Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)

Desirable

• Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Old North Road

Royston

Hertfordshire

SG8 5JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llangollen Health Centre

Llangollen

LL20 8RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

• To carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff.
• To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care to service users activities and leisure, providing details of mental state and risk factors.
• To work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional.

See attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner
• Willing to work towards Level 3 Health Care

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to complete Trust's Care Certificate
• NVQ in Health and Social Care and/or experience of working in a care environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a care setting

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dunes & Pine Ward, Hartley Hospital

1B Curzon road

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a caring, informative and professional service to patients and others with regard to appointments, queries and other information, supporting the all-round care that patients receive at our surgeries. Key tasks include:

Booking patient appointments with GPs or other Health Professionals using the practice appointments system and in accordance with practice guidelines.

Explaining practice arrangements to new patients who register with the practice both on a permanent or temporary basis.

Responding to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors.

Entering requests for home visits onto Visit screen, detailing all relevant information and inform the Duty Doctor where necessary

Advise patients of appropriate charges for Non-NHS Services, accept payment and issue receipts.

To receive incoming and initiate outgoing communications in order to facilitate timely and appropriate exchanges with others, taking messages and dealing with enquiries.

The role is a key team member in the surgery and includes providing administrative support to GPs and others when required, such as:

Accepting and actioning messages for Clinicians, using the SystmOne Task System as appropriate.

Youll be trusted and empowered to support the surgery running by providing administrative support, such as:

Ensure accurate data is recorded on the patients computer records and that paper notes are kept in chronological order as per protocol.

Deal with incoming and outgoing patient medical records in a timely manner, contacting the relevant organisations for urgent or missing items.

The role supports with the smooth every day running of the office including:

Proactively maintaining stock levels in our consulting rooms.

By opening, distributing and dispatch mail.

Scan and process documents in accordance with practice protocols

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a role where many tasks require accurate completion in a short space of time Previous experience in a patient/customer-facing environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a similar role Knowledge of Primary Care & the role of GPs

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

• Healthcare-related Qualification Customer Services Qualification

Skills & Qualities

Essential

• Organisational Skills, to prioritise competing priorities, meet deadlines and uphold surgery standards. Attention to detail Ability to handle challenging situations in a calm, confident and polite manner A great range of communication skills to support diverse groups of people from the community, the team and other organisations, in a way to fit to the contact and individual Owns it You take responsibility for your role, supporting the team and our patients. This means that youre resourceful, inquisitive and have good judgement Personal Integrity Youre honest, kind, compassionate & fair with patients and colleagues alike. This comes through in challenging situations. Team/community Orientated You are motivated by and orientated to team success and positively impacting on others. Unselfish, supportive and adaptive. Friendly your personal and professional default is friendly. This comes through when you are calm under pressure Genuine an interest in the work and our purpose, supporting the health of our community and the running of our organisation.
• Ability to deal with all matters confidentially and an understanding of GDPR and its application in a healthcare setting Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance.

Desirable

• Problem solver.

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

Southernhay House Surgery

Address

Southernhay House Surgery

30 Barnfield Road

Exeter

EX1 1RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nursing Level 3 qualification.
• Current GDC registration.
• CPD to be up to date.

Experience

Essential

• CPD to be up to date.
• Previous experience as a dental nurse.
• Friendly, reliable, understanding individual.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

178 Bures Road

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 0JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in collaboration with the ward multidisciplinary team, Social Services, and other relevant personnel at both the hospital and community to plan and manage timely and appropriate transfers of care (discharge) for patients from the hospital.

To be responsible for identifying potential complex discharges on/ during admission, and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team set and monitor discharge dates

To attend weekly bed management meetings to discuss and support the transfer of care arrangements for patients.

To identify and escalate delays in discharges to the Inpatient Pathway Manager.

Act as a resource for patients, relatives and carers requiring information on discharge processes, services available and all other issues related to discharge

To work in partnership with the wards, community teams and external Health agencies in relation to the provision of all aspects of care following discharge.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional qualification and registration in nursing or occupational therapy.
• Degree or equivalent in healthcare subject.
• Evidence of continued professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Master's degree in a health related subject
• Post graduate training in leadership or management
• Further specialist mental health training.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in managing in health or social care.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex needs.
• Extensive knowledge of acute inpatient provision.
• Experience of working in collaboration across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of teaching and training others.
• Experience of providing evidence based care.
• Experience of undertaking autonomous mental health assessments.
• An understanding of health and social care.
• Awareness of health service priorities e.g. commissioning a patient led NHS, practice based commissioning etc.
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the provider services.
• Partnership and interagency working.
• Demonstrable successful innovation in clinical practice or service development/pathway development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of recent developments in the NHS and application of research-based practice, particularly in relation to patient flow and discharge planning.
• Extensive understanding of ICB processes in respect of funding (117 aftercare & 117 who pays guidance).
• Knowledge of care pathways, service models relevant to service areas.
• Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct. Knowledge and understanding of adult and child protection issues.
• Knowledge of resource management.
• Audit, research, evidence base, development of clinical guidelines.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Evidence of expertise in clinical skills.
• Computer skills/information technology skills - can use computer systems to retrieve and access information.
• Delegation and commitment to team development.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural issues and its relevance to mental health care.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

New Haven

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible in approach to role
• Adaptable to change
• Self motivated

Desirable

• Demonstrates intiative

Special knowledge

Essential

• A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy,Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of the organisation
• Knowledge of disability issues

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Good organistaional skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to motivate people

Desirable

• IMT skills
• Measuring and application of walking aids
• Ability to speak welsh
• Therapeutic Handling skills

Experience

Essential

• Healthcare work
• Dealing with people both individually or in groups
• Worked within an acute or inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Previous Support Worker experience within Therapies.

Desirable

• Previous Therapy technician experience
• Experience within Surgery/Vascular Surgery

Qualifications

Essential

• Good command of the english language
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
• Relevant qualifications - eg NVQ in Care level 3

Desirable

• Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ`s, sport science degree

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the job role and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• Previous clerical experience including computer use.
• Experience of working within customer-driven service.
• PC skills
• Ability to work under supervision as part of a team
• Good organisational skills to plan and prioritise workload
• Willing to learn new systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and politely with a wide range of people including the public and work colleagues at all levels.
• Knowledge of filing systems.
• Able to file accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. A cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with patients and other staff.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show initiative and the ability to plan and deliver work to deadlines without close supervision.
• Able to solve problems and work in a logical methodical manner.
• Able to calm difficult situations.

Desirable

• Experience of Patient Administration System.
• Working in NHS or other health environment.
• Experience of working as a receptionist
• Familiarity with Trust's PAS and other electronic patient administration and documentation systems
• Evidence of interacting with a wide range of people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Working with repeat service users across Croydon Adult Mental Health Services
• Contribute to the co-creation of effective multi-agency crisis plans with the highest-use service users and their care teams.
• Use a range of psychological skills including assessment and formulation, and working in a systemically-focused approach.
• Offering guidance to service users, their carers, mental health and external agencies on how best future crises can be more effectively managed and to support the SU's recovery.
• Attend MDT meetings, ward rounds, etc; follow and contribute to multi-disciplinary clinical discussion.
• Developing the function of Crisis Plus, including supporting the development of new interventions that proactively engage service users.
• Collection of qualitative and quantitative outcome data from SUs and their network of professionals, and developing and maintaining a number of databases linked to the identification of HIUs.
• Support the wider work in Croydon and the trust in relation to HIUs.
• Key responsibilities are detailed in the Job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology (or related behavioural science) that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society
• Masters level qualification in applied psychology

Desirable

• Relevant specialist training in relation to working with Complex Emotional needs / Personality disorder

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an NHS setting as an assistant psychologist.
• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs who present in crisis with acute risks.
• To be able to work clinically without direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and/or lived experience..

Desirable

• Experience of working with service users with risk of harm to self or others.
• Working with SUs who have frequent use of acute and crisis services.

knowleadge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of service users presenting in crisis.
• Methods of psychological assessment and treatment for those with complex mental health needs.
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.

Desirable

• Knowledge of interventions such as CBT, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
• Knowledge of around risk of harm to self or others.
• Understanding of principles of treatment in relation to personality disorder.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working independently as a pre-qualified practitioner with clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, sensitive or contentious information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Skills in completing literature reviews and summarising research findings to inform clinical practice or for the purpose of publication.
• Skills in supporting the development of training materials.
• Well-developed IT skills including using excel and SPSS in the analysis of research data.

Desirable

• Experience of data collection, analysis and interpretation using large service wide datasets.

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Highly organised, able to manage workload, work to deadlines with competing tasks.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jeanette Wallace House

1 Edridge Road

Croydon

CR0 1FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Adhere to and model the standards outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Promote the trusts PROUD values

Deliver safe, effective, and personalised nursing care

Support pre- and post-operative care for a range of specialties

Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient

Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team

Maintain accurate and professional documentation, adhering to all clinical standards

Have awareness of resources, staffing, and equipment to meet service demands

To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care

To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed

Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a premium patient experience

To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

To support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary new and junior staff within the departments

Flexibility to work shift patterns as required including long days, nights and weekend / bank holidays

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registred Nurse on NMC register
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship / Teaching / Assessing Course and experience
• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• ILS Trained
• Phlebotomy and IV cannulation trained

Experience

Essential

• Post preceptorship experience working in an inpatient setting
• Proven clinical experience within inpatient setting

Desirable

• Proven experience in Private Care setting
• Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical skills in relevant area
• Evidence of self-development
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

• Awareness of budget implications in relation to clinical care delivery
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Experience in implementing Quality Improvement Project (QIP) or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centred care
• Acts as an advocate for patient at all times
• Ability to work full shift pattern including long days, nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Understanding of cultural differences and ability to provide care that is sensitive to the diverse needs of patients
• Ability to work well within MDT, ensuring effective teamwork

Desirable

• Awareness of customer care requirements in a private care setting
• Desire and evidence of going above - and - beyond to enhance patients care

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational 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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wigan Renal Unit

Boston House, Frog Lane

Wigan

WN6 7LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will be expected to assist with the receipt, prioritisation and pre-analytical processing of potentially infectious samples. You will also be required to use some basic laboratory devices such as a centrifuge by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), under supervision as required. There will be regular interaction with healthcare professional by telephone and in person at the reception hatch. There will also be interaction with drivers, engineers and members of the general public as the reception is the main point of entrance to pathology.
• You will need to have good computer skills as request entry is an essential part of the role.
• You will need to have good verbal communication skills as answering frequent telephone queries and personal interactions are a routine activity.
• You will need to maintain focus as some tasks are repetitive in nature.
• You will need to demonstrate good written communication skills as documentation is an essential part of good laboratory practice.
• You will need to have good listening skills and be able to both receive instruction and communicate your responses and suggestions effectively.
• You may need to work flexibly, including late shift and weekend participation as necessary.
• An understanding of basic biomedical terminology and equipment is desirable.
• Appreciation and demonstration of the trusts core values is also desirable.

Person Specification

Ability

Essential

• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Flexibility with working hours

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

• Good keyboard skills
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Good team player

Desirable

• A can do attitude to work
• Ability to work on own
• Experience of working in a specimen reception department in pathology
• Experience of working with laboratory applications Winpath enterprise

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Data Co-ordination Duties

• To co-ordinate the provision of complete, accurate, reliable and timely data to the medical databases in line with national targets in an efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate databases for medicine which involves ensuring that the databases are adequate to support the activities of the service.
• Retrieve and track case notes for patients included in the databases.
• Ensure timely and accurate validation of clinical data.
• To support and promote good quality data collection by liaising with both clinical and non clinical staff.
• To be able to identify gaps in individual patient records and ensure that all missing data is retrieved and entered into the database appropriately.
• To forward regular reports to the teams on progress and outcomes.
• To liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding the maintenance and further development of systems for collecting data in line with national and organisational requirements.

• To work with colleagues on other sites to produce regular BCUHB reports on performance associated with the various databases.
• Liaise with national data co-ordinators to answer queries and make corrections.

• Attendance at meetings.

• To work as part of administration teams. This would include answering the telephone, dealing appropriately with any urgent matters arising and providing administrative and typing support when necessary.

Audit Duties

• Work as part of the team to ensure the delivery of the annual clinical audit plan.
• Work with clinical teams to facilitate audit projects.
• Work with clinical teams to complete data to be presented at monthly audit meetings.

• Minute taking at relevant meetings.

• To assist with the review and summary of literature, database design and the collection and analysis of data for specific audit projects when required. This may include the development of pro-formas, templates and other tools.
• Produce reports on completed audit projects as required.
• Produce reports for ad hoc queries from data compiled on the databases.
• Data collection and collation for regular audit reports eg. NICE guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
• RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word.
• IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths C or above

Desirable

• Typing RSA stage 2

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years administrative experience Previous experience of co-ordinating a database

Skills

Essential

• Communicate clearly and sensitively over the telephone and in person
• Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders.
• Organisation - ability to manage databases and record information accurately, set up filing systems, work to strict deadlines and prioritise tasks.

Desirable

• Previous use of the hospital PAS System

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Patient Confidentiality
• Medical terminology

Other

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, whilst understanding the need to seek advice from seniors when necessary

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the planning and delivery of the Family Food First programme in, nurseries, preschools and Family Hub teams. To compare setting practice against evidence-based standards for the provision of nutrition, physical activity and oral health. To be able to provide recommendations to education professionals to improve setting practice and meet best-practice standards.

To support the Paediatric Dietetic team in the provision of public health interventions to the wider community, this may include providing training packages to health & education professionals, conducting parent-focused workshops and developing resources to support nutrition education. This will be supported and supervised by the wider dietetic team.

The post holder will need to be able to translate technical nutrition information into an easy-to-understand format for a variety of professionals, parents and children under the age of 5 years.

The post holder will be required to create or manage databases to input and analyse quantitative and qualitative data obtained from settings to evaluate progress on the programme.

To provide administrative assistance to the running of the Family Food First programme and the wider paediatric team. The post holder will be required to use their own initiative to problem solve and prioritise their own workload.

To possess computer keyboard skills and be computer literate with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.

To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national Dietetic standards. Will be required to attend departmental meetings and contribute to department service development and promotion of dietetics across the trust.

To contribute to the training of student Dietitians.

To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To contribute to the planning and delivery of the work of the paediatric team by providing administrative support and liaising with service users, staff members and other community health and social care professionals.

To carry out basic patient reviews, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.

To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, implement and adapt treatment plans following locally agreed pathways and set appropriate review timescales. This will be under the supervision of a Dietitian.

The role may involve managing a non-complex patient caseload, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.

To follow the treatment pathways and feedback to the supervising Dietitian on the patients progress and highlight need for specialist dietetic assessment when needed.

The role may include planning and delivering nutrition education sessions, face to face or virtually. They will need to be able to carry equipment used for training purposes to and from venues which requires light to moderate physical effort.

The post holder will be required to conduct growth monitoring clinics; they will need to be competent in manipulating height measures and reading weighing scales. They may be required to attend patient homes or community clinic venues where they may encounter unpleasant conditions.

Contribution to policy development may be required, according to the needs of the service.

To lead on the development and maintenance of patient information resources that will be used by families and other health care professionals.

Management and Leadership

To contribute and provide support or training to students or less experienced dietetic support workers.

To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.

To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.

Information management

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.

To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.

Education & Professional Development

To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.

To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.

To ensure your own nutrition knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.

To be professionally and legally accountable, and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.

To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.

To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.

Operational Delivery

To be able to communicate key messages to patients, the public and community-based professionals using a variety of communication styles.

The post holder will be required to input accurate and detailed data into electronic patient records and manage the paediatric caseload on the digital system.

Work cooperatively with health and social care staff, carers and the general public to ensure that the services provided by the department run smoothly and efficiently.

To be able to communicate with individuals from a range of backgrounds over the telephone, via video consultation and face to face including where there may be communication difficulties, e.g. when English is not a first language or where there are learning disabilities.

To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.

To recognise own limitations within their agreed level of competence and to seek advice and guidance from supervising dietitian in a timely manner.

To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication, and joint assessments (if appropriate).

To deliver effective nutrition education at a level appropriate to the audience.

To attend and actively participate in department and team meetings.

To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.

To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.

Risk & Governance Management

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Service Development

To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.

Code of Conduct

The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Infection Control

The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.

All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.

All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.

All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving).

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Higher national diploma (HND) or SVQ/NVQ level 5 or foundation degree in nutrition and/or healthcare, or level 5 healthcare apprentice

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, including health promotion

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and young people
• Previous experience of group training, e.g. leading a group or teaching others a new skill
• Previous experience in quality initiatives and audit maintenance

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and (Powerpoint - this would be dependent on role)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Good understanding of community needs and an appreciation of how the dietetic service might work within a diverse community
• Strong organisational and time management 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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Poynt

Units 2-3, Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered nurse > 1year
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Theatre course
• Post anaesthetic course or experience
• Mentorship or equivalent
• Advanced life support

Experience

Essential

• Previous ward experience
• Theatre or recovery experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
• Care of the deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Experience in recovery/HDU
• Use of MEOWS
• Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competent in computer/IT skills
• Awareness of theatre environment and resources
• Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management and Datix
• Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
• Administer intra venous drugs
• Care of the newborn

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Competent with software package Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint with strong typing skills
• Excellent standards of written and oral English

Desirable

• NVQ3 Administration
• Conversant in the use of Rio (electronic patient record) & SharePoint.

Experience

Essential

• Competent with software package Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Experience of setting up and maintaining electronic filing systems
• Office experience including minute or note taking and experience in a similar role
• Be able to communicate at all levels through all types of media
• Communicate clear and accurate information in an appropriate manner

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Professional outlook.
• Organised, flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.
• Calm under pressure and work to timescales.
• Willingness to undertake training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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