Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, please view the following job description:https://www.msichoices.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Job-Description-Clinical-Practitioner.pdf

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• NMC pin

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

MSI Reproductive Choices

Address

Marie Stopes International

Woodlands

Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

The assessment of adopters and the matching and placements of children for adoption:

Undertaking assessments of prospective adopters and presenting assessments to the Adoption Panel

Provide support to prospective adopters during and after approval, including through the LAC reviewing process.

Contributing to the development and training of adopters.

Assessment of adoption support needs giving due consideration to the wishes and opinions of the child and the adoptive family, the nature of the problem that has called for adoption support:

To draw up support plan and implement, with the child and adoptive family, an appropriate action plan to come to terms with or ameliorate the identified problems.

To convene and chair case specific and other liaison/multiagency meetings as appropriate.

All children in need procedures are completed in a timely manner.

Applications sourced and made to the Adoption Support Fund

Providing an efficient homefinding service that meets the needs of children needing adoptive placements within prescribed timescales:

To provide consultation to Social workers who are placing children for adoption

To work jointly with social workers to assess appropriate matches for children needing adoptive placements.

To support and promote the development of a dedicated adoption team identity and shared objectives within a changing and developing environment which include:

To contribute to the timeliness of the Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs), Adoption Support Assessments and Non Agency Adoptions

The team continues to provide and develop the adoption support core offer as outlined in the adoption passport

Looked after children and adoption regulations requirements are completed within timescales.

Provision of birth records counseling and supporting adopted adults to access birth records.

Participate in the teams duty rota

Model and provide good equalities practice. Value diversity within the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families.

Operate within the County policy and regularly updates him/herself with social work methods, new legislation and procedures, including Childrens Act 2004 and Every Child Matters.

To secure the effective involvement of parents/carers, children and young people in the development and evaluation of services.

Through liaison with other professionals build positive working relationships to ensure effective joint working practices.

Acquire and maintain local knowledge including links with and information of statutory and voluntary groups in order to maximise co-ordination and joint working to improve outcomes for children.

To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

To assist the Manager and ATM in the robust management of resources within the team by ensuring quality and value for money in service delivery.

Specific requirements for this post:

Able to travel throughout the Adoption West area

Able to work outside normal working hours on a planned basis and at short notice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
• Thorough understanding of the needs of children in care.
• Knowledge of Adoption Regulations (England) 2011, Adoption National Minimum Standards and associated guidance.
• Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
• Knowledge of Every Child Matters, the five outcomes and shared processes.
• Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service user.
• Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies, timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators.
• Post qualifying experience of direct work with children, young people and families.
• Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers.
• Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and in need.
• Proven record of challenging poor performance and evidence of improving performance.
• Ability to give objective timely advice.
• Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic records.
• Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department.
• Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based practice.
• Good IT skills
• Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and service users.
• Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the department.
• Ability to produce reports to required standard on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of assessment of Adopters or providing adoption support services.
• Experience of supervision.
• Experience of staff/students supervision or consultation.
• Supervision skills.
• Experience of delivering training

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registered

Desirable

• A post qualifying award in Social Work.
• A Practice Teachers Award

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

Wiltshire Council

Address

Adoption West

B Bond Warehouse

Smeaton Road

BRISTOL

BS1 6XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the job description which outlines the main responsibilities and provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare or equivalent experience together with a Level 2 qualification
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English, GCSE or equivalent
• One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3, BTEC National Diploma, Experience equivalent to the above qualifications Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working as a healthcare assistant

Desirable

• Experience of working within paediatrics

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Understand the need for strict confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

• To be committed to delivering compassionate care to patients and their families
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Able to adjust to pressures of job and individual situations and prioritise workload effectively
• To work well as part of a team and to support other colleagues
• To be calm and approachable
• Willingness to undertake further development and training
• To have very good time-keeping and attendance record

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA 3/ ECDL (or equivalent standard)
• NVQ4 in administration or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• RiO trained

Experience

Essential

• Experience of general office routine and filing systems
• Experience of working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous NHS administration experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work under some pressure
• Adhere to data protection and confidentiality requirements

Knowledge of Our Service

Essential

• Please answer in your own words, drawing on your own knowledge, experience, and understanding. We are interested in your genuine response rather than AI-generated content. In the Performance Administration role, there are times when you need to work independently and make decisions within your level of responsibility. Describe how you use your initiative to support colleagues, patients, and the smooth running of a service. Maximum 250 words.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service

Brookland Hall

Conduit Place

Bristol

BS2 9RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Nursing Practice

To carry out clinical nursing practice within designated areas, working to provide high quality, evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation.

This will include:

• Utilising excellent communication skills to develop a rapport to be able to provide and receive complex sensitive confidential information including distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Recognising the potential barriers to communication and practicing with empathy, reassurance and understanding.
• Undertaking complex comprehensive nursing assessments using analytical and judgement skills on a range of problems requiring investigation.
• Collaboratively undertaking clinical risk assessments and developing and supporting personal safety plans and crisis and contingency planning with the service user, and where appropriate carers and families.
• Using professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level, supplemented by specialist clinical training and current practice-based evidence to plan and organise provision of care.
• Planning appropriate care and treatment interventions alongside colleagues, service users and where appropriate carers and families.
• Providing specialist advice in relation to care to service users and where appropriate carers and families.
• Delivering a range of psychosocially informed nursing therapies in accordance with service users care plans, needs and preferences.
• Organising complex interventions requiring formulation of need and risk.
• Demonstrating highly developed nursing skills obtained through practice, understanding the importance of accuracy and a narrow margin for error.
• Demonstrating a commitment to reducing restrictive practice whilst supporting challenging behaviour and verbal aggression.
• Delivery of restrictive interventions within Trust and legislative guidance, requiring a varying level of physical effort.
• Administering appropriate medication within relevant Trust and legislative guidance, by different routes including injectable medicines.
• Ensuring the ordering, storing and disposal of medication complies with relevant Trust and legislative guidance.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of the relevant Mental Health Legislation.
• Collaboratively evaluating the impact and effectiveness of care and working to improve these outcomes.
• Supervising the practice of less experienced and newly qualified practitioners, student nurses or support worker colleagues.
• Leading clinical meetings to support the service users journey through the care pathway, proactively identifying and overcoming barriers to discharge.

Continuing Professional Development

To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to the changing service user and NHS service needs. This will include:

• Taking responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC standards.
• Participating in education and training opportunities.
• Undertaking a thorough revalidation process in line with NMC and AWP policy.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the relevant medicines, related medication management issues and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust guidance.
• Abiding by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relation to practice as outlined in the NMC code of conduct.
• Receiving restorative clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with the Trust clinical supervision policy.
• Engaging in management supervision from an identified line manager, or appropriate delegate in line with the Trust management supervision policy.
• Engaging with Trust appraisal process in line with policy.
• Maintaining Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
• Working within the Trust Policies and Procedures .

Education, Development and Collaborative Learning

To work towards a sustainable culture of continuous collaborative learning to keep own practice clinically current, and to foster a team learning ethos. This will include:

• Support effective learning environments by upholding the NHSE Safe Learning Environment Charter principals.
• Modelling nursing skills and promoting the value of clinical nursing to modern mental healthcare at any opportunity including demonstrating own activities to new starters, less experienced practitioners and students.
• Providing advice, mentoring and supervision (both management and clinical) for colleagues.
• Acting as a Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor for a range of learners and provide robust practice development and assessment experiences.
• Support other registrants to undertake a thorough revalidation process in line with NMC and AWP policy.

Recording, Reporting and Communication

To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and professional guidelines. This will include:

• Keeping contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust policy.
• Adhere to and role model effective records management in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Practice within the legal requirements relevant to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation.
• Taking part in a rolling programme of audit.
• Participate in relevant practice development, Quality Improvement and/or research activity relevant to practice area.

Compassionate Leadership and Management

To provide clinical leadership for colleagues and external professionals at all levels. Making the best use of resources to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Follow Trust policies in relation to the security of the building and service users to ensure safe practice and protection of service users, staff, visitors and members of the public.

This will include:

• Fulfilling Nurse in Charge role as per AWP guidance.
• Demonstrating effective and appropriate delegation of duties.
• Using own skills, knowledge and resources to provide clinical leadership for all members of the MDT.
• Effectively managing both own time and that of junior staff and students.
• Deputising for the ward manager in their absence which will include short term roster management.
• Undertaking discharge planning involving the coordination of external organisations.
• Providing supervision for unregistered practitioners and junior registered nurses in accordance with Trust management and clinical supervision policies.
• Contribute to the management and development of junior staff through the delivery of clinical teaching.
• Providing appraisals for junior staff in line with Trust appraisal policy.
• Maintaining the safety of service users and staff within the inpatient setting and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled.
• Having an understanding of any identified environmental risks and their mitigation plans.
• Taking part in environmental risk assessments as requested.
• Demonstrating safe staffing through the effective use of the electronic rostering system.
• Managing temporary staffing resources in line with AWP guidance.
• Being familiar with and complying with all Policies and Procedures operational within the Trust.
• Contributing to policy and practice changes arising from learning from experience opportunities i.e audit, complaints, SUI.
• Maintaining stock control and a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources.

Person Specification

Registration, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration
• Substantial experience at Band 5
• Completed a relevant course on teaching and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent.
• Significant experience of working with people who experience mental health difficulties
• Completed a relevant course on teaching and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of basic counselling and group work
• Relevant specialist CPD qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in nursing or related discipline

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Teign Ward, Fromeside Hospital

Blackberry Hill, Fishponds

Bristol

BS16 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clerical / administrative experience, including filing and / or reception
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
• Line management experience of administrative staff in a healthcare or customer-facing environment, including supervision, performance monitoring and staff development.

Desirable

• Line Management Experience
• Previous NHS Experience
• Experience of using a Patient Administration System
• Previous NHS or healthcare experience, ideally within dermatology or cancer pathways.
• Knowledge of RTT and other performance targets
• Experience supporting urgent or cancer pathways (e.g., 2WW / fast-track) and understanding of MDT processes.
• Knowledge of excel

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accruracy
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Ability to work independently whilst managing others in a team environment
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Effective organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of outpatient policies and procedures

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
• Business and Administration Level 4 NVQ or equivalent experience

Behaviours and Values / Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative
• Proactive problem-solving, resilience in a busy clinical environment, ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities, and commitment to patient-centred service delivery.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in Maths and English grade C/4 or Equivalent
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent experience/qualification

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent

Personal Skills Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates ability to undertake a wide range of basic administrative tasks
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Proactive approach and ability to problem solve and prioritise
• Willingness to further develop IT and clerical skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes

Length and nature of experience

Essential

• Previous experience of using software packages such as Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience of Data Inputting and Retrieval

Desirable

• Previous experience in community sector, social care or NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pullman Place

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to effectively lead a team (with senior support where required)
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions.
• Experience of supervising staff and students of own profession, including mentorship.
• Able to function effectively as a team member

Desirable

• Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
• Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

South Bristol Community Hospital

Hengrove Parade, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent experience in adult nursing
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning

Skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

• Effective communication skills written, verbal and no-verbal
• Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
• Able to function effectively as a team member
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
• Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
• Good problem solving skills
• Effective time management and caseload management
• Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards
• Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
• Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care
• Community work (either student of post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

South Glos,

Cossham Memorial Hospital, Lodge Road

Bristol

BS151LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Right to work/Certificate of sponsorshipThis role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent including English and Mathematics or Level 2 Function Skills or equivalent experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License

Previous experience

Essential

• Previous office experience
• Experience of maintaining databases and working to deadlines, collating and maintaining records

Desirable

• Experience of NHS or Emergency Services organisation

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Staverton Ambulance Station

Cheltenham Road Road

Gloucester

GL2 9QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who iswell organised, dependable and able to manage their own workload, while also being comfortable working as part of a busy team.

You will need:

• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with enquiries.
• The ability to work both independently and under instruction.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• A standard level of keyboard skills.
• Confidence and competence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to learn and use electronic systems effectively.

Previous experience of working in an administrative or healthcare environment would be beneficial, but we are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a positive attitude, good organisational skills, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education with particular strengths in English Language at GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent
• Approachable and flexible
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Experience working in Team administration
• Recognised computer/IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

1010 Pioneer Avenue

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide holistic palliative care in the last 4 weeks of life To provide emotional, physical and psychological support to patients, their families and carers To work as part of the Hospice at Home team providing packages of care and support for patients in their own homes. Colleagues usually work in pairs but there is some lone working required. Day shift times 0745 2000, 0800-1600, 1200-2000. All colleagues are required to work a variety of shifts across 7 days as part of an 8 week rolling rota. Occasional nights may be required but are not a significant part of current advertised role. Night shift times 2115-0800. To work autonomously to provide planned care for individual patients with the support of, and accountability too, the Hospice at Home Registered nurses To role model the values of the hospice at all times by following the St Peters Hospice PCSW Code of Conduct and to contribute to a positive team culture To promote the safety and well-being of patients and their families at the end of life by following Hospice policies and procedures and working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A nationally recognised qualification/apprenticeship in health & social care at Level 2 or above or the equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through relevant experience

Desirable

• A national recognised qualification/apprenticeship in health & social care, or palliative care, at Level 3 or above (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in End of Life 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

St Peter’s Hospice

Address

St Peters Hospice

Charlton Road

Bristol

Bristol

BS10 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details please see Job Description

The post holder will:

Prepare, validate, input and process Accounts Payable transactions including invoices, credit notes, payment requests, urgent payments and adjustments, ensuring payments are accurate and processed within agreed timescales.

Ensure invoices and payments comply with Standing Financial Instructions, Trust policies, procedures and delegated authorisation limits.

Support the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs, including BACS files, other payment methods and remittance advice.

Monitor Accounts Payable workflows and queues to support the prompt processing and payment of invoices.

Investigate and resolve supplier, departmental and stakeholder queries, taking ownership of more complex and escalated queries and escalating issues appropriately where required.

Support supplier master data governance, including the creation and maintenance of supplier records and changes to supplier bank details in accordance with agreed procedures and financial controls.

Identify, investigate and support the prevention of duplicate, incorrect or potentially fraudulent payments.

Review and reconcile supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and taking appropriate corrective action.

Process and monitor urgent and priority payments and escalate risks to service delivery where appropriate.

Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate audit trails.

Support the effective management of generic Accounts Payable mailboxes and ensure queries are responded to within agreed service standards.

Support electronic invoice interfaces and other system-generated transactions.

Assist with month-end and year-end processes as required.

Support the production and monitoring of departmental KPIs and performance information, identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.

Support compliance with Trust procurement and financial procedures, including No PO No Pay requirements.

Contribute to the review and improvement of Accounts Payable processes and working practices.

Support finance system developments and implementation, including system testing, process changes, training and the introduction and embedding of new ways of working.

Produce and maintain procedural guidance and desktop instructions.

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to less experienced colleagues and assist with the induction, buddying and training of new team members.

Maintain knowledge across a range of Accounts Payable processes and provide cross-cover during periods of annual leave, sickness, vacancies, training and peak workload.

Support workload prioritisation and service continuity during periods of high demand or system issues.

Work closely with Finance, Procurement, budget holders, managers, suppliers, auditors and other internal and external stakeholders.

Explain financial processes and requirements clearly and professionally and manage challenging queries appropriately.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance, financial control and Trust policy requirements at all times.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 3, AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification, knowledge and experience gained through working within a finance environment.

Desirable

• AAT qualification or willingness to work towards
• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge of VAT regulations relating to expenditure
• Strong IT skills including Outlook and Excel
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex queries
• Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of financial systems and P2P systems
• Knowledge of NHS finance procedures and Standing Financial Instructions

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an Accounts Payable or finance environment
• Experience of processing invoices and payments accurately
• Experience dealing with customer or supplier queries

Desirable

• Experience supporting or training less experienced staff
• Experience of working in a large and complex organisation
• Previous NHS finance experience
• Experience of finance system upgrades, testing or process improvement

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Accurate and methodical with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Professional and customer focused
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Reliable and dependable
• Team focused with a collaborative approach
• Self-motivated and able to work using own initiative

Desirable

• Positive approach to change and continuous improvement

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Warehouse

The Docks

Gloucester

GL1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will provide a central point of contact for the building or site, as well as provision of front of house reception duties. You will be dealing directly with members of the public, carers, service users and their families.

Administrative tasks included within the role require PC skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

The role will also include aspects of Contract Management, Health & Safety Risk Assessments , Fire Management and Minute Taking at meetings to support the Facilities Management Team and are included in the training package.

Training for any additional bespoke systems will be provided i.e Asset Booker Room Booking System

General Duties:

1. Receiving, processing and sorting post, ensuring that it is passed on to the relevant staff member as soon as possible; ensuring that outgoing post is posted on a daily basis.2. Deal with the initial handling of general incoming calls, ensuring that they are passed on to the appropriate person as soon as possible.3. Deal courteously with patients, relatives, members of the public and staff whilst always maintaining confidentiality.4. Taking accurate messages and ensuring they are received by the appropriate person as soon as possible.5. Act as a liaison and contact point for the management team.6. Liaise with other internal and external services as appropriate.

Secretarial and Clerical Support1. Prioritise and organise own workload.2. Copy and audio typing of letters and reports as required.3. Maintain an accurate and comprehensible filing system (paper and electronic).4. Maintain up-to-date and accurate databases of information.5. Co-ordinate statistical data and general information as required.6. Maintain up-to-date diaries as required.7. Set up meetings and provide support to book rooms, collate papers and take notes as appropriate.8. Maintain and order stationery supplies and other stores.9. Maintain adequate supplies of forms and pro-forma documentation.10. Process orders and/or maintenance requests.

Other Duties1. Any other duties as requested and commensurate with post and grade.2. Cover for other colleagues in the team as required.3. Ensure that administrative colleagues and managers are kept informed of all information pertinent to the maintenance of the high standard of the service and standards of care.4. Work within national, local and trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

Person Specification

Knowledge of Mental Health

Desirable

• Awareness of mental health issues
• Experience of working in a mental health environment

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills - competent in Word, Excel, Internet, Email, Data Input, Room bookings (training provided)
• Administrative skills - filing, setting up new systems, taking messages

Experience

Essential

• Able to organise and maintain a busy reception
• Strong sense of quality and customer focus

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To assess, develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions and to be responsible of the management of own caseload from referral to discharge
• To carry out specialist urgent assessments of a young persons mental health needs and associated risk when required including deliberate self-harm assessments.
• To work with children, young people and their families promoting opportunities for their maximum engagement and involvement in formulations or care plans and evaluation of the service they receive.
• To work jointly with staff from other agencies in direct work with children and young people and their families
• When appropriate, engage in joint work with other specialist CAMHS personnel as agreed with CAMH services manager
• To develop effective liaisons with referrers, and those contributing to referrals, to specialist
• CAMHS and to guide referrers to appropriate resources for children and young people with mental health needs
• To attend CAMHS meetings and case discussions as appropriate
• To work closely as part of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.
• To practice within current legislation governing the delivery of services to children and young people, such as that for Looked After Children and the Safeguarding of children as defined in the Children Act (1989, amended 2004) and local guidelines.
• To assess child safeguarding issues for each case. To practice within local safeguarding guidelines, sharing and directly referring on concerns when appropriate and participating in multi-agency safeguarding conferences.
• To participate in regular reviews of cases and attend case discussions, conferences and reviews as appropriate.
• To comply with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of their professional body.
• To comply with any necessary data collection and information sharing across agencies in line with Trust guidelines on confidentiality.
• To provide reports and maintain written records of assessments, clinical interventions and consultation meetings.
• To be prepared to travel to other sites and clinics, to schools and to the childs home.
• To be computer literate.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Relevant completed professional qualification (e.g. clinical psychology, mental health nursing, social work, family therapy, occupational therapy, accredited CBT, psychotherapy)
• Maintenance of appropriate professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification of delivering evidence based therapies to young people and families in CAMHS
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to contribute to team meetings and processes.

Desirable

• Experience in a community CAMHS service
• Interest and experience in working with Eating Disorders

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with children, young people and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work autonomously, and organise and prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical supervision/consultation - junior colleagues or other staff.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kingswood Hub

Alma Road

Bristol

BS15 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist is an expert in ensuring high quality palliative care is delivered to patients and their families. They work independently and as part of the wider healthcare team, having specific responsibility for those referred to CNS Response and Nurse Led Bed Services, leading on the care of patients admitted into the nurse led beds on the inpatient unit. Clinical leadership role supporting the wider team to work efficiently and effectively in the delivery of high quality and progressive palliative care in line with the Hospice strategy and policies. To offer the patient and families the skills of a clinical nurse specialist in symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care. Independent Prescriber Offer advice, support and education to Hospice Teams, Primary and Community Healthcare staff as part of a multiprofessional team. To work using a multiprofessional approach to care. Develops collaborative working relationships with other hospice teams and the wider community services. Work flexibly, including at weekends, to further develop the NLB service into a 7 day per week service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent
• Communication skills training, or willingness to undertake
• Independent prescribing
• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Physical assessment and clinical reasoning, or willingness to undertake
• Leadership training
• Mentoring training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

St Peter’s Hospice

Address

St Peters Hospice

Charlton Road

Bristol

Bristol

BS10 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why This Role Matters

The national Experts at Hand programme is investing in Advanced Practitioner roles to support SEND reform by strengthening the Speech and Language Therapy workforce, increasing access to expertise in mainstream education and improving support for children and young people across local systems.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values which are: Working together Always improving Respectful and kind Making a difference

There will be opportunities to work closely with the core children's Speech and Language Therapy Service including access to (and opportunity to provide) CPD and Clinical Supervision.

This is not a traditional clinical role. Please read the attached job description and person specification for more details.

Rather than holding a routine caseload, you will operate as a strategic, system-level clinical leader, using your expertise and influence to improve outcomes for children and young people across Gloucestershire. You will work across the four pillars of advanced practice to drive workforce development, service transformation, quality improvement and system leadership.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an experienced HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.

Has significant experience working with children and young people with SEND.

Understands the challenges and opportunities facing the SEND system.

Has experience of partnership working across education, health and care.

Can influence, inspire and build relationships across organisational boundaries.

Is passionate about developing others and growing the Speech and Language Therapy workforce.

Wants to make a lasting difference through system-wide leadership and transformation.

Join us and help transform opportunities for children and young people with SEND across Gloucestershire. Be part of the change, shape the future, and ensure Speech and Language Therapy expertise is truly available when it matters most.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with registered body HCPC with significant post-registration experience relevant to role
• Evidence of advanced practice capability aligned to the NHSE Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Practice, or working towards this.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to advanced practice, leadership, education and service improvement.
• Recognised teaching / supervisor or coaching qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

• MSc Advanced Practice, Leadership, Education, Public Health or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• Practice Educator, Coaching, Mentoring or Leadership qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within education settings and SEND systems.
• Experience of presenting complex information to a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and system partners.

Desirable

• Experience of SEND system improvement programmes.
• Experience of developing student placement opportunities and supervision models.

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rikenel Health Centre

Montpellier

Gloucester

GL1 1LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for a number of office systems including ordering stationery, petty cash, payment of invoices and fax / photocopier control.

To provide a full and comprehensive administration / secretarial service.

To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, propose changes to working practices to maximise efficiency / effectiveness of role.

To produce copy and / or audio typing of correspondence, reports, presentations and spreadsheets, ensuring all documents are accurate and produced to a high standard.

To use Microsoft Office packages to produce reports, spreadsheets, presentations, emails to a high quality standard.

To handle all correspondence, including opening, redirecting, distribution and drafting replies to all mail.

At times be responsible, in the Managers absence, for opening, actioning and responding to emails and other correspondence

To be responsible for day-to-day diary management, arranging and co-ordinating meetings and to resolve conflicting diary appointments