Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act within the limits of your competence and authority i.e. work to competencies & local protocols and understand local communication networks. This includes making judgements around what may or may not be significant changes in a patients condition, involving observation and engagement skills and whether or not to report to a registered practitioner. This may involve recognition and appropriate response to emergency situations and outcomes from test
• Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection i.e. ensure full compliance with local hand hygiene policy.
• Prepare individuals for healthcare activities and Support individuals undergoing healthcare activities as per service competencies.
• Monitor and manage the environment and resources during and after clinical/therapeutic activities including participation in infection control procedures when preparing and cleaning clinical areas, and undertake responsibility for stock control (including monitoring & ordering) of clinical & non clinical supplies.
• Assist the practitioner to implement healthcare activities e.g. assisting registered practitioners in the delivery of therapy programs, as per service competencies.
• Contribute to the discharge of an individual into the care of another service
• Provide advice and information to individuals on how to manage their own condition i.e. support patients with self-care and self-management of their condition. This may be carried out individually or in groups. This includes raising awareness of health and wellbeing.Implement treatment plans i.e. carry out planned intervention as prescribed by registered practitioner (as per service competencies).
• Assist in the implementation of mobility and movement programmes for individuals to restore optimum movement and functional Independence. including follow up assessment for provision of basic Equipment i.e. work with registered practitioner to implement intervention
• Deliver exercise sessions to improve health and wellbeing
• Undertake personal hygiene for individuals unable to care for themselves
• Provide information and advice to individuals on eating to maintain optimum nutritional status understand and follow a nutritional care plan recommended by the registered practitioner and review & discuss it with staff, reporting back to the registered practitioner. Includes encouraging staff to complete nutritional screening tool, food record charts and weight charts as required.
• Monitor and review individuals progress in relation to maintaining optimum nutritional status i.e. monitor clinical data as requested by registered practitioner e.g. food diaries, food record charts, weight charts, nutritional screening tools, nutrition and nursing care plans, highlighting any changes in condition that will impact on dietary intake.
• Collect, transport materials and equipment within the health sector
• Fit healthcare equipment, medical devices, assistive technology, or products to meet individuals' clinical needs undertakes the fitting of basic equipment and educates carers and patient in its safe use.
• Maintain healthcare equipment, medical devices and associated systems - ensure equipment is maintained in safe working order, ensuring records are up to date.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

Desirable

• Evidence of competency-based training in relevant field

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Recent experience of working in a rehabilitation or reablement environment
• Recent relevant experience working in a multidisciplinary team in health/social care setting
• Recent relevant experience of dealing with adult clients with complex needs and their carers
• Understanding of rehabilitation and re-ablement principles
• An understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability
• An understanding of the issues when working in the user's own home
• Recent relevant experience of instructing adults to perform practical tasks
• IT literate (email/internet/electronic patient records)
• Good time management skills and able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Recent relevant experience of working in a community setting

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Able to work on own following agreed protocols, seeking help appropriately, particularly around unforeseen circumstances
• Able to use initiative but be aware of limitations of role
• Problems solving/decision making skills based on patient/client needs
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

Dean Clough Bowling Mill

Halifax

HX3 5AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties Include:

Assisting service users with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, grooming).

Supporting mobility and using assistive equipment.

Meal and drink preparation, and monitoring dietary intake.

Assisting with toileting, incontinence care, and changing of clothes or bedding.

Supporting daily living tasks and offering emotional care.

Assisting with medication management (if required).

Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients and team members.

Adhering to company policies and professional standards.

Accurate record-keeping and reporting to relevant healthcare professionals.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to work in a variety of settings

EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• Have a positive attitude towards work.
• Be willing and ready to learn.

Desirable

• Be able to speak, read and write English confidently.
• Have basic mathematical skills and be comfortable carrying out simple calculations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Desirable

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Servis Personnel Ltd

Address

Telford

Telford

Telford

Shropshire

TF3 4JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be clinically able to undertake and direct high quality research based clinical nursing care , sharing expertise with the nursing team

To use appropriate skill set in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of care delivery

To take overall responsibility of the clinical environment when on allocated shift ensuring safety is maintained including appropriate escalation to senior nursing team when support is required

To have excellent verbal and written communication skills so that professional advice or care guidance and instructions are well understood by patients , their relatives and/or carers and members of the multidisciplinary team .

To manage clinical situations that may be challenging and distressing for junior staff , ensuring the needs of the child and family are paramount

To ensure effective discharge planning so that individual patient needs are met with an appropriate plan of action involving the multidisciplinary team as required

Function as an effective role model in the clinical setting in demonstrating the application of breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and skills, and in advising and supporting members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Facilitate the professional development of other nurses in the appraisal process by guiding the junior nurses to identify their learning needs .Support and mentors junior colleagues

To work collaboratively with the Ward Manager/Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at unit level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of care at met

Leadership or managerial

To effectively manage the patient pathway from admission until discharge

To ensure appropriate patient allocation taking into consideration skill mix and patient acuity

To promote staff wellbeing by ensuring breaks are managed in a timely way that ensures the nursing service is clinically safe at all times.

Provide positive effective leadership and act a role model. Delegates appropriately , and empowers staff to problem solve effectively with their daily clinical workloads

Facilitates and supports nurses in working collaboratively with all other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Adopts an appropriate management style in accordance with changing circumstances

Undertakes annual appraisal for nursing staff as requested by the Ward Manager/Paediatric Matron. Ensuring that they have a Personal Development Plan, and to assist with the appraisal of other staff in liaison with the Ward Manger.

To participate in nursing research and clinical audit where appropriate and directed by the Paediatric Matron

Educational

Act as a role model to junior nurses and students rotating to the area

To ensure that all supervisors, mentors, and/or preceptors of learners provide adequate support and supervision

To undertake a recognised assessor training and subsequently participate in the formal assessment of learner nurses.

To plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based learning from an agreed educational programme for paediatrics

To develop education and training programmes in collaboration with the Practice Development Nurse and Paediatric Matron to ensure that knowledge, skills and competencies of the professional and support staff are able to meet patients' and carers' by develop learning outcomes and competency achievements for all staff

On a monthly basis to undertake a regular teaching /training shift to either deliver education or work clinically with a junior member of the nursing team to gain confidence knowledge and skills in an agreed subject .

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child)/ RSCN
• Evidence of further professional development at a minimum of diploma level and working toward degree or prepared to undertake, including Mentorship preparation/Assessor/Supervisor or relevant teaching qualification

Desirable

• EPLS/APLS and/or HDU module or willing to undertake

Attitude, Behaviour & Values

Essential

• Always puts patients first
• Takes personal responsibility, demonstrating a passion for excellence in all aspects of their role and taking pride in their role
• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service, motivating others and supporting the learning and development of self and others

Experience

Essential

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills with relevant skills and abilities for a general paediatric ward with significant recent experience at Band 5 in a paediatric clinical acute environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate that you have knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these.

Skills

Essential

• You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role demonstrating that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Peter' Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional and supportive Endoscopy team, contributing to patient safety and the delivery of high-quality care behind the scenes. Your work will be vital in ensuring that endoscopy equipment is safely prepared and available for clinical use.

If you are methodical, dependable and take pride in maintaining high standards, we would welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Equivalent
• Basic keyboard skills
• Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Experience of working in a customer led environment

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of working to a Quality system

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• A basic working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computers
• Able to work without close supervision

Desirable

• Understanding of decontamination practise

Special Requirements

Essential

• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work over standard hours if required

Desirable

• Understanding of decontamination practise

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Frimley

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Purpose

The post holder will work within the Trusts various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post. Food Service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training & good practice) Able to cope with sometimes unpredictable environment. Providing & receiving routine information, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job. Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.

Desirable

• Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services, or willing to work towards achieving Qualification.
• Basic IT Skills.

Desirable

• Level 1 Food Hygiene

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties Include:

Assisting service users with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, grooming).

Supporting mobility and using assistive equipment.

Meal and drink preparation, and monitoring dietary intake.

Assisting with toileting, incontinence care, and changing of clothes or bedding.

Supporting daily living tasks and offering emotional care.

Assisting with medication management (if required).

Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients and team members.

Adhering to company policies and professional standards.

Accurate record-keeping and reporting to relevant healthcare professionals.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to work in a variety of settings

EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• Have a positive attitude towards work.
• Be willing and ready to learn.

Desirable

• Be able to speak, read and write English confidently.
• Have basic mathematical skills and be comfortable carrying out simple calculations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Desirable

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Servis Personnel Ltd

Address

Norwich

Norwich

Norwich

Norfolk

NR2 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

At our home in Stockport, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm. A number of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, therefore you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, getting back into education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. Our young people are very adventurous and engage in a variety of activities including festivals, walking in the Peak District, visiting places like the cinema, Trafford Centre, indoor golf as well as having a stroll on a local park. There will never be a dull moment when you are on shift.

The home is a 4-bed service which is located between Stockport town centre and Marple giving the house the best of both worlds in the sense of being close to all amenities being near a town centre but also the opportunity to explore the countryside. The house is a large 4-bedroom detached property which is well maintained and homely, making it a lovely environment to work in. The garden is another area of activity and includes a trampoline, football nets, dining area as well as flower beds and vegetable patch.

Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a team
• Do you have An understanding of the issues young people face?

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• Do you hold a full manual UK clean driving license? This must be a manual licence.

Others

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Elmhurst Residential Service

Stockport

SK2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide strategic financial advice and business planning input to stakeholders, including the Executive Directors, Senior Management and both clinical and support staff advising in particular on the capital and cash flow implications of options under consideration.

2. Responsible for preparing the Trusts statutory annual accounts and working papers including a summarised version for inclusion in the annual report. This task includes the timely submission of all related items to the NHSE, Department of Health, the external auditors and the Trust Board together with the provision of all financial information required for the Trusts Annual Report. The post holder will also play an active role in the team responsible for producing the Annual Report.

3. Ensuring valid and robust accounting systems are in place in line with the relevant accounting standards (IFRS and GAAP). This will involve interpreting complex standards and regulations operating autonomously to evaluate options before making judgement as to the most appropriate action for the Trust and liaising effectively with the Trusts auditors.

4. Managing the annual audit of the Trust financial accounts and Charitable Fund accounts liaising with auditors to ensure the Trust does not receive anything other than an unqualified audit opinion and only minor issues in relation to the external auditors report.

5. Responsible for interpreting complex financial data and guidance issued by NHSE and the Department of Health and educating both finance and non-finance staff of the implications to the Trust.

6. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders across the Trust providing interpretation and training to all staff groups.

7. Responsible for the recruitment, management, training and continuous development of 6.0wte staff, including direct line management responsibility for the Assistant Financial Accountant.

8. Responsible for producing policies and procedures relevant to financial services (e.g. Treasury Management and Investment) and ensuring such policies are implemented appropriately and reviewed regularly.

9. Responsible for ensuring that the tasks of the Assistant Financial Accountant and Finance Transactions Manager are covered.

Key duties and tasks

10. Deputise for the Head of Financial Services, Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Chief Finance Officer as and when required at the Audit Committee, Charitable Funds Committee and ad-hoc meetings.

11. Produce and submit monthly financial performance reports to NHSE, Department of Health, Trust Board and other committees adhering to strict timetables and utilising complex electronic programmes prescribed by stakeholders.

12. Plan and manage the production of the annual financial accounts and charitable funds accounts ensuring that all contributing departments across the Trust understand and agree to the timetable whilst ensuring that working papers of the highest quality are prepared for each step of the process.

13. Ensure capital expenditure is recorded in accordance with the Annual Reporting Manual and Treasury FREM ensuring all assets are registered on the Trust Asset Register and appropriately depreciated and ensuring a five year capital investment plan is maintained.

14. Monitor cash flow on a daily basis planning inflows and outflows of cash on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and a five yearly basis incorporating both revenue and capital expenditure plans whilst ensuring the Trust never has to utilise its working capital facility.

15. Ensure the Trust meets the current Private Sector Payment Policy and any future targets set nationally.

16. Responsible for Trust VAT and Inland Revenue returns ensuring VAT is appropriately treated and recorded to ensure the Trust takes full advantage of the opportunities available. This will involve keeping up to date with and interpreting continually changing government legislation and training relevant staff on the implications of the said changes.

17. Maintain continuous positive relations with internal and external auditors to ensure the Trust administers changes to accounting practices and legislation correctly.

18. Assist the Head of Financial Services in co-ordinating and monitoring progress against the annual audit plan and ensuring recommendations and action plans agreed in response to audits are actioned. Provide written updates to the Audit committee demonstrating progress against this.

19. Interpret and advise departments on the implications of the Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders including the upkeep of an approved list of authorised signatories.

20. Maintain the Trusts losses and Compensation register reporting activity to each Audit committee.

21. Represent the finance department at the Walton Neuroscience Fund meetings providing reports to the Charitable Funds committee on financial activity both income and expenditure including performance of investment funds held by third parties on behalf of the Trust.

22. Produce month end statements for Fund Advisors and other key reports for Charitable Funds held in Trust.

23. Advise the Charitable Funds & Investment Committee of the Board, Directorate Managers and other staff on all aspects of charity law and accounting treatments to ensure compliance with the Charity Commission and Charities Act 2006.

24. Any other duties considered relevant by the Head of Financial Services including ad-hoc project work.

25. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post and may be amended from time to time after consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant.
• Relevant post qualification experience at a senior level.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of operating at a senior level within a financial accounting environment.
• Supervisory Experience.
• Detailed specialist knowledge of statutory accounting regulations applicable to NHS bodies and charitable organisations

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS Finance

Skills

Essential

• Good level of proficiency in Computer Application packages, (Microsoft Offices, ECDL.
• Good planning skills to ensure that workload is prioritised and deadlines met (both l/t & s/t)
• Analytical and judgment skills with experience of dealing with highly complex financial issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff within the Trust both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage staff and their deadlines.
• Can use initiative to develop new ways of working in order to provide solutions to problem issues.
• Influencing and negotiating skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of Human Resources Issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sid Watkins Building

Lower Lane

Fazakerley

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

At our home in Liversedge, West Yorkshire you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm. When our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, re-engaging with education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. The young people enjoy in house activities such as arts/crafts, baking, cooking, board games and quiz/movie/theme nights. They also like going out in the community, on day trips to the beach or similar, shopping, eating out, bowling, walks, concerts and the cinema.

The home is a 5-bed service and is an Edwardian building with lovely spacious rooms including plenty of communal areas where young people and staff can work together. Alongside the house there is a fabulous back garden and large decking area, which are perfect for when the summer months bring the sunny weather to Yorkshire. You will be working with an established, experienced and diverse staff team who all have a passion for supporting the young people to achieve their goals and help them move on to full independence.

The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management.

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 diploma qualification in care or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 3 diploma qualification in care or equivalent or willingness to work towards this.

Experience

Essential

• Passed your probation with CiM

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising a team or individuals within a team

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• Ability to liaise in a professional manner with external agencies
• Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.
• Awareness and basic understanding of the Legislation and Guidance relevant to young people in residential care.
• To have a full clean manual driving license, to drive the service car

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Lyndhurst Residential Service

Liversedge

WF157DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience gained post NMC registration / Completion of Preceptorship
• Evidence of working within Respiratory
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Able to work effectively as a member a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently
• Ability to lead a team of patients independently
• Experience with Non Invasive Ventilation
• Competent with Tracheostomy management

Desirable

• Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
• Able to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
• IT Skills demonstrating the importance of clear accurate documentation
• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners

Registration & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of mentorship qualification
• Further post graduate qualification in a related speciality

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Respiratory Unit

Fairfield General Hospital

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

• Phlebotomy qualification / GCSE or equivalent in Maths / English
• Previous experience essential
• Dealing with patients in a sympathetic and supportive way
• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Carla Woolford on 07920 765378 or email : [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.

Previous Experience

Desirable

• Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
• Previous Laboratory work experience
• Work experience in a healthcare environment

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients.
• Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
• Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service
• Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services in a specialist area or directorate within the overall Trust clinical pharmacy strategy.
• To participate in the provision of other pharmacy patient services functions.
• To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers.
• To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
• To support patients to achieve their health goals in relation to medicines by providing person centred care.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of competence in general clinical practice
• Demonstrable evidence of competence in speciality

SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
• Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
• Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Demonstrable post-graduate experience in pharmacy
• Experience of working with specialist patient cohort

Desirable

• Experience of working within specialist area
• Evidence of involvement in clinical audit

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• UK-registered pharmacist (GPhC)
• Completion of MPharm degree (or an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with relevant experience) plus pre-registration training and experience
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence as demonstrated in a practice portfolio of evidence

Desirable

• Clinical Diploma / Clinical Masters
• Registered with the GPhc as an independent prescriber

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Children's Nursing Degree (BSc) or equivalent degree level nursing qualification
• NMC Registered, or eligible to apply for NMC registration once qualified
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Full understanding of Family Centred Care
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
• IT skills: Basic computer skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Time management skills

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively in challenging situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential

• Experience/ knowledge of stock management systems including topping up stock on wards
• Ability to move and handle heavy and awkward loads
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
• Experience of communicating with other teams including other health care professionals.
• Must have an understanding of the Trust Values.
• An understanding of the adherence and purpose of standard operating procedures; supporting & participating in any changes to process.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
• Experience of using Pharmacy/ Finance Systems such as Ascribe and Wellsky.
• Experience of participating in safe and secure medicine storage audits.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands, such as an urgent stock request.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Application of skills to support the optimisation of stock management systems and to reduce wastage.
• Ability to enter data accurately, format and understand data on reports generated by Pharmacy/ Finance Computer Systems.
• Ability to escalate issues and knows limits of own ability

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent team player
• Excellent health and attendance record
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure
• Good written and verbal English
• Adaptable to changes in working practices
• Smart appearance, creating a good impression to others
• Ability to work accurately on all tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Remain professional at all times
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Allocate & organise day-to-day work tasks and activities, adjust staff rotas for unplanned absences and release of staff for training.
• Security of buildings.
• Monitoring of performance of duties as laid down in work schedules
• Performance of duties in accordance with approved methods, frequencies and standards.
• Training & assessment of staff in the use of equipment machinery, COSHH and cleaning materials as directed.
• Allocation of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Make spot checks on wards and Departments to check on cleaning standards.
• Monitor the compliance of the uniform policy.
• Attend relevant training courses as directed.
• Completion of Datix reporting system.
• Adopt a flexible approach when undertaking duties as part of a team, including colleagues and other staff, working towards the highest possible standards of patient care.
• Hospital site key holder, key allocation of, user of alarm systems
• Audit cleaning standards to National Standards and Quality assurance procedures on wards and Departments, take corrective action when necessary.
• Liaises with wards, departments and accommodation.
• Handles complaints and takes preliminary action to resolve.
• Take action as necessary on reported accidents at work and defects with machinery and buildings. Carry out initial investigations into accidents at work.
• Implement policies and make recommendations to improve or change work practices for own area.
• Assist with Interview & selection of staff in compliance with the HR Recruitment policy.
• Training & assessing in conjunction with the Domestic Services Training protocols.

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

• Able to work unsociable hours.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Flexibility to provide cover for colleagues.
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Knowledge

Essential

• Full knowledge of domestic cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of hygiene, health & safety, COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of staff supervision
• Understanding of rota management and annual leave

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Hospital site and departments within it
• Knowledge of Trust policies

Skills

Essential

• Safe operation and use of a variety of cleaning equipment
• Key board skills

Desirable

• To be able to use IT packages including Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word

Experience

Essential

• Fully trained to National Cleaning Standards
• Conversant with protocols in relation to infection control
• Previous cleaning/domestic expereince

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience
• Bioquell Q10 - HPV
• Decontamination Trained

Qualifications

Essential

• C.I.L.B City and Guilds N.V.Q Level 1&2 or equivalent qualification
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience in a Domestic or equivalent role.

Desirable

• Health & Safety qualification Team Leader/Supervisory qualification or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CBT Therapist or Psychologist

Reporting to: Head of Therapy Location: RedditchHours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.

This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moodys clinical governance, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
• Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
• Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
• Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
• Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
• Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:

• Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
• Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
• Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
• Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.

Clinical Governance & Service Development:

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
• Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
• Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.

Essential Experience:

• Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
• Experience in undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
• Experience within residential treatment settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
• Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
• Training or qualification in other NHS-recognised therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
• Understanding of addiction recovery models.
• Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.

Desirable:

• Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Diploma in CBT or equivalent recognised 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

B97 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The exciting opportunity has arisen for a self motivated, driven individual to join the fast paced Fleet Solutions team. This role which reports into the Head of Account Management is office based.

With an excellent, proven track record in customer service, the successful candidate will be a key contact within the Fleet Solutions team to maximise performance within their portfolio of accounts.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience working in an account management role
• Previous experience using a Customer Relationship Management System

Desirable

• Experience of using Ai to support improving business practices in your current role would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or a minimum 3 years' experience working in a Business to Business (B2B) 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Lead

Job summary

Are you an experienced CBT therapist or clinical team leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Gordon Moody is seeking an accomplished and compassionate Clinical Lead to provide expert clinical leadership across our residential gambling harms treatment services. This is an opportunity to progress into a senior leadership role while remaining closely involved in clinical practice and improving outcomes for people experiencing gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health difficulties.

Based in Redditch with some opportunity to work from home and at our Wolverhampton site, and reporting to the Head of Therapy, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based treatment. You will help shape clinical practice, strengthen governance, develop the workforce and drive continuous improvement across our services.

The role would suit an experienced CBT therapist with established leadership or supervisory experience who is passionate about developing others and maintaining high clinical standards. It may be particularly suited to someone from an NHS Talking Therapies, or substance misuse service who is ready to progress into a broader clinical leadership position.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Lead, you will:

• Provide expert clinical leadership across Gordon Moodys treatment services.
• Support the assessment and treatment of gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Lead on complex case formulation, safeguarding and clinical risk management.
• Oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions, including CBT.
• Line manage and clinically support Gambling Therapists.
• Lead clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and outcome monitoring.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, training and professional development.
• Contribute to service development and represent Gordon Moody within relevant clinical networks and partnerships.
• Deputise for the Head of Therapy when required.

About us

At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and in helping people build lives free from gambling harm.

As the UKs leading charity specialising in gambling-related harm, we provide residential treatment and holistic support to people whose lives have been significantly affected by gambling. For more than 50 years, we have combined specialist clinical expertise with a strong commitment to transforming lives.

Our evidence-based treatment programmes are designed to achieve meaningful and lasting recovery. We provide compassionate, personalised support within a discreet, professional and respectful environment, enabling people to rebuild their lives with confidence, dignity and trust.

Joining Gordon Moody means becoming part of a passionate and committed team working to improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities affected by gambling harm.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead is responsible for supporting the safe, effective and evidence-based delivery of structured treatment for people experiencing gambling-related harms and associated mental health difficulties.

Working closely with the Head of Therapy, you will provide leadership across clinical practice, governance, workforce development and service quality. You will work across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued development of Gordon Moodys treatment pathways.

Clinical leadership and practice

• Provide expert clinical guidance in the assessment and treatment of gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Lead on complex case formulation and advise on high-risk, complex or multifactorial presentations.
• Oversee the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT and appropriate integrative approaches.
• Support consistent and effective safeguarding, suicide prevention, crisis escalation and clinical risk management.
• Promote continuity of care across residential, remote and external treatment pathways.
• Model high standards of ethical, compassionate and person-centred clinical practice.
• Support teams to embed trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.

Leadership and service management

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across treatment services.
• Line manage Gambling Therapists, supporting their performance, wellbeing and professional development.
• Provide clinical supervision and facilitate reflective practice.
• Support recruitment, induction, workforce planning and staff retention.
• Help identify and respond to workforce development and competency needs.
• Contribute to service transformation, mobilisation and improvement projects.
• Manage competing operational priorities while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Deputise for the Head of Therapy when required.

Clinical governance and quality

• Lead and contribute to clinical governance activities, including audit, peer review, supervision frameworks and quality improvement.
• Ensure practice complies with safeguarding legislation, professional standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators and relevant performance measures.
• Analyse audit findings, incidents and areas of learning, ensuring appropriate actions and improvements are implemented.
• Support the development, review and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and pathways.
• Assist with preparation for inspections, commissioner reviews and other assurance processes.
• Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.

Strategic and partnership working

• Support the alignment of services with national gambling harms treatment frameworks and relevant mental health policy.
• Strengthen integration with NHS, mental health, substance misuse and community referral pathways.
• Represent Gordon Moody at clinical networks, partnership meetings and professional forums.
• Develop effective working relationships with commissioners, treatment providers and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute clinical expertise to strategic planning and future service development.
• Support the organisation to respond to emerging evidence, policy developments and changes in clinical practice.

Training and workforce development

• Provide high-quality clinical supervision to qualified clinicians.
• Promote reflective, evidence-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Support continuing professional development and competency frameworks across the clinical workforce.
• Identify training needs and contribute to internal training programmes.
• Support the development of clinical leadership and supervision skills within the wider team.
• Contribute to organisational learning and the sharing of good practice.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or a recognised core mental health profession, such as mental health nursing, clinical psychology, counselling psychology or an equivalent discipline.
• Current accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Recognised clinical supervision qualification or accredited supervision training.
• Evidence of advanced and relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Additional qualification or accreditation in an NHS-recognised therapeutic modality, such as EMDR, PCE-CfD, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience within mental health, addiction, NHS Talking Therapies, substance misuse or a related clinical service.
• Substantial experience of delivering CBT to people with complex mental health needs.
• Experience of assessing and managing complex and high-risk clinical presentations.
• Experience of safeguarding, suicide risk assessment and crisis management.
• Experience of clinically supervising qualified clinicians.
• Experience of leading, coordinating or supporting a clinical team.
• Experience of contributing to clinical governance, audit and quality assurance.
• Advanced knowledge of CBT formulation and evidence-based intervention.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of gambling disorder, gambling-related harms and behavioural addiction models.
• Experience of working within residential or intensive treatment services.
• Experience of contributing to service transformation or mobilisation.
• Experience of clinically supervising Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
• Experience of delivering training or supporting workforce development.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive and supportive clinical supervision.
• Excellent safeguarding and risk assessment capability.
• Ability to manage operational pressures while maintaining safe and effective clinical practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge and support colleagues appropriately.
• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external partnerships.
• Ability to interpret clinical outcomes, audit findings and performance information.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
• Commitment to Gordon Moodys values and to improving outcomes for people affected by gambling harm.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• CBT

Desirable

• EMDR

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP Accreditation

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

B97 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties Include:

Assisting service users with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, grooming).

Supporting mobility and using assistive equipment.

Meal and drink preparation, and monitoring dietary intake.

Assisting with toileting, incontinence care, and changing of clothes or bedding.

Supporting daily living tasks and offering emotional care.

Assisting with medication management (if required).

Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients and team members.

Adhering to company policies and professional standards.

Accurate record-keeping and reporting to relevant healthcare professionals.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to work in a variety of settings

EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• Have a positive attitude towards work.
• Be willing and ready to learn.

Desirable

• Be able to speak, read and write English confidently.
• Have basic mathematical skills and be comfortable carrying out simple calculations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Desirable

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Servis Personnel Ltd

Address

Ludlow

Ludlow

Ludlow

Shropshire

SY8 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role entails but is not limited to:

Clinical Practice

Demonstrate the necessary skills to establish and maintain effective communication for patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Communicating with patients and relatives, providing active listening, counsel, providing information and teaching about the dying process. Using proficient interpersonal and communication skills in a frequently highly challenging and emotive atmosphere.

Communicate with other healthcare/allied healthcare professionals within the acute and Primary Care Teams, key workers, social services, nursing and residential homes to enhance the flow of communication and facilitate admission and discharge.

Establish strong effective working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure that patients are referred to other members of the team such as dietician, occupational therapist, family support and physiotherapist as required.

Ensure that patients are referred to other hospice services as required.

Maintain a good working relationship with the patient and their relatives ensuring that they receive a personalised and sensitive, professional service at all times.

Ensure that support is given to carers and families providing information and explanation on external resources available and referring them to the necessary organisations where appropriate.

Establish excellent professional relationships with primary care colleagues providing information to these professionals, particularly the key worker, enabling them to care well for these patients when in the community.

Manage patient admission and discharge, assessing and advising patients and relatives in crisis situations where significant barriers to acceptance of help will need to be handled using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills. Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information for patients, clients and staff.

Provide emotional/spiritual support to patient and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory, providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.

Provide out of hours telephone support and advice for patients, relatives and external healthcare professionals regarding symptom control and psychological care and advice when required.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

To provide total physical, emotional and spiritual care and support to patients, relatives and carers throughout their admission.

To be competent in the use of syringe pumps and infusions.

To be competent in the use of IT skills (clinical software, electronic patient records i.e. SystmOne, Microsoft suite of tools, intra and internet).

To attend and present at case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice inter-disciplinary and primary care teams, acting as the patients advocate.

To assess needs and develop, implement and evaluate special palliative nursing care, in consultation with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure effective high-quality specialist palliative nursing care for patients, identifying and helping to meet their physical, psycho-social, emotional and spiritual needs.

To ensure that supportive nursing care and therapies, which may be completed by healthcare assistants, are given safely and that supervising and monitoring of these patients is maintained.

To provide a nurse-led holistic assessment for patients giving them in-depth information regarding the treatment and care involved, covering contra-indications and ensuring the focus is the patients perception of their quality of life.

Undertake safe and effective discharge planning, using the discharge pathway, including information on how to remain safe when discharged into the community and how to contact the emergency out of hours service if they become unwell.

Verify death of patients, perform care after death, provide bereavement support for families and transfer deceased patients to the mortuary whilst ensuring the philosophy of the hospice is respected and maintained.

Ensure that nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly to meet organisational, professional and legal requirements.

Assist in maintaining custody of controlled drugs by ordering, checking and administering and ensuring safe handling according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Adhere to and provide professional standards and codes of conduct, act as an effective role model, educator and mentor for junior members of staff.

Adhere to hospice policies and procedures.

Maintain and develop own professional practice, keeping up to date with new developments and concepts both clinical and professional.

Managerial responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise and motivate a team of nurses as shift team leader and act as a resource for other staff with less palliative care knowledge and experience, actively participating in training and education of qualified and unqualified staff to assist in the professional clinical development of self and colleagues.

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual specialist palliative patient care without supervision, advising patients and relatives accordingly.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information to maintain accurate records. Take a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records which are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Together with the senior nursing team apply standards of nursing care and ensure that these are maintained at optimum level.

Be accountable for the care delivered by health care assistants when under the post holders supervision.

Deal with accidents and incidents and complaints involving patients, relatives, visitors and staff by completing statements and reporting such incidents/accidents in accordance with hospice policy.

Participate in the maintaining of equipment and adequate supplies of stores, including an awareness of budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and judiciously.

Education and Development Responsibilities

Attend mandatory training and relevant course/study days in accordance with the training and education policy and keep a personal portfolio of such.

Participate with other IPU staff in ensuring a conducive learning experience for junior staff and students.

Participate in the orientation/education programmes of all new staff.

Be responsible for ensuring own clinical supervision, and that an annual Individual Performance review is undertaken.

To maintain clinical and professional competence by keeping up to date with nursing healthcare trends and developments by reading clinical/professional literature, research, attending study days and by liaising with other professionals.

Research and Quality Responsibilities

Participate in any nursing research initiatives within the unit.

To be aware and comply with the requirements pertaining to Health and Safety at Work Act, especially in relation to COSHH, the Data Protection Act and the NMC Code of Professional Practice.

In conjunction with the senior nursing team, ensure that any service improvement action plans are successfully implemented.

To participate in hospice wide and service specific audit programmes, policy and procedure development and the wider clinical governance agenda.

Be conversant and comply with the policies and procedures of St Giles Hospice including Confidentiality, Health and Safety, Fire and Safeguarding Adults and Children.

Key relationships:

Director of Clinical Services

Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Inpatient Unit Manager

Inpatient Unit Sister/Charge Nurse

Medical team

Clinical Services across St Giles Hospice

External multi-disciplinary teams including hospital wards, GPs and District Nurses

Just so you know:

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

• Valid driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with palliative care
• Demonstrated experience in delivering palliative care, including symptom management, pain relief, and end-of-life care.
• Proven ability to administer and manage medications, including controlled drugs, safely and effectively
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring documentation meets legal and organizational standards

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems
• Previous experience of working within a specialist palliative setting
• Understanding of clinical governance and compliance

Values

Essential

• Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Willingness to undertake required study

Desirable

• Principles and practice of palliative care or equivalent
• Preparation of Mentors or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Ability to practice as a safe competent practitioner, applying evidence based practice
• Ability to work alone or a part of a team
• Ability to organise others and prioritise
• Ability to motivate others
• Logical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Flexibility

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure
• Collaborative
• Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Giles Hospice

Address

Fisherwick Road

Whittington

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To support members of the maintenance team on a day to day basis.2. To carry out routine maintenance of building services and Mechanical systems and equipment across the Trust Estate.3. To interpret works from instruction, drawings and specifications.4. To undertake assessments of equipment and materials required for Mechanical services installations.5. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance across the Trust Estate.6. To undertake basic electrical safe connection/disconnection when it is part of any mechanical/electrical system, as part of any installation/ maintenance works e.g. Showers, Boilers, Pumps etc.7. Assist Estates Officers in;a) Carrying out building surveys and inspections of various services.b) Advising on correct building material, equipment and systems.c) Estimating small schemesd) Up keeping building and site service records.e) Highlighting Health and Safety issues relating to mechanical control and general building issues.8. To carry out fault finding and repairs to Electrical systems and controls on heating, a/c, lifts and any medical equipment and devices, seating, beds etc where suitably trained to do so.9. To carry out investigation and testing on fire alarm and security systems where suitably trained to do so.

10. To carry out Mechanical services installation works.11. To check and test Mechanical appliances where suitably trained to do so.12. To provide assistance to Estates officers in project surveys, estimation, co-ordination and commissioning.13. To assist Estates Officers in obtaining information from manufacturers suppliers and ordering of spares and materials.14. To assist estates officers in the organising and prioritising of day to day requisition maintenance.15. To participate in Trades on call rota and duties16. Ensure that all works undertaken complies with current H&S Regulation, Procedures and Risk Assessments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education (eg. GCSE English & Maths A-C)
• Mechanical and-or Electrical level 3
• Current IEE Elec Regs

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable good engineering skills and experiences
• Must be able and willing to work on and maintain a wide range of building services plant and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely and courteously
• Must be able to approach and action their work in a methodical and logical order
• Must be able to remain focused, deal with interruptions and resume the task in hand without loss of efficiency
• Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure to tight deadlines

Experience

Essential

• Must have experience of working in a busy maintenance organisation and understand the requirements within a care environment
• Must have experience using engineering tools and equipment for analysis and fault find.

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Caludon Centre

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to, support, and promote ECCH's, strategic direction, values, and culture in relation to community health services.
• Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge, and expertise. To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
• Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing.
• Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required.
• Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area.
• Develop excellent internal and external Network to promote Primary Care Home.
• Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and clinical audit.
• Contribute to an environment conducive to effective working, respecting, and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services.
• Contribute to change and innovation within Primary Care Home.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver planned and unplanned services.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues to contribute to the development of care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs.
• Work in partnership with senior members of the Primary Care Home to review the delegated caseload and ensure the care provided is of high quality.
• Work with patients towards self-care and independence utilising health coaching techniques.
• Work collaboratively with residential care home colleagues to promote high standards of care.
• Contribute to the review of current policies/ protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services.
• Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered to patients in your delegated area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge, and skills commensurate with role.
• Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are always followed.
• Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for record keeping.
• Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations.
• Be responsible for understanding, following, and implementing ECCH policies and procedures.
• Ensure own compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting, and managing risk within area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility for the cost-effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment.
• Contribute to the effective use of resources.
• Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence.
• All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these behaviours, which are detailed in the pages below, an essential part of their job role.
• Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
• Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification/ ENB 998
• Evidence of working towards a nursing degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge and competence within scope of clinical practice
• Previous experience of working in health care

Desirable

• Recent clinical experience in community nursing
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent IT skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Health coaching training

Desirable

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together)
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
• Be able to support Trainee Nursing Associates
• Act as a role model to all students
• Able to demonstrate personal resilience, emotions and stress

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 Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Hamilton House

Battery Green Road

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR32 1DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner

Reporting to: Head of Therapy Location: Redditch Salary: £32,229.00-£38,418.00 per year Hours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.

Ideally, youll come from a background as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, with addiction recovery principles, ideally Gambling.

This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional well-being, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm.
• Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans.
• Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
• Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities.
• Support access to appropriate external services and community resources.

Risk and Safeguarding:

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.

Partnership Working:

• Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.

Clinical Governance & Development:

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities.
• Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or an equivalent qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional well-being needs.
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
• Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings.
• Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles.
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.

Desirable:

• Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice.
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Cert in CBT

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

b97 6hp

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Managerial Responsibilities

   Work closely with ward manager /matron for the management of patient care by providing good leadership and managerial skills.

   Comply with all policies and guidelines by the Trust. Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition.

   Monitor standards of nursing care and be a patient advocate.

   Attend meetings and ensure effective communication at all times.

   Advise the ward manager / Matron on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment.

   Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to the Trusts Risk Management Policy.

2. Professional Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of operational processes to ensure effective time management is in use to deliver the service in accordance to needs

Understanding of physical impairment and how this impacts on independent living.

Act as a source of professional advice for both the nursing team and the wider MDT

Ensure student nurses are supported with their education and learning when allocated to the unit

Participate in the supervision and appraisal process personally

Ensure all mandatary training is maintained

Be responsible for updating own knowledge and personal development

Willingness to undertake professional development, updating knowledge and skills in line with this role, when identified via the appraisal process.

2. Finance and Physical Resources

Understand budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently.

Ensure the maintenance of stock levels of appropriate consumables needed with the unit

Recruit staff in line with the skill mix prepared for the unit in line with the budget.

Book bank and agency staff in line with agreed numbers of staff per shift or in extreme circumstances being mindful of both the budget and the agency cap

Person Specification

All essential

Essential

• Experience

Desirable

• Experience in Stroke rehabilitation

Essential

Essential

• Qualified

Desirable

• Experience in working in Stroke rehabilitation

Essential

Essential

• Essential

Desirable

• Rehabilitation

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Community Hospital

South Essex Mental Health & Community Care NHS Trust

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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