Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language, minimum C grade, or equivalent.
• Typewriting / word processing RSA 2 or equivalent.
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within clinical teams or settings
• Knowldege and experience of IT systems including databases, and Microsoft applications.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of anatomy in relation to the gastrointestinal tract
• Requirements of the Data Protection, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation, Health and Safety Acts and their application in the workplace.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NCIC Hospital systems including Silverlink PAS, ICE

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent organisation skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Compassionate and tactful

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to expand skills and experience within the speciality team
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 5HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ graduate diploma or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a physiotherapist
• Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty areas

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Membership of special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of relevant clinical guidelines
• Broad range of clinical experience at a Band 5 level or above
• Experience of working in an acute, hospital based setting, including working within an MDT
• Experience of working with patients with Neurological Conditions
• Presentations to a range of groups
• Supervision of more junior staff, assistants and/students
• Active participation in an audit or project work
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
• Experience of weekend working and emergency on-call working

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work autonomously and use initiative
• Evidence of specialist clinical skills and core Physiotherapy skills
• Effective clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to reflect on and appraise own practice
• Effective verbal communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues.
• Effective written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to manage clinical caseload and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines
• Ability to be proactive in service development
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately
• Computer literate, to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, including assertiveness
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive attitude to change; able to facilitate change within teams
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's 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 outstanding Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Broughton Lodge. This is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and a learning disability who may present with behaviours that may be of concern.

Working shift pattern

Days - 8am until 8pm

Nights - 8pm until 8am

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways.

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

You'll 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? We'll offer you

£13.00 per hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour)

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings and 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.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

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

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations

Values

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Support and demonstarte PTHB values
• Able to work autonomously

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work and relate to children and special needs
• Ability to use initiative in emergency situations
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Ability to prioritise and organise clinc/surgery
• Self motivated and able to motivate patients
• Team player

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Self management and planning skills
• Experience of commitment to QA and Audit

Experience

Essential

• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required

Qualification / Knowledge

Essential

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon Hospital

Cerrigcochion Rd

Brecon

LD3 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RMN NMC registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of working therapeutically with individuals following self-harm
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Mental Health Act and their use in the general hospital
• Knowledge of the clinical and demographic risk factors associated with self-harm and suicide

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of effective organisational and time management skills
• Skills in assessing, planning implementing and evaluating mental health nursing interventions
• Ability to interact therapeutically with distressed and/or disturbed individuals and/or those in crisis
• Skills in interacting effectively with colleagues from a range of specialties and departments

Health, safety and security

Essential

• Knowledge of Nursing and Psychiatric interventions with patients in an acute phase of mental illness /distress
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management particularly in relation to suicide

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol and Weston

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert

• Be competent in all aspects of the theatre practitioner role within the scope of either anaesthetics, scrub or recovery
• Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures
• Participate in all safety procedures including safety briefings and WHIO Safer Surgery checklist, swab needle and instrument counts, management of clinical specimens etc.
• To contribute to effective patient flow by actively progressing patient treatment and safe and timely discharge or transfer
• To communicate effectively (and maintain confidentiality) with patient carers and the multidisciplinary team. To give written and verbal advice and information to patients and carers.
• Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where an anaesthetic service is required.
• Take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within the department including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
• Take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment
• Ensure that the department is clean at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
• Supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
• Support Theatre Managers in developing and reviewing policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and substances hazardous to health in the department

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse or ODP with current live NMC/ HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Attained competencies in Anaesthetics/ Scrub/ Recovery roles

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
• Post basic specialist qualification eg: perioperative modules, Surgical First Assistant

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in a perioperative environment within the last 18-24 months
• Experience across a range of surgical specialties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/ HCPC code of professional conduct and current issues
• Ability to organise own workload, time management/Basic Problem solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide - Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol and Weston

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our team at HMP Leeds a category B male prison located in Leeds. HMP Leeds is a busy remand prison, so we have a high turnover of inmates, which makes for a fast paced, challenging, but exciting environment!

Hours

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, both day and night shifts.

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary of £43,609 - £49,175 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General

Act as a facilitator / supervisor for trainees

Attend continuing education and training provision relevant to the post.

Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council requirements, organisational needs and service priorities Participate in near miss audits and suggest improvement ideas to support safe pharmacy practice.

Participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3
• GPHC Registration

Experience

Desirable

• Post Registration Pharmacy Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters / Ashford Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare infrastructure, engineering, estates, programme management)
• Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge developed through significant post-qualification experience
• Equipping Lead - NWUHG NHP The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust August 2026 Person specification Criteria Essential/ Desirable Means of assessment A I Q Qualifications/training and professional development Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare infrastructure, engineering, estates, programme management) E ? ? Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge developed through significant post-qualification experience E ? ? Recognised project/programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Relevant professional membership (e.g. Engineering, Estates, Project/Programme Management).

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading large-scale, complex capital or infrastructure programmes, ideally within healthcare or a comparable environment
• Experience of managing multi-million-pound budgets, including financial planning, forecasting and control
• Expert knowledge of FF&E planning, equipping strategy, specification, procurement and lifecycle management
• Advanced understanding of NHS capital planning, business case development and programme governance

Desirable

• Experience in New Hospital Programme or equivalent major capital programme.
• Good understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations within healthcare infrastructure.

Aptitude

Essential

• Acts as a visible and credible senior role model, demonstrating organisational values
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience and sound judgement in complex environments
• Able to negotiate effectively and influence outcomes at senior level

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of FF&E planning, equipping strategy, specification, procurement and lifecycle management.
• Advanced understanding of NHS capital planning, business case development and programme governance.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen including lifecycle costing and value-for-money decision making.
• Demonstrable ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising expert judgement in complex situations.

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information.

The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important.

NHS experience isnotessential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Previous Cleaning experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning guidelines
• Previous Hotel Services experience
• NHS experience
• Understanding of COSHH. Understanding of the NHS Cleaning Standards.

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Good standard of communication written and spoken English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Bridge House at Fant Oast Detoxification Unit

Fant Oast, Upper Fant Lane

Maidstone

ME16 8DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Day to day and training of Quality Control (QC) Scientists / Technicians.
• Lead and perform QC chemistry testing including In-process testing, Finished product testing, Container/closure tests and QC sample analysis.
• Manage QC chemistry testing - raw materials (RM), consumables/ packaging/ components (CPCs), in process testing, finished products in compliance with the pharmacopoeia and any other samples (e.g. filters, water samples), including appropriate sampling plans.
• Release raw materials and CPC for use in production of aseptic medicines.
• Contribute to the MMC facilitys strategy to cleaning validation including managing residue testing.
• Manage filter integrity testing for production processes.
• Develop stability test plans in agreed with ICHQ1 and perform stability and ongoing stability tests, ensuring appropriate sample management.
• Collaborate with the QC Lab Manager to obtain required documents for supplier approval of raw materials and CPCs.
• Manage QC documentation, including SOPs, worksheets, and QC reports.
• Oversee QC equipment qualification, calibration, repairs and servicing.
• Support QC validation scientists as directed with new analytical methods.
• Ensure appropriate management, validation, and storage of QC reference standards, reference samples, and retention samples.
• Manage lab stocks including reagents and implement an expiry monitoring plan.
• Act as Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) lead for QC, including ensuring QC data integrity, leading QC deviations and Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, managing change control processes (QC assessment) and implementing Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate QC data recording, trending, and statistical analysis, including use of lab databases (e.g. LIMS), sample management, and labelling.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• Degree in relevant scientific discipline e.g. chemistry, pharmacy.

Desirable

• Professional Registration.
• Post graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Analysis.
• Post graduate qualification in Quality Assurance / GMP.
• Management Qualification.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Post qualification experience in the analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical quality control as per British Pharmacopoeia requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing laboratory safety requirements. e.g. COSHH.

Desirable

• Experience of using Quality Management Systems, including, leading out-of-specification investigation, root cause analysis tools, change controls, document management.
• Experience in QC testing requirements of sterile medicines as per Annex 1.
• Experience in line management.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outpatient HCA- Gynaecology

I am currently on the hunt to find passionate individuals to join our team here at 18 Week Support!

• Total flexibility: Work when it suits you fit shifts around your NHS or other commitments
• Competitive rates: Earn great pay for your expertise.
• Ongoing opportunities: Keep those sessions coming, full-time or part-time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Record and monitor patient observations, including:
• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Temperature
• Respiratory rate
• Oxygen saturations
• Height and weight
• Assist clinicians during outpatient procedures such as:
• Colposcopy
• Hysteroscopy
• Endometrial biopsy
• Cervical procedures
• Coil (IUD/IUS) insertion and removal
• Prepare clinical areas and equipment before clinics.
• Clean and restock treatment rooms and clinical areas.
• Assist with specimen collection, labelling and transportation in line with policy.
• Report changes in patient condition to a registered nurse immediately.

Essential Experience

Essential

• Current experience working within a surgical setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
• Proven NHS experience.
• Experience working within clinics or theatre environments is desirable.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

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

Suite 1 Station House

Central Way

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To autonomously manage and provide highly specialist intervention, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and highly specialist SLT management for patients with acute, acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence-based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

2. To provide highly specialist input into policies and protocols regarding the management of patients on the Speech and Language Therapy Acute Team and wider service.

3. To act as a link between all SLTs involved in treating patients in Acute and Frailty beds to ensure the patient receives treatment from the most appropriate therapist and that knowledge and resources are shared across the service.

4. To act as a link with the other therapy professions to develop the process for planning rehabilitation goals and programmes for relevant patients on these acute wards.

5. To provide accurate appropriate and current information for clients and their carers to enable autonomy and choice where possible.

6. To carry out instrumental assessments (VF/FEES) and assist in the training and supervision of other SLT staff in these assessments.

7. To liaise effectively and work collaboratively with the relevant multidisciplinary teams to plan and facilitate appropriate management.

8. To attend clinical meetings/ward rounds/case conferences where appropriate.

9. To maintain an active liaison role, including SLT colleagues in the acute and community sector, members of the in-patient and community multidisciplinary teams, GPs, other members of the primary health care team, local authority services and voluntary organisations, ensuring consultation and feedback.

10. To carry out joint assessments with other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate.

11. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

12. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

13. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form.

14. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff.

15. To instigate referrals, when appropriate, to internal/external agencies and to liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients.

16. To assist with clinical cover in other areas as required.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To be responsible for prioritising and managing own caseload. To support the Acute SLT Clinical Lead in overseeing the organisation of the acute caseload across the SLT service, identifying shortfalls and risk.

2. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC.

3. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

4. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

5. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

6. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

7. To comply with departmental procedures and policies and contribute to developments in clinical effectiveness, including risk management

Leadership

1. To jointly lead the Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team at PRUH provide clinical support and supervision to junior therapists within the team.

2. To assist in the ordering and be responsible for the accurate record keeping, safe-keeping and maintenance of therapy equipment, in line with standards and policy, including infection control.

3. To assist in the co-ordination of Acute Frailty and Elderly SLT team objectives and projects.

4. To attend and participate in Kings SLT and Multiprofessional team meetings as appropriate.

5. To develop care protocols and standards relating to the delivery of the SLT Acute Frailty and Elderly service.

Education and Training

1. To participate in nurse dysphagia screen training programme run by the SLT department.

2. To take part in the clinical training for SLT students as agreed and appropriate including preparation for and participation in practical exams.

3. To participate in the SLT Department in service training programme.

4. To pursue an active programme of continuing professional development including feedback to the team on any courses or conferences attended.

Governance / Quality Control

1. To maintain and record an active programme of continuing professional development, including feeding back to colleagues on any courses or conferences attended.

2. To make recommendations on service development and governance.

3. To be an active member of relevant special interest groups.

4. To participate regularly in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research

5. To undertake specific departmental audit projects and contribute to departmental research where appropriate

Research and Service Development

1. To lead and participate in relevant audit activity within Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

2. To participate in research initiatives in the relevant area.

3. To publish and disseminate information which results from research and audit activity.

People Management and Performance

1. Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.

2. Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.

3. Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.

General

1. The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

2. To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

3. To live and role model the Kings Values we are a kind and respectful team.

4. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

5. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

6. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

7. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly always complied with.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of adult acquired neurological and medical disorders in a medical, health & ageing and acute care setting, including managing own swallowing and communication caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• The management of patients presenting with dementia and disorders which impact on communication, cognition / behavioural feeding
• Experience of risk identification and management including multidisciplinary liaison and decision making.
• Experience of audit within specialism
• Experience of specialist assessment and differential diagnosis with a complex caseload
• Previous experience of clinical supervision of others, including supporting approaches with appropriate theoretical models of management

Education and Qualification

Essential

• BSc or recognised post graduate MSc or diploma in speech and language therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Postgraduate training in communication disorders and aphasia therapy
• Active member of RCSLT CEN or equivalent
• Postgraduate short courses in language, cognition and motor speech disorders and swallowing specifically to frailty assessment and management
• Postgraduate training in management of dysphagia, including training and experience in instrumental assessment of swallowing skills (Videofluoroscopy and / or FEES)

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Attended leadership & management training course(s)

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken
• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate ability to lead designated clinical area
• Clinical supervision and line management skills
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Ability to work at a senior level in partnership with other professionals and agencies
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate highly specialist treatment packages
• Excellent observational and analytical skills
• Ability to undertake complex assessment and make differential diagnoses
• Ability to communicate complex and emotive information, including where there are barriers to understanding
• Ability to plan and implement treatment programmes
• Good organisational and time management ability
• Ability to plan and prioritise own autonomous caseload within professional guidelines and policies
• Able to work flexibly, under pressure and to use appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS changes and professional issues
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Good auditory and perceptual skills
• Interest in developing research audit skills
• Excellent IT Skills including data and presentation packages
• Evidence of professionally written and spoken public presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Hours

This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

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Support from the wider team

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Caledonian Rd

Islington

London

Middlesex

N7 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Management & Security

• Oversee day-to-day network performance, including security, user administration, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.

• Plan and execute periodic technology refreshes, while managing warranties, support contracts, operating systems, and software licensing compliance.

• Maintain robust business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience plans for all networking services.

• Create and maintain accurate, up-to-date technical documentation across all system management processes

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

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to interpret and advice on national NHS guidance and policy on ICT systems, services and standards, and to adopt/adapt local policy accordingly

Networking experience

Essential

• Three years proven experience in a specialist technician role in networking technologies.
• Experience of designing appropriate resilience and business continuity of networking technologies

Desirable

• ITIL
• Holding a range of professional training certifications for networking technologies

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Evidence of significant personal development through formal courses and/or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eureka Park

Eureka place Medical Centre

Ashford

TN25 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role supports people to take control of their own recovery journey, enabling transitions across, out of and beyond services.

We embed recovery-focused language and a culture of co-production, shared learning and strength-based approaches, creating safe spaces and recovery-focused opportunities. The role provides students with learning experiences which promote self-care, recovery, and wellbeing.

As a Locality Coordinator you will have knowledge of your locality, its needs, and the services within the geographical area. You will work in a key role co-facilitating courses, supporting students, facilitators, and coordinating course delivery alongside an innovative team. The role includes managing people with lived expertise of facing and overcoming mental health challenges, and engaging external stakeholders.

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the defining features of a recovery college and the ethos, Awareness of a range of different training and facilitation methods
• Ability to teach and facilitate subjects related to recovery and self-management
• Good range of IT skills including use of excel & power-point
• Organisational skills and ability to time manage training, managerial and administrative demands
• Excellent interpersonal and written skills
• Ability to deliver training and effective learning outcomes

Desirable

• Attended Recovery College Courses/Workshops

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing professionally with people experiencing difficult situations
• Current experience and evidence of using lived experience in a work/voluntary capacity
• Personal/close relational experience of health & Wellbeing recovery and use of supportive services
• Able to communicate with people at all levels within the organisation

Desirable

• Experience working in an educational/ training establishment

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Evidence of study at Diploma Level and 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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern and Coastal Area Offices

St Martin's Hospital, Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ensure services are organised to enable the delivery of safe and high quality patient care

keep all patient/team and ward records up to date

act as the first point of contact to all visitors to the ward, including patients, relatives/carers and MDT members

respond to phone calls from relatives/carers and professionals

monitor, order and put away all ward stocks/equipment

act as a fire warden

contribute to ward audit and service improvements

attend meetings , take minutes and distribute these to the wider team

ensure safe and appropriate referrals as part of the patient discharge pathway

contribute to clinical governance, infections control and ward assurance standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• ECDL
• Understanding of trust policies and procedures
• Customer care qualification
• NVQ level1/2/3 qualification
• Basic CPR/Moving and Handling/Fire/Food Hygiene

Experience, knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of PAS system for admissions, transfers and discharges
• Good Keyboard Skills/IT Skills
• Good Customer care 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Road

Hexham

NE46 1QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative/office experience
• Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience

Skills

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
• Audio Typing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
• Medical Terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard*
• An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview

Desirable

• Vocational qualification level 3

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to work in a team. Good communication skills. Ability to work flexibly Smart and professional Appearance

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for an in-depth job description and person specification.

For more information about this role or to book an informal visit, please contact Jane Loxam via email.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
• Previous experience in a secretarial / administrative role
• Experience of using EPR (Electronic Patient Records)

Desirable

• Experience of working in health service
• Knowledge / experience of PAS
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good general education

Desirable

• RSA II typing/Word processing or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals. Saint Lukes Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess and develop treatment plans for service users within the specialist in-patient setting presenting with communication needs and/or dysphagia. This may include those with additional sensory and/or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour

To be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness

To provide line management and supervision to junior Speech and Language Therapists and/or Assistant Therapy Practitioners.

To work with and be available to other SLTs, assistant therapy practitioners and students for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required

To work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care plan

To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carer

To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomes

To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication

To be skilled and confident in facilitating group work with service users

To undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual service users

To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decisions about their care

To contribute to case formulations as part of the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Post graduate training/experience in learning disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
• Detailed knowledge of evidence-based practice and its contribution to practice governance
• Extensive clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of advanced clinical skills
• Ability to facilitate therapist, generic technician and student development through effective supervision
• Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Leadership and first line management experience

Desirable

• Participation in research projects and audit
• Experience of working in a relevant in-patient setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elm ward

Kingfisher Court

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am- Late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care.

To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments)

Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects.

To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required.

To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times.

Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.

Desirable

• ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
• Psychosocial interventions

Experience and Attainments

Essential

• Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
• Post registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
• Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
• Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process
• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community
• Experience of delivering evidence based care

Desirable

• Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting problems in adult mental health, their implications for both practices and clinical management
• Professional Code of Conduct
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Clinical risk assessment and management in a community setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of parenting literature and its application
• Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation.
• Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Skills to use and give supervision effectively
• Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and treatment of individual, couples, and families requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Skills in applying theory to practice and ability to use a range of models in formulating community care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team
• Ability to work with diverse communities in a wide variety of contexts
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, empathic and reassuring skills are required
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situation including; staff and organisational problems; safeguarding; family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of self-harm
• Ability to cope with verbal abuse and to recognise and diffuse potential physical abuse from service users.
• Ability to apply practice governance as appropriate to maintain ethical and effective clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Assessing and monitoring physical health care

Desirable

• Substantial IT skills

Communication and People Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an ageappropriate level - complex, technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS
• Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others.

Organisational skills

Essential

• Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording.
• Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and Trust policies.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

Upton Road

Watford.

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Help to ensure the Service Desk attains and seeks to improve internally set and customer facing targets.

- Monitor and action the IT Service Desk queue for the team, efficiently responding to queries within agreed Service Level Agreements. Customers/Users should be kept informed of progress.

- Escalate customer issues and requests to Service Desk Supervisors.

- Assess the impact and urgency of calls to enable appropriate prioritisation in line with Service Level Agreements

- Champions a customer-focused approach and the delivery of high-quality products that respond to customers needs.

- Participate in the review and resolution of major incidents where required

- Assist in the maintenance of IT asset inventories as required.

- Be able to work within other IT Service Desk teams as required by the needs of the service.

- Prepared to undertake and complete tasks outside of their job description on an as-required basis in response to business demands.

- Undertake other duties that are considered to be within the general scope of this post as required by the Service Desk Supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 or more GCSE level qualifications including English and Mathematics at grade A to C or equivalent. Exposure to ITIL Practice Evidence of technical training to first level support.

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working providing second line support for IT Systems in a complex IT support environment using ITIL principles.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment providing second line support for IT Systems in a complex IT support environment using ITIL principles.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of supporting a broad range of IT equipment and services including desktops, printers and network environments.

Desirable

• LOA NHS MAIL Administration
• Strong knowledge of National NHS applications

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 Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

St. James's House / hybrid working

Salford

M6 5FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1 Undertakes assessment of the needs of the patient and family/carers, and discusses these with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as indicated.

1.2. Liaises and works closely with the senior IPU nursing team and members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist palliative care nursing skills within individualised care pathways.

1.3. Implements care based on the initial assessment and ongoing assessments, communicating changes in the patients condition to relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team.

1.4. Demonstrates a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to palliative care patients to ensure that physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met.

1.5. Understands physiological and psycho-social processes that indicate the need for therapeutic interventions and reacts appropriately and safely to the potential outcomes of such interventions. 1.6. Communicates with the patient, family/carers, and the multi-disciplinary team, to facilitate continuity and consistency of effective care.

1.7. Completes documentation relating to patient care and takes a role in developing and improving nursing documentation.

1.8. Assesses the information required by the patient and family/carers. Produces and uses appropriate formats to ensure optimum understanding of identified holistic care needs.

1.9. Enables the patient and family/carers to participate in the planning of care, where appropriate. Assists with teaching and provides support in preparation for all palliative care treatment needs.

2. Managerial

2.1. In the absence of members of the senior nursing team, and in rotation with other Senior Staff Nurses, takes charge of the In-Patient Unit.

2.2. In the absence of members of the senior nursing team, maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitate a team approach for nursing interventions and multi-disciplinary team working.

2.3. Helps foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale through mutual regard and respect.

2.4. Acts as a mentor / supervisor / assessor to provide support and a positive learning environment to new and junior staff within the IPU.

2.5. Is aware of all Hospice policies and procedures and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that these are observed.

2.6. Works closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that clinical standards of care are achieved and participates in the audit of clinical care.

2.7. Promotes a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

3. Educational

3.1. Maintains awareness of current advances and research, and uses educational opportunities, to maintain the highest standards of specialist palliative care offered to patients and family/carers.

3.2. Educates and trains junior members of the team in the development of specialist nursing skills. 3.3. Responds to the educational needs of members of the multi-disciplinary team by imparting knowledge of the treatment and nursing care for patients requiring palliative care.

3.4. Acts as mentor / supervisor / assessor to students and junior staff and assists in the assessment of their competencies.

3.5. To carry out review and annual staff appraisals

3.6 Develops an area of special interest and knowledge related to a specific area of practice and acts as a resource to other nursing staff with regards to this, teaching as necessary

4. Professional

4.1. Ensures own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and is aware of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice

4.2. Fulfills revalidation criteria in accordance with NMC recommendations.

4.3. Positively commits to staff appraisal, performance and clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development.

4.4. Positively commits to creating a culture on the IPU that reflects the organisational values

4.5 Participates in educational programmes and specifically attends teaching identified to meet Senior Staff Nurse development aims and objectives such as leadership/managerial courses.

5. Other Responsibilities

5.1. To undertake any other such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required and to work in other locations within the hospice organisation.

5.2. Lead by example, exemplifying the Hospice values and behaviours Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant Palliative Care post registration experience or other relevant experience as a Senior Staff Nurse .
• Experience of leading a team of nurses.
• Experience of mentorship for junior staff.

Particular Skills and Aptitudes

Desirable

• Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to articulate in a clear, sensitive manner.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to develop teaching and assessing skills.
• Evidence of developing leadership skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Palliative care qualification (such as ECEPC).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in specialist palliative care.
• Assessors training.
• Evidence of post-registration courses undertaken.
• Diploma or Degree level study.

Personal Qualities and other requirements

Desirable

• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and the structure and nature of specialist palliative care services.
• Awareness of the concept of clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing to undertake internal rotation.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice.

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

Princess Alice Hospice

Address

West End Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
• Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
• Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
• Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
• Cleaning of internal glass.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
• Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
• Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience

Desirable

• Customer Service training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blyth Community Hospital

Thoroton Street

Blyth

NE24 1DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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