Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Educated to GCSE or O level or equivalent including Maths and English grade C or above
• *NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent.
• *IT experience in the user of computer software packages (Microsoft office)
• *RSA III or equivalent audio typing

Desirable

• *Prior training on systems used by HIOWH or other organisations
• *AMSPAR level 2 in Medical Terminology
• *IT qualification/training evidence

Experience

Essential

• *Working knowledge of clerical/office procedures
• *Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• *Ability to communicate with professionals and managers at all levels both verbally and written

Desirable

• *Experience within the NHS or patient centred organisations
• *Ability to create and maintain databases

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fort Southwick

James Callaghan Drive

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 6AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As part of the Culture and People Development team, youll:

• Lead the delivery of our Leadership & Management Development Programme and bitesize training sessions, helping managers at all levels grow and succeed.

• Take ownership of our Level 5 Coaching Apprenticeship Programme, building a coaching culture across the organisation.

• Partner with teams and leaders to improve team dynamics, using facilitation, psychometric tools and insight to drive collaboration and performance.

• Be a trusted expert, offering specialist advice and guidance on leadership, performance, and culture development.

• Champion our 'Just and Learning' Culture, helping leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up and learn from experience.

• Ensure we continue to have an inspiring and welcoming induction programme that sets our new starters up for success from day one.

Were looking for someone who is:

• A confident facilitator with experience designing and delivering leadership and management development initiatives.

• Passionate about people, performance, and creating a positive workplace culture.

• Skilled in coaching, team development, and organisational development.

• Collaborative, credible, and able to influence at all levels.

This is your chance to make a real impact supporting the development of compassionate, capable leaders and helping to create a more connected organisation.

This is a trust-wide role that offers the flexibility of hybrid working. You'll have the autonomy to manage your time effectively across our Devon sites (Exeter, Barnstaple, or Bideford) and remotely from home.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: 28th September 2025

For further information please contact: [email protected] - Associate Director of People Development & Education

This is a fixed term contract until 5th October 2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bideford Community Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX39 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General requirements1. To cooperate with the Senior Housekeeper and work as part of a team.2. To undertake other duties as may be delegated by the SeniorHousekeeper and/or Ward Manager.

Main duties:Supporting Patient Care3. In undertaking day to day cleaning duties within patient areas, to monitorfor signs of deterioration of patient hygiene and day to day living skills andadvise staff accordingly.4. Together with Nursing Staff undertake day to day cleaning duties withinpatient areas, seek cooperation of and to encourage patients to maintainappropriate self care needs and levels of responsibility for the tidiness ofbedroom areas.5. To ensure that meals are provided on a day to day basis in line with thestandard Ward menus, ensuring that patient choice and preferences areaccommodated.6. To undertake day to day interactions with patients, relatives and visitors in a professional manner as a member of the Ward Team.

Ward Environment7. To ensure all waste and dry linen is quickly and securely removed from the immediate Ward environment in line with operational policies/procedures.8. To ensure the delivery of clean linen is secured and appropriately stored.9. To ensure appropriate linen supplies are available and provided to patientson a day to day basis, identifying shortfalls and taking necessary action toaddress.10.To ensure that the dining facilities are well presented and laid out, insupport of good patient experience and that beverage areas aremaintained at all times in terms of provisions and cleanliness.

Ward Cleanliness11.To provide for the full range of general cleaning of all areas within theWard, following work schedules and procedures.12.To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately andin the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.13.Monitor the use of cleaning materials and store items. To ensure adequatestock levels remain available, identifying the need to re-stock with theSenior Housekeeper.14.As and when indicated or required to respond to immediate need to cleanidentified areas reprioritising effectively pre planned duties.15.To ensure relevant and appropriate records are maintained in relation tocleaning schedules and to enable the ongoing monitoring of the service.

Catering Services16.In compliance with menus, the preparation, cooking of patients meals.17.To ensure that existing arrangements to identify and promote daily menus and patient choices are adhered to.18.To ensure that food and beverages are presented and servedappropriately for the benefit of patients.19.To ensure that food items are prepared, and made available to patients inline with the Trust policies and procedures relating to monitoring oftemperature, cooking times and quality control.20.To ensure required provisions are available on a day to day basis in linewith agreed menus and day to day needs/requests.21.To ensure that all food items are appropriately and safely receivedaccounted for and stored within designated facilities in line Trustprocedures.22.To ensure relevant and appropriate records are maintained in relation tokitchen cleanliness, temperature monitoring and stock control to enableongoing service monitoring.

Health & Safety23.To carry out duties having due regard for Food Hygiene, Health and Safetyand COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) legislation.24.To ensure existing arrangements for the safe storage, removal anddisposal of household and clinical waste are maintained and followed.25.To adhere to existing arrangements for monitoring of water temperature toprevent the development of legionella bacteria within the Ward.26.Promptly report all defects, breakages and incidents relating to the workarea.27.To be aware of the Wards Personal Safety Plan and apply in day-to-daypractice.28.To attend training and retraining sessions regarding Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and Fire, etc.29.To participate in arrangements for supervision, and personal development reviews.

Job description reviewThis is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and indiscussion with the manager the postholder may be required toundertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The jobdescription will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing servicerequirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder.

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

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to undertake training and apply learning to work practices
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Evidence of having undertaken relevant job training

Desirable

• Health and Safety certificate

Experience

Essential

• In conjunction with the people supported, to plan, prepare and cook appropriate menus to ensure a varied and nutritional diet and to organise, plan and purchase online provisions and to ensure food is correctly stored and prepared.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the ward, undertaking domestic duties as required.
• Ensure all records and reports are completed as appropriate.

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health problems

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Non-judgemental respectful attitude to patients
• To work within the policies and guidelines as laid out by Sheffield Health Partnership University
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ensure working within risk assessments and adopting safe practices at all times
• To work at other sites if required to meet service need
• A good standard of written and verbal communication
• To attend training sessions as agreed with the line manager, to include mandatory training and training identified through PDR process

Other

Essential

• To be able to conduct themselves with integrity
• Be punctual and have the willingness and ability to work flexibly i.e. weekends and Bank Holidays
• To attend local staff and housekeeper meetings

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osborne Road

Sheffield

S11 9BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Current driving license and access to a car for community work

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months recent experience of high risk intrapartum care.
• At least 12 months experience of antenatal care in either hospital or community setting.
• At least 12 months experience of providing support with breastfeeding

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate competence in all areas of midwifery practice.
• The ability to assess, develop and implement individual programmes of care.
• Good communication skills both written and oral with legible handwriting
• A good understanding of a midwife's responsibility in regard to safeguarding
• Skilled in perineal suturing

Desirable

• The ability to be flexible and to be a team worker.
• A willingness to undertake further training and skills development.
• An understanding of caseload management.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and personal specification attached to this advertisement.

Any further questions please free to contact Emma Eaton (Sister) 0300 019 2441 or Mel Squires (Deputy Sister) 0300 01908410

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English 4 (C) and above or equivalent

Desirable

• Trust Care Certificate

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication both written and verbal/non verbal
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• IT literate
• Ability to work as 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole site

Longfleet road

Poole

BH152JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assists in the continuous development of the Occupational Therapy Service, and directly provides assessment and treatment of patients in Milford Hospital. Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior staff providing necessary professional guidance, support, and appropriate delegation of work. Participates/leads in relevant planning activities/projects to ensure that the Occupational Therapy service develops according to patients needs, in liaison with Team Leader, the Occupational Therapy Service Manager and in line with the College of Occupational Therapists guidelines. Directly supervises Occupational Therapy students on clinical placement. Assists in, and undertakes regular clinical audit/review to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the service and to improve outcomes for patients in line with the Trusts commitment to promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Responsible for own continuous professional development, showing evidence of this through a personal development portfolio. Participates in appraisals and ensures that state registration is maintained. Undertakes any other duties as required by the Therapy Service Manager

Communication Understands and values the roles of the other members of the multidisciplinary team and establishes effective working relationships. Receives and imparts complex and sometimes sensitive information, communicating at all levels with other professionals, patients, relatives and carers, both internal and external to the Trust. Participates in, and is responsible for, in-service training sessions, as required. Occasionally participates in teaching multi-professional groups, giving formal presentations, as required. Completes all necessary records, reports and statistics in line with occupational therapy service policy.

Clinical Directly responsible for own caseload and deals with referrals in line with departmental policy. Responsible for timely occupational therapy assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assesses on the ward, in the OT department, other hospital departments and in patients homes, as appropriate. Recommends specific levels of care/equipment required to facilitate patients safe and timely discharge, as appropriate. Keeps up to date of any schemes/care provision to facilitate timely discharge. Participates in the planning and implementation of patient groups associated with the specialist area of work. All staff members have personal and professional responsibility to promote safe standards of care and services. All staff members are expected to participate in clinical governance initiatives.

Risk assessment Uses therapeutic handling techniques to maximise the patients potential and minimise risk. Assesses working environment potential hazards to minimise risk to patients and other hospital users. Responsible for raising the awareness in junior staff members of risk within O.T. practice. Assesses the patients home environment, as appropriate, to reduce risk and increase safety on discharge. Assesses for and prescribes basic equipment and with further training, if required, complex equipment, i.e. hoists etc. training patient and carers in their use.

Financial

Sells small aids and equipment to patients/carers processing these according to department policy Requisitions equipment to minimise risk and facilitate patient discharge, and with an awareness of the financial implications.

Human Resources Participates in the recruitment and retention process within the Occupational Therapy Department. Provides training/development of work shadow persons/OT students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists.
• Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students
• Further qualifications/Study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
• Able to assess for and fit basic equipment to facilitate safe discharge
• Previous experience relating to specialist area
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation

Desirable

• Able to assess for and fit complex equipment and teach patient/carer in the safe use of these
• Experience with community/mental health conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in psychology
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or equivalent.
• Previous involvement in clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
• Experience using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS
• Experience of using psychometric assessments.
• Experience working with people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services.
• Experience of communicating sensitive information
• Experience of work interacting with the public
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language).

Desirable

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with individuals with learning disability and autism

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• An understanding of the application of psychology to health care.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct.
• An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to relate therapeutically to the needs of clients and in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service.
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Statistical analysis
• Record keeping.
• Plan and organise effectively to meet required timescales.
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Has a full UK driving license

Desirable

• Ability to provide group interventions.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bankfields Court Inpatient Units

Bankfields Court, Normanby

Middlesbrough

TS6 0NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of rele

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience and exposure to a variety of conditions/services
• Evidence of training and learning across a variety of conditions

skills

Essential

• Evidence of supervising or supporting peers or junior staff

additional

Essential

• uk or equivalent driving licence
• access to vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• RN qualification registration part 1 of the NMC register
• DN specialist Practitioner Degree recorded with the NMC
• Non- medical prescriber recorded with the NMC

Desirable

• Masters level health assessment module

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Teaching and developing of educational packages for nurses other HCPs and patients
• Collaborative organisational skills
• Effective MDT working
• IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable excellence in District Nursing as a caseload holder
• Participation in clinical audit and service development
• Experience of leading 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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

HR5 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL

1. To provide highly specialist psychological assessments of service users referred to the team, based upon the appropriate use, analysis, interpretation and integration of highly complex psychological data from a variety of sources including: psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.

2. To be responsible for formulation and implementation of complex plans for formal psychological treatment and/or management of service users offending behaviours, mental health/developmental disability/behavioural problems, based on an appropriate conceptual framework of the problems and employing methods of evidence based efficacy across the full range of care settings.

3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups based on formulations and drawing on different explanatory psychological models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options and any adjustment to plans, as treatment progresses, taking into account theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical, developmental processes, which have shaped the individual, family or group

5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for psychological assessment, treatment and discharge of service users, communicating with MDTs and others involved in care on a regular basis

6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to colleagues in the team, carers from the public, private and voluntary sector and families, as well as courts and solicitors where required

7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group

8. To ensure members of the clinical team have access to a psychologically based framework for understanding care of service users through provision of advice and consultation and dissemination of psychological research and theory. To advise, support and facilitate effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team

Please see full 'Job Description' and 'Person Specification' attachments for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral training in psychology
• Postgraduate training including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by HCPC.
• HCPC Registered as practitioner psychologist
• Post graduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical or forensic fields of psychology.

Skills/experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, 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.
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of Structured Professional Judgement risk assessments (including the HCR-20, RSVP and SARA), as
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff carrying out group and individual work with forensic mental health or forensic learning disability patients
• Significant experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified psychologist and also within the context of multidisciplinary care plan

Desirable

• Experience of initiating and taking an active role in service-development

Personal

Essential

• The ability to create and maintain effective relationships within the clinical team and with a range of professionals.
• Team Player, inspirational to others, ability to negotiate 'win win' situations.
• Ability to work independently
• Confident and approachable.

Desirable

• Personal experience of mental health problems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists
• Knowledge of legislation, and its implications in relation to the client group and mental health
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC by completion of CPD log demonstrating a minimum of 40 hours per year
• Well-developed knowledge of theory and practice of highly specialised forensic psychological assessment methodologies
• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Wickford, Essex

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship

Desirable

• GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others

Desirable

• Previous experience of caring for patients in either a clinical setting or personal experience
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Understand importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
• Able to support and reassure patients / carers in distress

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Opal Centre

Tickhill Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the overall running of the service, supporting the seniors and management to ensure CQC compliance.

To provide support that is safe, person centred and respects all human rights of the people living within the Independent Living Services.

This role involves supporting the people living within the Independent Living Services with all aspects of their daily routines to ensure that they are able to live the lives they want to.

You will collaborate with the people we support, families, carers and other professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service which maximises outcomes for the people living at the Independent Living Services.

You will have a responsibility to document all work undertaken and contribute to residents reviews.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of working in a residential care setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Entitlement To Work

Essential

• Must hold entitlement to work - either as a British national or a valid work visa with at least 12 months remaining.
• We are not offering sponsorship with this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optalis Limited

Address

Various Locations in Maidenhead

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 4EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Range of work procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge plus experience relevant to the post

Desirable

• NVQ or equivalent relevant to the role
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate City and Guilds or equivalent (for Catering duties only)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment

Desirable

• Understanding of either cleaning / catering / portering practices
• Understanding Health & Safety in the workplace including infection control and moving and handling procedures
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures
• Knowledge of allergies

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to undertake physical tasks
• Ability to undertake Manual handing procedures
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
• Prepared to change shift when required could include weekends

Desirable

• Knowledge of procedures relevant to healthcare

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

War Memorial Hospital

Love Lane

Burnham On Sea

Somerset

TA8 1ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Both services sit within the forensic/veteran service line and you will report into the Clinical services Manager (or equivalent). You will have oversight of budgets and KPIs and deputise when required for the Clinical Service Manager and contribute to the oncall CSM rota once established in the role. You will ensure strong governance structures are maintained within both services and link into the wider service line and clinical governance structures.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical registration (OT/SW/RMN)

Skills

Essential

• Partnership working, flexible leadership approaches, confident clinical/operational decision making.

Experience

Essential

• 2yrs team management experience, service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding/passion for veteran population/culture, able to identify and maintain good quality care

Values Based

Desirable

• 1.Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• 2.Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• 3.Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Veterans Mental Health Service (Opcourage) and LYPFT Duty Managers

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain robust governance and risk management arrangements, including oversight of incidents, complaints, audits, health and safety, information quality and corrective action plans.

Manage delegated budgets and resources effectively, identifying opportunities for improved productivity and value while maintaining quality and safety.

Build effective relationships with children, young people, families, Trust colleagues, commissioners, local authorities, education partners and voluntary and independent sector organisations.

Contribute as a key member of the CYP Operational Management Team and provide cover or deputise for operational colleagues when required.

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for more details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience, or willingness to work toward this.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in direct line management
• Demonstrable experience of managing clinicians

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Part III or 13 of NMC live register
• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. The Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
• Leadership training/qualification/experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Desirable

• Effective IT skills to use computer systems

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of development of specialist practice nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held.

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West End

Hessle Road

Hull

HU13 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See JD for full Job Description

Essential criteriaincludes:

• Excellent judgement with the ability to analyse complex communications and engagement issues and advise on the best course of action

• Confidence andexpertiseto provide advice to senior directors and managers, with the ability to provide challenge as appropriate

• Able to provide and receivehighly complex, sensitive information, where co-operation and agreement arerequired

• Skilled at creating and delivering presentations for use across a range of audiences, including staff, managers,stakeholdersand the media

• Confident using a range of digital communications software, including eMarketing, web publishing, dataanalyticsand video editing tools

• Able to juggle multiple priorities,demonstratingpositivity, creativity, flexibility and openness tonew ideas and change

Person Specification

Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree, or equivalent level of experience in a communication and/or engagement role
• Evidence of continuing professional development or training, with sound knowledge of best practice as it relates to communications and engagement.
• Good understanding of the role of the ICB and ICS within the wider NHS, including current issues and challenges and the wider political and public sector context.
• Good understanding of engagement approaches and methodologies, including co -production, direct involvement, outreach engagement and reaching seldom heard voices.
• Good understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning, media and public affairs, digital communications, campaigns, marcomms and internal communications.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or wider public sector
• CIM/CIPR qualification, specialist engagement or consultation qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing and delivering strategic communications and engagement plans with tangible evidence of effective delivery and measurable impact.
• Experience of giving professional communications and engagement advice to senior leaders .
• Experience of using a range of digital channels and techniques to reach and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of delivering a robust approach to reactive and proactive media and public affairs .
• Experience of advising on and/or delivering patient and public engagement (PPE) activity to support communications and engagement objectives, with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practice.
• Experience of managing suppliers to deliver communications and engagement activity.

Skills, & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational, project management, performance management and financial management skills with a methodical approach to ensuring best quality.
• Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level and to take a long-term view while juggling day-today, unforeseen or time sensitive tasks
• Ability to bring people together around shared plans and priorities, with the expertise and gravitas to coordinate communications and engagement activity across an assigned portfolio.
• Ability and/or experience of working within or managing a corporate brand, including ensuring all communications and content is accessible to everyone and reflective of our diverse communities.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, including oral, written and presentation skills
• Exceptional editorial, copywriting, and story -telling skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the creativity to translate complex ideas into engaging, people focused content.
• Excellent inter -personal, persuasion and negotiating skills with the ability to form and maintain productive, professional working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups
• Ability to translate communications and engagement requirements to a technical brief and to work with internal and external suppliers to develop communication solutions, with excellent project management skills.
• Excellent professional judgement, with the emotional intelligence and political astuteness to manage contentious or sensitive issues, ensuring the communications response is measured and thoughtful.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients and residents, ensuring that their voice influences decision making.
• Ability to work to the highest standards, demonstrating resilience to pressure, a willingness to adapt quickly to changing situations, work flexibly and retain due professionalism at all times.
• Ability to navigate challenges and stay on course, with the tenacity and drive to prioritise actions and make things happen

Effort factors

Essential

• Mental Effort: frequent interruption, intense concentration when reviewing/writing documents/data, presenting at board meetings.
• Emotional Effort: imparting unwelcome news to staff or stakeholders, including journalists, exposed to difficult/emotional meetings where responses may be hostile or antagonistic.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to the values and principles of system working agreed across WNL.
• Ability to actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of responsibility.

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

West and North London ICB

Address

Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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