Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This post is subject to a 12-week probationary period, during which performance, conduct and attendance will be reviewed in line with Trust standards. The probationary period provides a structured and supportive approach to help new employees successfully transition into their role.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 27th October 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paediatric Nurse
• Recognised Teaching/mentoring qualification

Desirable

• Management /Leadership training/qualification
• IT training
• Educated to Masters level in relevant specialist field or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in specialist area
• Holds a recognised Paediatric Critical Care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for CYP requiring long term ventilation
• Nursing experience in paediatric critical care
• Experience at a senior clinical level (Band 6 or above) in relevant specialty
• Experience of teaching/mentoring/ preceptorship
• Experience of developing clinical guidelines
• Experience of facilitating change
• Experience of sharing best practice
• Experience of developing learning resources/ delivering programmes of education
• Experience of working within multi professional teams

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience working at clinical nurse specialist level or equivalent
• Experience of creating electronic resources/ e learning packages, or a willingness to undertake
• Coaching experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical knowledge of LTV/tracheostomy care
• Robust understanding of the complexities of LTV/tracheostomy care
• Knowledge and awareness of team dynamics and own role in team

Desirable

• Knowledge of sources of financial support for training and education
• Knowledge of a variety of quality processes and their application

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead, make decisions, use initiative and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to teach competently using adult teaching and learning strategies
• Ability to develop educational resources as appropriate
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Expertise in assessment and evaluation methods and quality monitoring processes
• Able to work and communicate virtually with other teams using a range of programmes

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive
• Ability to work in various locations across the network
• Able to work in locations outside of the network as required
• Evidence of own recent, relevant professional development
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Membership of relevant local/ regional/ national forums

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties

The post holder will be responsible for working within a team to process and respond to requests as required under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Responsible for monitoring the Access to Records mailbox to ensure all requests are responded to within the required legal timescales.

Responsible for logging, coordinating and monitoring Information Rights requests received both electronically and via post. To check that the relevant criteria has been met, e.g. confirming that the requester is entitled to receive the information they have requested and that they hold the relevant documentation.

Provide first line support and point of contact for enquiries, handling incoming/ outgoing communications/ sensitive data/ issues from Senior Managers, staff and other organisations with empathy and in a confidential manner

Required to keep up to date and comprehensive progress notes on the case management system, providing an accurate audit trail of all actions undertaken throughout the lifecycle of each request.

Responsible for own caseload working flexibly ensuring all requests are responded to within locally defined KPIs and the required legal timescales.

Be proficient when responding to both internal/external enquiries received, guiding the requester through the relevant process/procedure.

Responsible for checking a range of Trust clinical and corporate systems to confirm that the information is held on an individual held by the Trust.

Responsible for downloading medical records as appropriate and then creating a shareable electronic file (in readiness for transferring via the secure file transfer system) or preparing paper copies as requested.

Responsible for adhering to the Trusts and Departments procedures, on handling requests at all times.

Identify complex matters that will need the involvement of the Information Rights Team Leader and/or IG Manager or DPO and to then follow their guidance received.

Escalate requests where necessary to the Information Rights Team Leader and monitor and provide regular progress updates. This includes information requests which are likely to breach the statutory timescale, to provide relevant information to as to the cause and to consider solutions.

To resolve any queries relating to the information being requested; responding to initial concerns raised.

Responsible for collating and checking all information that will be sent out of the Department in response to the request received, that it does not include third party information, ensuring it is redacted and applying any exemptions. This includes ensuring a serious harm test has been completed by an appropriate health professional and redactions applied.

Undertake a variety of analytical and administrative work relating to the wider Information Rights portfolio. In addition, they will be required to undertake some administrative tasks; co-ordinating meetings and maintaining up to date document repositories for the Team.

To foster good working relationships with colleagues and where necessary arrange meetings with Clinicians or Trust FOI Leads.

To participate in department development and continuous improvement ethos and participate in departmental meetings.

To work on tasks that support the trust to achieve Data and Security Toolkit (DSPT) compliance.

Any other duties and tasks as may be required, appropriate to the level of the post

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality and Access to Health Records Act 1990.
• oAbility to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• oProven effective communication skills both verbally and written with attention to detail.
• oComputer literate - general knowledge base and keyboard skills.
• oExcellent organisational skills
• oAbility to work under pressure to a high standard of output
• oAbility to plan and organise own workload with minimum supervision under own initiative and prioritise between competing demands
• oAbility to develop good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team
• oExcellent analytical skills, interpretation and reviewing skills
• oExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals including staff and service users

Desirable

• oAdaptable to changes required to carry out the role; e.g. Change in legislation/internal procedures (continuous improvement)
• oExperience of using Clinical Systems e.g. RiO, SystmOne

training and qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE or equivalent (to include English & Maths)
• oLevel 3 - NVQ or equivalent relevant experience
• oAbility and willingness to undertake additional personal training relevant to role.
• oEvidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• oECDL
• oInformation Governance Qualification

Experience

Essential

• oTeam working
• oExperience of working with Health Records and knowledge & understanding of current records management guidance
• oExperience of working in a customer focussed environment
• oExperience of processing/handling sensitive, complex information
• oExperience of handling difficult conversations & sensitive information with a wide spectrum of people, i.e, staff & members of the public
• oWorking within legal timeframes/deadlines

Desirable

• oExperience of using Clinical Systems/EPR
• oExperience of working on Information Rights requests

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wardsend Road

Wardsend Road North

Sheffield

S6 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional on Part 1 of the NMC Register (Nursing and Midwifery Council), or relevant qualifications as a Midwife, Allied Health Professional or social worker with relevant and current professional registration.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.Evidence of Specialist specific safeguarding training and experience.

Desirable

• Registered Health Visitor or Public health nurse.
• Teaching and assessment qualification.
• Masters Level study or working towards.
• Accredited safeguarding supervision training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of significant experience relating to safeguarding adults and / or children using a family approach.
• Have sound clinical background and relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience of inter-agency partnership working.
• Experience of attending multiagency safeguarding meetings.
• Experience of delivering supervision to staff or students with a sound knowledge of supervision models.
• Evidence of skills in assessing and interpreting complex safeguarding needs of patients/clients.
• Experience of completing reports, care plans and risk assessments.
• Demonstrates strong team player attributes, working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse disciplines to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
• Is approachable, friendly, and committed to fostering a positive team environment.
• Maintains a non-judgmental attitude, ensuring all individuals are treated with respect, dignity, and empathy, regardless of background or circumstances and upholds high standards of personal and professional integrity.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent community practitioner experience.
• Safeguarding lead or champion in own specialty.
• Experience of presenting complex, or highly sensitive information to a diverse and large audience.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Complete complex analysis of risk for adults and/or children
• Understanding the role of relevant statutory partners within safeguarding.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the different forms of abuse and neglect and knowledge of emerging safeguarding trends.
• In-depth knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005.
• Be Familiar with local safeguarding policies, procedures, and protocols to protect individuals across all age groups.
• Have knowledge of both child and adult safeguarding frameworks, including any relevant local or national safeguarding boards or committees and their processes.
• Knowledge of the Local Authority safeguarding interface.
• Awareness of CQC/Ofsted safeguarding standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of IT platforms to record information including electronic patient records, databases, risk management platforms.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and critical analytical skills to appraise and analyse health information and share information proportionally in a multi-agency environment.
• Be able to work with all staff groups offering advice and support and provide individual review and consultation of complex cases
• Demonstrate leadership and effective line management skills
• Contribute to and support Professional development of staff.
• Ability to provide effective safeguarding supervision.
• Confident in delivering training and presentations to various levels of health or social care staff.
• Be adaptable, Self-Motivated and self-directed in managing workflow and deadlines and be able to work across Trust divisions and communities of practice.
• Manage stress generated through regular exposure, reading, and listening, to significant adverse events/experiences.

Desirable

• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments for safeguarding concerns and implement appropriate intervention strategies to protect and support individuals at risk.
• Contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating health and multi-agency audits.
• Identify training needs for staff.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fort Southwick

James Callaghan Drive

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 6AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, please see the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.

If you do not yet meet the criteria for the band 8a role, we will also support applications from candidates that meet the criteria for the band 7 role and job description (please see additional documents on NHS Jobs).

In these instances, the successful candidate would be appointed to a Development Post role at band 7 and provided opportunities and support to progress to the band 8a role upon successful completion of a preceptorship programme. It is expected that this process will be achievable within a period of up to two years, although timescales may vary between different staff members in Development Posts. In the event that elements of the expected competencies to progress to 8a are not fully met, the role will remain as a band 7.

This will be further discussed as part of the interview and recruitment process as appropriate. Applications from newly qualified/soon to qualify clinicians would therefore be welcomed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK] as approved by the HCPC
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability and comorbid differences such as autism, mental health conditions.
• Experience of working in inpatient settings
• Postgraduate experience / training and skills in supervision including the supervision of doctoral trainees

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and application of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and the legal context of inpatient services.
• Committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with other members with the Psychological Services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Brooklands Hospital

Coleshill Road

Birmingham

B37 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 3 PALS Officer required 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) Team.

Using empathy and compassion and, in accordance with data protection and confidentiality regulations, you will provide a frontline problem-solving and signposting service for patients, carers and visitors to the Trust, sometimes facing challenging discussions. You will be able listen to concerns raised and act quickly, liaising with Trust staff to find local resolution where possible, thus avoiding escalation to a formal complaint.

Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.

For more information, please contact Freya Meikle, Complaints and PALS Manager [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English to a high standard
• oGood general education

Desirable

• oCommunications skills training
• oConflict Resolution training
• oWorking in a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• oManaging difficult situations
• oWorking with members of the general public

Desirable

• oWorking in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills, including telephone communication
• oIT skills, including working with databases
• oAbility to respond to senior clinicians to reach a satisfactory resolution
• oAbility to work under pressure and to strict timescales

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hopsital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR316LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Level 2 Business Administration or Equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate subject

Knowledge

Essential

• Administrative experience using computerised systems

Desirable

• Experience within the 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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scunthorpe General Hospital / DPOW Grimsby

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

As a Team Lead Registered Nurse, you will play a key leadership role in delivering outstanding specialist palliative and end of life care while supporting, inspiring and developing our multidisciplinary team.

Working alongside the Quality and Safety Lead and the Practice development Lead, this role supports service development, champions quality improvement, nurtures professional growth, and contributes to a culture where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Provide visible clinical leadership, acting as a role model for excellence in specialist palliative care.

Coordinate and support the nursing team to deliver safe, compassionate and effective care.

Ensure care is holistic, responsive and tailored to the individual needs and preferences of patients and families.

Promote independence, dignity, privacy and choice for every patient.

Support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care using evidence-based practice.

Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation.

Manage and triage advice line calls, providing guidance and appropriate signposting.

Support safe medicines management in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies.

Support workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels and an appropriate skill mix.

People Leadership

Create a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered.

Support the recruitment, onboarding and retention of a skilled, engaged and high-performing workforce.

Undertake appraisals and development conversations that encourage learning, development and career progression.

Support registered staff with NMC revalidation requirements.

Promote staff wellbeing and psychological safety.

Provide leadership, guidance and constructive feedback to staff and volunteers.

Support the management of change in a positive and collaborative way.

Communication and Relationships

Build strong relationships with patients, families, carers, volunteers, colleagues and external partners.

Communicate complex or sensitive information with empathy, honesty and professionalism.

Contribute effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Develop collaborative relationships across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.

Ensure clear, accurate and timely communication, records and reports.

Education, Learning and Development

Support a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.

Deliver and participate in education, induction, mentoring and training programmes.

Support students, learners and new colleagues in developing their confidence and clinical skills

Share specialist palliative care knowledge and act as a resource for others.

Maintain and develop your own professional knowledge and leadership capability.

Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and guidelines.

Quality, Governance and Innovation

Champion high standards of clinical care, safety and professional practice.

Support clinical audit, quality improvement and research activity.

Monitor and manage clinical risk in collaboration with the clinical leadership team.

Promote a culture of learning through incident reporting, reflection and improvement.

Support implementation of outcome measures, service evaluation and data collection.

Contribute to service development projects that improve patient and family experience.

Ensure compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a multi disciplinary team
• Minimum three years' experience within palliative care or related specialist setting.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and supporting clinical teams.
• Experience of clinical supervision, teaching or mentorship.
• Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development activities.
• Experience assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating care

Desirable

• Experience leading quality improvement or transformation projects.
• Experience of research activity or publication.
• Additional therapeutic or complementary care skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification or equivalent.
• Up to date knowledge of clinical practice and interventions
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in palliative care, oncology or related speciality.
• Leadership or management qualification.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of specialist palliative care principles.
• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to support change and service improvement.
• Good organisational and workload management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of governance, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Emotional resilience when supporting those facing loss and bereavement
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Effective IT skills
• Ability to contribute to a positive learning environment

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

Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Children's Hospice

Address

Eden Valley Hospice

Durdar Road

Carlisle

CA2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide leadership for physiotherapy across both services, with responsibility for the development, delivery and ongoing evaluation of the Severely Affected (SA) Pathway within the ME/CFS Service and the Adult Rehabilitation for Complex Conditions (ARCC) Pathway within Liaison Psychiatry Outpatients. The successful candidate will also need to represent physiotherapy across the wider organisation and regionally and nationally when identified.

This role combines advanced clinical practice, professional leadership and service development, for people with some of the most complex presentations across community and outpatient settings, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician looking to further develop their expertise within a highly specialist and evolving service.

If you are a motivated physiotherapist with a passion for service development and improving outcomes for people with complex long-term conditions and ME/CFS, we would welcome your application.

Please note we may close this advert early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

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

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

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc/Degree/post graduate diploma or equivalent in physiotherapy

Skills

Essential

• Significant experience of leading service development projects with the ability to plan change, implement new ways of working/pathways and evaluation of changes made

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of delivering interventions for patients with long term health conditions, PPS, severe and/or ME/CFS across outpatient and community settings

Values Based

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liaison Psychiatry Outpatients & ME/CFS Service

Becklin Centre (LS9), Newsam Centre (LS14) and LGI (LS1) and community working

Leeds

LS14 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• Advanced keyboard skills: RSA/OCR III or equivalent/Advanced ECDL
• 3 or more GCSE/O levels which must include English and Maths
• 'A' Level/BTEC Diploma/NVQ3 Business Administration/Customer Service or equivalent experiential learning, OR demonstrable experience within A&C field at Advanced level
• Higher National Certificate/Foundation degree/ diploma/NVQ4 in Business Administration/Customer Services or equivalent experience in a wide range of secretarial/administrative/PA role and leading specific projects/information systems
• RSA III or equivalent advanced keyboard skills
• Intermediate level of theoretical knowledge. A good understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the relevant service area

Desirable

• Advanced EDCL
• Degree in Administration/Business
• Diploma/NVQ 5 in Business Administration/Customer Services
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the relevant service area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience of practice and procedures relevant to the area of work.
• Experience of preparing agendas and papers and writing minutes.
• Knowledge and experience of IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of inputting data into systems and maintaining records.
• Experience of effectively supervising junior staff
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine and acquired through formal training or equivalent experience
• Sound experience of IT systems
• Experience of using a range of Microsoft software packages
• Experience of taking minutes at meetings
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and other agencies

Desirable

• Experience of using Trust IT Systems - oe.g. Lorenzo, ESR, Oracle. oExperience of use of Microsoft Teams.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of building effective working relationships Demonstrable experience of IT systems implementation

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate inter-personal communication skills
• Able to plan and prioritise effectively
• Good telephone manner
• A team player
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
• Confidential and trustworthy
• Ability to commute effectively between the various sites with access to appropriate means of transport is essential
• Evidence of effective inter -personal communication skills
• Able to plan and prioritise own time and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to be sensitive to individuals who may be distressed
• Light physical effort required for lifting stationery, files, sitting at a keyboard

Desirable

• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of building effective working relationships
• Demonstrable experience of IT systems implementation

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Remote / College House

Hull

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Act as a point of contact, receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival, providing reception services for patients, carers, staff, public, internal, and external customers.2. Sort and prioritise incoming queries in line with the written guidance.3. Respond to all telephone, e-mail and general enquiries ensuring that appropriate messages are emailed, or action is taken, escalating enquiries as and when required.4. Provide demographic details of cases when requested.5. Liaise with colleagues at all levels both within the team and across other agencies and in other organisations to request and compile health information in a timely manner.6. Responsibility for arranging clinics, booking appointments and associated data entry including the retrieval and maintenance of electronic patient records.7. Responsibility of creating new records and discharging records on the electronic records system.8. Ensuring the maintenance of the referral pathway process following Service procedures including liaison with other agencies and seeking consent as necessary.9. Input patient sensitive/confidential information onto patient administration system ensuring accuracy, updating information as appropriate.10. Record accurate and timely contact notes with patients on electronic record in line with Trust record keeping policy.11. The post holder will propose any necessary changes of local protocols to aid service improvement, and to ensure that all standard operating procedures and guidance documents are kept up to date.12. Maintain appropriate supplies for the team, being responsible for all necessary ordering of supplies/ equipment.13. Produce statistics, documents and reports using various computerised systems as appropriate for example data relating to key performance indicators.14. To highlight any operational concerns regarding administrative systems so that they can be reviewed.15. Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure that rotas are up to date and shared with the appropriate person.16. Participate in all necessary mandatory and targeted training to update skills and knowledge.17. Maintain comprehensive electronic health records as per standard operating procedures.18. Deal with all communications/correspondence confidentially as per Information Governance Policy and information sharing guidance.19. Supervision of other administrative support staff. 20. To ensure the creation of new clinical records.21. Facilitating and contributing to meetings including booking meeting rooms, arranging refreshments, taking, and circulating notes and agendas as necessary. Meetings include but not limited to MDT meetings and service / team meetings.22. Support diary management as required. To work with others to plan ahead and manage diary commitments ensuring equal balance and best use of time for meeting commitments. 23. To participate and be engaged in service improvement initiatives/ activities to enhance quality of patient care. For example, participation in task and finish groups.The post holder shall as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.24. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Experience of using patient administration systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement - Committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

4-5 Dempster Building

Summers Road

L3 4BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations.

Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels.

Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments.

Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required.

Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed.

To participate in meetings as required. To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Generally monitor security within the building.

Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

Report any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy.

Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• Experience of using patient administration systems
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work.
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mersey Reach

Unit 5 Galgate Drive

Bootle

L30 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder works in a multidisciplinary administration team consisting of receptionists, secretarial and waiting list staff.
• To undertake a range of duties to ensure an accurate and efficient waiting list and bookings service is available to specialised medical units within the Radiology Directorate.
• To act as a first point of contact for the unit and co-ordinate all patient appointments and enquiries using initiative to discern between queries ensuring minimum interruption to the unit or immediate response depending upon appropriate action.
• To be responsible for the achievement of all NHS Waiting Time targets including but not excusive to Cancer Waits, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Waits.
• To work on a rotational basis covering reception duties.
• To participate in all aspects of the administration service within Radiology.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE level, with GCSE Grade 4 or above in English or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Mathematics and English or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• ECDL, Microsoft Office Specialist or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in an administrative role in an NHS / health care environment or comparable organisation
• Experienced in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, etc)
• Have a familiarity with Hospital Information Management Systems such as PAS and of medical terminology
• Knowledge of NHS Waiting Times Directives
• Knowledge of Confidentiality
• Experience in efficient, accurate, high-volume date
• Have an understanding of the NHS, including recent reforms such as Freedom of information, Caldecott Guardians

Desirable

• Previous experience in a higher clerical role
• Knowledge of Radiology Waiting Time Directives and pathways

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Articulate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills - must be mature and able to communicate information to patients, emphasise and deal sympathetically with matters of a sensitive nature (recent diagnosis of cancer, LMP, patients requiring Hystro appointments etc.)
• Possess a high degree of judgement

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of leading organisational-wide strategic or transformational projects in the public or private sector
• Experience of managing strategic partners and suppliers over a multi-year project
• Experience of managing budgets for a large, multi-year project or service
• Experience of working collaboratively with enabling services and key stakeholders across a large, complex organisation
• Knowledge of research techniques to inform, plan, and evaluate projects
• Experience of writing associated policies, guidelines, and procedures to support embedding standards and requirements
• Knowledge of UK accessibility law, the Equality Act, NHS accessible information standard, and UK Government wayfinding guidance

Desirable

• Experience using an asset management system, content management system, or customer relationship management system
• Experience of applying statutory accessibility standards and laws to wayfinding, print, or digital communications
• Line management experience

Skills, abilities, and attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to tailor messages to different staff groups, stakeholders, and members of the public through a range of channels
• Ability to build relationships with and influence people at all levels, and to work with senior colleagues with confidence
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proactive, takes own initiative and is able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Proficient use of an asset management system, content management system, or customer relationship management system.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Power Apps or alternative platform
• Experience of applying statutory accessibility standards and laws to wayfinding, print, or digital communications

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*To work as part of the Complex Health Team (CHT) to provide high standards of effective health care for people accessing the service and / or in receipt of Continuing Healthcare funding.

*To act as a named worker to those allocated to you, and a member of the CHT, in leading and supporting the development of an inter-disciplinary approach to care, within both the supported living services and with outreach service users living in the community. Co-ordinating their care, facilitating the development, and delivery, of support plans, and annual reviews.

*To monitor and review packages of care as appropriate in line with annual reviews, or as required.

*To monitor and support complex healthcare packages that are responsive to changing health needs.

*To care plan develop/implement/evaluate programmes of care and carry out nursing procedures.

*Provides direct nursing care for patient/clients to achieve best health outcomes.

*Ensures use of nursing knowledge and skills to implement and evaluate patients/clients/family/ health needs as well as actively promote health and wellbeing.

*Evaluate clinical outcomes and reports variance to clinical pathway, protocols, guidelines.

*To direct complex inter-disciplinary team responses e.g. health action planning. This may include the involvement of outside agencies.

*Contributes to effective discharge planning and/or referral processes to health care providers and support agencies to meet identified health needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Registered Nurse, ideally RNLD, but RN or RMN will also be considered, registered with NMC.
• *Practice assessor/supervisor.

Desirable

• *Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working with People with a learning disability, within a variety of settings.
• *Experienced in developing care plans.
• *Experienced in developing and delivering care and clinical interventions to patients.
• *Experience of MDT working.
• *Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision.
• *Evidence of recent CPD.
• *Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources.
• Skills
• *Clinically competent at Band 5 level
• *Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• *Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised
• *Problem solving skills
• *Patient Advocacy skills
• *Teaching, supervision and assessing skills
• *Using judgement when patients' monitoring condition/progress
• *Ability to work as part of a team and support development of others
• *Ability to adapt to changes in the work situation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Skills
• *Clinically competent at Band 5 level
• *Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• *Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously, instruct and direct others; work is managed, not supervised
• *Problem solving skills
• *Patient Advocacy skills
• *Teaching, supervision and assessing skills
• *Using judgement when patients' monitoring condition/progress
• *Ability to work as part of a team and support development of others
• *Ability to adapt to changes in the work situation
• Knowledge
• *Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion
• *Understanding of a range of clinical approaches
• *Awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
• *Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
• Our service users have identified these as the 'key strengths of a good health and care worker':
• -Everybody is different so please be flexible. A person-centred approach is very important.
• -Involve us in decision-making whenever you can.
• -Be kind, empathetic, patient and polite.
• -Be punctual, let us know if you are going to be late.
• -Find out what our communication and sensory needs are and take these into account when you are working with us.
• -Keep us informed of any actions you are taking and any delays.
• -Take time to build a relationship with us, build a good rapport where you can.
• Other
• *Ability to travel for meetings across a range of sites as required.
• *For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body.
• *For posts where postholders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO1 2GJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or within a NICE evidenced psychological therapy.
• Or, Psychology degree or other relevant associated field with appropriate clinical experience in mental health disorders.
• And, Evidence based PWP qualification, preferably at post graduate certificate level, from an accredited training provider.

Desirable

• Qualification in PWP caseload management/supervision from an accredited training provider

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• If Hybrid- Car driver and owner with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods in order to interact with patients face to face or via the telephone or at the computer.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation for an outcomes based high volume approach with expected targets to be reached.
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
• Committed to work in a service where agreed targets are in place, with high volume of patients being seen.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships and act in a professional manner related to specific ethical codes, e.g. NMC Code of Conduct, BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
• Ability to use clinical supervision positively and effectively.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Able to be self-reflective.
• Able to work under pressure, and be able to organise diary to suit the demands of hi-volume/ low intensity approach.
• Ability to set deadlines and work under own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the service.
• Computer literate, able to learn new computer systems in a timely manner and to support patients in the use of E-technologies.
• Understands the need for demonstrating clinical outcomes.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse to degree / diploma level
• Current registration with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber
• Teaching / Assessing qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• Able to assess, plan and evaluate patient care taking into account the needs and desires of the patients
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process
• Awareness of the principles and practice of SSKIN (Surface, Skin inspection, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition)
• Computer literacy including Knowledge of Microsoft office systems and use of email

Desirable

• Leg ulcer assessment and management, Experience in palliative care, end of life care.
• Understanding of Gold Standard Framework
• Diabetes care/management.
• Understanding and/or experience of managing patients with (LTC Long Term Care) needs

Experience

Essential

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role / transferrable skills
• Experience of developing programmes of care of an individual or groups of patients / clients and of providing advice
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication
• Compassionate - with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring students / supervise other junior staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
• Experience of working in multi-agency services. Experience of mentoring Knowledge and experience relevant to area of practice
• Understanding and / or experience of interagency working

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working as a lone worker
• Able to organise own workload and deal with unpredictable nature of the role
• Ability to travel across the county with heavy / bulky equipment and the ability to travel from patient to patient, whilst maintaining a consistent caseload

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.

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 Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Handforth Health Centre

Wilmslow Road

Handforth

SK9 3HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Clinically up-to-date
• Knowledge of the principles of manual handling and blood borne disease

Desirable

• Completion of required Trust mandatory training updates
• Contribute to own personal development
• Assist with learning and development activities

Experience

Essential

• Professional/role model
• Flexible
• Good interpersonal skills
• Can demonstrate key competencies of the Behavioural Framework
• Awareness of personal safety
• Organisational skills
• Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder
• Awareness of personal safety
• Good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

The post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).The post holder will work with clients who have a range of Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
• Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.
• To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with the service standards.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week, in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
• Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
• Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
• Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
• Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback.
• Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided for clients.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups / committees across Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies regarding service matters, related to the practice and delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision.
• Provide weekly duty cover where incoming referrals are screened and support is provided to the team in choosing the appropriate treatment pathway and with safety management.

TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

• Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service.
• Prepare for, attend and participate in clinical skills supervision and case management supervision as outlined in service policy.

PROFESSIONAL

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
• Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
• Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies.
• Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Line Manager.
• Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
• Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
• Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in practice.

ADVISORY / LIAISON

• Provide an advisory service on matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals/groups/committees across mental and physical health services and other voluntary agencies.
• Promote and maintain links with Primary Care and Secondary Care Staff to help co-ordinate the provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service.

GENERAL

• To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
• All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
• All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
• This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation or working towards accreditation
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
• Ability to travel to and from different clinical settings within working hours.

Desirable

• Completed clinical audits within a service
• Fluent in languages other than English

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Band 6/7 Therapist:
• Qualification from High Intensity (previously IAPT) Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

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 Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow instructions, training, guidance to achieve applicants Apprenticeship Standard with the timeframe agreed and work with the Employers statutory requirements.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
• Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Disposition

Essential

• Flexibility able to cope with different work environments
• Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
• Not colour blind

Experience

Desirable

• Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Knowledge

Essential

• An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

• Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willing to undertake any necessary training
• Good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Attend college as requested
• Be able to work at height and in confined spaces

Desirable

• Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages

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

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional (NMC/HCPC).
• Educated to Level 6 Degree level in relevant speciality.
• Evidence of Level 7- MSc level study/module.

Desirable

• Recognised leadership course.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration speciality experience -- to the level band 6 as minimum in relevant clinical speciality.
• Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice.
• Experienced in managing own caseload of patients as an independent practitioner.
• Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students and registered staff.
• Experience of teaching and presenting.
• Experience of analysis and reporting of data.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice.
• Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking audit, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Experience of research and implementation of evidence based practice in relevant clinical speciality.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to enable communication with a wide range of stakeholders and for clinical purposes, negotiation, leadership and influence. This includes managing highly complex communications where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of autonomous decision making.
• Evidence of problem solving skills.
• Evidence of practise innovation and quality improvement.
• Excellent IT skills for data management, reporting, presentation and communication.
• Evidence of enhanced clinical skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise within a large and varied workload.
• Ability to identify and optimise learning opportunities.
• Evidence of teaching and presentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and ability to command respect of the multi-disciplinary team
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and organised.
• Flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.
• Able to respond and prioritise unpredictable health presentations and ensure effective interventions are actioned.
• Able to work in unpleasant working conditions on occasions, i.e. bodily fluids.

Desirable

• Complex planning and organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent recognised by the HCPC
• HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Postgraduate neuropsychology training
• Experience of ACT, CBT or CFT approaches

Experience

Essential

• Experience of neuropsychological assessment
• Experience of psychological assessment and intervention with adults with complex needs
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Strong formulation and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within MDT settings
• Commitment to psychologically informed rehabilitation and physical healthcare psychology

Desirable

• Experience within stroke rehabilitation services
• Experience within chronic pain or physical health psychology services
• Experience of supervision, teaching or service development
• Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation pathways and chronic pain management

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions
• Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches relevant to physical health
• Strong formulation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate highly complex information sensitively
• Ability to work autonomously and within MDT settings
• Ability to adapt interventions to cognitive and communication difficulties

Desirable

• Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation pathways
• Knowledge of acquired brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation
• Skills in psychometric and neuropsychological assessment
• Leadership and service development skills
• Preceptorship Arrangements
• Band 7 appointees will receive structured supervision and support through a developmental pathway toward Band 8a competencies.
• Progression to Band 8a will be subject to achievement of agreed competencies and organisational approval processes.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.

As part of our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who meet the specific criteria, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability or offending background.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• It is a condition of employment that the post-holder is registered with the Health Care and Professions Council and is eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.
• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Good undergraduate degree (preferably relevant to psychological therapy)
• Current registration/accreditation with appropriate body with current practising certificate

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, including experience working with people who have a diagnosis of psychosis and/or severe mental health problems, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and intervention, both as a professionally qualified key worker and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.

Desirable

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist.
• Experience of working with trauma and psychosis
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary 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.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horninglow Clinic

Burton on Trent

DE13 0TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At Agincare, we're passionate about developing the next generation of Health & Social Care professionals. As an established and respected care provider, we deliver high-quality training and apprenticeship programmes that empower learners to build rewarding careers while making a real difference to people's lives.

We're looking for a Teaching and Learning Coach Level 5 to support and inspire apprentices throughout their learning journey. You'll manage a caseload of learners, delivering high-quality teaching, coaching and assessment tailored to individual needs to help apprentices develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required within their apprenticeship standard.

Working closely with apprentices and employers, you'll monitor progress, deliver Functional Skills and sector-specific training, provide information, advice and guidance, and ensure learners achieve their qualifications within agreed timescales. You'll also support employer engagement, contribute to wider Learning & Development activities across Agincare, and champion safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive learning at every stage.

While this role is primarily home-based, you'll enjoy travelling across our South West and Midlands services to deliver in-person training and assessments, building strong relationships with our teams.

We're looking for a passionate and organised learning professional with:

• A Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related subject
• English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• An Assessor qualification (A1 Level 3, TAQA or equivalent)
• Experience delivering apprenticeships within Health & Social Care
• Strong coaching, communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and inclusive education
• The ability to manage a caseload and build positive relationships with learners and employers
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Agincare is a family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people wesupport. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Blue Light Care discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related subject, English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent), An Assessor qualification (A1 Level 3, TAQA or equivalent), Experience delivering apprenticeships within Health & Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Head Office Services

Nottingham

NG5 6GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• General Education
• GCSE Level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Keyboard skills
• Basic Numeracy and literacy
• Microsoft Windows skills

Previous Experience

Essential

• Customer / patient care
• Relevant clerical or admin background (reception experience). Preferably NHS experience or other health related organisation
• NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication
• Keeping calm in difficult situations
• Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Ability to work without supervision
• Good team working, flexibility
• Ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation / professions
• Diplomatic, mature & positive attitude

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 HCA at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.

• To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patients condition.
• To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
• To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
• To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
• To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
• To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship: Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of general education. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
• Relevant L3 qualification/apprenticeship in Healthcare or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
• Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare support worker level 3 apprenticeship
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Heath and social care Level 3 or equivalent
• Caring, compassionate and empathetic nature. Ability to treat patients with dignity and respect
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow clear instructions and feedback from staff

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a Healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
• Experience of taking clinical observations
• Customer care experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within speciality area
• Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion

skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of care and related procedures to area and ability to undertake Venepuncture and/or cannulation ( or willingness to complete competency once in post)
• Understands the role and remit of unregistered worker and proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
• Ability to cope with change and demonstrate ability to mange priorities under pressure
• Moderate IT skills and proven ability to adapt to new ideas. knowledge and skills
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative and work without close supervision
• Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff and to listen effectively and demonstrtae a sympathetic/sensitive approach and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering trust policies and procedures
• Punctual and reliable and good hygiene skills
• Understnading of the requirements of patient confidentiality and knowledge of hospital systems

Desirable

• Associate mentor course to support learners

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Main Outpatients Department, Wexham Park hospital

Wexham Street

Slough Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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