Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 32 through pay progression

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS or equivalent
• FD obtained or equivalence proved
• NHSE Performer List number.
• Registration with General Dental Council (Dentist)

Desirable

• Post-graduate competency demonstrated or qualification obtained in sedation

Experience

Essential

• One year post-graduate clinical activity

Desirable

• Experience of and an understanding of the challenges presented by special care patients.
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive material
• Experience of clinical audit
• Proven experience and competence in routine minor oral surgery.

Knowledge

Essential

• Structure of local NHS Dental services
• Legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Contemporary knowledge of Specialist Society guidelines for clinical care
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance around process of consent
• Knowledge of current NHSE commissioning guidance for special care and paediatric dentistry
• Knowledge of Dentally dental software

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to organise own workload and manage priorities.
• Expertise in a range of clinical dentistry
• Good interpersonal skills with citable examples of working as part of a wider dental team.
• Empathy and understanding towards patients and other staff members.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of audit
• Experience of and an understanding of the challenges presented by special care patients.
• Training in the use of conscious sedation

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Willingness to work with a variety of different patient groups
• Able to work in different clinical settings throughout a working week.
• Ability to travel between sites in Cumbria.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Act in a way that supports equality and value diversity.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barrow Dental Centre

Abbey Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 1XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level qualification in Organisation Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Leadership or a related discipline
• Demonstrable relevant post qualification development
• Be an active member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Organisation Development Network Europe (ODNE), European Organisation Design Forum (EODF) or an equivalent professional body
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional development in organisation development, organisation design, leadership development or related disciplines

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience in Organisation Design and Development within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across organisational development, leadership development, employee engagement, culture and inclusion.
• Experience of working strategically with Executive Directors, Boards and senior leaders to shape organisational effectiveness and performance.
• Successful delivery of large-scale organisational change, transformation programmes, organisation design and target operating model development
• Experience of designing and implementing organisation-wide leadership, culture, engagement and inclusion strategies.
• Experience of managing significant budgets, resources and external suppliers.
• Track record of using organisational and workforce data to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing at senior and executive level.

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 Blood and Transplant

Address

Bristol Filton

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• GCSE level English Language or equivalent
• Qualifications in Typing e.g. RSA 111 or City & Guilds equivalent Secretarial Certificate/Course
• Good standard keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficient in MS word
• Well-developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with spreadsheets e.g. Excel
• ECDL or other IT qualification

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role. At least 3 years experience in a secretarial role

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols

Information Technology

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and data base management

Desirable

• RiO training

Personal Qualities or Attributes

Essential

• Good time management skills e.g. To be able to work to tight deadlines
• Good organisational skills and ability to organise own workload
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration
• To be responsible for representing the Trust in a professional manner at all times and be able to demonstrate reasons for confidentiality
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst being a team player

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alumhust Road

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Foundation Administrator

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

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Understanding the principles of assessment.

Desirable

• Detailed knowledge relating to medical training and education

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate and proficient in a wider range of software packages.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• Experience of working with Medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of working closely with medical, nursing and other allied health professionals at all levels.
• Evidence of managing a large piece of work with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or working towards, OCR III, RSA III, ECDL or equivalent.
• Level 3 Counselling skills or willing to work towards

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 does compassion mean to you?
• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Manages own workload
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to create summary reports
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively as a member of a cohesive team
• Counselling skills

Desirable

• Ability to create forms and other documentation for use by all staff involved in medical training.

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 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

• BSC Audiology or BSc plus BAAT Part I&II, or equivalent
• Registered with RCCP, AHCS, HCPC CS, or working towards registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientist

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of assessment of communication needs including hearing status
• Recent experience in adult hearing aid fitting and verification

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Teamwork skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker
• Some database experience
• More advanced IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Must be competent in all aspects of Audiology applicable to the post

Personal Atributes

Essential

• Team player.
• Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
• Reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility over location/pattern of work. E.g willing to travel to peripheral clinics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

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

Management and Leadership

To support the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters in the delivery of patient care and developments within Hospice Services.

To work flexibly across the organisation including rotation to all shifts and through all departments as required to support the delivery of nursing care within the Hospice.

To organise the team in the absence of a more senior member of the team deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience.

To work collaboratively alongside volunteers on a day-to-day basis giving guidance and instruction to the volunteer team members as required.

Support the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters in implementing and reviewing clinical practices to ensure that they are cost effective.

To support the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters promoting new ways of working which support and contribute towards service and corporate objectives and improvement programmes

To contribute to and influence the total patient experience and journey through collaborative working and effective communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospice.

To ensure agreed polices within area of responsibility are adhered to.

In the absence of the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters be a point of contact by ensuring that they are a visible, accessible to patients, relatives for assistance, advice and support.

To act as a role model for other staff.

To ensure that high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and decor are maintained in their designated area. To ensure environmental standards are adhered to.

To work with external agencies and community services.

To support the Ward Manager / Community Services Manager / Ward Sister/ Community Lead Nurses in the process of change demonstrating professionalism and integrity.

Promote and incorporate equality and diversity in all aspects of the teams operations and in the public domain

Patient Care

To be a competent practitioner demonstrating clinical expertise.

To deliver all aspect of care relative to their patient group.

To ensure the use of approved manual handling techniques in delivery patient care, including the safe use of mechanical and non-mechanical manual handling aids.

Communication and Relationships

To report changes in patient progress effectively, both verbally and in written form. Ensure that accurate, legible and holistic nursing records according to NMC guidelines and unit guidance are maintained.

Where appropriate interpret and present clinical information to patients and their relatives, demonstrating highest levels of interpersonal and communication skills ensure that patients and their carers have sufficient relevant verbal and written information during the patients stay.

To demonstrate sensitivity in dealing with complex and confidential information from patients, families and colleagues, giving advice and support when necessary. Respond appropriately to the information given.

Actively contribute to departmental meetings.

Ensure good working relationships and effective communications between all members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring a high standard of co-ordinated patient care.

Education, Professional Development and Training

To take every reasonable opportunity for maintaining, developing and acquiring competencies and skills for self-development.

To participate in the supervision, training and effective mentorship of other staff.

Research and Audit

To participate in, promote and disseminate relevant research findings to support clinical practice and education within the department.

Use of information

Maintain and update Hospice information systems to support patient care.

To be conversant in the use of electronic communication systems, personal computer systems, normal office equipment and systmone.

Health and Safety

Be aware of and follow policies and procedures around incident reporting and the identification of risks.

To contribute to the departments implementation of a Health and Safety management monitoring structure and as far as is reasonably practical within the designated area of responsibility maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and relatives.

The post holder will work in a safe and responsible manner by demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of all Health and Safety policies and the implementation of safety measures

The postholder will, be fully conversant in the Hospice Infection Control polices and ensure that infection control polices; protocols and procedures are adhered to.

Although the Hospice has a Zero Tolerance position in relation to violence and aggression the post holder may on occasions be exposed to verbal / physical abuse and should be fully conversant with the Hospice Policy for dealing with these situations.

Decisions. Judgement and freedom to act

To work to ensure high standard of services are delivered.

To work independently to ensure delivery of quality services within area of responsibility. Works within polices, protocols and professional standards. Seeks further advice and support for actions that effect areas outside their area of responsibility.

To be accountable for decisions affecting their sphere of responsibility.

Professional Conduct

To adhere at all times to uniform policy.

To adhere NMC guidelines and Hospice policies and procedures.

To report appropriately any observed lapses in professional conduct to the Matron in line with Hospice policy and NMC guidelines.

At all times to act as ambassador for Severn Hospice to patients, relatives, to colleagues and members of the public.

Promote and incorporate equality and diversity in all aspects of the teams operations and in the public domain

This job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence.

Supplementary Information and Requirements

All new Hospice employees are on a 6 month probationary period (excluding bank staff)

A DBS Disclosure will be requested in the event of an individual being offered the post.

Health and Safety

In accordance with the Hospices Health & Safety Policy all employed persons while at work are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Appraisal

Employees are required to participate in the Hospices appraisal process as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Exposure to workshops/study days re palliative care

Desirable

• Post registration module in palliative care Essential Elements in palliative care course

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks according to changing needs and service capacity Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent nursing skills Good understanding of palliative care philosophy Team Player Knowledge and understanding of the work of volunteers

Desirable

• Awareness of wider palliative care issues Awareness of NICE guidelines Awareness of issues around long-term conditions and co-morbidities

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Calm and reassuring Able to take instruction and document events during shift Sensitive Emotionally strong Able to solve problems Able to work on own initiative Good sense of humour To be positive and enthusiastic

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an MDT Supervisory experience Experience in palliative care

Desirable

• Post-registration experience Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff as appropriate

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

Severn Hospice

Address

Severn Hospice Ltd

Apley Castle

Apley

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 6RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Directorates administrative staff and resolving any issues that arise. This will include the authorising of annual leave and study leave.
• Monitor the staff workloads and allocate work according to staffing levels and adjust these during periods of sickness or unexpected changes in workload.
• Manage administrative staff sickness in line with Trust HR policies, undertaking return to work interviews, stage 1 and stage 2 interviews. To liaise with human Resources, where appropriate, in issues of sickness and phased returns to work.
• To be responsible for the recruitment of secretarial staff, devising adverts and job descriptions, short-listing, interviewing and taking up references, chairing the interview panel.
• Undertake appraisals on the secretaries and clerical support staff and formulating PDP plans, including the identification of training needs and to provide opportunities for staff to undergo relevant training.
• Undertake mandatory training on a regular basis, ensuring that the administrative staff also comply with the requirements for mandatory training and adhere to the Health and safety at Work act.
• Ensure that all Consultants are allocated secretarial support to cover their secretarial duties and ensure training is provided where appropriate.
• Ensure that all clinical sessions are allocated adequate clerical staff and ensure training is provided where appropriate.
• Train new and bank administrative staff on the job and ensure that progress is monitored.
• Initiate and participate in the development of policies and procedures affecting the administration staff. Implement changes to practice/protocols and overcome conflicts/lack of knowledge.
• Liaise with Consultants and CNS in the development of services e.g. cancer pathway improvement initiatives to support with 28 FDS.
• To act as the administrative lead on the department Clinical Governance Committee.
• Support Operational Managers with ENT and Audiology Service improvement plan ensuring the smooth delivery of high quality care e.g. upgrade of software, equipment and building SEL support network with a focus of staff development.
• Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
• Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
• Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
• Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
• Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of managing and supervising groups of staff
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Cancer and its management
• A Level or NVQ level 3 in business administration or equivalent

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Delivery of The Lancaster Model
• Leading a skill mixed team
• Developing evidence based practice
• Partnership Working
• Supervision of Staff
• Working with management team to deliver the service specification

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA.

We take pride in our People First Culture which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.

We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £25,000 it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to manage own work load
• Evidence of leadership
• Excellent understanding of public health role

Desirable

• Experience of working a corporate case load
• Experience of leading a skill mix team
• Innovative practitioner

Training and qualifications

Essential

• SCPHN qualification
• Registered nurse

Desirable

• Mentor qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Nurse prescriber

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good understanding on the healthy child program
• knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
• Commitment to developing Public Health Nursing

Desirable

• Clinical supervision 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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Paul's House

Stores Road

Derby

DE21 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Use the manual and computerised systems including PAS, ENVOY, PTS, TEAMS, MyPre-Op+ and CLIP to:

To work as part of the Pre-Operative Assessment clerical team assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic.

Provide a comprehensive receptionist service for the department and administration duties as set out in the job description.

To make appointments on the Trust IT systems in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

To provide accurate, timely information to assist nursing staff in good management of their Pre-Operative Assessment clinics.

The post will also include answering telephone queries and updating the hospital PAS system.

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

Key Duties:

Postholders must be able to work on their own initiative when carrying out their usual duties. Supervision is available as required.

To participate in reception duties for Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic Countywide, as well as any other visitors to the department.

To greet patients in a polite and respectful manner and promote patients sense of dignity at all times.

The postholder is often the first point of contact for the majority of patients.

Use of manual and computerised systems including PAS, CLIP and digital MyPre-Op system.

To check registration details and demographics for accuracy and ensure that all details are updated on PAS to include #call me

Record the patients attendance to clinic and outcome their appointment on their departure

Notify secretaries of DNAs via the agreed proforma

To deal with enquiries from patients, the general public and other staff as appropriate.

Ensure the smooth daily running of the Pre-Operative Clinic reception desk

Liaise with ambulance control for ensuring the patients return journey home is scheduled

To carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested by the booking team.

Ability to prioritize workload according to demands of the department.

To reschedule Pre-Operative assessment appointments in accordance with the agreed S.O.P, under the direction of the administration team.

Communication Responsibilities:

To ensure that there is good communication between the administration team and the clinical team so that the department runs smoothly.

To demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience and empathy in the course of considerable patient contact, both in person, over the telephone, and by email correspondence.

Ensure telephones are answered promptly and dealt with appropriately.

To respond to patient telephone or face to face complaints in the first instance, seeking support and advice from the team leaders or nurses as appropriate.

To impart clear, concise appointment related information to patient, secretaries and booking staff.

To use interpersonal skills to interact and communicate appropriately with a variety of patients from differing backgrounds and cultures, puting each individual at ease and reassure anxious patients.

To communicate appropriately with patients who have special needs including patients with physical and mental disabilities, learning difficulties and with patients who are anxious and/or upset.

To communicate appropriately with patients who are behaving in an aggressive manner and seek help from senior staff.

To deal appropriately with messages left on the out of hours answerphone service, and any emails received into the countywide email box.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary team.

Clerical Responsibilities:

To answer general telephone queries from patients, health professionals and the general public and process appropriately or refer on to relevant staff as appropriate.

In exceptional circumstances where clinical staff are unable to arrive for the clinic, support the appointments team and nurses with cancelling patients by telephone at the last minute.

To amend and cancel appointments appriopriately. Notify relivant secretary or booker.

To generate appropriate letters and cross reference patient details for accuracy

To liaise with other Pre-Operative Assessment clinics across county.

To provide clerical support for nursing staff countywide.

To destroy confidience waste appropriately and in line with the Trust policy.

Ensure computer, printer equipment and stationery is available and working effectively working, reporting any faults or problems to the team leader.

Educational Responsibilities:

To demonstrate working practices to new and exsisting employees including Admin & Clerical staff, any Pre-Operative Assessment staff countywide.

To have sufficient knowledge of Departmental clinical procedures to be able to inform and advise patients.

To have sufficient knowledge of the Pre-Operative Assessment Service to be able to advise patients on the appropriateness and timeliness of appointments.

To ensure your training requirements are up to date within Trust targets.

General Responsibilities:

To observe confidentiality of patient records at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

To use acquired knowledge to inform patients of the benefits of Pre-Operative Assessment

To manage and prioritise own workload, taking identified priorities into account and observing department policies.

To review procedures regularly in discussion with colleagues and advise of any improvements that could be made to administrative procedures.

To comply with department sickness SOP and report any absences in accordance with this policy.

To report any equipment faults or hazardous or potentially dangerous situations.

To report any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints by following appropriate escalation procedures.

To ensure patient confidentiality.

To ensure all Trust standards and policies are observed.

To remain professional at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education

Desirable

• Any recognised typing qualifications
• Recognised English & Maths qualification
• Evidence of additional self-development

Experience

Essential

• Previous Customer services experience/dealing with the public
• Previous Administration experience

Desirable

• Previous clerical/reception experience within a hospital

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Professional
• Good organisational / time management skills including contact with general public
• Good clear handwriting
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• PAS and/or CLIP understanding

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work in a team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Awareness of self-presentation suitable for the workplace.
• Flexibility
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake further training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Treatment Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

This post has no supervisory responsibilities. The post holder will be required to work closely with;

Administration colleagues across patient administration departments

Clinicians

Primary Care

Divisional colleagues

Patients, carers and the general public

Key Results Areas

Assisting and supporting (including cross covering) other members of the administrative team across the department or division, including dealing with telephone calls and resolving simple enquiries for patients, their carers and visitors.

Carry out designated administrative tasks under direction and with guidance, and following agreed standard operating procedures.

Scheduling of patients and the timely management of the workqueues in line with standard operating procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities(see Job Description for full details)

Communication and Patient Liaison

Coordinating Patient Care

Supporting Clinical Teams

Data Management, Data Quality and Systems Responsibilities

Personal Development

General responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience of working in a administrative environment.

Desirable

• Prior experience in healthcare administration, medical office, or scheduling roles.
• Understanding of Patient Access Targets
• Proficiency in Epic, Patient tracking lists and Work-queues.

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

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

LONDON

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

1. To demonstrate highly specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of, language and communication problems in children and young people providing appropriate specialist intervention and evaluating outcomes.

2. Where the post holder is dysphagia qualified: to demonstrate highly specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of children with eating, drinking & swallowing disorders, within the remit of own clinical competencies.

3. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in these clinical areas underpinned by current evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

4. To take a clinical lead in this specialised area for the paediatric special and complex needs service area.

5. To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients.

6. To make appropriate diagnoses and highly specialist clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases, including differential diagnoses.

7. To demonstrate specialist expertise in managing children with the highly complex special needs who present with one or more of the following: learning difficulties, mental health problems, autism, sensory needs and behaviour that challenges.

8. To use / apply specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements / decision making for case management, developing clear care plans based on best practice.

9. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness reflecting on evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

10. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.

11. To communicate complex condition related information from assessment to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

12. To work closely with clients, carers and families, in order to agree plan of management.

13. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible

14. To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.

15. To demonstrate excellent communication skills.

16. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic process.

17. To employ counselling skills with children, carers/families with highly complex needs.

18. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special and complex needs and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.

19. To demonstrate the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies.

20. To monitor and review the progress of children and young people against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate.

21. To adapt practice to meet individual patient/client circumstances.

22. To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements, based on research and evidence-based practice.

23. To develop the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.

24. To be aware of legal requirements relating to the provision of a speech and language therapy service.

25. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and write reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with local Trust Policy, and RCSLT professional standards.

26. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in education and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate.

27. To manage and prioritise a complex and specialist caseload independently, advising line manager on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc.

28. To demonstrate skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

29. To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required, including statutory educational assessment.

30. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, recognising and resolving potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. Speech Path or Equivalent (including Dip. CST)
• HCPC licence to practise, and registered member of RCSLT
• Successful completion of highly specialist/expert short courses relevant to field e.g. signing, ASD, physical disability

Desirable

• Successful completion of highly specialist post graduate study relevant to field e.g. advanced ASD courses, Makaton Regional Tutor, AAC)
• Successful completion of highly specialist post graduate study in the field of paediatric dysphagia

Knowledge

Essential

• Of a highly specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication, speech & language skills relevant to paediatric special and complex needs including autism
• Of the key characteristics leading to a highly specialist differential diagnosis relevant to paediatric special and complex needs
• Of selecting, setting & evaluating highly specialist treatment goals
• f a highly specialist range of therapeutic interventions relevant to paediatric special and complex needs demonstrating the evidence base for these approaches
• The application of highly specialist knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors to the management of and understanding of disability and communication difficulties.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience with relevant client groups post registration, including at a specialist level
• Of working at a specialist level in paediatric complex needs, including the management of children with mental health problems; ASD and LD
• Delivering highly specialist training to a range of audiences

Desirable

• Carrying out evidence based / research projects

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Bridge Schools (Inclusion Bases)

Islington, London

N7 9LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.whittington.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

Shortlisting

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Comprehensive experience working within Orthotics
• Able to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• Able to lead a team and demonstrate previous leadership experience
• Experience of audit/innovation

Registration

Essential

• Achieved HCPC registration

Orthotics experience

Essential

• Extensive orthotics experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key objectives,Managerial:

The post holder will:

Be strategically, managerially and operationally responsible for the Practice Development Team which consists of Band 7 PD Midwives, Recruitment and Retention, Fetal Wellbeing Midwives, Professional

Midwifery Advocates and Wellbeing Midwives, Midwife for Adult Leaners and Lead Midwives for Internationally Educated Midwives.

Demonstrate a positive attitude and high level of motivation by showing a strong commitment to the maternity service.

Be accountable for midwifery performance and achievement of all relevant organisational targets and standards, working within the Trusts governance framework and current regulatory and policy requirements. To be aware of local and national guidance for maternity services regarding assessment of fetal wellbeing.

Demonstrate excellent personal communication by establishing effective links between the maternity services and the University.

Develop, implement and evaluate education and learning opportunities for new and existing employees within the service in compliance with competency frameworks and guide and support newly qualified professionals during their preceptorship.

Prioritise workload to meet targets and be able to work under pressure by seeking creative solutions to challenges.

Be responsible for ensuring clinical practice is in line with Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles. To ensure communication networks are in place to share confidential information across organisational boundaries where appropriate.

Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of the women and their families.

Be responsible for managing changes in clinical practice and service delivery throughout maternity services to meet the needs of women and their families

Support colleagues to develop resilience

Actively promote diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorates services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical areas. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. To take action to address discrimination and oppression.

Please see the job description attached for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with relevant experience
• Teaching Qualification/Mentor course
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject

Desirable

• Evidence of Publications and research
• Accredited management and leadership development and training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practic
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Self-motivating and adaptable

Desirable

• Experience of public speaking
• Proven leadership ability including ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries
• Experience and knowledge of service change and redesign
• Considerable leadership experience within health/social care settings
• Experience of developing and implementing policy
• Evidence of innovative practice that involves research or audit
• Evidence of Teaching both in clinical and University settings
• Experience of implementing strategy / Operational management experience/ Project management

Evidence of Particular: Knowledge ,Skills ,Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to deliver against tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to network across organisation
• Ability to influence and motivate others , Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
• Able to demonstrate a broad but in-depth knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery practice
• Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate complex matters

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To develop agreed training programmes for clinical practice ensuring that the programmes are updated; evidence based and that the process for assessed practice is monitored.

2. To provide on-going support and assessment of clinical skills such as those requiring competency sign off in the practice areas ensuring the assessment documentation is completed to the expected standard creating an atmosphere conducive to learning i.e. Preceptorship Handbook, Care certificate, Apprenticeship course.

3. To actively encourage andparticipatein sharing good practice throughout theSurgical division.

4. To contribute to the training needs analysis of each clinical area in liaison with theSurgical PDN.

5. In liaison with theSurgicalPDN develop andfacilitatenew clinical skills training programmes and to designcompetency basedtraining programmes where they do not exist to meet those needs.

7. To reinforce training on new clinical equipment in each area.

8. To support the newly qualified nurses at the Trust throughout the preceptorship period.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
• MSPP/ Practice Assessor or equivalent
• ALERT or equivalent
• Completed Preceptorship
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• ILS/ ALS
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Surgical experience of pre, peri and post operative management
• Experience of mentoring or supervising learner
• Experience of providing education or training
• Experience of how to manage the deteriorating patient
• Experience working within an MDT

Desirable

• Involvement in QI Projects
• Experience of completing clinical audits
• Previous nurse in charge experience
• Multiple surgical speciality knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
• Experience of assessing post operative surgical patients
• Evidence based approach to nursing

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare Guardian/ InPhase investigations
• Experience/ knowledge of change management

Skills

Essential

• Broad range of clinical skills such as PCA, TPN, sliding scales, blood transfusions, catheterisation
• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to deal with conflict and challenge
• Able to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Able to develop action learning and plans
• Facilitation and Presentation skills
• Experience creating competency/ teaching resources

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure that the team case load is kept up to date.
• To participate and co-operate with the Multi Disciplinary Team to contribute to the effectiveness of the service as a whole.
• To manage and maintain the teams clinical caseload, including all associated administration tasks.
• To use multiple patient information management systems (EMIS, Docobo, Patient Centre etc.) to enter such information as required on the computerised patient information system.
• To use discretion, sensitivity and deal with information in a confidential and professional manner at all times.
• Oversee and monitor the distribution/collection of equipment that is used to monitor patients in their own home (tech-enabled care).
• Maintain an accurate database of the home monitoring devices.
• To be responsible for data collection, based on the outcomes from the clinical caseload.
• To participate in and organise team audits when appropriate.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education, including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject such as Customer Care, IT, or Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• To have an understanding of confidentiality
• Intermediate IT Skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desirable

• To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS and Social Care.
• Knowledge of rota systems
• Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record Systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills with an excellent telephone manner alongside the ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to organise time effectively prioritising tasks.
• The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to work and problem solve under pressure whilst achieving targets
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions from both staff and users of the service
• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
• Accurate and methodical in all aspects of work
• Ability to use initiative and meet deadlines
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues internally and externally and work well within a team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a team and independently
• Experience of working in a pressurised environment
• Relevant experience of providing a comprehensive clerical / administrative service
• Familiar with office procedures and deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience of a co-ordinating job role
• Experience of a variety of computer based programmes.

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingsgate House

Wellington Road North

Stockport

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As Dev Team Lead/Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the application development team within Northumbria Healthcare Trust delivering on a range of systems with the Digital Services department. This will include the management of Backend and Frontenddevelopers and you will be expected to have deep technical knowledge and experience.
• You will have experience of working in a development environment and either experience of a similar role or being a senior developer/senior QA tester/product manager looking to move in to dev team leadership.
• Your primary focus is to provide leadership and line management to developers who are working on new projects and supporting existing services. You will work collaboratively to define common approaches to application development and integration and ensure development standards are documented and maintained by the team. Within your role, you will be developing the teams' adoption of agile ways of working alongside, Product Owners, Project Managers, and Business Analysts. You will be successful in supporting teams to adopt new tools and approaches to development and continue to change as theorganisation expands its portfolio of internally developed systems.
• Development teams main tech stacks/approaches are .NET / React / Micro Services / Azure / Azure DevOps
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learningand quality improvement and (c) facilitates tea working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
• Lead the modernisation of our Fleet applications, from asp.net, PHP and SQL (stored procedures) to modern .NET, React, Cloud First, Event Driven applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience plus in-depth technical and strategic knowledge.

Experience

Essential

• Strong technical skills obtained as a Lead Developer
• Experience working with Agile and Scrum Teams

Desirable

• Experience in resource planning and scheduling, estimation, and reporting on progress
• Previous experience managing a development team
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Digital Services, Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Deleval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice, including patient rooms and bays, clinical areas, offices, corridors, toilets and other facilities. The role includes routine and deep cleaning, floor care, cleaning furniture and fittings, waste disposal and replenishing essential items such as hand towels, toilet rolls, soap and alcohol gel. The post holder may also support laundry and bedding requirements, including changing curtains and making beds in the overnight stay suite when required.

The post holder will use a range of cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately and will be responsible for keeping equipment clean, maintained and stored correctly. They will follow all relevant infection prevention and control, COSHH, health and safety and hospice procedures and report any faults, hazards or concerns to the appropriate member of the Estates team. The role involves working in areas where patients and families may be present. A calm, respectful and sensitive approach is therefore essential, and all information relating to patients and their families must be treated confidentially.

The post holder will work closely with the Housekeeper Team Leader and wider Estates team and will be expected to respond flexibly to changing priorities and service requirements. Full training will be provided, including relevant infection prevention, manual handling, fire safety and housekeeping training.

For further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Donna Searson, Housekeeping Team Lead, at 01246 568 801 or email [email protected]

Ashgate Hospice is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team on 01246 568 801 or [email protected].

Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check as part of the pre-employment process. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button; applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

We are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake relevant housekeeping, infection prevention, COSHH, manual handling and other mandatory training.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning, Infection Prevention and Control or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and practices and the safe use of cleaning products.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for completing allocated duties.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate positively with colleagues.
• Friendly, respectful and sensitive approach when working around patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond flexibly to service needs.
• Reliable, punctual and motivated, with good attention to detail.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, infection prevention, cleanliness and maintaining a safe environment.
• Commitment to Ashgate Hospice's values and to treating others with compassion, dignity and respect.

Desirable

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare, care or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of COSHH and health and safety requirements.
• Experience of working in an environment where high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention are particularly important.
• Experience of working flexibly and adapting to changing priorities.

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

Ashgate Hospicecare

Address

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Old Brampton

Chesterfield

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

OVERALL PURPOSE: To utilise specialist skill and knowledge in providing a high level of practical and emotional care. Provide support to patients and their families who are in the last year of life and whose preferred place of care is home.

JOB PURPOSE: The HCA will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care that meets the needs of the designated patient caseload. Working in partnership with a range of health care professionals they will undertake a range of delegated tasks that include:

· Supporting admission/discharge of patients

· Provide care to enable patients to remain at home

· Bereavement support

CLINICAL CARE

· Under the direction of the healthcare professional, participate in the assessment, admission and discharge and handover of patients.

· Assist in the management of continence including catheter drainage, stoma care and incontinence garments.

· Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.

· Assist with washing, bathing, showering, dressing, undressing, hair and oral care as part of 72-hour care package.

· Recognise when patients’ symptoms or general well-being has changed and report to nurse in charge.

· Monitor and report pressure area concerns.

· Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.

· Ensure the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.

· Chaperone patients to and from home/hospital/hospice following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety.

· Care for the body after death and support family members/carers appropriately.

· Respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.

· Facilitate an effective and efficient handover of patients between each community service.

· Provide practical comfort, care and support to patients, carers, and families. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical and personal care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.

· Recognise the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality, showing due regard for the patient’s property.

· Act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient-orientated approach to the delivery of care.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE

· Lead the ‘what matters to me’ conversations with patients and families incorporating PPD discussions and ensuring information is passed on to appropriate health care professionals involved in care.

· Provide comfort and support to patients, carers, and family, including bereavement support.

· Ensure Trinity community nursing service is represented in a professional and compassionate manner.

· Work alongside Clinical Psychologist/ Linden Centre/Clergy to ensure psychological needs of patient and family are met.

· Report/ Discuss any safeguarding concerns to adult safeguarding lead.

MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED COHORT OF PATIENTS

· Support the transfer of information via Team leader/ CNS manager at shift handover regarding patient’s progress.

· Attend and actively participate in care planning meetings, case conferences and Complex MDT neighbourhood meetings.

· Ensure all essential information is collated on EMIS for your designated cohort of patients.

· Record a summary of care at agreed designated times.

· Report any concerns back to nurse in charge.

· Take responsibility for the organisation of care and support to patients and families, following the plan of care outlined by qualified lead nurse.

· Accommodate a flexible work shift pattern covering a 24-hour rota.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· To undertake all mandatory training as required by Trinity hospice and palliative care services.

· Participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.

· Maintain the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially regarding patients and staff.

· To ensure all documentation is contemporaneous, clear, and accurate and plans of care are updated in accordance with the needs of the patient.

· To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually, and through self-development continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.

· To be a co-operative and supportive member of the Trinity staff team, ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holders’ workload, which may affect other members of the Trinity team.

· Act in accordance with Trinity hospice values and associated behaviours.

· To support volunteers utilised in your area and to develop working relationships providing regular feedback on their performance.

· To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.

· Attend staff meetings

· Promote best practice in relation to health and safety.

· To always promote the Hospice philosophy and uphold Trinity’s core values.

· Make use of available opportunities to extend clinical and professional knowledge.

· Develop and maintain communication skills at a high level when speaking to patients, families, and other health care professionals.

· Maintain personal development plan.

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English language GCSE Grade C or above or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT competency qualification and/or use of EMIS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Pleasant, warm personality with a kind and sympathetic attitude
• Self motivated
• Demonstrate a commitment to caring for people
• Ability to adjust to change
• Flexibility regarding working rota
• UK Driving license and access to car
• Commitment to the vision, values, and objectives of Trinity Hospice
• Ability to work unsociable hours

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow instructions
• Basic IT skills including Word (e.g., able to log-in, use email, check calendars etc., and log out)
• Able to physically carry out duties of this role (see Job Description)
• Able to follow instructions and use own initiative
• Willingness to learn new tasks, procedures, or methods

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work unsocial hours
• A flexible approach to working patterns

Experience

Essential

• Three years experience in health care setting
• Have ability to establish good working relationships and works well in a team

Desirable

• Community experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Trinity Hospice

Address

Low Moor Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY2 0BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• qualification - doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology or accredited psychological therapist in a NICE recommended talking therapy e.g., accredited CBT therapist, accredited CAT therapist.
• Relevant registration (HCPC, BABCP)

Desirable

• Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g., CAT, CBT, EMDR etc.).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable significant post-qualification experience of specialist psychological work with adults with complex needs within a secondary care setting and MDT
• Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and consultation to psychologists, psychological therapists, or other core health professions and non-therapists
• Experience of leadership (e.g. clinical leadership, teaching/training, leading service development, chairing meetings)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a trauma informed approach to distress and the value and purpose of therapeutic relationships as a tool for intervention
• Understanding of the national guidance, and policy directives in relation to the development and delivery of psychological therapies within community 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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan CMHT

Claire House

Phoenix Way

WN3 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ideally educated to GCSE standard, with A to C in Maths and English (or equivalent) you will also have knowledge of MS Office applications i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Previous administrative experience, excellent typing skills and telephone manner.

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Previous Applicants need no apply.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent typing skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy reception environment.
• Minute Taking

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE C Grade or grade 4 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2/RSA 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Transferable customer care and reception skills
• Admin Experience

Desirable

• Admin experience/NHS experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Britton House

Britton Farm, High Street

Gillingham

ME7 1AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Teaching or training qualification.
• Therapeutic Intervention courses.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of universal children's services.
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
• Experience in delivering training and group work

Skills

Essential

• Sound organisational and time management skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collectively
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of Child Care legislation and Safeguarding
• Good understanding of child and adolescent development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horncastle Connect

81 Foundary Street

Lincoln

LN9 6AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational & Support Services.

To provide an effective contribution to the Depot Make Ready Team function by ensuring that:

Vehicles and equipment are clean andready to meet the stated daily operational requirement with emphasis on

The mechanical condition of the vehicle and its roadworthiness.

The correct scale of stocking of clinical equipment and consumables.

All Make Ready quality standards set by the Trust are met.

The deep cleaning programme for vehicles is coordinated with the vehicle servicing schedule.

Any requests for the operational movement of vehicles and equipment is undertaken.

The buffer store is adequately stocked and refurbished.

Vehicle Maintenance.

To assist Fleet Services in maintaining the operational serviceability of the vehicle fleet by undertaking vehicle inspection and minor running repairs to vehicles.

Operational Response.

To contribute to:

The daily provision of sufficient staff to undertake the Make Ready function.

The provision of an on call capability in support of the Make Ready function.

Health and Safety at Work.

Compliance with HSE requirements in the use of all equipment and materials applicable to the Make Ready function.

Communications.

To ensure effective communications with staff and their representatives. Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.

Reports

To make reports as directed or as may be required on matters relevant to the Make Ready function such as:

Personal accidents whilst on and off duty.

Injuries sustained whilst at work.

Loss or damage to Service vehicles and equipment.

Abuses of the Service.

Reporting of any hazardous, dangerous or defective equipment, premises or practices.

Effort and Environmental Factors

The pattern of work is unpredictable and interruptions can arise frequently during the shift.

The work takes place in an open garage environment which is susceptible to extreme conditions of temperature.

The physical requirements of the job include lifting and carrying supplies. Physical effort is required to wash vehicles and protective clothing is issued.

The post holder is exposed to unpleasant smells, temperature, weather, bodily fluid on a day to day basis several times a shift.

Additional Duties

Perform such duties of either a higher or lower rank as may be reasonable from time to time.

To ensure adherence to Health and Safety at Work Act.

To ensure adherence to directions as published in Routine Instructions.

To develop oneself within the job and be proactive in identifying own professional development needs.

To contribute towards the development and review of the training needs of own peers and colleagues.

To provide professional advice and assistance in training of Trust employees as appropriate.

Attend any course the Service deems necessary for individual and/or organisational development.

Perform any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by your Line Manager.

To ensure adherence to the Trusts Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

To take part in the Trust's Appraisal Scheme as an appraisee.

To attend meetings and conferences to represent the Trust when requested.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

To participate in major incidents and relevant exercises as required.

NB. This job description identifies the major aspects of the post, but will be subject to review from time to time in light of the development of the Trust

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of stock taking
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• Effective communication skills
• Full UK driving licence including full category C1 entitlement

Visa Status

Essential

• Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification whilst in post within the first 12 months of the role
• Must be willing to undertake any training as required by the Trust

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

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hub

Tournament Fields

Edgehill

CV34 6LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/ (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

• Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HNC/HND plus short courses or equivalent training and experience
• Equivalent experience in an electronics repair role

Desirable

• Served an electronics based apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Experience of electronic instrumentation fault diagnosis and repair on industrial or medical equipment
• Experience of ISO 9001 quality Management Systems

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring trainees and/or students
• Working within clinical environments

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

Rhuddlan Road

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

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 for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills in all forms of communication especially face to face and via the telephone; ability to communicate in a logical and clear manner with empathy.
• Knowledge of health and wellbeing issues and healthcare services acquired through experience.

Skills

Essential

• Able to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively with patients/carers who are angry/upset and highly emotional and on occasions challenging behaviours with distressed and angry individuals.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital, Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject (nursing, OT, Social Worker, Psychologist with BPS approved post graduate certificate, counselling, psychological therapy) or equivalent experience
• Psychological Therapy qualification (or currently working towards).
• PWP training course qualification
• Significant demonstrable equivalent experience in specific area or practice.

Desirable

• Masters level training in relevant Psychological or Mental Health area.
• Post-graduate training in relevant mental-health / psychological / recovery discipline.
• Qualified psychological therapist

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of work with people with moderate to severe mental health problems.
• Experience in psychological interventions - CBT or interpersonal therapy / dialectical behaviour therapy interventions or other evidence based approaches.
• Experience of NHS procedures and structures.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Experience of working within and multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience delivering psychological therapies via telephone.
• Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.
• Previous experience of working within a crisis team.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Care Programme Approach etc.
• Knowledge and skill in assessment, formulation of need and evaluation of presenting problems
• Competency in delivering clinical skills i.e. assessment, therapeutic interventions and management of mental health
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage distressing and challenging situations
• Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement
• Influencing and negotiating skills as well as adept at conflict resolution
• Presenting skills and IT literate - specifically in the MS office suite of programmes.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, cares and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Ability to feedback and discuss cases within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to interact sensitively with people with mental health problems.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent documentation of duties performed.
• Confidence to work autonomously.
• Ability to communicate information on formulation, risk and intervention to staff from other disciplines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of RiO patient record system.
• Previous experience of assessing people who present in an acute mental health crisis.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good range of problem solving skills.
• Good range of information gathering skills.
• Ability to assess and manage risks.
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with learning disability, problems or other disabilities.
• An ability to sustain empathy and personal engagement with individuals experiencing mental health problems or challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
• Driven, reliable and methodical

Other Requirement

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a service to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week may include some on-call work.
• Fit and able to undertake patient facing work as and when required.

Desirable

• Possession of a valid UK driving license.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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