Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience, and CPD.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Management/leadership courses
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Relevant M level post- graduate modules.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in a broad range of areas including adequate relevant experience of working with working age and/or older people with mental health conditions, including functional and organic illness.
• Extensive experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community.
• Experience in clinical audit, research, and effectiveness
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT.

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking personal development appraisal.
• Leadership experience.
• Involvement in physiotherapy projects/working groups.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and mental health.
• Knowledge of principles of Recovery and person centred approach to care.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers.
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge.
• Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure. Positive approach to problem solving.
• Committed to personal and team development. Dynamic and forward thinking.
• Patient focused/ commitment to high quality services
• Commitment to anti oppressive practice and challenging social exclusion and health inequalities.
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
• Positive, 'can do' outlook.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Phoenix Ward and Swallow Nest Court Rotherham

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of specialities
• Application of the Occupational Therapy process
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Health Centre

Bromsgrove Street

Kidderminster

DY10 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in OT or equivalent qualification
• COT membership
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Working in paediatric and/or learning disability settings
• Managing a caseload
• Use of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools
• Setting up therapy programmes
• Supervising assistants and junior staff

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Health Centre

Bromsgrove Street

Kidderminster

DY10 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in OT
• Fieldwork educator qualification
• State registration with HPC
• Evidence of Post graduate training relevant to specialist job role
• Completion of specialist courses relevant to job role and client group

Experience

Essential

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Supervision, appraisal and line management of junior staff and support staff
• 6 years post registration experience including at least 2 years within defined speciality
• Supervision of students at degree and post graduate levels
• Leadership and 1st Line management experience
• Experience of audit procedures in an area of speciality at band 6

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Health Centre

Bromsgrove Street

Kidderminster

DY10 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Respiratory, Cardiology and Assisted Ventilation Unit (AVU). This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will gain valuable experience caring for acutely unwell patients, enhance your professional development, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. If you are passionate about providing outstanding patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for patients with respiratory and cardiology conditions.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care, ensuring individual patient needs are identified and met.
• Monitor patients' physical and psychological wellbeing, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in condition.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, oxygen therapy, and other treatments safely and in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
• Provide care for patients requiring respiratory support, including non-invasive ventilation and other specialist respiratory interventions within the AVU.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Participate in patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning to facilitate safe and effective patient journeys.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC Registeration
• Ability to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care and Knowledge relevant to the role

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement projects

Experience

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year Experience in a respiratory, cardiology, or acute care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University hospital Lewisham

Riverside Building

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development

Desirable

• Management qualification e.g. MHSC or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post registered and senior position experience.
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Working with carers.
• Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Understanding of national legislation: MHA 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of chairing meetings.
• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
• The ability to manage change.

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance framework, and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery.
• Multi-agency partnership working at operational level.
• Evidence of initiating change.

Evidence of Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
• Basic computer skills, NVQ1 or 2 or equivalent
• Well developed management skills.
• Good clinical communicatipon skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.

Desirable

• Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats.
• Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships aross agencies and within the trust.
• To encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence-based practice
• Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others.
• Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice.
• Ability to teach groups of staff prepare and undertake presentations.
• Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg, North Lincs

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oLevel 3 vocational qualification OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
• oTheoretical knowledge
• oExperience of a range of care and related procedures
• oClinical observations
• oKnowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
• oNational Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• oNumeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

• oUndertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in health or social care.
• oExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• oWorking knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• oUnderstanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation
• oInsight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• oKnowledge of Safeguarding
• oUnderstanding work-related boundaries
• oAwareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• oFamiliarity with current NHS and social care policies
• oComputer skills
• oClinical policies and procedures
• oEvidence of understanding of Trust Business
• oExperience of working in the Trust previously

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
• oTime-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
• oBasic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
• oAnalytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics.
• oAbility to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures
• oAttention to detail
• oAbility to use initiative appropriately
• oAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• oDesire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• oAbility to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals
• oCaring and empathetic.
• oMotivated and with a pro-active approach.
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team.
• oCommitted to providing high quality patient care
• oWillingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care
• oPersonal resilience
• oAbility to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• oPresents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image
• oReliable, adaptable and dependable

Desirable

• oKeyboard skills
• oVenepuncture

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• oWilling to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• oFlexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• oAbility to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

Other requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective communication with clients, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice. Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals. Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication. Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment. Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Attend mandatory courses. Participate in Clinical supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified health care assistants. Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (DC&R techniques) as necessary. Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician. Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade. Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation. Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers. Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or equivalent
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued learning.
• Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters

Desirable

• Experience within Adults inpatient settings.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kelvedon Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Provide quality evidence-based PH Nursing service (Health Visiting).
• Undertake regular training and have clinical assessmentsin line with Baby Friendly Accreditation.
• Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Lead the skill mix team.
• Analyse and identify key areas of need within the local community.
• Work in partnership with key agencies.
• Write reports, collect data, and provide statistical returns as required by the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• SCPHN
• Registered nurse/midwife

Desirable

• SASS or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• evidence of leadership
• excellent communication skills
• ability to manage own workload
• ability to work in a multi-disciplinary agency way
• ability to be a proactive and innovative practitioner
• good computer skills

Desirable

• experience of working a corporate case load
• experience of leading a skill mix team

Knowlewdge & experience

Essential

• Excellent understanding of Health visiting and the 0-19 health agenda
• excellent knowledge of local and national public health agenda
• excellent understanding and experience in safe guarding children and young people

Desirable

• extensive knowledge of safe guarding children and young people
• clinical supervision experience

Pesronal

Essential

• demonstate a flexible approach to work
• supportive to clients and colleagues
• commitment to developing Public Health Nursing

Trust Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate that you can deliver the trust Values

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

ST Pauls House, Jubilee Business Park, Stores Rd

Derby

DE21 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Specialist knowledge or Qualification
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant rotational midwifery experience
• Experience in specialist area of expertise
• Knowledge and experience of leading change
• Knowledge of quality improvement
• Knowledge and experience of leading a team
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park/Central Middlesex/Ealing hospitals

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a dynamic, supportive and highly motivated team that prides itself on delivering high-quality research across the region. Our portfolio includes studies with ambitious recruitment targets and rapid study set-up timelines, creating a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work and develop.

We are seeking a full-time Band 6 Adult Registered Nurse with research experience, vaccination competencies, and the flexibility to work across our regional hubs when required.

As a member of the Band 6 Research Sister/Charge Nurse team, you will work alongside senior research nurses, the research education team, and a wide range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues to support the delivery of research across the CRF and CRDC.

Our focus is primarily on commercial research, with a strong emphasis on vaccine trials. We also support an expanding portfolio of studies across a range of disease areas, including respiratory conditions, obesity and infectious diseases, offering excellent opportunities to broaden your research experience and develop specialist skills.

The successful candidate will have considerable Band 5 experience in clinical research and can lead a variety of research studies independently in both blinded and unblinded research nurse roles.

Candidates must have vaccination competencies and be willing to travel as required to support the delivery of research in our regional hubs and spokes within Wessex.

You will demonstrate evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.

This unique role will enable you to develop both your research leadership skills and clinical skills in the context of delivering an exciting portfolio of different studies within the CRF and CRDC.

Following a robust induction, the successful candidate will be able to: Be responsible for providing specialist research and clinical care to research participants Manage, coordinate and implement research studies Provide line management and clinical supervision to junior staff, students and regional colleagues working within our hub to develop expertise and skills in clinical research and other relevant areas. This will include delivery of vaccination competency training and assessments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse who is organised, self-motivated and aspires to further their career in clinical research.

You will have experience of or an interest in clinical research and can work in a fast-paced clinical environment and demonstrate the ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives within specific time frames.

Experience of vaccination research is essential, and early phase or human challenge research is advantageous.

Team-working skills, flexibility and motivation will be required to ensure the success of this post.

You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills, with IT skills being essential.

The ability to work flexibly to cover different shift patterns, including the occasional weekend or bank holiday, is required, as is the ability to travel and work within our regional locations as required.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits - so please do get in touch with Laura or Lisa!

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife on relevant part of the NMC register
• Educated to Degree level, or equivalent.
• Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
• Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
• Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty
• Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• Recent management or leadership experience
• Interest in Clinical Research
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice

Desirable

• Specialist qualification i.e. SACT trained
• Certification Leadership or management course
• Clinical Research experience
• Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project
• Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)
• Demonstrate ability to liaise / collaborate with MDT

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

1. Work in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Practice and Scope of Professional Practice. Professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all activities.
2. Work within the community (e.g. within clients own home) as a lone practitioner managing situations of risk with telephone support. Seek support and advice with cases from more experienced colleagues when faced with matters outside sphere of responsibility, knowledge or skills.
3. To provide a calm and supportive approach to the management and delivery of sensitive and complex information, providing both practical and emotional support, utilising flexibility and empathy in difficult situations.
4. Use effective communication techniques communicate to the multidisciplinary team to ensure the child and family referred to Childrens Rapid Response receive the best possible care.
5. Undertake risk assessments prior to service delivery within the home setting to ensure staff safety.
6. Work in partnership with children, families and carers to provide optimum individual outcome acknowledging children and familys personal preferences, spiritual and religious beliefs.
7. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using sound knowledge and evidence based practice. Plans should be in response to sound clinical reasoning and include expected signs of deterioration.
8. To provide timely, effective symptom management, resulting from a comprehensive history taking utilising independent non medical prescribing, GPs or hospital team, completing the symptom flow charts to monitor the childs changing condition/deterioration.
9. Provide and promote strategies/detailed plans of care to parents and carers empowering care that will prevent inappropriate admissions and reduce length of hospital stay.
10. Ensure assessment, planning and delivery of holistic care is of the highest standard utilising an agreed nursing model.
11. Liaise and work in collaboration with acute services, primary healthcare team and other agencies when planning and implementing programmes of care facilitating early discharge and preventing admissions.
12. Advise the Team Leader, Clinical Lead or Service Manager of any circumstances which give cause for concern in relation to patient care and/or any concerns raised by the primary healthcare team or partner agencies.
13. Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records adhering to BCHC record keeping policies.
14. Provide a flexible service to accommodate the changing needs of children and families.

Management

1. In the absence of the Team Leader/Clinical Lead provide leadership to ensure the effective service delivery.
2. Responsible for accepting referrals and discharging patients from own caseload.
3. Responsible for reassessing children, ensuring regular formal review of the caseload in conjunction with the Team Leader, ensuring these are documented and evidenced as per record keeping guidelines.
4. Ensure standards are maintained with both clinical quality and governance being central to the function and delivery of the service.
5. Accountable for advice and guidance to patients, families, carers and other team members.
6. Act as an effective role model for other team members, students and professionals.
7. Participate in research and audit relevant to the service in conjunction with the Team Leader/ Clinical Lead.
8. Appropriately manage the service resources e.g. equipment, staffing, supplies in conjunction with the Team Leader/Service Manager.
9. Develop policies, procedures and guidelines in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team.
10. Ensuring staff maintain organisational standards in relation to record keeping.
11. Undertake risk assessment for own clinical caseload, action planning effectively in response to risk assessment. Ensure effective communication to line manager relating any circumstances which give rise for concern.
12. Manage informal complaints from service users raising any recurrent themes or concerns with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager and assist with formal investigations as requested.
13. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
14. Work positively with colleagues to maintain effective working relationships.
15. Accurately record and maintain client records daily using electronic and paper systems e.g RiO.

Education and Development

1. To maintain and update knowledge and skills in relation to the post.
2. To identify and undertake specific training to maintain skills in line with NMC Scope of Practice and development needs of the service.
3. Participate in the teaching of students and other staff within the clinical and university environment.
4. Participate in the teaching and mentorship of staff as required, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to fulfil their roles.
5. Maintain own professional development in line with post-registration ongoing education and practice, Revalidation.
6. Act as a link Nurse and take clinical lead in areas of expertise. Attend courses and meetings as required to fulfil the link role as delegated by the Team Leader.
7. Participate in reflective practice/clinical supervision, critical incident analysis and debriefings.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

1. Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate.
2. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team/s have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans in line with the Knowledge and Skills Outline Framework.
3. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objectives are included in PDRs.
4. Develop a culture that ensures that the standards of Improving Working Lives and Investors in People are achieved and maintained for all staff and that staffs perception about their working lives are measured and improvements made.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch
• ENB 998 (Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice) or equivalent
• Community Children's Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake
• Clinical assessment course equivalent or willingness to complete
• Independent supplementary prescriber or equivalent or willingness to complete

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs/life limiting/ threatening illnesses and end of life
• Significant experience of working as a Children's Nurse either RSCN/RN Child

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge relating to child protection issues and procedures
• Evidence of assessment skills and use of nursing process and nurse models
• Demonstrate sound use and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional care
• Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting NHS and Social Services particularly those affecting primary care
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of current clinical trends and practices inclusive of evidence based practice in relation to Children's Community Nursing
• Ability to teach relatives, patients, clients and staff across all areas of self care and appropriate nursing practice
• Demonstrate individual responsibility in respect to health and safety
• Ability to demonstrate written skills that are concise, accurate, relevant and legible
• Awareness of diversity of the needs of families in relation to culture and religion
• Provide evidence of time and resource management
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of family needs and expectations and a willingness to fulfil them
• Ability to problem solve acquiring and utilising information from diverse sources to identify problems, solutions evaluating and recommending and implementing actions where appropriate
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise and evaluate care ensuring effective use of resource in relation to resource and time management

Desirable

• Ability to manage team on a day to day basis in the absence of the Team Leader
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard setting and audit processes

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Road Health Centre

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Equal Opportunities' Policy.
• Knowledge of the National Health Service and related organisations.
• Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Experience in mental health work
• experience in delivering psycho-social interventions

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
• Crisis working
• Management of complex needs

Desirable

• Work in multi-disciplinary Setting
• Local Government experience
• Mental Health experience
• Care Programme Approach
• Care co-ordination.
• Experience of working with Older people with mental health problems

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses

Desirable

• Continuing post qualification Mental health training
• Experience of working with People with mental health problems

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the previous Care Programme Approach (replaced with Dialog+) and ability to fulfil Lead professional role.
• Assessment and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Range of intervention skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings High standards of literacy and IT skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill road Hospital site

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Patient Flow Lead, as part of the wider MDT the Patient Flow Coordinator will support transfer of patients on and off the In-Patient Unit; between relevant hospice services (Hospice@Home, Wellbeing and Outreach and Frailty) and be a point of contact for patients, families and professionals to guide them through these transitions.

They will foster and maintain close relationships with key external partners and promote the Hospices services to new referrers and the public.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Act as the first point of contact for Hospice services. Receive and manage complex or sensitive information, responding to distressing situations in a calm, sympathetic, and supportive manner.

2. Complete assessments to establish patient need and link with internal hospice teams and other providers to arrange support to meet the need.

3. Liaise with local commissioners to assist in timely onward care home placements or appropriate packages of care on a daily basis.

4. Work proactively with the Therapies team to review equipment requirements throughout a patients involvement with Hospice services.

5. Conduct home visits for pre- IPU admission or review as required.

6. Support the Hospice@Home team by assisting them with their triage and transfer processes.

7. Attend and support IPU transfer meetings, bringing together relevant parties to expediate patient preference.

8. Work within and promote the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and its principles, including conducting Mental Capacity Assessments, identifying the needs for DOLs application and co-ordinating care in best interest situations.

9. Promote concepts of advance care planning (ACP) with patients prior to and on admission to support provision of care best aligns to their preferences.

10. Build, maintain and develop effective working partnerships with existing services and local resources, to develop connections and opportunities within the local Community. The post holder will need to ensure that they keep updated with relevant changes and

developments within the private, voluntary and health sectors.

11. Identify safeguarding concerns in a timely manner, work with the customer to identify personal outcomes and where necessary refer for further safeguarding enquiries.

12. Maintain high-quality data management by overseeing patient record systems across sites and, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and concisely recorded.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care role which focuses on discharge and transfers of care from inpatient to community settings
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
• Excellent documentation and record keeping skills
• Experience of co-ordinating and prioritising own workload
• Good knowledge of community resources
• Good organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience of work with risk under the Mental Capacity Act

Desirable

• Experience of working within palliative care
• Experience of working within adult safeguarding procedures

Other

Essential

• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities

Desirable

• Use of a car during working hours you must have business use on your car insurance

Personal

Essential

• Team player
• Self-motivated with an ability to deliver work within agreed timescales
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to new demands
• Focused on patient need
• Calm under pressure, displaying confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

IT

Essential

• Good basic IT skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable

• Experience of using patient record systems

Communication

Essential

• Ability to interpret information requests and support data collection
• Good communication skills with demonstrable experience to communicate sometimes complex information to patients, families, colleagues, managers and external partners
• Able to handle and lead on sensitive discussions

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

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St. Leonards Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

Dringhouses

York

YO24 1GL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department and undertake shift leading responsibility on a regular basis.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and Deputy ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To undertake the Duty Manager role
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in relevant subject
• Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
• 2 years post registration experience in one of the specialities of the ward
• Experience of Shift Management and Leading a team
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Diploma in Nursing.
• Degree or Undergraduate Degree Programme in progress.
• Post registration award in Critical Care Nursing.
• Mentorship or equivalent teaching and accessing qualification.
• Sign off mentor status.
• Completion of the "National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses" Step 3 competencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development/education.
• Post registration award in Neuroscience Nursing.
• Clinical Examination or Clinical Assessment/Diagnostics qualification (Level 6 or level 7).
• Evidence of leadership/management development.
• ILS or ALS qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working.
• Up to date knowledge of current local and national issues in healthcare.
• Previous experience as a Band 5 nurse in Critical Care.
• Experience of mentoring/assessing/ coaching others.
• Evidence of participation in service development projects /change initiatives related to Critical Care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of change management.
• Management/Leadership experience.
• Experienced in staff management, able to persuade and influence and handle conflict.
• Audit and/or research experience.
• Experience/knowledge of change management.
• Evidence of providing staff with feedback on their individual performance/ participation in the PDR process.
• Evidence of experience as a Critical Care link nurse

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to organise and prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the care of patients in Critical Care.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with members of the multi-professional team.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
• Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others in the organisation and prioritisation of their patient care.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients/relatives or others in a variety of clinical settings.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
• Enhanced problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Effective delegation skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support learning and development of staff in practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to effectively lead a small team.
• Demonstrate effective resource management.
• Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and laterally.

Others

Essential

• Flexible to the service needs of the Critical Care unit.
• Able to work long day shifts and day/night rotation.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Recognises own development needs and sets personal objectives.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate enhanced team working abilities.
• Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
• Competent and capable of using all critical care medical devices.
• Able to undertake patient manual handling maneuvers and non-patient manual handling maneuvers.

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

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trusts view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is

the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C and above.
• NVQ level 3 in administration or an appropriate equivalent qualification or experience.
• RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience.

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment
• Experience of working in a customer-facing environment with evidence of telephone communication skills
• Experience supporting teams or managers and setting up/running effective office systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the NHS/local authority

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Packages, e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and use of computers and keyboards
• Confident to liaise with other organisations and people as appropriate.

Desirable

• Previous experience and competency of an electronic patient records (e.g. SystmOne)

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

Pioneer Avenue

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will carry out complex clinical assessments, develop evidence-based formulations and support decisions about diagnosis, treatment, management and discharge for children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties.

They will supervise and support clinical staff, provide training across the children and young peoples pathway, and promote consistent use of agreed assessment tools, clinical processes and documentation standards.

The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of service processes, including case management, governance, audit, quality improvement and digital ways of working. They will be expected to manage competing clinical, supervisory and operational demands while maintaining high professional standards and a reflective, evidence-based approach to care.

Please see the Job Description attached for further information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial and evidenced experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children presenting to LD and neurodevelopmental services across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision and managing teams.

Desirable

• Experience of working across traditional service boundaries to develop integrated ways of working.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology
• Completion of further post-doctoral post-qualification specialist training in ASD (E.g ADOS).

Desirable

• Experience of working with digital industry and providers.

OTHER

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS/OTHER

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups at a high level of complexity (e.g. dual diagnoses, co-morbidities, parents with additional disabilities etc).

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highpoint House

Highpoint House, Shooters Hill,

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Staff Nurse

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full or Part-Time

Location: On-site Banstead, UK

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery

Salary: £21.25 £22.25 per hour

No Recruitment Agencies, please.

Make a real difference with Fairlie Healthcare

At Fairlie Healthcare, we provide specialist care for adults with complex neurological conditions, including Residents who require tracheostomy and ventilator support.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care while supporting our Residents to achieve the best possible quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about high-quality clinical care, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is ready to take on a senior role within a supportive specialist environment.

About the role

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and Resident-focused nursing care. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing clinical leadership and supporting colleagues to maintain excellent standards of care.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge and take on a Link Nurse role in an area such as Infection Prevention and Control, Tissue Viability, PEG Management or Continence, depending on your experience and the needs of the service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to our Residents.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care and ensuring that Residents individual needs are met.
• Maintaining your knowledge and competence in tracheostomy and ventilator care and management.
• Recognising clinical concerns and red flags, taking appropriate action and escalating to external healthcare professionals when required.
• Working effectively with the MDT to ensure coordinated and person-centred care.
• Providing clinical support, guidance and advice to junior members of the nursing team.
• Taking a leadership role within the team and using your initiative when required.
• Keeping the Sister/Charge Nurse informed of significant changes in a Residents condition or any anticipated concerns.
• Supporting Residents, relatives, carers and friends and involving them appropriately in the care process.
• Promoting Residents well-being, dignity, independence and involvement in decisions about their care.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Supporting the learning and development of colleagues through practice supervision, preceptorship and mentoring.
• Keeping up to date with current nursing practice, research and developments relevant to specialist neurological care.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and initiatives that enhance nursing practice.

Clinical leadership & professional development

At Fairlie, we believe in supporting our nurses to develop their skills and progress their careers.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your specialist knowledge in neurological, tracheostomy and ventilator care.
• Support and mentor junior and newly qualified nurses.
• Act as a practice supervisor, preceptor or mentor.
• Take responsibility for a specialist Link Nurse area.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals as part of our MDT.
• Continue your professional development through training and ongoing learning opportunities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate nurse who is committed to providing exceptional care.

You will be someone who:

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

Experience in neurological care, tracheostomy care and/or ventilator management would be highly desirable.

What we offer

We want our colleagues to feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers with us.

You will receive:

• £21.25 £22.25 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Free meals while working on shift
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent new starter induction programme
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing support
• No lone working you will always have the support of another team member
• Excellent career progression opportunities through our new and improved career pathway

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Fairlie Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

We believe that the more inclusive our environment is, the stronger our team and the better the care we provide to our Residents.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding senior position where you can develop your clinical skills, support your colleagues and make a genuine difference to the lives of our Residents, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the Fairlie Healthcare team.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

Desirable

• Is a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Has a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Works confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is able to provide support, guidance and leadership to colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development and is keen to continue learning.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect at all times.
• Has a positive, professional and supportive approach.

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

Fairlie Healthcare Group

Address

Woodstown House

Park Road

Banstead

Surrey

SM7 3EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive technical support to all members of the department in the provision of a dispensary service.
• Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of requests for pharmaceutical products across the Trust by the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, signed orders and controlled drugs orders establishing and maintain a communication link between pharmacy and the wards served.
• Providing a ward-based Pharmacy Technician service to designated wards. This will include medicines reconciliation of newly admitted patients, assessment of patients own drugs, overseeing the ordering of medication and c-ordinating the supply of discharge medication.
• To counsel patients on the routine use of their medicines, providing specific information to any special requirements ensuring patients understand their discharge medication.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician under a nationally recognised accuracy checking technician framework. To perform a final accuracy check on dispensed items against prescriptions and requisitions. To show continuous competency in checking accurately and safely.
• Supervising student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers, dispensers and trainees in the department and across all wards.
• Liaising with pharmacists and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a proficient and comprehensive medicines management service to all patients and staff across the integrated care system supporting across primary and secondary care.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent plus other additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions, supervising a technical area within the pharmacy to degree or equivalent level

Desirable

• Team leading or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a qualified technician
• Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Experience of working with a Pharmacy computer system e.g. CMM or EMIS, and procurement systems such as Powergate
• Experience of liaising with patients and healthcare staff

Desirable

• Experience of ward-based services, including Patients Own Drug schemes
• Recent hospital experience of working as a registered pharmacy technician
• Interaction with other departments for provision of pharmaceutical supplies
• Experience of dealing with difficult and complex situations, queries and complaints
• Experience of negotiating with healthcare staff, suppliers and/or external organisations

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of prescribing, dispensing and administration processes in the hospital settings
• Ability to cope with busy dispensing workload
• Computer literate and able to use Windows applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, and internet
• Good range of pharmaceutical knowledge
• Able to interpret highly complex data
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals
• Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries solve problems and act if appropriate
• Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace
• Interest in expending knowledge and self-development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Twympath Lane

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical1. To support the senior nutrition nurse and be responsible for own caseload providing an expert assessment plan and evaluation within the specialist area for enteral tubes2. To conduct regular ward visits to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and act as a resource for nutrition care planning and feeding tubes care delivery.3. To be involved in patient selection and education regarding enteral and parenteral nutrition support.4. To attend multidisciplinary / best interest meetings to discuss management of patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition at home.5. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation on the patient electronic system of individual patients in line with local and national standards and trust policy on confidentiality.6. To cover and support the organisation of home parenteral nutrition feed discharge patients as required alongside other nutrition nurse colleagues

Enteral7. To counsel and educate patients during the consent process for placement of enteral feeding tubes.8. To be competent to place nasogastric feeding tubes.9. To coordinate the gastrostomy service in collaboration with the senior nutrition nurse and interventional radiology team.10. To provide follow-up after interventional procedures for nutritional support and help with audit of outcome data.11. To be able to place secondary gastrostomy tube devices in hospital.12. To work alongside the dietitians and be involved in the setting up of a home enteral feed to ensure a safe and timely discharge.13. To educate and support the patient, carers, nursing staff and district nurses on the care of enteral feeding tubes before and after discharge.14. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutritional nursing care service to patients in line with national standards.15. To work closely with the nutrition nurse teams, dietitians, nurse leaders and nurse clinicians to promote good practice and lead and support changes in practice16. To take an active role in audit and annually supporting the review of nursing guidelines, policies and patient information concerning enteral and parenteral nutrition in conjunction with the dietitians and senior nutrition nurse.17. To identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduces the quality of care within the specialist service. Devise strategies to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.18. To maintain patient data and statistics for service development19. To attend and participate in departmental, professional update meetings and trust nutrition related meetings.20. To be responsible for own clinical professional development (CPD) to maintain competency and to ensure best practice.21. Take an active part in professional networks to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas, both locally and nationally. Contribute to the development of national policy.22. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse provide specialist nursing knowledge of nutritional care to medical and nursing staff and students23. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse deliver an education programme on the nurse management of oncology patients receiving nutrition support internally and externally at regional level to nursing staff and other health care professionals.24. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutrition link nurse group and be accountable to the Nutrition steering group.25. To promote good nursing practice in enteral and parenteral feeding to ward staff.26. To participate in the education of nursing staff on nutritionally screening patients, care planning and protected mealtimes and carry out regular audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in nursing studies

Desirable

• Mentorship module

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute setting NHS experience
• Experience in oncology
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of educational study in nutrition
• Evidence of interest in nutrition
• Evidence in recent management and care of patients with feeding tubes

Desirable

• Evidence of setting standards and producing action plans
• Experience in endoscopic / radiological procedures
• Experience in gastroenterology

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
• To provide all nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team Independently insert nasogastric tube
• Ability to train patients/carers for enteral tube care
• Assess gastrostomy tubes
• Provide aftercare for feeding tubes
• Able to teach formally and informally
• Able to present information written and verbal
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Replace gastrostomy tubes

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of nursing issues in relation to nutritional support, enteral feeding and parenteral feeding
• Understanding of national nutrition standards and guidelines (CQC, NPSA, PLACE, NICE)
• Knowledge of endoscopic and radiologic procedures for nutritional support
• Evidence of own personal continuing professional development (CPD)

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Able to work as autonomous practitioner
• Able to manage own workload

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Dietetic Nursing - E00975

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent standard of education with the emphasis on numeracy and literacy.
• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• RSA/OCR Level 3 Typing/Word processing or equivalent.

Desirable

• Project management qualifications e.g. Prince 2.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a busy office and pressurised environment and managing a diverse workload
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of managing teams.
• 2 years administrative experience within the NHS or other complex organisation.
• To be able to demonstrate working on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of liaising with staff across different disciplines and organisational boundaries
• Experience of working across multi agency groups.
• Dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience of supporting/managing projects.
• Working within financial constraints, policies and procedures.
• Experience of performance management

Knowledge

Essential

• Moving and handling object key trainer or prepared to undertake study.
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality and security of information.

Skills

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate effective problem solving abilities.
• Experience of working to and meeting deadlines.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to employ these skills to maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to translate information from and across multiple formats and media.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload.
• Ability to produce documentation to a high standard.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.

Desirable

• Developing, implementing and maintaining processes, procedures and systems

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Doncaster - between Cantley Health Centre and St. John's Hospice

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide direct access to patients seeking health care management and advice.
• Assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with minor injuries and assess and direct illnesses as an autonomous practitioner.
• Promote and use evidence-based practice to provide clinically effective care.
• Be aware of other resources outside the service that may be used to supplement this information.
• Have a high standard of computer skills to enable correct data management
• Provide health promotion advice on an individual basis and encourage patient selfmanagement of health and well-being.
• Supply and administer medications that are approved under Patient Group Direction (PGD).
• Conduct remote clinical assessments using video, telephone, and digital triage systems

Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification attached in the advert for all roles and responsibilities.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner experience
• Worked within the NHS
• Clinical Leadership as a ENP

Desirable

• Has worked Virtually/shows differing triage approaches
• Worked within a community setting
• Understanding Quality Improvement work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Abel Smith House

Gunnels Wood Road

Stevenage

SG1 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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