation skills and experience
• Experience of budget management

Desirable

• Active involvement in project work
• Basic health and safety awareness

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bransholme Health Centre

Hull

HU74DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies
• First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bransholme Health Centre

49 Goodhart Rd

Hull

HU7 4DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies / First level Registered Nurse or working towards final assessment to achieve first level registration

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a community nurse
• Knowledge of legislation impacting on service delivery
• Knowledge of the modernisation agenda
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of local initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MDT
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment process

Desirable

• Able to mentor students
• Evidence of professional development
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of First Visit Criteria

Experience

Essential

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with families and carers
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with computerised recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of working within a community setting
• To have recently worked within a nursing capacity
• To be able to provide education to patients, carers, staff and other health care professionals

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Health House

Grange Park Lane

Willerby

HU10 6DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Recruitment

Open Day

Wednesday 7th of October | 10 am 4 pm

Join us at Abbey Court Care Home to find out about our exciting career

opportunities. Our friendly team will be on hand to discuss the benefits

we have to offer and show you around our home.

We are recruiting for :

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Unit Manager - Clinical

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

To express your interest in attending the open day

Click the link to apply!

01543 277358 averyhealthcare.co.uk/careers

Abbey Court Care Home, Heath Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS11 7AD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualifications applicable to the specific roles being recruited, such as care assistant or managerial certifications.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Heath Hayes

WS11 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To lead and manage the O.T. teams in Elderly rehabilitation

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements

To regularly supervise O.T. students on practice placements

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within Care of the Elderly team.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. Service

To work as part of the wider MDT to achieve client centred goals and facilitate timely discharges.

To develop and evaluate OT services within Elderly care and lead on specific projects.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1 Clinical

1.1 To assess and treat a specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent re-admissions.

1.2 To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of the particular clinical area.

1.3 To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

1.4 To design / plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate.

1.5 To assess and treat the patients personal and domestic daily living functional activity level to maximise independence.

1.6 To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment / treatment.

1.7 To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor ongoing risk.

1.8 To assess need and risk factors for hoist and wheelchair provision.

1.9 To carry out home visits with or without the patient to assess environmental risks and functional ability at home.

1.10 To advise on, recommend, make provision for the installation of appropriate aids and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

1.11 To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures, in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.

1.12 To undertake discharge planning and co-ordination of complex patients.

1.13 To take a lead in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.

1.14 To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment, reassessment, monitoring and provision of further adaptations.

1.15 To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other agencies.

1.16 To participate in the weekend and bank holiday Occupational Therapy service.

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers, O.T colleagues, multidisciplinary

team members and other agencies.

2.2 To participate ( and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences,

with regard to patient care programmes.

2.3 To advise and educate patients and carers regarding aids and equipment in the home and

outside community.

2.4 To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead OT.

2.5 To promote the OT role within the Trust and to other agencies.

3.1 To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with Professional and

Trust standards.

3.2 To provide reports on home visits.

3.3 To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

4.1 To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other relevant policies

and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patients dignity,

privacy culture and wishes.

4.2 To provide guidance to junior / support staff on ethical issues.

5.1 To lead and manage the OT team in the specialist area.

5.2 To undertake the supervision and appraisal (IPR / KSF) of junior / support staff as delegated by the Lead OT.

5.3 To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

5.4 To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

5.5 To deputise for the Lead OT in an absence.

6.1 To participate in the planning and implementing (taking a lead as needed) of the induction, training

and education of students and other staff in this setting.

6.2 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students on practice placement

on a regular basis.

6.3 To give presentations / training on specialist topics.

6.4 To organise and implement training programmes in specialist area.

6.5 To participate in the organisation and implementation of the basic grade development programme.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

• oAble to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
• oCar driver
• oAble to work hours prescribed including shift patterns if required (Shifts covering between 8am-8pm)

Experience

Essential

• oAt least three years post registration experience.
• oBroad based Occupational Therapy experience
• oSpecialist experience in the field of Elderly care and Rehab.
• oSpecialist experience in cognitive assessments.
• oKnowledge of wheelchair assessment and provision.
• oExperience of working with patients with an oncology or palliative diagnosis.
• oDemonstrable ability to analyse and evaluate Occupational Therapy treatment
• Clinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oAudit experience.
• oGood knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• oExperience of supervising staff and students and the teaching role.

Desirable

• oEvidence of post graduate study.
• oMember of a special interest group.
• oUse of evidence based practice.
• oClinical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
• oLeadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oGood verbal communication skills in the English language.
• oAbility to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language.
• oClear concise report writing.
• oComputer literacy.
• oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• oAble to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HPC registration

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oFlexible and innovative
• oAble to lead a team.
• oAble to be assertive and act on own initiative.
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oIntegrates well within teams.
• oCalm and reliable.
• oWell organised.
• oGood interpersonal skills with ability to establish good rapport with patients and carers.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To act as first point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust and deal effectively and courteously with all enquiries from GPs, parents/carers, other departments within the Trust and external bodies.

To produce correspondence and reports by the use of audio transcription technology.

To type urgent clinical letters, including those of a sometimes distressing or emotional nature from audiotape or direct dictation as agreed.

To organise and support meetings on behalf of the Consultant and the Consultants team, taking and distributing minutes as required.

To deal with all telephone calls relating to the service, ensuring patient focus is maintained and enquiries are handled in a courteous, tactful and prompt manner and respecting patient confidentiality at all times.

To prioritise and process incoming correspondence and ensure that it is dealt with promptly by the appropriate member of staff.

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

To comply with all Trust and departmental procedures.

To participate in appraisal and performance reviews.

To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

Woolwich, London

SE18 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make recommendations, provide advice, prepare and present strategic reports/briefings for the Board and its committees, divisional management teams and clinical leads as required.

Collate and present qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to make robust recommendations arising from litigation and inquests.

Analyse, interpret and present claims and inquest data highlighting issues and risks to support decision making and service development, particularly in relation to quality improvement.

Identify and bring to the attention of clinical leads any immediate concerns about activity of individual staff, including where action may be needed to retrain or otherwise ensure the continuing safety of patients and others.

Represent the Trust within the NHS and community, and with other related individuals and organisations, including in criminal, civil and coroners courts.

Arrange and attend meetings and Court hearings involving lawyers, NHS Resolution and Trust staff to provide information on the matters under investigation and to support staff.

Manage a portfolio of high risk claims providing specialist advice and support to clinicians on liability and quantum to further the aim of defending such claims against the Trust. Advocating the position of the Trust as the Defendant where there may be opposing views with external stakeholders.

Provide settlement authority on behalf of the Trust on clinical negligence claims, worth over £5million.

Arrange and provide training as needed for staff. Assist and support staff at all levels across the organisation who are required to give evidence at Court on behalf of the Trust including offering pre hearing briefings and feedback as necessary.

Advise on management of complaints and serious incidents where there are complex and potential legal issues.

Provide legal and other professional advice on policies adopted by the Trust in its delivery of healthcare activities and in compliance with Health legislation.

Give legal and other professional advice on the proposed formation and adoption of new policies in respect of healthcare.

Provide training to any employees within the Trust on aspects of healthcare law relevant to them, including the senior leadership as appropriate.

Must have the ability to attend inquests and represent the Trust in complex matters.

Must be competent to manage and advise on Court of Protection matters to assist clinical staff in the care of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level in Law or completion of substantial years articles of clerkship or training contract, equivalent to Masters level education or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with extensive PQE experience. Experience must be at required level to supervise and assess trainee Solicitors (equivalent to Partner level in private practice).
• This should include in depth knowledge of the following general and NHS disciplines:
• In depth practical expertise and knowledge in healthcare law including medical ethics, clinical negligence and personal injuries law.
• Extensive evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• In-depth demonstrable knowledge of the NHS and interrelated systems.
• In-depth demonstrable understanding of the background to and aims of patient safety and improvement methodologies.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Member of relevant Professional Body with Practicing Certificate.

Experience

Essential

• In-depth demonstrable knowledge and experience as a legal advisor on healthcare matters.
• Extensive experience of appearing in court and representing clients in contentious matters including Coroner's inquests.
• Extensive experience of managing complex clinical negligence claims on behalf of the Claimant and/or Defendant
• Extensive experience of drafting legal proceedings and instructing Counsel in High Court/Court of Protection applications.
• In-depth management experience/knowledge in a legal healthcare setting.
• Extensive demonstrable experience of writing reports, performance and data analysis and delivering training

Desirable

• Employment law and contract law experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to provide, receive and present highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Highly developed negotiating skills with the ability to be authoritative and persuasive when appropriate.
• Strong organisational and management skills with a methodical approach in all aspects of work.
• Highly developed interpretative and analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex facts and develop a range of options.
• The ability to assimilate and analyse complex and sensitive clinical information.
• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting
• Able to take decisions when required on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
• The ability to act under pressure and provide appropriate, immediate and reasoned legal advice in any given circumstance.
• The ability to engender trust and to develop and maintain constructive relationships with staff at all levels within the Trust and with external organisations.
• Strategic thinking - skills and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Proven skills to present highly detailed, arguments that require analysis, comparison and assessment of complex facts.
• Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
• Able to demonstrate emotional resilience.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
• Acutely aware of the confidentiality of patient identifiable information.
• IT skills and understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and email.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
• Proactively, meaningfully, and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making, and interactions with patients and colleagues.
• To be an ambassador for the nursing profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC professional practice standards outlined in the Code.
• To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions for Clinical site and Hospital at Night
• Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work.
• Undertake one site shift per month to include weekend work, as required.
• Represent Clinical Site at events providing expert knowledge and advice.
• The Lead Nurse will champion the standards of Pathway to Excellence

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o1st level Registered Nurse oCurrent NMC registration oRelevant master's degree at level 7 or equivalent experiential learning / working towards oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to senior nursing leadership and operational management

Desirable

• oLean / quality improvement training oFormal management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial senior nursing experience within an acute hospital setting oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations oExperience of , patient flow, discharge, capacity management or equivalent operational leadership oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across teams / services oExperience of professional leadership, line management and staff development oExperience of incident management, risk management and quality governance

Desirable

• oProject management experience oExperience of implementing Lean / improvement methodologies oExperience of working across organisational or system boundaries

Knowledge

Essential

• oExpert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility oSound knowledge of NHS agenda oDetailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery oKnowledge of Operational standards,

Desirable

• oKnowledge of business continuity, incident command structures and operational resilience

Skills

Essential

• oWell-developed leadership skills oPersuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict oHighly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making skills oPatient focused and able to maintain safe, timely decision-making in complex situations oHighly developed motivational skills and commitment to staff involvement and empowerment oAbility to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates oAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to translate strategic intent into operational reality oCompetent IT and digital skills

Desirable

• oAbility to analyse complex data sets and present assurance information to senior groups

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or AHP educated to degree level with Masters level Qualification in health related subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification
• Masters level leadership qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate political, strategic and operational awareness

Desirable

• Discharge management experience
• Bed/site management experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of being able to manage complex situations and developing solutions which result in positive outcomes
• Proven experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health care services
• Evidence of planning and managing activity and demand including ensuring appropriate capacity in place
• Evidence of acute NHS experience
• Significant operational management experience within the NHS
• Evidence of managing transformation changes in complex environments
• Evidence of managing budgets
• Staff management across various specialities
• Managing complex communication across numerous stakeholders
• Evidence of producing papers and briefing documents
• Evidence of demonstrating improved service or patient outcome following implementation of service changes
• Experience of writing service-related documents and business cases
• Evidence of working with external partners to deliver improved patient outcomes

Desirable

• Bed/site management experience
• Discharge management experience

Others

Essential

• Can use constructive criticism and openly seeks to review and reflect on own style and presentation
• Commitment to MFT values and 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.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Appropriate work experience during nurse training or post registration
• Minimum of 12 months of working in a hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with catheters or continence needs.
• Urology experience

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RGN with Current NMC Registration
• Mentorship Qualification

Desirable

• Demonstrate professional development post-registration
• Catheterisation clinical skills packages

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
• Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.

Desirable

• Evidence of working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to delegate

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Urology Suite

Doncaster Royal Infirmary/BDGH

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To meet the shortlisting criteria for this role, you must have been a UK resident for three years to be eligible for funding. Applicants must be 18 or over upon completing their apprenticeship to qualify for employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
• Participate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotas

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks and time
• Communicates easily on paper with clarity, good spelling and grammar Speaks to others with ease and clarity
• Expresses ideas
• Listens actively to others

Desirable

• Gives information and explanations clearly
• Good level of keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 x GCSEs at grade C, L4 or higher including Maths, English & One Science

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills
• IT Training(MS Office)

Knowledge

Essential

• Seeks help and advice where necessary
• Listens to the ideas of others
• Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses

Desirable

• Fits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of team
• Offers suggestions

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

TRFT

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Practitioner, youll assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients with a wide range of conditions across urgent and emergency care settings. This means working autonomously as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, using your advanced clinical skills to make a real impact when it matters most.

As a Registered Nurse, Paramedic or Pharmacist (NMC, HCPC, GPhC) with independent prescribing rights and Level 7 clinical assessment skills, youll also have the confidence, autonomy and passion essential to shaping better outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
• A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.

Desirable

• MSc (Advanced Practice)
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
• Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
• Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
• Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
• Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.

Desirable

• Use of examination skills in practice.
• Experience of telephone triage
• Experience of Emergency Care
• Experience of General Practice

Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
• Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
• Prepared to participate in service development
• Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
• Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Computer literate
• Is able to use negotiation skills
• skills, employing critical thinking.
• Ability to identify individual client needs
• Able to prioritize, effective time management.
• Commitment to life long learning
• Counselling & communication skills
• Facilitation & negotiation skills
• Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
• Specialist clinical/Technical skills
• Commitment to the role. Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays
• Flexibility to meet service/Rota needs
• Be prepared to travel between different primary Care Sites when on duty.
• Full driving license essential (LLR Home Visiting Service only)
• Proven team player
• Able to work autonomously
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Positive effect
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Willingness to continue with additional training to achieve a full MSc in advanced clinical practice.

Desirable

• A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas-
• -ALS / PALS
• -Cannulation and Venepuncture
• -ECG recording and interpretation
• -Plastering
• -Suturing and wound closure
• -IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
• -Pathology interpretation
• -Telephone triage
• Full driving Licence (All other DHU Health Care CIC divisions)

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

DHU Healthcare

Address

Derby Urgent Treatment Centre

Osmaston Road

Derby

DE1 2GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a reception service, dealing with initial enquiries, gathering basic information and taking initial action within defined protocols to assist in resolving any queries.

To keep staff informed of admissions and discharges, and to deal with queries from other members of staff and members of the public, in person or on the telephone.

To receive general telephone calls, recording messages and dealing with initial enquiries, referring the call to the relevant member of staff, as appropriate. To assist in admitting and discharging patients using manual and computerised systems.

To file reports, correspondence, forms, etc. in patients notes in an ordered manner, to facilitate the efficient retrieval of such documentation on request.

To update and maintain filing systems in the ward/department to enable timely and accurate information retrieval.

To arrange transport between departments and to destinations outside the hospital, as required.

To assist with housekeeping duties within ward/department.

To maintain effective communication with ward clerk / clerical team assistant colleagues within the department.

To provide relief cover within the Directorate undertaking any duties within the scope of the ward clerk / clerical team assistant role.

Arrange follow up appointments for patients prior to discharge.

Ensure that patient case notes are available, creating temporary notes whilst original notes are located. Maintain case notes in a tidy manner, filing results and other patient documents in accordance with Trust policy, including admission and discharge of patients. Ensure that all case notes movements are tracked on PAS.

Facilitate the prompt collection of data by liaison with the clinical coding department.

Ordering and tracking of case notes.

Provide general clerical support such as photocopying, typing, opening and sending post, stock and equipment ordering and monitoring, stationary orders, personnel administration, arranging repairs.

General Duties:

To ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and Trust business.

To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures.

In accordance with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy, the postholder must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

The postholder must co-operate with staff in complying with any statutory requirements and participate in the workplace monitoring processes in order to help maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints.

To create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and other staff within the workplace.

To act always in a manner which will promote a good image of the ward/department.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies as directed by the ward manager in charge.

To contribute / to participate in any initiatives to improve the quality of service to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical/reception experience preferably in hospital environment

Desirable

• Previous ward clerk/clerical team assistant experience.
• Previous clerical / reception experience in hospital environment

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of importance of confidentiality.
• Conscious of appropriate image and self-presentation to suit ward/department.
• Willing to undertake training/ self-development.
• Able to undertake any of the manual handling requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Safety

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic inputting / keyboard skills. Good verbal communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Able to pass on accurate written messages/ write simple reports
• Legible handwriting.
• Basic numeracy.

Desirable

• Familiarity with computerised patient information systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Well motivated
• Flexible attitude to routine / non-routine work
• Calm approach to work duties
• Appreciates when to refer/seek assistance
• Tactful, patient, good listener
• Able to work as part of ward/ department team
• Understanding of Ward Clerk role in relation to delivering high quality patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by the deadlines as required.

Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.

Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.

Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.

Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.

Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and Safety, Medicine Act) .

Dispensary:

Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling.

Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.

Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.

Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff members as necessary.

Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.

Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine information.

Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the public.

Medicine Information:

Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.

Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).

Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information when necessary.

Use of a variety of information sources to include database (electronic and manual) searching.

The documentation of enquiries.

Aseptic Services (where appropriate):

Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate).

Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic reconstitution and intravenous additives.

Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.

Participate in cleaning schedules.

Assist in monitoring the clean environment.

Assemble raw materials as required.

Complete and maintain accurate records

Stock distribution:

Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate).

Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.

Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.

Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.

Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and correct storage of stock.

Replenish stock throughout the department.

Ward Based Services:

Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy Technicians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.

Person Specification

Other job requirements

Essential

• The apprentice should have a valid right to work visa that covers the entire training period of the apprenticeship and must have lived in the UK for 3 years or more and have recourse to public funds to be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties, using appropriate aids provided.
• Ability to participate in weekend/bank holiday work
• Ability to travel to Walsall college one day per week where necessary

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs: Maths, English and Science at C or above and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
• OR
• Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• OR
• Three A Levels, one of which is a relevant Science subject and GCSE Maths grade C or above( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)
• OR
• Degree in Science or Humanities and GCSE Maths grade C or above.( or UK ENIC equivalency evidence)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to use Microsoft programs such as; PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public providing customer service

Desirable

• Previous experience within a pharmacy 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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcester Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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