Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

1. To communicate information effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition and implication of management where there may be barriers to understanding.

1. To communicate with children of all ages who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining informed consent are used with a variety of patients, parents and carers.

1. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), social services, education colleagues and voluntary organisations to ensure delivery of a timely and co-ordinated multi-agency service. This will include the identification of issues and attendance of patient reviews, in variety of settings and the planning of ongoing care.

Analytical skills

1. To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and liaison with senior occupational therapy staff to determine appropriate care plans.
2. To use theoretical knowledge and practical experience to interpret and analyse clinical diagnoses and presentations in children with motor difficulties.

1. Analyse and understand the impact on the child and family of various treatment plans/diagnosis.

Planning and organising skills

1. To refer to other healthcare professionals and agencies in line with departmental policy, as part of the overall management of the child to ensure holistic care.

1. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and time management.
2. To be responsible for own workload, designated by a more senior team member, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and time management.

Physical skills

1. To demonstrate the ability to carry out occupational therapy assessment and specialised interventions with children with motor and co-ordination difficulties.

Responsibility for patient/client care

1. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of caseload. To ensure a high standard of clinical care (for the patients under your management).

1. To continually reassess patients and adjust treatment plans accordingly in order to progress treatments effectively.

1. To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other health care professionals and agencies, to promote understanding of the aims and benefits of occupational therapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

1. To provide advice, teaching and training to other members of the multiagency team regarding the occupational therapy management of patients.

1. To gain valid informed consent in accordance with trust policy and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

1. To provide advice to occupational therapy colleagues working in other trusts.

1. To manage clinical risk within own caseload and to contribute to that of designated teams at all times.

1. To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records. To compile progress and discharge reports.
2. To act in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of practice set by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and Health Professionals Council (HPC).

1. To attend Child Protection training and work in accordance within the national guidelines.

21. To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and community environment.

22. Participate in in-service staff training, meetings, and internal/external courses. Liaise with educational staff, Social Services, families and carers to assist in the delivery of treatment programmes, attending and contributing to clinics/multi-agency meetings.

Responsibility for policy/service development

23. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Trust values, Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation.

24. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents and incidents (in line with policy), and ensuring that equipment use is safe.

25. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Occupational Therapy duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure its safe use by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice.

26. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate parents/carers, internal and external agencies in the form of reports and letters in accordance with Trust Data Protection Policy.

27. To have knowledge of and comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.

1. To undertake any duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Occupational Therapist.

29. All individuals will have some risk management responsibilities with which you are required to comply, for details of your responsibilities please refer to the current Risk management strategy which is available on the intranet and in the local strategies folder.

Responsibility for financial and physical resources

1. To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase and to be responsible for the safe use and maintenance in homes and nursery settings, in accordance with department procedures.

Responsibility for human resources

1. Supervise and educate less experienced members of therapy staff and provide support to peers.

1. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP).

Responsibility for information resources

33. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department and other specialist groups within the trust, and for national reporting.

Responsibility for research and development

34. To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. Being responsible for maintaining written evidence within CPD portfolio.

35. To be an active member of the in-service training programme available via staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and reflective practice by regular attendance and participation in the former including the delivery of presentations.

1. Participates in evidence-based projects/audits contributes to the implementation of these changes within designated team/area.

37. To attend Mandatory Training and incorporate these within working practices.

Person Specification

Education Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, recognised by HCPC
• Member of HCPC

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledg

Essential

• Knowledge of basic occupational therapy assessment techniques
• Proven Physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required.
• To use reflective practise to evaluate own skills and performance.

Desirable

• oComputer skills at an appropriate level for report writing and data collections.
• oEvidence of interest within the field of paediatrics

Experience

Essential

• Experience of occupational therapy rotations
• Demonstrate experience of working well in a team environment

Desirable

• Paediatric experience as a student or band 5 occupational therapist
• Experience working within a community setting.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good communication skills, written and verbal, ensuring effective communication with service users and other professionals
• Ability to demonstrate assessment and clinical skills within the occupational therapy field.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly when necessary.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Access to transport for work purposes
• To work well within a team setting, complimenting existing team dynamics
• Motivated to develop new skills
• To be able to work independent of peer support or supervision.
• The ability to deliver complex and sensitive information

Desirable

• Innovative in approach and outlook

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1st Floor, Kilby House, Liverpool Innovation Park

Liverpool

L7 9NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for additional information.

Job Summary:

• To be a team member of the Community Paediatric Physiotherapy Service and as such, assist in the provision of Community Respiratory Physiotherapy services in Sefton.
• To assume a clinical role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within this specialty, providing a comprehensive community respiratory physiotherapy service for patients with complex health needs, formulated around evidence-based practice and recognized national standards.
• Develop standards of practice and clinical guidance in this area using audit and current models of best practice.
• To work as an autonomous clinician using specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the treatment of patients within this specialty who have acute and long term, serious and terminal medical conditions.
• To use highly developed analytical and judgment skills to be directly involved in the clinical decision making process as part of the multidisciplinary team, using and interpreting the results of diagnostic tests to progress the management of the childs condition and respiratory status.
• To be a key part in the clinical decision-making process as part of the respiratory and community medical team, providing appropriate advice and education to families and colleagues to promote optimal management of the childrens long term condition.
• To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and teaching post graduate students, regarding physiotherapy management and management of children with complex health needs.
• To lead and participate in research projects within the specialist field of the management of children with complex health needs in the community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of HCPC
• Evidence of post graduate further training & development in the field of paediatrics

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Association Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years of post- registration experience including the treatment of neurological and respiratory patients
• Minimum 2 years at Band 6 level including experience of the management of patients within respiratory physiotherapy
• Proven experience of a wide range of approaches relevant to the management of paediatric patients

Desirable

• Paediatric rotational experience as a Band 6
• Experience working within a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
• Evidence of knowledge of specialist assessment techniques in a specialist clinical field
• Post Graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
• Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
• Proven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of respiratory equipment

Personal

Essential

• Access to own transport with ability to move around community sites
• Proven ability to compliment the existing dynamics of the team

Desirable

• Innovative in approach and outlook

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
• Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior/undergraduate physiotherapists
• Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills
• Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blossom House

Park Road

Waterloo

L22 3XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Achieved grade, Experience and qualifcations

Essential

• Achieved Grade
• years of experience and qualification

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role
• NHS or Pharmaceutical industry experience

Pharmaceutical Quality System(PQS)

Essential

• Pharmaceutical Quality System

Desirable

• Previous industry/NHS experience in MS/ML Licence

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.

37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.

Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00

Salary

Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes name, a category B men's prison, based in Lewes, East Sussex.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30 - 17:30 (30 minutes break) Friday 7:30- 17:00 (30 minutes break) Bank Holidays and weekends 8:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes break)

£21.76 per hour

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

Hours

Weekdays and weekends, working 08:00-16:00 - 7 day service. Ad-hoc requirement.

Salary

£23.83 per hour

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (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

• *Good General Education to Secondary School
• *Basic Level of literacy & numeracy
• *Ability to read and write English
• *Trained or willingness to undertake training in a competence qualification in cleaning, infection control and / or support service by an awarding body, NVQ or equivalent.

Desirable

• *Certificate in First Line Supervisory Management or willingness to achieve Certification.

Experience

Essential

• *Able to work as a team member Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• *Experience working in the cleaning industry
• Previous NHS experience working in a similar role
• *Formal Management Training

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Effective communicator (both written and verbal English)
• *Effective engagement and influencing skills
• *Effective listening skills
• *Results orientated with good communication and interpersonal skills
• *IT Literate
• *Ability to deal with confidential, sensitive and distressing information
• *Ability to work under pressure
• *Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
• *Ability to prioritise workload and meet performance targets
• *Ability to negotiate and influence people using tact and discretion
• *Demonstrable experience using all types of cleaning equipment
• *Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role

Desirable

• *Previous experience of health and safety within a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work as part of a Team providing:

A specialist-level technical support, advice and guidance service to the ICT department to ensure the cost-effective, efficient availability and operation of ICT networked servers, systems and services can be maintained to required service levels;

Act as a lead technical specialist on ILM by providing/receiving/analysing what may [and often will] be highly complex technical/commercial information, giving expert advice and guidance on networked service issues as raised by Users, other IT Support Staff, ICT Management, external suppliers and support organisations;

Regularly review/monitor central server disaster recovery/back-up/restore processes and procedures, advising/documenting to ICT management on any identified operational and strategic issues or requirements;

Act as a lead specialist in managing the Trusts multisite Data Network and management system;

Monitor emerging archive and storage technologies, Data Network equipment and advise ICT Management on/recommend required changes to strategy/policy/procedures as may be necessary;

Undertake regular testing, evaluation and adaptation/modification of both existing hardware and software products and new installations;

Undertake technical skills and knowledge training for operational support Staff at all levels as may be required for staff and skills mix development purposes in ICT;

Enhance ICTs reputation by consistently acting in a professional, approachable manner and ensuring the highest integrity at all times.

System Management, Small Project Management, Network Services Development

Manage/implement/document specifically agreed small ICT Network Services projects from inception to completion;

Assist the responsible System Manager of the key Trust-wide Exchange Email Servers and other essential ICT User Support Servers including [but not limited to] the Active Directory Services, The Windows System Update Server, the System Management Server and the Trust wide Video Conferencing solutions. The System Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the suitability for purpose, effective performance, availability and security of the systems under control.

People Management and Performance

• Lead, coach and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices. Ensuring excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed.
• Participate in regular performance appraisal meetings and ensure each member of the team has a clear set of objectives and development plans.
• Ensure the team is compliance with all statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.
• Manage team absences including sickness in line with Trust policy ensuring the appropriate return to work meetings occur, e-roster is updated and productivity is at keep to the highest possible level.
• Identify and fill any vacancies that arise within the team in line with the Trusts recruitment policy and process.
• Identify talent and support the internal talent management process in order attract and retain and succession plan for your people.
• Review skills mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date.
• Ensure overall wellbeing of the team is maintained. Continuously support in improving the morale of the team and implementing a culture of zero-tolerance for bullying and harassment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to MSc Degree level in a relevant ICT discipline, with experience in a similar role to this.
• Extensive experience may be taken into account in lieu of a formal Degree. Suitable experience must be in the ICT discipline, preferably in Network and Desktop support at a complex level.
• The ability to demonstrate extensive skills and knowledge as an ICT Support Specialist.

Desirable

• Any Microsoft Certification
• Professionally qualified in relevant CISCO or equivalent product specialities, must be valid
• Experience and knowledge of working in an NHS environment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Expert in-depth knowledge of Windows OS, network infrastructure, networked host computers, their configuration, uses, administration, support and maintenance and providing highly specialised support in a multi-protocol network services environment
• Highly self-motivated, self-starter
• Able to effectively interact and work at all levels with a wide range of professions including non-technical users, senior managers, suppliers, contractors, facilities management and medical staff
• Staff management
• Demonstrable experience of providing specialist network operating systems support, in particular Microsoft
• Able to assess, test, modify, adapt and design hardware and software solutions to meet supplied specifications or other requirements

Desirable

• Able to contribute to strategic policy creation and formulate/document highly complex technical procedures
• Able to work effectively and independently, under pressure of deadlines and able to prioritise own workload and negotiate priorities

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to express highly complex technical information effectively [including to non-experts] both verbally and in writing
• Have a demonstrable conscientious and proactive approach to achieving quality outcomes
• Logical thinker who can effectively formulate plans and organise the implementation of new systems
• A high level of analytical and fault/problem-solving capability

Desirable

• A very able communicator and trainer across a wide range of complex and diverse issues on ICT services

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Denmark Hill

Unit 5, KCH Business Park, 129-131 Coldharbour Lane, Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Discharge Coordinator works with the Matron of Clinical Operations and Patient Flow to achieve effective discharge practice in the management of complex cases. They will work independently under the supervision of the Matron of Clinical Operations and Patient Flow, supporting the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to facilitate safe, effective patient discharge, as an integral part of the ward team/ discharge co-ordination team on the ward. The post holder will be a skilled and knowledgeable advisor for patients, family/carers and staff, raising understanding of the trusts discharge policy and discharge planning processes for simple and complex discharges. Key responsibilities include the proactive co-ordination of discharge plans, referral to partner organisations, communicating with MDT, advising, sign-posting, educating, completion of discharge documentation. The Discharge Coordinator will support partnership working across disciplines and agencies, bridge-building, enabling, negotiating, problem solving and conflict resolution.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to an NVQ3 in Health and social care or equivalent & demonstrable knowledge gained through experience
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development
• Experience of collaborative working

Desirable

• Nursing or therapy background
• Educated to Foundation in Health and social care degree or equivalent & demonstrable knowledge gained through experience

Experience

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills
• Good IT knowledge and skills -Word, Outlook, Excel
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise significant workloads in the face of competing demands

Desirable

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Apply specialist knowledge underpinned by theory to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of diverse procedures.

Ensure the provision of the physical and psychological environment which is conducive to providing optimum care for Perioperative patients.

Responsible for the provision of care to a designed caseload of patients within an acute critical area, analysing, assessing and making clinical judgements, within the remit of the role as required. Gives support to junior staff during this process.

Communicate effectively, demonstrating empathy and reassurance when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, all members of organisation and external agencies.

Adhere to policies and procedures, proposing changes to working practices for own work area.

Following successful completion of competencies frequently takes charge of a designated area in theatre and occasionally takes charge of the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister

Responsible for the safe use of expensive/highly complex equipment/pharmaceutical products utilised within the acute critical care area. Has knowledge of the management of these resources.

Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Association of Operating Department Practitioners.

Assist in the establishment and implementations of systems which evaluate standards of practice i.e. Essence of Care and Nursing Strategy.

Maintain accurate and confidential Perioperative care documentation

Participate in research and audit as required and the application of research findings into clinical practice.

Take part in the initiation of new ideas and implementation of evidence based on practice.

Mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, operating department practitioners, pre registered student nurses, trainee operating department practitioners and theatre support workers.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

1. Control of Infection

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.

1. ommunication and Working Relationships

Communicate effectively all members of the multi-disciplinary care team in order to promote positive working relationships within the operating department and throughout the directorate and with external agencies. Communicate with patients, relatives of patients and visitors, making sure that they have all possible assistance, promoting good public relations.

1. The most challenging part of the job

To deliver and maintain a high quality service to patients, carers, families and users of the acute Perioperative area, ensuring effective working relations are maintained throughout the team.

1. Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check Enhanced Level with the Criminal Records Bureau. This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk

This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment.

The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendment would occur following appropriate consultation with the postholder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registration OR minimum NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice
• Relevant teaching certificate

Desirable

• Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department Practice

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months experience in relevant specialist area

Desirable

• Completion of competency package

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of both theory and practice for orthopaedic scrub staff

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of Hartlepool

Holdforth Road

Hartlepool

TS26 9AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 20th August 2026

Closing date : 3rd September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards
• NVQ Gym qualification level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in occupational therapy.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to use IT system
• Ability to establish a rapport with service users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Some anatomical knowledge
• Risk Assessment skills
• Advanced IT skills
• Awareness of moving and handling legislation

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Park

Northgate Park

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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

• Registration with relevant professional body. (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work-England)
• For nursing professions - Recognised Practice Supervisor and /or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent
• And - Trained in providing clinical supervision
• For other professions - evidence of training in clinical supervision of other staff and able to demonstrate competence in this area of practice in clinical supervision of other staff and/or students/ trainees.
• And have - Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
• Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience of working in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others or transferable experience of similar settings and willing to gain knowledge within first 12 months.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk (harm to self, others and safeguarding)
• Substantial experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
• Involvement in quality improvement activities
• Quality Improvement experience
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Service users and their families/carers
• Extensive experience in a clinical nurse leadership role
• Extensive experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students.
• Experience of been involved in the delivering of change and service improvement.
• Experience of resolving complex and challenging situations in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Experience of application of relevant legislation (i.e., Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice
• Sound knowledge of principles of nursing and how to apply these in a practice setting
• Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA, Safe Staffing) and its application in practice.
• Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice.
• Good understanding of Recovery principles and application in practice
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management/Harm Minimisation and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) (or within agreed timescale).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist patient with their enquiries so as to be able to direct them to the most appropriate service or healthcare professional in order to meet their needs in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Managing the expectations of patients, their carers or guardians to provide a high standard of patient focused service. The post-holder will pro-actively communicate relevant information between patients and their healthcare professional.

The succesful candidate will be responsible for:

Working in our telephone hub, being the first contact to our patient enquiries and appointment booking requests.

Making of appointments by telephone and at the reception desk, using a computerised system.

Letter scanning and filing, dealing with clerical patient changes of address, completion of forms etc. as required.

Checking and completing tasks as appropriate.

Creating of new patient records.

Controlling all patient files and related admin to required quality standards and in line with information governance, GDPR and DPA regulations.

Maintaining accurate records.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team and for the time and effort invested in the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in reception / customer service focused roles .

Desirable

• Experience of reception / admin duties within Primary Care.
• Use of patient records systems (EMIS).

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued learning/personal development in relevant field

Desirable

• NVQ3 in Administration or equivalent or working towards.

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

Mendip Vale Medical Group

Address

Mendip Vale Medical Group

Coniston Surgery

The Parade

Coniston Road

Bristol

BS34 5TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Level 2 examples: GCSE Grades 9-4 (A-C) Level 2 Diploma in health care support / NVQ, Functional Skills Level 2
• Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility

Desirable

• *Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working / participating as part of a team as an employee / volunteer.
• *Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties
• *Can link the Trust values (Kind, Bold, Connected) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role
• *Can explain why training / education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience

Desirable

• *Has experience of working in a person centred/ facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• *Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work this may include working in different practice settings in different locations dependent upon service need

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached person specification and job description for further information. Alternatively please get in touch.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience, knowledge, and awareness of patient care need, e.g., patient monitoring
• Experience of dealing with members of the public
• Experience of working in a NHS/healthcare setting or equivalent.
• Experience of communicating professionally with others.

Desirable

• Experience in a paediatric setting

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload.
• Basic IT skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability, commitment, and aptitude to learn all elements of the healthcare assistant role
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Maths and English.
• QCF/NVQ Level 2 Health/Health and social care (or equivalent)
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health/Health and Social Care (or equivalent)**

Desirable

• Care certificate*

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Smith Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specificationoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in midwifery

Desirable

• NIPE/ENB 997, or working towards
• Preparation for Mentorship or equivalent/practising Practice Supervisor/Assessor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to professional development & evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit, research activities
• Experience of teaching and assessing skills/ability

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge and application to clinical practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Clinical competencies appropriate to role
• Computer literate/IT skills appropriate to role
• Effective organisational skills
• Inspires others and leads by example

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of record keeping, NMC Code, safeguarding, confidentiality

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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