Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Working in partnership with the Site Manager, the Operations Manager will work on a shift basis to coordinate and manage the day-to-day service provision of the designated PELC UTC services. This will involve providing expertise and operational support to admin, clinical and medical staff.

This role will have specific responsibility for daily operational performance and the efficient delivery of services to ensure patient safety and to support the wider strategic development of the designated services.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide day to day management of all resources within the service including equipment and human resources and ensure safe service provision for staff, patients and visitors.

Working closely with the rota team on rota allocation to ensure minimum staffing levels are met for service delivery and ensure skill mix reflects the needs of the service.

Day to day monitoring and management of physical and clinical queues within the UTC to aid effective and active queue management thus improving patient flow.

Have organisational knowledge of organisational protocols and procedures and ensure they are adhered to.Facilitate collaboration and joint working between departments

To validate and report on site breaches.

To investigate and report on daily anomalies in relation to streaming and 4 hour reports.

Escalate in real time operational pressures via OPEL and ensure all staff within the UTC are kept informed.

Facilitate the resolution of complaints, conflicts and issues from patients, staff, suppliers, other internal and external service providers and partner organisations in a timely and appropriate manner in line with PELC policies and procedures.

Ensure accurate logging of all site complaints, incidents, risk assessments and feedbacks making use of the appropriate PELC systems e.g. DATIX and work in partnership with the site manager to develop and implement action plans.

To ensure effective risk management including all clinical governance arrangement are in place and the requirements are met for the organisation

Responsible for undertaking investigations or delegating as appropriate. To include investigations of incidents, complaints, disciplinary etc ensuring appropriate action plans are developed and completed to resolve deficiencies in service provision.

Daily & weekly review of both clinical and operational rota coverage to ensure adequate staffing levels and escalate in real time any potential risk to the site manager

Highlight any opportunities for service improvement to the Site Manger.

Support the Site Manager in the planning and review process including business planning, service reviews and workforce planning.

Set up and manage forums for collaborative working cross multi-disciplinary sites including daily huddles and staff meetings.

Staff Management Responsibilities

Line manage staff and ensure accurate and timely update of staff changes on RotaMaster and to the payroll team in line with agreed deadlines.

Record and maintain records on staff attendance including absence, lateness, and failure to arrive for a shift, ensuring all instances are acted upon and completed within the specified timeframes. Manage sickness, disciplinary and performance issues and support designated staff in line with PELC policies.

Conduct regular bi-monthly one to ones to ensure any performance training needs or competency issues are identified and addressed swiftly.

Conduct annual appraisals including setting objectives and expectations.

Working with HR on the recruitment of reception staff for the UTC including shortlisting and conducting interview.

Organise site induction and appropriate training for new staff.

Working with HR to ensure all staff are up to date with all mandatory training and disclosures.

Ensure there is commitment to achieving continuous professional development of all staff.

Line manage, coach, motivate and develop team morale through effective personal leadership.

To be a role model for the service and staff working within the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant first degree, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued learning / personal development

Desirable

• Project Management /Prince 2/Change Management

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable success in project development and management.
• Proven success in delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams.
• Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team and ability to build high performance teams.
• Experience in complaints handling and conflict resolution
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures
• Relevant health and safety experience
• Demonstrable success in in effective planning monitoring and reporting

Desirable

• Experience of effectively managing health care staff & services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to recognise opportunities to enhance service delivery
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong IT skills
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to motivate, show empathy in distressing situations, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadline
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• You will be required to work outside core office hours(Shift working )
• Knowledge of Human Resource issues.
• Knowledge of Urgent Care agenda.
• Knowledge of, and understanding of clinical governance.
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to influence, negotiate and persuade
• Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
• Demonstrated patient focus.
• Ability to think and plan creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands;
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
• Competence at reporting
• Ability to think and plan creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands

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

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Unit 3, Bourne Court

Southend Road

Woodford

IG8 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To manage a designated caseload of stroke patients with complex communication, cognitive and swallowing needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To provide leadership for the multidisciplinary Stroke In-Reach service.

To lead the SALT service in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.

To offer specialist SLT advice as required to junior SLT colleagues, to other health professionals, and other colleagues, for the benefit of clients or service development.

To regularly supervise SALT students on practice placements as required

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of SALT services within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust SALT Service

Key Result Areas & Performance:

Clinical

• To apply a high level of knowledge and understanding of stroke.
• To plan, organise and deliver an effective and efficient SLT service to clients on own caseload.
• To independently assess, diagnose, and manage therapy provision for the swallowing and/or communication needs of a stroke specific caseload of patients with complex needs, prioritising efficiently to help prevent readmissions.

• To monitor and review progress of clients, ensuring the continuance of sound clinical practice. To modify management/care as needed, ensuring any changes in recommendations are communicated effectively.
• To document client interventions promptly and in a clear manner in client notes. To provide timely written reports which are clear and relevant to the audience, and which are based on sound and up to date clinical knowledge.
• To plan, set up and monitor treatment programmes carried out by Enablement Officers and rehabilitation assistants for clients on own caseload.

To design/plan individual patient programmes to implement oneself or to delegate as appropriate

• To undertake individual initial screens to identify patient need including areas affecting functional ability, followed by agreed assessment plans.

To discharge clients in a timely manner, maintaining communication with relevant others involved in their care.

• To carry out an initial risk assessment where necessary and monitor on going risk.
• To develop and evaluate the links between the local HASUs, acute hospital stroke unit and Lewisham Community Therapies

• To monitor and evaluate treatment, including using outcome measures in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
• To undertake discharge planning and coordination of complex patients both into the service and out of it.
• To take a role in the decisions regarding placement after discharge.
• To refer onto appropriate agencies for :- the continuation of treatment,

Reassessment and monitoring

• To carry out joint working with others from the Trust and across other

agencies.

Documentation

To maintain up to date activity data and activity records in accordance with

Professional and Trust standards.

• To use the electronic note keeping systems within the service.
• To provide specific reports to other agencies as appropriate.

Professional Ethics

To adhere to the HCPC and RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and all other

relevant policies and procedures. These include maintaining confidentiality and

respecting the patients dignity, privacy culture and wishes

• To provide guidance to junior/support staff on ethical issues.

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

To participate in the management of the SALT team in the Lewisham Community stroke pathway.

To provide leadership for the stroke in-reach service.

To participate in the planning and implementing of the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting, and take a lead when needed.

To undertake the supervision and appraisal of junior/support staff as

delegated by the Lead SALT

To provide specialist training on an individual basis.

To provide advice to junior/support staff and students on a day to day basis as required.

Training Staff and Students

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To give presentations/training on specialist topics.

To participate in training programmes for the Lewisham Community stroke pathway and wider Lewisham Community SALT service.

Service Development and Delivery

• To manage own caseload efficiently, including methods of prioritisation in order to

achieve timely and safe flow of patients from hospital into the community.

To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policies within the department

To assist with the recruitment and appointment of SALT staff.

To represent SALT on Trust wide (and linked agencies) working parties and groups as delegated by the Lead SALT

To take a lead on specific projects as delegated by the Lead SALT

To participate in, and take a lead as needed, in the Therapies special interest group for the relevant clinical area.

Personal/Professional Development

To participate in internal and external training opportunities to meet identified

objectives and demonstrate on-going development.

To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional

competence and fitness to practise as a senior SALT

• To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD , regarding learning outcomes
• To participate in Trust Appraisal scheme.

Clinical Governance

To comply with all Trust Policies and procedures including Infection

Control, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act

To report on complaints, accidents and any deficits in equipment and safeguarding issues.

To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.

To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency procedures, on and off site and to respond as necessary e.g. emergency resuscitation,

To assess for and advise on risk factors in given situations.

To contribute to the Trust and Therapies clinical governance and quality agenda including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.

To participate in the evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the clinical area.

To apply national guidelines/legislation relating to health care.

Research and Practice Development

To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to SALT and/or service area and disseminate findings at local level.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Work force

To supervise and delegate to Rehab Therapy Assistants, Rehab Support Workers and Enablement Officers when appropriate.

To co-operate with the other Senior members of the MDT in the organisation of the workload, and to assist the Lead SALT/ Therapy Manager in service managerial matters when required.

To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants.

To be responsible for the appraisals of junior SALT in the community team

Partnerships/Communications and Relationships

To communicate effectively with patients and carers, SALT colleagues, multidisciplinary team members and other agencies

To participate (and take a lead as needed) in the multidisciplinary team meetings

and case conferences, with regard to patient care programmes.

To advise and educate patients and carers regarding swallowing recommendations, communication advice including communication aids

To participate in staff meetings and other meetings (taking a lead as needed) as

directed by the Lead SALT

To promote the SALT role within the Lewisham Community stroke pathway, the Trust, and to other agencies.

General

The post holder will be experienced in assessing a patients needs and establishing an appropriate treatment plan

The post holder will be physically fit and able to carry out agreed duties.

The post holder should be flexible and be able to adapt their treatment planning in light of unforeseen circumstances or a change in the patients condition.

The post holder will be able to manage sensitive situations, dealing with patients or family members who are distressed.

The post holder will be confident of working in patients homes.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall with the grade of the job, in discussion with the Lead SALT including working with individuals with other acquired neurological conditions

This job description will be reviewed in the light of changing service requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma recognised by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC
• HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Dysphagia or extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of post qualification experience in a range of neurological settings, i.e. acute and rehabilitation
• Good experience of Stroke specific treatment approaches.
• Audit experience.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Experience of supervising staff and students

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
• Community Experience
• Member of CEN

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills in the English language
• Ability to keep clear precise records which meet legal requirements in the English language
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a caseload
• Knowledge and skill with assessment and therapeutic tools
• Knowledge and skill with clinical governance and outcome measures
• Knowledge of current legislation and development within NHS
• Knowledge and adherence to client confidentiality legislation and procedures

Desirable

• Full clean drivers licence valid for UK

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

Honor Oak Health Centre - Community Therapies

20 Turnham Road

London

SE4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality service across Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trustthrough line management of the Leg Ulcer/Lymphoedema Specialist Nurses and todemonstrate the required skills in Lymphoedema and leg ulcer management along with expertassessment skills while working in close collaboration with other clinical colleagues to lead thedevelopment in the delivery of an expert nurse-led service across the organisation. The postholder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research andaudit with the aim of improving access to treatment services. The post holder will have a keyrole in ensuring seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care for their patient group inclinics and patients own home as appropriate. The post holder will also provide leadership,management and a high level of clinical expertise in their specialism and contribute to thesupport, education and training for their team and other healthcare professionals. The postholder will have a clear understanding of the strategic political view and challenges faced byprimary, community and secondary care through the STP in meeting recommendations for thedevelopment of the service and will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team in theplanning and development of a more integrated service for patients across primary, communityand secondary care. This post will include working and travelling to all Trust sites.

Person Specification

NMC registered

Essential

• NMC registered

Evidence of advanced practice in relevant field

Essential

• 2 year experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Waldron Health Centre

Amersham Vale, London, SE14 6LD

London

SE14 6LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

• Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

• Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

• To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

• Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

• Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

• Contribute to quality improvement.

• To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

• To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

• To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

• To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

• To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

• To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

• To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

• Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

• To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

• To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

• Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

• To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

• To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

• To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

• Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

• To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

• To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

• To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

• To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

• To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

• To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

• To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

• To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
• Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

• Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

• To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

• To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level NMC Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
• Development.
• Evidence of management experience/training.
• NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

• Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
• Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
• Credible clinical expert
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Organisational skills.
• Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
• Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
• Proven management skills.
• Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills.
• Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Flexible.
• Committed to quality improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients
• Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
• Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care.
• Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas
• Active member of the emergency response team.
• Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty)
• Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Effective management of resources within the department

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Registered Nurse
• Paediatric recovery experience
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification
• Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Recovery Nurse
• Experience within the Independent sector
• Experience in undertaking clinical
• audit/s
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice
• Understanding of HR processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a therapy practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide therapy assessment, treatment and advice to a caseload which will incorporate a range of presentation of conditions.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy (completed or pending completion for new graduates).
• HCPC registration (application pending for new graduates on confirmation of passing Degree).
• Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a student Occupational Therapist in a physical health setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working, either paid or voluntary, within a care or therapy setting.
• Acute hospital placement experience.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to engage in physical activity throughout the day and undertake moving and handling assessments with and without the use of equipment.
• Ability to sit at a workstation as necessary to complete administrative aspects of the Post.
• Ability to drive the Department vehicles.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes / community visits.
• Ability to work in restricted spaces where there is a requirement to bend, or kneel down.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment ie. toilet or bathing equipment used for assessments.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records.
• Able to demonstrate analytical & judgmental skills.
• Skills to prioritise workload and make judgements on priorities when there are several competing demands.
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Basic IT skills.
• Presentational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction & achievements.
• Basic knowledge of adaptive aids and equipment used to facilitate functional independence.
• Knowledge of current legislation and guidelines which underpin practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community and local authority services relevant to Sunderland, South Tyneside and surrounding areas.
• Intermediate IT skills.
• Knowledge of standard wheelchairs and the indications for safe use.

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

If appointed, you will undertake a comprehensive induction programme, including the corporate induction and dedicated training days for Healthcare Support Workers. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out your role effectively.

The induction programme is full-time for one week, with an additional 12 days depending on your previous experience. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, and training days will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and may be at either Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

Following induction, you will complete a two-week supernumerary period within your clinical area, during which you will be supported by members of the education team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFunctional skills English and maths level 1 or GCSE English and maths grade G/1 or above.
• oNVQ/Diploma level 2 in Healthcare (competencies assessed in a healthcare environment) or equivalent healthcare qualification, e.g. successful completion of a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship.

Desirable

• oFunctional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
• oCare Certificate

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• oFull- time equivalent experience as a healthcare support worker or trainee in a care setting
• oInsight into role and responsibilities of post.
• oAble to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients.
• oKnowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013).

Desirable

• oAcute Sector experience
• oKnowledge of current healthcare issues
• oFull-time equivalent experience as a Theatre support worker in a care setting

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
• oDemonstrates ability to use own initiative
• oEffective & concise communication skills demonstrated.
• oReliability and flexibility
• oCan understand and communicate factual information correctly

Desirable

• oOrganisational skills
• oExperience to take delegated responsibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Fordcombe Hospital

Tunbridge Wells

TN3 0RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Holds the Community Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Pathway)
• Registered non-medical prescriber

Desirable

• Registered mentor/Practice teacher

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills and attributes.
• Knowledge of factors requiring consideration in planned change.
• Ability to manage complex needs assessments and plan future care.
• Demonstrate a understanding of clinical governance and safety/quality initiatives pertaining to the role.
• Implementation of audit/evidence based recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of conflict management.
• Evidence of development needs/support/mentorship to junior staff including students.
• Can demonstrate continuous professional development

Desirable

• Leadership module/study.
• Evidence of innovative practice.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice and expertise to meet service need.
• Knowledge of the values underpinning the NHS Constitution
• Demonstrate an understanding of national and local strategic direction within District Nursing
• IT skills/Computer literacy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to travel

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

T&G Community

Tameside

OL6 6NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent).
• Membership of a professional organisation (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO).

Desirable

• HTM 05-01 Fire Safety in the Design and Management in Healthcare Premises.

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience working at a Management level within an Estates & Facilities (E&F) environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplined E&F Management Team.
• Experienced in working with colleagues from Hard FM and clinical services.
• Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents.
• Experience in carrying our Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.
• Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarm activations.

Desirable

• Experience of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) related contracts and monitoring procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering Fire Safety Training at all levels.
• Experience of undertaking High Risk Fire Risk Assessments.
• Experience of reviewing building plans & specification of Fire Safety compliance.
• Experience of meeting targets & deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Fire Safety in a Healthcare sector.
• Experience of working within a significant workforce covering a diverse structure of authority.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Capable of delivering Fire Safety Training to a range of staff.
• Capable of autonomous working and prioritisation of own workload to meet deadlines.
• Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings.
• Ability to undertake fire safety audits.
• Make own judgements having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to negotiate and exchange specialist information with enforcement agencies, contractors, suppliers and other specialist and non-specialist agencies.
• Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.
• Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic reports.
• Ability to interpret and assimilate networked fire alarm systems.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Occupational Health Clearance.

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital & Tameside Hospital

Stockport / Ashton

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Honours Degree in Prosthetics or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Member of British Association of Prosthetist and Orthotists (BAPO)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical experience providing a broad range of experience in prosthetic service provision
• Extensive experience of working both as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
• Significant experience in measuring, fitting, assessing and evaluating the function of a broad range of bespoke and stock prostheses
• Significant experience of problem solving related to prosthetic product
• Significant experience and ability of assembling, adjusting and fine tuning prosthetic products utilising appropriate tools and instruments to ensure safe and optimal fit and function
• Significant experience in Mentorship for undergraduates and other learners and to provide training, mentorship and support to placement students, graduates and less experienced members of the team.
• To identify and undertake clinical audits and/or research projects, in conjunction with the Prosthetic Clinical Lead and the Clinical Team.

Desirable

• Paediatric Experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of assessment skills with particular reference to patients with highly complex disability
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement of appropriate best value prostheses/ consumables/ custom prosthetic supply using accurate prescriptions
• Significant knowledge of clinical and technical information of available prostheses
• Significant knowledge of up-to-date evidence base in specialist area
• Excellent communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carer
• Knowledge and experience of Digital scanning Technologies
• Basic workshop and machine skills for Manufacturing and adjusting prostheses
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of Health and Safety
• Motivation, negotiation, and reassurance and require expert verbal and non-verbal communication skills. (Use of simple and complex communication technology may be used by patients and interpreters on occasions)
• Ability to manually handle patients and / or equipment safely to attain positioning necessary to perform safe and effective clinical assessment / treatments
• Understands risk assessment and applies it to all areas of practice advising others as necessary Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment
• Communication skills for conveying sensitive and highly complex information to patients, carers, colleagues and other agencies including children and patients with learning difficulties, mental illness or distress

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly self-motivated
• Can prioritise own workload / caseload and has insight into own coping strategies in stressful situations
• Is able to reflect on own clinical practice and initiate appropriate changes
• Can deal with conflict and use negotiation to manage patient expectations any changes within a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Listening and counselling skills
• Formal involvement with multidisciplinary team
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate, legal clinical records this may include digital and handwritten notes
• Supporting the wider team in achieving common goals
• Problem solving skills for rare or unique disability/ deformity or specific rehabilitation goals
• Demonstrable commitment to clinical supervision/CPD

Other

Essential

• Independently mobile to meet the travel requirements of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak

Birmingham

B29 6JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. 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 & Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level.
• Professionally qualified accountant (Member of CCAB approved body - CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA) with significant post qualification experience. Evidence of relevant continued professional development.

Desirable

• MBA/Masters level qualification.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Knowledge of NHS and the acute sector
• Expert specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures including current legislation and NHS accounting policies.
• Experience of annual report / account production
• Experience of the NHS planning process, contracting environment and payment by results.
• Significant staff and budgetary management experience.
• Experience of representing and negotiating contracts and service level agreements on behalf of a Trust.
• Experience of contract management processes.
• Extensive experience of collecting complex data from a number of sources, forming opinions, identifying options, making recommendations and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Solid experience of managing a programme of project work, including major organisational and/or service change.
• Experience of taking a finance team through transformational change to enhance the service provided to customers and stakeholders.
• Experience of managing shared service procurement contract.
• Experience in leading the strategic and operational financial planning processes for the Trust.
• Experience in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of the Trust's financial sustainability plan to include development of benchmarking across the Trust.
• Experience in the review, scrutiny and analysis of highly complex business cases including alignment of non financial information presented and provision of recommendations to the Trust's Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, Board Sub - committees and Trust Board.
• Experience of managing engagement with external auditors, internal auditors and Local Counter Fraud Service.

Desirable

• Significant experience at Deputy Director of Finance level.
• Significant experience within healthcare.
• Acute provider experience. Understanding of complex Group accounting
• Understanding of new technologies and their application to the Finance function.

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills. Highly developed communication and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and be resilient in times of change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Infirmary Street

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) A full master's in advanced clinical Practice which may be via the apprenticeship route
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• (Band 7) Advanced life support qualification ALS or willingness to undertake
• (Band7 & Band 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• (Band 8a) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
• (Band 8a) Advanced life support qualification ALS
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• (Band 8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998

Desirable

• (Band 7) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Significant relevant experience as a qualified ACP
• (Band 8a) Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
• (Band 8a) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP
• (Band7) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off competence of knowledge
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice Evidence of knowledge and expertise in the care and management of Haematology patients
• (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• (Band 8a) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• (Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

Desirable

• (Band 7) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
• (Band 7) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• (Band 7 7 Band 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
• (Band 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
• (Band 8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
• (Band 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• (Band 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP

Desirable

• (Band 7) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Excellent presentation skills
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Commitment to staff development and training
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Good general education including GCSE English
• Experience working in the NHS
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Customer service or relevant experience
• Experience working in a customer facing NHS role

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• IT literate with accurate keyboard skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Audiology electronic patient management system Auditbase.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community or Inpatient Team under your responsibility.

2.To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.

3.To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.

4.To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Careers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.

5.To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.

6.To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.

7.To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate ward establishments, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.

8.To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.

9.To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

10.To contribute to and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.

11.To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.

12.To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.

13.To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.

14.To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.

15.To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.

16.To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.

17.To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, and estate disaster.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of developing and implementing new ways of working and procedures.
• Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
• Ability to manage teams and individuals in a complex and changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
• Independently mobile and willing to travel.
• Able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, clinical settings and psychosocial interventions.

Desirable

• A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assists in the assessment of the clients difficulties, using standardised psychometric instruments, protocol based assessment tools, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and structured and semi-structured interviews as required. Utilises assessment techniques directly with clients and collects information from family members and others involved in the clients care as appropriate.

Assists qualified psychologists in the scoring, analysis, interpretation and reporting of psychological assessments undertaken with clients and others.

Assists in the formulation of the clients difficulties and in the planning and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of the clients problems in community and in-patient/residential settings.

Delivers therapeutic interventions developed or guided by the qualified psychologist or otherwise defined by protocol, for individual clients and for families, including, for example, planned programmes of CBT or other appropriate psychological interventions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).

Desirable

• Paid work providing direct care to patients in a medical setting. Experience of working with people with serious traumatic brain injury. Capacity to and experience of administering complex psychometric tests and to use psychological equipment in accordance with standardised timing, stimulus presentation and response monitoring requirements Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in highly emotive and emotionally charged settings involving conflict and significant personal distress.

Desirable

• Knowledge of cognitive and behavioural principles and how these apply in practice. Knowledge of neuropsychology assessment methods and tools. Experience of collecting research data, including questionnaire design and interviewing. Experience using microcomputers and associated software for purposes of data analysis and reporting, including databases and statistical programmes such as SPSS. An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence.

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Newcastle CMHT

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatmentprogrammesfor patients appropriately, depending on the physiotherapists diagnosis; using clinical reasoning and specialist skills such as use of respiratory adjuncts, patient education,exerciseand advanced airway clearance techniques.
• To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatmentprogrammesare progressing appropriately.
• To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritize that work efficientlytaking into accountclinical and service priorities using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
• To provide individual patient equipment asrequired, walking aids, splints andsupports.To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal,nationaland local guidelines.
• Tobe responsible forthe standard of physiotherapy carried out by physiotherapy assistants or technical instructors working with you.
• To undertake home visits whenappropriate, to ensure planned discharge fromhospital. Assessmentand management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.
• To be an active member of the on-call, weekend dutyrotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays including working asa lonephysiotherapy practitioner at night. ToassistBand 7 in organizing the Rota.
• Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist orPhysiotherapy Manager.
• To consult appropriately with senior specialist staffregardingpatients withproblems.
• Provide patients, families and other carers with specialist advice or instruction to promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure consistent patient management.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximize rehabilitation potential and to improve understanding of the condition which will require theappropriate responseto the patients level of communication,facilitatingthe best possible communication outcomee.g.use of interpreters.
• To be able to persuade and motivate patients through effective communication skills.
• To provide and receive information from patients,carersand other professionalsregardingapatient'scondition and treatment progress.This may include the sharing and receiving of complex and/or sensitive information.
• Develop andmaintainclose working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues, referring clinicians, other members of the multidisciplinary team and otherappropriate personsor agencies involved in the provision of care to these groups of patients in the community and hospital settings to provide acoordinatedservice.
• To attend case conferences and ward rounds to ensure that the physiotherapeutic management of patients is integrated into the individual patient treatment plan and that other members of the MDT know the progress of the patient.

Provide education using specialist knowledge to relevant patient groups.

• Tomaintaincomprehensive,accurateandtimelypatient notes and recordsin accordance withdepartmental policy and to ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of these records.
• To keep comprehensive records of activityin accordancewithlocal and national requirements,usedepartmental software systems asrequired.

• Toparticipatein the Kings College Hospital Employee Performance Appraisal system and to fulfil its requirements, progressing to undertaking independent appraisals of junior staff.
• Toorganiseandmonitortheday to daywork of the physiotherapyassistants whereallocated.
• Todeputisefor the Band 7 physiotherapist whenappropriateand adapt to changing service demands.
• Toparticipatein the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff,studentsand assistants, progressing to independent supervision,managementand competency assessment of a student.
• To be an active team member by supporting other members,offering assistance, being flexible and approachable particularly during changing service demands and staffing levels.
• To ensure that work areas are kept safe and tidy and tobe responsible forregular inspection and reporting defects of equipment used and report to the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
• To be aware of the cost/benefit implications in the selection ofappropriate equipmentto be provided for patient long-term use.
• Identifyopportunities to improve the service, and to discuss them with the ClinicalLead Physiotherapist and take forward as a personal project.
• Todemonstratea knowledge of Clinical Governance and have an active role in clinical effectiveness and auditprogrammestodevelop and improve services.
• To provide teaching,guidanceand advice whenappropriate tonursing staff and other professionals involved with the post-holders patient groups.
• To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professionaldevelopmentandincorporatelearninginto current practice anddisseminate.
• To contribute to the in-service trainingprogrammesfor the physiotherapy staff, including teaching on it, andorganizingthe seniorprogramme.
• Tobe responsible formaintainingown competency to practice through CPD activities, using reflectivepracticeandmaintaininga portfolio thatindicatespersonal development.
• To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.
• Toparticipatein educationprogrammesfor schools, communitygroupsand othervisitors to Kings College Hospital.
• To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study for each rotation which contributes to service development, own personalknowledgeand professional development, presenting the project to the department at the end of the rotation.
• To attend physiotherapy meetings and other meetings asrequired,takingresponsibility to support the functioning of the department.
• To take an active part in departmental meetingse.g.contribute to discussion, take on the role of Chair, contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• To undertake Therapy Handling training andcomply withthe guidelines.
• Toundertakeany other dutiescommensuratewith grade as requested by thePhysiotherapy Manager or Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.
• To work on any of the Kings College Hospital sites asrequiredand in any working pattern as required by the service e.g., 7 day working Rotas, extended hoursetc
• To be aware of own Health and Safety responsibilities including contributing to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by thehand-washingpolicy and other policies related to Barrier nursing.
• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues,visitorsand patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governanceaccountabilityassociated with this post.
• Toobservethe rules, policies,proceduresand standards of Kings College Hospital

NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

• Personalinformation relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change overtimeand this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.Youare therefore required tocheck this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• To have a degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Wide-ranging post-graduate clinical experience including musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, respiratory, elderly and neurology
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development at a post graduate level, e.g. up to d at CPD portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP
• Member of Clinical Interest group

Kbnoweldge and Experience

Essential

• Extended postgraduate experience in Medicine
• Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of medical conditions and problems
• Comprehensive assessment skills and varied rehabilitation techniques
• Awareness of Clinical Governance and it implications for the Physiotherapy Service
• Knowledge of experience of admission avoidance and home first approach

Desirable

• Experience of working in community Physiotherapy
• Experience in Supervision of staff
• Experience managing students

Skills and Competenices

Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own knowledge/skill
• Competent to take part in Physiotherapy respiratory on call and/or weekend physiotherapy rotas
• IT skills, including EPR, word, excel
• Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English
• Demonstrates professional independence and awareness of boundaries of own knowledge and skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Level 1 Maths and English via BKSB or GCSE A-C (4-9) or Level 2 Functional skills Maths and English

Desirable

• Care Certificate (NHS)
• L3 Health and Social care or A Level Certificat

Experience

Desirable

• previous health care experience in hospital setting

Personal attributes

Essential

• pleasant personality / willingness to learn and reliabililty

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Central Middlesex Hospital

Acton Lane

London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive reception service in a busy reception in a community mental health team setting which include assisting people in a helpful, diplomatic and tactful manner, screening and re-routing calls, as appropriate. Taking clear, concise message and dealing with general enquiries, where appropriate. To maintain the reception area to ensure that it is always presentable. Overseeing the signing-in procedure for service users and visitors on arrival. To allocate interview rooms and maintain the room booking systems. To be able to act independently to ensure daily allocated task and on-going workload are prioritised and completed with agreed timescales whilst maintaining quality standards.

2. To deliver a high standard of customer care representative of the service and the overall trusts objectives.

3. To provide a professional and confidential administration service which may include, copy typing, photocopying, scanning dealing with post and other duties as required.

4. Assist with non-clinical processes which need to be undertaken to support clinical teams and the overall service delivery of quality patient care.

5. Support maintenance of the service environment. To report maintenance faults. Support the team with regards to roles related to First Aid, Fire Warden, Health and Safety.

6. Assist with the induction and day to day supervision of junior/temporary staff.

7. In conjunction with other members of the administration team support the service wide cover arrangements. To work in a flexible and open manner in line with the needs of the service.

8. To participate in any training and developmental needs as required by the Business Manager/Team Manager. To undertake any other duties considered relevant to the service, appropriate to the banding of this post, as negotiated with the Business Manager and/or Team Manager.

9. Ensure confidentiality of information is always maintained in accordance with Trust policies

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Administration qualification or demonstrable experience e.g reception, customer care
• GCSE's or equivalent qualifications in English (A-C grade) and Mathematics (A-C Grade) (A)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills both verbal and written ( A & T)
• Confident telephone Manner ( A and I/T)
• Excellent Copy typing skills 40 wpm or above (A and T)
• Accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation (A&T)
• Effective time Management skills ( A & T)
• Punctual, reliable ,flexible (A & I)
• Excellent interpersonal skills (I)
• Ability to plan, prioritise and multi task (A & I & T)
• Ability to work as part of a team ( A & I)
• Ability to use own initiative (A & I)

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and in a potential stressful situation
• Understanding and ability to work tactfully and patiently with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working in he NHS, ideally within a mental health environment, hospital of community clinic

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in dealing with the public face-to-face and via telephone |(A & I)
• Experience of administrative procedures (A & I)
• Proven experience of office systems and procedures (A & I)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook or Word (A & I/T)
• Awareness of Data Protection and Confidentiality (A & I)
• Understanding of Racial Awareness and Diversity (A & I)
• Health and Safety Awareness (A & I)

Desirable

• Experience of appointment booking systems
• Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• NHS in-house systems and databases

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 London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Giles Community Mental Health Team

1 St Giles House, St Giles Road,

London

SE5 7UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Actively manage the administrative processes associated with patient pathways for the Termination of Pregnancy Service and the functioning and effectiveness of the clinical teams, ensuring targets are met, following the RCOG guidelines for the service.

To be first point of contact for self referrals into the service, this can be emotive, as sensistive information is required.

Handle queries and ensure relevant information is imported and confidentially maintained.

Work closely with the Consultant Lead and Lead nurse to ensure all guidelines are adhered to and patient care is seamless.

Organise and plan own workload and that of the clinical team ensuring all patient appointments are managed effectively.

Demonstrate good organisational skills, prioritising and planning skills.

Ensure all HSA1/HSA4 forms are processed correctly and deal with any necessary queries.

Be a key contact in providing patients with access to heal thcare professionsal correctly and deal with any necessary enquiries.

Arrange ultrasound scan appointments if necessary.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Business or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of legalities of Termination of Pregnancy

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience of working with distressed patients

Desirable

• previous experience as medical secretary or role using medical terminology

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

• Autonomous working
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Resilience under pressure
• Good IT skills ie Word/Excel also knowledge of Myrddin
• Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic/Motivated Team Player
• Ability to deal with patients and relatives in a sympathetic manner

Circumstances

Essential

• Reliable and flexible to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Bridgend Health & Wellbeing Centre

Angel Street

Bridgend

CF31 4AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Certification in at least one Epic application

Desirable

• Certification of Education or other relevant training qualification
• Training certificate or equivalent in digital learning design and authoring tools

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Configuration accreditation and experience as a Credentialed Trainer for at least one Epic application
• Knowledge of a specific clinical subject area relating to an EPR
• Experience of working in a team- display team values, positive, willing and co-operative
• Proven experience in supporting the use of technology in teaching and learning
• Experience of providing education or learning within NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience of developing Epic training material
• Understanding of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Understanding of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
• Experience working with different media an file formats including video

Desirable

• Producing eLearning materials and associate support services
• Experience of supporting change management
• Experience of using design software (eg. Articulate Storyline/Articulate 360 or similar)
• Experience leading in the development process of eLearning from planning to release

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Attentive to details and able to accurately and appropriately record data
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff and managerial staff as well as with external suppliers
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Articulate Storyline/Articulate 360 (or similar)
• Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• The ability to maintain a professional approach and always demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (organisation and communication)
• Ability to impart knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
• Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
• Able to work collaboratively with own team members as well as those in other application teams
• Ability to take a creative approach to resolving a learning design challenge
• Ability to learn new tools and software to meet the requirements of the job

Desirable

• Good analytical and project management 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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 1LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1 st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of team work
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience
• Student nurse assessor
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
• Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
• Competent in organizing own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Good time management
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrow Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is line managed by, and is professionally accountable to, the Postgraduate Dental Dean. The duties listed in the job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of senior experience in a relevant specialist area.
• Dental qualification at degree level.
• Postgraduate qualification in education, clinical education, healthcare education or equivalent demonstrable educational leadership experience.
• Evidence of maintaining GDC registration and relevant continuing professional development aligned to educational, clinical and leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrable outcomes in postgraduate dental education, including programme design, curriculum delivery, assessment, learner support, faculty development and quality improvement.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, including dental education, public health and/or business management, acquired through postgraduate study, equivalent training or significant senior-level experience.
• Evidence of post-registration and continuing professional development.
• Understanding of the background to, and aims of, current healthcare policy and the implications for dental education and training.
• Appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, its Arm's Length Bodies and provider organisations.
• Extensive knowledge of how dental services and education/training are configured and regulated.
• A track record of commissioning, developing or implementing education programmes across complex settings, including negotiating changes to traditional modes of delivery.
• Experience of leading projects involving multiple partners and working across organisational boundaries.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide strategic leadership across multiple foundation-level dental training programmes.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff (including clinical and academic) on highly complex matters and difficult situations
• Ability to analyse qualitative, quantitative, numerical, written, educational performance, quality assurance and workforce data from a range of sources to assess options, draw conclusions and inform decision-making.
• Vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of expertise in providing senior leadership
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, delegating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines
• Ability to investigate concerns, identify root causes and implement improvement plans.
• Proficient in the use of digital learning systems, e-portfolios, data analysis tools and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
• Skilled in managing difficult conversations and resolving conflict

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Identifies the processes and systems that will promote health, safety and security in the organisation
• Promotes a safe environment for exchange of views and ideas and takes appropriate action when there are issues with health, safety and security
• Investigates any actual or potential health, safety or security incidents and takes the required action
• Uses clear, plain language and communicates in a way that supports openness, understanding and collaboration.
• Interprets equality, diversity and rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice and will act in support of this
• Constructively challenges and accepts constructive challenge from others
• Recognises that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making
• Actively promotes change and improvement and sharing of knowledge and information
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, fairness and objectivity when managing sensitive educational, performance and governance matters.
• Exhibits resilience and professionalism when dealing with complex, contentious or high-profile issues.

UK Registration

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