Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts in the delivery of all statutory / NHS accounts and monthly returns (including Provider Financial Returns (PFRs), Statutory Accounts and detailed working papers) which represent a true and fair view of the Trust position and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.

Assist in the comprehensive production of all necessary detailed working papers for the monthly / annual accounts.

Maintain the integrity of the trial balance (TB), properly coding transactions to ensure that production of the key reports and statements can be derived from the General Ledger with minimal manual intervention.

Work with Financial Management and Transactional Services colleagues to ensure the Trust has identified and properly accounted for provisions (bad debt, redundancies etc) and has reported any Special Payments correctly.

Advise colleagues on the appropriate treatment of contentious or unusual transactions (eg, accruals, vs provision, vs contingent liability).

Maintain proper logs of the details and outcome of decisions or investigations and make the appropriate disclosures relating to IR35 transactions (including in the annual report).

Follow the agreed timetable relating to Trust control accounts and suspense accounts, ensuring that all procedures are followed in a timely manner.

Obtain monthly statistics using business intelligence, formulating trends or tables of information in the agreed format for inclusion in reports to Senior Management.

Capture all necessary information to update the losses and special payments register and produce the losses and special payments quarterly report for the Audit Committee and auditors, ensuring that all losses and special payments have been made in accordance with national guidance, current policies, reporting trends and anomalies appropriately.

Review the completion of Trust SOFP control accounts (internal or SBS produced), ensuring reconciliations are completed and reviewed on time by responsible officers, in the prescribed Trust format and provide evidence / report any issues to the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts.

Review monthly VAT returns and transactions completed by SBS/internally, reporting to Financial Management and other colleagues any anomalies impacting on the monthly position, that might necessitate a correction, working with colleagues to transact any such correction.

Monitor the goods received not invoiced (GRNI) position of the Trust and transact on a timely basis any manual adjustment to the monthly automated accrual journal, in line with current policy and ensure full transparency with colleagues.

Calculate finance expenditure including interest (bank / leases).

Ensure any learning from the prior year is incorporated into the work of the current year to ensure mistakes are not repeated and a culture of continuous improvement is instilled into the team.

Identify weaknesses in the national chart of accounts impacting on the Trusts ability to report accurately / effectively and recommend changes or internal workarounds as necessary (e.g. the setting up of analysis codes to enrich the information stored in the GL).

Report any workarounds to the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts and advise on potential solutions.

Input to the annual accounts and audit as required, responding to audit queries as directed by the Senior Financial Accountants.

Correctly comply with new or updated accounting standards as adopted by the NHS and adapt existing processes as necessary, ensuring that information is devolved as widely as necessary, acting as a focal point for subsequent queries. Periodically review and lead the development, review and implementation of financial accounting procedures, policies and control frameworks.

Lead the management and technical accounting treatment of Trust lease arrangements, including, maintaining the Trusts lease register, ensuring new leases are added, existing leases are updated, expired leases are removed and that balances and inflationary increases etc are updated periodically.

Performance management and development of the Financial Accounting Officer Technical Accounting.

Lead the Financial Accounts automation strategy, identifying opportunities for AI and robotic process automation and provide guidance and management to the Financial Accounting Officer - AI Robotics

Undertake performance reviews, appraisals and regular 1:1 meetings.

Comply with Trust values and behaviours within the Department.

Suggest and adapt to new ways of working, leading on the direction of travel relating to the automation of processes (artificial intelligence / robotic process automation) in Finance to improve productivity, accuracy and timeliness.

Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance (financial controls), Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and other standards, working with colleagues across the Finance function and in the wider Trust to promote good governance practice and the highest standards of business conduct.

Input into the content of Trust policies.

Any other duties as determined appropriate by the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts and provision of cross-cover for the Financial Accountant Group Accounting and Cash.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification finalist or equivalent.
• Theoretical knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
• Committed to instigating and maintaining own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and encouraging / enabling that of others.
• Significant experience of technical financial accounting within a large complex organisation.

Desirable

• Fully Qualified Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NHS finance policies.

Experience

Essential

• NHS finance experience
• Experience of advising finance and non-finance managers on financial matters, providing detailed advice and guidance.
• Staff management and leadership experience.
• Adherence to complex rules relating to financial standards, policies or national guidance.
• Advanced level of understanding of Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced functionality.
• Interpreting IFRS and NHS accounting guidance.
• Managing complex accounting issues and providing authoritative advice.
• Leading component parts of statutory accounts preparation.
• Developing accounting policies and procedures.
• In-depth specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.

Desirable

• Experience in an NHS Provider Finance function.
• Leading financial accounting teams.
• Working knowledge of Oracle general ledger systems.
• Implementing accounting policy changes across organisations.
• Involvement in systems development / implementation.
• Completion of monthly Provider Financial Returns (PFR).
• NHS 'PFR' / 'TAC' Statutory Accounts forms completion.
• Leading digital transformation, including Robotic Automated Processes (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers.
• Provide and present highly complex sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing, recognising the differing needs of the audience, and respond appropriately with tact & diplomacy over contentious issues.
• Develop and present financial information to non-finance professionals and convey financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Resolve complex financial queries including confidential, legal and other sensitive issues involving the relevant colleagues where necessary.
• Feed-back, train and deal with performance issues for staff.
• Encourage a customer-focused business-like approach considering the effect of actions on other stakeholders.
• Invite full participation and encourage staff to offer ideas.
• Negotiate service issues with internal stakeholders or external counterparties.
• Discuss complex financial queries with staff, suppliers and other stakeholders (eg. reasons for delays in payment and other sensitive / contentious issues).

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Make judgements involving complex facts or situations, requiring the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of a range of options.
• Analyse complex problems specifically relating to technical accounting, including improving the accuracy of stock takes, provisions accounting and Resource Department Expenditure Limits (RDEL) returns, and providing judgement on potential IR35 situations.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities or programmes, requiring the formulation & adjustment of plans or strategies.
• Plan projects to positively impact across the department & the organisation.
• Contribute to the overall financial strategy and finance accreditation.
• Work on own initiative and lead by example.
• Delivery of accounting, financial services over the financial year the function.
• Prepares plans for financial and people aspects of service provision
• Contributes to medium term financial strategy with planning colleagues, assessing the impact on cash and working capital of financial / capital investment plans.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and financial data analysis).
• Light physical effort required - sitting, standing, walking and driving / travelling.
• Use of PC / Laptop / display screen equipment continuously.
• Concentration required when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries.
• May be required to switch tasks with no notice.
• Office conditions may vary from time to time (eg. open plan, single office).

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Requirement to work flexibly, including working on-site depending on the requirements of the role or the wider team at any particular time.
• Requirement to attend face to face meetings and other activities (eg training, stock takes).
• Requirement to attend virtual (MS Teams) meetings when working from home and be present and available during office hours.
• Incidental contact with patients, clients.
• Suggest changes to and implement accounting policies and financial procedures in own area or section.
• Propose changes to and redesign local accounting and financial policies and procedures, which impact in other areas.
• Allocate work to more junior staff in the section.
• Provide training / deliver formal finance training to a range of non-finance managers.
• Design, formatting of spreadsheets and databases for specific purposes / responsible for introducing, adapting and improving financial systems for use by others.
• Work to achieve agreed objectives and freedom to do this in own way.
• Act without reference to manager
• Act as lead specialist in own area

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Behave in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Team NUH behavioural standards.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ, City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cancer Pathway Co-ordination

Using hospital systems, proactively manage the patient pathway for all tumour sites by monitoring, reporting and recording tracking events, ensuring that the patients journey is processed in a timely and efficient manner, in line with the Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) Targets.

To retrieve information needed to maintain a tracking process on every two-week wait patient, consultant upgrade and screening referral.

Work with Cancer Pathway Managers to ensure the pathway reflects the requirements agreed for each tumour site timeline.

Provide weekly updates to the Cancer Pathway management team and the wider divisions regarding the progress of individual patients in the diagnostics stage, escalating issues and delays in a patients pathway as identified by the Cancer PTL.

To gain an understanding of the medical terminology of diagnosis and treatments for cancer in order to fully understand the patients pathway.

Ensure effective communication with nursing staff, medical teams, management and other coordinators to ensure the organisation and coordination of timely management of all patients on a cancer pathway.

Send and receive tertiary referrals and investigation / treatments results for patients from other provider organisations in line with local agreements and national targets.

Data Collection and Analysis

Ensuring data collection is undertaken in a prospective manner, assuring accuracy at all times.

Analysing target breaches and reporting any anomalies to the Cancer Pathway Managers and Head of Performance.

Work with clinical teams to assist in the collection and recording of items for Nation Cancer Clinical data sets e.g. Cancer waiting times, COSD, Clinical audits etc.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to develop your skills for possible career development within the NHS and we highly recommend an informal visit for more information.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population living across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas across three busy hospital sites therefore travel between hospital sites may be required. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Commitments to Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language
• Competent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent data input skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Cancer Pathway Tracking database

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical)
• Effective team player able to work with people

Desirable

• Self motivated but also able to motivate others
• Possess effective listening skills

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

• Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them accordingly to ensure cancer patients are treated within target
• Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively
• Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on -going

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to use a computer for extended periods
• Accuracy with data entry and information tracking- pays attention to detail
• Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to undertake additional training as required
• Drive and enthusiastic, well-motivated with a positive approach to working as part of a team pursuing new strategic goals

Desirable

• Committed to continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cancer Pathway Co-ordination

Using hospital systems, proactively manage the patient pathway for all tumour sites by monitoring, reporting and recording tracking events, ensuring that the patients journey is processed in a timely and efficient manner, in line with the Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) Targets.

To retrieve information needed to maintain a tracking process on every two-week wait patient, consultant upgrade and screening referral.

Work with Cancer Pathway Managers to ensure the pathway reflects the requirements agreed for each tumour site timeline.

Provide weekly updates to the Cancer Pathway management team and the wider divisions regarding the progress of individual patients in the diagnostics stage, escalating issues and delays in a patients pathway as identified by the Cancer PTL.

To gain an understanding of the medical terminology of diagnosis and treatments for cancer in order to fully understand the patients pathway.

Ensure effective communication with nursing staff, medical teams, management and other coordinators to ensure the organisation and coordination of timely management of all patients on a cancer pathway.

Send and receive tertiary referrals and investigation / treatments results for patients from other provider organisations in line with local agreements and national targets.

Data Collection and Analysis

Ensuring data collection is undertaken in a prospective manner, assuring accuracy at all times.

Analysing target breaches and reporting any anomalies to the Cancer Pathway Managers and Head of Performance.

Work with clinical teams to assist in the collection and recording of items for Nation Cancer Clinical data sets e.g. Cancer waiting times, COSD, Clinical audits etc.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to develop your skills for possible career development within the NHS and we highly recommend an informal visit for more information.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population living across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas across three busy hospital sites therefore travel between hospital sites may be required. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Commitments to Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language
• Competent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent data input skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Cancer Pathway Tracking database

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical)
• Effective team player able to work with people

Desirable

• Self motivated but also able to motivate others
• Possess effective listening skills

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

• Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them accordingly to ensure cancer patients are treated within target
• Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively
• Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on -going

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to use a computer for extended periods
• Accuracy with data entry and information tracking- pays attention to detail
• Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to undertake additional training as required
• Drive and enthusiastic, well-motivated with a positive approach to working as part of a team pursuing new strategic goals

Desirable

• Committed to continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts in the delivery of all statutory / NHS accounts and monthly returns (including Provider Financial Returns (PFRs), Statutory Accounts and detailed working papers) which represent a true and fair view of the Trust position and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.

To assist in the comprehensive production of all necessary detailed working papers for the monthly / annual accounts.

To maintain the integrity of the trial balance (TB), properly coding transactions to ensure that production of the key reports and statements can be derived from the General Ledger with minimal manual intervention.

To follow the agreed timetable relating to Trust control accounts and suspense accounts, ensuring that all procedures are followed in a timely manner.

Work alongside the Financial Accounting Officer AI and Robotics and be responsible for the day-to-day operation / update of systems developed including salary sacrifice / lease car schemes, liaising with non-finance colleagues as necessary (e.g. payroll) and identify and resolve any problems.

Input to the annual accounts and audit as required, responding to audit queries as directed by the Financial Accountants.

Act on advice from the Financial Accountant - Technical Accounts to correctly comply with new or updated accounting standards as adopted by the NHS and adapt existing processes as necessary, ensuring that information is devolved as widely as necessary, acting as a focal point for subsequent queries.

Accounting for injury cost recovery transactions including bad debt calculations.

Reconcile reserve movements relating to Public Dividend Capital, Revaluation and Retained Earnings.

Attend periodical stock takes, transact movements into the general ledger and prepare reports for the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts.

Ensure information is stored at an appropriate level in the GL to ensure both internal and external reporting requirements are met and that the balances can be easily reconciled to external sources.

Update payroll mapping tables to ensure the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) feeder system updates the ledger codes appropriately for each of the pay elements and reconcile the gross to net reports to the control accounts.

Work with the Transactional Services Manager to ensure the Trust has coverage in terms of its bad/doubtful debt provision ensuring the position is re-evaluated, transacted and reported on a timely basis to Management Accounts.

Ensure statutory reporting of private and overseas patients is reconciled to departmental records, ensuring accuracy of reporting of the monthly cash recovery, reported income and any write-offs.

Responsibility for the performance management and development of the Financial Accounts Assistant.

Undertake performance reviews, appraisals and regular 1:1 meetings.

Comply with Trust values and behaviours within the Department.

Adapt to new ways of working, including automation and artificial intelligence in Finance.

Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance (financial controls), Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and other standards, working with colleagues across the Finance function and in the wider Trust to promote good governance practice and the highest standards of business conduct.

Any other duties as determined appropriate by the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts and provision of cross-cover for the Financial Accounting Officer Group Accounting and Cash.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 5/professional accountancy Qualifications - Certificate Level/Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member or equivalent experience to degree level plus supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge / ability in using MS Excel to solve problems
• Awareness of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
• Committed to instigating and maintaining own development.

Desirable

• Accountancy qualification (AAT or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues on financial matters offering solutions to problems.
• Intermediate level of understanding of Microsoft Excel, including the use of inbuilt tools to automate tasks.
• Detailed understanding of accounting procedures (e.g. reconciliation and balances, finance computer systems and ledgers and coding structures).
• Knowledge of legislation as it affects own finance area.

Desirable

• NHS Finance experience.
• Working knowledge of Oracle general ledger systems.
• Experience of using automated processes to improve efficiency.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide advice on complex financial and corporate issues to non- financial managers.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing, recognising the differing needs of the audience, and respond appropriately with tact & diplomacy over contentious issues.
• Participate in regular meetings and encourage others to offer ideas.
• Exposure to occasional emotional circumstances and empathise and deal with angry or upset colleagues.
• Discuss financial queries with staff and other stakeholders which are often complex or contentious / sensitive.
• Provide and present financial and other information effectively and professionally.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Make judgements involving complex facts or situations, requiring the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information.
• Analyse and interpret financial transactions.
• Investigate complex financial queries and analyse detailed data to identify errors/discrepancies
• Carry out complex financial calculations.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Plan and organise activities or programmes, to deliver tasks to the required timetable.
• Plan monthly workload to positively impact across the department & the organisation.
• Contribute to the overall financial strategy and finance accreditation.
• Work on own initiative and lead by example.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and financial data analysis).
• Light physical effort required - sitting, standing, walking and driving / travelling.
• Use of PC / Laptop / display screen equipment continuously.
• Input of financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets, where speed and accuracy are necessary.
• Concentration required when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries from staff, stakeholders.
• Occasional requirement to concentrate for long periods when inputting data and when analysing data/statistics.
• Requirement to switch tasks at short notice.
• Office conditions may vary from time to time (eg. open plan, single office).

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Requirement to work flexibly, including working on-site depending on the requirements of the role or the wider team at any particular time.
• Requirement to attend face to face meetings and other activities (eg training, stock takes).
• Requirement to attend virtual (MS Teams) meetings when working from home and be present and available during office hours.
• Propose changes to working practices and procedures (e.g. when planning for the impact of new legislation).
• Implements procedures set by others.
• Allocate work to more junior staff in the section
• Provide induction training for trainees, new members of staff/day to day team management including e.g. recruitment (or assisting with recruitment), appraisal, discipline, training, delegation.
• Work within policies and procedures (work is managed rather than supervised).

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Behave in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Team NUH behavioural standards.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Qualification

Desirable

• Hold mentorship qualification
• Trained in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Have an active interest in perinatal services

Desirable

• Previous experience working with families
• Previous experience working within an acute mental health setting
• Previous experience working within perinatal services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hold a working knowledge of CPA and legal frameworks and legislation relating to mental health care.
• Be able to work in a patient centred, safe and evidence based manner
• Be able to plan, delegate, prioritise and deliver care in line with the needs of the ward
• Be able to recognise and respond to behaviours that challenge in a compassionate and least restrictive manner
• Be able to evidence an ongoing commitment to learning

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of current perinatal national drivers and their implication for practice
• Be prepared to lead on an area of interest , develop appropriate audit tools, resources and training for the team
• Have knowledge of relevant attachment and infant mental health theory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beeches, Radbourne Unit

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Financial Controller in the delivery of all statutory / NHS accounts and monthly returns (including Provider Financial Returns (PFRs), Statutory Accounts and detailed working papers) which should represent a true and fair view of the Trust position and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.

Input into the annual national Financial Planning Returns (FPRs) reflecting the current Trust plan in terms of the planned SOFP, projected Statement of Cash Flow (SOCF) and technical calculations, including the PDC dividend for the year.

Review all working papers for the monthly / annual accounts ensuring compliance with appropriate IFRS guidance, standards and timescales.

Review the integrity of the trial balance (TB), the Statement of Comprehensive Income (SOCI) and SOFP of both the Trust and the subsidiary Pharmacy Company and provide Group accounts with the appropriate elimination of inter-company transactions.

Operate an appropriate control environment relating to Trust control accounts and suspense accounts, ensuring that all procedures are followed in a timely manner.

Review the Trust / HPSN SOFP control accounts, ensuring reconciliations are completed, and reviewed, on time by responsible officers, in the prescribed Trust format. Working with the Senior Financial Accountant (Technical Accounts), the post holder will provide monthly performance reports to the Financial Controller to indicate the rate of completion and to ensure all reconciliations are completed on time and to the required standard.

Review SOFP control account reconciliations (including cash, receivables and payables) and obtain assurance over audit risk areas such as accruals by conducting an analytical review with counterparts (eg. Management Accountants) and challenging preparers / making recommendations as appropriate.

Undertake periodical reports to the Finance Performance Committee, including movements and trends in the key components of the SOFP and SOCF and seek / validate appropriate explanations for movements.

Assess overall emerging trends and recommend actions to the Financial Controller in addressing adverse movements in working capital, engaging with peers across the finance function as necessary.

Prepare for the annual accounts and audit by designing and maintaining a monthly set of working papers to audit standard, ensuring working papers are reviewed and signed off and professionally prepared.

Develop and maintain a close and productive working relationship with the Trusts external auditor in matters relating to the production of the annual statutory accounts and subsequent audit. Prepare audit evidence in advance of deadlines and be prepared for audit challenge as appropriate.

Convert audit recommendations (internal and external) into actions and provide assurance internally and externally that these have been implemented and tested within the stated timeframes as agreed with between the Financial Controller and the auditor.

Advise on, and co-ordinate the Agreement of Balances process (AoB), within the context of the overall accounts timetable, ensuring all AoB submissions are completed including the resolution of any mismatches.

Act on advice from the Senior Financial Accountant - Technical Accounts to correctly interpret and apply new or updated accounting standards as adopted by the NHS.

Source information to resolve complex financial problems or queries, and identify, report and resolve emerging problems before becoming a more significant issue for the Trust.

Review and sign-off draft PFR returns to provide assurance to the Financial Controller that there are no errors, challenging as necessary. Ensure all narratives, particularly relating to variances against plan, have been completed by all relevant parties.

Develop and maintain working relationships with internal colleagues (finance and non-finance) and external contacts (e.g. NHS SBS) ensuring an effective two-way flow of information and a common understanding of stakeholder requirements / offerings. Formalise such arrangements where it would be beneficial to the Trust.

Supervise internal cash flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with the SBS cashflow model and ensure a feedback loop to SBS covers known future cash flow items / changes.

Oversee the preparation of monthly cash forecasts for review by the Financial Controller and maintain and develop the rolling 12-month cash forecast to support monthly financial reporting (working capital, liquidity etc) and any new, or progress against ongoing, requests for cash support.

Prepare documentation / analysis for review by the Financial Controller relating to standing items reported to the Cash Committee.

Provide sign-off for the payment runs generated by SBS for the Trust and HPSN, ensuring the Trust has cash coverage. Adhering to policies authorised by the Cash Committee, prioritise payments as necessary to ensure the Trust can meet its statutory payables and payroll commitments, clearly understanding and reporting the consequences of any actions proposed.

Take responsibility and be accountable for items authorised and be ready to explain any subsequent queries.

Responsibility for the performance management and development of the Financial Accountant - Group Reporting and Cash.

Undertaking performance reviews, appraisals and regular 1:1 meetings.

Defining and embedding Trust values and behaviours within the Department.

Influencing and motivating colleagues to overcome resistance to change and implement and adapt to new ways of working, including automation and artificial intelligence to improve accuracy and timeliness.

Challenge existing practices to comply with current best practice.

Input into the Trust efficiency programme, identifying opportunities for the Trust to improve its margin via cost improvements, additional income or efficiencies.

Responsibility for ensuring effective communication and ensuring the team has a clear understanding of what is required of them.

Help ensure compliance with Corporate Governance (financial controls), Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and other standards, working with colleagues across the Finance function and in the wider Trust to promote good governance practice and the highest standards of business conduct.

Continually review and update policies, aligning with the above controls and standards, and to protect the Trusts assets.

Any other duties as determined appropriate by the Financial Controller, including cross-cover for the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• Advanced theoretical and practical accounting, systems & management knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
• Expert knowledge of financial accounting processes, VAT, financial systems and financial legislation.
• Committed to instigating and maintaining own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and encouraging / enabling that of others.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS finance policies.
• Experience of cash flow forecasting and the NHS cash regime as applied to capital and revenue (including applications of Public Dividend Capital).
• At least 3 years post qualification experience.

Experience

Essential

• NHS finance experience, including in depth specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies
• Experience of advising finance and non-finance managers on financial matters, providing detailed advice and guidance.
• At least 3 years management experience in a large complex and multi-disciplinary organisation, including staff leadership roles.
• Interpretation of complex guidance and its potential impact.
• Advanced level of understanding of Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced functionality.
• Experience of advising finance and non-finance managers on financial matters, providing detailed advice and guidance.

Desirable

• Experience in an NHS Provider Finance function.
• Working knowledge of Oracle general ledger systems
• Systems development / implementation
• Delivery of Statutory Accounts.
• Completion and validation of Provider Financial Returns (PFR).
• Experience of using Robotic Automated Processes (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers.
• Provide and present highly complex sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing, recognising the differing needs of the audience, and respond appropriately with tact & diplomacy over contentious issues.
• Develop and delivers formal, complex financial presentations (eg impacts of changes in accounting regulations or internal processes) to large groups of (often senior) non-finance managers.
• Discuss, make decisions and resolve complex financial queries including confidential, legal and other sensitive issues.
• Feed-back, train and deal with performance issues for staff.
• Encourage a customer-focused business-like approach considering the effect of actions on other stakeholders.
• Invite full participation and encourage staff to offer ideas.
• Exposure to occasional emotional circumstances and empathise and deal with angry or upset colleagues.
• Advises & constrains senior staff over financial issues, persuading them to a certain course of action.
• Negotiates with NHS, external organisations over significant cost, service issues.
• Provide and present highly complex sensitive information & convey financial concepts clearly and persuasively

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Analyse frequently complex problems specifically relating to cash management and dealing with cash shortfalls.
• Analyse frequently complex problems specifically relating to cash management and dealing with cash shortfalls.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Delivery of accounting/financial services over the financial year own area
• Plan projects to positively impact across the department & the organisation.
• Contribute to the overall financial strategy and finance accreditation.
• Work on own initiative and lead the team by example.
• Prepare plans for the financial and people aspects of service provision
• Contribute to medium term financial strategy with planning colleagues and model the impact of financial forecasts / capital programmes etc on cash and working capital

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and financial data analysis).
• Light physical effort required - sitting, standing, walking and driving / travelling.
• Use of PC / Laptop / display screen equipment continuously.
• Concentration required when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries.
• May be required to switch tasks with no notice.
• Office conditions may vary from time to time (eg. open plan, single office).

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Requirement to work flexibly, including working on-site depending on the requirements of the role or the wider team at any particular time.
• Requirement to attend face to face meetings and other activities (eg training, stock takes).
• Requirement to attend virtual (MS Teams) meetings when working from home and be present and available during office hours.
• Responsible for day to day management including: recruitment (or assisting with recruitment), appraisal, discipline, training, delegation/ line manager for department.
• Responsible for introducing, adapting and improving financial systems in own area of responsibility, for use by others.
• Works autonomously, and interprets available Accounting Standards.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oBehave in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Team NUH behavioural standards.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.

Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.

Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate.

Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.

Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached.

Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock.

Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills.

Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.

High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.

Spot clean internal glass as necessary.

Cleansing of wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WCs and fittings. Replenish supplies.

Cleansing of beds, bedside lockers.

Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.

Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points.

Use of polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors.

Use of extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning.

Routine curtain changes (bed/window/screen curtains).

Making up of on-call and relatives overnight stay beds.

Use of ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment.

Undertaking any other relevant duties which are delegated from time to time.

Safe handling of cleaning agents and dilution ratios. Hazardous chemicals to be kept securely in storage areas when not in use.

All cleaning equipment must be decontaminated daily and maintained in a safe usable condition - faults must be reported to a Facilities Team Leader immediately.

Attend training courses including on the job training and training in the use of specific machinery as required.

Cleansing cupboards are to be decontaminated and kept tidy at all times.

Cleansing of infected room/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy.

Close liaison with the cleaning services and team leader and ward manager in identifying additional cleans, such as isolation rooms and bed space terminal.

To act as a buddy to new starters (after training).

To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.

Demonstrates cleaning procedures to new starters.

Completes timesheets or similar work records.

Ensure concentration while using cleaning equipment.

To undertake isolation cleansing when required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures.

To work in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training.

Descale baths, toilets, showerheads, tiles using specialist chemicals.

Carry out specialist cleaning when required / with relevant training in:

Theatres, Pharmacy, Laboratories, Labour Suite, Bioquell Training (Decontamination).

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge or training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services.
• Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2 or equivalent training
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Cleaning in a domestic environment including knowledge of cleaning procedures and processes.
• Experience of working/communicating with the general public.
• Experience of working within a tea

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will involve the following responsibilities:

Completion and submission of VAT, CIS and other tax returns: Manage the monthly VAT process, including advising on any variances from expected recoveries and ensuring monthly recoveries reflect the correct position. Manage VAT and CIS return process including validation, investigation and submission. Providing the key point of contact for HMRC, NHS SBS and external advisors, representing the Trust on tax related issues and responding to any HMRC investigations and enquiries. Analyse complex VAT and tax legislation and determine application to Trust processes and impact.VAT training Provide specialist VAT advice across Finance and operational teams. Develop and provide training and guidance on VAT compliance. Support and encourage use of VAT and tax training provided through third party contracts.VAT Policies and procedures Maintain and develop Trust policies and procedures relating to VAT recovery. Identify, develop and implement opportunities to improve VAT recovery and efficiency.VAT and tax analysis and advice Summarise, communicate complex tax issues, and tax positions to non-technical staff, including operational, clinical and senior management, and discuss options for treatment. Advise on VAT implications relating to business cases and expenditure proposals.Audit, risk and compliance Identify, assess and manage VAT and tax-related risks. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of VAT and related rules and regulations, in particular changes to this and case law that impacts VAT recovery and investment / expenditure decisions. Support audit activity and maintain robust documentation.Manage contracts and budget Manage budget for VAT consulting support and reviews. Key liaison with HMRC, NHS SBS and external advisors, is responsible for reviewing and approving invoices relating to this.Other duties Deputise as Transactional Service Manager as required, providing line management support as needed for the transactional processing team.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience of VAT in a large NHS organisation

Desirable

• Practical experience of CIS scheme operation

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Organises and manages own workload efficiently, and evidence of ability to plan and manage activities

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties are as above as well as the following:

Logistics Duties

Collect soiled linen from all wards and departments and deliver to the designated storage areas for later collection by Transport.

Collect clean linen from the designated storage areas and deliver to all wards and departments including the emergency adhoc linen requests. Put all items in the linen cupboards in a neat and tidy manner.

Undertake specific site cleaning both internally and externally as directed by the Team Leaders, wearing appropriate protective equipment where necessary.

Assist with the delivery of medical gases to the Trust and provide a delivery service following requests from wards and departments.

Distribute pharmaceuticals including the safe transportation and delivery to wards and departments of controlled drugs.

Assist other staff with their duties such as furniture removal etc.

Safe use of equipment used personally; appropriate use of expensive/highly complex equipment e.g. electric vehicles.

To maintain electric vehicles and equipment to defined standards at all times, reporting any defects to the Team Leaders. This will include ensuring that all vehicles are in operational readiness, carry out safety checks including re-charging and topping up of batteries as required.

Radios are to be collected from the Co-ordinators office at the start of every shift, ensuring they are switched on and fully charged.

To adopt a flexible approach in response to operational needs regarding duties and hours of work.

Assist Patient Escort with patient movement as and when required.

Demonstrates own activities to new or less experienced employees supports induction on new starters.

Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required as appropriate to the Grade.

Communication

Liaise with clinical staff where appropriate as to the requirements/needs of the department.

Report and relay to appropriate personnel information regarding queries/problems.

Ensure that the communication equipment is fit for daily use, test batteries each day and report any fault to the Team Leader.

Other

Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work.

Follow departmental policies, comment on proposals for changes in working practices.

Use equipment safely and take a duty of personal of care in relation to equipment.

Demonstrates own duties to new or less experienced employees.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Good basic level of secondary education
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of working practices and procedures providing a Logistic Service e.g. knowledge of hospital layout, equipment requirements, manual handling; gained through training and induction.

Desirable

• Significant experience in relation to working in a health care setting.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the safe use of electric vehicles i.e., hand held tugs and sit-on electric vehicles

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:ANP/ACP

Location:Southglade Medical Practice

Salary:Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Hours:15

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• Provide care for presenting patient from initial history taking clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.
• You must demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnosis skills for patients within the general practice.
• You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required.

What we look for in new colleagues:

Please see attached Essential/Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a Primary Care setting.
• NMC registered nurse with advance clinical practice tor working towards non-medical prescriber.
• Minor injury and illness qualification essential and the ability to maintain and monitor standards of care
• It is preferred that the ideal candidates is a level 7 (MSc) Practitioner, although candidates with accreditation or a MSc course to ACP status may also be considered.

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £60,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in a Primary Care setting. NMC registered nurse with advance clinical practice or working towards non-medical prescriber. Minor injury and illness qualification essential.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Nottingham

NG5 5GU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employment Specialists identify and meet service users vocational goals by providing individually tailored programs using a person centred approach. The IPS staff sit within Community Mental Health clinical teams so that they are embedded and part of that MDT and wider discussion.

Completing initial assessments of service users vocational needs

Work collaboratively with service users to complete a Vocational Profile

Confidential and individualised support to meet service users employment goals.

Help to search for jobs quickly

Help to build or rebuild CVs, make applications and prepare for interviews

Support with the disclosure of mental health conditions, should service users choose to disclose

Contact with local employers to seek fresh opportunities and support for the employer to help service users to return to work

Continued support once service users are in work for them and their employer

Work Retention support

Actively and regularly engage with employers and employment services

Attend and actively contribute to CMHT team allocation meetings

Complete required records for caseload and service activity and achievement of outcomes

Work flexibly across the county to support service need

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level

Desirable

• Qualification in delivering Employment or Vocational Activities

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of helping people to obtain or keep work.
• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions into vocational/employment activities
• An understanding of the principals and practices of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills for writing CVs, employer contacts and job applications
• Excellent internet use skills for job search, research and online applications
• An ability and confidence to initiate and develop face to face relationships with employers and other agencies
• Ability to travel easily between locations around Northamptonshire

Desirable

• Basic Counselling or Motivational Interviewing 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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Campbell House

Campbell Square

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver supervised CBT, assess patients, manage risk and support recovery in therapy. Please see main attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum second class (2:2) UK honours degree in a related subject.

Desirable

• A core profession relating to mental health

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to engage with postgraduate training demands, balance academic and clinical requirements,

Accreditation

Desirable

• A UK Professional registration

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Willowbrook Healthcare centre

Cottingham Road

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful.

ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required as training is provided. However, applicants should be reliable, compassionate, and ready to engage in diverse tasks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Derby

DE73 5XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve.

We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices. Experience in producing well-developed care plans, detailed risk assessments, and an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines, are important.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Derby

DE73 5XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, attention to detail.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Derby

DE73 5XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, empathy and compassion.

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

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Derby

DE73 5XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To produce all catering services at the required service times to the company standards, within the agreed specification, to the agreed performance and financial targets.

To take full responsibility and accountability for the catering in our restaurant and caf outlets.

To lead by example by providing guidance and direction to staff in the team. Conducting yourself in a respectful and professional manner and to encourage others to act in the same manner.

To manage and undertake regular team meetings with the teams and provide feedback to the senior management team.

Manage the department in line with the Food Safety Management System.

To ensure that all food production areas, ancillary rooms fridges, and general catering equipment are kept in a clean and hygienic state through-out the duration of production, cooking, and service.

Carry out weekly & monthly audits against daily/monthly due diligence and cleaning schedules.

Actively enforce the relevant Food Safety compliance, that your knowledge of Health and Safety, Risk Management and COSHH requirements are kept up to date and that this knowledge is cascaded to your team.

To have a thorough knowledge of the Food Safety Procedures, cleaning techniques and standards and to ensure that staff use and maintain these.

Encourage, engage, and lead the catering team to perform their roles to a high standard, in alignment to the NHS policies and procedures.

Actively seek and identify opportunities for sales growth.

Create proposals for improvements in the department areas when the need occurs to the Catering Services Management Team and to contribute to the improvement of the services.

Manage tariff prices, that all catering services are costed and charged accordingly.

Maintain stock levels, consumption & wastage.

Management of the ordering of food and supplies.

Successfully completing weekly stock takes to manage the department consumption spend.

Trust wide, Directorate and Departmental procedures are implemented and complied with by all catering staff.

Manage departmental attendance and sickness, in line with the absence and sickness policies.

Manage all Short Term and Long-Term sickness.

Manage Recruitment, Onboarding & Training, ensure that staffing levels meet budgets.

To co-ordinate the mandatory training needs for all catering team members and report on completion statistics

Report any work difficulties and potential hazards such as equipment defects promptly to the responsible line manager or external service provider.

To maintain a pleasant customer focussed manner always. Be the face of the food service front and back of house.

To undertake, manage and supervise annual appraisals with all catering team members and to report back any figures a necessary.

Monitor and Adhere to the Trust and Departmental uniform policies and codes.

To complete weekly timesheets on the e-rostering system for bank and substantive staff.

Work with other department managers to organise hospitality events.

Any other reasonable request related to tasks identified by the Catering Services Manager.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Food Safety Level 3
• NVQ3 Vocational Chef Qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through training & experience
• Knowledge acquired through training & experience to diploma level on special diets & health & safety management
• Willingness to undergo additional training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Recognized Catering Craft Skill
• Strong People Management Skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary & grievance procedures
• Delivered a service in a smililar role
• Financial Acumen, managing budget
• Catering experience & a great passion for food & team engagement

Skills

Essential

• Preparation of food to deadlines and general food production such as butchery
• Kitchen task planning and organising, adjusting work schedule as required

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Passionate & committed to bringing our Dedicated to Excellence Values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality, diversity & inclusion of staff, patients & service users.
• Management of day to day kitchen operations & delegation of work to colleagues
• Ensures safe use of equipment & associated training
• Strong level of literacy & numeracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff & customers
• Good time management & organisational skills with the ability to think ahead
• Computer Literacy
• Completing Staff surveys & local audits
• Ability to achieve & set standards
• Self motivated, have own initiative & the ability to meet deadlines
• Mental effort & concentration required when cooking and using equipment
• Processing of time sheets & work records for staff & colleagues
• Ability to develop employees through training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Eat Street Restaurant, Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)