Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Education
• NNEB/National diploma in childhood Studies or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Further qualifications and/or experience related to the job description
• Information Technology/keyboard skills qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with infants and children and parents/carers

Desirable

• Experience in community or health related field

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to plan own work
• Ability to work in a team and develop a good working relationship with other agencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate
• Awareness of the Children's NSF and working knowledge of child protection procedures
• Child development
• Awareness of child behaviour management techniques
• Knowledge of play activities related to child development

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Clear communication methods for young people and carers/parents with a disability
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques
• Knowledge of recent advances in the sphere of public health.
• Knowledge of local and national initiatives impacting on health and service provision

Values

Essential

• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.Motivated. Commitment to high standards of care.Commitment to self development

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Caia Park Health Centre

Prince Charles Road

Wrexham

LL13 8TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification, please refer to this for more information.

We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of driving within the local and surrounding area
• Experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 Ton
• Experience of carrying out comprehensive vehicle safety checks

Desirable

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to drive safely and within road traffic legislation requirements
• Good geographical knowledge of local area of responsibility
• Ability to work to departmental procedures and where appropriate on own initiative
• Ability to keep legible and accurate electronic and/or paper records
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out vehicle safety checks
• Effective customer care skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to build positive inter-personal relationships with a range of different people e.g. service users, carers, work colleagues
• Effective team working
• Ability to demonstrate an empathetic approach
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and MCA
• Ability to support service users
• Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs
• Ability to administer basic First Aid
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Understanding of CQC requirements

Other

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
• Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements in order to meet the needs of the service.

Qualifications

Essential

• D1 driving entitlement
• Emergency First Aid at Work/ or level 3 First Response Emergency Care Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
• Advanced driving skills (Blue light qualification)

Desirable

• P.C.V driving licence with manual transmission entitlement
• NVQ 2 in Health and Social care
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Literacy and numeracy level 2 qualification
• Moving and Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

CPG Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Directorate:

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

Occupational Therapy Preceptorship & Induction:

We offer a 12 month Occupational Therapy Preceptorship for all newly qualified Occupational Therapists to support and consolidate core Occupational Therapy skills.

We also offer a sensory integration preceptorship for those with an interest in sensory integration.

All new starters will complete an induction which incorporates service line Occupational Therapy processes as inho use orientation.

Five Reasons to Apply Today

• Join a service where occupational therapy is central to recovery, risk reduction and progression.
• Receive regular clinical supervision and protected professional development time.
• Access a structured preceptorship programme if you are newly qualified.
• Develop specialist skills and experience within womens low secure mental health services.
• Become part of a large and supportive national Occupational Therapy Directorate with clear opportunities for continued career development.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking.
• Free meals for staff while on duty.
• Relocation package, where eligible.
• Group pension plan.
• NHS discounts and access to the Blue Light Card scheme.
• Wellbeing resources, including physical, financial and mental health support.
• Dedicated CPD time and access to specialist training.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and career development.

Apply Now:

Apply now to develop your occupational therapy career while making a meaningful difference to womens recovery and future independence.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit to the service, please contact our Specialist Recruitment Consultant, Katie Dixon, at [email protected]

Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• De monstrate an understanding of person-centred and evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
• Be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment reference checks.

Recruitment agencies, please note: Speculative candidate details should not be sent directly to clinical staff. These must be submitted through our internal recruitment team. Candidates introduced directly to members of the clinical team may be considered to have been submitted without agency ownership.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bradford

BD4 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:-

• Organise the workload of the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, through an efficient and effective electronic diary system, bring forward system and electronic paper management system.
• Communicate and build close relationships with senior colleagues both internal and external to the organisation.
• Prepare agendas, circulate with supporting papers and take minutes of meetings chaired by the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• Format and produce complex reports and papers.
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion to deal with complex and sensitive information
• Demonstrate a high level of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and speed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise own daily workload in line with the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development's workload and commitments.
• On occasion, it may be necessary to work outside normal office hours to fulfil the role.
• To provide an extremely high level and comprehensive administrative service to the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• To deal professionally and effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• To develop, implement and maintain effective and appropriate office management systems in line with the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development's requirements.
• To administer, manager and co-ordinate a demanding workload using own initiative, prioritising and maintaining deadlines and commitments.
• To organise meetings, prepare, finalise and collate all supporting documentation required for meetings chaired by the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and arrange follow-up actions/meetings, where appropriate.
• To work without direct supervision, using own initiative and, where necessary, initiate letters and emails, both internally and externally, as required without reference to the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development.
• To maintain an effective diary system for the Executive Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and use own initiative in relation to their incoming correspondence.
• To develop and maintain a comprehensive electronic filing system.
• To develop and maintain a comprehensive bring forward system.
• To receive and action incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails.
• To organise travel and hotel arrangements in line with external commitments and co-ordinate monthly expenses.
• To act in a confidential manner at all times, receiving complex and sensitive information.
• To provide administration support to other members of the Corporate Workforce and OD Senior Team.
• To provide administration support to other members of the Executive Team, when required.
• To undertake such other duties that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the post, including out of hours work, either at initial place of work or at any other organisation establishments.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise

Essential

• Evidence of practical experience in a PA role
• Ability to cope with a demanding workload
• Substantial experience of Microsoft Office
• Substantial knowledge and experience of the NHS
• Advanced keyboard skills to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and speed
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and confidence in the role
• Ability to minute meetings and produce and accurate record
• Work effectively as part of the Executive PA team

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Able to use electronic information systems
• Team Player
• Communication skills
• Customer Service Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade C and above in English and Maths or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent experience
• IT qualification or equivalent level of experience using Microsoft packages
• RSA/OCR Level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL
• AMSPAR -City & Guilds level 3

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical/office experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Eirias Park

Abergele Road

Colwyn Bay

LL29 8BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training or its equivalent) in Clinical Psychology leading to eligibility for Chartered Status by the British Psychological Society
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a neuropsychology setting.
• Experience of conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments autonomously.
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment report writing to a high standard
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.

Desirable

• Experience of adapting psychological interventions for clients with cognitive difficulties.
• Experience of conducting cross cultural neuropsychological assessments via an interpreter.
• Experience of the application of clinical neuropsychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological and psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialized psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of evidence based psychological therapies for people with Parkinson's disease

Others

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Imperial College Healthcare

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Sustainability Advisor will require the knowledge and experience to act as the intelligent client and work with the programmes technical partners to deliver towards the governments target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

The post holder will explore and review the incorporation of leading sustainability initiatives, including innovative technologies, systems, materials and construction methods, whilst engaging with end-users, scientific facilities, scientists and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand operational requirements, to oversee an integrated and holistic design solution that is fit for purpose and provide value for money.

They will have expertise to assess strategies, modelling, calculations and risks to present recommendations to senior management, steering effective decision making. They will set out key metrics to evaluate the performance of buildings in use to verify that environmental performance targets and requirements are met, to measure suppliers performance.They will develop forward thinking sustainability design guides and technical assurance standards to respond to government sustainability goals and future climate challenges.

Leadership is a critical element of this role, and the post holder will actively steer, prioritise and manage a workload to meet the programmes sustainability objectives and wider business development needs.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Responsible for championing the programme's sustainability vision and objectives.
• Explore, understand, rationalise and advise on leading sustainability initiatives and integrated design solutions.
• Lead on technical assurance, including:
  • developing and implementing robust strategies to have oversight that design solutions are compliant with legislation, fit for purpose and meet required environmental targets
  • advising on the demonstration and evidence of compliance, such as testing and certification, and witnessing tests where required
  • setting soft landing requirements, such as support and training for end-users, and
  • building performance evaluations In Use, to verify targets and requirements are met
• Lead on developing sustainable design guides and technical standards to respond to government sustainability goals and future climate challenges. Ensuring that the sustainable design standards, specifications and guides are compliant with legislation, fit for purpose and provide value for money. Seek alignment of guidance and standards with wider government departments.
• Lead on measuring suppliers performance against achieving sustainability targets.
• Support the programme team in all sustainability design matters where specialist input is required, to overcome challenges or uncertainty, and for wider business development needs.
• Consider and make decisions on all Value Engineering that relates to sustainable technical specifications and consider all related non-compliance requests through a derogation process.
• Support suppliers understanding of UKHSAs requirements and where applicable oversee the product testing procedure and product acceptance criteria.
• Provide direction and advice to programme partners to ensure designs meet the operational needs of service users.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level in Environmental / Sustainable / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or relevant technical subject matter, or relevant equivalent experience in a related role.
• Membership of CIBSE, Energy Institute or similar professional body.
• Ability to set the technical design standards and sustainable assurance strategy for the UK Health Security Campus Programme.
• Experience of working with complex and high value project/framework procurement processes.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory regulations & standards relating to environmental and sustainable design.
• Strong understanding of leading sustainability initiatives and strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of technical and modelling software, data analysis calculations and sustainability assessment tools.
• Strong working knowledge of accredited sustainability certification such as BREEAM, LEED and other similar assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of building MEP design.
• A strong communicator and able to present confidently to a wide range of audiences.
• Knowledge of how MMC can contribute to sustainability.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
• Knowledge of RIBA stages and experience of construction projects.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of designing and delivering highly serviced laboratory projects.

Selection criteria

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours and experience.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed13essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1200 wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1200words. We will not consider any words over1200words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Educated to degree level in Environmental / Sustainable / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or relevant technical subject matter, or relevant equivalent experience in a related role.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams.

Behaviours and experience will be tested at interview.

You will be required to prepare a 5 - 10 minute presentation as part of the interview. The details of this will be: What challenges you think you will face as Sustainability advisor in the first 6 months and what would be your strategy and plan to deal with those challenges.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Leadership (Lead behaviour)
• Making effective decisions
• Working together
• Changing and improving

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf).

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site.

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Grade 7 Upper

• £64,317-£66,581 (National)
• £66,497- £68,574 (Outer London)
• £68,626- £70,566 (Inner London)

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Leadership (Lead behaviour)
• Making effective decisions
• Working together
• Changing and improving

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.
• Ability to handle difficult situations.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills e.g. use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Data inputting
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to travel across sites to clients homes and community settings where required in order to carry out clinical tasks
• Planning, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Welsh language Speaking/Listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, theories of OT and their application to practice.
• Documented evidence of CPD.
• Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Relevant experience of working with clients with various physical conditions

Desirable

• Experience of audit and implementing evidence based practice
• Experience working within stroke

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or other relevant OT qualification)
• Professional Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Membership of professional body - BAOT

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experiencedBank Support Workerto join our team working at Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service.

We specialise in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

Youll be workingflexible bank hours a week(days shifts Monday-Friday),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atLong Eaton Day Service.

You are

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Your day-to-day

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary of £13.00 per hour
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Contributory Pension Scheme

If you are interest in this role apply now!

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Long Eaton

NG10 1DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for strategic and operational management of the ICB designated safeguarding functions and ensuring the ICB fulfils all statutory safeguarding duties. The postholder will provide system leadership for a defined Place, managing the local safeguarding team and workstreams including the related strategic plan for their areas of activity. You will work with partners across the sector and wider to ensure delivery of strategic objectives. You will ensure the provision of safeguarding, child protection and adult expertise and leadership throughout locally defined health economy and multiagency partnerships. The role is pivotal to complex case management, improved partnership working, strategic planning, quality assurance and safeguarding improvement.

As a senior member of the team, you will be required to deputise for the Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships as appropriate and to coordinate and oversee the work of Assistant Designated Nurses for Safeguarding working within the same geographical area, delivering key outcomes.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

Commissioning for Value and Outcomes

Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace

Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways

Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity

Advancing Health Equity

Integrated Partnership

You will be accountable for:

1. Ensuring the ICB meets all statutory safeguarding duties as defined in related documents including the Safeguarding Accountability and Assurance Framework (SAAF) 2024, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Intercollegiate Documents for Children and Adults 20025 and all relevant legislation including:

Children Act 1989 and 2004

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Liberty Protection Safeguards (when implemented)

NHS Act 2006

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Serious Violence Duty2023

Ensuring that the NHS can take forward the Safeguarding reforms being implemented as part of the Family First Partnership Programme.

Strategic Leadership

1. Support the Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships in the statutory delivery for Safeguarding Adults and Children designated functions for a defined Place and for related workstreams at Place and System.

2. Act as the expert professional advisor to the Local Safeguarding Partnership and Board on safeguarding matters related to health.

3. Act as the expert professional advisor to the ICB on safeguarding matters including risks, priorities and statutory compliance.

4. Act as the expert professional advisor across the health economy as required.

5. Influence commissioning to ensure that safeguarding is embedded in all services, quality and transformation programmes.

6. Support the Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships in the interpretation of national policy and legislation relating to safeguarding.

7. Lead and support the development of Policy and Procedures related to safeguarding.

8. Direct and support innovation and ensure efficiency and productivity is achieved in safeguarding through effective working at Place.

9. Provide leadership and direction on key safeguarding areas as part of the wider portfolio supporting other safeguarding nurses.

10. Responsible as line manager for a delivery of statutory safeguarding functions at place, line management of the specialist safeguarding nurse and for wider delivery of agreed safeguarding portfolio priorities across the footprint including devising of training fir safeguarding.

System Assurance and Quality

1. Support NHSE and the ICB in the system assurance processes relating to NHS Provider organisations in line with the NHSE Quality Strategy and including a range of Safeguarding Tools including SCAT and SCRT.

2. Ensure safeguarding is addressed as part of the service specifications, contract performance measures and service level agreements with provider organisations, and in the review of their on-going performance.

3. Provide assurance to the ICB Board that all commissioned and contracted providers meet statutory safeguarding requirements as outlined within the SAAF.

4. Lead safeguarding elements of quality assurance including:

Contract monitoring

Quality Schedules

CQC interface

Serious Incident oversight

5. Ensure providers meet safeguarding standards through contractual monitoring, quality schedules and serious incident oversight.

6. Analyse safeguarding data, themes and intelligence to identify system risks and drive improvement.

7. Ensure learning from reviews (SARS, CSPRS, DARDR, CDOPs) is embedded across the system.

8. Develop approaches to evidence impact and outcome of interventions to improve safeguarding practice.

Multi-agency Partnership

1. Represent the ICB at:

Safeguarding Adult Boards

Safeguarding Children Partnerships

Domestic Abuse Boards

Prevent/ Channel Panels

Strategic MAPPA

Community Safety Partnerships

2. Ensure effective Multi-Agency Arrangements are in place including information sharing.

3. Provide expert health input into multiagency safeguarding reviews as required.

Expert Clinical Advice

1. Provide expert safeguarding advice as required within the ICB and with all stakeholders.

2. Support and contribute information, give advice to help resolve complex enquiries that may have legal, ethical and professional implications.

3. Work with Business Intelligence to support commissioners with safeguarding performance and population risk indicators to inform commissioning decisions and monitoring frameworks.

4. Provide up to date specialist advice to support safeguarding related policy development

5. Provide specialist advice on:

Complex safeguarding cases involving all forms of abuse

Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty

Domestic Abuse

Exploitation (CSE, CCE, Modern slavery)

6. Digital safeguarding oversight.

7. Supporting system resilience.

Learning, improvement and Governance

1. Leading and supporting safeguarding innovation and transformation.

2. Ensure learning from incidents, audits and all reviews is translated into practice and system improvements including:

Safeguarding Adult Reviews

Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews

Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

3. Maintain oversight of learning implementation from all reviews.

4. Lead the ICBs governance framework including safeguarding related policies, procedures and audit.

5. Produce high quality safeguarding reports for the ICB, SABS and SCPs.

6. Ensure accurate and timely completion of SCRT.

7. Maintain oversight of safeguarding risks and ensure timely escalation.

Workforce Development

1. Ensure training aligns with Intercollegiate Documents.

2. Provide and receive supervision allowing for reflection and restoration.

3. Provide professional leadership to Named and Specialist Safeguarding professionals across the system.

4. Support primary care with safeguarding advice.

Key Relationships

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Clinical and Quality Lead (Chief Nurse)

Deputy Chief Officer Safeguarding and Strategic Partnerships

Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - NMC Masters degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant specialism/a related field, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience Evidence of professional and personal development at senior management level

Desirable

• Leadership/ Management Qualification Additional Safeguarding qualification Experience in commissioning Experience in quality assurance

Experience

Essential

• Extensive Safeguarding experience at a senior level In depth knowledge of: Children Act 1989/2004 Care Act 2024 Working Together 2023 SAAF MCA/DOLS Domestic Abuse Act Multi-agency Partnership Working Leading safeguarding systems Managing complex cases Workforce development/ training and provision of supervision Oversight of Provider safeguarding arrangements Participation in a wide range of statutory safeguarding reviews - SARs, DHRs and CSPRs Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contributions at a senior level Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of developing robust operational and strategic plans and strategies Clear and in-depth understanding of national NHS strategy and policy, and ability to translate this into strategic and operational outcomes Experience in building and nurturing strong and positive relationships with a range of stakeholders Knowledge of IT platforms relevant to the role Experience of managing potentially challenging, sensitive or contentious situations and/or characters

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS in addition to another sector Experience of directly line managing a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Wolverhampton City Council

St. Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://blackcountry.icb.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

• *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
• *A Levels or equivalent qualification
• *Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

• *Student placements or qualified clinical work to have provided a broad range of experience in:
• *Respiratory
• *Stroke and Neurology
• *Musculo-skeletal Conditions
• *Older people
• *Evidence of experience as a student or graduate within an NHS setting, acute or community
• *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• *An ability to delegate work to assistants and students
• *An ability to cope with a range of options, analyse, compare, find solutions and decide on a course of action
• *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within Physiotherapy
• *Demonstrate a professional attitude
• *Able to take a team lead role in the absence of a senior

Desirable

• *Relevant post graduate experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *An ability to cope with moving/ manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
• *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
• *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing / emotional situations
• *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• *Able to contribute to the 7-day weekend service, extended out of hours and overnight on-call Respiratory Physiotherapy service (including NIV).

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

Trustwide

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience in an acute setting

Skills

Essential

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

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want?

Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available shifts at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region.

There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained.

Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the shifts at Wellesley Hospital secured that you want.

Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and more.

What you will be doing

You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with [service type e.g. Mental Health] conditions. Whether you are currently a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you.

With Elysium, you’ll get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling role.

The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week.

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What you will get

• An hourly rate of up to £13.11 (plus a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
• Weekly pay!
• Two-week paid induction
• App access to book shifts easily and quickly
• Free meals and parking
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will bring to the role

If you are organised, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are looking to develop a career in HR and recruitment or bring your existing administrative experience into a rewarding NHS role, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development. Apply today and help us recruit the talented people who make Leeds Teaching Hospitals a great place to work and receive care. We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who can provide outstanding support throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will bring:

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and sensitively.
• The ability to work accurately and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• A customer first approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For the full Job description, please select Apply.

Experience

Essential

• For the full Job description, please select Apply.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone with experience of servicing committees or senior-level meetings, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of corporate governance principles and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service are essential.

In return, you will gain valuable exposure to senior leadership and Board-level decision making, while contributing to the effective governance and success of two ambitious NHS organisations.

If you thrive on organisation, enjoy working with senior stakeholders and want to make a meaningful contribution to the governance of NHS services, we would love to hear from you.

Please see enclosed Job Description for further role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of committee meeting administration and management
• Experience of arranging complex meetings and working with senior managers
• Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
• Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with Directors, senior leaders and other key personnel
• Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Corporate Secretariat function or associated role
• Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making

Additional criteria

Essential

• Demonstrable strong knowledge of good corporate governance practice
• Demonstrable understanding of Committees and governance frameworks
• Ability to deliver multiple objectives concurrently
• IT experience and advanced analytical skills

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of effective governance practice in healthcare
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of Committee work and governance structures

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To engage people with substance misuse problems to enter treatment services. To provide advice, assessment and brief interventions along with some structured key working and make onward referrals to specialist services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You should have relevant experience in the substance misuse field and hold a relevant qualification, such as:
• A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related subject or
• Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent
• Level 3 Tackling Substance Misuse qualification or equivalent
• Newly qualified Social Workers are welcome to apply we support the ASYE programme.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within substance misuse services
• Experience of key working and psychological/psychosocial interventions
• Experience of substance misuse treatment approaches
• Experience of providing brief interventions
• Experience of undertaking assessments of need and risk
• Experience of providing harm reduction 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

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Address

The Alcohol & Drug Service

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Immediately contribute to the Clinical/Technical services of Memd, taking day-to-day responsibility for the effective delivery of the maintenance section
• Continue to act as an independent practitioner, the postholder must therefore possess the knowledge and skills required for registered clinical technologist status
• Requirements of the post include: Ability to organise, supervise and monitor section staff, including their development
• Effectively plan and deliver maintenance activities, including repairs and PPM
• Significant knowledge and skills in the technical support of medical devices
• Specialist medical device testing systems
• Detailed understanding of medical device management principles and application
• Extensive range of knowledge and skills in using computer technology both for general use and in medical device applications
• Advance engineering and workshop skills
• The postholder must possess good communication/interpersonal skills, commensurate with supervising and influencing staff in order to ensure a cohesive and effective section
• The postholder must possess the ability to work to deadlines in order to meet agreed targets

Further training

Essential

• Will have attended a range of manufacturer's technical training courses including evidence of training in supervisory skills and basic management techniques

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of planned maintenance, repairs and acceptance testing to a wide range of medical devices and a minimum of seven years experience of medical device maintenance.
• Evidence of effective staff supervision

Contractual

Essential

• Registered Clinical Technologist through RCT or AHCS

Qualifications

Essential

• Good quality academic qualifications in Engineering/Healthcare technology field e.g. (HNC/HND/Degree
• Specialist knowledge through Post-Graduate Diploma, specialist equipment training and 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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)