Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse

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

Supporting Documents

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

Person Specification

Values Based Questions

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?, Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work., Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?, Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Current healthcare issues
• Quality benchmarking
• Quality, audit and its application
• Clinical Governance
• Healthcare comission standards for better health
• Risk management and NHSLA
• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality
• Statutory and professional requirements
• NHS policy

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective interpersonal / communication
• Effective decision-making
• Effective influencing
• Effective team working
• Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
• Effective change management

Desirable

• IT skills and ability to utilize website resources

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered
• Evidence of post registration education and development, relevant to speciality
• 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant degree or working towards
• Experience of working within critical care

Experience

Essential

• Previous Band 5 experience in nursing patients with acute respiratory conditions
• Knowledge and experience of working with CPAP and BiPAP and other high flow oxygen delivery systems
• Blood gas analysis
• Arterial line management
• Central line management
• Care of the patient with tracheostomy
• Care of the patient with chest drain

Desirable

• Recognised leadership development program attendance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support children and young people, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.

The role requires a commitment to travel within the MHST South area (Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford).

The successful candidate will have:

• Core postgraduate qualification in the provision of low intensity CBT, e.g.,

- Postgraduate Diploma Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme)

- Or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice (CWP)

- Or an accredited CBT qualification

• Significant post-qualification clinical experience.

• Experience of, or a willingness to undertake a Psychological Therapies or CYP IAPT postgraduate supervision qualification.

*Please note if you do not have a supervision qualification, you will be expected to undertake a 1-year postgraduate certificate supervision training.

*Supervision training will be provided by UEA, Norwich with a course start date of 19th January 2027. Most teaching days will fall on a Thursday. The successful candidate will be expected to start their induction with the MHST service on 4th January 2027.

Follow the link below for further details:

PG Certificate Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision of Low Intensity CBT with Children and Young People 2026/27 | UEA

• Proven experience delivering evidence-based CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood and behavioural challenges, both on an individual basis and within group settings.

• The ability to provide effective clinical support, supervision, and leadership to colleagues, promoting high-quality, evidence-based care across Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs).

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Computer literate in the use of Microsoft office software and ability to enter clinical notes on the electronic patient record system.
• Car driver with the ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate and analyse information gathered from triage calls and assessments, to create comprehensive psychological formulations and care plans to meet the needs of children and young people.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Core postgraduate qualification in the provision of low intensity CBT, e.g., -Postgraduate Diploma Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme) -Or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice (CWP) - Or an accredited CBT qualification
• Psychological Therapies or CYP IAPT postgraduate supervision qualification. *Please note if you do not have a supervision qualification, you will be expected to undertake a 1-year postgraduate certificate supervision training.
• Documented evidence of continued professional development.
• Appropriate UK professional registration

Desirable

• Senior Wellbeing Practitioner postgraduate training.

Skills, Knowledge & Ability

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to children and young people's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
• Knowledge of the core EMHP functions
• Ability to deliver care with respect, dignity and compassion which is recovery focused.
• Ability and confidence to manage own caseload, work autonomously in the community and use own initiative.
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situations including; staff and organisational problems; child abuse; family breakdown; mental ill health and risk of self-harm.

Desirable

• Ability and skills to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public, professional and academic settings.
• Knowledge of recent developments and research in mental health/learning disability provision for young people, including government initiatives.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience delivering EMHP or CWP guided self-help interventions; Senior Wellbeing Practitioner or CBT interventions.
• Experience of completing triage calls and initial assessments with children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Experience working with parents (parent led interventions) and involving parents in assessments and where appropriate interventions with young people.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.
• Experience of completing comprehensive risk assessments and managing risks, including implementing safety plans with children and young people.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi- ethnic community in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Experience of working with and making adjustments for SEND and neurodivergent children and young people
• Experience of providing case management and clinical skills supervision to trainee and/or qualified practitioners. If not, a willingness to complete a postgraduate certificate in supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting children and young people in an educational setting.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to service users, families, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to children and young people, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Ability to contain and have difficult conversations with service users, colleagues, supervisees and other staff.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Ability to communicate in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner to service users, families, carers and colleagues

Desirable

• Ability to fluently speak another language

Mental Effort

Essential

• Good time management and prioritisation skills including the ability to manage and plan own diary to accommodate assigned tasks.

Emotional Effort

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload including disclosures of risk to self, abuse and safeguarding disclosures.

Additional Information: Values, Motivation, Personal Qualities, Diversity

Essential

• Welcoming
• Kind
• Positive
• Respectful
• Professional

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MHST South - Watford Base

Willow Tree Primary School, Tolpits Lane

Watford

WD18 6LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or Equivalent
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience or be able to evidence/knowledge within a similar therapy assistant setting
• IT knowledge

Desirable

• Experience specifically in the area of Hand Therapy or outpatient setting
• Experience of stock control/stock taking
• To understand the roles of other rehabilitation professionals

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience or working in an Acute NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience in supervision
• Able to demonstrate managing a caseload

Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates team player attributes
• Able to demonstrate communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate reliability and responsibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Surgical Foundation Course
• Other surgical/medical training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of management / leadership skills
• Evidence of working with vascular and urology patients

Desirable

• Practice assessor/supervisor training
• Evidence of coaching / mentoring staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of leading a team / shift
• Evidence of prioritising and managing staff to achieve safe staffing levels

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to act as decision maker
• Evidence of engagement with governance processes

Service Development

Essential

• Evidence of long length of stay meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Managing delivery of provider selection and commercial activity within budget and ensuring that intended outcomes, benefits and efficiencies are realised, taking proactive remedial action where necessary to ensure value and effectiveness are maximised for LNR patients.
• Where appropriate ensure provider selection activities are undertaken in line with NHS England guidance, the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), Procurement Act requirements and local governance arrangements, working with system and regional teams as required.
• Managing supplier and provider market engagement activities to ensure procurement strategies reflect service requirements, market capability and organisational objectives.
• Leading and supporting provider selection and procurement activities and participating in the development and implementation of new innovative commissioning and contracting models to support the ICB Cluster in shaping the health and care market to meet anticipated future need.
• Managing and developing staff, ensuring that the team delivers a high quality, professional and responsive procurement and commercial service.

See Person Specification available in full Job Description attached

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), public procurement legislation, NHS commissioning arrangements and public sector governance
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• MCIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
• Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution

Planning Skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Interpreting national policy for implementation

Management Skills

Essential

• Skills for direct line management and job management
• Skills for delivering results through managing others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda

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

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House

Kettering

NN15 6EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialty Doctor to join Devon Sexual Health and the Devon Menopause Service on a substantive 0.5 WTE basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialist menopause care through remote consultations and advice and guidance, alongside integrated sexual health clinics delivering contraception and genitourinary medicine services. The post is based primarily at Barnstaple Health Centre, with flexibility for some services to be delivered remotely and opportunities for alternative clinic locations by agreement and service need. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team including consultants, specialty doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counsellors and administrative staff, serving the diverse populations of Devon. Applicants must have advanced menopause training and experience in providing complex menopause care, together with experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health. The successful candidate will contribute to clinical governance, education, service improvement and professional development activities as part of a dedicated Supporting Professional Activities session. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative service committed to high-quality, accessible sexual and reproductive healthcare and women's health services across Devon.

Working Pattern: 0.5 WTE (5 Programmed Activities per week). Current indicative working pattern is Wednesday afternoon (SPA), Thursday (morning menopause clinic and afternoon sexual health clinic) and Friday (advice and guidance sessions). Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Interview Date: 22 October 2026 (virtual interviews)

For further information please contact: Dr Lottie Cossey, SRH Consultant for Devon Sexual Health [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description will be reviewed in the future as part of the national job profiling work that is ongoing, this means that the job description may change.

Person Specification

Professional

Essential

• NMC registered
• At least 6 months experience as a Band 6 senior staff nurse

Desirable

• Nutrition nurse experience/ link nurse role

Experience

Essential

• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• Evidence of specialist studies related to nutrition and hydration
• Experience with patients undergoing PEG/ RIG/ JEJ feeding
• Experience of working with Multi disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience with plastic, burns and head and neck patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of using a CI approach to improve patients pathways
• Ability to lead research/ undertake audit and change practice as required

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Certificate of sponsorship

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

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Expereince

Essential

• Confident communication skills with children
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Experience in a health-care setting

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and maths Competent use of computers
• Assistant Audiologist Course
• Competent use of computers

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma health screening (hearing) or eligible to achieve this qualification within 18 months of starting the post

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Mature professional attitude to patients, staff and members of the public.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work unsupervised and organise own workloads as well as team working.
• Ability to remain calm and focused on screening yet deal with competing demands for attention.
• Willingness to work to multi-sites.
• Tactfulness

Desirable

• Have UK driving licence

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description forDeputy Screening Office Manager

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

Supporting Documents

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability and expertise in the proficient use of NBSS and BS-Select computer systems
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams, senior managers and commissioners.
• Evidence of working with IT systems, including as System Administrator, where the production of data accuracy and data completeness are paramount.
• Competence in statistical analysis and clinical audit.
• Experience of staff and office management
• Experience of System Quality Management, ie. developing, writing and maintaining protocols/procedures.

Desirable

• Extensive experience working in breast service
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of CRIS and Lorenzo systems
• Substantial NHS administrative or similar healthcare background

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive and enthusiastic
• Self motivated and confident
• Professional
• Proactive, forward thinking, quick problem solving attitude.
• Commitment to undertake ongoing development
• A desire to work towards the delivery of a good quality service
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure
• Ability to promote good team working practices.
• Ability to travel to, attend and represent the Unit at local regional and national meetings

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Internet.
• Knowledge of both Risk Management and Health and Safety including IRMER
• Knowledge of confidentiality and Data Protection
• Knowledge of the key aspects of the NHSBSP and symptomatic services
• Understanding of the significance of national developments and their impact at local, regional level
• Knowledge of both breast screening and symptomatic modalities and the distinction between both.
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of the NBSS computer systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of NHSBSP and unit terminology.
• Knowledge of current health care issues in respect of breast services.

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you lead/manage a well functioning team?

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 NVQ Level 3 Business Administration.
• Additional qualification and experience in managing IT systems within breast screening

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Higher level analytical skills such as crystal reporting, BASO, KC6s,KPIs
• Ability to input, retrieve and manipulate data within information systems
• Ability to analyse complex data and produce information reports
• Ability to motivate, influence, and encourage different ways of working
• Ability to multi-task and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent organisational/leadership and training skills.
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, producing work of a high standard to tight deadlines
• Ability to deal with difficult situations.
• Ability and experience of dealing with patients, resolving issues in a confident, sympathetic and understanding manner.

Desirable

• Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Undergraduate Degree Qualification
• Further education and qualification in haematological cancer related subject. Preferably with SACT qualification
• Mentorship/Education Qualification

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical assessment skills/Nurse prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience working in haematology/Oncology
• Evidence of supporting and educating Junior members of the work force

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit of activity.
• Ability to administer SACT and provide advice and support to patients receiving SACT

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to independently assess an unwell patient
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to positively influence colleagues
• Expert knowledge and skills for the post and ability to share that knowledge using advanced communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and ensure that patient needs are treated with the highest priority.

Desirable

• Demonstrate and shares ability to make change and of change management

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrable experience of people management
• Experience of mentoring and developing staff and teams
• Experience of working clinically in a theatre environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with other staff groups and in a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• HCPC or NMC registration
• Evidence of study and achievement at Level 6
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD
• Has knowledge of quality and assurance metrics

Desirable

• Holds a recognised theatre qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage complex situations
• Ability to manage budgets
• Ability to effectively manage change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital/ Queens Hospital Burton

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Certificate of sponsorship

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

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to facilitate communication with individuals who are deaf
• Computer literate Knowledge of basic audiological assessment techniques
• Understanding of paediatric hearing assessment principles
• Awareness of safeguarding children
• Understanding of clinical governance and scope of practice
• Ability to recognise own limitations and escalate appropriately

Desirable

• Affinity
• Presentation skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• BSc Audiology
• Registered with AHCS /HCPC
• There is a requirement to complete the Paediatric Audiology HTS

Desirable

• British sign language training
• Deaf awareness training

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Time management

Desirable

• Ability to communicate with deaf people - British sign language qualification
• Behavioural management skills for paediatric clinics
• Experience supporting students or trainees

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

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

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPs or relevant equivalent experience
• Understanding of relevant legislation, procurement law, and national policy frameworks affecting NHS procurement .
• Evidence of continuing professional development in procurement, or NHS management

Desirable

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., procurement, business administration, contract management)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience of procurement category management within the NHS or a large complex organisation.
• Extensive experience leading on complex / high value tenders from scoping to award.
• Extensive experience of interpreting and implementing NHS standard contracts and national tariff guidance.
• Experience of deputising for senior managers, providing cover at internal and external forums.

Desirable

• Experience working in healthcare provider procurement category management
• Experience of collaborative working across systems
• Direct line management of staff, including objective setting, mentoring appraisal and staff development
• Experience in advanced negotiation

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Extensive ability to interpret complex data and contractual information, tender submissions to support decision making.
• Extensive experience of financial and risk analysis in a procurement environment.
• Ability to evaluate commercial opportunities, cost-benefit cases, and options appraisals.
• Creative, innovative, and visionary mind-set
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
• Knowledge of supply chain theory

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Extensive strong negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across boundaries
• Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
• Experience of customer relationship management within a large complex organisation.
• Ability to operate / think laterally and work on own initiative.

Desirable

• Experience of presenting at committees or boards

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Committed to and demonstrates the Trusts values of compassion, openness and excellence
• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative working.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospitals

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant who is able to join our Nursing Team.

See attached Job Description file for more details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in Maths and English
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Experience of working in healthcare
• Able to perform and understand blood pressures
• Good team player
• Able to work under own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Qualified in giving injections and vaccinations
• Basic knowledge of Long Term Conditions
• Experienced in performing manual blood pressures
• Experienced in performing ECG's

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

Garforth Medical Practice

Address

Church Lane

Garforth

Leeds

LS25 1HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.garforthmedicalcentre.co.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

• A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required

Desirable

• Previous experience within Mental health settings

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health

Desirable

• Work in multi-disciplinary setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legisla on.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
• Ability to administer medication in line with policy and in keeping with NMC standards
• Able to work autonomously.
• Good me management
• Able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication on skills in individual and group settings
• High standards of literacy and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in delivering psychosocial interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding

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

Forest Gate

St Catherine's Hospital

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, being required to communicate effectively within the team; participate in motivating and supporting team members with the ability to supervise staff and students in the absence of more senior staff.
• They will act as a role model including mentor for learners and junior staff and participate in ward meetings to help to promote new ideas and to benefit care.
• The post holder will be in receipt of confidential and sensitive information and will deal with it according to Trust policy.
• The post holder will be responsible for setting up the clinic rooms.
• The post holder will work with Senior Nurses to develop their management skills, taking day to day responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff; Organising and prioritising patient care and ensuring effective delegation to provide safe skill mix for all areas of the department.
• They will assist in maintaining and improving patient care by participating in quality initiatives, e.g. Essence of Care, Audit.
• The post holder will respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.
• The staff member will support the ward manager with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies and stores.
• The post holder will act as link nurse regarding a specific aspect of care or as delegated by the departmental manager.
• The post holder will have an awareness of the Major Incident Policy.
• The role will involve ensuring that all infection control needs are met and that equipment is available and in safe working order, reporting.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries and limitations of the role
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
• Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in Ophthalmic nursing
• Assessor Student Nurse/NVQ Assessor or willing to work towards
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing using the English language proficiently

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Outpatient Department

Bristol Eye Hospital

Bristol

BS1 2LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a physiotherapist
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Membership of special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
• Broad range of clinical experience at a Band 5 level or above
• Experience of working in an acute, hospital based setting, including working within an MDT
• Experience of working with patients with Neurological Conditions
• Presentations to a range of groups
• Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students
• Active participation in an audit or project work
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
• Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and use initiative
• Evidence of specialist clinical skills and core Physiotherapy skills
• Effective clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice
• Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues.
• Effective written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive in service development
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
• Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To autonomously manage and provide highly specialist intervention, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and highly specialist SLT management for patients with acute, acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence-based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

2. To provide highly specialist input into policies and protocols regarding the management of patients on the Speech and Language Therapy Acute Team and wider service.

3. To act as a link between all SLTs involved in treating patients in Acute and Frailty beds to ensure the patient receives treatment from the most appropriate therapist and that knowledge and resources are shared across the service.

4. To act as a link with the other therapy professions to develop the process for planning rehabilitation goals and programmes for relevant patients on these acute wards.

5. To provide accurate appropriate and current information for clients and their carers to enable autonomy and choice where possible.

6. To carry out instrumental assessments (VF/FEES) and assist in the training and supervision of other SLT staff in these assessments.

7. To liaise effectively and work collaboratively with the relevant multidisciplinary teams to plan and facilitate appropriate management.

8. To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/case conferences where appropriate.

9. To maintain an active liaison role, including SLT colleagues in the acute and community sector, members of the in-patient and community multidisciplinary teams, GPs, other members of the primary health care team, local authority services and voluntary organisations, ensuring consultation and feedback.

10. To carry out joint assessments with other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

11. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

12. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

13. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form.

14. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff.

15. To instigate referrals, when appropriate, to internal/external agencies and to liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients.

16. To assist with clinical cover in other areas as required.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To be responsible for prioritising and managing own caseload. To support the Acute SLT Clinical Lead in overseeing the organisation of the acute caseload across the SLT service, identifying shortfalls and risk.

2. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC.

3. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

4. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

5. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

6. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

7. To comply with departmental procedures and policies and contribute to developments in clinical effectiveness, including risk management

Leadership

1. To jointly lead the Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team at PRUH provide clinical support and supervision to junior therapists within the team.

2. To assist in the ordering and be responsible for the accurate record keeping, safe-keeping and maintenance of therapy equipment, in line with standards and policy, including infection control.

3. To assist in the co-ordination of Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team objectives and projects.

4. To attend and participate in Kings SLT and Multiprofessional team meetings as appropriate.

5. To develop care protocols and standards relating to the delivery of the SLT Acute Frailty and Elderly service.

Education and Training

1. To participate in nurse dysphagia screen training programme run by the SLT department.

2. To take part in the clinical training for SLT students as agreed and appropriate including preparation for and participation in practical exams.

3. To participate in the SLT Department in service training programme.

4. To pursue an active programme of continuing professional development including feedback to the team on any courses or conferences attended.

Governance / Quality Control

1. To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.

2. To make recommendations on service development and governance.

3. To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.

4. To participate regularly in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research

5. To undertake specific departmental audit projects and contribute to departmental research where appropriate

Research and Service Development

1. To lead and participate in relevant audit activity within Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

2. To participate in research initiatives in the relevant area.

3. To publish and disseminate information which results from research and audit activity.

People Management and Performance

1. Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.

2. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.

3. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.

General

1. The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

2. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

3. To live and role model the Kings Values we are a kind and respectful team.

4. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

5. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

6. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

7. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly always complied with.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of adult acquired neurological and medical disorders in a medical, health & ageing and acute care setting, including managing own swallowing and communication caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• The management of patients presenting with dementia and disorders which impact on communication, cognition / behavioural feeding
• Experience of risk identification and management including multidisciplinary liaison and decision making.
• Experience of audit within specialism
• Experience of specialist assessment and differential diagnosis with a complex caseload
• Previous experience of clinical supervision of others, including supporting approaches with appropriate theoretical models of management

Education and Qualification

Essential

• BSc or recognised post graduate MSc or diploma in speech and language therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Postgraduate training in communication disorders and aphasia therapy
• Active member of RCSLT CEN or equivalent
• Postgraduate short courses in language, cognition and motor speech disorders and swallowing specifically to frailty assessment and management
• Postgraduate training in management of dysphagia, including training and experience in instrumental assessment of swallowing skills (Videofluoroscopy and / or FEES)

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Attended leadership & management training course(s)

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken
• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate ability to lead designated clinical area
• Clinical supervision and line management skills
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Ability to work at a senior level in partnership with other professionals and agencies
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate highly specialist treatment packages
• Excellent observational and analytical skills
• Ability to undertake complex assessment and make differential diagnoses
• Ability to communicate complex and emotive information, including where there are barriers to understanding
• Ability to plan and implement treatment programmes
• Good organisational and time management ability
• Ability to plan and prioritise own autonomous caseload within professional guidelines and policies
• Able to work flexibly, under pressure and to use appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS changes and professional issues
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Good auditory and perceptual skills
• Interest in developing research audit skills
• Excellent IT Skills including data and presentation packages
• Evidence of professionally written and spoken public presentation 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Good working experience within ward-based healthcare gathered over a reasonable period of time.
• Experience of working with a broad range of ages
• Evidence of appropriate competencies at Assistant or Assistant Practitioner level within Therapy or healthcare.
• Working knowledge of Excel & Word Computer programmes
• Ability to work across a 7-day service
• In-Depth knowledge and understanding of the Therapy role within the In-Patient Team

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Work within a community based setting
• Previous manual handling experience
• Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff.
• Evidence of responsibility for work processes e.g. Health & Safety checks.
• Recent working experience, preferably as a Therapy Assistant level within an in-patient setting.
• Knowledge of local discharge pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ level III or equivalent relevant to Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Associate member of the CSP or RCOT
• Foundation level degree or equivalent - subject must be relevant to physiotherapy/occupational therapy
• Qualification in Anatomy & Physiology

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate established motivational skills.
• Able to produce a Therapeutic treatment plan for a limited field of conditions.
• Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work on own without immediate support.
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Good observation skills.
• Good understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to present a professional image
• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day
• Responsible for data entry, text processing or storage of data utilising paper or computer based data entry systems.

Desirable

• Role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Importance of continuous education
• IT Literacy

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Neurological Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke and Neuro Service. You will work as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with stroke and a wide range of neurological conditions.

Managing your own caseload, you will provide person-centred rehabilitation across a variety of settings, including our Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, outpatient clinics, and patients' homes across East and North Hertfordshire. You will support patients with complex neurological rehabilitation needs to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Working closely with patients, carers, families and health and social care colleagues, you will contribute to coordinated care planning and provide specialist advice and education to support rehabilitation outcomes. You will also play a key role in multidisciplinary team working, supervision of students and support staff, and service development activities including audit and quality improvement.

This role offers opportunities to broaden your experience across different areas of the Hertfordshire Community Neuro Service, including potential participation in specialist neuro rotations. The post holder will also participate in the service weekend rota, which currently involves approximately one Saturday in every six weeks.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
• HPC registration
• Experience of working with neurological patients in a community / inpatient setting
• Documented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice etc

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological Physiotherapy assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic Physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of Neuroloogical patients
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of Neurological patients
• Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of supervising students.
• Experience in delivering training to Physiotherapists and other members of the MDT

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. A good ability with specific handling and sensory techniques specific to the treatment of patients with neurological dysfunction.
• An ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in complex cases.
• Ability to prioritise patient workload
• Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks.

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hosptial

School Lane

Welwyn

AL6 9SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.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

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with current professional registration.

Desirable

• CAMHS experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people - for newly qualified staff this could relate to placement experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
• Ability to relate well to young people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
• Basic information technology skills
• Child development
• An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
• Awareness of the dynamics of multi agency team working
• Awareness of safeguarding children processes

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people
• Understanding of family dynamics

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage own work with limited supervision
• Able to give and receive support
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development
• Committed to multi agency working
• Committed to the meaningful participation of users and carers in care planning and the development of services

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

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.

The assessment process for this role will consist of a single panel interview with a task to prepare.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th/20th/21st October – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level as demonstrated either by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Requirement for Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration professional registration which must be maintained in the role.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of successful improvement in service delivery and development and implementation of change.
• Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
• Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS
• Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.
• High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the entire donation and transplantation pathway, supporting and maintaining the processes which underpin it.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of organ donation the entire donation and transplantation pathway.
• Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives.
• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation and transplantation, and the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and application in practice.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Bristol Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Northway, Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role:

As an Associate People Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of the People Strategy across our Care Groups. You will provide high-quality, customer-focused HR advice on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues, including change management, strategic resourcing, workforce planning, employee experience etc. You will work closely with your service leads, using workforce data to support the development of strategies and initiatives to enable the delivery of a 'great place to work' for our staff at Royal Devon.

Your expertise will also be crucial in managing organisational changes, supporting consultations and workforce redesign initiatives. This includes inputting into Care Group organisational design, engaging and working in partnership with Staffside representatives to facilitate harmonious employee relations.

Furthermore, you will provide expert advice on on recruitment and retention processes. This may include supporting and attending career events, developing strategies for "hard to fill" posts, and working with the Marketing and Executive & Specialist recruitment teams to attract candidates.

To excel in this role, you should possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, with CIPD membership being preferred. A thorough understanding of current employment legislation and HR best practices is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in delivering HR advice in a large organisation, particularly within the NHS or public sector, is highly desirable. You should also have a proven ability to manage change and implement organisational strategies effectively.

Personal attributes such as a proactive, customer-focused approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively are crucial for success in this role. You should be an enthusiastic team player, capable of motivating others, and committed to continuous personal development in line with the Trusts values.

Other requirements for the role include the ability to travel independently across Trust sites, a full UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

Join us at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce. Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and staff development.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Claire Turner, People Business Partner, [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfill all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

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 Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.redcarlink.com/vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is primarily responsible for providing psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for CYP who are cared for and at risk of hospital admission and placement breakdown.

The post holder will work closely with colleagues in health and social care to ensure multi-agency working with shared formulations, care and risk planning with the CYP's needs at the centre of all the plans which are developed collaboratively with CYP and their carers.

The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff.

The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the for Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Clinical Team Manager.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Professional qualification -achieved grade
• Experience of working with children therapeutically

Desirable

• Experience of offering professional consultations to a staff team and partner agencies
• Trained in DDP Level 1 and /or 2
• Previous experience in a senior role

essential

Essential

• Professional qualification -achieved grade

Desirable

• Experience of working within specialist services for Cared for Children

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan CAMHS

157 Manchester Road

wigan

WN2 2JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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