Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of specific programmes of patient care. The primary duties and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant are:

New patient health checks

Phlebotomy

Dressings

NHS Health Checks

Weight Management

Administration of vaccinations appropriate to training and qualifications

Urinalysis

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of consumables

Preparing equipment before, during and minor operations and supporting Clinician

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of Health Promotion Literature

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Required qualifications/skills are

Proven experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role within a GP practice or care setting

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Confident working with members of the public in a supportive and professional manner
• Brings experience from a healthcare environment, understanding the importance of patient care and confidentiality

Desirable

• Have previous experience within a primary care setting
• Possess a good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Phlebotomy training
• Literate and able to perform basic numerical calculations
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and written
• Computer skill including working with the EMIS Web clinical system
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise delegated work

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care Candidates with health care support experience will be at an advantage.
• Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn other skills.
• Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone Flexible with working hours, when needed.

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

Godiva Group Practice

Address

5 Clay Lane

Coventry

CV2 4LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
• Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link.
• Our Physiotherapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• Youll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Full vacancy details can be found in the attached Job description and person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• State registration - current HCPC certificate
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
• Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
• Competent IT skills
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Experience of primary care rehabilitation
• Experience with Amputee management, treatment and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of up-to-date BACPAR and NICE guidelines for management
• Experience with respiratory management of patients with COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infections, COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions
• Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process

Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers.
• Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
• Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social 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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Abbot Health and Wellbeing Team

Sherbourne House

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key benefits

• A visible senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence Radiology quality, safety and governance across the Health Board.

• Scope to shape Radiology-wide assurance, accreditation and improvement systems that make a practical difference for patients and staff.

• Close working with clinical, operational, corporate and All-Wales partners on high-profile quality and governance priorities.

• Varied and meaningful portfolio spanning audit, risk, incidents, complaints, redress, patient feedback, research governance and regulatory compliance.

• Opportunity to lead and develop a specialist team while supporting a culture of learning, improvement and professional excellence.

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.

Interviews will be held on 12/11/2026

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience and of managing quality & safety in a clinical environment.
• Managing complaints.
• Undertaking audits.
• Experience of public & patient involvement activities.
• Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Significant relevant management experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable experience of achievement against key objectives in the development and delivery of services.
• Experience of project management of complex schemes / procurements.
• Experience of healthcare management with a successful track record in operational management, and supervision of professional staff.
• Experience in managing workforce issues.
• Experience of managing budgets.

Desirable

• Undertaking research.
• Delivering training.
• Performance Management.
• Delivering service changes using improvement methodology.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc or equivalent qualification (DCR) in Radiography.
• HCPC Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• MSc in a Radiography related discipline or in the management of quality & safety or equivalent through in-depth experience/ postgraduate level courses / and extensive relevant experience.
• Postgraduate level qualification in management or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Safeguarding, including child protection and POVA.
• IR(ME)R and IRR.
• Sound understanding of regulatory framework and Radiology statutory responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Quality and Safety agenda acquired through in-depth experience.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the science of improvement and quality techniques.
• Understanding of clinical effective using NICE, audit and research.

Desirable

• IOSHH or comparable health & safety qualification.
• Qualification in Clinical Governance.
• European Computer Driver Licence qualification.
• Mental Capacity Act.
• Putting Things Right.
• Quality Standards in Imaging.
• Improvement methodology.
• Equality Impact Assessment.

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel across Health Board sites in a timely manner

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).

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Health Board Wide - To be agreed with candidate

Health Board Wide - To be agreed with candidate

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder is a member of the direct care team and will provide advanced support to the registered nurse to meet patients needs. You will be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered nurse to ensure a seamless service to patients.

Key Duties

Service Delivery Responsibilities

To ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights in the delivery of a high standard of patient care.

To contribute to the prevention and control of infection by monitoring and recording any issues

To comply with Trust Policies and Regulations and attend mandatory training.

To be competent to work across multi-professional disciplines and make referrals for additional assessments and treatments as required.

To assist in maintaining own and others Health, Safety and Security in the workplace for self and others.

To act as champion where appropriate and as requested for areas such as Manual Handling, Tissue Viability, Infection Prevention and Control and Nutrition, and falls prevention.

Clinical Responsibilities

Undertake a range of delegated clinical duties within the Outpatients Department, working independently within the scope of competence and escalating concerns appropriately to a Registered Nurse or other appropriate clinician.

Maintain and demonstrate competence in area-specific and generic clinical skills in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and competency frameworks.

Undertake appropriate clinical observations and assessments as required within the outpatient setting, recognising and responding to changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns promptly.

Measure, monitor and accurately record clinical observations as required.

Calculate and record the National Early Warning Score where clinically indicated and take appropriate action in accordance with Trust policy and escalation procedures.

Undertake venepuncture, cannulation and other approved clinical procedures following appropriate training, competency assessment and within the scope of the role.

Undertake complex dressings, including compression bandaging, within Vascular and other clinics after completion of appropriate training and competency assessment.

Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring and urinalysis where clinically indicated, recording results accurately and escalating abnormal findings appropriately.

Perform electrocardiograms following appropriate training and competency assessment, ensuring recordings are of an appropriate standard and promptly communicated to the relevant clinician.

Support clinicians with outpatient investigations, procedures and treatments within the individual's scope of competence and following appropriate training.

Prepare patients appropriately for planned outpatient investigations and procedures, ensuring relevant information, clinical observations and documentation are completed accurately.

Provide appropriate support and reassurance to patients before, during and following outpatient investigations and procedures.

Observe patients following procedures or interventions where required, recognising signs of deterioration, adverse reactions or complications and escalating concerns immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse or clinician.

Assist Registered Nurses and other clinicians in the management of patients who become acutely unwell within the Outpatients Department, initiating appropriate immediate action within the scope of competence and Trust policy.

Identify and report clinical risks or changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse or clinician.

Undertake appropriate assessments relevant to the outpatient environment, including falls risk, safeguarding, wellbeing and other clinical assessments as required by the service.

Contribute to the management of patients with additional needs, including those requiring reasonable adjustments, communication support or assistance to access outpatient services.

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards, ensuring records are clear, concise and legible.

Obtain and communicate investigation results as appropriate, ensuring abnormal or clinically significant results are escalated promptly to the relevant clinician.

Support the safe and effective flow of patients through the Outpatients Department, contributing to the efficient preparation, assessment, treatment and discharge of patients.

Provide patients with appropriate information relating to their appointment, investigation, treatment or onward care, within the scope of the role, and ensure patients know how to seek further advice or support when required.

Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, contributing to the protection of children and adults at risk.

Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, demonstrating compassion, respect and sensitivity, particularly when patients may be anxious, distressed or receiving difficult information.

Demonstrate effective communication skills when supporting patients with additional communication needs, language barriers, sensory impairment, learning disabilities or other individual requirements.

Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality and choice at all times, recognising the importance of a positive patient experience within the outpatient environment.

Demonstrate excellent customer care skills and act as a positive role model for colleagues, contributing to a welcoming, professional and patient-centred outpatient service.

Recognise challenging or potentially aggressive behaviour and use appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques, seeking assistance when required and following Trust procedures.

Maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control at all times, ensuring clinical areas, equipment and patient environments are maintained in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure clinical equipment is appropriately prepared, cleaned, maintained and stored, reporting faults or concerns promptly and following relevant departmental procedures.

Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised clinical environment and report any environmental, health and safety or infection prevention concerns to the appropriate person.

Support the safe management of clinical stock and supplies, monitoring stock levels and ensuring appropriate equipment and consumables are available for outpatient clinics and procedures.

Ensure incidents, accidents, near misses and other safety concerns are reported promptly and managed in accordance with Trust policy, including the completion of Datix.

Contribute to the development and production of appropriate patient information and support patients to access relevant health information and services.

Promote health and wellbeing and provide appropriate health promotion information within the scope of the role.

Maintain accurate and timely patient and service-related data, contributing to audit and quality improvement activities as required.

Work collaboratively with ALL colleagues to support the delivery of effective outpatient services.

Provide support, guidance and appropriate delegation to Healthcare Support Workers within the limits of the role, ensuring delegated activities are undertaken safely and effectively.

Participate in the induction, orientation and support of newly appointed staff and students, sharing knowledge and demonstrating good practice.

Participate in departmental meetings, training and professional development activities as required.

Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the role, undertaking mandatory and role-specific training.

Work within the boundaries of the Nursing Associate role, recognising limitations of competence and seeking advice appropriately.

Uphold and promote high standards of professional practice, behaviour and patient-centred care at all times, working in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, values and relevant professional standards.

Personal Development

Act as an Assessor for staff

Act as a Practice Assessor for students

Maintain a personal development plan and an annual programme of learning and development to ensure clinical practice is based on best practice and up to date.

To be responsible for own practice.

Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational needs.

Formulate a personal development plan, take part in annual appraisal and keep revalidation records up to date.

Administration and Clerical Responsibilities

Demonstrate the use of information technology to benefit the service.

Record, report and where required take responsibility for a variety of systems required for delivering the service, e.g. supplies and environmental estates issues.

Utilise the information systems for reporting relevant data.

Use of clinical databases e.g. patient records, order systems, etc.

To obtain blood results from the appropriate IT system.

Quality Improvement

Carry out relevant audits as delegated by the Outpatients Sister and assist in the development of action plans as a result of findings.

Work with the department staff on quality improvement initiatives and support the embedding of change initiatives into clinical practice.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, relatives and patients
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Good mediating or counselling skills
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers in an empathetic and understandable manner

Desirable

• Experience and competency in ECGs, cannulation, venepuncture and complex wound dressings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Moderate physical effort required for long periods on a daily basis

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Contact with bodily fluids associated with treatment and examination of patients
• Frequent requirement for assisting in moving patients and handling of inanimate objects.
• Ability to recognise own limitations and to escalate to senior staff appropriately.

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree Nursing Associate
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
• Evidence of full-time educational achievements
• Level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Registration with the NMC as a nursing associate

Experience

Essential

• Band 4 experience within an Outpatient setting
• Able to prioritise workload and to work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic numerical skills
• Intermediate keyboard skills
• Organisational skills
• Compassionate, caring and approachable.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Therapy Assistant position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• oNVQ level 2 in a relevant health care topic, or experience in healthcare setting to equivalent level

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
• Polite, friendly, approachable and self-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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training
• or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid)

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
• Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
• Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA)
• Working as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - Stevenson Ward

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in the South Staffordshire Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service, providing clinical services directly to mothers, babies and their families within the perinatal period or those experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties arising from their maternity experience. This role will incorporate complex assessments leading to psychological formulations of mental health; interpretation, of assessment instruments and forming intervention plans, and the delivery of interventions to this population. The role will require provision of consultation and advice to professionals across South Staffordshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in relevant core mental health professional training
• t is a condition of employment that the post-holder is registered with their core professional body - e.g. Health and Care Professions Counsil (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC etc).
• Doctoral training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Post-graduate training and accreditation in one or more psychological approaches. For a Psychological Therapist this would need to include CBT and/or EMDR with relevant accreditation by BABCP or EMDR Association UK.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by relevant professional bodies.
• Additional therapy training and accreditation relevant to perinatal or maternal mental health.
• Additional therapy training in approaches relevant for trauma or loss.

Experience

Essential

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified psychological therapist at a highly specialist level.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings. Including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment.
• Experience of working clinically with people presenting with challenging behaviour, and/or people who have communication difficulties.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of group work
• Training or experience in parent-infant relational work such as Vance, Circle of Security. ideo Interaction Guid

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex data analysis as practiced within the field of psychological care.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by professional bodies.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with diverse client groups.
• Experience of assessing and treating clients psychologically within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A passion and enthusiasm for working with people experiencing complex mental health problems.
• Able to prioritise, work independently and on own initiative
• Able to multi-task and set goals for completion.
• Ability to work well under pressure and/or in times of crisis.
• Flexibility, creativity, and preparedness to be innovative in a developing organisation.
• Ability to be reliable, co-operative and consistent both as an independent clinician and in team settings.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to own personal & professional development.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate to support and maintain practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material
• Ability to work across community settings and travel across a geographical area.
• Computer literate.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working within primary care.

Please see attached job description document for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Paramedic registration.
• First Contact Paramedic qualification.
• Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice.
• Full UK driving license.
• Two years minimum experience as a Paramedic.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Experience using SystmOne.

Experience

Essential

• Is a qualified First Contact Paramedic Level 6 registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Has experience in urgent care, community care, primary care, or emergency medicine.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Is confident working independently while also valuing teamwork.
• Has a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care, aware of common chronic and acute illnesses in a GP setting.
• Evidence of working across organizational boundaries within health and social care.
• Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.

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

Holmhurst Medical Centre

Address

12 Thornton Side

Redhill

RH1 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.holmhurstmedicalcentre.co.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.

Interviews will be held on 27/10/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration as a Radiographer
• Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Radiology IT and PACS systems experience gained through attendance at relevant short courses / study days and attendance at other sites relevant to PACS / RIS administration
• Data Protection Regulations / Caldicott principles. Thorough understanding of information governance policies and their application.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad spectrum of imaging procedures
• Evidence of C.P.D.

Desirable

• IT qualifications e.g. ECDL,
• Systems Support, Networking, SQL, databases.
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification in IT / Systems Management or equivalent

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between and work on multiple Health Board sites
• Flexible approach.
• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
• Demonstratable commitment to clinical governance and quality
• Ability to work outside normal working hours, e.g. for system issues, upgrades and staff queries via a rota system.
• Broad appreciation of a wide range of imaging modalities.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

• Experience at senior level.
• Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students. Progressive attitude towards CPD management and prioritisation of workloads.
• Experience of computed and digital radiography including PACS.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Involvement in either project management or a change management process.
• Experience of IT developments
• Experience of team management and supervision.
• Experience in a wide range of Radiographic Techniques with a range of Radiography Equipment.
• Qualified with significant experience to include experience as a Band 6 Radiographer.

Desirable

• Experience of demand and capacity analysis
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of managing resources.
• Experience in personnel management
• Experience in purchasing/commissioning equipment.

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

HDUHB - to be agreed with candidate

HDUHB - to be agreed with candidate

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

As a healthcare assistant you will make a positive impact on people's lives. This is a fundamentally person-centred role, involving forming professional relationships with our service users and patients with a focus on supporting their personal, physical and mental wellbeing, and improving their lives under the direction of a registered practitioner. You will be required to:

• Work on the wards to provide care for adults with physical and / or mental health challenges.
• To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Support service users to overcome barriers they experience because of their mental or physical health.
• Work closely with nurses and other practitioners to provide a therapeutic programme of rehabilitation.
• Report on service users' conditions to nurses and other practitioners.
• Provide information to service users using persuasion, reassurance, tact, and empathy.
• Provide the necessary physical care to service users to help them complete daily living activities, i.e. personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundry, personal environment, elimination, maintaining rest and sleep and activity, physical observations, whilst demonstrating empathy, dignity, respect and compassion.
• To undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report results to the nurse in charge.
• To provide social activities, emotional support and stability to service users to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Empower service users by ensuring that they receive relevant information about their treatment, medication, available services, advocacy services, ward routines and safety procedures under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• To understand the importance of the relatives/carer's contribution to care and
• Conversing with the service users and their relatives/carers, establishing their needs and assisting them as necessary.
• Ensuring that any entries made by the post holder in the nursing notes are current, relevant and accurate, and the content will then be reported & counter signed by the registered nurse or relevant professional.
• To provide escort duties to the service user under the direction of the nurse in charge.
• Undertake full rotational shift pattern to include earlies, lates and night shifts.

Responsible for following and adhering to CPFT guidelines including, but not limited to infection control, health and safety etc.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care; or Care Certificate plus experience as a Healthcare Assistant; or Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people e.g. in a caring situation, dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Active participant for working within MDT

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to provide exceptional care.

Desirable

• IT literacy using Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to carry out physical interventions.
• Physically able to undertake a demanding role safely, as and when required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford ward, North Cambs Hospital

The Park

Wisbech

PE13 3AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an empathetic and responsive advice service to patients and service users.

Respond to enquiries independently where able to.

To frequently communicate with patients and service users in person, on the telephone and via written communication.

To work as part of a team, communicating with the Complaints Team and ensuring a joined-up approach to improve the experience of patients and their families at the Trust.

To escalate enquiries to the Patient Experience Lead where appropriate. The post holder should be able to recognize when to refer enquiries to clinical staff (this is a non-clinical post and the post holder is therefore not permitted to give clinical information, e.g. test results)

To be aware of the difference between PALS complaints and escalate cases to colleagues when appropriate.

To assist with collecting organisation-wide patient feedback.

Have excellent keyboard skills.

Maintain timely, factual and accurate electronic and contemporaneous records of contacts with visitors to the office in order to provide a seamless service for all users.

If you are passionate about supporting people and delivering excellent service, we would love to hear from you.

For full details of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description

For more information, please contact Experience of Care Lead, Samantha Johnson on 01983 534420 or [email protected]

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Listening skills
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with highly sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging situations

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment
• Experience of working within an NHS or Social Care environment
• Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree (2:i minimum) in Psychology
• Full registration with the Health Professionals Council
• Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
• Qualification level that would allow acceptance as a BPS chartered clinical psychologist status

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
• 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
• Experience of individual and group therapy with people with complex mental health needs.
• Experience of working with issues of risk and safety both physical and relational
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of administration, scoring and written interpretation of formal personality tools and/or neuropsychological assessments
• Experience of developing and carrying out audit/research projects)

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of psychology, including eating disorders and personality disorders
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere
• Able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options (e.g. the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options)
• Able to use database, word processing and test administration/scoring software
• Able to function in potentially traumatic circumstances and in highly emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis (e.g. in dealing with service users with serious mental illness, self-harm, histories of sexual abuse

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernard's

Southall

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs, who are often experiencing crisis.

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Experience of working with people with Mental Health needs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied and demanding role
• Ability to work flexible hours; to include evenings, weekends and nights
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to travel and work from an office base in Sussex

Flexibility with working patterns to include some weekend and evening work is essential. This does bring with it increased rates of pay for unsocial hours as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate current experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Working knowledge of mental health policies and procedures
• Demonstrate experience and understanding of risk management in Mental Health
• Child and Adult safe guarding procedures
• Change management skills and ability to organise and prioritise their workload
• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
• Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group

Desirable

• Additional training in Mental Health

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaford

Warwick Road

Seaford

BN25 1FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Previous experience of working with people with mental health difficulties is essential. Previous experience of working in Forensic Healthcare Services is desirable as are relevant qualifications that may support with the delivery of vocation and education interventions. There will be access to regular supervision, reflective practice and training and development opportunities, including attendance to communities of practice.

This role is part time, typically working across Monday - Friday.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Janet Woodhouse, Professional Lead AHP, Forensic Healthcare services at [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
• Evidence of post qualification study
• Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
• Practice Education training
• Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
• Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
• Experience of both group and individual work
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Experience as a Care Coordinator
• Experience in a clinical area related to the post
• Leadership experience
• Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive,

Chichester, West Sussex

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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