Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Provide consultant-level strategic clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy across education, SEND and workforce development, improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25. Act as the senior accountable professional lead for the SaLT education and workforce agenda, delivering sustainable workforce models, clinical standards and system change across health, education and local authority partners.. Influence commissioning, investment and service transformation through expert clinical advice, workforce intelligence and population-level evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work with a high degree of professional autonomy.

Generate, lead and translate evidence to influence strategic decision making.

Design and champion approaches that optimise the contribution of SaLT support workers and the wider workforce.

Provide expert clinical advice to commissioners, senior leaders and partner organisations.

Build partnerships with NHS providers, ICBs, local authorities, education settings, HEIs, professional bodies, parent carer forums and young people.

Lead workforce supply, placements, apprenticeships, supervision frameworks, career pathways and succession planning.

Provide leadership for supervision, educator capability, workforce quality and advanced practice development.

Use population health intelligence, workforce data and evaluation methodologies to identify inequalities and inform strategic priorities

Produce complex reports, business cases and recommendations for senior boards and stakeholder groups.

Facilitate co-production with children, young people, families and carers.

Maintain consultant-level clinical credibility through limited direct clinical practice and professional supervision activity.

Design and oversee system-wide workforce models that increase access toSaLTexpertisein mainstream education and support long-term workforce sustainability.

Lead strategic partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, early years and education providers.

Act as an educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.

Develop system understanding of SaLT workforce supply and demand.

Act as the senior clinical authority for theprogrammeof work and be accountable for the quality, safety and strategic direction of recommendations provided to system leaders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Masters Degree or equivalent consultant level knowledge
• Evidence of Advanced CPD

Desirable

• leadership, workforce, education or research qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant expertise in SLCN and SEND
• working autonomously with highly complex judgement
• Workforce development, Placements, supervision and aprenticeships

Desirable

• SEND partnership working

Skills

Essential

• Strategic Leadership, Workforce transformation and system wide improvement
• using data, evidence and evaluation

Desirable

• full UK driving licence

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

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

Address

The Poynt

Poynters road,

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Child Care/ Level 3 Diploma in Residential social care or equivalent
• Experience of caring for children with health needs / learning disability
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in a health, social care, education setting
• Evidence of continued training/professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a residential home or short break provision
• Training to Level 3 in Safeguarding Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Competent IT skills
• Good listening skills and the ability to deal with complex information that the child or young person and other professionals will share with them

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Physically able to follow Moving and Handling Procedures and Behavioural Support Plans
• Good knowledge of Food Hygiene procedures
• Ability to work flexibly

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roston Crane Shortbreak Home

Crane

Camborne

TR14 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a confident Admin Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Nield House.

You will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

Cygnt Nield Houseis a 29-bed mental health hospital for women. The hospital is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

Clarion Ward:a14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

Compton Ward:a 15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Your Day-to-Day... Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support Prepare reports & other written materials to a high standard Keep files & records as required Work co-operatively with all other members of the administration team to ensure the department runs smoothly Occasional minute taking at meetings & taking notes for meetings as & when required Answer the telephone & respond to all enquiries in a friendly, efficient manner.You are... An administrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative A strong written & verbal communicator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet.Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £28,050 per year Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Crewe

CW1 4QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent through experience and professional development.
• Higher professional clinical or management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstances - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent of experience).
• Highly specialist knowledge across a wide range of subject areas relating to EHRS and digital services including holding Epic certification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of patient pathways and flow

Experience

Essential

• Relevant project management or improvement experience, with a track record of delivery.
• Relevant project management or improvement experience, with a track record of delivery.
• A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• The ability to work unsupervised and plan project work to agreed timescales to meet deadlines. This will require an ability to effectively delegate work and monitor progress.
• Proficient in the use of IT tools for analytical and presentational purposes to present detailed reports that can be understood by a wide audience.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

It is anticipated that post holders will need to spend at minimum one day on site per fortnight with the capacity to attend more frequently depending on business need. This post would therefore be suitable for staff who are looking for hybrid opportunities.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience and professional development.
• Higher professional clinical or management degree or equivalent.
• Specialist knowledge across a wide range of subject areas relating to EHRS and digital services including Epic certification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of NHS clinical, administrative and operational workflows.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant project management or improvement experience with a track record of delivery.
• Experience of change programmes while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
• A proven success in planning and effective implementation of software improvement plans.
• Experience of design, build, configuration and testing within Epic applications.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• The ability to work unsupervised and plan project work to agreed timescales to meet deadlines.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Full understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the UCLH values.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

It is anticipated that post holders will need to spend at minimum one day on site per fortnight with the capacity to attend more frequently depending on business need. This post would therefore be suitable for staff who are looking for hybrid opportunities.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent through experience and professional development.
• Higher professional clinical or management degree or equivalent.
• Specialist knowledge across a wide range of subject areas relating to EHRS and digital services including Epic certification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of NHS clinical, administrative and operational workflows.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant project management or improvement experience with a track record of delivery.
• Experience of change programmes while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.
• A proven success in planning and effective implementation of software improvement plans.
• Experience of design, build, configuration and testing within Epic applications.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• The ability to work unsupervised and plan project work to agreed timescales to meet deadlines.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Full understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the UCLH values.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details please see job description attached.

The job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role, and the job specification is an outline of the skills, experience and qualities needed. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• BTEC / City & Guilds in Pharmaceutical Science / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
• Previously worked in similar position within the public sector
• Experiencing of managing aspects of clinical management ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Basic understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation, including relevant legislation and policies
• Understanding of medicines optimisation, at system and patient levels

Analytical

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
• Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
• Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills

Planning Skills

Essential

• Skills for supporting project management

Physical Skills

Essential

• Skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software

Management Skills

Essential

• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Antonomy

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales

Other

Essential

• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Professional, calm and efficient manner
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Ability to demonstrate the NHS and ICS values and behaviours in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, patients and service users

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

Surrey and Sussex ICB

Address

Surrey & Sussex ICB

Surrey

GU21 5BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

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

Person Specification

Values and behaviours

Essential

• oDemonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes
• oDemonstrably involves patients and the public in their work

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse or other registered allied health or social care professional

Desirable

• oPossess a relevant additional professional qualification e.g. Forensic Psychiatry Diploma, commissioning qualification, masters level

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oDetailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the specialist service, including MHA 1983, after care under supervision, sex offender legislation, probation orders and life licence, Ministry of Justice procedures and child protection legislation
• oDetailed operational knowledge of specialised forensic and secure mental health and LD/A in-patient services ,including risk assessment/management
• oShould have an appreciation of the relationship between NHS E/I and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• oCurrent Member of relevant professional body

Desirable

• oPrevious commissioning experience or direct experience of the provider/commissioner interface/responsibilities
• oRobust understanding of NHS Provider Collaboratives and the interface between the ICB and NHSE

Skills and capabilities

Essential

• oHigh-level management skills, able to perform to high level in clinical setting, holding services to account and ensuring effective use of Provider Collaborative resources.
• oEffective Case Management or transferable professional skills, focusing on the needs of the individual and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes
• oHigh-level communication in particular skills across a range of agency and professional boundaries at a national level.

Physical skills

Essential

• o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and teams with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and diversity

Essential

• oNeeds to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Communication

Essential

• oMust be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups, demonstrating integrity and resilience.
• oAbility to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.

Planning

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering projects and services on time.

Financial and physical resources

Essential

• oPreviously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• oSenior management experience in health, social care or an equivalent setting to be able to demonstrate transferrable skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrop House, Prestwich Hospital

Harrop House

Prestwich

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Meets the requirements of the Job Specification

Essential

• Understanding of adult Community services

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement

Qualification

Essential

• Professional qualification
• Registered with professional body

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification
• Evidence of further training

Management experience

Essential

• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement
• Compassionate leader
• Previous management experience
• Experience of supervising 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House CMHT

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified professional registered with a professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with mental health service users

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Mental health community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various community mental health team sites across Manchester

Greater Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for detailed information...........................................................................................................................

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent senior-level knowledge and experience. Evidence of continuing professional and leadership development.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in improvement science, programme or project management, coaching, organisational development, analytics or change leadership.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial senior leadership experience in a large, complex and multi-professional organisation. Experience of leading across organisational boundaries and contributing to corporate governance and strategic decision-making.
• Significant experience of designing or leading organisational performance frameworks; interpreting complex intelligence; identifying risk and variation; and securing corrective action and sustained improvement.
• Demonstrable leadership of complex improvement and transformation programmes with measurable outcomes. Strong knowledge of improvement methods, change leadership, measurement and implementation
• Experience of prioritising and governing a complex portfolio, managing dependencies and resources, and assuring milestones, risks, benefits and sustainability.
• Experience of improving productivity and value while protecting or improving quality, outcomes and experience. Ability to connect operational, workforce, financial and clinical perspectives.
• Track record of building credible partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Values-led, inclusive and compassionate leader with high integrity, resilience, curiosity and learning orientation. Creates accountability and psychological safety, develops others and works effectively as part of a unitary Board.

Desirable

• Executive or Board-level experience within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Experience of Board-level performance reporting and regulatory assurance.
• Experience of enterprise-wide improvement operating models, Lean approaches, quality management systems or large-scale system change.
• Programme or portfolio management accreditation.
• Experience of leading recurrent efficiency or benefits realisation programmes.
• Experience of place-based, provider collaborative or integrated care system transformation.
• Coaching qualification or substantial coaching practice.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative evidence, exercise sound judgement and communicate a clear course of action. Strategic and political awareness; able to operate effectively in ambiguity and under scrutiny.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Able to provide constructive challenge and explain complex issues clearly to Boards, staff, partners and communities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of population health, inequalities, demand and capacity modelling, or comparative analytics.
• Experience of media, public or formal stakeholder engagement.

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Greater Manchester Mental Health

Preswtich

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To respond to patient comments or complaints regarding any food quality issues and ensure appropriate action is taken

Liaise with all staff regarding any service issues and any changes to Menus on a daily basis

To work with any new starters to the department, demonstrating tasks and methods of work.

Report any maintenance problems or defects within the Kitchen to the Estates Department.

To deal with deliveries on an occasional basis, receiving any deliveries into the department, ensuring correct procedures are carried out in accordance with the HACCP system.

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of bulk cooking
• Give an example
• 1 Year experience

Desirable

• Working as a team
• Knowledge of large scale catering

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years
• Clear communication skills

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygeine
• Allergen awareness
• NVQ Level 1/2

Experience

Essential

• Able to work un supervised

Desirable

• Understanding of HACCAP
• Evidence to support knowledge

Team work

Essential

• Able to work un supervised
• Communicate current legislation

Desirable

• Working as a team
• Explain all aspects of the job advertised

Cooking

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate creation of a menu
• Communicate current legislation

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygeine
• Work well within a large team

Fitness

Essential

• Physically Fit

Desirable

• Understanding of HACCAP

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working for TEWV NHS Trust You will have access to fantastic training & development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities. Future planning is supported by the Trusts Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment of being well led and to deliver excellent care to our communities in either leadership & management or clinical practice modules.

We are passionate about teamwork here in Darlington and in creating a great place to work. We can consider flexible working patterns and part time roles with a focus on promoting wellbeing and a positive work life balance.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.

Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in the administration of depot injections and depot clinics.
• Experience in supporting patients taking long term medications - clozapine and lithium etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• knowledge of mental illness

Experience

Essential

• Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Experience of working with clients who experience mental illness

Desirable

• Experience of working within an community setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical practice

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

We welcome and encourage informal discussion prior to application / interview.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
• And - Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
• And - Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
• Working in a multi disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brook House

163 Durham Road

Stockton on Tees

TS19 0EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking community mental health service and play a key role in improving the physical health and wellbeing of people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the delivery and ongoing development of nurse-led Physical Health, Clozapine and Depot Clinics across Watford ACMHS.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical duties that contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. This will include carrying out physical health assessments, venepuncture, physiological observations, health promotion interventions and holistic assessments of service users' physical, mental health and social care needs. The role will focus on identifying health risks, reducing health inequalities and supporting individuals to achieve positive and sustainable health outcomes.

The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, carers, primary care services, community mental health teams and partner organisations to ensure that physical health, mental health and social care needs are recognised and addressed through a coordinated approach to care. They will support service users to identify personal health goals, improve health literacy and access appropriate services and interventions.

A significant element of the role involves supporting the effective delivery of clinics and community-based interventions for a large cohort of service users attending Watford ACMHS. This includes undertaking clinic appointments and home visits, monitoring service user wellbeing, recognising deterioration or emerging risks, and escalating concerns appropriately within the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and physical health documentation using Trust electronic systems, ensuring that information is recorded, communicated and shared in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

The role will contribute to the achievement of key physical health performance indicators, service audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects. The post holder will actively participate in training, supervision and ongoing professional development, while also supporting the induction and development of colleagues where appropriate.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative service that is committed to improving health outcomes, promoting recovery and reducing the significant health inequalities experienced by people living with severe mental illness. Through compassionate, holistic and proactive care, the post holder will make a meaningful difference to the lives of service users and contribute to the continued success and development of physical health services within Watford ACMHS.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or mental health certificate level 3 or agreement to undertake such training as soon as resources permit
• NVQ/Mental Health Certificate Level 2
• Commitment to Continuing Personal Development
• Educated to GCE/GCSE or equivalent (Maths and English)

Desirable

• Training in physical health care assessment and interventions
• Venepuncture training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of providing mental health or health and social care services from within a team setting, which may be combined with personal lived experience of mental health difficulties
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to listen effectively
• Understanding of the Care Act
• Empathy, compassion, and patience
• Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users
• Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
• Ability to use structured therapeutic skills, such as solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing or a commitment to acquiring such skills
• Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities
• Ability to provide practical support with daily living activities
• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
• Basic health and safety awareness
• Moving and handling awareness
• Awareness of local services and ability to liaise with different services/teams
• Basic knowledge of benefits/employment systems
• A basic understanding of the mental health system

Desirable

• Ability to supervise/ mentor others

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop trusting relationships with management staff and work effectively in partnership with them
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise format
• Effective report writing skills
• Effective presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Watford ACMHS, Colne House

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please feel free to contact should you wish to have an informal chat about this post or wish to visit the team.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or a similar structure/systems based organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hosptial

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of appropriate triage and advice to individuals with severe mental illness and complex needs, presenting in primary care
• Ensure the liaison with other services or agencies to support the primary care network response to mental health needs in primary care.

• Participate in risk assessment and risk management activities appropriate to primary care.

• Maintain service activities in line with the agreed referral and triage criteria.

• To provide a flexible service, responsive to Service User need and Stakeholder feedback.

• To develop the service in line with Trust strategy

• Maintain an effective skill/ professional personnel mix to provide a multi-professional team approach.

• Put in place systems to investigate and access a wide range of services designed to meet occupational, recreational, social and health needs in primary care.

• To provide information for service development and evaluation through the use of outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.

• Implement risk assessment procedures related to the working environment, tasks and client management.

For a more detailed person and Job Description please read the attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/DipSW/CQSW/OT qualification.
• Evidence of current registration with the NMC, GSCC or HPC.

Desirable

• Cert or Dip. in management.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualifying experience of working with people with mental health problems in the community.
• Experience of working within or with primary care services
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision.
• Involvement in the development of a new service or of change management.

Desirable

• Experience of working within or with primary care 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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Primary Care Mental Health Service

Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane,

Cheshunt

EN8 0DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Pharmacy technician your main duties will be providing Medicines management at ward level including:

• • Ordering inpatient medication
  • Identifying patients who are being discharged.
  • Completing accurate medicines histories for inpatients
  • Providing medicines counselling for both inpatient and discharge medication.
  • Accuracy checking
  • Completing discharge prescriptions at ward level.
  • Ensuring patients have a supply of medicines whilst an inpatient.
  • Stock control and review of ward stock holdings.
  • Training and supervision of pre-registration pharmacy technicians, entry level pharmacy technicians and other support staff

All of our Pharmacy Technicians work within our dispensary dispensing and accuracy checking prescriptions for medicines needed whilst patients are inpatients with us and also on discharge.

Person Specification

Registered with GPhC

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC

Good communication skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification attached.

Please note, interviews will included a skills assesment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 'Time served' apprentice, NVQ 3 Plumbing or Engineering or City & Guild Level 3 Plumbing or Engineering
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HND in Building Services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or gained through a relevant apprenticeship
• Specialist knowledge gained through training, short courses or CPD
• Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialism's: Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/or plumbing systems
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/ building environment

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing sytems in NHS premises
• In depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs)
• Previous experience of working within acute NHS premises
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test and repair work on a wide range of complex engineering/plumbing services and equipment
• Ability to work unassisted in varying, technical environamnets whilst complying with Health & Safety/environmental regilations and standards
• Able to participate in outside of normal hours on-call rota

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarialwork practices, software programmes, and specialised functionalterms.

To be proficient in the use of dictation software such as T-Pro.

Processing clinic letters, produce appointment letters and enter appointments in the electronic patient record (currently PARIS)

To be proficient in using the electronic patient record for administrative purposes.

To use knowledge, and experience to assist other members of the admin team when requested to undertake additional admin tasks such as scanning, photocopying, answering the telephone etc.

To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training

To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent.

To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work.

For a more comprehensive Job and Person Specification please read attached before applying

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to Secondary Level with GCSE qualifications or equivalent
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Audio transcribing skills

Desirable

• Proficient knowledge of PARIS system
• Willingness to complete further training and qualification identified as appropriate to the role

Experience

Essential

• The ability to organise and prioritise own workload within any specified guidelines where guidance is not readily available, but at set intervals
• Proficient in diary management coordinating appointments to ensure best use of time
• Experience of taking formal minutes of meetings
• Evidence of ability to be flexible and show initiative, sensitivity and enthusiasm to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience in an NHS or Healthcare environment

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person, on telephone or email, whilst taking into account the confidential nature of the communication
• To be experienced in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner, using de-escalation skills where appropriate
• To have proven skills and experience establishing effective working relationships with Managers and colleagues.

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
• Make judgements, without direct supervision, as to the importance/urgency of workload issues
• Responsibility of maintaining accurate records of all referrals and patient details, discharging patients and notifying all professionals and agencies involved.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Gravelly Annex

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MANAGERIAL

Manage all non clinical staff, together with delegated responsibility, where appropriate, and overseeing the provision of clinical services through the defined service areas.

Under delegated authority from the Operations Managers, manage the defined service areas within the agreed and available resources, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Contribute to the production of service development proposals for the defined service areas.

The delivery of all key access targets and thereafter their maintenance, utilising best practice methodologies from both within and outside of the Organisation with particular focus on maximising achievement of UEC access standards.

Utilise information flows which support the monitoring and improvement of clinical services within the defined areas.

Ensure effective communication systems for all staff are in place enabling local and corporate information to be shared with all staff within the defined service area and for views to be fed upwards.

The Operational and Financial Management for defined service areas, contributing to strategic and service planning as required. The defined service areas may be varied from time to time to meet the needs of the organisation and to ensure business continuity and promote personal development.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE STANDARDS

Work in conjunction with clinical leads to provide information and actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

In association with the clinical team, review learning events and complaints and ensure corrective action is taken, where appropriate.

Assisting the Risk Lead for the defined service area, helping identify and quantify potential risk and recommending preventative action.

Manage services in accordance with relevant national clinical standards as NICE, NSFs, and local clinical governance requirements.

Ensure operational advice and support is available at all times to staff within the defined service area.

Monitor systems to assure the quality of services provided to Patients.

Participate in the production of policies and procedures which facilitate the operational and quality effectiveness of the defined service areas.

As directed implement new projects and initiatives which improve services delivered to Patients and the operational effectiveness of the defined service areas.

Participate in the on call management rota for the organisation.

Deputise for the Operations manager as and when required.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Manage all non-medical staff within the defined Service areas.

Carry out appraisal of staff that directly report and ensure annual appraisals are undertaken, with personal development plans in place and acted upon, for all staff.

Ensure policies on staff management are adhered to.

Follow staff retention policies and practices

Ensure adequate orientation programmes are established and put in place for all grades of staff (Including clinical) across the defined service areas.

Contribute to the development and implementation of effective workforce development plans across the defined service areas.

Within the defined service area, contribute to the consideration, development and implementation of new roles and ways of working.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursue lifelong learning and professional development agenda by participating in management supervision, appraisal and personal learning and development activities.

Keep up to date with national and local developments in NHS policy and practice developments.

OTHER

This job description will be reviewed with the operations managers on an annual basis or as required.

Work on a rota across the seven day period including evenings, bank holidays and one weekend in three.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Teams, Word
• General IT set up and systems
• Understanding of NHS Community Services
• The NHS and UEC development agenda
• The importance of successful partnership working
• Principles of lifelong learning
• Professional education and training
• Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
• Patient and public involvement
• Ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities

Desirable

• NHS specific IT system experience (SystmOne)
• Clinical Governance

Personal Attributes & Abilities

Essential

• Positive, professional, approachable, and respectful attitude to others
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Good decision-making skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Reliability
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Communication & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to plan and organise own workload without direct supervision.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority.
• The ability to be innovative, objective as and logical in resolving problems.
• The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks to deliver to agreed timescales.
• Experience dealing with difficult conversations / complaints.

Desirable

• Risk Management
• Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level Maths and English at A-C or equivalent
• A level education or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• First Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven management experience including delivery of services and staff management.
• Line management of staff, e.g. managing sickness absence, annual leave, creating and managing staff rotas.
• Experience of delivering supervision and appraisals with staff.
• Success in working collaboratively across professions and services.
• Demonstrable success in planning and managing change

Desirable

• Previous experience in Health and Social Care or similar Public Sector roles
• Previous experience in a management role within the NHS

Additional criteria

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring check (DBS)
• Ability to work across the 7 day week including evenings, bank holidays and weekends.
• Ability to participate in oncall rota across 7 day period.

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

Greater Peterborough Network

Address

Allia Future Business Centre

London Road

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 18-week RTT Team Leader will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the corporate RTT Validation Team, supporting the Trust to deliver accurate, timely and effective management of Referral to Treatment pathways. The post holder will work closely with the Elective Access Manager, 18-Week Lead, clinical service managers and operational teams to ensure waiting lists and Patient Tracking Lists are validated in line with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

The post holder will be responsible for prioritising validation activity, supporting pathway accuracy, identifying data quality risks and ensuring appropriate escalation of potential breaches or issues that may affect delivery of elective care standards. They will provide assurance that validation processes are robust, consistent and aligned to best practice across the organisation.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the corporate RTT Validation Team.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritising validation work across RTT cohorts, with a focus on chronological pathway management and risk reduction.
• Ensuring patients are managed in accordance with national RTT rules, local access policies and agreed operating procedures.
• Supporting the accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across outpatient and inpatient pathways.
• Working with clinical and operational teams to resolve pathway queries, improve data quality and support effective waiting list management.
• Identifying, escalating and supporting the resolution of data quality issues, potential breaches, operational risks and training needs.
• Producing, interpreting and presenting validation reports, pathway information and performance data to support planning, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting the Elective Access Manager and 18-Week Lead in monitoring validation progress, elective care risks and delivery against access standards.
• Developing and implementing validation plans to reduce data quality-related breaches and improve pathway accuracy.
• Providing training, guidance and support to staff on RTT rules, validation processes and Trust policy requirements.
• Attending relevant operational and performance meetings, providing updates on validation progress, risks, actions and areas requiring support.
• Supporting capacity and demand discussions where validation data informs operational planning.
• Promoting high standards of administration, confidentiality, information governance and patient-focused working.
• Ensuring team members are appraised, supported and developed in line with Trust policies and good management practice.
• Providing appropriate cover within the team during periods of leave, vacancy or absence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• People management experience
• 18-Week Referral to Treatment (RTT)/Trust Elective Access Policy

Desirable

• Trust policies and procedures

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced level of education (Educated to degree level / equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Management experience/qualification

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unipart House Business Center

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and delivery of the housekeeping/catering services
• Responsible for undertaking scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as schedules
• Responsible for upholding all infection Prevention and Control Measures as required within the Trust
• Responsible for ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Responsible for undertaking ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Must hold Basic Food Hygiene Qualification
• Good Basic Education- Ability to read and write, numerical skills
• NVQ level 2, BICS in Domestic Services

Desirable

• Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service.
• Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene incl temperature control and HACCP
• Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people.
• Must be able to follow clear instructions

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) is responsible for supporting the delivery of essential services across catering, housekeeping, and portering. This includes assisting with food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control, and ensuring timely movement of equipment, supplies, and waste. The role requires flexibility to cover gaps in service, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a well-managed environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Person Specification

Knoweledge and qualification

Essential

• Food Level 2
• Allergen Awareness

Desirable

• Cleaning Techniques
• Understanding of Health & Safety

Communication Skills

Essential

• Food Level 2 or Food Awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of Allergens

Communication

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Providing flexible, multi-skilled support across catering, housekeeping, and portering services to maintain operational continuity and high standards.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for an outstandingCatering Managerwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

Youll be working44hours a week at Victoria House,creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

Essential criteria for this role include....

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Production or equivalent qualification

• At least 5 years' experience within catering management

• Detailed knowledge of food safety and related legislation

• Solid operational management and line management experience

• Experience of menu planning and gaining and acting on c ustomer feedback

• A flexible, organised, proactive and hands-on approach to tasks

• Solid IT skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software)

Role and Responsibilities...

• To directly manage all personnel assigned to work in the catering department, in accordance with company standards and training policies. This includes permanent, bank and agency members of staff.

• To lead on the purchase of materials, consumables, non-consumables and light equipment within budget and in accordance with the hospitals purchasing policy and procedures.

• To oversee the catering department's premises and equipment in accordance with company health & safety and hygiene policies.

• To lead on the induction of new team members and ongoing personal development and training to ensure all team members are trained to the required skill level.

• To lead and motivate the team to achieve the highest possible standards when carrying out their duties.

• To develop and maintain good working relationships with service users, staff and visitors.

• To be on hand to meet and support service users and staff with issues raised, e.g. dietary requirements.

• To assist the Assistant General Manager in preparing the annual budget and achieving and maintaining food costs in accordance with the budget.

• To produce cost and sales analysis as required by the Assistant General Manager.

• To recommend to the Assistant General Manager areas where cost reductions can be achieved, e.g. service improvements and change of suppliers or commodities.

• To ensure that accurate daily records are kept regarding the number of patient and staff meals provided each day.

• To plan, organise and control the catering operation to ensure food quality, presentation and service are provided to the standards set out by the Assistant General Ma nager and the Hospital SMT.

• To ensure the facility is operated to standards required by the statutory local authorities and company health, safety, fire and hygiene regulations and policies.

• To carry out all clerical activities in relation to controls, records and wages and compile and return information to the respective departments on the due day.

• To plan and execute specific events as agreed with the Assistant General Manager and Registered Managers for the three hospitals on site.

• To maintain Health & Safety and Hygiene standards as required.

• To ensure unit hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the Food Safety Act 1990.

• To attend meetings and training courses as required, e.g. Daily Service Meetings, Peoples Council and Ward Community Meetings and relevant training webinars & courses. To also ensure that Chefs and other nominated staff members attend meetings to represent the team and gain patient and staff feedback.

• To assist the Assistant General Manager with any specific tasks or projects considered necessary to further support the objectives of the department

• To understand and follow the fire drills in the event of a fire or an emergency.

• To undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and any changes in processes or procedures.

• To carry out other duties within the scope of your job title as directed by the Assistant General Manager.

• To regularly review catering output for staff meals and hospitality to ensure quality and service standards are met.

• To pro-actively seek feedback on catering service delivery from service users, staff and visitors.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you.. £14.44 per/hour starting

• Strong career progression opportunities

• Expert supervision & support

• Pension scheme< /p>

• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• A skilledCateringManager who can work under pressure

• Preferably experienced in the care sector

• Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets

• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards

• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times

• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels

• Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

• Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Darlington

DL1 2LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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