Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration (Part 1 Adult/General, Level 1 or 2).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued learning.
• Experience of managing clinical environments within a regulatory framework such as Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Knowledge and understanding of BSQR and GMP requirements.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial management and leadership experience within a clinical environment.
• Experience of leading and implementing change, while motivating and supporting teams to deliver high standards of care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with experience of risk management, performance management and clinical governance.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Basildon Wilbur House

Basildon

United Kingdom

SS13 1EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE's grade D or above including Mathematics and English or equivalent e.g. level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Customer Care or administration experience including recent face to face working with the general public

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of the Receptionist role
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and data protection issues in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working with clinical teams
• Experience of working with NHS IT systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an interest in the role
• Good keyboard/IT skills with the ability to accurately input data
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative when balancing work demands
• Ability to work in a pressurised working environment with frequent interruptions
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients, relatives and other staff groups
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to different working practices and areas of work
• Ability to maintain professional behaviour at all times
• Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including weekends/ Bank Holidays as required.
• Ability to provide cover for other members of the outpatient reception team during periods of annual leave and sickness in order to meet service needs

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• Clear and comprehensive application demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• Evidence of commitment to high-quality, patient-centred respiratory care.
• Ability to provide accurate and professional written information.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse First level.
• Must have up to date NMC registration.
• Level 6 Degree (working towards).
• Mentorship/ Teaching qualification.

Desirable

• Evidence of research undertaken.
• ARTP full Spirometry certificate.
• Accredited COPD Certificate.
• History taking and clinical examination qualification.
• Phlebotomy/ Cannulation

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• 3 years relevant experience in acute Respiratory medicine.
• Experience caring for acutely ill patient needing respiratory support.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Change management.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• IT literate.

Desirable

• Evidence of changes in practice undertaken.
• Protocol/guideline development.
• Community care experience.
• Using IT systems to capture clinical information.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information clearly and compassionately to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism and a patient-centred approach in all interactions.
• Confident in providing education, advice and support, including the use of digital communication and remote monitoring technologies.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education, presentation s or training.
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries.
• Confidence in using digital health technologies.

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible approach to working across acute, community and virtual care settings.
• Ability to travel independently across the service footprint.
• Commitment to maintaining professional registration, continuous professional development and high standards of patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Participation in audit, quality improvement or service development initiatives.
• Membership of a relevant professional respiratory organisation (e.g. ARNS).

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full driving license.
• Car Owner inclusive of business insurance

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

HUTH and community

.

Hull

HU3 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological, physical and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia.
2. Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload across Knowsley and St Helens, ensuring timely and effective intervention in accordance with clinical need and service priorities.
3. Assess and manage dysphagia, including the development and implementation of evidence-based eating and drinking recommendations to minimise clinical risk and promote patient safety.
4. Deliver care across a range of community settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards.
5. Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused and evidence-based.
6. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
7. Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
8. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to ensure equitable access to the service.
9. Support the assessment, provision and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication strategies where appropriate.
10. Deliver education, training and support to healthcare professionals, care staff and carers regarding communication and dysphagia management.
11. Supervise, support and delegate work to Speech and Language Therapy assistants as appropriate.
12. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities.
13. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of best practice.
14. Actively promote collaborative team working and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills while making a real difference to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties living across Knowsley and St Helens.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accredited Speech and Language Therapy qualification (BSc)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
• Post graduate training/qualification in Dysphagia

Skills

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• Ability to convey information and skills to direct care staff
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Flexible approach skills towards service change, demands and pressure

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision (to students or SaLT staff)

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.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with provision of supervision and delegation to junior members of staff
• Experience of use of outcome measures for clinical evaluation
• Driving License
• Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Software: Excel, World, Power Point, MS Teams)

Knowledge

Essential

• A philosophy and approach that empowers people
• Knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication and dysphagia
• A person-centred approach to service delivery
• Understanding of current NHS changes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre

Old Colliery Road

Whiston

L35 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To exercise full responsibility for a designated caseload of Pre-school children.

To use highly developed interpersonal skills to:

• facilitate communication so that the needs of the child and family are central to the clinical process
• play a pivotal role in ensuring effective joint working for children with communication difficulties and their families

To prioritise own caseload and manage own workload effectively and efficiently.

To assess and analyse complex information related to childrens speech, language and communication using specialist knowledge to select appropriate formal and informal assessments including standardised psychometric tests.

To formulate a diagnosis based upon assessment, case history information and information from family and other professionals.

To evaluate and make decisions about therapy options taking into account the childs educational attainments, learning style and curriculum requirements.

To formulate a detailed individual management plan based upon relevant research and best practice.

To agree options in collaboration with all those involved in order to implement the individual management plan, which may include any combination of the following:

• therapeutic intervention with children individually or in groups (in school or clinic)
• programmes jointly planned and implemented with teaching staff
• Supporting others to implement programmes according to individual needs
• Providing advice on curriculum differentiation through Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Providing advice on specific strategies to employ in the classroom and/or at home.
• Advising referral to other professionals where indicated

To provide demonstration / training on how to maximise communication opportunities for the individual.

To provide individualised packages of care for children with a range of complex needs

To plan and deliver high quality training to enable settings to provide the optimum language learning environment

To manage childrens behaviour and motivate them to achieve positive therapy outcomes including those who have severe/complex difficulties or who may be challenging.

To recognise potential conflict or breakdown in the above process and use negotiation and problem-solving skills to reach agreement.

To communicate complex and specialist information to others by way of written reports and face-to-face discussions, adapting own communication style and content to the needs of the situation.

To form productive relationships with families, recognising the need for and ensuring sensitivity and care where:

There may be emotional stress

Difficult or potentially distressing news to be given

There are potential barriers to communication

To contribute to Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) including providing:

Assessment and support at the Targeted and Specialist level as set out in the Warwickshire SEND Provision Matrix

Specified and quantified advice for Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) as required by the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Children & Families Act (2014)

To attend Annual Reviews and termly reviews of targets as required

To liaise with other professionals and teams in a consultative capacity in relation to management of individual children and attend and contribute to meetings involving parents and other professionals (e.g. case conferences, Annual Review of EHCP, etc.)

To supervise and support SLTAs in undertaking programmes for individual children on caseload.

To work with other members of the local and countywide teams and members of other teams to achieve seamless, co-ordinated service provision.

To support the team in the development and provision of training / teaching packages for LA staff

To collaborate with LA support service teachers / early years teachers in the provision of training / teaching packages, as required

To undertake workshop sessions for parents as required.

To work collaboratively with a range of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals to provide high quality SLT services for children with speech, language and communication difficulties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Registered member of HCPC
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to early intervention
• Evidence of PCI / ACI training
• Post graduate training e.g. teaching qualification
• driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working with paediatrics and families
• Significant experience of working in a variety of educational settings
• Significant Experience of developing and delivering training to other professionals
• Experience of delivering parent / adult based interventions
• Experience of developing new initiatives
• Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary multiagency team
• Experience of working with specialist client groups e.g. Cleft Palate, Learning Disability, Stammering, Autism
• Experience of supervising less experienced SLT colleagues
• Experience of supervising SLTA's and teaching assistants

Desirable

• Significant experience of running groups for children

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate highly developed visual and auditory discrimination skills to undertake phonetic transcription
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret information holistically in order to build up a picture of the child and family
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental and medical conditions which may occur in the client group and the effect on communication
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the complex information from assessment in the light of the child's other strengths and weaknesses, home environment and educational setting in order to devise a management plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and frameworks relating to young children

Desirable

• Demonstrate well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group(s) including: - Linguistic transcription and analysis - Phonetic transcription and analysis - Pragmatic assessment and analysis - Language processing and verbal reasoning
• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning styles
• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions related to the client group e.g. parent-based intervention, ACITM sign & symbol systems, Derbyshire Language Schemes
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrate well-developed communication skills and an ability to match communication style and content to the needs of the situation
• Demonstrate aptitude and proven ability in team and collaborative working
• Demonstrate good concentration skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities - observation, listening, diplomacy, sensitivity
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Demonstrate innovative problem solving and negotiation abilities, taking into account of other perspectives and expectations
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Demonstrates a realistic sense of own limitations and professional development needs
• Able to motivate others
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability
• Committed to cross-agency working

Other

Essential

• Pass Occupational Health Check
• Able to move and carry equipment and adapt to a range of physical demands

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Speech and language therapy centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Please see attached for the full job description and person specification.

Please note that the duties and role requirements are accurate at the time of creating this job description. However, it is anticipated that service developments may influence the role and require reasonable change/adjustments commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC.

Desirable

• Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability.

Desirable

• Working in a multidisciplinary team

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NICE guidance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North & South Staffordshire Areas

Tamworth, Stafford & Stoke on Trent

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, deploy and support secure, accessible and reliable applications, using modern technologies, APIs and AI-enabled solutions, while following agreed development, UI/UX, testing, documentation, monitoring and governance standards.

• Plan and deliver application improvements in collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues, covering requirements, estimation, prioritisation, reporting, risk management, service improvement, knowledge sharing, coaching and continuous professional development.

Please see the full Job Description for further details about the role and its requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level (computer/computing science) or equivalent level of qualification in IT/Digital, or equivalent level of experience. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in relevant fields (e.g. application development, testing/quality, secure development, or AI-enabled delivery).

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant certifications or structured learning (e.g. Microsoft/.NET, Azure fundamentals, security, testing, or similar). Evidence of learning in AI-assisted development and/or safe use of AI services/endpoints in application features.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with industry standard coding languages / software development platforms. Experience designing, developing and supporting applications in a complex environment. Experience working with complex datasets, including designing queries and handling data quality issues. Experience designing, developing and querying large databases (e.g. SQL Server or equivalent). Experience of documenting solutions and system dependencies (e.g. requirements, technical notes, runbooks, release notes). Understanding of exceptions and error handling approaches in application services. Awareness of change impact and the need to update existing applications and dependent services. Experience of system management and support (e.g. supporting live applications, troubleshooting and assisting with releases).

Desirable

• NHS or public sector experience (or evidence of working in regulated environments). Experience building modern web applications and APIs using the Trust's core technology stack: .NET (C#), SQL Server, React, TypeScript, HTML and CSS (or demonstrably equivalent experience). Experience supporting application APIs/integration points and working with integration teams/suppliers to troubleshoot end-to-end issues. Experience contributing to AI-enabled application features (e.g. using approved AI services/endpoints in applications). Experience contributing to non-functional assurance (e.g. performance/load testing support, vulnerability remediation activities, DR/backup considerations). Experience working with SharePoint (M365/Online preferred) and/or web CMS platforms. Understanding of information flows between NHS organisations (e.g. cross-organisation data sharing and dependencies).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Strong hands-on software development skills, including analysis, solution design, clean coding and code review. Strong development capability in the Trust's core stack: .NET (C#), SQL Server, React, TypeScript, HTML and CSS (or demonstrably equivalent experience). Ability to define and apply effective testing approaches, including unit/integration testing and support for system/UAT. Ability to apply secure development practices, including awareness of common vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10) and safe handling of sensitive data. Working knowledge of information handling controls relevant to NHS environments, including safe haven practices where applicable, and the ability to work appropriately with highly sensitive data. Ability to design and build supportable applications, including logging, monitoring/alerting awareness, and clear exception handling. Ability to use AI-assisted development safely and effectively (human-in-the-loop), maintaining strong controls such as peer review, testing and documentation. Strong documentation skills (technical notes, support notes/runbooks and user guidance) appropriate for operational support and audit needs. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences. Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work to deadlines; comfortable working with limited supervision and managing competing demands. Working knowledge of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements relevant to NHS environments. Ability to support users with adoption, including explaining changes and contributing to user guidance/training where required.

Desirable

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated testing tooling. Familiarity with non-functional assurance concepts (backup/restore, DR testing, performance/load testing, vulnerability management/pen test remediation). Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices for digital services. Familiarity with NHS digital standards and assurance concepts relevant to applications (e.g. DTAC and DCB0129 awareness where applicable). Familiarity with structured evidence gathering for audit and assurance activities (e.g. DSPT contributions). Understanding of IM&T within the NHS (teams, ways of working, governance and operational processes). SharePoint administration experience.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to improvements; takes ownership of tasks and follows through. Willingness and motivation to learn and self-develop; keeps skills current through CPD. Confident, positive and friendly approach; focused and detail oriented. Problem solving and analytical techniques; reliable and trustworthy. Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines. Commitment to customer service principles and standards. Ability to support and coach others, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive learning culture within the team. Reliable and flexible approach to changing priorities and service needs.

Desirable

• Sharing skills and knowledge with other members of the team (including coaching junior colleagues). Interest in AI-enabled capabilities and responsible use of AI in applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital / Hybrid / Remote

Corporation St

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNMC Registered Nurse
• oALS, ATLS, PiLS
• oEvidence of Study at Level 6
• Management qualification or combination of knowledge and experience acquired through management of a team in a clinical setting.

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant current experience of clinical practice at a senior level in Emergency Care
• oEvidence of being up to date in Emergency Care & associated nursing skills & practice
• oEvidence of teaching experience.
• oEvidence of working at a senior level in managerial capacity.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Results Areas:

Responsibility for supporting the team lead in managing and coordinating the service in the locality

Responsibility for providing supervision to other Speech and Language Therapists working in the locality

Liaising with other agencies and professionals working with school age children with SLCN to provide effective and efficient coordinated support

Work with other locality coordinators and the Team Lead to develop the strategy for service improvement

Provision of training for other professionals and carers

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To use highly developed interpersonal skills to:

Facilitate communication so that the needs of the young person are central to the process

Play a pivotal role in ensuring effective joint working for young people with communication difficulties.

To prioritise own work and manage own complex workload efficiently and effectively

To assess and analyse the communication environments within schools and use clinical knowledge to provide appropriate advice and training to school staff.

To assess and analyse speech, language, communication disorders in children with a range of needs, using specialist knowledge to select appropriate formal and/or informal assessments, including standardised psychometric tests and skilled observations.To negotiate with parents/carers and education staff to agree appropriate management for students which may include any combination of the following:Therapeutic intervention with children either individually or in groupsGroups run jointly with Teachers and Teaching Assistants (TAs)Programmes jointly planned and implemented with Teaching staffDirecting and supporting others in carrying out individual programmes (e.g. Parents, TAs, Speech & Language Therapy Assistants (SALTA) where appropriate)Providing advice on curriculum differentiation through liaison with TeachersProviding advice on specific strategies to employ in the classroomAdvising referral to other professionals where indicated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Health Professionals Council Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification, including successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's Degree level.
• Trained in Makaton Signing Vocabulary
• Trained in SCERT
• Trained in Intensive Interaction
• Trained in Colourful Semantics
• Trained in SULP or COGS or similar
• Trained in Derbyshire Language Programme or similar.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups.

Desirable

• MSc in Human Communication or equivalent
• Trained in personnel support functions e.g. recruitment, appraisal etc.
• Trained in leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience post registration including collaborative practice working in Schools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in working with school age client group.
• Experience of working with specialised clinical groups e.g. Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Cleft palate, Hearing Impairment, other complex medical conditions and syndromes, in a mainstream setting
• Experience of giving and receiving clinical supervision.
• Experience of developing and using prioritisation systems.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience in developing and delivering training.
• Experience of leadership and supervising less experience staff

Desirable

• Experience in providing second opinions.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate well-established knowledge of a range of specific formal and informal assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in the analysis of receptive, expressive and pragmatic language skills, motor skills, memory, fluency, intelligibility, functional communication, psychosocial development, and eating and drinking difficulties.
• Demonstrate highly development auditory discrimination skills, in order to carry out phonetic transcription and analysis.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the complex information from assessment in light of the client's other strengths and needs, the context and the environmental demands in order to generate viable options for management
• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions related to the client group
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to apply a range of AAC (Augmentative, Alternative Communication) systems and devices.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of national policies, procedures, legislation and frameworks relevant to this client group.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, verbal, written and audio-visual, including computer generated materials e.g. Power Point.
• Demonstrate well developed communication skills and an ability to match communication style and content to the needs of the situation.
• Demonstrate ability to support others using a coaching approach staff
• Demonstrate the attributes needed for team and collaborative working.
• Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate effective prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrate highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage conflict / dissipate anger
• Demonstrate ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrate ability to assume leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to translate ideas into actions and to lead on small project work.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities - observation, listening, diplomacy, sensitivity and empathy.
• Demonstrate problem solving and negotiation abilities taking account of others perspectives and expectations.
• Demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary group
• Demonstrate skills to lead and organise training for other professionals.
• Demonstrate a realistic sense of own limitations and professional development needs.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate children with communication and / or eating and drinking difficulties.
• Able to work flexibly and adaptably
• Able to work autonomously / independently.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and a good sense of humour.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car driver and current licence holder
• DBS check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Able to adapt to a range of physical environments and demands.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Post will be located at one of the SALT community clinics

Nuneaton

CV11 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and develop the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation workforce ensuring they have the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across a range of health and social care settings.

To provide Medicines Optimisation advice and support to the Children and Families Care Group focusing onmedicine value programs that utilise medicine, finance and patient level data to identify areas of inappropriate medicine use and variations in prescribing patterns to drive up quality and reduce waste.

To support and develop the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation governance infrastructure to provide assurance to the Director on service matters related to medicines safety.

To support the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation department in transitioning to a research and innovation active department with stronger links to local HEIs.

Play an active role in the Trusts Research and Innovation Department identifying opportunities for collaboration and commercial and strategic partnerships which support our ambitions to be innovation and research-led.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent)
• UK registered pharmacist with extensive post-registration experience in relevant sectors in UK, and with no restrictions placed upon them by the GPhC
• oHighly developed numerical and analytical, critical reasoning, critical appraisal, judgemental and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Supplementary or independent prescriber
• Has an excellent understanding of research and evaluation methods including mixed methods evaluation and wider impact evaluation tools such as return on investment

inteview

Essential

• Evidence of a management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Completion of formal programme in coaching / mentoring / training delivery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital Site

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition, you will provide mentoring to others, including student nurses, and collaborate with various agencies on Early Help Assessments, Child in Need procedures, and safeguarding children and young people, following local procedures in line with Northamptonshire Safeguarding Board guidelines.

You will be responsible for maintaining your professional registration through continued professional development, ensuring high standards of practice are met, and engaging in reflective practice as part of NMC revalidation. Participation in supervision and working groups for the development of practices will also be required.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Child or Learning Disability Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of lone working in community settings
• Experience with children/young people with complex needs

Desirable

• Multi disciplinary working
• Caseload Managment

IT skills

Essential

• Able to use computer systems such as word, excel

Desirable

• System One experience

Driving

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Sudborough House, St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN157PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support and manage onward referrals to other professionals as required to support child and young person care.
• Using evidence-based practice to support the management of care
• Provide clinical information to support education and health care plans (EHCPs) as requested.
• Screen and/or redirect referrals for children and young people over 5 years of age.
• Work in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice and scope of professional practice. Professional and legally accountable and responsible for all activities.
• Provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload.
• Act as a role model at all times and ensures that all team members and others visiting the area give a high priority to policies and procedures relating to infection control in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• registered nurse
• evidence of continued professional development
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Safeguarding Children and young people level 3

Desirable

• Registerd nurse child

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum 3 years post-registration experience in paediatrics
• oExperience of completing developmental monitoring of young people

Desirable

• oExperience of working in community paediatrics
• oCaring for children with complex medical needs

Skills

Essential

• oPaediatric physical health assessment skills
• oKnowledge of child development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

cross street clinic

burton on trent

DE141EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To exercise full responsibility for a designated caseload of school-aged children.

To use highly developed interpersonal skills to:

facilitate communication so that the needs of the child and family are central to the clinical process

play a pivotal role in ensuring effective joint working for children with communication difficulties and their families

To prioritise own caseload and manage own workload effectively and efficiently.

To assess and analyse complex information related to childrens speech, language and communication using specialist knowledge to select appropriate formal and informal assessments including standardised psychometric tests.

To formulate a diagnosis based upon assessment, case history information and information from family and other professionals.

To evaluate and make decisions about therapy options taking into account the childs educational attainments, learning style and curriculum requirements.

To formulate a detailed individual management plan based upon relevant research and best practice.

To agree options in collaboration with all those involved in order to implement the individual management plan, which may include any combination of the following:

therapeutic intervention with children individually or in groups (in school or clinic)

programmes jointly planned and implemented with teaching staff

Supporting others to implement programmes according to individual needs

Providing advice on curriculum differentiation through Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Providing advice on specific strategies to employ in the classroom and/or at home.

Advising referral to other professionals where indicated

To provide demonstration / training on how to maximise communication opportunities for the individual.

To provide individualised packages of care for children with a range of complex needs

To plan and deliver high quality training to enable settings to provide the optimum language learning environment

To manage childrens behaviour and motivate them to achieve positive therapy outcomes including those who have severe/complex difficulties or who may be challenging.

To recognise potential conflict or breakdown in the above process and use negotiation and problem-solving skills to reach agreement.

To communicate complex and specialist information to others by way of written reports and face-to-face discussions, adapting own communication style and content to the needs of the situation.

To form productive relationships with families, recognising the need for and ensuring sensitivity and care where:

There may be emotional stress

Difficult or potentially distressing news to be given

There are potential barriers to communication

To contribute to Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) including providing:

Assessment and support at the Targeted and Specialist level as set out in the Warwickshire SEND Provision Matrix

Specified and quantified advice for Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) as required by the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Children & Families Act (2014)

To attend Annual Reviews and termly reviews of targets as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Registered member of HCPC
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to early intervention
• Evidence of PCI / ACI training
• Post graduate training e.g. teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working with paediatrics and families
• Significant experience of working in a variety of educational settings
• Significant Experience of developing and delivering training to other professionals
• Experience of delivering parent / adult based interventions
• Experience of developing new initiatives
• Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary multiagency team
• Experience of working with specialist client groups e.g. Cleft Palate, Learning Disability, Stammering, Autism
• Experience of supervising less experienced SLT colleagues
• Experience of supervising SLTA's and teaching assistants

Desirable

• Significant experience of running groups for children

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate highly developed visual and auditory discrimination skills to undertake phonetic transcription
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret information holistically in order to build up a picture of the child and family
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental and medical conditions which may occur in the client group and the effect on communication
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the complex information from assessment in the light of the child's other strengths and weaknesses, home environment and educational setting in order to devise a management plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and frameworks relating to young children

Desirable

• Demonstrate well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group(s) including: - Linguistic transcription and analysis - Phonetic transcription and analysis - Pragmatic assessment and analysis - Language processing and verbal reasoning
• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning styles
• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions related to the client group e.g. parent-based intervention, ACITM sign & symbol systems, Derbyshire Language Schemes
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrate well-developed communication skills and an ability to match communication style and content to the needs of the situation
• Demonstrate aptitude and proven ability in team and collaborative working
• Demonstrate good concentration skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities - observation, listening, diplomacy, sensitivity
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Demonstrate innovative problem solving and negotiation abilities, taking into account of other perspectives and expectations
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Demonstrates a realistic sense of own limitations and professional development needs
• Able to motivate others
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability
• Committed to cross-agency working

Other

Essential

• Pass Occupational Health Check
• Able to move and carry equipment and adapt to a range of physical demands

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Orchard Centre

Rugby

Warwickshire

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information in relation to responsibilities of the role, please see the attached JD & PS for further details.

The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.

This role will be Monday-Friday, 9-5. As the role will require you to travel to service users homes for appointments, you will need access to suitable transport to travel across a large geographical area.

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice.
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Placement experience covering all four fields of nursing

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi- disciplinary team.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Intermediate IT skills including sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• The ability to use clinical systems such as RiO.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role.
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of working in community mental health service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Foundation House

St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in a mental health or social welfare discipline and demonstrable practice (or established equivalence according to Association of Family Therapy (AFT) criteria
• UKCP registration
• Registration as a systemic psychotherapist with United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or equivalent body.
• Provide Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by UKCP/AFT guidelines leading to continuing registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in supervision of systemic and family psychotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience practice in relevant first profession.
• Experience of working with a Multidisciplinary Team
• Experience in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems where there may be high expressed emotion, verbal abuse and threats of violence.
• Experience of conducting risk assessments, preparing risks management plans and initiating appropriate action where indicated
• Experience of systemic consultation and supervision.
• Experience of contributing or leading systemic knowledge and practice to service wide innovations

Desirable

• Experience of working with Children, Adolescents and families.
• Experience of the application of psychological therapies in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of working of working in the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of methods of Systemic Psychotherapy / Family based assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• A high level of sophistication in regard to relationship and communication skills when working with clients, families and/or professionals, including where the atmosphere might be highly emotive with clients and families expressing anger and hostility.
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and in other settings including primarily CMHTs, in order to establish effective working relationships and partnerships that support care packages
• Ability to apply analytical skills to multi-layered complex cases
• Ability to formulate comprehensive assessments and offer effective treatment based on systemic principles.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of settings and audiences, including complex highly emotive situations and those with significantly impaired communication capacities.
• Ability to provide ongoing treatment in complex, often unstable and frequently changing circumstances
• Skills in providing systemic/Family Therapy consultation, teaching and training to other professional and nonprofessional groups
• Do this by demonstrating an ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Provide evidence of continuing Professional Development as required by UKCP/AFT guidelines leading to continuing registration
• Knowledge of ethical practice mindful of issues of power and diversity and to work in a way that is sensitive to clients' cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge and skills of risk management and ability to perform a clinical risk assessment.
• Adequate keyboard skills and understanding of IT packages.

Desirable

• Skills in both live and indirect supervision of systemic psychotherapists and/or multidisciplinary colleagues
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of Systemic Psychotherapy/Family therapy in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, psychosis
• Knowledge and skills on working systemically with children, adolescents and families
• Proficiency in a second language

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Jon Legg

Position: Head of Cyber Security

Email: [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 08/09/2026 Interview Date: 17/9/2026

Are you ready to use your Cyber Security skills to make a positive and meaningful impact on people’s lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join the Cyber Security Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Reporting to the Cyber Security Team Lead, you will play a key role in providing Cyber Security assurance, governance and compliance across the Trust. You will help ensure that our systems, services and information remain secure, resilient and compliant with relevant standards and requirements.

In return, we offer a varied, rewarding and challenging role where you will work alongside a fantastic team of Cyber Security professionals. You’ll receive the support, guidance and development opportunities you need to learn at pace, build your expertise and achieve your career ambitions. If you’re passionate about Cyber Security and want your work to have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work remotely alongside occasional travel to our sites in Leeds.

DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.

DIT look after the Trust’s information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.

We’d love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds.

Experience working in a large, complex virtualised computing environment.

Practical experience applying data protection legislation, standards and codes of practice.

Good working knowledge of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).

Experience investigating and eliminating major virus/malware attacks within a large network infrastructure.

Experience reviewing procedures and recommending improvements to hardware and network security resilience.

In-depth knowledge of antivirus and vulnerability management products.

Strong information risk analysis and management skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex security issues.

Ability to communicate complex technical security issues clearly and present compelling arguments to senior stakeholders

Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and use initiative in a complex environment.

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

* Previous applicants need not apply *

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading service development within a mental health care setting
• Collaborative working between services and working in partnership with statutory and voluntary services.
• Experience with risk assessment and ongoing management

Desirable

• Experience of providing leadership in a mental health care environment

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

GYAS,

Northgate St

Gt Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for (this includes and is not limited to):

Assisting the Head of Legal Services and Legal Assistant in the conduct of all legal claims, including undertaking preliminary investigations. This is a key part of the role.

Assisting the Head of Legal Services in the conduct of personal injury claims made against the Trust.

Supporting the Head of Legal Services in the:

Provision of a high level and prompt legal advice service; and

Supporting the Head of Legal Services in management of clinical negligence claims.

Facilitating the functions of the Legal Department and providing advice on matters related to Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Safeguarding and general day to day legal advice that may arise.

Providing administrative and clerical support in respect of legal matters as needed

Linking complaints with incidents and claims on the Inphase risk management system.

To support the department in sharing the learning throughout the organisation through regular reporting.

To support the Department Manager in the preparation of reports and papers for the Board (Clinical Quality Operational Board) and all other stakeholders as needed.

Attending Risk and Governance Meetings to share the triangulation of data obtained from Claims, Incidents and Inquests.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with staff at all levels of the organisation. The post holder will be required to work independently, under supervision and as part of a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience.
• A legal qualification/ diploma/ legal practice course/ or previous NHS Claims experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a legal setting
• Experience working in an environment with conflicting pressures and changing workload
• Experience of tracking and monitoring progress and achieving deadlines
• Experience of producing reports in a professional format using information provided by others

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting with clinical and non-clinical staff, or similar
• Experience of meeting administration and minute taking

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal tactfully, sympathetically and efficiently with all enquiries
• Ability to represent the Legal Department in a professional manner at all times
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel PowerPoint)
• Robust organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight timescales
• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of DATIX or other Risk Management System

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate effectively with health professionals and frequently with patients, who may be in distressing and sensitive circumstances, using empathy and reassurance in the management of information regarding diabetes management, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic eye disease and possible loss of sight.

Proven competence to work autonomously and effectively without access to supervision, in 11 locations, requiring the ability to plan travel time appropriately and to plan and organise own clinic time (screening on average 28 patients per day).

Obtain a brief clinical history, measure and record visual acuities plus instillation of eye drops according to protocol and report immediately any changes in the patients condition to a senior member of staff.

Carry out Routine Digital Screening clinics as well as Optical Coherence Tomography clinics (3D retinal scanner).

Able to assist patients who may need some help transferring to the camera chair.

Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy in the use of diagnostic equipment ie fundus camera / OCT scan in the direct examination of patients eyes.

Reassure patients about the screening process, using tact, diplomacy and persuasive skills where appropriate to ensure that patients are fully prepared for screening.

Encourage and re-assure patients the importance of screening

Triage images and place in appropriate grading queue using traffic light grading queue.

Gain the competence to grade unsupervised, sustain high levels of concentration over extended periods, to analyse and interpret diabetic retinopathy, accurately diagnosing small details of diabetic disease and other ocular lesions ensuring timely referrals when appropriate.

Grading a minimum of 1500 patients image sets per annum.

Ensuring timely image grading and automatic generation of results/referral letters as appropriate.

To be accountable and make clinical decisions involving patients within local guidelines, without direct supervision from senior staff.

Competence of accurate image and data handling, including image capture and retrieval if required.

Competence to deliver effective one-to-one patient education, using their retinal images as a teaching tool, in a motivating and persuasive manner to encourage effective diabetes management and reduction in the risks of diabetic eye damage whilst encouraging annual screening attendance.

Responsible for monitoring clinical and consumable stock levels daily and placing orders when required.

Proactively seek and maintain up to date information and training to ensure that skills are sustained to a high standard.

Participate in External Quality Assurance and participate in simple clinical audits.

Act in a manner which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality & diversity and confidentiality, and demonstrate excellent customer care.

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, and participate in training activities.

Excellent communications skills are essential to the post to be able to:

Ensure good relationships are developed and maintained at all screening locations with other Trust staff who may be involved in associated patient care.

Provide advice to patients and carers where there may be barriers to screening.

Work collaboratively with the wider team, clinical lead, programme manager, clinical staff and failsafe department to ensure the smooth delivery of the screening programme.

Proactively seek and maintain up to date information and training to ensure that skills are sustained to a high standard.

Attend departmental meetings and participate in MDT providing feedback to the programme manager.

Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy.

Responsibility for maintaining internal quality assurance processes for grading during primary diagnosis of disease/no disease.

To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• National Screening Diploma for Health Screeners in Diabetic Eye Screening, MUST successfully complete qualification in paid protected time within one year of appointment.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• To change locations at very short notice and arrival punctually at required sites.
• Frequently work in darkened room (at least half of each shift).
• Carry out proficiently and safely the frequent movement of a digitalcamera (approx. 27kgs), on specially designed tables, often within confined spaces, being aware of and acting in accordance with Trust manual handling protocols.
• Able to work with vulnerable children and adults.
• In line with Trust seven day working commitment, the post holder will be expected to work autonomously on occasional Saturdays and Sundays in lieu of weekdays.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manipulate technical equipment, i.e. digital fundus camera and prepare patients for screening.
• Ability to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Proficient IT skills including experience of windows based software, capture and grading software for diagnostic purposes and Microsoft Word.
• Responsibility for maintaining internal quality assurance processes for grading during primary diagnosis of disease/no disease.
• Ensuring timely image grading and automatic generation of results/referral letters as appropriate
• Ability to analyse and solve problems using a range of facts and variants.
• Enhanced levels of hand-eye co-ordination, sensory skills and dexterity for speed, accuracy and quality of photography.
• Ability to see fine detail and have visual pattern recognition of digital retinal images.

Desirable

• Able to use the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machinery and capture good quality images.

Experience

Essential

• Used to working in isolation from other colleagues within clinic settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in a calm, sensitive, reassuring and persuasive way.
• Frequent use of VDU equipment (whole of shift).
• Planning and organising, using time-management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare setting.
• Experience of photography in healthcare setting.
• Experience of working in a screening programme.
• Experience of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machinery and capture of good quality images.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in a care related field.
• National Screening Diploma for Health Screeners in Diabetic Eye Screening, MUST successfully complete qualification in paid protected time within one year of appointment.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) qualification or willing to undertake.
• Current or very recent experience of working in an Ophthalmology or Optometry setting with direct patient contact and assessment of results obtained.
• Undertake formal training in use of diabetic eye screening equipment and train to become an accredited diabetic eye screener.
• Develop detailed knowledge of diabetic retinopathy through practical experience and by participating in further professional education and time with accredited mentors.
• Obtain comprehensive knowledge of diabetes and associated risk factors during first six months of employment.
• Have extensive previous experience of working with minimal supervision in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Diabetes
• Knowledge of Diabetic Eye Disease

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the qualification finder section of www.education.gov.uk

• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.

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

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft, Nursery Manager on 0118 9585316 or contact her at [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the 'qualification finder' section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
• As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
• Experience of teamwork
• Previous relevant work in childcare

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the role of the Key Person
• Knowledge of inclusive practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Nursery Little Dragons, 57-59 Bath Road, Reading RG30 2BA

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as an integral member of the Adult Speech and Language therapy team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients with swallowing and communication difficulties in community settings.

To deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including care home staff, with support and supervision from qualified clinicians.

To support speech and language therapists by preparing therapy resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage process.

Dimensions

To work in a variety of community settings which may include a patients ownhome/residential home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatmentincluding rehabilitation programmes for patients, carers, and families.

To participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training. Trust and multi-agency training.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake individual treatment and interventions with patients under the supervision of qualified staff.

2. To review clients and adapt individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.

3. To refer service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond the assistant practitioner role

4. To accept responsibility for a designated caseload, working independently and taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the service user.

5. To promote well-being, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and intervention to service users and carers in line with the team guidelines.

6. To assess, provide, and demonstrate use of equipment to promote independence e.g. using iPads/tablets to demonstrate therapy Apps or trialling alternative drinking cups.

7. To attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective communication.

8. To lead groups and carry out training packages under the supervision of qualified clinicians

9. To maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers polices

Managerial and Leadership.

10. To provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate.

11. To feed into and support team service improvement initiatives

Education and Development

12. To ensure knowledge, skills and competencies are kept up to date and complete all relevant competencies within recognised time frames (as detailed in the competency guidelines).

13. To be involved in formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with departmental policy.

Clinical Governance.

14. To maintain a safe working environment and be aware of the necessity to comply with health and safety regulations.

15. To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work by adhering to confidentiality legislation and not to disclose information to unauthorised parties.

16. To actively promote equality and diversity within service delivery and peoples individual rights.

17. The post holder will comply with current legislation, the organisations policies, procedures and core values.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Any substantive changes in the work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health care, social care or voluntary setting
• Experience working with individuals and/or groups within a health care, social care or voluntary setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working in a health care, social care or voluntary setting.
• Experience managing own workload in a team setting.
• Experience of leading groups in a health or social care setting
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of record keeping and accurate data recording

Special Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver with licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a health related discipline, or will have evidence of previous suitable experience.

Desirable

• IT Literate
• NVQ /QCF 3 in Health and Social care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision.
• An understanding of the role of a speech and language therapist in a community setting
• Knowledge of need and risk in relation to healthcare provision in the community.
• Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning.
• Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team.
• Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
• Ability to follow the Healthcare Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals.
• Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team.
• Ability to involve individuals in a person-centred approach to care.

Desirable

• Conflict management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Meadows Health Centre

1 Bridgeway Centre

NOTTINGHAM

NG2 2JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full personspecification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General education to GCSE level

Desirable

• Working towards CIPS, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Operational procurement experience (order processing, expediting, negotiation of pricing)
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• Understanding of basic purchasing principles and procurement systems.
• Responsibility for adhering to the Trusts standing financial instructions.

Desirable

• Good verbal and written skills (including report writing)
• Sound commercial knowledge and approach
• Understanding of contract Law.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of basic professional purchasing principles.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Standard Keyboard skills for document writing and spreadsheet work.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and targets
• Current knowledge of basic contract law.
• Prioritisation skills which include the ability to be methodical, numerate, a good problem solver, motivated, influential, assertive with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage their time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the highest level
• Ability to work proactively with the ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Exposure to the healthcare market

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Good communication skills with ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary groups
• A team player that has the ability to effectively interact with others and achieve results
• Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others.

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the assessment and delivery of treatment to our patients in the Ashfield area.

To provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments. Working with an assistant in the provision of intervention plans. If interested see JD/Spec for more details.

Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Specialist knowledge/post registration and experience of working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain registration

Training

Essential

• Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience or training of specialist professional interventions and evaluations.
• Leadership experience or training
• Clinical educator
• Willingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Relevant training to post

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist clinical knowledge
• Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
• Knowledge of National Policy and guidance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
• Applied leadership knowledge.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload with adults with profession specific needs in mental health
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working
• Experience of delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams.
• Experience in evaluation / audit as part of profession/multi-professional team
• Experience of the clinical and professional development of others including students

Desirable

• Experience of working in community or acute mental health
• Experience of leading / managing project work.
• Experience of research, audit, service evaluation and/or quality improvement projects - setting up, evaluating, reporting and application
• Identifies clinical risks and carries out MDT/ Trust Risk assessments and formulation for individuals, groups or services highlighting needs
• Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences, and in situations
• Organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
• Leadership skills
• Motivated and a motivator
• Team builder and team member
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
• Reflective practitioner
• IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashfield LMHT - Millfields

Blossomwood, Mansfield Rd

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive administrative support to the community nursing team including typing of letters, minutes of meetings and other documentation.

Please note as part of the interview process, all interviewee's will be required to complete a Maths & English test.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience
• GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience of filing systems

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Able to work to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate to a high level with a wide range of people
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with service users who may be distressed, emotional and/or verbally aggressive
• Proven Customer Care skills.
• Ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner, taking into account individual needs
• Able to multitask, prioritise workload & use own initiative and good time management skills
• Understanding & commitment to equal Opportunities
• High level written communication skills
• Data input skills
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Ability to set up and maintain filing systems
• Copy Typing skills
• Knowledge of PAS

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to make a positive contribution to effective team work
• Reliable and punctual showing good time management skills
• Demonstrates ability to use initiative and take ownership
• Willing to undertake a range of tasks and activities
• Shows flexibility and initiative in planning workload

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Sparkbrook Health centre

34 Grantham Road

Birmingham

B11 1LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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