Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality improvement lead to play an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the CE ICB to deliver the organisations strategic and operational priorities. This is a senior post with responsibility in driving forward and delivering quality improvement within defined priority programmes and project areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership and matrix working, alongside the ability to expertly contribute to system improvement.

The role also requires the successful postholder to work as part of a team and competently lead, teach and train staff in the tools, methods, measures, and techniques of quality improvement and contribute to shifts in delivering a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by curiousty, learning and celebrating best practice.

Person Specification

aligned to JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oAnalytical ability to interpret complex data and use insights to inform decisions.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

shortlisting

Essential

• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

As outlined in JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oExperience of operating in politically sensitive environments and managing competing priorities.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Priory House

Monks walk

shefford

SG17 5TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
• Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent

Desirable

• Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
• Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Contributing to and working as part of a team

Desirable

• Working within a hospital
• Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
• Working within cleanrooms
• Dispensing and stock control
• Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
• Supervision of other staff

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as student radiographer or student technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

• Experience with handling Radiopharmaceuticals
• Experience with assay work
• Competent to administer IV.

Qualifications

Essential

• Radiography Degree or equivalent to allow registration onto HCPC or Clinical Technology Degree (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent to allow admission onto RCT

Desirable

• IV cannulation

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine legislation
• Anatomy and physiology and its clinical application

Desirable

• Able to operate a gamma camera
• Able to operate a SPECT CT gamma camera

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals

Colchester and Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.

To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g drip stands and medical equipment are cleaned as per cleaning policy.

To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirement.

To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks as requested.

To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.

To provide people with assistance to eat and drink eg cutting up food, placing food and drinks within reach, encouraging patients to eat.

To feed patients as directed by the nursing team.

To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.

To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.

To take responsibility for the ward catering supplies, ensuring storage areas are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy.

To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned.

To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.

To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.

To carry out monitoring of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency.

To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans, ensuring action is taken.

To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising as required for other services.

To provide household maintenance in line with local policy.

To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures.

To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, eg taking waste to the ward disposal area.

To monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities.

To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.

To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.

To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour.

To ensure the safe storage of equipment.

To ensure equipment is in good working order and equipment repairs are carried out in line with Trust policy.

To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.

To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.

To respond to requests for general information.

To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

To help resolve patients concerns and take appropriate action.

To be aware of any new food hygiene standards changes to waste categorisation etc.

To maintain effective working relationships and adhere to people's equality and diversity rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, or equivalent
• GCSE English, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Qualification

Experience / Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Awareness of basic Housekeeping duties

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Critical Care Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Governance Responsibilities

Represent the service at commissioning, contract monitoring, and multi-agency partnership meetings, ensuring the services performance priorities and challenges are clearly articulated and addressed.

Prepare, analyse, and present performance, outcome, and quality reports, identifying achievements and areas for improvement.

Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, safeguarding legislation, and service specifications.

Lead and contribute to audit, evaluation, and research activity demonstrating service quality and impact.

Embed learning from incidents, feedback, and reviews into service delivery and practice development.

Promote the voice of survivors in service design and quality assurance processes.

2. Operational Leadership and Workforce Management

Provide visible day-to-day leadership, ensuring delivery of safe, compassionate, and responsive services.

Oversee all operational processes including referrals, assessments, crisis support, and onward pathways.

Line manage the multidisciplinary team, ensuring regular supervision, appraisal, and development planning.

Foster a supportive culture prioritizing staff wellbeing, reflection, and accountability.

Coordinate recruitment, induction, and mentoring of new staff, embedding trauma-informed and survivor-centered values.

Work collaboratively with HR and senior leadership on workforce planning, capacity management, and skill mix.

3. Clinical Supervision and Professional Support

Provide and coordinate high-quality clinical supervision and reflective practice in line with professional standards.

Offer expert consultation and oversight of complex cases, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ensure adherence to ethical and professional codes of conduct and organisational clinical governance frameworks.

Maintain personal clinical supervision and CPD in accordance with BABCP standards.

Support the development of trauma-informed, recovery-focused models of care within the team.

4. Direct Clinical Duties

Maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering specialist CBT and trauma-informed interventions to individuals and groups.

Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative formulations, and plan evidence-based interventions.

Evaluate treatment outcomes using service-specific measures and adjust plans as required.

Undertake risk assessment and contribute to multi-agency risk management processes.

Liaise effectively with colleagues across health, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational policies.

Remain current with national and local policy developments relating to trauma, sexual assault, and mental health.

5. Service Development and Quality Improvement

Lead on implementation of trauma-informed and recovery-focused models of care.

Support training and development initiatives for staff and external partners.

Participate in service development, audit, and research projects contributing to continuous improvement.

Identify and implement innovations that enhance accessibility, quality, and survivor experience.

Promote co-production with service users in shaping and evaluating services.

6. General Duties

Maintain active engagement in CPD and supervision in line with organisational and professional requirements.

Adhere to all confidentiality, data protection, and information governance policies.

Observe Health and Safety requirements and promote a safe working environment.

Uphold the Trusts values and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Service Manager or Clinical Lead.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Clinical Lead and Service Manager

Partner agencies including police, safeguarding boards, health and voluntary sectors

Commissioners and contract monitoring representatives

Survivors, peer networks, and lived experience partners

Internal psychological therapies, safeguarding, and governance teams

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for ensuring service delivery meets quality, safety, and performance standards.

Accountable for reporting on activity, outcomes, incidents, and safeguarding.

Participate in local governance meetings and contribute to the wider Trust governance framework.

Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to policy and service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in health or social care (or postgraduate training and qualifications in another sector to enable equivalent levels of responsibility with the client group in that setting)
• Post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or an equivalent course)

Desirable

• Further training in trauma or EMDR; Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-qualification experience delivering CBT for trauma and complex presentations
• Demonstrated clinical leadership or team management experience

Desirable

• Experience in service development or quality improvement projects
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency health setting

Skills

Essential

• Committed to compassionate, trauma-informed care; Promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; Reflective, resilient, and adaptable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Lancaster Buildings

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:Be overall responsible and accountable for all elements of the delivering outstanding care within the Community Mental Health Centre, managing staff alongside professional leads, within the Centre. This includes operational leadership encompassing day to day delivery with quality, safety, flow, workforce management, finance & performance.

1. To lead by example and secure and assure the highest standard of clinical care, ensuring delivery of all key performance indicators and quality metrics and outcomes.
2. Work within an anti-racist framework ensuring equity of access to care is considered in all care provision.
3. Understand and participate actions required related to clinical flow including optimising Length of Stay through enabling reduced delayed clinically ready for discharge.
4. Ensure all processes and policies related to quality and safety, including investigations, audits, Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), learning responses and completion of actions.
5. To put in place and monitor action plans and responses as necessary and in line with policy and Trust expectations.
6. To co-lead on the regular and systematic evaluation of care standards via formal audit or other ensuring that any necessary changes in implementation are actioned i.e. risk assessment and care planning.
7. To contribute to Trust wide outstanding care strategy formulation and take direction from the directorate leadership team on the implementation of the strategy locally, monitoring and evaluating progress.
8. To lead on the development and implementation of effective systems for monitoring and improving the quality of care and performance metrics including the care being provided and the MDT clinical pathways, as well as expected Trust KPIs for community services.
9. To act as a clinical advisor and role model for staff offering assistance and support and applying problem solving skills
10. To lead on the development and implementation of new policies and protocols and review practices in relation to new NICE Guidance.

Quality, Service Delivery and Leadership:1. To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, responsible for maintaining an overview of the standards of care and instigating remedial action as necessary.2. To ensure that patient safety is at the centre of service planning, analysis and delivery.3. To identify and coordinate opportunities for patient, Family & Carer involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.4. To ensure the effective delivery therapeutic pathways of care in line with the trust model.5. To participate in the review and management of VCSE contracts including providing feedback to providers when needed and in contract meetings.6. Understand and manage demand and capacity, effective clinical flow, taking clear action to optimise length of stay and work as part of an overall system to ensure effective Trust flow.7. To lead working with colleagues on the regular and systematic evaluation of care standards via formal audit or other methods, ensuring that any necessary changes are implemented.8. Lead on embedding digital health tools in everyday practices, and co-produce data sessions to support staff understand local performance.9. Use real time data to drive daily operational decisions.10. To contribute to the development of a proactive philosophy and culture of health care provision, in which health promotional activity plays a major component.11. To be responsible for ensuring that clinical initiatives and service developments become truly embedded in clinical practice and that staff have a clear understanding and opportunity to contribute to the change process12. To promote a culture of respect for patient choice.13. To identify and coordinate opportunities for patient, family and carer involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.14. Responsible for ensuring that quality scorecards and assurance frameworks are utilised to improve the quality of clinical services, carrying out regular performance meetings with team leaders and key partners in care15. To demonstrate clinical competence and role model effective clinical care delivery16. To recruit/develop postholders who meet the organisational standards and ensure performance against leadership and management competencies adopted by the trust17. Contribute effectively to Trust wide and Directorate research and development18. To undertake specific service improvement and development projects, in collaboration with the Head of Nursing and Quality and Deputy Service Director as required, using quality improvement methodology.19. Regularly undertake reviews of patient safety incidents, complaints, patient and carer satisfaction, PSIRF responses, clinical outcomes and care process compliance, highlighting any gaps in practice to improve patient and staff safety.20. Work with the Head of Nursing and Quality and Deputy Head of Nursing and Quality to identify specific trends regarding incidents analysis, actions to improve practice and participate in implementing support/improvement plans.21. To work with clinical teams to support identification of clinical risks for patients and for the service and implement improved plans of care where necessary.22. Contribute to complaints and PSIRF responses as required or directed by Head of Nursing and Quality. Support clinical teams in implementation of recommendations from PSIRF investigations.23. To work in partnership with the Trust Infection Control Team and OCS to ensure that the required standards of hygiene and cleanliness are monitored and maintained.24. To lead on the management of medical devices and have oversight of reviewing, maintaining and renewing equipment as appropriate.25. Fully trained on Supported Learning and Teaching Pathway practices and ability to deploy.

Workforce and Human Resources:1. To be responsible for monitoring the staffing establishment, ensuring timely recruitment and appropriate selection of staff alongside professional leads, to ensure that there is an appropriate skill mix within teams that reflects service requirements and safe care delivery.2. Provide demonstrable assurance that staff have the appropriate skills and competences and up to date mandatory training to deliver high quality care3. To ensure that the clinical practice of all practitioners providing services to patients is of a high standard and in line with professional bodies and policies.4. To provide strong effective and decisive clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of patient care is achieved ensuring effective relationships, leading and working with the wider MDT cohesive staffing team within the Centre and wider.5. To contribute clinical leadership to within the MDT.6. To provide clinical supervision where appropriate, ensuring that standards, competencies and practice development are monitored.7. To assist in recruiting, motivating, training, developing and retraining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, experience and discretion to function effectively in their roles8. To robustly follow process and policy in relation to employee relations, performance management, sickness management, and any other human resource formal or informal activities9. Develop and monitor initiatives that promote equity of care and equitable staff experiences across the trust.10. To maintain their own professional registration.

Financial Management:1. To oversee and effectively manage the budget in the Centre alongside professional leads, ensuring expenditure is managed and providing recovery proposals for reducing excessive expenditure against agreed run rate.2. Understand and analyse costs that have been incurred and work with the General Manager and wider management team to form a view and response including planning leave and managing absence effectively and working within the Trust policies.3. Understand how costs may be managed in the context of varying clinical demand.4. Contribute to the delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes and financial sustainability in the Teams, Directorate and Trust5. Annual delivery against any Directorate financial targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Work (DipSW/CQSW) Psychology or other allied professions
• Educated to Degree level or relevant clinical experience
• Extensive post-registration professional development

Desirable

• Master's degree in mental health field / MBA / relevant discipline
• Management Course or relevant evidenced Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical and operational experience in mental health services.
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
• Experience of working collaboratively with service users, their family and supporters.
• Managing change and introducing new ways of working for mental health teams.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring workforce support, supervision and competency across a range of professional registrations, the third and voluntary sector
• Experience at a senior management/Clinical level, collaborating and working to improve service delivery, leading and managing team leaders.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
• Experience in completing audits and investigations including preparing reports and delivering action plans.
• Experience of using improvement methodology, service improvement plans and using data effectively to guide the improvement.
• Partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of using effective teaching and learning strategies to improve clinical practice and operational delivery
• Experience management budgets and finances
• Experience managing and monitoring performance

Desirable

• Experience in managing teams and flow functions
• Experience working closely with acute care and other urgent care partners to support mental health patients
• Experience of contributing at conferences and publications.
• Experience of participating in Quality improvement, transformation and/or research projects

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the current policy context and the implications for mental health workforce, MDT working and trauma informed care.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies associated with mental health care provision
• Knowledge and understanding of Care Quality Commissions standards and the quality improvement agenda for the directorate.
• Knowledge and experience of PSIRF implementation and embedding LFPSE (Learning from Patient Safety events)
• Knowledge and understanding of processes and policies related to quality and safety
• Understanding of risk issues including Clinical and Health and Safety.
• An appreciation of the unique needs of patients from diverse cultural communities

Desirable

• Training in Coaching skills
• Awareness of evidence-based practice in specialist clinical services
• Knowledge of the national direction of travel for urgent care
• Able to work on several projects simultaneously using project management skills
• Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in a manner, which inspires confidence and respect from others.
• Able to identify key issues from complex documents and plan for operationalising

Values

Essential

• Can demonstrate compassion and sensitivity when liaising with service users, carers and the teams (made up of a multidisciplinary workforce)
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as team, prioritising work and effectively dealing with competing demands
• Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to equal opportunities and equal access with a practical approach to ensure that policies are applicable to practice
• Innovative, creative, flexible with a willingness to try something different
• Demonstrate high degree of self-awareness, able to demonstrate appropriate use of authority, providing a clear and unambiguous role within the senior management team
• Can demonstrate a high level of perseverance, being committed to seeing plans through to their conclusion within agreed time scales.

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 London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blue Star House

234-244 Stockwell Road

London

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Jack Townsend

Position: Senior Sister

Email: [email protected]

You will be required:

• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area.

• You will lead by example and inspire best practice whilst supporting your team to provide excellent care through the ethos of the Leeds Way Values.

• To assist and support the Band 7 to lead and develop an identified team of nurses within the ED ensuring professional development is maintained through timely specific Appraisal identified needs.

• To act as a clinical resource within the ED.

• To act as a positive role model.

• The successful applicant will need to demonstrate recent change management and implementation they have either led on or have been a part of, a clear understanding of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Key aims and objectives and a sound understanding of workforce management.

• To have an understanding of the Emergency Care Standard (ECS) and assist the senior management team in delivering this.

• To have a good understanding of relevant local and national health agenda items.

• Candidates will have to ensure a high level of timely care is delivered.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and flexible Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellness Team psychology provision in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The post holder will join a group of passionate psychologists who value diversity and inclusion. We are firm believers in the importance of co-designing and co-delivering with experts by experience, peer workers and partnering with third sector organisations. The team has a range of specialist interests, and experience in delivering a range of trauma specific therapies. We believe in the importance of richness in delivering secondary care services to effectively meet the needs of the population we serve, therefore integrated working with care co-ordinators from Barking and Dagenham Mental Health and Wellness Teams based at Barking Community Hospital is essential, and the post-holder will be required to work on site at least four days a week to facilitate this.

We work in tandem with the Community Psychology provision and view this as crucial in supporting the pathway and the people who need it to thrive. Trauma informed care is imperative not only for supporting people who use the services, but for the staff who work in them. We work closely with the Lead for Trauma Informed Care, and specialist trauma supervision has been set up for the pathway. The successful candidate will be joining the borough at an exciting time where they’ll have the opportunity to contribute to shaping meaningful services for those it is set up to serve.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Provide specialist psychological assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of highly complex, sensitive information.

• Undertake risk assessment and risk management for relevant individual clients and provide both general and specialist advice for professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.

• To formulate evidence based treatment plans, based on sound and current theoretical knowledge and good practice.

• Make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about a range of treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

• To involve service users and their carers in planning and delivery of care.

Interventions and Treatments

• To provide psychological intervention to service users experiencing complex and severe mental health problems.
• To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice.
• Implement a range of highly specialist psychological interventions.
• To work jointly with MDT colleagues to deliver effective and individualised care and treatment.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

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Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

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Job title: Psychological Professional Lead

Contact Number: 0300 555 1014

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD

Desirable

• Please see JD

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD

Desirable

• Please see JD

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Barking Community Hospital

Barking

Essex

IG11 9LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain and promote the professional image of the SoTW Pathology Services and Gateshead Health NHS Trust. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Information Security Policy. Work in compliance with the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies. Follow good laboratory practice in line with professional guidelines and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) standards. Work within the Terms and Conditions of Employment of your Trust Contract. Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and Directorate guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English and/or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• GCSE/O levels in Biology and Chemistry
• NVQ2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Experience

Essential

• Previous NHS Microbiology lab experience

Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively. Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy.

Desirable

• Computer keyboard 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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Head of Outpatients and Patient Services and front of house teams, ensure delivery of the strategic and operational plan(s)
• To provide day to day management, leadership and support to administrative staff members
• To perform local inductions and probationary reviews for all new starters within the team
• To carry out performance reviews and annual appraisals with staff members.
• Challenge, investigate and manage any staff performance concerns in accordance to the Hospital policies.
• To ensure all new staff are set up on the required systems and that all leavers have their accounts deactivated
• To assist in the training of staff on various systems and be a super user.
• Ensure departments and staff are working in compliance of the latest GDPR regulations and hospital guidelines.
• Ensure patient data capture is accurate.
• To support the administrative staff with complaints, trouble shooting, challenging/difficult customers and/or situations.
• Support the leads in investigating any billing/invoices or administrative queries.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience or qualification
• Previous management/supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a customer service role
• Able to work within a team.
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Team building skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to develop, implement and manage change
• IT literate to include windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Professional and committed to the highest standard of customer care.
• Good telephone manner
• Committed to working with the appointed managers
• Ability to be accurate in all aspects of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

The role holder possesses generalised knowledge to inform their understanding of the job role and specific knowledge related to tasks or activities within their scope of role. This may include cross professional knowledge. Through their practice, they must demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, policy, and legislation, including where legal and ethical issues are relevant to their scope of role.

The role holder is able to make fact-based judgements requiring a comparison of options to effectively perform tasks and activities. The role holder will undertake well defined, familiar tasks. In some instances, workload is likely to include some complexity, but supervision and guidance should be available to assure safety. The role holder will demonstrate effective application of problem solving and planning skills and a broad skill base related to their practice. They will be required to document care appropriately, detailing actions taken, where support has been sought from suitably qualified practitioners or where concerns have been escalated. They engage in, promote and support others to undertake routine audits or surveys relevant to their work.

The role holder is able to independently plan tasks and workload activities whilst ensuring that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established protocols. Their practice will reflect the principles of woman and family centred care. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times. They will prioritise their own workload and may be responsible for planned care and tasks delegated from a registered or Level 4 practitioner. Depending upon the level of complexity and risk present, the role holder may exercise an appropriate degree of autonomy, ensuring they present themselves in a credible and competent manner at all time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Level 2 healthcare or equivalent

Desirable

• Clinical experience

Experience

Essential

• Clinical NHS healthcare experience

Desirable

• Completion of care certificate

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QEH

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of education, numerate, literate with good analytical skills (E)
• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or equivalent training and or demonstrable work-based knowledge & experience (E)
• Practical knowledge of public sector tendering process and contract management (E)

Desirable

• Formal project management experience (D)
• Knowledge and understanding of contract law (D)
• Full membership of CIPS (MCIPS) (D)
• Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of Contract and public accountability (D)
• Broad knowledge of healthcare products/procedures (D)

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of principles, methods, techniques and tools for effective analysis (E)
• Significant experience of negotiation with suppliers and customers (E)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) (E)
• Experience working with electronic purchasing and supply chain management systems (E)
• Experience of managing staff (E)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large complex organisation such as NHS hospital environment or equivalent (D)
• Experience in achieving contractual cost reductions and/or other contributions (D)
• Proven track record of managing contracts and work to regulations required. (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to Job Description

Desirable

• Please refer to Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• As a Call Handler you will be the first point of contact for patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals managing urgent and non-urgent cases when they call to make referrals, ask for medical advice and enquire about appointments.
• Using EMIS Web, you will be tasked with gathering information on the patients condition and ensuring they are directed to the most appropriate healthcare professional or service, in some cases advising on how to manage their symptoms at home using Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Work as part of an Integrated Community Team, and you will work with non-clinical and clinical colleagues, including healthcare professionals such as nurses and physiotherapists.
• In this role you will use advanced listening and probing skills, to ensure that every patient is provided with clear advice and signposted correctly.
• Ability to deal with anxious or upset patients and or relatives who are experiencing traumatic events.
• Ensure accurate and timely updating and inputting of patient details, appointments and information into clinical records (EMIS).
• Support the team through effective performance reporting and data management.
• Responsible for collating data and producing relevant reports.
• To provide a range of administration and clerical support including those resulting from telephone calls.
• Responsible for processing supplies orders.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS system.
• Knowledge of medical terms.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Competent with IT, with proven keyboard skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Standard/NVQ in Business and Administration or the equivalent experience.
• GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years office experience.
• Efficient Typing Skills.
• Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in a clerical post.
• Good standard of written and verbal English.
• Previous customer service experience as in experience of working with the general public, dealing with face-to-face and/or telephone enquires.
• Experience of a full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging meetings.
• Experience of handling confidential information.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS or a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of local health services.
• Experience of minute taking.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

NE31 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ENT Outpatient HCA will assist in delivering high-quality care to patients within an outpatient ENT clinic.

This role involves supporting ENT physicians, managing patient care tasks, assisting with procedures, and ensuring smooth operation of the clinic.

The HCA will also be involved in performing administrative and clinical duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have right to work in UK.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience within ENT.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working within NHS.

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

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Lime St

Liverpool

L1 1JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.

Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work.

Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes.

Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.

Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.

Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.

Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests.

Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate

Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood.

Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.

Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary,

Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.

Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary.

The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs
• A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS

Desirable

• Pro-active approach to team building

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
• Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate(s), eg Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health
• Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Desirable

• Interest in oral health promotion
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry
• Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out routine and deep cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, including wards, departments, corridors, and patient areas
• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with NHS cleaning specifications and infection prevention standards
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, fixtures, fittings, and equipment using appropriate cleaning products and methods
• Maintain patient environments, including bed spaces, bathrooms, and isolation rooms, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical, domestic, and hazardous waste in accordance with Trust policies
• Replenish cleaning supplies, consumables, and PPE as required
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks (daily, weekly, periodic) and respond to ad hoc cleaning requests
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or risks promptly to supervisors
• Follow all infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures, including use of PPE and colour-coded cleaning systems
• Work as part of a team to meet service delivery standards and deadlines
• Support outbreak/incident cleaning, including enhanced cleaning during infection control situations
• Maintain accurate cleaning records and documentation where required
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, including safe use of equipment and manual handling procedures
• Provide a courteous, respectful service to patients, visitors, and staff at all times
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll have the opportunity to work flexible bank shifts at Cygnet Old Leigh House.

Old Leigh House supports men living with a learning disability and complex needs. The team can also support those who have mental and physical health needs, as well as behaviours that may challenge and a history of offending.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £13.00 per hour + 12.1% Annual l eave allowance
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Leigh-on-Sea

SS9 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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