Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and case management supervision, including support through observations and modelling, to team members who are undertaking EMHP training as well as working with qualified practitioners.

• Hold an SWP caseload offering evidence based clinical interventions to Children and young people and their families.

• Support the EMHPs to develop and maintain a working relationship with education settings

• Support the EMHPs in delivering a Whole School Approach service

• Support the EMHPs to develop their clinical progression during and after training

• Support the EMHPs in assessing, reporting and managing any client risk

• Support the EMHPs to ensure data is inputted to EPR (Iaptus) within 48 hours of clinical contact

• As required, liaise with educational settings

• As required, liaise with training university regarding trainee EMHP progress

• As required attend any MHST partnership meetings

• As required attend any meetings representing MHST and/or Mind in West Essex

• Monitor and audit staff registration

• Support staff in undertaking relevant cpd to maintain registration and continue to develop clinically

• Keep up to date with requirements of relevant governing bodies, for example, BABCP and BPS

• Ensure Governing bodies codes of conduct are followed

• Contract clinical supervision and review regularly

• Address any inequalities, problem solve and maintain a boundaried supervisory relationship

Clinical and Client Care

• Assess and develop evidence-based treatment plans to meet the mild - moderate needs of CYP with a range of emotional and mental health difficultiesincluding those suitable for your SWP intervention for the more complex presentations described above.

• Support children and young people, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Work in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development oftheir careplans, includingspecific interventionsand agreeing outcomes

• Deliver evidence-based, low intensity interventions for CYP aged 5-18 with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties

• Provideassessment and intervention from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects culture, individual strengths, differences and diversity

• Undertake risk and safeguarding assessments

• Determine suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols

• Support education staff in making care pathway decisions based on suitability, evidence-based recommendations and NICE guidance

• Maintain comprehensive recordsof all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision-making

• Ensure outcome measures (e.g. SDQ, RCADS) are routinely embedded in your clinical work and that of those you line-manage

• Complete all requirements relating to data collectionand report clinical outcomes and service access data into the digital patient record system

• Promote the mental and emotional health of children and young people in education settings, through clinical interventions in the care pathway

• Demonstrate an ability to manage own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team

• Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors,orto provide direct assistance

• Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services

• Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence

• Maintain registration with BABCP, BPS or Core professional governing body

• Keep professional skills up to date through cpd, reflective logs, direct observation and submission of live video

• Support senior colleagues in triage

• Support senior colleagues in multi agency meetings

• Ensure engagement with community care partners

Teaching Training and Supervision

• To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working within the network of schools and across a range of professions, agencies and settings, where appropriate

• To receive and actively engage in regular clinical and case management supervision

• Supervise and support cases presenting with safeguarding and risk, in line with local and national procedure

• Provide quality assurance for the data submitted by team members that you line-manage

• Monitor and track progress against access targets for your caseload and that of the team members you line-manage and develop plans to reach access targets

• Within education settings actively promote the whole school based approach to developing and maintaining emotional health and well being

• Audit case notes, letters, to ensure a quality standard is met

• Prepare and develop Team teaching sessions and CPD events

• Shape the service through participation in working groups

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to Mind in West Essex policies and procedures

• Ensure that confidentiality is always protected

• Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues

• Develop and maintain an up to date awareness of the entire Mind in West Essex offer

• Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post-holder comes into contact with during their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest

• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

• Participate in individual appraisal and respond to agreed objectives

• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

• Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures and that interventions are developed and delivered in accordance with NICE guidelines and clinical standards

• Attend, and when required facilitate meta-supervision

• Attend internal supervisor forums

Expectations

• To keep abreast of internal and external developments and respond accordingly.

• To undertake other duties that may be necessary as directed by the Manager, that are compatible with nature and grade of post.

• To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act (always ensuring an appropriate level of confidentiality), Health and Safety at Work Act (always ensuring H&S of own and others) and any other relevant/charity law.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Dip Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
• The post holder will be a registered mental health professional with current registration/accreditation with an appropriate professional body (eg BPS, BABCP, HCPC, NMC)

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
• Experience of using Microsoft Office package
• Direct clinical experience (autonomously providing assessment, developing treatment plans and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions) with CYP aged 5-18 with mental health difficulties
• Knowledge and direct clinical experience of adapting interventions and delivering them to CYP
• Experience of supervising clinical staff
• Experience of routine clinical outcome monitoring
• Experience of working in a multi-professional mental health team/environment or MHST
• Valid UK driving licence and/or access to transport to visit various sites and educational settings throughout the day on a daily basis (some occasional travel across West Essex and Hertfordshire)
• No criminal record that prevents work with our client group or which would harm our reputation, an enhanced DBS will be required
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on your own initiative.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and case management
• Experience of supervising safeguarding cases
• Experience of working in education settings
• Experience of delivering Low Intensity/Psycho-educational interventions to groups of CYP, educational staff and/or parents/caregivers
• Experience of engaging a range of stakeholders (young people, families, mental health providers, schools, Local Authority staff etc.)
• Experience of involving parents/caregivers in the wellbeing of CYP
• Experience of using EPR systems (IAPTUS) To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording and report writing
• Competent in clinical cbt practice and interventions with young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills and excellent time management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the third/voluntary/charity sector
• Excellent organisational/project management skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and promotional talks
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to a range of individuals and audiences
• Relationship building and motivational skills
• Ability to implement monitoring/evaluation procedure and produce accurate/informative reports
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to bringing the team on board with the task in hand

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

Mind in West Essex

Address

Mind Sanctuary

Prentice Place, Potter Street

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and StHelier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• BSc healthcare related

Desirable

• MSC healthcare related
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification
• Advanced communication skills training
• Level 2 Psychology support skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current practice
• Holistic patient assessment
• Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
• Clinial supervision
• Clinical governance
• Research/clinical audit
• Teaching staff and patients
• Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
• Computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospitals

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Safety Partners are actively involved in the design of safer healthcare across Independent Health Group. This role includes working alongside staff and patients to shape and influence the safety and quality agenda representing the voice of the patient. Sulis Hospital would like to join us on this journey by recruiting patient safety partners to enhance their safety and quality agenda.

Patient Safety Partners will participate in relevant committees to lend their perspective on how safety issues should be addressed and provide appropriate challenge to ensure learning and change.

The role is suitable for all individuals with abroad interest in patient experience / safety.

General Tasks

Tasks may include some or all of the following:

• Gathering the views and experiences of patients to feedback into patient safety committees (with support from the Governance Team)
• Representing the views of patients, families and carers in alignment with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
• Attending the relevant patient safety committees as required, as a full and equal participant, to ensure that the voice of patients is considered and represented during discussions and decision-making. This will require reading meeting papers, attending meetings, participating in discussions and decision-making
• Be provided with opportunities to be involved in patient safety projects.
• Patient Safety Partners will be located on site (travel to Head Office may be infrequently required IHG only).
• The role may develop over time and can be shaped to meet the needs of the organisation
• The responsibilities of the role may be reviewed and revised in response to the changing needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a service user of broader healthcare services

Desirable

• Experience as a service user of Independent Health Group

Abilities / Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• A broad interest in patient experience.
• Good communication skills and an ability to advocate for patient safety and wellbeing.
• An ability to ask questions, and to work collaboratively with staff and other PSPs, to help develop a safe and patient-orientated organisation.
• Ability to provide a patient, carer, or lay person perspective and to put forward views on behalf of the wider community groups of patients
• Commitment to maintaining high standards, with a commitment to being open and honest.
• Ability to plan time to prepare for meetings and undertake any other activities required as part of the role.
• Ability to undertake training as required.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Sound judgement and an ability to be objective.
• An open and honest outlook
• Willingness to listen and to question with an objective viewpoint.
• Ability to reflect the different perspectives within the community and act as a voice for patients
• Be supportive and innovative in delivery change within the service.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate well in writing and read comprehensive reports.
• Ability to understand and evaluate a range of information and evidence
• Confidence to communicate well verbally with senior leaders about strategic issues, as an advocate for patient safety.
• Experience of championing health improvements; able to be a critical friend.
• Interaction with multiple stakeholders at senior management level.
• Personal integrity and commitment to openness, inclusiveness and high standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Independent Health Group

Address

8 The Office Village

Bath Business Park

Peasedown St John

BA2 8SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Stock shelves in the Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, and any other required location ensuring that stock is kept clean, tidy, in the correct place and used in order FEFO (first expiry first out).

Carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within these areas reporting any discrepancies to the Procurement Pharmacy Technician.

Professional Responsibilities

To cooperate with managers to ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management.

To participate in the Pharmacy 7 day working rota including shift working, working at weekends and bank holidays on rotation with the other Pharmacy Support staff and in cooperation with other pharmacy staff.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above for English & Maths.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Valid driving licence.
• Good Distribution Practise qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Team working.

Desirable

• Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused service.
• Experience of working with formal procedures.
• JAC Pharmacy Computer System.
• Previous experience of picking and packing orders for dispatch.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical skills
• Good communication & IT skills (e.g. Excel, Microsoft NAV etc.),
• Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise.
• Methodical and efficient.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities,
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety/security awareness

Desirable

• Customer service skills
• Understanding of stock control
• An understanding of applicable regulations, standards and best practices.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment.
• Responsible, flexible & professional in behaviour.
• Courteous in manner.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner to a level where drug names can be accurately received, recorded, and given, as part of the role
• Ability to write/notate in a clearly legible style
• Be able to work both within a team and individually to achieve targets and deadlines

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to external customers and suppliers when required

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

1. To provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults with a learning disability who present with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing needs.

2. To independently manage and prioritise a specialist caseload within the Intensive Support Team, using clinical reasoning, risk assessment and evidence-based practice to inform intervention and support planning.

3. To provide defined sessional Speech and Language Therapy input to The Hollies Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Service, supporting assessment, care planning, dysphagia management, communication support and discharge planning.

4. To assess and support people with complex communication needs through accessible information, reasonable adjustments, Total Communication approaches and Augmentative and Alternative Communication where appropriate.

5. To undertake dysphagia assessment and intervention in line with professional competency, local policy and clinical governance requirements, including development of safe eating and drinking recommendations and risk management plans.

6. To contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, care planning, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, capacity related discussions, risk review and discharge planning.

7. To provide timely specialist advice to colleagues, carers, families and providers regarding communication support, dysphagia management, reasonable adjustments and communication-friendly practice.

8. To work autonomously within professional and organisational boundaries, seeking advice and support appropriately through supervision and professional networks.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Dysphagia competency or commitment to maintain/develop dysphagia competency as required for the role.

Desirable

• RCSLT membership

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and complex communication needs
• Experience of dysphagia assessment, intervention and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience within community learning disability or intensive support services.
• Experience of inpatient learning disability pathways.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of communication and dysphagia needs in adults with learning disabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce clear clinical records and reports.
• Understanding of safeguarding, consent, mental capacity, clinical governance and professional accountability.

Desirable

• Understanding of audit, quality improvement and service 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.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

53 Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

The Behaviour Analyst is responsible for managing a caseload of complex clients, delivering assessments and interventions that lead to positive changes for the individual, their families and wider network of support. This will require being flexible in approach, solution and values focused, with an ability to maintain resilience under pressure. To be successful in this role, employees will:

• Have a high degree of empathy and a strong value-base.
• Communicate calmly and effectively in situations which may be emotionally or physically challenging.
• Collaboratively engage a client and their network in the process of our support and identify quality of life goals.
• Undertake functional behaviour assessments (FBA) and / or practical functional assessments to develop formulations for clients.
• Write high-quality FBA reports and present findings to clients, their families / carers and network.
• Plan interventions based on FBA report findings.
• Apply Behaviour Analysis and PBS principles and technologies to develop effective, function-based interventions and behaviour support plans (BSP).
• Collect data and analyse progress towards identified goals.
• Train mediators in interventions outlined in the clients BSP.
• Inspire networks to actively commit to client support.
• Hold accountability for ensuring clients and mediators are aligned with the agreed intervention plan, devising solutions to any barriers.
• Follow all policy and procedures in relation to safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management.
• Maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording through professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice, data security requirements and GDPR principles.
• Hold up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific client group, Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Hold a clean &valid driving license and access to a car
• Have flexibility to travel according to business needs

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Working with children, young people and,or adults with learning disabilities, autism, and,or mental health difficulties.
• Managing own caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Conducting FBAs and developing function based BSPs.
• Planning and implementing evidence-based programmes to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing data collection systems to monitor client progress towards their goals.
• Training others in behaviour support techniques.
• Report writing and sharing with key stakeholders, e.g., client, mediators, and network.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• Behaviour Analyst in good standing with the uk-sba cert.

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

Positive Support Group Limited

Address

Parklife

London

SW15 2NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• Undertake specialist psychological assessments, risk assessments and trauma-informed formulations for adults experiencing complex trauma and C-PTSD.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, including EMDR,
• Trauma-Focused CBT and trauma-informed interventions.
• Maintain a specialist caseload and exercise responsibility for assessment, treatment planning, intervention and discharge.
• Provide psychological consultation, guidance and specialist advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner services.
• Deliver individual and group therapeutic interventions and contribute to innovative trauma-informed treatment programmes.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists and staff.
• Promote and embed Trauma-Informed Care principles across services and systems.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research, audit and evaluation activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care planning forums to improve care pathways for service users.
• Support the development of psychoeducational resources, training programmes and materials for staff, service users and carers.
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, safeguarding and professional practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise information systems to support service delivery, audit and research activities

Please note for this role you will need the ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict time deadlines.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology and HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
• Post graduate training in 2 or more trauma-focussed psychological therapies e.g.TF-CBT, EMDR (Level 3), NET, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy or other.
• Undertaken or intending to undertake training in supervising trainees.

Desirable

• BABCP accredited
• Additional training in advanced techniques e.g. working with parts/ ego states in EMDR, Flash, EMDR 2.0.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of service users across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a setting working with service users who have experienced developmental trauma delivering trauma informed interventions
• Experience of delivering EMDR and TF CBT to service users who have experienced complex trauma
• Experience of developing interventions (e.g. group programmes, psychoeducation) for service users who have complex CPTSD

Desirable

• Experience of working with people who are neurodiverse and adapting interventions
• Experience of teaching staff about formulation and trauma informed care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent assessment and formulation skills in regard to C-PTSD, with a thorough understanding of up-to-date theory.
• Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment with particular reference to Adult Mental Health

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of working with people with complex needs.
• Good understanding of other professionals' theoretical perspectives of this service user group.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the service user group and the setting, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.
• Specialist knowledge of complex trauma and complex PTSD

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies to patients specifically ACT, compassion focused therapies,

Other

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling formation of networks with professionals within the Trust and from other agencies to promote effective team working with clients.

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict deadlines.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterton Medical Centre

35 Union Lane,

Cambridge

CB4 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Support Occupational Therapists in assessing patients' functional abilities, independence, and rehabilitation potential.
2. Deliver delegated Occupational Therapy interventions and rehabilitation programmes to patients, including activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, cognitive tasks and functional practice.
3. Support patients to regain independence and maximise participation in meaningful daily activities.
4. Undertake delegated assessments, observations and outcome measures within agreed competencies.
5. Support discharge planning processes by gathering information, arranging equipment and contributing to safe discharge plans as directed by a registered Occupational Therapist.
6. Assist with the provision, fitting and instruction of standard equipment following competency assessment and delegation.
7. Support patients with a range of physical, cognitive, respiratory and medical conditions, adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
8. Monitor, record and report changes in patients' functional abilities, rehabilitation progress and any clinical concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
9. Communicate effectively with patients who may have cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, anxiety, fatigue, delirium or complex medical conditions.
10. Provide clear information and guidance to patients, carers and families within the scope of the role.
11. Support Occupational Therapists with home assessments, access visits and discharge planning activities where appropriate.
12. Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in accordance with Trust and departmental standards.

Team and Service Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff and Discharge Teams.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds and handovers as required.
3. Support the delivery of individual and group rehabilitation activities where appropriate.
4. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.
5. Assist in maintaining therapy equipment, stock levels and clinical resources within the service.
6. Provide support to Occupational Therapy services across Medical and Surgical specialities in response to service needs.

General and Operational Responsibilities

1. Maintain safe working practices, adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control procedures, moving and handling guidance and health and safety requirements.
2. Undertake delegated administrative and clerical duties to support service delivery.
3. Participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and ongoing competency development.
4. Demonstrate flexibility in working across Respiratory Medicine, Oncology Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and other acute inpatient specialities as required.
5. Contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment for students, new staff and colleagues.
6. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, values and professional standards.

Physical Effort

1. Frequent requirement to undertake moderate to high levels of physical activity throughout the working day.
2. Frequent walking between wards, departments and clinical areas.
3. Sustained periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching and working in restricted positions.
4. Assisting patients with personal care tasks, mobility, transfers and rehabilitation activities.
5. Supporting patients during functional assessments, activities of daily living and mobility practice.
6. Daily use of moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and mobility aids.
7. Moving and adjusting patients, furniture and clinical environments to maximise safety, function and independence.
8. Working within busy and occasionally confined clinical environments whilst maintaining patient and staff safety.

Mental Effort

1. Frequent concentration required when working with patients presenting with complex physical, cognitive, psychological and communication needs.
2. Regular requirement to observe and interpret functional performance and report findings accurately to registered Occupational Therapists.
3. Adapting communication and rehabilitation approaches to support patients with impaired understanding, reduced insight, fatigue, distress or behavioural changes.
4. Regular need to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and switch between clinical activities, documentation and team communication.
5. Ability to follow delegated treatment plans whilst adapting activities appropriately within own competency level.
6. Frequent use of electronic patient record systems and digital communication tools.

Emotional Effort

1. Regular exposure to patients and families experiencing significant illness, disability, deterioration, end-of-life care and life-changing health conditions.
2. Requirement to respond professionally and compassionately to anxious, distressed, confused or upset patients and carers.
3. Supporting patients who may have received difficult diagnoses, including oncology and complex medical conditions.
4. Occasional exposure to challenging behaviours, safeguarding concerns or emotionally demanding situations.
5. Managing the emotional impact of patient deterioration, poor outcomes and bereavement whilst maintaining professional standards.

Working Conditions

1. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions including bodily fluids, unpleasant odours and soiled environments.
2. Frequent work within acute inpatient ward environments with exposure to patients experiencing complex medical conditions.
3. Occasional exposure to infectious conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to infection prevention procedures.
4. Rare exposure to pests or infestations including lice, scabies or other environmental factors.
5. Occasional exposure to verbal aggression, challenging behaviours or distressed patients and visitors.
6. Requirement to work across multiple ward areas and clinical environments within the acute hospital setting.
7. Frequent use of display screen equipment for documentation and communication purpose

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4-9/ C or above) Or Functional Skills Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care AND relevant clinical experience
• OR Significant demonstrable experience working within a therapy, rehabilitation or acute healthcare setting

Desirable

• Completion of Therapy assistant competencies
• Attendance on training and courses relevant to this post
• Manual Handling Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working with adults within health, social care, or rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mobility, personal care or rehabilitation needs
• Demonstrable experience working within an MDT
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience working in an acute hospital
• Demonstrable experience supporting Occupational Therapy interventions
• Demonstrable experience working with older adults or patients with complex needs
• Demonstrable experience of respiratory oncology, surgical or rehabilitation services

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently following delegation
• Ability to priorities workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Basic IT Skills
• Ability to accurately document clinical interventions

Disopsition / Motivation

Essential

• Positive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to person-centred care
• Reliability and professional behaviour
• Willingness to participate in training and competency development

Other Factors

Essential

• Able to undertake frequent walking, standing and physical activity throughout the working day
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation
• Able to work flexibly across medical and surgical wards
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Holds a valid and clean driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy General Medical Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
• Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency.
• Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
• Qualifications in Community and/ or Accident and Emergency Nursing.
• Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.
• Physical Clinical Assessment Skills Course or willingness to undertake the course.
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent substantial post-registration nursing experience
• Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled medical care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions
• Extensive range of clinical skills and experience including Vene-puncture, cannulation, catheter and bowel care, EOL
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex health needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and co-ordinating daily activities on a regular basis
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of conducting research projects and audit.
• Experience of change management and implementing change in practice.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.

Skills

Essential

• Has high level of competence in a range of clinical skills relevant to the role and patient group
• Competent in physical examination of: ENT, eye, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, skin, musculoskeletal systems and wound management.
• Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to work in a team
• Knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills and prescribing/treatment.
• Clinical knowledge across a range of long term and enduring conditions.
• Knowledge of current NHS organizational structures and policy initiatives.
• Able to delegate work effectively and safely.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to risk assess a situation and act appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify own and others learning, and development needs and actively seek ways to meet those needs.
• Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email.
• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to practice.
• Personal Development Planning
• Primary Health Care - structures and roles (overview)
• The audit processes.
• Applying evidence-based care into practice
• The principles of clinical governance and application to practice.
• Clinical supervision - purpose and application
• Managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
• How equal opportunities can be implemented in practice.

Desirable

• Able to lead and motivate a team

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations.
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.
• Able to work from more than one work base.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Tooting Works

89 Bickersteth Rd

London

SW17 9SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

• Accurate patient administration
• Adhere to Trust targets
• Data Quality
• To work strictly within the Governments Access targets for patients on an 18 week pathway.
• Ensure accurate coding of attendances is carries out in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of record systems/data bases
• Previous database management experience

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS Targets for 18 Weeks
• Working knowledge of Hospital Systems
• Experience of validation

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 3 GCSE'S, including English and Maths or equivalent
• Good standard of education

Experience

Essential

• Excellent comminucation skills - written and verbal
• Previous admin/clerical experience
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Good organisational skills
• Awareness of confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Previous admin experience

Personal skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal skills - able to converse in a positive manner at all levels
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative with limited supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Other

Essential

• Dependable with a flexible attitude to 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Duties will include assess and provide a high quality standard of podiatric care to high risk patients in the local population.

To assess, diagnose and provide a comprehensive range of treatments by various techniques and specialist equipment to manage various foot disorders.

To work as part of a multi-professional team to deliver high quality care to high risk patients within East Lancashire Hospitals Trust providing advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals.

To monitor closely and formulate treatment plans for high risk patients such as those patients with Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Connective Tissue Disorders enabling prompt diagnosis and specialist treatment.

To provide specialist advice and care management plans for Integrated Care Team Staff, Treatment Room Nurses, GP's, other health care professionals and Podiatry colleagues.

To provide specialist programmes of care through assessment and diagnosis to patients with complex pathologies such as ischaemia, diabetes, neuropathy and ulceration following referrals direct from GP's, other healthcare professionals and Podiatry colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Podiatric Medicine/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in Local Analgesia
• Health Care Professions Council registered

Desirable

• Fieldwork educator certificate
• Postgraduate qualification studies e.g. PGC, PGD
• IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of NHS working
• Significant clinical experience of managing a caseload of patients who are at risk because of diabetes, connective tissue disorders, poor tissue viability, or musculoskeletal problems.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi professional teams

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate and ability to use sensory and vascular equipment
• Understanding of clinical governance and clinical audit
• Understand evidence based practice in specific field - diabetes, vascular
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse cPrescribe, fit and evaluate orthoticsomplex information and situations and act accordingly

Desirable

• Mentoring skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Willing to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute within the team

Desirable

• Willing to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute within the team

Other

Essential

• Hold a current driving licence
• Ability to be able to travel across all clinical locations when required
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
• Should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice
• Prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of team working

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 Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire sites

Across East Lancashire sites

Across East Lancashire sites

BB11 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of 3 stages. Candidates successful at each stage will progress to the next stage.

1. Application online application form, answering questions explaining clearly how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Use the additional information section to provide information on all relevant experience.
2. Assessment session an online assessment session gauging your listening and understanding skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. You will need to have access to a webcam and a laptop or PC to do the assessments (you will need to use a keyboard).
3. Interview a face-to-face interview, discussing your skills, experience and providing an opportunity for you to find out more about the role.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

Good all-round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

For safeguarding reasons this role is only open to people aged over 18 years of age

Desirable:

NHS Pathways Trained

NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public

Experience of using a computerised system

Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable:

Experience in a call centre environment

Geographical knowledge of the operational area

Experience of working rotating shifts

Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector

Previous experience of patient care

Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

For full information on the role and essential and desirable criteria, please see the links to Job Description and Person Specification to the right of the advert.

Disability support

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at [email protected]

Please be advised that South Central Ambulance Service reserves the right to close this campaign earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note, staff affected by theinternal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment)

Flexible working requests will be considered in line with business requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

Desirable

• NHS Pathways Trained
• NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
• Experience of using computerised systems
• Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable

• Experience in a call centre environment
• Geographical knowledge of the operational area
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
• Previous experience of patient care
• Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove

Winchester

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of 3 stages. Candidates successful at each stage will progress to the next stage.

1. Application online application form, answering questions explaining clearly how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Use the additional information section to provide information on all relevant experience.
2. Assessment session an online assessment session gauging your listening and understanding skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. You will need to have access to a webcam and a laptop or PC to do the assessments (you will need to use a keyboard).
3. Interview a face-to-face interview, discussing your skills, experience and providing an opportunity for you to find out more about the role.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

Good all-round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

For safeguarding reasons this role is only open to people aged over 18 years of age

Desirable:

NHS Pathways Trained

NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public

Experience of using a computerised system

Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable:

Experience in a call centre environment

Geographical knowledge of the operational area

Experience of working rotating shifts

Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector

Previous experience of patient care

Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

For full information on the role and essential and desirable criteria, please see the links to Job Description and Person Specification to the right of the advert.

Disability support

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at [email protected]

Please be advised that South Central Ambulance Service reserves the right to close this campaign earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note, staff affected by theinternal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment)

Flexible working requests will be considered in line with business requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

Desirable

• NHS Pathways Trained
• NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
• Experience of using computerised systems
• Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable

• Experience in a call centre environment
• Geographical knowledge of the operational area
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
• Previous experience of patient care
• Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove

Otterbourne

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

RGN working in an acute environment with increased exposure to urology and surgical care , admissions , discharges , pre and post operative care, the area has a bed base x 6

Trolley area for assessment

Waiting area for ambulatory care

Experienced team with lots of different skills to implement excellent

nursing care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing as a minimum)

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training
• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Evidence of working with learners

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to support less experienced staff
• Ability to problem solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Committed to high standards of patient care
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Maintain both personal and professional development
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake estates compliance audits and condition surveys.
• Assist in the delivery of the Estates Capital, variation Programmes, refurbishment, renovations and office moves.
• Assist the team in the creation of project briefs, feasibility studies and actively participate on project delivery groups.
• Manage small projects ensuring they are delivered within budget, within scope and within the agreed project programme.
• Support the Estates Department in the implementation of the Premises Assurance Model.
• Provide technical and administrative support to all major and minor Trust projects, for example writing specifications/reports for managers and service users, and helping to put together contracts, tenders and bids.
• Manage specific tasks in relation to the monitoring of the PFI Hard FM Service Provider.
• Manage and monitor elements of the Planned Preventative Maintenance and lifecycle programmes as provided by the PFI Hard FM Service Provider.
• Liaise with all levels of Trust staff to review requirements for works to be undertaken and follow the small works process to manage the work through to completion.
• Act as a point of contact to Departments in the Trust for issues which have been reported to the FM Helpdesk and not successfully resolved.
• Write, review and adhere to Estates/PFI specific policies and procedures.
• Develop a good understanding and knowledge of PFI Hard FM procedures ensuring these are followed at all times.
• Develop a good working relationship with the Hard FM Service Provider.
• Monitor and review the completion of small works jobs to ensure they are completed to the required standard.
• Develop a good understanding of the PFI Schedule 22 Variation Process.
• Attend routine PFI Variation and planned works meetings.
• Ensure that all necessary project plans with any technical issues are shared with the relevant departments e.g. Infection Control, Fire Officer, PFI partners before commencement of any planned work.
• Assist project design teams by providing site specialist knowledge and drawings of the Trusts complex estate around the buildings, electrical and mechanical installations.
• Attend designated divisional and Trust meetings as required and co-ordinate formal and complex project meetings.
• Monitor site project works, the performance of contractors and the compliance with specification and quality standards.
• Contribute to Estates led committees such as water safety, medical gases and asbestos management committees.
• Understand the principles of H&S management and develop procedures to continuously improve safety across the Trusts estate.
• Maintain up to date working knowledge of changes to legislation, regulations, Health technical memoranda publications and guidance.
• Assist in the management of contractors ensuring that Risk Assessments and Method statements (RAMS) are in place, are of appropriate quality and approved prior to commencement of work.
• Undertake Risk Assessments, develop operational procedures, and supervise the operation of Permit to Work Systems for areas such as: roofs /confined spaces, hot works, piped medical gas installations, fire alarms, etc.
• Ensure that the projects within their control have the appropriate level of sign off before work orders are placed.
• To ensure that the Trusts CAD electronic drawings records are available and up to date after projects.
• To create and maintain a library of current site as built and as installed electronic drawing records for all new construction projects.
• To be the lead for manipulating, maintaining and amending as necessary, changes to CAD base drawings and all manual/ electronic information.
• Ensure final accounts are not settled until all work has been completed, inspected and approved.
• Undertake audits of space utilisation against occupancy information.
• Develop a technical understanding of Procure 22 and Major Capital procurement processes including design and management.
• Where required, act as the site Authorised Person in several disciplines subject to the correct level of training.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake training as required to develop their knowledge and skills for taking on additional duties and responsibilities in the future

Person Specification

must include

Essential

• Degree or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experience in either construction, architectural technology, building surveying, building services engineering or Healthcare Maintenance.
• Contract and performance management skills including managing third party service providers.
• Contract or minor works/project management experience
• A sound working knowledge of relevant HTMs
• Can Demonstrate good communication and relationship skills while dealing with clinical and non-clinical staff, senior managers and contractors.

Desirable

• Relevant project management qualification.
• Experience using a CAFM system
• Working knowledge of a PFI Contract and an understanding of the PFI Schedule 22 Variation Process

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across ELHT sites

Blackburn

BB23HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of problems within the specialist area. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.
• To take a role in supervision and teaching of junior qualified therapists and assistants within clinical specialty.
• To take a role in supervision and teaching of undergraduate students.
• To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice.
• To work flexibly over 7-day period, as the service requires.

Clinical

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To abide by relevant Profession's Code of Professional Conduct. Carry out assessments and treatments of patients with varying degrees of disability on a daily basis, using moderate physical effort. This may involve moving and handling patients and equipment.
• To conduct comprehensive assessments including activities of daily living assessments, and cognitive assessments.
• To ensure methods of treatment, its frequency and review are appropriate to specialist area and within the priorities of the Service.
• To plan and implement therapy intervention with the involvement of patients/carers, to facilitate independence, and to liaise closely with the wider MDT in planning discharge from A&E.
• To prescribe and instruct patients/carers in the safe use of equipment following assessment.
• To prescribe and organise minor adaptations to patients homes following assessment.
• To arrange for the supply of equipment and identify the need for major adaptations as defined under the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation, liaising with the Social Services Department.
• Frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions on a regular/daily basis, e.g. bodily fluids, urine, faeces, blood and vomit and occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression.
• Frequent concentration is required to analyse patient documentation and carry outpatient assessments and treatments.

Professional

• To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of the Therapy Team on a day-to-day basis.
• To be professionally responsible for the efficient organisation of own caseloadproviding a high standard of clinical care.
• To represent Therapy interests at meetings as agreed with the Therapy Service Manager and advise of any such meetings where attendance might be appropriate.
• To contribute to the Therapy Services Clinical Governance Strategy to ensure the quality of service delivered, including Evidence Based Practice, audit, risk management and patient focussed care.
• To ensure that all client intervention is documented in a timely, objective and confidential manner via Multi-disciplinary Care Plan, Medical Notes and specific Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy reports, according to departmental and Trust Policy.
• To attend multi-disciplinary case conferences/planning meetings to give feedback regarding Therapy intervention.
• To undertake an active role in the maintenance and development of fieldwork education placements for Therapy students, and to supervise students on placement.
• To carry out the supervision and appraisal of Therapy Support staff.
• To undertake education of other disciplines about Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy, as required, in liaison with the Therapy Service Manager and other colleagues.
• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
• To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice and incorporate new developments into your specialist area of work.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively, efficiently and autonomously with regard to clinical priorities and time availability.
• To attend and participate in in-service training programmes, individual training sessions and external courses as expected and/or identified at Individual Performance Review, and to undertake reflective practice.
• To have specialist knowledge and skills in the use and application of relevant equipment and to be responsible for your own safe and competent use of all that equipment, aids and appliances and that of more junior staff, support workers and students within your team.
• To ensure that your own practice meets the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice.

Organisational

• To undertake, as directed, the collection of activity data to enable the Trust to monitor its performance.
• To ensure safe systems of work and ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Safety Executive regulations and Therapy Service policies by staff.
• To maintain and review current policies and procedures within the department including the development of new policies in conjunction with the Therapy Service Manager and senior colleagues.
• To work with the Therapy Service Manager and senior colleagues to undertake regular review of service provision, implementation of appropriate change and the formulation and delivery of strategies for the further development of the Therapy Team.
• To undertake any other duties delegated by the Therapy Services Manager/Professional Team lead commensurate with the grade and experience of the post holder.

Communication

• To deal sensitively with patients and relatives who have high levels of anxiety and occasional aggression caused by frustration, trauma, disability, pain or impaired ability to understand or communicate and to enable patients to come to terms with chronic disability, on a frequent basis.
• To ensure beneficial and positive communication with clients, their families/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs and promoting user involvement/decision making.
• To use a range of highly developed verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, such as those who are sensory impaired, dysphasic or have some degree of confusion or dementia.
• To deliver presentations and training at Therapy and multi-disciplinary training events and on an individual basis.

Relationships

Internal:

• Patients and Carers
• Multi- Disciplinary Team Members
• Therapy Team Colleagues

External:

• Social Services Colleagues
• Statutory and Voluntary Agencies
• Ambulance services
• Primary Care/GPs

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Acute NHS experience
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience
• Previous experience in specialist clinical area
• Band 5 rotational experience
• Involvement in audit
• Supervisory experience
• Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses

Desirable

• BAOT
• Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Therapy Services, George Eliot NHS Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please see the full person specification on the right hand side.

Qualifications

Essential

• Ist Level NMC registration.
• Qualification-Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Degree- Health Visitor /School Nurse.

Desirable

• Qualification at Masters level.

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

Devon County Council

Address

Kennaway Centre

Victoria Road

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 1DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task and Responsibilities Undertaking copy/audio typing and word processing support to the team forthe provision of required client related reports, letters, discharge summariesetc, including legal documentation, whilst prioritising work- load and meetingdeadlines. Dealing with incoming correspondence on a daily basis, distributing andtaking appropriate action as necessary and ensuring urgent items are broughtto the attention of a member of the team. Preparing and presenting any statistical returns as necessary. Undertake any administrative procedures required to support the team,e.g. arrange medical staff & practitioner rotas organise meetings. Implementing and maintaining effective client filing systems, ensuring clientrecords are safe, confidential, up to date and accessible. Attending and participating in meetings. Minute meetings e.g. case conferences/professional meetings and teammeetings as required, distributing as appropriate and taking administrativefollow-up acting on own initiative. Undertaking administrative duties, e.g. diary management, photocopying,faxing, monitoring stationery/clinical items and ordering as necessary. Using electronic clinical record system (SystmOne), email, intranet,Internet and Microsoft packages as required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Administration 2 years

Desirable

• Prison Administration Experience

Experience

Essential

• Minute taking 1 YEAR

Desirable

• Minute taking course

Experience

Essential

• Systm 1 Experience

Desirable

• Excel experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP YOI ISIS

Western Way

London

SE28 0NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience required to fulfill the requirements of the post

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential 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

Ward 11 Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Masters pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy)

Desirable

• Experience working in a mental health inpatient service is beneficial

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Old North Road

Royston

Hertfordshire

SG8 5JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-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

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential 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

Llangollen Health Centre

Llangollen

LL20 8RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

• To carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff.
• To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care to service users activities and leisure, providing details of mental state and risk factors.
• To work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional.

See attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner
• Willing to work towards Level 3 Health Care

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to complete Trust's Care Certificate
• NVQ in Health and Social Care and/or experience of working in a care environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dunes & Pine Ward, Hartley Hospital

1B Curzon road

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a caring, informative and professional service to patients and others with regard to appointments, queries and other information, supporting the all-round care that patients receive at our surgeries. Key tasks include:

Booking patient appointments with GPs or other Health Professionals using the practice appointments system and in accordance with practice guidelines.

Explaining practice arrangements to new patients who register with the practice both on a permanent or temporary basis.

Responding to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors.

Entering requests for home visits onto Visit screen, detailing all relevant information and inform the Duty Doctor where necessary

Advise patients of appropriate charges for Non-NHS Services, accept payment and issue receipts.

To receive incoming and initiate outgoing communications in order to facilitate timely and appropriate exchanges with others, taking messages and dealing with enquiries.

The role is a key team member in the surgery and includes providing administrative support to GPs and others when required, such as:

Accepting and actioning messages for Clinicians, using the SystmOne Task System as appropriate.

Youll be trusted and empowered to support the surgery running by providing administrative support, such as:

Ensure accurate data is recorded on the patients computer records and that paper notes are kept in chronological order as per protocol.

Deal with incoming and outgoing patient medical records in a timely manner, contacting the relevant organisations for urgent or missing items.

The role supports with the smooth every day running of the office including:

Proactively maintaining stock levels in our consulting rooms.

By opening, distributing and dispatch mail.

Scan and process documents in accordance with practice protocols

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a role where many tasks require accurate completion in a short space of time Previous experience in a patient/customer-facing environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a similar role Knowledge of Primary Care & the role of GPs

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English

Desirable

• Healthcare-related Qualification Customer Services Qualification

Skills & Qualities

Essential

• Organisational Skills, to prioritise competing priorities, meet deadlines and uphold surgery standards. Attention to detail Ability to handle challenging situations in a calm, confident and polite manner A great range of communication skills to support diverse groups of people from the community, the team and other organisations, in a way to fit to the contact and individual Owns it You take responsibility for your role, supporting the team and our patients. This means that youre resourceful, inquisitive and have good judgement Personal Integrity Youre honest, kind, compassionate & fair with patients and colleagues alike. This comes through in challenging situations. Team/community Orientated You are motivated by and orientated to team success and positively impacting on others. Unselfish, supportive and adaptive. Friendly your personal and professional default is friendly. This comes through when you are calm under pressure Genuine an interest in the work and our purpose, supporting the health of our community and the running of our organisation.
• Ability to deal with all matters confidentially and an understanding of GDPR and its application in a healthcare setting Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance.

Desirable

• Problem solver.

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

Southernhay House Surgery

Address

Southernhay House Surgery

30 Barnfield Road

Exeter

EX1 1RX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nursing Level 3 qualification.
• Current GDC registration.
• CPD to be up to date.

Experience

Essential

• CPD to be up to date.
• Previous experience as a dental nurse.
• Friendly, reliable, understanding individual.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

178 Bures Road

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 0JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in collaboration with the ward multidisciplinary team, Social Services, and other relevant personnel at both the hospital and community to plan and manage timely and appropriate transfers of care (discharge) for patients from the hospital.

To be responsible for identifying potential complex discharges on/ during admission, and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team set and monitor discharge dates

To attend weekly bed management meetings to discuss and support the transfer of care arrangements for patients.

To identify and escalate delays in discharges to the Inpatient Pathway Manager.

Act as a resource for patients, relatives and carers requiring information on discharge processes, services available and all other issues related to discharge

To work in partnership with the wards, community teams and external Health agencies in relation to the provision of all aspects of care following discharge.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional qualification and registration in nursing or occupational therapy.
• Degree or equivalent in healthcare subject.
• Evidence of continued professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Master's degree in a health related subject
• Post graduate training in leadership or management
• Further specialist mental health training.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in managing in health or social care.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of assessing and providing care to people with complex needs.
• Extensive knowledge of acute inpatient provision.
• Experience of working in collaboration across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of teaching and training others.
• Experience of providing evidence based care.
• Experience of undertaking autonomous mental health assessments.
• An understanding of health and social care.
• Awareness of health service priorities e.g. commissioning a patient led NHS, practice based commissioning etc.
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the provider services.
• Partnership and interagency working.
• Demonstrable successful innovation in clinical practice or service development/pathway development.