Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council, with at least 3 year's post graduate experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience
• Non- Medical Prescribing qualification or working towards this qualification

Desirable

• Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• Practice Supervisor Qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in Psychopharmacology
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working in a pharmacy setting at an advanced level
• Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics and understanding of implications of Clinical Governance
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings

Desirable

• Experience of Quality improvement
• Experience of Medicines Information / dealing with complex queries

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of analytical skills and problem solving ability, to ensure that the post holder is able to provide advice on complex issues relating to medicine management and Trust policies.
• Knowledge and experience of Primary and Secondary Care working
• Confident and assertive when dealing with other professionals
• High level of Interpersonal skills, to ensure that the post holder is able to effectively exchange highly complex and sensitive information with patients and relatives, prescribers and senior managers
• IT skills - word-processing, PowerPoint, Excel, statistical package and internet use, so that the post holder can communicate effectively with other Health care professionals and for training purposes.
• Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in Mental Health

Desirable

• Good project management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

South Kent Coast Mental Health Together (MHT), Ash Eton

Radnor Park West,

Folkestone,

CT19 5HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead Orthotist will provide expert clinical leadership and act as the named lead for the Acute Orthotics Service.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of post-registration professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or evidence of Master's level study.
• Membership of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO).

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of orthotic assessment, prescription and management of complex clinical conditions
• Demonstrable knowledge of clinical audit
• Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to self, patients and others within the work environment.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its relationship to Orthotics.
• In-depth knowledge of evidence-based treatments and interventions relevant to Orthotics.
• Evidence of self-directed learning through relevant professional literature, research and other appropriate sources.
• In-depth understanding of related national guidance and NHS frameworks.

Desirable

• Highly skilled in undertaking literature searches to answer clinical and non-clinical questions.
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Trust structures and organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of research and development.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in the assessment and management of a range of complex conditions.
• Experience of liaising and working collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals, including GPs and consultants, and with patients.
• Experience of using own initiative and professional judgement.
• Experience of supervising and appraising staff and supporting students.
• Experience of delegating duties appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of change management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice.
• Self-motivated, with a commitment to ongoing development of skills and knowledge.
• Conscientious and able to demonstrate a professional approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to use persuasion and negotiation in relation to treatment and management options.
• Caring and sensitive approach, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients with a poor prognosis or where information may be sensitive or distressing.
• Demonstrable knowledge and theoretical understanding of current evidence-based practice
• Ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions to problems relating to caseload management.
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to manage a caseload within agreed timescales. o Demonstrable leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and support others.
• Ability to present to a variety of audiences.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across Trust and community locations.
• Willingness to work across acute, community and paediatric services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK27JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Staff feel valued by their teams and supported by their managers, creating a truly inclusive environment..

You will participate in a 24/7 Rostered Shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties. Flexibility in your approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of your clinical practice.

Applications are welcomed from Student Radiographers and Apprentice Radiographers due to qualify shortly. We offer direct recruitment to Band 4 positions pending HCPC registration, with progression to Band 5 upon successful registration.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
• Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
• Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
• Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)

Skills

Essential

• Good organizational and time management skills
• High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice.
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
• Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• To assist less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development.
• Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.

Communication

Essential

• Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
• Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner
• Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Professional in appearance and conduct

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Main X-Ray (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
• Experience Training others

Desirable

• Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
• Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written
• Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
• Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

College Park School and Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs) within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea

Garway Road,

London,

W2 4PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will manage an autonomous caseload, assess and treat complex presentations, support safe clinical decision making and act as a specialist resource for colleagues across the service, and also contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.

Please see job description attached for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of the CSP or equivalent professional liability insurance
• Evidence of up-to-date, relevant CPD
• Relevant postgraduate learning or equivalent specialist development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or working towards Masters level study
• Membership of a relevant special interest group
• Leadership, supervision or management training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration MSK physiotherapy experience
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience in assessment and management of complex MSK presentations
• Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring others
• Experience of supporting or delivering clinical education and in-service training
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or quality improvement
• Ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to support safe clinical decision making
• Excellent knowledge of clinical risk assessment, safeguarding principles and risk management
• Knowledge of primary care, community services and wider patient pathways

Desirable

• Experience of extended scope or advanced practice within MSK services
• Involvement in research activity
• Experience of developing clinical pathways, protocols or competency frameworks

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

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

Newmarket Community Hospital

56 Exning Road

Newmarket

CB8 7JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professional with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records.

Reporting and changes in patients condition.

Keeping patient areas clean, tidy and well stocked.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGs

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

Skills/Attributes

Essential

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGs

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in care

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.

Desirable

• Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.

Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.

Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.

Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.

Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.

Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.

Following infection prevention and control procedures.

Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.

Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• Ability to perform ECGs

NVQ Level 3 in care

Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clifton Hospital

Pershore Road

St Annes

FY8 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders within a community stroke and neurorehabilitation service, using current evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions, prognosis and discharge planning.
• To contribute to mental capacity assessments and best-interest decision-making processes, enabling patients to maximise their independence, participation and ability to communicate their wishes wherever possible.
• To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, best-interest meetings and family meetings, providing specialist advice and guidance on communication and swallowing needs.
• To ensure patients, families and carers are actively involved in goal setting, care planning and rehabilitation programmes wherever possible.
• To adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet individual patient circumstances, including cognitive, cultural, linguistic and environmental factors.
• To provide specialist advice, support and education to colleagues, relatives and carers to promote effective management of communication and swallowing difficulties, including discharge planning and longer-term management.
• To liaise effectively with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members, acute services, primary care and external agencies to support coordinated, seamless care across the pathway.
• To work within service, professional and Trust policies relating to referral management, clinical pathways, documentation, consent, safeguarding and discharge processes.
• To manage a highly specialist clinical caseload independently, while delegating appropriately to junior Speech and Language Therapists and rehabilitation assistants, and maintaining accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
• To work flexibly across community settings, including patients homes, clinics and other relevant locations across Blackpool and the wider service footprint as required.
• To work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams to ensure effective, joined-up service provision and smooth transitions of care.
• To maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of professional standards, national guidance and current evidence relevant to stroke and neurorehabilitation, including Speech and Language Therapy best practice.
• To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, safety and risk management, and to promote these across the team and wider community settings.
• To provide clinical supervision, leadership and day-to-day support to junior staff and rehabilitation assistants, contributing to staff development, service improvement and the ongoing delivery of high-quality community stroke and neurorehabilitation care.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree, BSc (Hons) or MSc (Hons) or equivalent.
• Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Additional recognised dysphagia training.

Desirable

• Successful completion of a relevant leadership course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in stroke and neurological conditions with a minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience
• Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
• Post graduate experience of developing and delivering specialist formal and informal, training/ presentations for a wide range of professionals
• Knowledge of principles regarding clinical supervision and experience in providing this
• Demonstrable use of initiative in relevant service development/quality improvement projects.

Desirable

• Experience in conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopy.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge beyond specialist field.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• The ability to work within national and legal frameworks in autonomously managing a specialist SLT caseload.
• Ability to be an effective team member, assume clinical leadership for SLT within the service and delegate as necessary.
• Demonstrate developed approaches to collaborative and cross-boundary working practices
• Highly developed communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Hold a full driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the post.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ansdell Medical Centre

Albany Road

Lytham St Annes

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate, recognised training in clinical psychology
• Eligible for HCPC registration as practitioner psychologist

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working with adolescents, young adults and their families with mental health needs
• Experience of providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of mental health settings

Desirable

• Experience of working with First Episode Psychosis

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finch Road Primary Care Centre

Finch Road Primary Care Centre

BIrmingham

B19 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing associate degree or foundation degree
• NMC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Cantley Lane

Cringleford

Norwich

Norfolk

NR4 6TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Mental Health Care Division Dietetic Team is an ever developing specialist Mental Health team and has strong links with all professions including Nursing, Allied health, Dr's and local Dietetics including The British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Mental Health Specialist Group of the BDA. Our dynamic dietetic team is supported by the Lead Dietitian and highly skilled dietitian.

You will work as part of the team and will be professionally accountable for your own caseload of patients, working autonomously in a variety of complex mental health settings including liaising with the service users families and when they transition to other areas. You will develop and implement dietary intervention plans and provide advice to people with a variety of dietetic needs and a range of learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions.

There are regular specialty dietetic team meetings to develop your skills in Mental Health and to provide peer support. The post holder will have access to both formal and informal training. We have a robust clinical supervision structure and, if you are newly qualified, we are able to offer a preceptorship programme.

Dietitians work closely with other health care professionals and Multi-disciplinary team work is integral to dietetic care. Our Trust is committed to providing regular opportunities to participate in first class Continuous Professional Development (CPD), policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training. There are regular opportunities to network with colleagues; to share best practice; and to celebrate our successes as a profession working within Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

**Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant degree with post graduate diploma in Dietetics
• Health and Care Professions Council registration for Dietetics

Desirable

• Full member of British Dietetic Association
• Mentorship and/or Student Training qualification e.g., SAS training
• Any postgraduate study or qualifications relevant to role

Experience

Essential

• Health and Social Care experience, preferably within the NHS
• Experience of clinical audit, service development or quality improvement
• Enteral feeding or nutrition support experience
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Dietitian either in the inpatient or outpatient setting
• Experience delivering patient education or health promotion
• Experience using e-registration systems for home enteral feed discharges

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the trust vision, goals and values
• Knowledge or experience in the reporting of patient safety incidents
• Knowledge of current best practice in Dietetics

Desirable

• Providing training or shadowing for other health professionals or trainees
• Motivational interviewing and behavioural change training

Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise a defined clinical caseload
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to carry out anthropometric measurements
• Able to undertake a nutritional assessment considering all relevant factors to formulate a Dietetic diagnosis and care plan and setting goal-based outcomes with service users
• Autonomous practitioner
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Awareness of local and national guidelines relevant to Dietetics e.g., NICE, BDA
• Awareness of research methods and audit skills to inform and evaluate practice
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and health and safety and risk awareness
• Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Effective personal organisational skills
• Keep an up to date CPD portfolio
• Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent, explain treatment interventions and gain information required for the patient's medical/social history relevant to Dietetics
• Basic computer skills e.g., word processing, MS Teams, email, internet skills
• Ability to comply with Trust Policy
• Willingness to be flexible to deliver unexpected or unusual circumstances relating to patient care
• A commitment to continuous learning and personal development of self
• Support the learning and development of others including Dietetic Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Student Dietitians, Apprentice Dietitians and other AHPs
• Satisfactory DBS clearance
• Satisfactory references

Desirable

• Accurate anthropometric skills
• Presentation skills
• Experience taking minutes or chairing meetings
• Experience using electronic documentation systems e.g., EMIS

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eleanor House

Rathbone Hospital, Mill Lane

Liverpool

L13 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Christopher Smith Position Pharmacy Warehouse Manager Email [email protected] Phone number 0113 3927023 Shortlisting Date: 14.09.2026 Interview Date: 23.09.2026

The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities.

*Please note, these posts do not involve direct patient care

We are looking to recruit 1 enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with drive to undertake the role of Senior Pharmacy Stores Operatives based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Moor house Warehouse.

The successful candidate must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within the busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.

Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff,

Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.

Applicants must already hold NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/or training and experience to an equivalent level.

This post will support the: Assistant Practitioners - Pharmacy Supervisors: Stores and Distribution Management team on the relevant site with the day-to-day delivery of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service, which includes the supervision, organisation and training of the local Pharmacy Warehouse Operatives on site. This also includes supporting, and working with, the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Operations Manager and the Assistant Practitioner - Pharmacy Supervisor: and with the implementation of service upgrades and new projects as required.

The successful candidate must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within this busy department and have excellent organisational skills.

For all posts, this will involve working across ALL sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as required.

Please be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking and moving and handling, including bulk consignments.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click Apply to view Job Description and Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click Apply to view Job Description and Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Moor House

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 2JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations Support

Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on routine employee relations matters.

Manage a caseload of straightforward cases including:

• Sickness absence management.
• Flexible working requests.
• Minor conduct and capability concerns.
• Attendance management processes.
• Support HR Advisors with disciplinary, grievance, capability and dignity at work cases.
• Review case documentation to ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Assist managers in preparing for formal meetings and hearings.
• Attend formal meetings to provide procedural advice and note-taking support where required.
• Draft correspondence, outcome letters and meeting documentation for review by HR Manager.
• Ensure all case records are maintained accurately and confidentially.

HR Advisory Service

• Respond to general HR queries from managers and employees.
• Interpret and explain HR policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment.
• Provide advice on workforce policies and employment processes within defined parameters.
• Signpost complex, high-risk or contentious issues to HR Advisors or HR Manager.
• Promote consistent application of HR policies across the organisation

Supporting Attendance and Wellbeing

• Support managers with sickness absence monitoring and management processes.
• Assist in the preparation of management information relating to absence trends and workforce metrics.
• Provide advice on organisational wellbeing initiatives and relevant policies.
• Support referrals and processes associated with occupational health recommendations.

Training and Development

• Support delivery of HR briefings, workshops and manager training sessions.
• Assist in the development of guidance notes and management resources.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Advisory Team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and NHS workforce developments.

Service Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and customer experience.
• Contribute to HR projects and workforce initiatives as required.
• Participate in team meetings and service development activities.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development

• Contribute suggestions for improving HR processes and procedures.
• Support implementation of new workforce policies and guidance.
• Provide feedback to senior colleagues regarding operational issues impacting service delivery.

Communications and Relationships

The postholder will establish and maintain effective working relationships with:

• Managers and supervisors.
• Employees.
• Trade Union representatives.
• HR colleagues.
• Occupational Health services.
• Recruitment teams.
• Payroll services.
• External agencies where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in mathematics and English (Grades A-C) or equivalent or NVQ 3 standard in relevant subject

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of employment law and employee relations procedures
• Attainment of, or working towards relevant qualifications e.g. CIPD or equivalent HR experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an HR or people management environment.
• Experience of providing advice to managers or staff.
• Experience of handling confidential information.
• Experience of administrative case management and record keeping.
• Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.

Desirable

• NHS HR experience.
• Experience supporting attendance management.
• Experience supporting employee relations casework.
• Experience of workforce information systems (e.g. ESR).

Skills

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to analyse information and identify key issues.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Desirable

• Report Writing Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of HR principles and practices.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Awareness of sickness absence management processes.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Additional

Essential

• Professional and approachable manner. Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates integrity and sound judgement.
• Commitment to NHS values and behaviours.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buckingham Row, Brick Kiln Lane, Wigan, WN1 1XX

Human Resources Department

Wigan

WN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To allow the post holder, with appropriate supervision, to work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner and to engage in:

• Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems
• Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services

• Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing
• Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.

Key relationships:

• Designated Mental Health Lead in education setting
• Identified school settings
• Mental Health Support Team
• Line Manager
• Clinical Supervisor
• Local CAMHS providers
• Colleagues from AllKind

Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention:

• Assess and deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.
• Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents, carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
• Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.
• Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.
• Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols.
• Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
• Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which the post holder is attached and within the organisation where the post-holder is employed including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service.
• Through case management, supervision and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the post holder.
• Provide a range of information and support for evidence-based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help.
• Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.
• Attend multidisciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate.
• Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection.
• Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.
• Work with a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

• Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence, and under direction of the wider team.

Training and Supervision

• Continue to apply learning gained on the training program directly to practice.
• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the CWP, supervisor and service are delivered.
• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice.
• To disseminate research and service evaluation findings in appropriate formats through agreed channels.

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice
• Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments.
• Ensure that confidentiality is always protected.
• Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post holder comes into contact within the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest.
• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
• Participate in individual performance/appraisal review and work towards agreed objectives.
• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintain up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
• Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives.
• If you would like to be considered for this role, please review the Candidate Pack attached , ensure that you meet the requirements of the role, and submit your application via our website job board, Allkind or via NHS job by clicking on "Apply" below. The closing date for this position is 18th September 2026 at 12pm.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• N/A

Employer details

Employer name

Allkind

Address

23 Monck Street

London

SW1P 2AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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