Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered BMS, registered with HCPC.
• BSc Hons degree.
• Has completed either the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology.

Desirable

• Higher degree or Post Graduate Diploma.
• BSc Hons IBMS accredited degree

Experience

Essential

• Experienced team member.
• Experience of most areas of diagnostic microbiology.
• Laboratory experience and advanced knowledge of all areas of medical microbiology including bacteriology, parasitology and mycology.

Desirable

• Experience of training trainee and MLA staff.
• Experience of serological techniques.
• Molecular biology technical expertise.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate complex information to clinicians and other users to advise on tests performed and results obtained
• Good hand eye coordination for technically demanding procedures
• Good team member
• Good interpretive skills at bench level.
• Good time 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.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Frimley

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

1. Manage a complex and varied caseload of patients within the Medical and Surgical service, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
2. Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess occupational performance, functional ability, cognition, physical health, psychosocial needs, discharge requirements and risk, formulating person-centred treatment plans.
3. Work collaboratively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to set realistic rehabilitation goals and facilitate safe, timely and effective discharge planning.
4. Undertake assessment and intervention across a range of acute clinical pathways, adapting practice to meet changing service demands and patient needs.
5. Assess, recommend and arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and support services to maximise independence and safety.
6. Complete environmental, access and home assessments as required to support discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation.
7. Utilise a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with patients who may have cognitive, communication, psychological or sensory impairments.
8. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, families and carers regarding functional prognosis, rehabilitation potential, discharge planning and ongoing support requirements.
9. Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds, family meetings and safeguarding processes, ensuring occupational therapy contributes effectively to patient-centred care.
10. Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records using Trust electronic systems, including EPIC and other digital platforms.
11. Actively identify and manage risks relating to patient safety, safeguarding, equipment provision and discharge planning.
12. Contribute to the delivery of the seven-day service and provide cross-cover across the Medical and Surgical service as required.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Demonstrable post-registration Occupational Therapy experience within a physical health setting.
• Demonstrable experience independently managing a complex caseload within an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex discharge planning for patients with multifactorial needs.
• Demonstrable experience supervising students, support workers or junior staff.
• Demonstrable experience working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions within an MDT.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience working within acute General Medicine and/or Surgery.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to service development, quality improvement or audit projects.
• Demonstrable experience acting as shift coordinator, deputy team leader or taking responsibility for service flow.

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, relatives and members of the MDT
• Prove ability to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload independently
• Prove ability to work effectively within an MDT
• Proven ability to adapt to changing clinical demands and service priorities
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk appropriately
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proven ability to reflect on practice and identify own learning and development needs
• Proven ability to maintain professional boundaries, coidentity and accountability

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of delivering presentations or training sessions
• Demonstrable experience engaging and supporting team lead in change management projects

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation

Essential

• Demonstrates a patient-centred approach to care
• Motivated to develop specialist clinical knowledge and leadership skills
• Able to work independently whilst recognising own limitations and seeking support appropriately
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates resilience and proven ability to work effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Positive and flexible approach to service delivery and changing priorities
• Committed to collaborative working and supporting colleagues within the MDT.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of acting as a role model for colleagues
• Demonstrable experience of championing quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of involvement in professional networks or special interest groups

Other Factors

Essential

• Proven ability to work across the General Medical & Surgical service and provide cross-cover where required.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with UK discharge pathways, patient flow processes and multi-agency working within health and social care systems.
• Proven ability to participate in the 7-day service rota
• Ability to travel across Trust sites and undertake community-based activities such as home visits where required.
• Full UK driving 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy Medical and Surgical Speciality Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Recording and responding to comments and complaints on the proposed system, resolving complex problems and dealing with unanticipated issues, referring only where necessary;
• Actively monitoring the systems on a regular basis for user or system errors or problems, working with the Band 6 Support Analyst;
• Managing, co-ordinating and leading the configuration requirements and ensure build is delivered in a timely way.
• Negotiate and persuade senior Trust staff to accept changes to working practices which will improve efficiency, patient flow and/or patient experience;
• Work with Principal Trainers to ensure awareness of build development and changes;
• Work with Principal Trainers to incorporate feedback from training sessions into future developments or make urgent configuration changes to build as appropriate;
• Initiate, arrange, chair and/or participate in meetings between senior Trust staff and/or DT&i colleagues to discuss workflows and/or areas of concern and/or take notes of any action points;
• Use conflict resolution strategies in response to barriers of understanding or acceptance faced by or from the configuration teams and/or wider Trust audience;

See the full job description and person specification for more details

**Please note that candidates who do not hold a current Epic certification will be required to undertake and pass an online Epic Sphinx assessment once shortlisted as an interview pre-requisite**

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Post qualification Masters degree, or significant experience in Healthcare equivalent to Masters degree level
• Evidence of further clinical training in a specific clinical field
• Evidence of configuration expertise used in an Enterprise solution

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Foundation
• ISEB Business Analysis Diploma

Previous Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of clinical environment and delivery of clinical care or significant experience in a clinical analyst role and within a systems development environment preferably within the NHS or health care related field
• Healthcare system design and configuration experience
• Significant experience of interpreting business/clinical requirements and considering the impact on IT services
• Demonstrable experience of producing qualitative work in very aggressive timescales
• Demonstrable experience documenting and mapping workflows as well as the results of the clinical analysis

Desirable

• Experience in change management with respect to the relationship between clinician, business processes, risk management and solution functional capabilities.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Experience in the analysis and design of clinical solutions to meet clinicians' and business requirements.
• Proven ability to present a range of highly technical and highly complex information clearly and concisely in potentially contentious situations.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise and manage change in a formally controlled yet, pragmatic fashion
• Ability to manage multiple streams of work simultaneously

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

Cross Site GSTT and KCH

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description and outline of main responsibilities please see attached documents.

Policy/Service Development

• To manage and develop the operational and clinical services at QMH, working with principal and lead technicians and pharmacists, and contribute to the development of operational services at PRUH.
• To lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers within operational services at PRUH and QMH.
• To ensure that operational and clinical processes, policies and procedures are followed by all staff.
• To maintain and develop high quality, consistent, patient-focused pharmacy services in conjunction with operational and clinical staff.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for safe medicines use.
• To support the agenda for medication waste and sustainability within the Trust by developing systems that are sustainable and minimise waste.
• To support stock management and control and initiatives to optimise these processes.
• To participate in pharmacy and clinical audits and research.
• To follow departmental procedures and dispense and check medication accurately.
• To develop procedures, policies and guidelines pertaining to the pharmacy service.
• To use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and other agreed guidelines.
• To develop and support initiatives for patient centred care.
• To support the delivery of compliant homecare services across the Trust.
• To encourage and support compliance with the formulary and departmental policies & procedures.
• To highlight operational and clinical incidents using the incident reporting system and investigate and develop corrective or preventive action plans in conjunction with the pharmacy leads for reported incidents.

To ensure that operational and clinical services satisfy all legislation and good practice recommendations relating to the safe storage and supply of medicines.

To provide regular activity and quality monitoring information and to use this information to develop the service and improve and/or maintain a quality service.

To be responsible for and manage the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements in the pharmacy and when in use throughout the hospital.

To support the safe and secure management of controlled drugs as per the legal requirements and standard operating procedures including weekly and monthly cycle counts, adjusting ward stock levels, and managing the introduction of new practice or drugs. To understand the use of the Omnicell system and train staff when required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Desirable

• Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice, to include supervisory/management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Good knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel applications
• Good Management Practice
• Significant experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses

Desirable

• Be able to use presentational aids

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR68ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Operating Department Support or Health-related subject

Desirable

• Completion of Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under minimal supervision
• Experience in a healthcare environment or Operating Theatres

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
• Ability to cope well with change
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to report problems and faults

Communication

Essential

• Good written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 185 Occupational Therapists and over 300 OT support staff. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

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

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

5 reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist
• Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training
• We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan helping you save for your future

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter), at [email protected] or Georgia Nelson (Regional Lead OT): at [email protected]

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dundee

DD3 9AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. The Trust is committed to your development and will create a dedicated personal development plan for you, to make sure you are fully supported. We have a dedicated education team who are committed to guide and nurture you through your career. They will be on hand to support and guide you in completing the Care Certificate, to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake your new role. You will be assigned an assessor on the ward which you are based, who will support you as you embark upon your exciting journey at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst working alongside one our amazing teams, you will have the chance to develop and showcase these skills. Some of our HCAs have gone on to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses so the sky is the limit for you here in Bolton!

Our hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff work on a shift basis to ensure our patients receive the very best care at all times.

You may be required to work across a number of wards and departments across the Division on a rotational basis so this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a number of different clinical areas.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• NVQ or Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or above in Care or equivalent. If attained a level 2 must be willing to work towards a level 3 Apprenticeship once started in the Trust

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Care Certificate

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of Numerical & Verbal reasoning.

Desirable

• Basic computer literacy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team/team environment.
• Experience of working in health care setting with a range of client groups.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS.

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ROYAL BOLTON HOSPITAL

MINERVA ROAD

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Full registration with the GDC
• Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
• Performer number

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working under the NHS Dental Service contract, especially in relation to the provision of CDS services
• Experience of working with challenging patients
• Communication and relationship building in dental organisations and the wider health and social care environment
• Understanding of basic health and social care terminology
• Experience of demonstrating successful outcomes within agreed time frames whilst demonstrating a flexible, positive and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audits

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise in exodontia.
• Awareness of the sometimes complex medical history issues of people experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the associated legislative framework to respond effectively to meet these needs
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all levels of seniority

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Soho Centre for Health and Care

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and case management supervision, including support through observations and modelling, to team members who are undertaking EMHP training as well as working with qualified practitioners.

• Hold an SWP caseload offering evidence based clinical interventions to Children and young people and their families.

• Support the EMHPs to develop and maintain a working relationship with education settings

• Support the EMHPs in delivering a Whole School Approach service

• Support the EMHPs to develop their clinical progression during and after training

• Support the EMHPs in assessing, reporting and managing any client risk

• Support the EMHPs to ensure data is inputted to EPR (Iaptus) within 48 hours of clinical contact

• As required, liaise with educational settings

• As required, liaise with training university regarding trainee EMHP progress

• As required attend any MHST partnership meetings

• As required attend any meetings representing MHST and/or Mind in West Essex

• Monitor and audit staff registration

• Support staff in undertaking relevant cpd to maintain registration and continue to develop clinically

• Keep up to date with requirements of relevant governing bodies, for example, BABCP and BPS

• Ensure Governing bodies codes of conduct are followed

• Contract clinical supervision and review regularly

• Address any inequalities, problem solve and maintain a boundaried supervisory relationship

Clinical and Client Care

• Assess and develop evidence-based treatment plans to meet the mild - moderate needs of CYP with a range of emotional and mental health difficultiesincluding those suitable for your SWP intervention for the more complex presentations described above.

• Support children and young people, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Work in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development oftheir careplans, includingspecific interventionsand agreeing outcomes

• Deliver evidence-based, low intensity interventions for CYP aged 5-18 with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties

• Provideassessment and intervention from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects culture, individual strengths, differences and diversity

• Undertake risk and safeguarding assessments

• Determine suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols

• Support education staff in making care pathway decisions based on suitability, evidence-based recommendations and NICE guidance

• Maintain comprehensive recordsof all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision-making

• Ensure outcome measures (e.g. SDQ, RCADS) are routinely embedded in your clinical work and that of those you line-manage

• Complete all requirements relating to data collectionand report clinical outcomes and service access data into the digital patient record system

• Promote the mental and emotional health of children and young people in education settings, through clinical interventions in the care pathway

• Demonstrate an ability to manage own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team

• Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors,orto provide direct assistance

• Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services

• Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence

• Maintain registration with BABCP, BPS or Core professional governing body

• Keep professional skills up to date through cpd, reflective logs, direct observation and submission of live video

• Support senior colleagues in triage

• Support senior colleagues in multi agency meetings

• Ensure engagement with community care partners

Teaching Training and Supervision

• To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working within the network of schools and across a range of professions, agencies and settings, where appropriate

• To receive and actively engage in regular clinical and case management supervision

• Supervise and support cases presenting with safeguarding and risk, in line with local and national procedure

• Provide quality assurance for the data submitted by team members that you line-manage

• Monitor and track progress against access targets for your caseload and that of the team members you line-manage and develop plans to reach access targets

• Within education settings actively promote the whole school based approach to developing and maintaining emotional health and well being

• Audit case notes, letters, to ensure a quality standard is met

• Prepare and develop Team teaching sessions and CPD events

• Shape the service through participation in working groups

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to Mind in West Essex policies and procedures

• Ensure that confidentiality is always protected

• Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues

• Develop and maintain an up to date awareness of the entire Mind in West Essex offer

• Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post-holder comes into contact with during their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest

• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

• Participate in individual appraisal and respond to agreed objectives

• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

• Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures and that interventions are developed and delivered in accordance with NICE guidelines and clinical standards

• Attend, and when required facilitate meta-supervision

• Attend internal supervisor forums

Expectations

• To keep abreast of internal and external developments and respond accordingly.

• To undertake other duties that may be necessary as directed by the Manager, that are compatible with nature and grade of post.

• To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act (always ensuring an appropriate level of confidentiality), Health and Safety at Work Act (always ensuring H&S of own and others) and any other relevant/charity law.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Dip Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
• The post holder will be a registered mental health professional with current registration/accreditation with an appropriate professional body (eg BPS, BABCP, HCPC, NMC)

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
• Experience of using Microsoft Office package
• Direct clinical experience (autonomously providing assessment, developing treatment plans and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions) with CYP aged 5-18 with mental health difficulties
• Knowledge and direct clinical experience of adapting interventions and delivering them to CYP
• Experience of supervising clinical staff
• Experience of routine clinical outcome monitoring
• Experience of working in a multi-professional mental health team/environment or MHST
• Valid UK driving licence and/or access to transport to visit various sites and educational settings throughout the day on a daily basis (some occasional travel across West Essex and Hertfordshire)
• No criminal record that prevents work with our client group or which would harm our reputation, an enhanced DBS will be required
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on your own initiative.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and case management
• Experience of supervising safeguarding cases
• Experience of working in education settings
• Experience of delivering Low Intensity/Psycho-educational interventions to groups of CYP, educational staff and/or parents/caregivers
• Experience of engaging a range of stakeholders (young people, families, mental health providers, schools, Local Authority staff etc.)
• Experience of involving parents/caregivers in the wellbeing of CYP
• Experience of using EPR systems (IAPTUS) To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording and report writing
• Competent in clinical cbt practice and interventions with young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills and excellent time management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the third/voluntary/charity sector
• Excellent organisational/project management skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and promotional talks
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to a range of individuals and audiences
• Relationship building and motivational skills
• Ability to implement monitoring/evaluation procedure and produce accurate/informative reports
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to bringing the team on board with the task in hand

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

Mind in West Essex

Address

Mind Sanctuary

Prentice Place, Potter Street

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and StHelier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• BSc healthcare related

Desirable

• MSC healthcare related
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification
• Advanced communication skills training
• Level 2 Psychology support skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current practice
• Holistic patient assessment
• Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
• Clinial supervision
• Clinical governance
• Research/clinical audit
• Teaching staff and patients
• Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
• Computer 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.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospitals

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Safety Partners are actively involved in the design of safer healthcare across Independent Health Group. This role includes working alongside staff and patients to shape and influence the safety and quality agenda representing the voice of the patient. Sulis Hospital would like to join us on this journey by recruiting patient safety partners to enhance their safety and quality agenda.

Patient Safety Partners will participate in relevant committees to lend their perspective on how safety issues should be addressed and provide appropriate challenge to ensure learning and change.

The role is suitable for all individuals with abroad interest in patient experience / safety.

General Tasks

Tasks may include some or all of the following:

• Gathering the views and experiences of patients to feedback into patient safety committees (with support from the Governance Team)
• Representing the views of patients, families and carers in alignment with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
• Attending the relevant patient safety committees as required, as a full and equal participant, to ensure that the voice of patients is considered and represented during discussions and decision-making. This will require reading meeting papers, attending meetings, participating in discussions and decision-making
• Be provided with opportunities to be involved in patient safety projects.
• Patient Safety Partners will be located on site (travel to Head Office may be infrequently required IHG only).
• The role may develop over time and can be shaped to meet the needs of the organisation
• The responsibilities of the role may be reviewed and revised in response to the changing needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a service user of broader healthcare services

Desirable

• Experience as a service user of Independent Health Group

Abilities / Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• A broad interest in patient experience.
• Good communication skills and an ability to advocate for patient safety and wellbeing.
• An ability to ask questions, and to work collaboratively with staff and other PSPs, to help develop a safe and patient-orientated organisation.
• Ability to provide a patient, carer, or lay person perspective and to put forward views on behalf of the wider community groups of patients
• Commitment to maintaining high standards, with a commitment to being open and honest.
• Ability to plan time to prepare for meetings and undertake any other activities required as part of the role.
• Ability to undertake training as required.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Sound judgement and an ability to be objective.
• An open and honest outlook
• Willingness to listen and to question with an objective viewpoint.
• Ability to reflect the different perspectives within the community and act as a voice for patients
• Be supportive and innovative in delivery change within the service.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate well in writing and read comprehensive reports.
• Ability to understand and evaluate a range of information and evidence
• Confidence to communicate well verbally with senior leaders about strategic issues, as an advocate for patient safety.
• Experience of championing health improvements; able to be a critical friend.
• Interaction with multiple stakeholders at senior management level.
• Personal integrity and commitment to openness, inclusiveness and high standards.

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

Independent Health Group

Address

8 The Office Village

Bath Business Park

Peasedown St John

BA2 8SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Stock shelves in the Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, and any other required location ensuring that stock is kept clean, tidy, in the correct place and used in order FEFO (first expiry first out).

Carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within these areas reporting any discrepancies to the Procurement Pharmacy Technician.

Professional Responsibilities

To cooperate with managers to ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management.

To participate in the Pharmacy 7 day working rota including shift working, working at weekends and bank holidays on rotation with the other Pharmacy Support staff and in cooperation with other pharmacy staff.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above for English & Maths.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Valid driving licence.
• Good Distribution Practise qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Team working.

Desirable

• Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused service.
• Experience of working with formal procedures.
• JAC Pharmacy Computer System.
• Previous experience of picking and packing orders for dispatch.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical skills
• Good communication & IT skills (e.g. Excel, Microsoft NAV etc.),
• Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise.
• Methodical and efficient.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities,
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety/security awareness

Desirable

• Customer service skills
• Understanding of stock control
• An understanding of applicable regulations, standards and best practices.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment.
• Responsible, flexible & professional in behaviour.
• Courteous in manner.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner to a level where drug names can be accurately received, recorded, and given, as part of the role
• Ability to write/notate in a clearly legible style
• Be able to work both within a team and individually to achieve targets and deadlines

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to external customers and suppliers when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

1. To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with a learning disability who present with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing needs.

2. To independently manage and prioritise a specialist caseload within the Intensive Support Team, using clinical reasoning, risk assessment and evidence-based practice to inform intervention and support planning.

3. To provide defined sessional Speech and Language Therapy input to The Hollies Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Service, supporting assessment, care planning, dysphagia management, communication support and discharge planning.

4. To assess and support people with complex communication needs through accessible information, reasonable adjustments, Total Communication approaches and Augmentative and Alternative Communication where appropriate.

5. To undertake dysphagia assessment and intervention in line with professional competency, local policy and clinical governance requirements, including development of safe eating and drinking recommendations and risk management plans.

6. To contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, care planning, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, capacity related discussions, risk review and discharge planning.

7. To provide timely specialist advice to colleagues, carers, families and providers regarding communication support, dysphagia management, reasonable adjustments and communication-friendly practice.

8. To work autonomously within professional and organisational boundaries, seeking advice and support appropriately through supervision and professional networks.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Dysphagia competency or commitment to maintain/develop dysphagia competency as required for the role.

Desirable

• RCSLT membership

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and complex communication needs
• Experience of dysphagia assessment, intervention and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience within community learning disability or intensive support services.
• Experience of inpatient learning disability pathways.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of communication and dysphagia needs in adults with learning disabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce clear clinical records and reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding, consent, mental capacity, clinical governance and professional accountability.

Desirable

• Understanding of audit, quality improvement and service development.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

53 Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

The Behaviour Analyst is responsible for managing a caseload of complex clients, delivering assessments and interventions that lead to positive changes for the individual, their families and wider network of support. This will require being flexible in approach, solution and values focused, with an ability to maintain resilience under pressure. To be successful in this role, employees will:

• Have a high degree of empathy and a strong value-base.
• Communicate calmly and effectively in situations which may be emotionally or physically challenging.
• Collaboratively engage a client and their network in the process of our support and identify quality of life goals.
• Undertake functional behaviour assessments (FBA) and / or practical functional assessments to develop formulations for clients.
• Write high-quality FBA reports and present findings to clients, their families / carers and network.
• Plan interventions based on FBA report findings.
• Apply Behaviour Analysis and PBS principles and technologies to develop effective, function-based interventions and behaviour support plans (BSP).
• Collect data and analyse progress towards identified goals.
• Train mediators in interventions outlined in the clients BSP.
• Inspire networks to actively commit to client support.
• Hold accountability for ensuring clients and mediators are aligned with the agreed intervention plan, devising solutions to any barriers.
• Follow all policy and procedures in relation to safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management.
• Maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording through professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice, data security requirements and GDPR principles.
• Hold up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific client group, Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Hold a clean &valid driving license and access to a car
• Have flexibility to travel according to business needs

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Working with children, young people and,or adults with learning disabilities, autism, and,or mental health difficulties.
• Managing own caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Conducting FBAs and developing function based BSPs.
• Planning and implementing evidence-based programmes to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing data collection systems to monitor client progress towards their goals.
• Training others in behaviour support techniques.
• Report writing and sharing with key stakeholders, e.g., client, mediators, and network.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• Behaviour Analyst in good standing with the uk-sba cert.

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

Positive Support Group Limited

Address

Parklife

London

SW15 2NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Support Occupational Therapists in assessing patients' functional abilities, independence, and rehabilitation potential.
2. Deliver delegated Occupational Therapy interventions and rehabilitation programmes to patients, including activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, cognitive tasks and functional practice.
3. Support patients to regain independence and maximise participation in meaningful daily activities.
4. Undertake delegated assessments, observations and outcome measures within agreed competencies.
5. Support discharge planning processes by gathering information, arranging equipment and contributing to safe discharge plans as directed by a registered Occupational Therapist.
6. Assist with the provision, fitting and instruction of standard equipment following competency assessment and delegation.
7. Support patients with a range of physical, cognitive, respiratory and medical conditions, adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
8. Monitor, record and report changes in patients' functional abilities, rehabilitation progress and any clinical concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
9. Communicate effectively with patients who may have cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, anxiety, fatigue, delirium or complex medical conditions.
10. Provide clear information and guidance to patients, carers and families within the scope of the role.
11. Support Occupational Therapists with home assessments, access visits and discharge planning activities where appropriate.
12. Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in accordance with Trust and departmental standards.

Team and Service Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff and Discharge Teams.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds and handovers as required.
3. Support the delivery of individual and group rehabilitation activities where appropriate.
4. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.
5. Assist in maintaining therapy equipment, stock levels and clinical resources within the service.
6. Provide support to Occupational Therapy services across Medical and Surgical specialities in response to service needs.

General and Operational Responsibilities

1. Maintain safe working practices, adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control procedures, moving and handling guidance and health and safety requirements.
2. Undertake delegated administrative and clerical duties to support service delivery.
3. Participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and ongoing competency development.
4. Demonstrate flexibility in working across Respiratory Medicine, Oncology Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and other acute inpatient specialities as required.
5. Contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment for students, new staff and colleagues.
6. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, values and professional standards.

Physical Effort

1. Frequent requirement to undertake moderate to high levels of physical activity throughout the working day.
2. Frequent walking between wards, departments and clinical areas.
3. Sustained periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching and working in restricted positions.
4. Assisting patients with personal care tasks, mobility, transfers and rehabilitation activities.
5. Supporting patients during functional assessments, activities of daily living and mobility practice.
6. Daily use of moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and mobility aids.
7. Moving and adjusting patients, furniture and clinical environments to maximise safety, function and independence.
8. Working within busy and occasionally confined clinical environments whilst maintaining patient and staff safety.

Mental Effort

1. Frequent concentration required when working with patients presenting with complex physical, cognitive, psychological and communication needs.
2. Regular requirement to observe and interpret functional performance and report findings accurately to registered Occupational Therapists.
3. Adapting communication and rehabilitation approaches to support patients with impaired understanding, reduced insight, fatigue, distress or behavioural changes.
4. Regular need to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and switch between clinical activities, documentation and team communication.
5. Ability to follow delegated treatment plans whilst adapting activities appropriately within own competency level.
6. Frequent use of electronic patient record systems and digital communication tools.

Emotional Effort

1. Regular exposure to patients and families experiencing significant illness, disability, deterioration, end-of-life care and life-changing health conditions.
2. Requirement to respond professionally and compassionately to anxious, distressed, confused or upset patients and carers.
3. Supporting patients who may have received difficult diagnoses, including oncology and complex medical conditions.
4. Occasional exposure to challenging behaviours, safeguarding concerns or emotionally demanding situations.
5. Managing the emotional impact of patient deterioration, poor outcomes and bereavement whilst maintaining professional standards.

Working Conditions

1. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions including bodily fluids, unpleasant odours and soiled environments.
2. Frequent work within acute inpatient ward environments with exposure to patients experiencing complex medical conditions.
3. Occasional exposure to infectious conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to infection prevention procedures.
4. Rare exposure to pests or infestations including lice, scabies or other environmental factors.
5. Occasional exposure to verbal aggression, challenging behaviours or distressed patients and visitors.
6. Requirement to work across multiple ward areas and clinical environments within the acute hospital setting.
7. Frequent use of display screen equipment for documentation and communication purpose

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4-9/ C or above) Or Functional Skills Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care AND relevant clinical experience
• OR Significant demonstrable experience working within a therapy, rehabilitation or acute healthcare setting

Desirable

• Completion of Therapy assistant competencies
• Attendance on training and courses relevant to this post
• Manual Handling Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working with adults within health, social care, or rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mobility, personal care or rehabilitation needs
• Demonstrable experience working within an MDT
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience working in an acute hospital
• Demonstrable experience supporting Occupational Therapy interventions
• Demonstrable experience working with older adults or patients with complex needs
• Demonstrable experience of respiratory oncology, surgical or rehabilitation services

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently following delegation
• Ability to priorities workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Basic IT Skills
• Ability to accurately document clinical interventions

Disopsition / Motivation

Essential

• Positive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to person-centred care
• Reliability and professional behaviour
• Willingness to participate in training and competency development

Other Factors

Essential

• Able to undertake frequent walking, standing and physical activity throughout the working day
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation
• Able to work flexibly across medical and surgical wards
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Holds a valid and clean driving 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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy General Medical Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
• Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency.
• Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
• Qualifications in Community and/ or Accident and Emergency Nursing.
• Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
• Physical Clinical Assessment Skills Course or willingness to undertake the course.
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent substantial post-registration nursing experience
• Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
• Extensive range of clinical skills and experience including Vene-puncture, cannulation, catheter and bowel care, EOL
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex health needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and co-ordinating daily activities on a regular basis
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
• Experience of change management and implementing change in practice.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.

Skills

Essential

• Has high level of competence in a range of clinical skills relevant to the role and patient group
• Competent in physical examination of: ENT, eye, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, skin, musculoskeletal systems and wound management.
• Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to work in a team
• Knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment.
• Clinical knowledge across a range of long term and enduring conditions.
• Knowledge of current NHS organizational structures and policy initiatives.
• Able to delegate work effectively and safely.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to risk assess a situation and act appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify own and others learning, and development needs and actively seek ways to meet those needs.
• Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email.
• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to practice.
• Personal Development Planning
• Primary Health Care - structures and roles (overview)
• The audit processes.
• Applying evidence-based care into practice
• The principles of clinical governance and application to practice.
• Clinical supervision - purpose and application
• Managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• How equal opportunities can be implemented in practice.

Desirable

• Able to lead and motivate a team

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
• Able to work from more than one work base.