Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Be responsible for providing clinical care to a defined caseload of patients that require highly specialised assessment, planning and intervention skills.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment at a highly specialist level with patients on a designated caseload. This may involve the selection and application of standardised and non-standardised assessment, along with evidence-based treatment planning and intervention.

Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, where appropriate, including effective discharge planning and onward referral.

Assess capacity of patients in order to gain valid informed consent for intervention and work within organisational policy with patients who lack capacity.

Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning, in order to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention for the patients needs.

Undertake risk assessment and manage and document risk. Advise senior and junior staff in appropriate therapeutic management of patients in relation to risk.

Work as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of settings (clinic, patients own home, school, care home, hospital, etc.) where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Responsible for the effective case-load management of a complex case-load individually and within team and allocation of work to senior and junior staff, support staff and students. This will require an overview and re-allocation of work-load on a daily basis due to changing priorities, in order to support delivery of key quality and performance targets.

Actively involved in research activities and practice development in work area; seeking out evidence-based practice, appraising, and applying knowledge as appropriate.

Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Manage departmental issues for staff within the designated service area, including workload management, holidays, sickness and performance.

Inform Clinical and Operational Service Leads of clinical caseloads, referrals, waiting lists and other statistics and information as required.

Responsible for staff supervision, including compliance for appraisals and associated personal development plans.

Responsible for the management of HR of delegated staff including sickness reviews, return to work and maternity leaves.

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

professional registation

Essential

• registered with an appropriate professional body

Essential

Essential

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as PT
• Profession specific Degree/ Diploma
• Significant post graduate experience, including experience in a relevant specialist role
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and wider system partners
• Experience of undergraduate student and/or support staff supervision
• Contribution to clinical education of junior staff, students and assistants
• Clinical supervision, including formal appraisal and objective setting
• Experience of working in the stroke therapy pathway as band 6
• Use of a range of neuro specialist treatment modalities

Desirable

• Member of specialist interest groups
• External training in specialist field
• previous community experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Daisyfield Mill

Daisyfield Business Centre,

Blackburn

BB1 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to patients across all settings. You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with up-to-date technology

Good access to communication aids/ ipads and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone

Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful you will be required to undertake a DBS check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.

To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Relevant experience post registration

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
• Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Special Skills & Knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
• Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia, voice or equivalent

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Health Professionals Council Licence to Practice

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sedgefield Community Hospital

Salters Lane

Sedgefield

STOCKTON-ON-TEES

Cleveland

TS21 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the mental health team. This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times.

Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients. As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care.

You will also;

Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment, diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long term medical conditions.

Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.

Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Essential

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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

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

Fazakerley

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Trainee Clinical Coder opportunity available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Must have A-level or equivalent in a Biology based subject
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Must have completed a UK Clinical Coding Foundation/Standards Course
• Educated to degree level
• Keyboard skills to ECDL level 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.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Wirral

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of team work
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Emergency Department, Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the development of the departmental services and improveefficiency in recording the data on the ED iPM and Whiteboard systems on a daily basis.To assist Administration Manager in the completion of Allocate andthe department weekly Rotas.To monitor data input and produce statistics as required. To assist in a program of work sampling to achieve more accurate performance standards and instil a greater sense of responsibility in each employee.Initiate audit/validation of information from the ED iPM and Whiteboard systems.To ensure all clerical staff adhere to the Trust Behavioural Standards and are aware of the importance of their role in achievement of NHS TargetSupport clerical Team Leaders on day to day supervision of clerical staff within the ED reception area.To assist in the departmental induction program for each employee.To undertake data audits/validation on a daily basis.To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner with due regard to Health & Safety.To assist Administration Manager in the recruitment and selectionprocess.In the absence of the Administration Manager to complete staff variation lists for the clerical staff and ED Medical SecretariesTo assist in yearly appraisals.To prepare and deliver training programs on the agreed policies for operational procedures and systems procedures To participate in updating and maintaining all relevant operational policies and procedures documentation and to ensure its availability and usage via the Trusts Intranet service.Responsible for the training off all new staff in the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuing development
• Significant database training
• General education to A level standard or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Experience of managing staff and resources
• Significant knowledge and experience of data collection and analysis
• An understanding of data quality
• Demonstrate experience of working to deadlines

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience in an acute setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and control blocks of work
• Developed interpersonal skills with ability to form positive working relationships
• Ability to work to own initiative
• Ability to deliver services within allocated resources
• Innovative and responsive to change

Other

Essential

• Can do attitude with determination, resilience and ability to withstand pressure including demanding/conflicting priorities
• Able to work flexibly
• Willingness to undertake further training as and when required

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

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be working within the Acute Care Team Critical Care Outreach service at East Lancashire Hospital Trust and will be banded appropriate to knowledge and skills. Those banded as 6 will be expected to work towards band 7 and will undertake appropriate training and development required for this post. The main roles and responsibilities will sit with in the management of deteriorating patients outside of the critical care unit and will facilitate admission avoidance, safe transfer and management of those patients identified for safe step down outside of the critical care. Additional to this the role requires the delivery of education around deteriorating patients, core role on the cardiac arrest team and daily case load of AKI patients. The post covers both the acute and peripheral Burnley site and the remote management of patients in the community sites as an out of hours service.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current first level NMC registration or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification
• Medicines management competency
• Acute Speciality qualification

Desirable

• Degree or working towards
• Evidence of CPD level 7
• Leadership training
• ALS
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (essential for band 7 post)
• Assessment diagnostic qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience, ideally within critical care or acute setting
• Demonstration of evidence based practice
• Evidence of ability to apply critical care skills outside of the critical care environment
• Evidence of appropriate delegation and leadership skills
• Understanding of change management
• Recognition of own limitations

Desirable

• Involvement in project work
• Evidence of conflict management skills
• Involvement in guideline development
• Evidence of leadership or management skills
• Ability to provide feedback
• Proven track record of teaching experience

Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective team worker
• Ability to identify learning needs
• Able to respond to stressful situations
• Flexibility to work across divisions and teams
• Supportive of junior staff
• Drive to continuously improve

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Can demonstrate ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessment
• Working knowledge of the current NHS agenda and issues
• Ability to work independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage own workload
• Computer literate
• Commitment to education and training programmes

Desirable

• Experience within a Leadership Role

Other

Essential

• Ability to work across the 24 hour period

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospital Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *GCSE Equivalent in English and Maths
• *Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• *Relevant Catering qualifications
• *Higher Catering Education
• *Other Education

Experience

Essential

• *Health and Safety or willingness to undertake in induction period
• *Food Hygiene Regulations or willingness to undertake in induction period
• *Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role

Desirable

• *Previous Catering Work Experience
• *Previous Hospital or Care Experience
• *Catering related knowledge
• *Allergy Training

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Literate with basic I.T skills
• *Read and understand written documentation
• *Verbally communicate with people
• *Presentable
• *Work in large teams
• *Able to work in hot and cold environments
• *Time keeping

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Some of the duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the Associate Director of Midwifery & Neonatal Services role and its purpose within the service; they are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level of the post, to support the smooth running of the services.
• To ensure robust governance systems and processes are in place, striving for excellence by embedding learning from incidents and complaints.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external relationships is essential to the delivery of a safe and high-quality service, influencing public health, health visiting, safeguarding, social care, mental health services, and service users as key partnerships.
• Assist the DoM in interpreting national policy and strategy and supporting the Trusts response to Maternity Transformation initiatives, helping to ensure effective local implementation across maternity and midwifery services.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Registered midwife with the NMC with evidence of personal and professional commitment to CPD in line with revalidation requirements.
• An understanding of Integrated Governance and practical approaches to implementation.
• Evidence of working at a senior level leading change initiatives.
• Knowledge and understanding of Neonatal services
• Knowledge and understanding of education and research issues in an acute Trust.
• Evidence of previous budgetary management and business planning.
• Able to demonstrate up-to-date clinical expertise and competence and expert proven knowledge of Maternity and Neonatal services.
• Evidence of knowledge understanding of the current issues in maternity and neonatal nursing policy and practice.
• A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment, including staff management and financial management.
• Experience of recruitment and retention issues, workforce planning and capacity management.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, written and verbal reports.
• Evidence of ability to confront complex and challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach. oEvidence of having managed and developed a team effectively. oEvidence of involvement in Child Safeguarding Cases and management of difficult pre and post antenatal care issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of experience of working strategically both regionally and nationally.

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Educated to Master's Degree (or equivalent)
• Evidence of further academic / personal development
• Evidence of formal management/leadership training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Well-developed inter-personal and communication skills
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others
• Critical Analytical Skills
• Well-developed presentation skills
• Politically astute
• Strong patient/customer focus
• Ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate focus, tenacity and flexibility.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to chair meetings
• Ability to network both internally and externally
• Tenacity and determination to succeed
• Assertive and confident
• Able to work in a challenging, busy environment whilst meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to relate to and influence other senior nurses, clinical staff and managers
• Time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Team Player

Other

Essential

• Takes part in the senior midwifery on call rota to support the Maternity service out of hours. o
• Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Previous Domestic Experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oversee the conduct/ contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and on-going assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback.

Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business.

Report and document incidents as required.

Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon findings.

Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt, storage of medicines in medicine cupboard.

Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance.

Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached

Person Specification

Esential Criteria

Essential

• Professional health or social care qualification e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, RMN, RNLD and registration with relevant governing body Qualification at degree level or equivalent Experience in managing and resolving conflicts between professionals and teams In-depth knowledge of Crisis working.
• Extensive experience in leadership role In depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health Experience of working in the community settings in a senior practitioner role. Experience of working with service users with complex care needs requiring higher levels of expertise. Understanding and knowledge of Crisis Care Concordat and associated strategy. Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedures Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with senior medical nursing social and clinical staff. Experience in developing relationships and working in partnership with statutory agencies at a management level. Extensive knowledge and experience of organisation development. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through formal presentation to others. Negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations, including the resolution of complaints which may involve diffusion of hostility and aggression. Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed To demonstrate a 'can do' approach that is practical, decisive and has a positive outcome. Ability to embrace and champion change Experience of managing budgets Skills in motivating staff Experience of social care management Experience of service user and carer initiatives and engagement Ability to empathise with clients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation Skills in analysing service, organisational and staffing issues. Skills in analysing highly complex facts and conflicting information. Keyboard and computer literacy skills Car driver To work full internal rotation (12 hour shifts)
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself Ability to frequently sustain periods of prolonged concentration for data analysis, report writing etc. Ability to manage unpredictable work patterns and changing deadlines Ability to deal with exposure to highly distressing situations Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with mental health problems Evidence of user focus in the development, organisation, delivery and evaluation of care. Excellent communication skills with ability to write high level reports to a variety of audiences. Ability to ensure that teams or colleagues are supported to achieve targets. Self-awareness with the ability to understand and moderate one's own behaviour depending on the impact on others. Able to support the development of team members to achieve their potential Able to take personal responsibility for ensuring that diversity is respected and that there is genuine equality of opportunity.

Desirable Criteria

Desirable

• Degree in management
• Facilitation skills Advanced keyboard skills
• Demonstrate ability to develop services through representation at the national level

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://eput.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.

• Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

• Location: Woodrowe House, Leicestershire, LE67 9RJ

• Salary: £50,632 - £57,940 per year (DOE)

• Contract:Full time, permanent

• Reporting to: Service Manager / Director of SALT Social Care

• Professionally Accountable to: Director of SALT Social Care

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team atWoodrowe House.

Woodrowe House is a leading neurological complex care service located in the picturesque outskirts of Leicester, in Markfield. We specialise in complex care and treatment for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and expert environment for long-term and short-term care needs.

Job Purpose

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will manage a specialist caseload of individuals with complex neurological needs, assessing and supporting their Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN) and Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) needs. Acting as the lead for Speech and Language Therapy within the service, you will deliver evide nce-based assessment and intervention in line with the Cygnet SLT Pathway for Neurological Complex Care, supporting rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will work with patients across our three care pathways at Woodrowe House:

• Slow Stream Rehabilitation: Goal-focused, therapeutically-led placements for people who have stepped down from acute rehabilitation settings.

• Long-term & Maintenance: Packages designed for individuals with progressive or highly dependent needs to prevent deterioration and improve quality of life.

• Short-term Placements: Providing respite care allowing the caregiver to take a much-needed break from their duties, whilst knowing that their loved one is safe and well-supported.

The role will contribute to the delivery of person-centred care, provide specialist advice and consultation, support staff training and competency development, and lead the implementation of interventions and environmental approaches that optimise communication, swallowing function, participation, independence and quality of life for individuals with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs.

You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high-quality supervision and be supported with CPD.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)

• Competency to independently assess and manage EDS needs (essential)

• Experience in the field of acquired brain injury, neuroprogressive conditions, spinal injuries, evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge.

• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning

• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

• Excellent communication / time management skills

In return we offer:

• Salary between £50,632 - £57,940 per year (DOE)

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties

• Routine service meetings and peer support with Speech and Language Therapists

• Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit

• Paid CEN Membership

• Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities

• Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more

• Company pension scheme

• Full induction training is given

• Free meals and free at-site parking on shift

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on 07803 248 026

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Markfield

LE67 9RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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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

Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR26 8NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Among the main duties of the role

Promote and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act, duty of candour and associated policies and procedures.

Acts as named nurse for patients and hold responsibility for the development of the care documents for those patients and others in the absence of their named nurse.

Contributes to the planning, co-ordination and evaluation of clinical interventions to challenging and complex behaviours such as self-harm and aggression.

Please contact Rowan Lea if you would like to speak to a member of the nursing team or arrange a visit to the ward or have any questions in relation to the role or team.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, please Contact Modern Matron Karen Ashby or PDP Carrie Randell on 01723 384601 for further details.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be a recognised Practice Supervisor
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in using electronic systems to conduct assessments and documentation
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community 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.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prime Responsibilities

Communications & Relationship skills

• Manning of the Pathology IT Service Desk, acting as the first point of contact for all customers both within GHNT and supported third party organisations
• Ensuring that all calls are answered within the Trust First Class Hospitals standard of under 18 seconds
• Provide first level end user support to Trust and supported third party organisations where possible and appropriate, otherwise forwarding calls to the most appropriate person or organisation for second/third level support, including use of remote support tools as appropriate
• Ability to actively listen to users of the services and extract relevant information to determine their requirements or the root cause of any issues.
• Ability to show empathy for service users experiencing issues and demonstrate an understanding of the business impact caused.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of end users and support staff from multiple backgrounds and organisations, including difficult users, on potentially complex or sensitive information
• Provide a customer focused approach to ensure we deliver a responsive and effective service to users.
• Work with other support staff in the local Gateshead health community in the implementation of Service Desk facilities to support healthcare delivery.
• Liaison with support representatives of other organisations to ensure that problems are directed to the most appropriate support staff for resolution
• Working with local and national service providers to ensure that Service Desk call forwarding (seamless ticketing) is implemented between Trust Service Desk software and provider helpdesk systems
• Work collaboratively with all members of the digital teams to deliver a seamless, efficient and effective service.
• Provision of support for the laboratory information system and all associated applications
• Ability to communicate through written, electronic and verbal media at a wide range of levels, including the ability to present highly technical and/or complex concepts in readily understandable language
• Working with Trust IT department to ensure that orders are processed appropriately, and with support staff to manage installation workloads

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Educated to NVQ Level III or with equivalent experience, preferably educated to degree level or equivalent in depth experience in an IT related subject, relevant technical certifications or qualifications
• Substantial experience of end user first level support experience
• Strong customer service skills gained in dealing with a broad range of users of a service, not necessarily within IT
• Knowledge of and experience in using Service Desk software, including call transfer to other organisation helpdesk systems
• Technical knowledge of IT hardware, operating systems and end-user productivity tools
• Maintain up to date knowledge of technical hardware and software used within Pathology and supported third party organisations, including but not limited to Meditech LIMS, ICE Desktop, analyser data managers
• Familiarity with on-line technical and support resources
• Experience in using and maintaining databases
• Willingness to enhance own skill set in relation to developments in desktop technology and software environments
• Demonstrated recent development of knowledge and skills in support of the Service Desk role
• Knowledge of national coding structure including but not limited to Read Codes, SNOMED, SNOMED-CT and the Universal Test Library (UTL)
• Possess, or working towards ITIL Green Badge certification
• Possess, or working towards Service Desk Institute Service Desk Analyst qualifications
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities
• Flexible, dedicated and with the appropriate combination of practical and theoretical approaches
• Knowledge of and exposure to National developments of NHS digital projects and programmes
• Relevant NHS experience is desirable

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Manage the enrolment and maintenance of user accounts for ICE Desktop, Meditech and data managers, ensuring that starters, leavers and movers are correctly processed
• Management of the Service Desk call log in association with the second level support teams to ensure that all calls are accurately logged, and that users are appraised of call status where appropriate
• Management of hardware and software fault call logs for tracking third party support calls
• Tracking and management of all quotes, requisitions and invoices for IT related hardware and software, liaising with the Pathology IM&T Manager to ensure that appropriate technical and other standards are enforced

Responsibility for Policy & Service Development

• Responsible for following and implementing policies relating to working within the IT function
• Management of documentation, procedures and, in association with the Pathology IM&T Manager, policies relating to the operation of the pathology systems applicable to Trust and supported third party organisations
• Assist with development and assessment of new operational policies and guidelines within the IT function
• Responsible for proposing changed or updated policies relating to working within the IT function
• Work with the Pathology IM&T Manager on the implementation of pathology related solutions for the Trust

Responsibility for Financial & Physical Resources

• Responsible for the safe and secure receipt, handling and storage of expensive equipment
• Responsible for purchase of IT related assets
• Tracking and management of all orders, requisitions and invoices for IT related hardware and software, liaising with the Pathology IM&T Manager to ensure that appropriate technical and other standards are enforced

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Train Trust and other organisation staff in the use of the Service Desk system
• Supervise more junior members of staff
• Responsible for training of end users on ICE label printing devices

Responsibility for Information Resources

• Management and development of the Pathology IT hardware and software asset log on QPulse to ensure that all relevant Trust and supported third party organisation assets are accurately recorded and tracked
• Use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised procedures and policies
• Enter and retrieve Patient data using the Laboratory Information System
• Comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory data
• Daily management of the electronic results messaging solutions to ensure results are distributed to primary care requestors in a timely manner and any identified issues are resolved without significant delay
• Production of performance statistics to assist the Pathology IT in management and improvement of the support function, including the production of the necessary reports for managing third party service level agreements

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent interest in own personal development
• Educated to NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• experience of first and second line IT support
• Familiarity with use of Service Desk software systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft end user productivity applications
• Experience of using NHS/Pathology specific applications including LIMS, Order Communications, analyser data managers, QMS

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational and presentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of user
• Able to work with support staff from third party organisations
• Strong telephone call handling skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of PC hardware and operating systems, including installation, support and troubleshooting

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

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

The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimizing further re-traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma informed and evidence-based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff. By cultivating culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well-being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Secretary / Referral Administrator is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to clinicians while ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate access to secondary care services. The role involves processing referrals, managing clinical correspondence, maintaining accurate patient records, and acting as a key point of contact between patients, GPs, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

The post holder will manage referrals through NHS systems, support patients with referral enquiries, and undertake a range of medical secretarial duties including handling correspondence, actioning clinical tasks, and maintaining confidentiality at all times. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.

Previous administrative or healthcare experience is required, with NHS, General Practice, e-Referral Service (e-RS), and SystmOne experience desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, compassion, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and service improvement.

The role may require working across the four sites of ACF Medical Group to support operational needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Adaptable and flexible in a busy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Pass a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Desirable

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Place patients at the centre of everything they do.
• Work collaboratively across all three practices.
• Contribute positively to team objectives and service improvement.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative, secretarial, or healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in General Practice or the NHS.
• Knowledge of NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
• Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Understanding of NHS referral pathways and cancer referral processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

ACF Medical Group

Address

Fitzalan Medical Group

Fitzalan Road

Littlehampton

West Sussex

BN17 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Co-ordinating Care:

Provide a safe environment for staff and service users having due regard to legislative requirements.Act as an advocate for patientsContribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with service users and carers, involving them in all decisions.Maximise the effectiveness of the community nursing team, e.g. through skill mix, monthly duty rotas and training.Provide professional advice on all complaints and untoward occurrences as appropriate.Collaborates with team members to devise protocols, guidelines and policies appropriate to community nursing, seeking advice where necessary.Working and co-ordinating care in a collaborative manner with other health care professionals and agencies.Recognises and respects the role of patients and clients as partners in care and the contribution they can make to it (NMC 2002)Ensure that adequate and accurate documentation and records are maintained in accordance with NMC standards for record keeping.Develop systems that ensure continuity of care.Appropriately manage highly distressing situations.

Delivery of Care:

Contribute to the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care by completing patient held records.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care and empowermentBe aware of health and safety issues regarding the frequent handling/exposure of bodily fluids when caring for clients. (Taking blood/urine samples etc)Ensure own continuous professional developmentIdentify and use opportunities to continually develop clinical expertise.Ensure best practice when doing procedures e.g. Doppler studies, catheterisation, changing tracheotomy tubes, syringe drivers etc.Provide a safe environment for staff and service users having due regard to legislative requirements.Contributes to the equity of care for all individuals.Assist qualified staff in the delivery of planned packages of care, working to evidence based care plans.Assist in the delivery of unscheduled, unpredictable episodes of care on a regular basis, with appropriate use of initiative. Instigate emergency procedures where appropriate.Undertakes delegated care without direct supervision where appropriate. This may require the use of observational / analytical skills to monitor the health and wellbeing of clients.Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment, ensuring own safety and that of others.Contributes to the management of aggressive/abusive behaviourParticipates in the ongoing support of clients and their carers / relatives.Work in a collaborative manner with other healthcare professionals and agencies to deliver a high standard of care.Participate in the delivery of care of terminally ill / chronically ill clients and their carers / relatives using tact and diplomacy.Be aware of the health and safety issues regarding the handling/exposure to bodily fluids when caring for clients.Contributes to the promotion of Health and well being, encouraging people to view their health as a positive aspect of their lives, through planned activities and shared decision making.

Professional Duties

Effective Communication:

Impart knowledge, plans and instructions clearly and effectively.Effectively communicate with key stakeholders.Establish clear lines of communication at all levels.Express ideas clearly through oral and written presentations.Evaluate the effectiveness of channels of communication.Vary the style and content of communication to ensure understanding of individuals at all levels. Organise and conduct meetings that have a clear purpose and outcome.Foster good relationships with other departments and agencies to enhance multi disciplinary working.Communicates sometimes complex information that is both factual and relevant to patients and carers, using sensitivity and tact.Impart knowledge plans and instructions clearly and effectivelyEstablish clear lines of communication at all levelsCommunicate relevant and factual information to patients and carers, using sensitivity and tact.Contributes to the understanding of patients where there are communication difficulties.Maintain patient and professional confidentiality at all times.Report any change to patients condition to appropriate qualified member of the team at earliest opportunity.Attend and contribute to meetings held by the team and the Trust.

Managing Information:

Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.Proactively provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver.Input relevant information (Home visits, tests ordered and prescriptions written) onto CHFT computer system for other members of the CHFT to use.

Disseminate information in an appropriate and meaningful manner

Understand and abide by relevant legislation, educating others in its implications.Contributing to the development of information systems.Interpreting and critically analysing data to support the decision making process.Use of both oral and written information that facilitatesUse appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions in relation to the community nursing team.Contribute to the development of information systems.Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing)Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24 hour period.Completes documentation in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements:

Participate in clinical supervisionParticipate in research / clinical trials as requiredMaintain their professional registration with the NMCAdhere to the statutory NMC Code of Professional ConductAdhere to all CHFT policies, procedures, protocols and guidelinesAssist with the educational development of basic and post basic students.Work as a member of the primary health care team and facilitate a holistic approach to care.Audit work to aid measuring performance.Be physically fit enough to assist in the movement and handling of unconscious/disabled clients.To take responsibility for identifying risks and taking action to control them as appropriate to the postAt all times follow policies and guidelines of the Trust (and be mindful of those of other health care providers if on their premises) to negate the spread of infection to patients, staff and visitors.All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the CHFT procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact

Managerial Duties

Managing Human Resources:

Create, maintain and enhance professional relationships.Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.Contribute to leading and managing the performance of teams and individuals to achieve both team and organisational goals.Recognise and utilise the skills and knowledge of individuals.Coach others in their development and act as a mentor/preceptorContribute to the protection of individuals from abuse.Ensure professional development of staff/team members by appraising on an annual basis.Deal with grievance and disciplinary matters in an appropriate manner, following trust guidelines.

Leadership Support:

Lead the implementation of CHFT strategies as appropriate to community nursingBalance staffing resources to match activity levels.Monitor and control the use of resources through effective systems of stock control. Needles, syringes, dressings, catheter equipment etc.Recognising opportunities to facilitate innovation.Recommend improvements to services, recognising potential costs and benefitsManage change, consulting with appropriate personnel.Facilitate the effective planning and delivery of primary health care services.Prioritise often unpredictable work and manage time effectively.Enabling and empowering staff.Take responsibility to recognise potential risks and develop strategies to minimise them.Ensure full compliance with routine and urgent work streams, cross-cover for other District Nurse Community team managers. Work as a cohesive team within the locality and organisation.Collaboratively work alongside all colleagues within the organisation, acute trusts, commissioners, primary care teams and local authority colleagues.

Managing Self

Participate in regular supervision.Attend all mandatory training.Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nursing) or working towards
• Registered Nurse
• Qualification in teaching and assessing
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development with up to date CPD portfolio

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Ability to manage conflict and influence and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of MDT members within an integrated community care team
• Awareness of principles and ethos of the Trust
• Planning and organisation of self and others
• Effective communicator including negotiating, mentoring and advocacy skills
• Problem solving
• Commitment to developing self and others
• Presentation Skills

Desirable

• Experience of resources/cost effectiveness/budget management.
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation
• Experience of dealing with clinical/non-clinical incidents, risk management, compliments and complaints

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Community nursing experience with extensive knowledge credibility in Community care
• Current knowledge of local, regional and national developments in Community Nursing
• IT awareness
• Awareness of family / Patient centred care
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and its application to clinical practice
• Research and audit methodology

Desirable

• Awareness of the effects of chronic illness on client and family

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central District Nurse

Dean Clough, Bowling Mill, 4th Floor

Halifax

HX1 5AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cht.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 Substance Misuse Nurse, to join our team at HMP Moorland a Category C mens prison and Young Offenders Institution near Hatfield Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.

Hours:

• Monday to Sunday
• 30 hours per week
• Shifts are 7.30am to 5pm or 7.30am to 7.30pm on a rota basis

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,887 and £39,340 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

Bawtry Rd

Hatfield

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (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 Part time Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lindholme, a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.

Working as part of a really strong team, who all really supportive of each other, and work with all multi-disciplinary teams. Opportunity to practice and develop across the PPG pathway, bespoke management training offered and parking on-site.

Hours

27 hours a week, working 7.30am-5.30pm, 3 x 9 hr shifts. Will include no more than 2 weekends a month.

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,704.00 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

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bawtry Road

Hatfield Woodhouse

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCEM

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with GMC

Training and experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

• EPLS/APLS or PALS provider

Audit

Essential

• Understanding the principals of medical audit

Desirable

• Evidence of a completed audit project

Research and publications

Essential

• Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine

Desirable

• Evidence of publication

Personal skills and attributes

Essential

• Effective communication in English
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities
• Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

Teaching

Essential

• Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

PLEASE NOTE: this post is fixed term only and will end 1st December 2026

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Registration

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Training and experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialities

Administration

Essential

• Evidence of participation in staff management

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications

Management

Essential

• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Knowledge of the structure of National Health Service

Audit

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit

Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects

Research and Publications

Essential

• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
• Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
• Good record of attendance
• UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post

Teaching

Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Key responsibilities

To abide by trust policies and procedures

Build and maintain safe and effective therapeutic relationships

Support individuals to contribute to collaborative care/support/recovery plans

Support the named nurse to develop collaborative individual, patient centred care plans and implement them creatively using initiative.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people using a range of preferred methods

Contribute to monitoring, observing and engaging with individuals, communicating outcomes and conclusions with the rest of the team

Gain an understanding of a persons experiences in relation to their mental health, learning disability and/or dementia.

Understand a persons coping strategies and strengths and support people to use these at times of distress or difficulty

Contribute to reflective practice and encourage compassion and understanding

Be able to recognise increasing risk and alert significant others and the team to respond as needed

Undertake a range of practical tasks and duties in support of the Team and individual needs.

Follow principles of diffusion and de-escalation and where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with approved techniques considering the safety and dignity of the individual throughout.

To feel confident to be able to report untoward incidents and areas of concern as soon as they arise

To document any relevant information in an electronic record following relevant policy and legislation

2. Duties

Each individual has different needs however the list below outlines just some of the practical duties that the post holder will undertake, support and enable people to/with:

Using appropriate assessment tools under supervision to assist the registered practitioner in assessment of the patients health and wellbeing needs.

Initiate emergency action when required e.g cardiac arrest, fire

Identify/contribute to their own goals to improve their quality of life

Participate in clinical skills as trained in line with role e.g recording ECGs

Contribute to their own care/support/recovery plans

Support individuals to express their needs and wishes

Promote their personal hygiene and physical health.

Actively engage in health promotion

Engage in meaningful and enjoyable activity

To support individuals with external activities/appointments under indirect supervision

May have responsibility for patient monies/valuables which need to be handled within GHFT guidelines

Assist individuals with activities of daily living encouraging active participation and independence

3. Training and Supervision

Undertake mandatory and appropriate training relevant to your role for example:

Identify own training and developmental needs

Identify areas of training need that are relevant to the team

Assist in the delivery of training in areas of personal experience and interest

Participate in annual performance development reviews

Participate in regular individual and group supervision

Use supervision to understand, reflect, inform and improve your work practice

Participate in the development of the service

4. Personal responsibilities

Ensure that people are treated with dignity and respect

Promote anti-discriminatory activities

Work flexibly to meet service needs

5. Administrative responsibilities

Keep clinical records up to date using trust systems in accordance with legislation as delegated by the nurse in charge

Support people to contribute to their own clinical notes

Maintain records to a high standard and record activity data in a timely manner

6. Professional responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of all personal information and data in line with organisational policy and the GPDR 2018

Be familiar and work in line with local and national policy and procedures.

Raise concern in regard to disciplinary or performance issues to the management team using policies and procedures such as safeguarding and Freedom to speak up.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email.

All employees are expected to observe the following:

Equal opportunities and dignity at work statement of intent

The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of the local community.

We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds and recognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality for everyone.

The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment a reality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employment without unfair discrimination.

As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged by unjustified conditions or requirements.

The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins the Trusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensure that individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against.

Safeguarding children and adults

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and contracted staff to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults.

Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised.

Staff are expected to know about and follow the Trusts safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the Trust intranet and participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

Risk management

Staff should be aware of the principles of risk management and adopt appropriate practice to reduce the risk to themselves and others. In particular, staff should observe the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, Risk, Incident and Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health and Safety regulations and the risk management training requirements for all staff.

Infection prevention and control

Staff are expected to comply with the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk of causing healthcare associated infections

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English qualifications or equivalent eg. NVQ level 3
• Vocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people in a healthcare setting with mental illness, learning disability and/or dementia

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring or supervising colleagues
• Venepuncture skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to develop the skills necessary to mentor/supervise level 2 healthcare support worker apprentices you are working alongside

Desirable

• Understanding and practical knowledge of working in a healthcare 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.

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

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Attainment and Experience

Essential

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics level 4/C or above
• Hold or able to commit to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

• Stores / Stock control awareness
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
• Work experience in a Hospital, Healthcare or Pharmacy setting

Special Aptitudes

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Customer Awareness

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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