Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties

Person Specification

Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months

Essential

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload

Desirable

• Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD
• Evidence of working with schools ina Link model

Relevant training

Essential

• Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)
• Experience of using applicable assessment and therapeutic techniques for preschool and school aged children

Desirable

• Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to a specialist clinical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hadleigh Clinic

Hadleigh

SS7 2QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of this developing service you will help support older adults with functional mental health issues to meet increased needs / rising risk to support admission avoidance and provide home treatment with a Home First approach to support. You will work with a new and growing team, the existing community services and the established Dementia Admission avoidance services across Mid and South Essex

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental health Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.
• Additional Professional Qualifications in Older adult Mental Health /Dementia or Experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice and dementia care

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level
• Non-medical Independent prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice
• Understanding of the Care Act
• Good understanding of national policy and the implications for good mental health
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life
• Experience in the use of risk assessment tools

Desirable

• Use of screening tools in dementia

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to prioritise workload and competing demands
• Evidence of objective setting, time management skills etc
• Ability to plan ways of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of clinical services
• Evidence of personal development
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate satisfactory outcomes
• Ability to know when to seek the support and guidance of more senior colleagues when necessary
• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Crystal centre

Puddings wood drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sankey House

81 High Road

Basildon

SS13 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brentwood Resource Centre

Greenwich Avenue

Brentwood

CM14 4SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide practical and regular support to service users and carers in community or in-patient settings, with a focus on social inclusive activities and recovery e.g., escorting service users to appointments, assisting to complete benefits forms, supporting patients to collect medication from local pharmacy, attending an educational or recreational facility.
• Participate in group activities within the Trust premises and community settings. Records and reports back fully on activities undertaken and alert others in the care team, to any issues that arise during the activities.
• Attends/participates in meetings/CPA reviews as required in relation to allocated Service Users.
• Complete care plan documentation: provide regular written and verbal reports about the service user to the care coordinators and other professionals involved in the care package.
• Act as an advocate within appropriate and agreed boundaries of confidentiality and professionalism.
• The post holder must have the individual service user needs at the fore at all times and use the agreed set of values and skills to underpin their day-to-day work.
• Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers/significant other in developing and managing dignity and independence.
• Provide support and assistance as necessary with daily living activities.
• Help service users gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights.
• To ensure the service user understands who is involved in their care across the different services with key contact points/named individuals.
• Assist the care coordinator and service user in developing care plans/crisis/contingency plans in accordance with good practice and local policy guidelines.
• Provide information on health promotion, e.g., healthy eating, exercise, and support service users to participate in relevant groups/activities. Participate in food preparation/cooking skills development.
• Identify and advise on health and safety risks in relation to self and others, e.g., fire, food hygiene, cleanliness.
• Being aware of signs and symptoms of a persons relapse and report back to the manager and/or care coordinator.
• Maintain own professional development by attending regular supervision, training, and adhering to development plans as required.
• Be willing to access training to enhance physical health assessment skills, including but not limited to venepuncture, undertaking ECGs, and general observation

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working with people with Mental Health problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a community or inpatient mental health service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Always ensures matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly: or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate

Desirable

• Designing and facilitating activity/skills based group work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herrick House

Herrick House

Colchester

CO1 1TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please feel free to contact should you wish to have an informal chat about this post or wish to visit the team.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or a similar structure/systems based organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hosptial

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of appropriate triage and advice to individuals with severe mental illness and complex needs, presenting in primary care
• Ensure the liaison with other services or agencies to support the primary care network response to mental health needs in primary care.

• Participate in risk assessment and risk management activities appropriate to primary care.

• Maintain service activities in line with the agreed referral and triage criteria.

• To provide a flexible service, responsive to Service User need and Stakeholder feedback.

• To develop the service in line with Trust strategy

• Maintain an effective skill/ professional personnel mix to provide a multi-professional team approach.

• Put in place systems to investigate and access a wide range of services designed to meet occupational, recreational, social and health needs in primary care.

• To provide information for service development and evaluation through the use of outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.

• Implement risk assessment procedures related to the working environment, tasks and client management.

For a more detailed person and Job Description please read the attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/DipSW/CQSW/OT qualification.
• Evidence of current registration with the NMC, GSCC or HPC.

Desirable

• Cert or Dip. in management.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualifying experience of working with people with mental health problems in the community.
• Experience of working within or with primary care services
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision.
• Involvement in the development of a new service or of change management.

Desirable

• Experience of working within or with primary care 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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Primary Care Mental Health Service

Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane,

Cheshunt

EN8 0DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 18-week RTT Team Leader will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the corporate RTT Validation Team, supporting the Trust to deliver accurate, timely and effective management of Referral to Treatment pathways. The post holder will work closely with the Elective Access Manager, 18-Week Lead, clinical service managers and operational teams to ensure waiting lists and Patient Tracking Lists are validated in line with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

The post holder will be responsible for prioritising validation activity, supporting pathway accuracy, identifying data quality risks and ensuring appropriate escalation of potential breaches or issues that may affect delivery of elective care standards. They will provide assurance that validation processes are robust, consistent and aligned to best practice across the organisation.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the corporate RTT Validation Team.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritising validation work across RTT cohorts, with a focus on chronological pathway management and risk reduction.
• Ensuring patients are managed in accordance with national RTT rules, local access policies and agreed operating procedures.
• Supporting the accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across outpatient and inpatient pathways.
• Working with clinical and operational teams to resolve pathway queries, improve data quality and support effective waiting list management.
• Identifying, escalating and supporting the resolution of data quality issues, potential breaches, operational risks and training needs.
• Producing, interpreting and presenting validation reports, pathway information and performance data to support planning, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting the Elective Access Manager and 18-Week Lead in monitoring validation progress, elective care risks and delivery against access standards.
• Developing and implementing validation plans to reduce data quality-related breaches and improve pathway accuracy.
• Providing training, guidance and support to staff on RTT rules, validation processes and Trust policy requirements.
• Attending relevant operational and performance meetings, providing updates on validation progress, risks, actions and areas requiring support.
• Supporting capacity and demand discussions where validation data informs operational planning.
• Promoting high standards of administration, confidentiality, information governance and patient-focused working.
• Ensuring team members are appraised, supported and developed in line with Trust policies and good management practice.
• Providing appropriate cover within the team during periods of leave, vacancy or absence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• People management experience
• 18-Week Referral to Treatment (RTT)/Trust Elective Access Policy

Desirable

• Trust policies and procedures

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced level of education (Educated to degree level / equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Management experience/qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unipart House Business Center

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Desirable

• IT Qualification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Time Management
• Problem solving
• Verbal and written communication

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital environment

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and main responsibilities for further information about the role.

Please contact Stacey Witheridge via email [email protected] for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
• Completion of a preceptorship programme or significant demonstrable experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Nursing in an acute hospital environment within the last 12 months as an NMC registrant

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
• Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload.

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Desirable

• Competency in clinical skills relevant to an acute Trust

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Level 2 Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene or its equivalent.
• Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
• Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
• Currently Works in the Catering Industry

Desirable

• oRecent relevant catering experience is desirable (Experience within the last 3 years)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

• Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
• To be able to undertake a structured training programme through taught courses and on the job training to last approximately 3 months to include foundation certificate in food hygiene/level 2 food safety certificate, and equipment training (slicing, boilers, cooling kettles etc). To be signed off as competent with a 3-4 month period
• Recent relevant catering experience is desirable
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and take prompt follow up action as required by the situation, e.g. quality control/replacing a customer's meal

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a similar post

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Able to Demonstrate good communication skills
• Communicate sensitively and act calmly in difficult circumstances

Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate competence with people who may be upset or anxious

Other

Essential

• Able to lift and push and pull substantial weights for extended periods
• Able to cope effectively with distressing situations including death
• Able to travel within the geographical area
• Flexible approach to work and work all shifts including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To answer all incoming calls from patients, staff and other healthcare professionals. Ensure issues are escalated in a timely manner to the most appropriate team or supervisor following department processes. Booking patients into clinic slots, making changes to their existing appointment if required or cancel as requested ensuring the relevant letter is sent to the patient.

To manage the manual referrals coming to the booking office by post and add them to Trakcare within in the agreed timescale.

To support the Booking Specialists in maximising the slot utilisation.Follow the Trusts patient access policy to ensure patients are booked appropriately.

To support the Booking Specialists in cancelling clinics at short notice and telephoning patients to inform.

Deal sensitively with any concerns or issues raised by patients and provide a high level of customer support.

To liaise with medical records where appropriate to ensure notes are available for patients clinic appointments.

To complete a large range of complex admin tasks selecting the appropriate process and following them accurately and efficiently.

Processing ERS transfers following various processes dependent upon the speciality.

Action clinicians triaging comments by selecting relevant services and sending details to patient to book appointments online.

Using various IT systems simultaneously. These include ERS, trakcare, excel.

Training new staff in the full Booking Assistant role including competencies sign off and escalating any issues with training to the supervisor.Identifying issues with both internal processes and external changes that impact the work of the CBO, escalating to the relevant staff members.Follow numerous CBO and trust wide processes and policies.Manage own workload to ensure that all tasks are completed within required timescales.

Undertake any other appropriate duties within the role, as required at the request of your Line Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of basic schooling/Education (GCSE) with English, Mathematics or Equivalent

Desirable

• Professional customer care skills equating to NVQ level 3

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a call centre environment
• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• NHS experience

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good IT skills and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft office
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to learn various IT systems and use them alongside each other

Desirable

• Keyboard skills equivalent to RSA 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.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.

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview with a presentation.

Interviews are anticipated to be held Week Commencing 2nd November – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters degree level in a subject with a strong analytical and financial component or holds demonstratable equivalent relevant experience.
• A professional qualification in Portfolio Management such P3O foundation or Practitioner, Strategic Portfolio Management.
• A professional qualification in project management at foundation level and awareness of MSP at foundation level or experience of delivering complex projects.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working as an analyst within a complex PMO, portfolio, or programme environment.
• Specialist knowledge of portfolio management procedures, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Demonstrable experience as a primary administrator or expert user for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software and tools.
• Advanced experience in Excel and Power BI dashboards.
• Experience in analysing resource demand and capacity, and aggregating risks and issues at a portfolio level.
• Experience in supporting benefits realisation tracking and reporting.
• Experience of contributing to multiyear portfolio planning processes, providing analytical input to support prioritisation and informed decisionmaking.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton Centre

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• A minimum of 2 A Levels or Equivalent clinical experience within maternity services
• NVQ level 3 or Equivalent (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a healthcare support worker
• Ability to escalate any safeguarding concerns

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a community setting and with vulnerable families.

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT Skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
• Courteous manner
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to monitor and record mother and baby's observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife.
• Phlebotomy and blood spot screening
• Able to recognise own limitations and refer appropriately

Desirable

• Experience related to child protection

Personal and people development

Essential

• Well groomed, adheres to uniform policy while working
• Ability to work within a team Motivated to develop self and others
• Provide leadership to junior colleagues

Communication

Essential

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels
• Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• A sound understanding of confidentiality
• Good organisational skill

Specific requirements

Essential

• The post holder may be required to work shifts, weekends and/or flexible hours
• Perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that supports the integrated service (the service) aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service.
• The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical patient care that supports holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations, specimen collection and delivering contraception care , acting as a chaperone, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height) and sexual health discussion / health promotion (including C-Card and condom provision.
• The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinic.
• The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy and will be required to make clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment
• The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute NHS Trust within recent years
• Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or profession discussion.

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
• Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
• Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent Qualification
• Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional Skills
• English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 functional skills.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in an autonomous role and managing own workload

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Diagnostic Microscopy
• Experience in a Sexual Health and Contraception setting

People Management and Development

Essential

• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate activities to new/junior members of staff

Desirable

• Experience of supporting new HCAs to induct and develop
• Experience of supporting knowledge acquisition and reviewing a learners practice to meet a fundamental standard of patient care
• A good working knowledge of the Care Certificate Standards
• Mentoring or teaching Qualification
• Competent to chaperone during intimate genital examinations
• Aware of confidentiality in relation to sexually transmitted infections, young people and safeguarding

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
• Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. In Electronic Patient Record
• Non- judgemental and with the personal maturity to discuss matters related to sex and sexuality
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive information using appropriate language

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare in an inner city

Freedom to Act

Essential

• Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for assessing service requirements and delegate work as appropriate in response to changing demands

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Category management experience
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of achievements in savings and/or service improvements

Desirable

• NHS or Public sector experience
• Contract Management Experience
• Experience in people management and leadership
• At least 5 years experience in procurement, contracting or managing contracts

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPS Qualification or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leatherhead Headquarters

Mole Business Park, 18, off Ronson Way, Randalls Rd, Leatherhead KT22 7AD

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description forClinical Systems Service Desk Assistant

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

• Experience Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Outlook and Teams
• Experience of dealing with telephone queries
• Experience of providing good customer service
• Experiencing of organising jobs and tasks

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Experience of working within an IT environment
• Experience of working on a service/help desk

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good written, face to face and verbal communication
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to meet customer satisfaction
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to accept direction and follow instructions
• Ability to adapt to changes and new ways of working

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

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: Describe how you contribute to a well-functioning team.

Knowledge and Awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation
• Knowledge of the NHS Code of Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, one to include English Language (or an equivalent qualification). In exceptional cases, a lesser qualification may be acceptable if the required experience is met.

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

Principal duties

The post holder will be responsible for working within a team to process and respond to requests as required under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Responsible for monitoring the Access to Records mailbox to ensure all requests are responded to within the required legal timescales.

Responsible for logging, coordinating and monitoring Information Rights requests received both electronically and via post. To check that the relevant criteria has been met, e.g. confirming that the requester is entitled to receive the information they have requested and that they hold the relevant documentation.

Provide first line support and point of contact for enquiries, handling incoming/ outgoing communications/ sensitive data/ issues from Senior Managers, staff and other organisations with empathy and in a confidential manner

Required to keep up to date and comprehensive progress notes on the case management system, providing an accurate audit trail of all actions undertaken throughout the lifecycle of each request.

Responsible for own caseload working flexibly ensuring all requests are responded to within locally defined KPIs and the required legal timescales.

Be proficient when responding to both internal/external enquiries received, guiding the requester through the relevant process/procedure.

Responsible for checking a range of Trust clinical and corporate systems to confirm that the information is held on an individual held by the Trust.

Responsible for downloading medical records as appropriate and then creating a shareable electronic file (in readiness for transferring via the secure file transfer system) or preparing paper copies as requested.

Responsible for adhering to the Trusts and Departments procedures, on handling requests at all times.

Identify complex matters that will need the involvement of the Information Rights Team Leader and/or IG Manager or DPO and to then follow their guidance received.

Escalate requests where necessary to the Information Rights Team Leader and monitor and provide regular progress updates. This includes information requests which are likely to breach the statutory timescale, to provide relevant information to as to the cause and to consider solutions.

To resolve any queries relating to the information being requested; responding to initial concerns raised.

Responsible for collating and checking all information that will be sent out of the Department in response to the request received, that it does not include third party information, ensuring it is redacted and applying any exemptions. This includes ensuring a serious harm test has been completed by an appropriate health professional and redactions applied.

Undertake a variety of analytical and administrative work relating to the wider Information Rights portfolio. In addition, they will be required to undertake some administrative tasks; co-ordinating meetings and maintaining up to date document repositories for the Team.

To foster good working relationships with colleagues and where necessary arrange meetings with Clinicians or Trust FOI Leads.

To participate in department development and continuous improvement ethos and participate in departmental meetings.

To work on tasks that support the trust to achieve Data and Security Toolkit (DSPT) compliance.

Any other duties and tasks as may be required, appropriate to the level of the post

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality and Access to Health Records Act 1990.
• oAbility to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• oProven effective communication skills both verbally and written with attention to detail.
• oComputer literate - general knowledge base and keyboard skills.
• oExcellent organisational skills
• oAbility to work under pressure to a high standard of output
• oAbility to plan and organise own workload with minimum supervision under own initiative and prioritise between competing demands
• oAbility to develop good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team
• oExcellent analytical skills, interpretation and reviewing skills
• oExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals including staff and service users

Desirable

• oAdaptable to changes required to carry out the role; e.g. Change in legislation/internal procedures (continuous improvement)
• oExperience of using Clinical Systems e.g. RiO, SystmOne

training and qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE or equivalent (to include English & Maths)
• oLevel 3 - NVQ or equivalent relevant experience
• oAbility and willingness to undertake additional personal training relevant to role.
• oEvidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• oECDL
• oInformation Governance Qualification

Experience

Essential

• oTeam working
• oExperience of working with Health Records and knowledge & understanding of current records management guidance
• oExperience of working in a customer focussed environment
• oExperience of processing/handling sensitive, complex information
• oExperience of handling difficult conversations & sensitive information with a wide spectrum of people, i.e, staff & members of the public
• oWorking within legal timeframes/deadlines

Desirable

• oExperience of using Clinical Systems/EPR
• oExperience of working on Information Rights requests

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wardsend Road

Wardsend Road North

Sheffield

S6 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 3 PALS Officer required 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) Team.

Using empathy and compassion and, in accordance with data protection and confidentiality regulations, you will provide a frontline problem-solving and signposting service for patients, carers and visitors to the Trust, sometimes facing challenging discussions. You will be able listen to concerns raised and act quickly, liaising with Trust staff to find local resolution where possible, thus avoiding escalation to a formal complaint.

Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.

For more information, please contact Freya Meikle, Complaints and PALS Manager [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English to a high standard
• oGood general education

Desirable

• oCommunications skills training
• oConflict Resolution training
• oWorking in a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• oManaging difficult situations
• oWorking with members of the general public

Desirable

• oWorking in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills, including telephone communication
• oIT skills, including working with databases
• oAbility to respond to senior clinicians to reach a satisfactory resolution
• oAbility to work under pressure and to strict timescales

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hopsital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR316LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or within a NICE evidenced psychological therapy.
• Or, Psychology degree or other relevant associated field with appropriate clinical experience in mental health disorders.
• And, Evidence based PWP qualification, preferably at post graduate certificate level, from an accredited training provider.

Desirable

• Qualification in PWP caseload management/supervision from an accredited training provider

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• If Hybrid- Car driver and owner with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods in order to interact with patients face to face or via the telephone or at the computer.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation for an outcomes based high volume approach with expected targets to be reached.
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
• Committed to work in a service where agreed targets are in place, with high volume of patients being seen.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships and act in a professional manner related to specific ethical codes, e.g. NMC Code of Conduct, BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
• Ability to use clinical supervision positively and effectively.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Able to be self-reflective.
• Able to work under pressure, and be able to organise diary to suit the demands of hi-volume/ low intensity approach.
• Ability to set deadlines and work under own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the service.
• Computer literate, able to learn new computer systems in a timely manner and to support patients in the use of E-technologies.
• Understands the need for demonstrating clinical outcomes.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

The post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).The post holder will work with clients who have a range of Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
• Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.
• To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with the service standards.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week, in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
• Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
• Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
• Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
• Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
• Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided for clients.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups / committees across Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies regarding service matters, related to the practice and delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision.
• Provide weekly duty cover where incoming referrals are screened and support is provided to the team in choosing the appropriate treatment pathway and with safety management.

TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

• Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service.
• Prepare for, attend and participate in clinical skills supervision and case management supervision as outlined in service policy.

PROFESSIONAL

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
• Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
• Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies.
• Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Line Manager.
• Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
• Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
• Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in practice.

ADVISORY / LIAISON

• Provide an advisory service on matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals/groups/committees across mental and physical health services and other voluntary agencies.
• Promote and maintain links with Primary Care and Secondary Care Staff to help co-ordinate the provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service.

GENERAL

• To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
• All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
• All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
• This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation or working towards accreditation
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
• Ability to travel to and from different clinical settings within working hours.

Desirable

• Completed clinical audits within a service
• Fluent in languages other than English

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Band 6/7 Therapist:
• Qualification from High Intensity (previously IAPT) Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

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

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
• Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Disposition

Essential

• Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
• Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
• Not colour blind

Experience

Desirable

• Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Knowledge

Essential

• An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

• Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willing to undertake any necessary training
• Good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Attend college as requested
• Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

Desirable

• Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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