Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Community Nursing Sisters are committed to teamwork, have excellent communication and decision making skills and consistently work collaboratively with other professionals within HCT and beyond.

Our Community Nursing Sisters regularly attend Gold Standard Framework meetings, to discuss care of palliative patients with a wider network of health care staff, and are often included in other MDT working such as safeguarding meetings and supporting the voluntary sector where possible. We aim to provide a high standard of patient care using an evidence-based framework.

Successful applicants will be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation ofindividualised nursing care to patients living in the community. You will manage a caseload of a smaller area within the locality, working with your team to oversee high quality care for all our patients. You will act as a role model for your team, to foster an environment of openness and honesty thus enabling excellent patient care.

A commitment to health promotion teaching and training is essential, to optimise our patients ability to self-manage their health needs and engage them in maintaining their wellbeing.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Mentor/Preceptor/998 or equivalent
• Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or willing to undertake training
• Nurse Prescribing or willing to undertake training
• Evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Experience at Community Nurse level
• Team Management Experience
• Experience of Management of change within a complex environment
• Experience of teaching others

Skills

Essential

• Experience of Communicating within a multi discipline team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Management of change
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications

Other requirements

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

School Lane

Welwyn

AL6 9PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The SLT service offers the following:

*Regular whole service and local team meetings*Multidisciplinary team working*Regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal*Access to clinical leads for advice/support ENT/Head and Neck Cancer, Fluency, Dysphagia, Progressive Neurological disorders, Stroke, Dementia.*In-service training, CPD support and opportunities for development*Encouragement to participate in service development projects*Excellent AAC provision and links to regional Hubs*Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working*27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)*One of the UK's best pension schemes* Special Leave for family and personal reasons*NHS Car Lease Scheme*Eye Care Vouchers*Employee Assistance Programme*NHS Discounts*Hertfordshire has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas

We value our staff and see clinical supervision as a priority both through senior supervision and peer support models. Annual appraisal and personal objective setting is a Trust priority.

The post-holders will work closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs and demonstrating effective clinical practice through continued learning, reflective practice and supervision. The post-holders will also be involved in providing support for more junior members of the team including newly qualified SLTs and SLTAs.

Full details in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font , colour, background, convert to read aloud.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Health Professions Council licence to practise
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Achievement of Dysphagia competencies
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relevant to the adult caseload
• Membership/attendance Special Interest Groups relevant to the post

Skills

Essential

• Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
• Good organisational skills including prioritisation
• Ability to independently integrate complex information to manage individual clients
• Highly developed hearing, concentration and perceptual skills
• Ability to transcribe/analyse speech phonetically
• Ability to negotiate with and influence people

Experience

Essential

• Experience relevant to an adult caseload
• Management of dysphagia in acute, rehabilitation, community, OP settings
• Able to demonstrate the application of in depth, new and ongoing learning and experience to clinical practice
• Well-established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to an adult client group including: Dysphagia/Dysphasia/Dysarthria/ Dyspraxia/Dysphonia/Dysfluency/Dysgra phia/ Dyslexia/Dementia
• Well-established knowledge of a range of relevant therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group (as above)
• Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
• Well-established knowledge of the management of people with progressive neurological conditions
• Knowledge of the range and applications of communication aids
• Knowledge of the application and protocol for use of videofluoroscopy
• A good understanding of the roles of other professionals in acute, rehabilitation and community settings
• Well-established knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults

Desirable

• Attainment of Videofluoroscopy competencies

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to be an effective team member
• High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
• Ability to reflect on, analyse and develop own performance
• Ability to self-monitor and seek support/advice as appropriate
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work clinically, professionally and within the organisation

Other Requirements

Essential

• A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Danesbury Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

73 School Lane

Welwyn

AL6 9SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that external investigation reports are brought to the attention of the appropriate medical team and signed off by the appropriate member of staff. Arrange for the request and/or safe onward transmissions of patient investigation reports and film to other sites where necessary.

To maintain filing systems that facilitates the effective running of the department.

To open, date stamp and distribute post according to local standing operating procedure.

Maintain up to date filing of external reports and correspondence in patient medical records.

To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.

To manage patient records appropriately, ensuring an up-to-date record is maintained of all case notes returned from the wards and clinics, that patient medical records are available for clinic and appointments are dispatched to other departments as necessary.

To maintain and update the diaries of the members of the clinical team as required, and to co-ordinate meetings, teaching sessions/venues as required.

To cover for medical secretary colleagues during periods of absence and annual leave.

To ensure the department has adequate stocks of stationery and order supplies as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate and process work of a medico-legal nature and other medical reports as required.

To draft responses to routine enquiries as appropriate.

To take an active role in initiatives to improve the administrative service provided to managers and clinicians, and the service received by children & young people and their families.

To send any referrals received to the central booking office for registration and booking and to action tertiary referrals as necessary. Complete Minimum data set (MDS) template when making onward referrals.

To organise own work schedule, adapt the schedule as required to meet commitments to others within the agreed timescales and, where this is not achievable, give notification promptly with reasons to line manager.

To ensure any changes/cancelation to clinics are carried out using Book Wise and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.

To advise parents of special instructions regarding medical tests, as directed by the medical team.

To liaise with the central booking office as required if an appointment requires rescheduled.

Completion of forms and documentation as requested such as adoption, child protection, police statements, disability and doctor references as requested to do so by the consultant.

Managing the generic email account.

To have an awareness of the referral to treatment (RTT) patient pathway journey in order to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

To have awareness of the outreach clinics and wait lists to be able to respond to parents/carers calls and enquires as appropriate.

Undertaking non clinical typing as requested by the consultant or their teams as necessary such as complaint letters.

Working as part of a team; assisting with the training of new and temporary staff providing support and advice as appropriate.

To locate, retrieve and book patients case notes in and out of department as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years secretarial and/or administrative experience.
• Computer skills Excel , Word & Power Point
• Experience of managing competing and varied demands
• Audio Typing

Desirable

• Use of Digital Dictation System

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clear handwriting, spelling, grammar & numeracy.
• Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• To have a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills especially when dealing with highly sensitive information and where there are barriers to understanding.
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills and to prioritise/manage own workload in a demanding environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with members of the public and professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent
• RSA3 Typing/Word Processing or other recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• AMSPAR qualification

Desirable

• NVQ4 in admin
• EDCL or similar It 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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust

Stadium Road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this rolePlease be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in Sterile Services
• Demonstrable experience of working within a team
• Knowledge of process and quality systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of mentoring staff
• Leadership experience

Education

Essential

• Minimum of GCSE level or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent 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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Woodlands Way

Chelmsford

CM1 7TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist
• Postgraduate clinical qualification and hospital experience to be considered for band 7
• Have a flexible approach to work in order to meet the developing needs of the pharmacy service

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.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Pharmacy degree (BPharm or MPharm)
• Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma for band 7
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy

Desirable

• Postgraduate Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma for band 6

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy for band 7
• Experience of providing medicines information to patients/carers
• Experience of audit or project work
• Supervision of staff for band 7
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions for band 7
• Proven experience of delivering responsibilities and objectives on time

Desirable

• Pre-registration training year in hospital pharmacy
• Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy for band 6
• Basic experience in mental health inpatient setting
• Supervision of staff for band 6
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and making clinically appropriate interventions for band 6
• Experience working within Medicines Information

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills, verbal and written (tact, empathy, negotiation, diplomacy)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
• Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making for band 7
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Reliable with a good attendance record
• Demonstrates good clinical knowledge and skills
• Critical appraisal skills for band 7
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines
• Proactive in seeking out opportunities for service improvement for band 7

Desirable

• Demonstrate high level of professional autonomy, prioritisation and decision making for band 6
• Critical appraisal skills for band 6
• Proactive in seeking out opportunities for service improvement for band 6

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel across all Trust sites within the Berkshire Health economy
• Ability to work in restricted/hot desk areas as and when required
• Flexible approach to work patterns in line with needs of the service including EDC

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Ln, Reading RG30 4EJ

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels
• -Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• -Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• -MSc or equivalent experience e.g. advanced level of clinical practice / relevant postgraduate, professionally accredited courses

Experience

Essential

• -Significant post-graduate experience in relevant specialist area
• -Practical skill & in-depth experience in a multi-disciplinary setting in relevant specialist field evidenced by a learning portfolio and leading to advanced theoretical knowledge in area/s of clinical practice
• -Significant to substantial postgraduate experience of working in a specialist capacity in multi-disciplinary teams leading to the acquisition of advanced theoretical knowledge and highly developed skills.
• -Experience of training Dietetic students
• -Evidence of relevant continued professional development in following areas
• - Clinical e.g.
• Accredited specialist training courses
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
• Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice
• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
• -Teaching e.g.
• Presentation skills
• Clinical supervisory skills training for student training
• Communication skill training / counselling skills training
• Cognitive behaviour therapy training (CBT)
• -High level of dietetic knowledge gained through attendance at postgraduate specialist courses
• -In depth knowledge of research and audit
• -In depth knowledge of nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools
• -Knowledge and experience of all types of nutritional support
• -Maintains excellent knowledge of clinical developments
• -Requires working knowledge of IT / computer programmes

Desirable

• -Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development at highly specialist level
• -Evidence of attendance at national conferences
• -Knowledge of the Strategic direction of the Trust
• -Experience of teaching professional and patient groups

Additional Criteria

Essential

• -Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• -Ability to absorb, interpret and summarise complex verbal information
• -Ability to cope with a variety of personal and professional approaches to patient care
• -Ability to discuss and influence with healthcare professionals across multidisciplinary teams and other agencies
• -Ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding in addition to any communication impairment
• -Ability to analyse, interpret and explain complex information on diagnosis, management plan and their implications in a clear and precise manner to patients, their relatives and members of the multi-professional team
• -Ability to use skills of motivation, negotiation and problem solving with colleagues, members of the multi professional team and other professionals on a daily basis
• -Ability to absorb, interpret and summarize verbal information in a pressurised clinical environment
• -Skills in planning treatment for patients with complex and changing needs
• -Ability to manage a dietetic team
• -Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way
• -Excellent time management
• -Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• -Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for nutrition
• -Motivated to develop the service
• -Flexibility in the approach to a day in the knowledge that pressure of demand and throughput of patients will impact on original aims of the day
• -Willingness to travel all sites as required by the job role
• -Work onsite due to the clinical caseload

Desirable

• -Active member of relevant professional groups

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Completed a Nurse |Training Qualification
• Care Certificate / level 5
• Associate Practitioner

Desirable

• Nursing associate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous Healthcare experience at band 3
• Previous work as an overseas nurse
• Work in a health care setting

Desirable

• work in the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate both in written and oral
• IT literate
• teamplayer

Desirable

• Excellent IPR
• Ability to seek advice

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To perform routine planned preventative maintenance work requiring basic skills (including labouring) as needed. This will include co-operating and assist with multi-skilled maintenance staff to complete tasks safely and in a timely manner.
• To understand and adhere to the Trust Health and Safety Policies e.g., Fire Safety Policy and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• To undertake any training required to undertake planned preventative maintenance programmes (PPM) this may include: Emergency light testing, Water safety/mechanical tasks, Minor door repairs/replacements such as handles, locks, signs etc

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Level ICT
• Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or Vocational maintenance qualification.

Desirable

• Relevant certificated training in the use of power tools
• Relevant certificated training in COSHH

Experience

Essential

• Previous site maintenance experience preferably within a large organisation.

Desirable

• Have experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience of electrical, mechanical services e.g., emergency light testing, water testing/ legionella sampling etc. replacing door furniture.
• Working knowledge of health and safety policies, infection control and work procedures

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills, spoken and written
• Full UK Driving License

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed time served Recognised apprenticeship
• Completion of a structured training program in electrical engineering

Experience

Essential

• Electrical & Building Plant and Equipment

Desirable

• Medical Gas systems
• Ventilation systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure.
• Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Act in the role of Competent Person/Responsible Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for at least two of the following areas:o Water Safetyo Lifting Equipmento Pressure Systemso Medical Gasses.o Specialist Ventilationo Decontamination.o Confined Spaces
• Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC, HNC/HND or Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topics plus significant technical experience
• Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience

Desirable

• Qualification and experience mechanical / motor con BTEC or City and Guilds in a complex engineering field and BTEC or City & Guilds in Specialist Equipment maintenance

Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise and a full understanding of complex mechanical healthcare related infrastructure.
• Thorough working knowledge of Building Management Systems.
• Have a detailed working knowledge of the following: Ventilation and cooling systems. Steam generation and distribution. MTHW & LTHW generation and distribution. DHW & DCW generation and distribution. BMS control systems. Pneumatic systems.
• An understanding of key legislation relating to the maintenance of facilities.
• Experience of working in an industrial environment.
• Electrical/mechanical services systems maintenance

Desirable

• Mechanical testing and inspection
• Knowledge of Healthcare Technical Guidance.
• Hospital experience
• Working with steam systems

Skills

Essential

• Able to make workload assessments and allocation
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in situ
• Ability to communicate verbally by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust.
• PC and IT literate. Ability to use tools and test equipment
• Fit and mobile

Desirable

• Pipe welding, Steriliser, Technical maintenance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The 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

• To provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective clerical and administrative support service to Social Work staff within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• Supervision of Band 2 staff day to day including organisation of workload, evaluation, appraisal, induction and training features relating to individuals
• Covering tasks relate to word processing of multiple documents and note taking at meetings
• Other tasks relate to management of staff leave, ordering of stationery resources, repair requests relating to management of offices, recruitment and selection of staff.
• Training, induction, supervisions and performance appraisals relating to Band 2 colleagues.
• Implementing new work practices, procedures and policies and responsibility for workload prioritisation.
• Assisting with telephone/reception duties, maintaining filing systems, input of computerised referrals and responding to ad-hoc queries from clients, carers, relatives, colleagues, management and medical professionals.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of computerised records within the Directorates client database system
• Ensuring adequate cover is maintained on own and alternative sites and confidentiality and equal opportunities are adhered to at all times.
• Doing any other appropriate duties as delegated by Social Services Admin Team Manager and Trust Line Management.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes

Essential

• oAccurate keyboard skills
• oIT literacy and experience of using Microsoft packages (Excel/Word/Outlook)
• oExcellent interpersonal/communication skills both written and verbal. Confidence to deal with difficult situations in person or by telephone
• oExcellent organisational skills
• oAttention to detail
• oExperience of arranging meetings including producing reports, agendas, minute taking skills/experience
• oCapable of undertaking clerical, financial and numeric tasks accurately with attention to detail
• oTeam-worker with the ability to motivate a team and also able to work unsupervised using own initiative with a flexible/enthusiastic attitude

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the range of services provided by the Trust/Adult/Children's Social Care Directorates
• oExperience of mentoring/supervising staff in an office environment
• oKnowledge of NHS HR Policies and Procedures

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oGCSE or equivalent at Grade C or above in English
• oNVQ Level 3 in customer care/business administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oECDL computer qualification or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• oRelevant work experience
• oExperience of mentoring/supervising staff in an office 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:Senior Social Workers are a key part of the senior management team and the focus of the role is to promote, lead and act in accordance with the principles of personalisation, ensuring the team are working to promote wellbeing, and enabling individuals rights to choice and control. In doing so they will carry out complex assessments of need, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal support networks and support providers.

Senior Social Workers will lead the Team's social care agenda and will supervise the social care staff within the Team. As a Senior Social Worker you will act as a champion and leader of social care within a locality/quadrant to ensure a focus on outcome based interventions. You will be expected to give robust, consistent expert social care practice advice, including safeguarding, in partnership with other specialist senior social care colleagues. You will reinforce the need to deliver high quality, cost effective social care services to service users and their carers focused on the principles of choice, control and independence, as well as ensuring their safety. You will have a small caseload of the most complex cases and you will manage the provision of assessments and reviews of social care intervention.

Partnership working is a key component of this post both within and outside the Trust and you will need to be innovative in ensuring that there is a range of appropriate services locally to support individual recovery journeys. You will work with community partners to address complex social issues and will be encouraged to think innovatively about how to address local concerns with our community partners.

You will be expected to work in partnership with service users and carers so that they can be empowered, and services can be improved as a result of feedback of their experiences.

All Senior Social Workers must be registered with Social Work England.

For a more detailed description, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• An appropriate professional social work qualification
• Registration with General Social Care Council
• Education to degree level
• Masters Degree or equivalent training
• Approved Mental Health Professional training and qualification (or prepared to undertake training within a year of appointment)
• Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers

Desirable

• Other post-qualifying training e.g. CBT, family therapy
• Best Interests Assessment training

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Stong post qualification experience with demonstrable evidence of excellent practice at a high level
• Extensive knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, theory and policy in relation to relevant adult and children's social care.
• Experience of undertaking assessments,focused as personalisation, choice and control, and care planning Understanding and experience of personal budgets and direct payments
• Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and evidence of collaborative work
• Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect particularly in very challenging situations
• Experience of work as Approved Mental Health Professional.

Desirable

• Experience of work as a Best Interests assessor

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing.
• Evidence of successful management of difficult meetings.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive information
• Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to analyse service user and carer information.
• Experience of undertaking small scale audits and surveys.

Desirable

• Understanding of basic research methods

DIVERSITY

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to working sensitively with diverse needs and environments
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to visit and attend meetings at a variety of locations and environments Experience of using computer - PC
• literate to ECDL standard
• Able to travel between bases and offices, as required, using suitable mode of transport.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Essential

• Ability to meet timescales and respond to crises and appropriate

MENTAL EFFORT

Essential

• Flexibility and ability to respond to a variety of tasks, and to prioritise own workload
• Ability to manage others and convey information which may be contentious sensitively so that it achieves required improvements and outcomes

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

Essential

• Ability to deal with distressing and sometimes aggressive behaviour of service users, carers and colleagues

GENERAL

Essential

• Experience of working in an integrated health and social care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of knowledge
• Management/Team leader qualification or willing to work towards

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing a service to patients/customers
• Experience of Microsoft Office products
• Experience of managing a team
• Understanding of the clinical administration pathway
• Experience of conflict resolution
• Experience of working within the General Data Protection Regulations 2018
• Experience of using electronic systems
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of managing the administration department in an NHS Organisation
• Experience of the Clinical administration pathway
• Project/Change Management Experience

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Team working
• Good Organisational skills
• Knowledge of Trust Access Policy
• Knowledge of Referral to Treatment rules and guidelines
• Ability to prioritise team workload
• Good understanding of the NHS Agenda
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, General Data Protection Regulations
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of leadership
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Ability to analyse data
• Ability to manage a budget
• Previous NHS experience

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Professionalism
• Caring
• Honest
• Accountable
• Tenacious
• Drive for Excellence

Other Requirements

Essential

• Interested in personal development.
• Flexible approach to hours and conditions
• Can travel to all sites

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide the nursing perspective to the clinical work of the team and to the delivery of all aspects of the service, advising on the appropriateness of referrals for a nursing oriented approach, and maintaining a small clinical caseload of highly complex and demanding cases.

To provide a highly specialist, holistic assessment of referrals in order to formulate and implement plans for the treatment and management of care based on an appropriate conceptual framework employing research based evidence.

To use highly specialist knowledge and experience to identify, analyse and interpret highly complex problem behaviour and inter-actionable patterns making appropriate 4 formulations to prioritise, engage and intervene effectively to assist service users, carers and families.

To provide highly specialist nursing (and multi-modality) guidance, advice and consultation to the multidisciplinary team, contributing expertise to the treatment formulations.

To support alternatives where possible, to prevent in-patient admission and possible disengagement with the service by specialist and flexible outreach in service users homes.

To provide a care package which offers the most effective therapeutic response to service users and their families and, where appropriate, working jointly and collaboratively with other clinicians in the multi-disciplinary team.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached herewith for full particulars.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse ( Mental Health/Learning Disability)
• Teaching certificate including annual update (ENB 998), or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD
• Nurse Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• MSc in specific therapeutic treatment modality e.g. systemic practice, cognitive behavioural therapy. Post graduate clinical and therapeutic qualification related to the community.

Experience

Essential

• Sound experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
• Experience of nurse independent prescribing for relevant service user group
• Experience of working with service users presenting with emotional/psychological difficulties and challenging behaviour with their families and wider networks in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults
• Experience of teaching and training in practice
• Experience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community

Desirable

• Experience of therapeutic practice in different cultural contexts.
• Record of publication in professional journals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House, Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will develop and maintain professional relationships with education staff.
• You will be on site at allocated educational settings each day of the week.
• You will provide 1-1 interventions such as low intensity CBT (guided self-help) for children, young people, parent/carers and school staff,
• You will work with group interventions.
• You will facilitate workshops for children, young people, parent/carers and school staff.
• You will work in drop-in surgeries for children, young people and school staff.
• You will facilitate co-production to support service development,
• You will help support the team in resource development,

For a more detailed description of the role, please see attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or the 'Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice' course with experience of working with child, young people and families.
• Experience of working clinically with children and young people in a setting such a CAMHS and/or within an educational setting

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others in a healthcare and education setting
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a service which has agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
• Experience in using an electronic clinical records and data collection system.
• Experience of working with parent/carers who's children/young people have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and those who have experienced a mental health problem
• Experience of working with children and young people with anxiety disorders, affective (mood) disorders.
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families (e.g., CBT informed, solution focused brief therapy).
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing

Desirable

• Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.
• Experience of working with looked after children.
• Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviour and how it may present in universal services
• Demonstrates understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological models and how it relates to this post.
• Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.
• Knowledge of educational environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children/families
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
• Ability to assess risk and to record and communicate appropriately
• Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk.
• Ability to teach others about mental health issues.
• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.

Desirable

• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the stressors young people may encounter in an educational setting and the impact that these can have on mental health
• Knowledge of the school's safeguarding procedures and who the Designated Safeguarding Lead, (DSL), is in each establishment that they work in.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to write clear reports and letters.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision positively and effectively
• Ability to deliver interventions to groups (young people and parent/carer groups).
• Skills in delivering Guided Self-Help interventions.

Desirable

• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with young people

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to assess risk assessments and understanding of the importance of assessing risk.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abel Smith school,

Churchfields,

Hertford,

SG13 8AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Placement and student administration: Match, allocate and record information on placements for students on nursing, associate, and degree apprenticeship programmes of study from commencement to completion of training. Request logins for all students and AHP trainees
• Liaise and maintain professional networking relationships as directed by the Non- Medical Education Lead.
• Liaise with Team leads and Universities placement office to ensure appropriate allocation of student nurses to Clinical placements are in line with placement capacity and agreed parameters. Actively assist with the sourcing of placement allocations by communicating in writing and by phone with potential placement settings.
• Re-arrange placement schedules for students following an interruption or resumption of training. Record and update changes relating to student personal circumstances, informing the relevant internal and external personnel as necessary.
• Maintain database of all student allocation, ensuring the information is correct
• Provide student group information and reports for the teams as required
• Support the Non- Medical Education Lead and team in dealing with student, assessor, and practice supervisor queries, maintaining tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Appropriately and effectively address routine placement queries from students, placement tutors and placement settings, escalating where necessary.
• Advise tutors, Team Leads, placement settings and students on placement administrative processes and arrangements.
• Work with the Non-Medical Education lead in periodic reviews of the team performance and contribute to the overall development plan
• Support the Non -Medical Education Lead and the team with implementation of change management about placement requirements within our partnerships
• Attend internal and external Service Provider meetings taking notes/minutes as and when required
• Work with team members to review and develop administrative procedures on an ongoing basis to enable efficient and robust management information systems.
• Work across the Placement teams in supporting wider administrative activities as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to Diploma Level or equivalent, including English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent level qualification
• Recognised computing qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient knowledge of Excel and data presentation
• Establishing and maintaining office systems
• Good knowledge of Student Placement allocation
• Experience of dealing with Students IT issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hertfordshire Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust, Head Office

Beaconsfield Road, The Colonnades

Hatfield

AL10 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that health and safety and infection control measures are adhered to at all times

To ensure that all equipment faults are reported to the senior lung function technician and in their absence to EBME

To advise and demonstrate safe manual handling techniques

Demonstrate to patients how to use the equipment that they will be using in their own homes EG Nebulizers

To help manage the administration and organisation of the lung function department

To maintain accurate computer and written records that fulfils the legal requirements and can be used for audit

To complete appropriate reports regarding community activity as required To ensure any written reports are filed promptly in the appropriate place

To manage written verbal referrals to the service ensuring they are entered onto the computer system and filed as appropriate

To support the management of the appointments system Ensuring pre designed letters are sent to patients in a timely manner

To speak with patients on the telephone addressing any questions or enquiries

To use ICare and RIO to check patients details and input relevant information allowing for audit around the lung function service

To undertake general administrative tasks within the lung function department service particularly relating to record keeping filing supplies errands and message taking

To undertake photocopying tasks EG Patient information leaflets

To comply with all policies and procedures particularly the Lone Working policy the Health and safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act To report on complaints accidents and clinical incidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible

To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures in locations where spirometry sessions are to be held

To be familiar with all emergency and precautionary procedures both on and off site and to respond as necessary EG Emergency resuscitation infection control etc

To identify and report a clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinical area

Demonstrate an innovative and patient centred approach to treatment and care

To work with patients and their families who are living and managing with complex chronic conditions

To own a car and be driver

To be familiar with emergency and precautionary procedures both within the hospital and in locations where spirometry services are held

To undertake any other duties as requested by the senior lung function technician and the lead respiratory nurse

To participate in the individual performance review KSF and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer skills including word and excel.
• Ability to analyse complex data and report to senior members of staff.
• Able to undertake complex tests.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Ability to manage own caseload with access to qualified staff.
• Ability to write results of interventions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to anticipate and forward plan.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work.
• Ability to gain co-operation and motivate others.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Full clean driving licence valid for UK and access to a car.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of working with patients who are living with COPD.
• Experience of performing spirometry, FeNo and reversibility testing using MDI's

Desirable

• Experience of working within a lung function/spirometry service.
• Experience of working within varied clinical settings including the community.
• Issuing overnight sleep studies and capillary blood gases.

Qualifications

Essential

• 'BSc in Respiratory and sleep physiology 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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Data Inputting and Reporting1. On a daily basis, collect and collate patient audit information being collected within the Critical Care Units by nursing and medical staff2. On a daily basis, input data accurately into computer3. Arrange for the availability of patient notes and other records and information as requested by medical staff and others to assist in the completion of audit records4. Inform the data co-ordinator or Critical Care Manager/deputy of information which is not being collected, is missing or incomplete (eg Missing forms, forms not completed daily) and work with these individuals and others to improve data quality collection systems.5. As required by the co-ordinator, liaise with relevant internal and external individuals and bodies involved in the collection and collation of data and respond to their requirements, after discussion with the Critical Care Manager if necessary6. Respond to other requests for information as requested by the unit manager and others7. Assist in the production of reports at agreed intervals as required by data coordinator, unit manager, senior medical staff and others.8. Store, file or safely dispose of data forms after input as advised by data coordinator.

Clerical and Administrative Support to Units9. Provide basic clerical and administrative support, for example by,

Answering telephones, taking messages and responding to enquiries Obtaining results Maintaining and filing patient records and reports Make arrangements for appointments and meetings Ensuring that stationary and other supplies are ordered and stick levels maintained Providing other clerical support as required

10. Ensure that medical records and other relevant information are obtained and prepared for use by medical staff11. Ensure that admission information is collected and recorded accurately.12. Liaise with all other departments in the Trust to ensure the smooth running of the units and the best possible service to the patients, resolving problems when possible and informing the unit manager or deputies of results and difficulties

Ward Clerk Duties To provide a high-quality reception service , meet and greet patients demonstrating optimal customer service skills , addressing patients queries and providing information within your remit or seeking advice and guidance as necessary To manage incoming calls and receiving information via other sources from patients, relatives and other members of the trust team, managing, documenting and communicating appropriately to support in the management of the department and patient pathways Always demonstrate a professional etiquette Handling, maintaining and tracking files and / or patient records accurately, confidentially and sensitively according to approved organisation and governance standards Receiving hard copy and electronic referrals , inputting data to patient information systems accurately and timely in accordance with procedures Liaise with other members of the clinical and operational team regarding patient queries or scheduling issues Prepare patient records and information in advance, ensuring all medical notes are available and tracked in and out of the department Admit and discharge patients in an effective and timely manner Planning, organising and prioritising own workload whilst accepting direction and delegation from the Administration Team Leader, Care Group Support and Care Group Managers Providing and receiving routine information as assigned to support colleagues, clinicians, patients and other departments and clients Requesting necessary items, information or services from other departments Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all organisational policies relating to the job Discussing with the Administration Team Leader any suggestions for service improvement based on experiences within the different specialties. Photocopying, faxing and printing as appropriate to the job Maintenance and management of specialties filing systems Handling of post Use of computer applications and all relevant databases as necessary and appropriate for the job Respond to prioritised work in appropriate order to ensure work is completed within agreed timescales Supervise and support junior or new members of the team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C or above essential
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• RSA 2 Word processing or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable administrative / clerical experience in the last 3 years

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience desirable.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a clinical information system.
• Ability to use computer systems for the accurate recording of patient data.
• Ability to input and retrieve data accurately.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Pleck road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• no formal qualifications required

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a patient or customer-led environment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

• Will exercise leadership and develop a good working relationship with colleagues in the MDT and the unit as a whole.
• To ensure that the Trust policies/procedures, NMC guidelines andprotocols are adhered to at all times.
• To monitor and review sickness/absence, in partnership with the team leader.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.
• To participate in positive, regular clinical supervision and formal appraisal systems in line with the Trust policy.
• To contribute to the orientation/induction programmes for new staff and to the training/development programmes for all staff and students.
• Ensuring the physical environment is conducive to developing andmaintaining a therapeutic environment consistent with the well being of both service-users and staff.
• To develop regular teaching sessions within the clinical environment.
• To act as a mentor to student nurses, providing ongoing support.
• To act as site nurse in charge out of hours on a rotational basis
• Will be required to act up in the absence of the Team Leader.
• To take charge of the Unit as required.

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

Person Specification

Educational achievements, qualifications, and training

Essential

• RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nursing
• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 5 or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in other secure services

Job related attitude and skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi- professional team.
• Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of risk assessment and management.
• Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions.
• Understanding of legal frameworks such as MHA.
• Supervision skills

Desirable

• Implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly according to client / service needs.
• Receptive to changing environments and an ability to promote positive approaches to implementing changes according to service and client need.
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Positive approach to work
• Attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadland Clinic

Little Plumstead Hospital

Norwich

NR13 5EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Relationships:

• To work with service users and carers
• To work with other members of Specialist Learning Disability Service
• To work with other stakeholders including Health Facilitation, Learning Disability in-patient services, Primary and Secondary Care Services, county council and any other relevant stakeholder group
• To link with other SLTs particular those in the Learning Disabilities and Forensic business stream

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To manage a mixed caseload, using evidence-based person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for the specified service user group
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• To maintain clinical records
• To develop skills and knowledge

Clinical Responsibility

• To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users, including those with - profound learning disabilities, additional sensory and/or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour.
• To be responsible for managing a defined complex caseload with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness
• To work with and be available to other SLTs and Assistant Therapy Practitioners (ATPs) for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required
• To be an autonomous practitioner
• To work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care plan
• To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carer
• To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomes
• To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication
• To have the skills needed to facilitate group work with service users
• To undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual clients
• To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care

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

Person Specification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

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

Desirable

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

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

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

Desirable

• Dysphagia training

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Clear and effective communication through written, verbal and non-verbal modes
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT, Learning Disabilities and mental health
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Group work skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Contributing to formulations and care planning formally and informally
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in SLT and mental health
• Planning and co-ordination of treatment packages
• Ability to identify and analyse problems and be proactive in their solution
• Ability to analyze professional and ethical issues
• Applied knowledge of mental health legislation
• Applied knowledge and risk assessment and management
• Understanding of SLT outcome measures

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Midshires

Smeaton Close

Aylesbury

HP19 8HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

NB: ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

IT Literate

Essential

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications

Desirable

• Experience working with NHS booking systems

Experience working in a office enviroment

Essential

• Experience working in a office enviroment

Desirable

• Experience working in a NHS enviroment

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, please view the job description:

https://www.msichoices.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Job-Description-Registered-Nurse-Midwife-Central-London.pdf

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC

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

MSI Reproductive Choices

Address

Marie Stopes

108 Whitfield Street

London

W1T 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support ward team and discharge co-ordinator with patient flow tasks (Contacting relevant stakeholders etc)
• Completion of the barriers to discharge form on Rio for newly admitted patients within 72 hours
• Attend MDT meetings, CPAs and bed management meetings for identified patients
• Identifying issues with housing and benefits, offering support and advice.
• Liaising and developing roles with housing department for patients who are homeless, including services available for patients who are discharged without accommodation which includes completing homeless applications and gathering relevant documentation. Following housing protocol so 72 hours notice is given prior to discharge.
• Supporting home visits where there are concerns about the property and supporting ward OTs to complete OT assessments at home if needed.
• Supporting with benefits (note this excludes PIP claims)
• Support patients with assessment for council for housing
• Supporting patients with access to food parcels and items required on discharge.
• Linking with community support workers, to ensure continuity of care
• Supporting patients attend rehab assessments
• Support Repatriation to relevant area/countries and liaising with the home office for updates.
• To support with opening and closing referrals on Rio for patients under the Flow and Discharge Team (Discharge pathway)
• To develop strong working relationships and work in close partnership with ward multi-disciplinary teams, Patient Flow Hub, SF&DCs, Crisis teams, Community teams / services and social services to facilitate discharge from acute in-patient care to prevent delays and resolving complex discharge arrangements, for the effective, efficient and optimum management of inpatient beds.
• To support the co-ordination of timely and appropriate assessment and safe discharge of people from acute inpatient beds.
• Answer telephone calls in an efficient, courteous, professional and non-judgemental manner.
• Act as a point of contact for incoming referrals especially out of office hours, and communication with all relevant personnel in the process.
• Ensure all callers receive the correct response by following the Flow policy.
• Effectively manage callers expectations whilst providing correct and accurate information at all times.
• If there are no available beds within Oxleas, to advise the referrer of this and then begin the escalation process. The first point is to notify the SFDC so that they can make direct contact with the referrer to agree on a management plan.
• To attend daily Flow handover calls and meetings, and update on any changes on the bed state
• To form and maintain relationships with all oxleas teams, NHS teams and external services relevant to the discharge process.
• Take account of the cultural issues in communication with everyone, including work colleagues

Person Specification

Administrative experience

Essential

• Mental health experience
• basic excel, spreadsheets and updating of reports

Desirable

• Full Driving licence with access to a car

Mental Health experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience in a mental health setting

Competence

Essential

• Competent in English and Maths

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills both verbally and written

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pinewood House

Pinewood House, Pinewood Place,

Dartford

DA2 7WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Children in Care Nurse is to work with other Health and Social Care services to support specialist health care delivery within a multi-professional Children in Care team. We are looking for an experienced practitioner who will work with and advocate for, Children in Care & young people to promote their best health outcomes.

Clinically, you will be expected to independently manage your own case load, managing your time to conduct holistic statutory Review Health Assessments (RHAs) and writing comprehensive Children in Care Leavers Health Summaries - living inside and outside Coventry. You will also act as a point of contact for professional liaison, take part in a duty rota and attend safeguarding meetings.

You will be expected to work within the local specification and national guidance to respond to Children in Care and young people, their carers and others supporting them. You may be required to travel across the country to engage with Coventrys Children in Care who are placed out of city.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to independently assess, plan implement and evaluate programmes of quality care for highly complex & vulnerable children & young people
• Ability to independently write comprehensive reports
• An understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and other supporting legislation / guidance

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience of working with children & young people in a range of settings
• Multi-agency liaison & collaboration, with respect to complex children's cases
• Ability to work autonomously

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate compassionate care for this client group
• Must be able to exercise initiative

Other

Essential

• Must hold current driving licence and be a car user

Qualifications

Essential

• nurse /midwife qualification and registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

City of Coventry Health Centre

Coventry

CV1 4FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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