Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
• Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting
• Substantial experience relating to patient flow pressures
• Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of IPC Practices
• Evidence of quality improvement in patient care

Desirable

• Experience of clinical teaching
• Facilitated staff professional development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to work autonomously and as a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership skills
• Good IT skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to work a range of day and night shifts to support the team rotation

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

The post-holder will serve as a departmental lead for local health and safety issues providing support, specialist knowledge and scientific/technical expertise on all health and safety matters to ensure the safe delivery of the clinical diagnostic service.

The post-holder will be responsible for the local delivery of the UHSussex Pathology health and safety management system. This will include facilitating the delivery of specialist training and systematic inspection programmes for all staff grades.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification (or completing within 3 months) or equivalent
• Post Registration Experience NHS Microbiology Laboratory (5+years)
• HCPC registration
• MSc/Mphil(Master of Science or Philosophy) or equivalent & FIBMS.

Desirable

• Post Registration Experience In NHS Virology Lab
• Health and Safety Qualification

Equality Diversity Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or Fellowship of the IBMS, together with substantial post-registration experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory. Applicants should possess an advanced scientific knowledge of microbiology, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to support, train and develop staff.A strong understanding of quality management systems, accreditation standards, audit processes and continuous improvement methodologies is essential. Experience of supporting or leading UKAS assessments and implementing quality improvements within an accredited laboratory environment would be highly advantageous.The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist team and will play a key role in maintaining and developing the department's quality culture, ensuring the continued delivery of safe, effective and high-quality diagnostic services.________________________________________

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification
• Post Registration Experience NHS Virology Laboratory (5+years)
• HCPC registration
• MSc/Mphil(Master of Science or Philosophy) or equivalent & FIBMS.

Desirable

• Quality Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality)
• Experience of UKAS assessments and Quality Management Systems
• Post Registration Experience NHS Microbiology Laboratory (5+years)

Equality Diversity Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of electronic workshop practice and associated computer systems.
• Knowledge of device support including electronic, electro-mechanical, computing and medical devices.

Desirable

• Attended service/maintenance courses held by medical companies.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Skills for analysing and diagnosing faults in equipment.
• Skills for use of precision/fine tools/ instruments including dexterity, co-ordination, sensory and speed.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of interruptions for emergency repairs during daily concentration on routine work.
• Practical experience in medical electronic engineering workshop practices and techniques or equivalent including maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, safety testing and acceptance testing.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload.

Desirable

• EBME background
• Experience in repairing a variety of medical electronic equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

• C&G/ONC/HNC in Electronic\Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Desirable

• HND/Degree in Electronic Medical Engineering, or equivalent.

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleanliness - All Estates & Facilities services staff

• To ensure the cleanliness of the area you are assigned to under the direction of the supervisor (Team Lead, Site Co-ordinator or Operational Manager) according to the NHS cleaning guides.
• This will include cleaning all areas, such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, clinical and patient rooms on a frequent basis using a variety of cleaning methods, tasks and procedures including: damp dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low cleaning, replenishment of disposable items (including curtain hanging), emptying (and at times washing) waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable). To assist in low level window cleaning.
• To put laundry away and request assistance to do so if required.
• Communicate with clinical staff and other relevant staff at times, barriers that make it not possible to provide the cleaning service at the allocated time, tactfully making them aware of the implications on non-delivery of service.
• Work to NHS standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per the Work schedules provided.
• Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering using the local accepted practice on a weekly basis or as required.
• Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.

Manual Handling

• Safely move small items of furniture in line with policy to facilitate cleaning.
• Safely move bags of linen and waste on a regular basis in adherence to department policies.
• Change medical gas cylinders and ensure medical gases on wards are maintained by exchanging medical gas cylinders as and when required.
• The safe use of steps and ladders commensurate with cleaning duties and working at heights policies.

COSHH - Storage of Chemicals

• To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.

Infection Control & Quality Control

• To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment where needed to ensure there is no spread of infection and cross contamination.
• Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any issues and defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties.
• Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety.
• To adhere to the outlet flushing regime set out by Estates & Facilities to minimise the accumulation of Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with Health and Safety technical guidance.

Record Keeping and Audits

• Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place and inform Team leader as soon as possible if not completed a task and giving the reason why.
• To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning monitoring audits, and infection control audits.
• Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.

Porterage (site specific and not all staff are required to be trained in this discipline)

• Prepare rooms for meetings and assist with the sighting of signs.
• Assist with stock control, checking, collecting and delivering hospital stores.
• Assist the admin team with mail collection and delivery.
• To carry out minor facilities tasks such as changing bulbs and batteries, replacing dispensers and replacing curtains when required.
• At times to act as a member of the ward domestic team to clean a specified area when called upon to do so.
• To accept and check all stores when delivered.
• Putting all stores away- example, Linen/laundry / dry goods / cleaning & hygiene supplies / Food etc.. To put away all stores in the relevant locations around the site.
• To report any discrepancies in deliveries.
• To launder and dry re-usable cleaning cloths, mops, linen and at times patient clothing using on site machines to carry out these tasks.
• Ensure the domestic and kitchen team have the required amount of cleaned items they need for their tasks.
• Removing clinical and household waste.
• Carry out floor maintenance using a variety of machinery.
• To Assist Nursing staff when called upon to do so, example Helping wheelchair patients etc.

Safe Working Practises

• Ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
• Ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and 'safe systems of work' as instructed by your team lead or supervisor.
• Ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work.
• Carry out your duties adhering to the Lone Working procedures as per the training given by your manager and policies.
• Report any problems that might arise from your duties.
• Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.

Catering (site specific and not all staff are required to be trained in this discipline)

• Ensure that patient meals and drinks are prepared correctly and delivered on time to the ward level point of nursing staff service delivery.
• The regeneration/cooking of frozen meals at Ward level, ensuring procedures are followed with regard to the cooking cycle and service of breakfast, lunch and supper to patients. Prepare sandwiches and salads as required.
• Serve patients meals to the delivery point for nursing staff to then distribute to patients.
• At times assisting nursing staff (under direct nursing staff supervision) in serving patients their meals and drinks.
• Ensure that Food Safety and food temperature regulations are adhered to and all required paperwork is completed.
• Carry out other catering procedures including, setting of tables (accounting for all cutlery), clearing of tables / servery, loading & unloading of ward and kitchen dishwasher etc.
• Placing food orders in such a way as to maintain and ensure that a level of manageable stock is held.
• Ensuring stock rotation is carried out when putting stock away.
• Recording fridge temperatures and fridge usage.
• Recording delivered food temperature prior to hand over.
• Ensure the kitchen unit is clean and tidy, including all kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery and utensils.
• Make and assist with patient's beverages (5 beverage rounds delivered throughout the day by the Housekeeper to nursing staff for checking and delivery to patients.)
• In extreme circumstance and only under the direction of the senior clinical nurse in charge you may be requested to assist nursing staff with the feeding of patients.

General

• Work in line with the departments code of conduct standard.
• Carry out ad hoc requests, prioritising your daily workload and undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the banding when requested by your manager

All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services OR equivalent experience
• GCSE D or above in Maths and English (language and literature) OR the equivalent education certificates
• Good literacy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or relevant evidenced experience
• GCSE C or above in Maths and English (language and literature)
• Gas Safe Certificate -- medical gasses
• Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

• No experience required as full training is given on the job

Desirable

• Worked in a cleaning environment
• Worked in a commercial kitchen environment
• Worked with medical gasses
• Previous experience of working food preparation and food regeneration systems

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Basic knowledge of cleaning
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work alone unsupervised.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to use own initiative to
• manage the requirements of the job.
• Clean smart appearance.
• Reliable.
• Trustworthy.
• Good time keeping.
• Motivated to learn.
• Ability to undertake all Statutory and Mandatory training.
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.

Desirable

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Previous NHS cleaning experience
• Knowledge of the cleaning colour coding.
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools for minor maintenance issues
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• I.T Skills
• The desire to learn new 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

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Carlton Court

St Peters Road, Carlton Colville

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR33 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read in detail the attached job description and person specification. This will give you a more detailed perspective of the expectation of the role

Person Specification

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• o ILM or equivalent post graduate management / leadership qualification or equivalent significant and demonstrable managerial experience.

Desirable

• o Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part1, 2 & 3 qualifications, C&G 236 1/2 and 3, C&G 2360 1/2 and 3, C&G 2330 level 2 and 3 or equivalent qualifications achieving electrician grade for the UK only. o Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas. IPAF certificates in scaffolding, MEWPS. C&G 2391, C&G 2394 and 2395, C&G 2382 Wiring regulations, C&G 2377 (PAT). National Certificate in Electrical Engineering. o Membership of a professional body o Recognised CITB or EITB or JIB approved Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2/3 qualifications or HNC/HND qualification in Building Services / Facilities Management. o IOSH / NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• o Experience of procurement requirements o Experience of managing and motivating directly employed staff, commercial consultants and external contractors o Significant experience in managing and monitoring service contracts o Experience of managing budgets o Experience of formulating and managing planned preventive maintenance programmes and reactive maintenance works o Well developed planning and organisational skills o Experience of managing capital projects

Desirable

• o Experience of developing relationships with external organisations o Experience of working in a mental health environment o Significant experience of NHS Estates Management or equivalent o Detailed knowledge of technical issues in a healthcare environment to ensure compliance with statutory standards/health and safety

SKILLS

Essential

• o Ability to deliver agreed objectives against budget and timescale constraints o Ability to manage budgets and understand finance systems o Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) o Ability to negotiate successfully with consultants, contractors, external agencies, staff etc o Ability to analyse and apply judgemental skills illustrating the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions o Proficient with using computers and IT equipment

Desirable

• o Ability to translate HSE guidance/ NHS guidance/ legislation to formulate operational policies

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• o Conscientious, flexible, able to perform under pressure, lateral thinker, positive 'can do' attitude o Problem solving approach o Team player and builder o Ability to work flexibly o Ability to travel/work between sites o Ability to cover on call o Clean Driving License

Desirable

• Track record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting oAbility to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate oAbility to troubleshoot and problem solveoo Track record of diplomatic approach to resolution of sensitive issues, awareness of specific needs within a mental health setting o Ability to commit to SSL for continued extended periods of time as situations dictate o Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

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

Summerhill Services Limited

Address

Tamarind Centre

165 Yardley Green Road

Birmingham

B9 5PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Application and Interview

Essential

• Professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community mental health setting

Desirable

• 2 years Post qulaification experience
• Safeguarding enquiry lead experience
• Funding application/social care/CCG
• Experience of using electronic recording systems

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

OACMHT Crossgate

Cross Street, Sale, Manchester

Sale Manchester

M33 7FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week at Hollyhurst, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Please note: This is a fixed term contract that ends in May 2027. Working Hours are to be discussed at interview, and the role includes some weekend working.

Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The specialist MDT led team support people who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are...

• A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector
• The holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external requests at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £13.70 per hour increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

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

Darlingtonton

DL3 9LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

General responsibilities

See Job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post graduate diploma or equivalent qualification
• Registered Dietitian by HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education
• Trained in facilitated learning for under-graduate practice placements

Desirable

• BDA Membership
• Member of Regional Paediatric Interest Group and/or National Interest Group
• Post-registration course in Paediatric dietetics

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with senior staff guidance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to include written, verbal and presentation skills
• Able to teach effectively
• Good IT skills
• Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• A knowledge of personal accountability and responsibilities as laid down by Rules of Professional Conduct
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable

• Awareness of developments in the NHS
• Understanding of clinical audit
• A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months post-graduate experience in general Nutrition and Dietetics including complex nutrition support and MDT working
• Experience of paediatric dietetics and an interest to develop skills and knowledge in this area
• Use of care protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions
• Motivation towards extending skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of student training

Other

Essential

• Ability to adapt to meet changing requirements and needs
• Empathetic and understanding
• Motivated, Innovative & enthusiastic

Desirable

• Able to travel between different sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (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

Professional registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Experience post qaulification
• Managing acutely unwell patients
• Completed SACT passport or willing to undertake training
• Practice assessor/mentorship

Desirable

• Previous experience within the haematology/ oncology speciality.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Central lines
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation

Desirable

• Venesection

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4
• *Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment
• *AMSPAR Certificate/equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of medical terminology
• *Working knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• *Experience of using IT systems
• *Experience of working in Healthcare
• *Good Organisational skills
• *Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable
• *Able to work under pressure and to multi-task
• *Able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• *Experience of working in a busy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• *Good keyboard / IT skills
• *Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• *Good time management skills
• *Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, patients and visitors
• *Ability to problem solve
• *Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in everyday working practice
• *Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
• *Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
• *Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
• *Confident in dealing with people at all levels
• *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
• *Mature open and flexible approach to work
• *Demonstrates care and compassion
• *Good inter-personal and communication skills
• *Good organisational skills
• *Team Player
• *Conscientious
• *Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites

Desirable

• *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of people with learning disabilities under the services care.
• To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner to people with learning disabilities who may present with behaviour that challenges service delivery or who may have complex neurological deficits which affect their understanding, communication and behaviour

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• To undertake highly skilled assessments and make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about assessment, treatment and discharge, and about the psychological management of clients (including management of risk).

Planning and Organisational Skills

• To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, balancing the demands of direct client care, support and guidance of carers and professionals, service research and developmental activities.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• To provide Psychological Therapies to the community team for people with learning disabilities, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of people with learning disabilities, formulating plans for their psychological treatments and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals, paid and non-paid carers contributing directly to a service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

Policy & service:

• To follow policy guidance in own role and to identify and comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• Careful use of equipment and resources as provided

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role.

• In common with all Clinical Psychologists, the post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidance set out by the British Psychology Society and the Health Professions Council. The post holder will be supported by the senior psychologists within the speciality and will be expected to use the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this group of people who use services.
• To supervise the work of Assistant Psychologists and/or Trainee Clinical Psychologists as required. To provide supervision and Consultancy to Health and Social Care colleagues within the area ATT

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• To maintain accurate records
• To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.

Responsibility for Research and Development

• To undertake service relevant research and development activity agreed with the Learning Disability Health and Social Care Partnership, and to organise the R&D activities of assistants and/or trainees as required

Freedom to Act

• The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines.
• To work autonomously within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within the Health and Social Care Partnership for People with Learning Disabilities.
• To provide expert and specialist clinical psychology intervention, expertise and advice guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of clinical care to colleagues, other service providers, clients, supporters and families.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To ensure that skills and techniques relevant to clinical work and demands of this post are continuously updated.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act and their implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to people with learning disabilities and mental Health.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to people with learning disabilities and mental health.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. people who may present with challenging behaviour; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities).
• High level knowledge of theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge and skills in risk assessment and risk management.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Mobility to travel across sites.
• Ability to carry out psychometric assessments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of people who use services across the full range of care settings.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of working with a wide range of people who use services across the who life course and who present with issues that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing issues, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience gained during supervised training or working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of working in services for people with learning disabilities.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Essential

• Skills in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to people who use services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and care system groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals and departments within and outside Devon Partnership Trust.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative with a service consisting of a network of teams.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate/Masters level or equivalent qualification in clinical/counselling
• Eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Further training in assessment and interventions with people with learning disabilities
• IT skills

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. (e.g. people who may present with challenging behaviour; personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities).
• Masters level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multi-variate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands and manage own workload.
• Understanding of the responsibility that clinicians have to be accountable for documenting and evidencing their clinical work and capacity to make use of information technology to keep required records up to date.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Franklyn House

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in patients' homes and community settings.

Administer prescribed Parenteral Nutrition (PN), IV therapies and clinical interventions in line with SOPs and professional standards.

Assess patients, identify changes in condition and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.

Support treatment initiation, ongoing care and transitions from hospital to home.

Train, educate and empower patients, families and carers to safely manage treatment and build independence.

Provide clinical advice and support while building strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.

Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, Senior Homecare Nurses, Clinical Nurse Managers and wider teams to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate clinical records and work in line with Clinical Governance, NMC standards and Inizio policies.

Support patient safety, quality improvement, service development and achievement of programme KPIs.

Maintain clinical competence through training, CPD, reflective practice and evidence-based care.Maintain accurate clinical records and work in line with Clinical Governance, NMC standards and Inizio policies.

Support patient safety, quality improvement, service development and achievement of programme KPIs.

Maintain clinical competence through training, CPD, reflective practice and evidence-based care.

Person Specification

About You

Essential

• Essential
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Confident working autonomously in a community setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to assess situations, make clinical decisions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Skilled at building strong one-to-one patient relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated and committed to continuous professional development.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the designated geographical area.

Desirable

• What We Offer
• In return for your commitment and expertise, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company Car and Fuel Card.
• Training and revalidation support.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance option.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Assistance with further study.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Recognition Scheme and long service awards.
• Health and wellbeing activities.
• Financial education support.
• Access to our benefits platform with discounts from hundreds of retailers.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Current NMC Registration.
• Degree-level qualification in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Current valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Additional qualifications or training relating to IV therapies, vascular access or Parenteral Nutrition.
• Relevant clinical certifications associated with community nursing or specialist therapies.

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Minimum one year post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience delivering high-quality patient care in a clinical setting.
• Experience working independently and managing a varied workload.
• Experience building effective relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience in CVAD and/or Parenteral Nutrition services.
• Experience delivering patient education and support programmes.
• Experience working within community, homecare, acute or NHS healthcare settings.
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Inizio Engage

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

and surrounding areas

Hampton Road

TW11 0JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice
• Knowledge of the conditions relevant to speciality
• Computer/IT skills

Technical skills competencies

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Qualifications and Training.

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse.

Desirable

• Post registration courses related to the speciality

Personal Attributes.

Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
• Highly motivated

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

Educational/QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• BSC in nursing
• specialist cancer or had and neck qualification
• communication skills trainig

Desirable

• Masters degree
• ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT SKILLS

KNOWLEGDE /EXPERIENCE

Essential

• experience in head and neck nursing
• exposure to cancer patients
• significant experience at band 6 or above (3years +)
• Evidence of working independently /critical evaluation skills

Desirable

• Experience in leading and managing a team or service
• Evidence of passion and drive to develop services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Hospital

530 London Road , thornton heath

London

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will deliver specialist autism diagnostic assessment of adults within the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service.
• You will facilitate follow up appointments for those who have been assessed by the service.
• You will work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team within the service and will contribute to all aspects of the diagnostic assessment pathway.
• You will be supported to complete relevant training to allow you to conduct high quality clinical and risk assessments
• You will provide recommendations relating to the management and support needs of service users identified as having autism spectrum disorder, and those service users with an additional diagnosis of ADHD and/or additional health conditions.
• You will contribute to the delivery of autism training alongside the team to a wide range of stakeholders in statutory services within our own Trust, those working in education, local authority, voluntary and private sectors.
• You will actively contribute to future service development, audit and quality improvement projects.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant core professional qualification and registrations (eg. RMN, RN (Mental Health), RNLD (Learning Disability), OT, Social Worker, SaLT

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in partnership with the MDT, other teams and services, Understanding the rationale and purpose of multi-agency working with people with complex needs.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge or understanding of good practice when working with those with autism and/or a learning disability with co-morbidities such as mental health difficulties

Values Based

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS)

Aire Court Community Unit, Lingwell Grove

Leeds

LS10 4BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Managing a large volume of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
• To provide an effective and efficient administrative service at the Appointment Booking Centre ensuring that a high quality of customer care is delivered
• To continue to develop and maintain competencies in all areas of work

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.