Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

a. Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.

b. Scan and upload documents onto the EMIS clinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.

c. Review and appropriately allocate documents within EMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.

d. Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.

e. Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and administrative staff.

f. Provide administrative support and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

g. Accurately input patient information and updates into EMIS where required.

h. Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.

i. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment at all times.

j. Provide general administrative support to clinical staff as required.

k. Complete administrative tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters.

l. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

m. Use EMIS and other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and communication within the practice.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

a. Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system using EMIS.

b. Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems such as SystmConnect or other web-based request platforms.

c. Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.

d. Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service within the NHS.

e. Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.

f. Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.

g. Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records within EMIS.

h. Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP135DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate training in an area of neurodivergence such as Autism.
• Registered with the Health Professional Council (HCPC).
• Up to date clinical registrations e.g. RCSLT
• Further training in a specialist area of neurodivergence through formal training such as a diploma or equivalent, or a combination of specialist short courses.
• Completion of a clinical supervision training course.
• Level 3 Children's Safeguarding training.

Desirable

• Additional training in specialist areas of neurodivergence such as positive behaviour support, trauma informed practice.
• Management qualification.
• Training qualification.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Specialised training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-school children with neuro- developmental differences.
• Skilled in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialist therapies which are known to support neurodivergent children.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to contain, explore, and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress, both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision of other staff.
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face highly emotive and distressing problems, and situations where there may be resistance, verbal aggression, or the threat of physical aggression.
• Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment and to work within safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
• Understanding of the need and rationale for using evidence-based therapies.
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present data.
• Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RiO.
• Understanding of the process for keeping safe, secure, and relevant clinical records.
• Ability to use email to support effective communication in line with Trust policy.

Desirable

• Specialist training and experience in autism assessment measures e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation schedule (ADOS).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist therapies in specific groups e.g. people with additional disabilities and supporting distressed behaviours.
• Extensive use, and knowledge of, RiO systems.

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience in a relevant setting, such as Community services, or Acute based Neurodivergence teams.
• Substantial experience of management and supervising others in a clinical context.
• Experience of specialist clinical assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting differences that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions in mental health services, including the application of risk assessment and safeguarding procedures in this area.
• Experience of providing evidence-based interventions.
• Experience of using routine outcome monitoring.
• Experience of work within multidisciplinary team/multi-agency contexts.
• Experience in enabling service-user participation.
• Experience in managing busy workload and conflicting priorities.
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• Experience of operationally managing or coordinating a team of clinicians.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to work.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Primary Care Centre

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Applied Psychology Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma level.

Desirable

• Leadership training Post registration relevant clinical qualification e.g. nurse prescriber.

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate understanding of specific evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in CAMHS in areas of clinical supervision, casemanagement.
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care

Desirable

• To be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the current Children's and Young people agenda - government agendas

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working with young people with mental illness in community or other settings

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Health NHS Trust

Address

Raglan House,

Between Towns Road

Oxford

OX4 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. THERAPEUTIC SKILLS

1.1. Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

1.2. Working in partnership, support children, young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

1.3. Work in partnership with children, young people and families in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

1.4. Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention.

1.5. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

1.6. Accept referrals within agreed national and local protocols.

1.7. Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

1.8. Adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.

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

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

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

1.12. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.

1.13. Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

1.14. Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

1.15. Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

1.16. Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.

2. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

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

2.2 As well as attendance at the University for training, fulfil private study requirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination.

2.3. Apply learning from the training programme to practice.

2.4. Receive practice tutoring from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.

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

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

2.7. Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.

3. PROFESSIONAL

3.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the relevant departments.

3.2. Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.

3.3. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

3.4. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

3.5. Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

3.6. Attend relevant conferences/workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

4. GENERAL

4.1. Support the collection of data and facilitate data flow to the New Workforce Development team.

4.2. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

4.3. Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.

4.4. Maintain up-to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to children and young peoples mental health

4.5. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

4.6. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

4.7 To work flexibly to meet the core aims of service delivery to clients.

4.8 To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and professional self-governance in accordance with service and trust policies and procedures.

4.9 To attend Community CAMHS and discipline specific meetings as may be agreed with Professional Lead and Line Manager.

4.10 To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade, as directed by the line manager.

4.11 This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Siobhan Kelly

Job title

CWP Team Lead

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

020 33161824

Additional contact information

Lauren Hassan

020 3316 1824

[email protected]

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) OR Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy
• Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Experience of working with other agencies outside of the NHS

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner and implement training with appropriate support
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Other

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to be self-reflective in personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to incorporate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to your work with colleagues and clients

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Islington Community CAMHS

Northern Health Centre

Islington

N7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical Leadership

Provide highly specialist infection prevention and control advice to staff across the Trust.

Promote best practice and evidence-based infection prevention and control measures.

Act as an expert resource for complex infection prevention and control issues.

Undertake daily surveillance and review of microbiology and pathology results via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), identifying healthcare-associated infections, alert organisms, clusters and emerging trends, and ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Support clinical teams in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.

Provide visible leadership in promoting safe practice and a positive patient safety culture.

Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practice

• Lead and participate in infection prevention and control inspections, assurance audits and governance across all Trust services.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) rounds with the Antimicrobial Lead and the Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist.
• Monitor compliance with national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and national infection prevention requirements.
• Prepare reports and assurance documentation for Trust governance committees.

Education, Professional Development and Workforce Capability

• Act as a senior clinical educator for infection prevention and control across Whittington Health.
• Work with the team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust's infection prevention and control education and training strategy.
• Design, deliver and evaluate infection prevention and control teaching programmes for all staff groups, including registered professionals, support workers, medical staff, students, volunteers and contractors while ensuring that education programmes reflect current legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and Trust priorities.
• Provide specialist education during outbreaks, incidents and emerging infection threats to ensure staff maintain safe and effective practice. Utilise audit findings, surveillance data, incident investigations and patient safety learning to inform educational programmes and improve practice.
• Support the development and sustainability of Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner programmes across all clinical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment and validation of staff competencies relating to infection prevention and control practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Education Team, Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and Divisional Teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective learning and evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.

Surveillance and Reporting

• Lead on the surveillance activities relating to healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyse surveillance data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular reports for clinical divisions, senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to achievement of Trust infection reduction targets and quality objectives.
• Utilise electronic surveillance systems and digital reporting tools to monitor infection prevention and control performance.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in an accessible format to clinical and management teams.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support quality improvement and patient safety.

• Act as a clinical specialist for infection prevention and control audit and assurance activities across Whittington Health.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the Trust-wide IPC audit programme to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Lead and participate in audits relating to:
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs).
  • Transmission-Based Precautions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Isolation practices.
  • Environmental cleanliness.
  • Invasive device management.
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Decontamination and equipment management.
• Analyse audit findings, surveillance data and compliance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and assurance summaries for clinical divisions, governance groups, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) and Trust Board reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor action plans arising from audit findings, inspections, incidents and outbreaks.
• Support clinical teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in compliance and patient safety outcomes. Provide expert advice and challenge where audit findings identify non-compliance or unsafe practice.
• Contribute to organisational preparedness for internal and external inspections, including CQC visits and PLACE-based partnership reviews.
• Support the development of audit tools, performance indicators and assurance frameworks aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Utilise quality improvement methodologies to support sustainable changes in practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, outbreaks, incidents and investigations are disseminated effectively and embedded into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with divisional leads, matrons, ward managers and governance teams to promote continuous improvement and demonstrate assurance against statutory and regulatory requirements.

Incident and Outbreak Management

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control responses to outbreaks, incidents and clusters.
• Undertake and contribute to post infection reviews (PIR) and serious incident investigations (SII).
• Participate in outbreak control meetings and implement agreed actions.
• Escalate infection prevention risks appropriately and support organisational risk management processes.
• Liaise with UK Health Security Agency and other partner organisations when required.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Contribute to the development and review of IPC policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support implementation of national guidance and emerging evidence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to infection prevention.

Strategy, Policy and Governance

• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Annual Programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national infection prevention and control guidance and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Develop, review and update Trust infection prevention and control policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Support organisational compliance with the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
• Contribute expert specialist advice to Trust governance committees and working groups.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and best practice guidance relating to infection prevention and control.
• Support and participate in research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice across all clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Disseminate learning from research, audits, outbreaks and incidents to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Operational Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control when required.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to junior members of the IPC team.
• Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
• Represent the IPC Team at Trust meetings, working groups and external forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the IPC service.

Communication and Collaborative Partnership

• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information effectively.
• Influence and challenge practice where infection prevention and control standards are not met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, estates, facilities, operational and community teams.

Revalidation and registration

It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:

Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice

Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.

Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.

Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

In addition to the standard Trust requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Comply with the NMC Code and associated professional standards.
• Maintain evidence for revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and support colleagues in meeting revalidation requirements.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control through ongoing education and professional development.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
• Evidence of Level 7 academic study or equivalent specialist experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, mentorship or assessing qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Master's degree or working towards Master's level
• Leadership or management development training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide specialist IPC advice across a range of services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and surveillance reports
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Ability to challenge and influence practice in all organisational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Ability to lead investigations and formulate action plans
• Ability to manage complex situations requiring negotiation and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Significant experience of leading IPC audits within acute and community healthcare settings including developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans following audits and inspections
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extensive experience working within Infection Prevention and Control services
• Experience in developing policies, guidelines or standard operating procedures
• Experience of HCAI surveillance and reporting
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement activities
• Experience of outbreak and incident management
• Significant experience in delivering education, training and competency assessment within healthcare settings.
• Experience developing and implementing learning programmes that improve clinical practice and patient safety.
• Experience of post-infection review (PIR) analysis and incident investigations
• Experience presenting assurance reports and support CQC inspections or equivalent external assurance reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC legislation, standards and guidance
• Knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Experience in supporting workforce development and practice improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Acute and community NHS experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity
• Strong leadership qualities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
• Resilient and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to challenge constructively and professionally
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive

Desirable

• Willing to travel to Whittington Health Community sites as required
• Ability to respond flexibly to infection incidents and outbreaks

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

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Support other therapy assistants as required.

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

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

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

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

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

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

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

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Other Job Requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As appointed Competent Person (LV) for the TrustTo manufacture, assembles and install new equipment as necessary

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• A minimum qualification of City & Guilds 236 at Part 2 or Equivalent
• Qualified to IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671:2018

Desirable

• BTEC, ONC in Electrical Engineering

Experience

Essential

• Completion of a structured training programme in electrical Engineering for a minimum period of three years, with two years site experience
• Must have read and understood the 'Electricity at Work regulations 1989'
• Knowledge of Electrical Distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Management Systems
• Full driving license (recognized by DVLA)

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment
• Knowledge of HTMs and BS -EN

Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify, analyses, and correct faults without recourse to others
• Ability to work at times without supervision
• Adaptable to change

Desirable

• Able to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required

Personal and people development

Essential

• Able to work in a demand-driven environment and to tight deadlines
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team

Communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels
• Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required

Specific requirements

Essential

• Availability for on-call duties (30-minute response time)
• Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
• Ability to work in confined spaces

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CDC LC Support (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS/BChD or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners(UK)
• Postgraduate diplomas awarded by the FGDP
• Certificates in education/mentoring

Experience

Essential

• Recent extensive experience of general dental practice post 2006 at performer level.

Desirable

• Previous advisory/tutoring role Experience of primary care policy, development, planning and implementation at Health Board level.

Skills

Essential

• Communication, listening and mentoring skills
• Diplomacy, sensitivity and organisational skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Able to motivate professional colleagues.

Knowledge

Essential

• Dental legislation, representational, regulatory, educational and remuneration systems/arrangements

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive approach to work and the challenges of new opportunities
• No conflicts of professional interest No previous clinical performance issues
• Ability to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Conscientious, objective, self-reliant.
• Excellent presentational and communication skills, both written and oral

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Neath Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration Degree or equivalent skills. knowledge and experience. Evidence of Post Registration Study such as attendance at short courses, specialist training to Diploma level equivalency. Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of Post Registration Study such as attendance at short courses, specialist training to Diploma level equivalency.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Knowledge of Primary and community Health care. Understanding of complex social and health need and how to assist in resolving them.
• Understanding of complex social and health need and how to assist in resolving them.

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse. Experience of inter-agency and multidisciplinary team working. Experience in making professional/clinical judgements and care need evaluations.
• Experience of inter-agency and multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience in making professional/clinical judgements and care need evaluations.

Desirable

• Community experience.
• Experience of providing specialist advice to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Experience of completing in-depth and holistic assessments of complex health and wellbeing needs.
• Experience of leading and implementing change, clinical leadership and audit process.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge base and experience and adapt them to different clinical settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate effective management of competing and demanding priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Problem solving skills
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to handle difficult and unpredictable situations and occasionally distressing emotional circumstances
• Able to demonstrate effective management of competing and demanding priorities.

Desirable

• Ability to collect and analyse data (i.e. activities such as audit) and apply findings to practice and service improvement
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above/B2
• Willingness to provide formal and ad hoc training and education to colleagues and partner organisations.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout UHB locality in a timely manner.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Community Resource Team

Trem Y Mor, Bettws Road

Bridgend

CF32 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

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

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement projects

Experience

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University hospital Lewisham

Riverside Building

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed.

The escorting or directing of patients and visitors.

The lifting of fallen patients in Wards or departments (but not to perform nursing duties).

The movement of medical equipment and furniture around the site as directed by the Portering Supervisor or the Security and Logistics Manager.

To provide support to nursing or other staff in relation to difficult situations where patients may have permanent or temporary mental incapacity which could either cause harm to the patient, endanger others or to cause damage.This will be at the direction of clinical staff.

The movement of the deceased to the Mortuary in a respectful manner, ensuring appropriate checks are made prior to removal of deceased from Ward/department and correct details recorded appropriately upon attendance in Mortuary. The cleaning and charging of PM trolley, used for the movement of deceased patients.

To be responsible for the collection of blood and blood components. Ensuring correct patient checks are carried out and the subsequent delivery of those products.

To act as Fire Marshall during fire alarms, ensuring staff, patients and visitors do not move around the hospital whilst the alarm is sounding and thereby putting themselves and fire crews at potential risk of harm.Assisting Fire Brigade when necessary.

The collection and transfer within the Hospital of files, including from Medical Secretaries offices and elsewhere in the Trust, pharmaceuticals, specimens, linen and any other items that are deemed necessary to transfer in the correct manner with the exception of records in bulk.

To ensure that the correct Pharmaceutical items are picked and delivered to the Wards.

The changing of medical gas cylinders when required, in accordance with the correct procedures held within the Medical Gas manifold rooms.Delivery of medical gases to Wards/departments as required.

To report all untoward or suspicious incidents occurring in the Hospital or its grounds to the Portering Supervisor (or Clinical Site Manager in their absence)

Operate manual handling equipment on receipt of appropriate training.

To carry radio communication equipment whilst on shift and respond politely in a timely manner when Portering Supervisor or another team member requires assistance.To be aware that confidential information must not be discussed via radio communication devices.

To perform, when required, as the Portering member on the Crash Resuscitation Team on occasions when a Portering Supervisor is not available. To carry and delivery the correct equipment to the emergency location.

Logging of all tasks to assist management in identifying where service improvements can be made.

To carry out any Portering duties as requested by the Portering Supervisor or Security and Portering Manager.

The cleaning of all Hospital wheelchairs on a daily basis using alco-wipes or other recognised preparations.

The attendance to security incidents inside and outside the Trusts properties under the supervision of the Security and Logistics Manager, Portering Supervisor or the Clinical Site Manager.

To perform duties appropriate to the grade in any department or elsewhere in the hospital at the discretion of management.

Comply with all SSL Policies and Procedures including (but not exclusively), Quality, Environmental Equality, Diversity, Safety, Human Resources and Financial.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General level of education or equivalent experience
• Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Please see the attached JD

Experience

Essential

• Please see the attached JD

Desirable

• Please see the attached JD

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm and pleasant
• Good communication skills
• IT skills to be able to access trust information and log portering jobs

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Deeside Community Hospital

Plough Lane

Deeside

CH5 1XS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Assessment

• Undertake specialist person-centred assessment of patients referred to the MSK Persistent Pain Service to identify factors contributing to the pain and how this affects their life informed by NICE guidance and clinical practice.
• Develop comprehensive biopsychosocial formulations that draw on evidence-based approaches to consider how psychological, physical, social and occupational factors have contributed to and maintain difficulties. This will include lifestyle and daily activities (including work and sleep disturbance), physical and psychological wellbeing, stressful life events (including previous or current physical or emotional trauma, current or past substance misuse, social support and relationships and wider factors (housing, income, culture and faith).
• Utilise appropriate standardised psychometric and outcome measures, alongside clinical interview, history and other relevant information, to inform assessment, formulation, treatment planning and evaluation of outcomes.
• Explore current coping, skills, strengths and support, including attitudes and understanding of treatment options. Assess suitability for group-based and individual psychological interventions.
• Develop and document appropriate care and support plans, to support treatment planning (including the management of flare ups)
• Undertake specialist psychological triage and assessment of patients referred to the Community MSK Persistent Pain Service, including contributing psychological expertise to multidisciplinary assessment and decisions regarding suitability and appropriateness for individual or group psychological intervention.

Therapeutic interventions

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for people living with persistent pain, including approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused approaches, mindfulness-informed interventions and behavioural pain management approaches.
• Promote self-management and rehabilitation principles, supporting patients to improve functioning and quality of life despite ongoing symptoms.
• Support patients to develop practical skills and confidence to manage persistent pain and flare-ups, reduce fear and avoidance, and engage in meaningful activities and valued life roles, including family, social, educational and occupational activities.
• Manage highly complex and emotionally challenging clinical presentations appropriately and safely.

Pain Management Programmes

• Lead and co-facilitate multidisciplinary Pain Management Programmes, including the design, development and delivery of psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions.
• Contribute specialist psychological expertise to programme development, evaluation of outcomes and review of patient experience.
• Adapt programmes to meet the needs of diverse populations and individuals with protected characteristics and support the development of digital and hybrid delivery models where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary working

• Act as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussions, MDT meetings and case reviews.
• Provide psychological consultation and guidance to colleagues managing individuals with persistent pain, working collaboratively across health and social care systems and supporting integrated care pathways and stepped-care models.

Risk management and safeguarding

• Assess and manage clinical risk in accordance with organisational policies, identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Escalate concerns regarding patient safety in line with procedures and maintain accurate clinical records and risk documentation.
• Support continuous quality improvement via logging and managing incidents on Incident Reporting System.
• Escalate risks and concerns via appropriate Governance frameworks

• Provide specialist psychological consultation regarding the management of persistent pain and contribute to psychologically informed practice across the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the development of staff skills through teaching, training, supervision, mentorship and reflective practice, including assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists or other staff where appropriate.
• Where appropriate and within professional competence, contribute to the safe delegation of clinical and therapeutic activities to appropriately trained staff, providing appropriate guidance and oversight in accordance with organisational policy.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with HCPC and professional standards, and provide placement supervision where appropriately qualified

• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, outcome measurement and quality improvement initiatives, supporting the development of innovative psychological pathways within persistent pain services.
• Contribute to policy and pathway development, support implementation of national guidance and best practice, maintain awareness of current evidence relating to persistent pain, and disseminate learning within the service.

Professional responsibilities

• Work within HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and in accordance with British Psychological Society standards and professional codes of practice.
• Maintain registration as a Practitioner Psychologist, maintain continued professional development and evidence of reflective practice, and ensure practice is evidence-based and informed by current research.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current evidence and best practice in persistent pain management; the biopsychosocial model of pain; CBT, ACT and behavioural approaches relevant to pain; clinical governance and safeguarding frameworks; equality, diversity and inclusion principles; and risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national pain management guidance, rehabilitation and vocational principles in persistent pain, and outcome measurement within pain services.
• Knowledge and understanding of commonly prescribed medication for anxiety, depression, common mental health difficulties and pain, including awareness of the interaction between psychological, physical and pharmacological approaches to persistent pain management.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed psychological assessment and formulation skills; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to deliver complex psychological interventions; strong group facilitation skills; ability to adapt interventions to meet diverse patient needs; ability to manage complexity and uncertainty; ability to work independently while contributing effectively to MDT working; strong organisational and time management skills; and competence in clinical record keeping and digital systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mental health, primary care, community and voluntary sector services to support appropriate onward referral and integrated care.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering virtual therapies and group programmes; skills in service evaluation and outcome analysis.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology, or equivalent recognised professional training, with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Eligibility for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society.
• Post-qualification training in ACT, CBT or other evidence-based approaches relevant to persistent pain.
• Additional training in group facilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience working as a practitioner psychologist, preferably within physical health, persistent pain, long-term conditions or a related setting.

Desirable

• Experience of using evidence-based psychological approaches, including CBT and/or ACT, with adults experiencing common mental health difficulties alongside long-term physical health conditions
• Experience working or training within persistent pain services, pain management programmes, long-term conditions and physical health services; quality improvement, audit or service development; and providing consultation and training to staff.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and person-centred approach; commitment to multidisciplinary working; commitment to professional development and reflective practice; resilience and ability to manage emotionally demanding work; flexible and innovative approach to service delivery; and ability to act as a positive role model within the team.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the value of lived experience in shaping services and improving outcomes for patients, families and carers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care, valuing lived experience, cultural diversity and equity, and actively seeking to adapt their practice to meet the diverse needs of patients, families, carers and communities.

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

Care Unbound Ltd t/a Here

Address

The substantive base for this post is currently under review and will be confirmed prior to appointment.

The postholder will be required to work across clinical and community sites in East Sussex geography.

East Sussex

BN22 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The salary for this post is NHS comparable, and the successful applicant will be employed on Sunderland Counselling Service (SCS) terms and conditions, working within Sunderland Talking Therapies. The successful candidate will be entitled to SCS benefits such as access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme to support wellbeing and will be within a probationary period for 12 months. Sunderland Talking Therapies consists of a large multidisciplinary team including PWPs, Community Practitioners, High Intensity Therapies (of multiple modalities) and a counsellor. A Senior Management Team including Team Managers, Clinical Leads, Senior PWPs, Low Intensity Service Leads and a Clinical Manager oversee the service and support staff. Sunderland Talking Therapies also works as a single point of access for patients entering Talking Therapies or Counselling via Sunderland Counselling Service, Sunderland Mind and Washington Mind.

Our PWP workforce is a valuable and highly respected element of the service. The PWP role in our service is varied and will allow you to gain a wide range of experience and skills. As a service we are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our PWPs through providing opportunities to participate in service development projects and complete further training e.g. PWP supervisors course, LTC training and leadership training. We are also committed to enhancing and maintaining the wellbeing of our PWP workforce.

Sunderland Counselling Service may use AI detection tools to assess the originality of submitted applications, or it may be obvious from the way it is written that the application is AI generated. Applications found or suspected to be generated by AI will be summarily rejected and will not progress through the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• High quality and timely clinical note recording (e.g. session notes and care plans) and ability to write reports and letters

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from an accredited PWP Training Course.
• PWP registration with BPS or BABCP or being able and eligible to apply for this immediately once in post.

Desirable

• Psychology or other health and care related undergraduate degree
• Completion of an accredited course relating to working with long-term conditions within Low Intensity therapy.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working effectively as a PWP within a high-pressured setting (primary care or equivalent).
• Experience of managing own PWP clinical caseload.

Desirable

• Evidence of communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and using an interpreter.
• Experience of adapting Low Intensity CBT approaches to work with neurodiversity.
• Experience of adapting Low Intensity CBT approaches to work with individuals with long-term conditions and/or medically unexplained symptoms.

Other requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to work clinically on an evening where required by the service.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for patient appointments.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of NICE guidelines for the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression and experience of applying these in practice.
• Experience of building good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of the managing clinical risk within PWP work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sunderland Counselling Service

Address

51 John Street

Sunderland

SR1 1QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Corporate Elective Access Team is looking to recruit to a team of 18 week validations clerks. We are looking for well-organized, motivated individuals to join our team as an 18 weeks validation clerk. This is a full time position (37.5 hours) in a service that is delivered across all sites of the Oxford University Hospitals Trust

The post holder will be required to understand the principles of the administration processes of 18 week patient pathways and have the ability to review/validate data to verify pathway accuracy. We are looking for a flexible member of staff who is able to function in a busy environment, offering training to staff across the Trust in relation to Elective Access standards, and in accordance with the Government Access Targets and the Trusts Patient Access Policy.

Due to the data entry/data quality nature of the post, the post holder requires an eye for detail and accuracy. The post holder will be expected to work with staff across the Trust to promote the importance of accurate 18 week data recording and to assist with 18 week training. Previous experience in an administration role will be required. Experience of using Cerner Millennium and an understanding of 18 weeks and elective access targets would be an advantage.

This role is a full time role Monday to Friday and hours can be agreed between 8am and 6pm, occasional working outside of these hours and weekend working may be required.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oGood general level of education and significant relevant experience
• oEvidence of recent professional development

Experience and Skills

Essential

• oHave substantial previous administrative experience within the NHS.
• oExperienced knowledge of waiting list management
• oExperience of dealing with stresses/upset individuals in an empathetic manner.
• oExperience of clinical systems
• oExperienced in using Cerner Millennium
• oExperience of using Trust information systems
• oUnderstanding of 18 week RTT pathways
• oExperience of training staff in the use of systems
• oExperience of achieving objectives in rapidly changing environments.
• oKeen to further own training and development
• oAbility to prioritise heavy workload to meet deadlines
• oAbility to work independently and as a member of a team.
• oGood working knowledge of Medical terminology
• oComputer Literate with working knowledge of databases & spreadsheets.
• oECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent.
• oHigh standard of spoken and written English.
• oExperience in collating, analysing and interpreting clinical datasets

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• oGood organisational skills
• oExcellent attention to detail
• oHard working with a motivated enthusiastic attitude.
• oStrong communication skills

Interpersonal/Communication

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
• oDiplomatic and able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients both verbally and in writing.
• oOrganized logical approach to work.
• oAbility to work independently and within a team.
• oAbility to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• oAbility to work with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of participating in "lifelong learning"

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OUH Cowley

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Visits to the department can be arranged. Please contact Sharon Duxbury [email protected] / 01865 235476 to arrange a visit or for more information about this post.

Person Specification

Shortlist Offline

Essential

• Post registration experience of working as a Therapeutic Radiographer with rotations through pre-treatment and treatment
• BSc (Hon) in Radiotherapy
• HCPC Therapeutic Radiographer registration
• Core knowledge of a range of radiotherapy equipment and techniques together with the principles underlying them
• Core knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry as applied to radiotherapy treatments
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to use treatment planning systems and virtual simulation software.
• Knowledge of current IR(ME) Regulations and responsibilities relating to own professional practice

Desirable

• Experience of complex techniques delivery e.g. SABR, SRS
• Evidence of post graduate 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.

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

Churchill Hospital

Oxford Cancer & Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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

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

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

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions
• Be aware and act in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitations
• Demonstrate ability of change management
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered
• Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team
• Demonstrable recent Nursing experience
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers
• Evidence of clinical/professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
• Leadership of a team
• Recent community nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing
• Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Post registration clinical skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel independently.
• Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings.
• Promote equality and value diversity (level 3)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Carlisle Network District Nurses

Hilltop Heights, London Road Community Clinic

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

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

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307) or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
• Nurse Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent community nursing experience.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
• Evidence of clinical/professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Demonstrate ability of change management.
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
• IT skills.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service.
• Able to travel independently of public transport

Desirable

• Current driving licence with access to own vehicle.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Community Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job Description subject to evaluation.

Person Specification

Training/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Additional sensory training e.g ASI
• Evidence of mental health specific post registration training/development e.g AMPS, PSI
• Membership of RCOT may include specialist sections

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with mental health service users in a clinical role
• Two years post graduate experience working as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising and developing junior members of staff and students
• Experience of undertaking audit or quality improvement work

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
• Broad knowledge and application of OT in mental health

Desirable

• Ability to apply the Model of Human Occupation
• Ability to relate knowledge of physical health to mental health setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.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

English

Essential

• Knowledge of an automated inventory and storage system.
• Good standard of Education at GCSE level or equivalent.
• Demonstrate experience in stock management.
• Teamwork - The ability to deal with all level of staff members and outside agencies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Omnicell systems including systems configuration and operational setup, with the ability to provide training to staff.
• Knowledge of the Oracle ordering system.
• Experience of the Omnicell system.

English

Essential

• Excellent Organisation/Time Management and Communication Skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

In conjunction with the Catering Retail Manager responsible for ensuring retail users are offered a choice or nutritious meals and snacks, appropriate for their health needs and religious dietary requirement whilst ensuring that all national policies relating to NHS Catering are adhered to.

With support from the Catering Retail Manager ability to analyse sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximise profits and knowledge for analysing and interpreting trends to facilitate future planning.

Ensure food service and production complies with all current policies and procedures including Critical Control Point 6 (CCP) within HACCP and control of allergens.

Ensure high standards of food service from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service, ensuring quality control process throughout.

Proactively manage to ensure high standards of cleanliness and working practises are maintained within areas of control to ensure food hygiene regulations are met at all times.

Report promptly and take action to investigate and address food hygiene safety breaches, including the failure of monitoring systems, policies, procedures, equipment and human error.

Provide a safe physical working environment for all staff, patients and visitors within areas.

Ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced and orders aids via Cardea to maintain staff safety such as clothing and personal protective equipment.

Ensure regular updates are carried out in guidance to the requirements of EHO inspections.

To manage the retail stores ensuring that products are purchased in a timely manner to the correct specification and price.

Ensure effective stock ordering receipting and authorising using the Cardea ordering system.

To ensure that all retail areas including vending are compliant with all CQUIN targets and documented evidence is produced.

Keeping accurate financial records ensuring best value is achieved.

Acting on data from the clerical office responsible for the monitoring of price changes to existing contracts with external suppliers.

In conjunction with the Catering Retail Manager have involvement in developing monitoring systems, policies, procedures to ensure quality control and carrying out risk assessments and action planning to manage risk.

In conjunction with the Catering Retail Manager implement effective management arrangements that ensures SCL/CDDS secures maximum quality and value for money from the Services operated under a Facilities Management agreement

Responsible for the maintenance of the Information Asset Register and be aware of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Food Hygiene Diploma (Level 3)
• Basic English and maths
• Food Allergens Awareness Certificate

Desirable

• C&G 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ equivalent
• Member of Hospital Caterers Association (HCA)
• Understanding of the NHS England Food Standards
• Food Hygiene Diploma (Level 4)
• HACCP Level 2 Certification
• Basic English and maths

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising staff
• Industry experience and knowledge within the catering sector
• Experience of working in a re-active & pressurised environment
• Experience of pro-activity

Desirable

• Extensive experience in management role
• Retail Marketing Skills ; qualification or experience

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work multisite and have flexibility to needs of the service

Desirable

• Knowledge of catering sector

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Risk and compliance within the catering sector
• Good numeracy skills and an ability to interpret financial data

Desirable

• Basic keyboard skills (D)
• Risk and compliance within the catering sector
• Good numeracy skills and an ability to interpret financial data
• Previous knowledge of business development
• Knowledge of sustainability factors within the catering industry
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Understanding of the legal and compliance practices within the catering industry
• Knowledge of Data Protection and Caldicott Principles and demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements
• Natural & enthusiastic staff member with ability to motivate and develop staff
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of broad public policy direction

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are not already an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will be prepared to undertake the training required to undertake the AMHP role as your career progresses. If you are already an AMHP, you will contribute to the Trusts countywide AMHP rota.

Be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.

Take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.

Undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014.

Offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.

Ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable.

Ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Registration with Social Work England
• Education to degree level
• Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers
• Training and experience in Safeguarding

Desirable

• Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessment Training

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of undertaking assessments, focussed as personalisation, choice and control, and care planning
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work collaboratively

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to visit and attend meetings at a variety of locations and environments
• Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House, Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• oUndertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

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

Desirable

• oKeyboard skills
• oVenepuncture

Personal Circumstances

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Other requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience within Adults inpatient settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kelvedon Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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