Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Shaq Younas Position Service Lead Email [email protected] Phone number 0113 2069425 Shortlisting Date: 09/10/26 Interview Date: 19/10/26

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Blood Sciences management team. Reporting to the Operational Lead for Clinical Biochemistry, they will be responsible for the delivery of a 24/7 Clinical Biochemistry service across both hospital sites, supported by the wider management team and other key scientific and clinical staff.

To be considered for this Advanced Biomedical Scientist position in Clinical Biochemistry candidates must be registered with the HCPC, hold an MSc (or level 7 equivalent, e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma) and have significant experience in the discipline of Clinical Biochemistry. Employment on annex 21 Band 7 would be considered for candidates with significant specialist knowledge and relevant experience, who are working towards the required level 7 qualification. Experience of working at this level in a similar role, of leading large teams, of quality management/service improvement and of laboratory automation would be advantageous for this senior role.

The role is advertised as 0.8 wte (30 hours per week). Flexible working options can be considered.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

Lead the Clinical Biochemistry service across both main sites, deputising for more senior staff when appropriate.

Lead on quality, people governance and training related activity across Clinical Biochemistry.

Lead a dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners, coordinating the day-day technical activities of the laboratory.

Contribute towards service development through active participation and leadership in a range of people governance procedures consistent with Trust policies and on-going projects as part of the NPP network of clinical laboratories.

We encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss the role, and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates. For further information please contact:

Richard Liversidge, Blood Sciences Service Manager 0113 3923947 or email [email protected]

All interviews will be held in person at the Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St. James’s University Hospital.

Please note: UK Government immigration and sponsorship criteria have changed. Please check your eligibility before applying.

Why you should join our Team

Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also planned, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.

The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology.

This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country. The new pathology facility provides integrated, high-quality, efficient pathology services that homes state-of-the-art equipment and supported through a modern information system (LIMS). It is part of the New Pathology Partnership (NPP) working alongside Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT) and Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust (MYHT).

Leeds is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) and West Yorkshire and Harrogate pathology network, offering fast, accurate testing services to hospitals in the region. This is to help to manage increasing demand and support investment in new technology and developing staff to improve services for patients. This allows us to improve how we diagnose illness for patients and help to meet the growing regional demand for specialist services like heart or neurosurgery.

The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit experienced and innovative Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to help shape, deliver and improve the service we deliver to our patients across the two sites. St James’s the brand-new facility will consolidate many of those pathology services that will benefit from being more closely co-located. This means we can deliver service improvements up to two to three years sooner.

Why should you join our team?

Become part of a team that plays a vital role in patient care by delivering accurate and timely biochemistry test results that support diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.

Join LTHT Biochemistry Department with a strong reputation for high-quality diagnostic services, modern technology, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare, with the largest automation tracking system in the North.

Benefit from ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to expand your skills while working alongside experienced laboratory professionals.

Collaborate with dedicated scientists, laboratory staff, and clinicians in an environment that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Contribute to a laboratory that prioritises quality, patient safety, health and safety, confidentiality, and innovation in every aspect of its work.

Enjoy the opportunity to grow within one of the largest healthcare organisations while making a meaningful contribution to improving patient outcomes.

What you will bring to the role

The successful candidate will be an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry. Educated to master’s level, the candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their leadership abilities and knowledge within Clinical Biochemistry. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills are a requirement of this role. We would be especially keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

Advanced knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry.

Experience of managing high volume workflows within a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory environment.

Ability to ensure 24/7 service delivery and coordinate activities across multiple laboratory sites.

Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and ISO 15189 laboratory standards.

Experience of using Siemens automation and IT solutions.

Experience of using WinPath Enterprise.

A proven ability to troubleshoot complex analytical issues, liaising with clinical staff and manufacturers as required to manage non-conformances and robust IQC/EQA performance.

Experience of coordinating rotas and of line managing and leading a team of scientific staff.

Ability to develop and improve services utilising established service improvement tools.

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

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Pathology CSU values.....

We care

We work together

We respect each other

Sponsorship Eligibility

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Equal Opportunities' Policy.
• Knowledge of the National Health Service and related organisations.
• Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Experience in mental health work
• experience in delivering psycho-social interventions

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
• Crisis working
• Management of complex needs

Desirable

• Work in multi-disciplinary Setting
• Local Government experience
• Mental Health experience
• Care Programme Approach
• Care co-ordination.
• Experience of working with Older people with mental health problems

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses

Desirable

• Continuing post qualification Mental health training
• Experience of working with People with mental health problems

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the previous Care Programme Approach (replaced with Dialog+) and ability to fulfil Lead professional role.
• Assessment and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise work.
• Range of intervention skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Evidence of co-ordinating /planning interagency approaches to mental health care.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings High standards of literacy and IT skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill road Hospital site

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) T or Diploma of College of Radiographers DCR(T) Or Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy
• Radiotherapy patients On-treatment review qualification or working towards
• Supplementary/Independent prescriber or willing to work towards the qualification
• Advanced communication skills

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Leadership qualification
• Counselling skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with wide range of radiotherapy techniques e.g IMRT, SABR
• Experience of reviewing radiotherapy patients
• Ability to assess radiotherapy patients in a holistic way
• Experience of working with Patient Specific directions or equivalent
• Experience of using tool to assess holistic needs e.g distress thermometer
• A thorough and detailed knowledge of principles and concepts underpinning a wide range or radiotherapy techniques
• Sound practical ability
• Knowledge and understanding of current oncology issues
• Knowledge of radiotherapy side effects
• Knowledge of drugs to treat radiotherapy side effects
• Knowledge of Research and Development and audit
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of issues in relation to radiographer prescribing

Desirable

• Experience of audit
• Experience of research and development

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Excellent decision making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills e.g assertiveness, problem solving skills
• Excellent patient care
• Leadership skills
• IT skills
• Teaching skills

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh to Level 1
• Supervisory skills - radiographers and students
• Mentoring skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre - Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit

Nevill Hall Hospital

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Reliable and flexible team player
• Professional and patient-focused attitude

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A*-C in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• IT Qualification/ Course

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role
• Good data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS or healthcare administration 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• A comprehensive secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSE's
• Evidence of further education beyond
• A level or equivalent work experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of further education

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of administration procedures and experience of using multiple and complex IT systems
• Management of complex administrative process
• Proven ability in managing people, process, quality and productivity
• Understanding of the health and social care environment

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS environment
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary team members
• Experience of working with senior clinical staff
• Knowledge and understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times framework, Cancer Outcomes and Services Dataset and National Cancer Audit Datasets

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of providing excellent customer service

Desirable

• Understanding of Somerset Cancer Registry
• Understanding of CERNER Patient Administration System
• Microsoft Office Skills knowledge and 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The receipt, checking for quality, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
• Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.
• Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.
• Preparation and dispatch of meals.
• Service of food in restaurant.
• Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.
• The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register
• Awareness of appropriate image/appearance to suit service needs.
• To be self reliant.
• To be flexible in their working arrangements to cover for holidays and sickness and work all areas of the Catering Department when required.
• Cleaning of premises and equipment to the required standard.
• Ensures compliance with the Food Hygiene Policy and the Codes of Practice. Work in such a manner that does not contravene the Health and Safety procedures of the Hospital and the Hotel Services Department.
• Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, hygiene, fire drills, the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other such courses as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department

(This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.)

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or 2
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Training
• Cash handling 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Lane

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for the full job description and person specification for all details of the post.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through education, research or formal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of further relevant study in health inequalities / EDI

Experience

Essential

• Deep and broad up to date knowledge and understanding of EDI with significant senior level experience designing, delivering and evaluating effective EDI activities.
• Experience of working across a complex organisation to delivery cultural change across a range of activities projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable experience of establishing departmental objectives, plans and service standards and monitoring performance against those objectives.
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages including Office, excel, access, word, PowerPoint.
• Experience engaging with communities/patients/carers to listen, learn and influence change.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the NHS and wider healthcare system

Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of the current equality legislation, including knowledge of best EDI practice.
• Knowledge of WRES; WDES and other key reporting requirements of the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable diplomacy and discretion, able to work closely with stakeholders including very senior leaders.
• Proven ability to influence and inspire at all levels and across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrable persuasion and influencing skills to foster and maintain key relationships and networks at all levels.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, with prove ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing, varying the communication style to fit the audience and engaging and inspiring people at all levels.
• Able to deal with conflicting demands and make timely decisions and actions.
• Able to gather, interpret and apply data and metrics.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Actively promoted and role modelled positive leadership behaviours, encouraging and supporting individual and team development and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• lling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care Trust HQ

225 Old Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.

A relocation package of up to £1,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here: hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Facilitator/Mentorship course, ENB 998 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
• Relevant diploma/degree.
• APLS trained or willing to undertake.

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

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang Road

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to participate in audit projects and must also demonstrate a strong commitment to training and clinical supervision. You will be expected to help maintain a stimulating learning environment including involvement in the in-service training programme.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care

Be able to carry out complex holistic assessments

Make prompt clinically reasoned decisions

Participate in the discharge planning process

Supervise staff within the team and students on placement

Have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience

Have evidence of post graduate training

Be able to work flexibly and adapt to changing working patterns as required.

Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills in this specialist area

In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer a friendly and welcoming team and all the support and continuing professional development you will need to make a difference to patients and staff. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and themselves. Clinical Governance, research and audit activities are encouraged within the service.

All posts are subjected to Enhanced CRB checks the cost to be paid by the individual.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
• awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous professional development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Balancing all aspects of the job role.
• Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.
• Promoting Occupational Therapy in the service and keeping an occupational focus at the centre of practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge commensurate to a higher level of professional practice.
• To ensure assessment of service users and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of function, strengths, capabilities and occupational needs.
• To work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises occupational engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.
• To act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards
• To demonstrate clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and approved quality improvement initiatives

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

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registration with HCPC
• Recognised Occupational Therapist Professional Qualification
• Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously

Desirable

• Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.
• Experience in clinical practice, holding a range of experience within a variety of settings
• Experience of being involved in service developments or audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others

Desirable

• Ability to use technology such as Teams, Email, BI and RIO
• Experience of supervisory practices including OT students, junior staff, and group supervisions

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team
• Supervisory and appraisal skills
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others

Desirable

• An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice
• Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Teams and RIO, and to access Internet resources
• Experience of use of outcome measures and data to demonstrate efficacy to an MDT

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Ash Eton

Ash Eton, Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• RMN qualification
• Have a passion for working with people of Older Age.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• A desire to work and be part of a friendly and supportive team striving to offer the best service to our patients.

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

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

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

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Suzanne Wilson on 0118 904 3100 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC Registration

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel betweenmultipleTrust sitesand non-Trust locations,including patient homes, some of whichmay not be easily accessiblevia public transport

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcroft House, Rooke's Way, Thatcham RG18 3HR

Thatcham

RG18 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and verbal and written communication skills, this is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information.
• The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important.
• NHS experience isnotessential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements

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

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank holidays
• Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
• Realistic flexible working options

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trustis creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services, which are underpinned by our Trust values.

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

• 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knoweldge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer Skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Ability to work the shifts Monday-Friday 13.00-18.00
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good standard of communication written and spoken English

Desirable

• Understanding of COSHH
• Understanding of the NHS Cleaning 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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Greenacres , Dartford

Bow Arrow lane

Dartford

DA2 6PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems, including tanks, calorifiers, booster pumps, TMVs and pipework.
• Carrying out water hygiene monitoring, temperature checks, flushing regimes, outlet descaling and disinfection.
• Managing reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance across the estate.
• Supporting the Water Safety Plan and Legionella compliance program
• Assisting with Legionella risk assessments and action management.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records using CAFM systems.
• Liaising with specialist contractors and water treatment providers.
• Participating in the Estates on-call rota.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for a skilled plumbing professional with a strong understanding of water hygiene and healthcare compliance.
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Legionella Awareness Training (City & Guilds, BOHS W3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01 and ACOP L8.
• Minimum three years' plumbing maintenance experience within a commercial or healthcare environment.
• Experience carrying out water hygiene monitoring and temperature logging.
• Strong knowledge of Legionella control, HSG274 and water safety requirements.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Basic food hygiene certificate
• City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Intermediate food hygiene certificate
• City and Guilds 706/3
• Computer literate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of large scale food production
• Ability to work autonomously
• HACCP, COSHH
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS Catering environment
• Knowledge of legislation - The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Effective team member with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work
• Attention to detail
• Agility to change work pace to meet needs of service.
• Ability to make judgements unaided and to work pro-actively.

Other role specific requirements

Essential

• Professional manner and organised approach
• Enthusiastic, determined and assertive
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required
• High levels of personal hygiene
• Physically fit

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winchester

Winchester

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality improvement lead to play an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the CE ICB to deliver the organisations strategic and operational priorities. This is a senior post with responsibility in driving forward and delivering quality improvement within defined priority programmes and project areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership and matrix working, alongside the ability to expertly contribute to system improvement.

The role also requires the successful postholder to work as part of a team and competently lead, teach and train staff in the tools, methods, measures, and techniques of quality improvement and contribute to shifts in delivering a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by curiousty, learning and celebrating best practice.

Person Specification

aligned to JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oAnalytical ability to interpret complex data and use insights to inform decisions.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

shortlisting

Essential

• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

As outlined in JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oExperience of operating in politically sensitive environments and managing competing priorities.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Priory House

Monks walk

shefford

SG17 5TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
• Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent

Desirable

• Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
• Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Contributing to and working as part of a team

Desirable

• Working within a hospital
• Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
• Working within cleanrooms
• Dispensing and stock control
• Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
• Supervision of other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as student radiographer or student technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

• Experience with handling Radiopharmaceuticals
• Experience with assay work
• Competent to administer IV.

Qualifications

Essential

• Radiography Degree or equivalent to allow registration onto HCPC or Clinical Technology Degree (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent to allow admission onto RCT

Desirable

• IV cannulation

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine legislation
• Anatomy and physiology and its clinical application

Desirable

• Able to operate a gamma camera
• Able to operate a SPECT CT gamma camera

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 Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals

Colchester and Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community IV Nurse

As a Community IV Nurse within our Clinical Homecare Nursing Team you will deliver safe high-quality and patient-centred nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings

Working in partnership with NHS teams and healthcare professionals you will support patients receiving specialist Parenteral Nutrition IV therapies and other prescribed clinical interventions at home

The role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while remaining part of a supportive wider clinical team

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe high-quality patient-centred care in patients' homes and community settings

Administer prescribed Parenteral Nutrition IV therapies and clinical interventions in accordance with standard operating procedures professional standards and individual care plans

Undertake patient assessments monitor progress and identify changes in a patient's condition

Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately supporting safe and effective patient care

Support the initiation of treatment ongoing care and the safe transition of patients from hospital to home

Educate train and empower patients families and carers to safely manage treatment and develop confidence and independence

Provide ongoing clinical advice guidance and support to patients throughout their homecare journey

Develop positive and professional relationships with patients families carers and healthcare professionals

Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues Senior Homecare Nurses Clinical Nurse Managers and wider healthcare teams to provide continuity of care

Maintain accurate timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with Clinical Governance requirements NMC standards and Inizio policies and procedures

Work in accordance with relevant clinical policies procedures professional standards and evidence-based practice

Contribute to patient safety quality improvement and the ongoing development of the Clinical Homecare Nursing service

Support the achievement of relevant service and programme performance measures

Maintain and develop clinical competence through mandatory training continuing professional development reflective practice and evidence-based learning

Community Working

This is a community-based position requiring regular travel to patients' homes

Visit locations and routes will vary according to patient needs and service demand

Travel between patient visits is included within your working hours

You will need to be comfortable travelling independently and hold a current valid UK driving licence

You will be responsible for managing your working day and patient visits effectively while maintaining close communication with the wider clinical team

Professional Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse you will be expected to maintain your NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code

You will take responsibility for maintaining your professional knowledge and clinical competence and participate in relevant training development and revalidation activities

Above all you will be committed to providing a positive patient experience and delivering co

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of one year's post-registration nursing experience
• Current valid UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly within the community as required by the role

Desirable

• Experience in CVAD and or Parenteral Nutrition services
• Experience working within community homecare acute or NHS healthcare settings
• Experience delivering patient education and support programmes
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Inizio Engage

Address

Inizio Engage

Derriford Hospital

and surrounding areas

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.

To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g drip stands and medical equipment are cleaned as per cleaning policy.

To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirement.

To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks as requested.

To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.

To provide people with assistance to eat and drink eg cutting up food, placing food and drinks within reach, encouraging patients to eat.

To feed patients as directed by the nursing team.

To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.

To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.

To take responsibility for the ward catering supplies, ensuring storage areas are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy.

To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned.

To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.

To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.

To carry out monitoring of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency.

To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans, ensuring action is taken.

To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising as required for other services.

To provide household maintenance in line with local policy.

To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures.

To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, eg taking waste to the ward disposal area.

To monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities.

To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.

To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.

To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour.

To ensure the safe storage of equipment.

To ensure equipment is in good working order and equipment repairs are carried out in line with Trust policy.

To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.

To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.

To respond to requests for general information.

To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

To help resolve patients concerns and take appropriate action.

To be aware of any new food hygiene standards changes to waste categorisation etc.

To maintain effective working relationships and adhere to people's equality and diversity rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, or equivalent
• GCSE English, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Qualification

Experience / Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Awareness of basic Housekeeping duties

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Critical Care Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community CAMHS teams are welcoming, friendly and dedicated to supporting the children & young people accessing our services. The teams are busy, supportive and encouraging of new and creative ways to innovate and improve the service we deliver.

• To contribute to the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) and CAMHS enquiries rota by receiving and reviewing new referrals where required, identifying and managing risk, liaising with other professionals and providing timely responses
• Observe and adhere to the Community CAMHS ServiceSpecification, vision, aims and objectives
• Offer clinical assessment and evidence-based interventionwhilst observing current best practice, legislation andguidance
• Working within the Choice And Partnership Approach(CAPA) and Children and Young Peoples Improved
• Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT)frameworks and principles
• Aim to be innovative and creative in the delivery oftherapeutic intervention/care bundle, and offer psycho education to children, young people and families
• Manage a caseload whilst considering and adhering tosafeguarding policy and procedure and national and locallegislation
• Offer support and supervision to junior colleagues
• Plan and successfully manage smooth transitions wherethey are clinically indicated
• Seek support from the Clinical and Operational Leadswhere needed, as well as accessing regular clinical andmanagerial supervision as per trust policy and professionalregistration requirements
• Support peers and colleagues and promote a team working environment
• Ensure suitable risk management and care plans areformulated for all clinical cases
• Maintain contemporaneous records in alignment with Trustpolicy
• Work in partnership with other teams within theNottinghamshire and bordering CAMHS Services
• To offer consultation through a range of initiatives toprofessionals with an aim of enhancing workforce skills,knowledge and capacity in recognising emotional/mentalhealth and well-being needs and undertaking interventionswith children and families to achieve positive outcomesTo participate in the delivery of a range of trainingprogrammes to multi agency staff in conjunction with theCAMHS Training Lead
• Support colleagues and stakeholders in tackling stigmarelating to mental health
• Be willing to undertake training relating to the CYP IAPTagenda and other areas of development as outlined

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RMN/RN/HV/OT/Clinical Psychology/Social Worker at degree level or higher teaching qualification
• Registration with relevant professional body

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to service users presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs.
• Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with service users
• Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
• Experience in provision of evidence based treatments and interventions
• Experience in the meaningful use of Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) in clinical practice.
• Proven ability to undertake accurate risk assessment and management plans
• Proven ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Proven ability to manage a defined caseload and organise diary schedule
• Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to use electronic data recording systems
• Experience of using clinical supervision effectively to enhance practice and client outcomes
• Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as in integral part of the MDT.

Desirable

• Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to children & young people & their families/carers
• Experience in providing evidence based treatments and interventions to children, young people and their families/carers
• Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families/carers
• Experience of using ROMS with children, young people and their families/carers
• Proven ability to undertake risk assessment and management plans with children, young people and their families/carers
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentorship
• Experience of delivering treatment groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, documents and policies pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, CYP IAPT, Future in Mind, Hear by Right, Delivering With Delivering Well, NHS Long Term Plan etc)
• Knowledge of different models of therapy and interventions
• Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities

Desirable

• Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood CAMHS

Foster Drive

Nottingham

NG5 3FL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / MSc / PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Post qualification training in diabetes
• Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Diabetes and its treatments
• Communication , motivation and negotiation skills
• able to plan and prioritise own worload
• good presentation and teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• experience of working with patients with diabetes
• Experience of working with patients using insulin pumps and new technologies
• experience of MDT 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.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Governance Responsibilities

Represent the service at commissioning, contract monitoring, and multi-agency partnership meetings, ensuring the services performance priorities and challenges are clearly articulated and addressed.

Prepare, analyse, and present performance, outcome, and quality reports, identifying achievements and areas for improvement.

Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, safeguarding legislation, and service specifications.

Lead and contribute to audit, evaluation, and research activity demonstrating service quality and impact.

Embed learning from incidents, feedback, and reviews into service delivery and practice development.

Promote the voice of survivors in service design and quality assurance processes.

2. Operational Leadership and Workforce Management

Provide visible day-to-day leadership, ensuring delivery of safe, compassionate, and responsive services.

Oversee all operational processes including referrals, assessments, crisis support, and onward pathways.

Line manage the multidisciplinary team, ensuring regular supervision, appraisal, and development planning.

Foster a supportive culture prioritizing staff wellbeing, reflection, and accountability.

Coordinate recruitment, induction, and mentoring of new staff, embedding trauma-informed and survivor-centered values.

Work collaboratively with HR and senior leadership on workforce planning, capacity management, and skill mix.

3. Clinical Supervision and Professional Support

Provide and coordinate high-quality clinical supervision and reflective practice in line with professional standards.

Offer expert consultation and oversight of complex cases, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ensure adherence to ethical and professional codes of conduct and organisational clinical governance frameworks.

Maintain personal clinical supervision and CPD in accordance with BABCP standards.

Support the development of trauma-informed, recovery-focused models of care within the team.

4. Direct Clinical Duties

Maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering specialist CBT and trauma-informed interventions to individuals and groups.

Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative formulations, and plan evidence-based interventions.

Evaluate treatment outcomes using service-specific measures and adjust plans as required.

Undertake risk assessment and contribute to multi-agency risk management processes.

Liaise effectively with colleagues across health, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational policies.

Remain current with national and local policy developments relating to trauma, sexual assault, and mental health.

5. Service Development and Quality Improvement

Lead on implementation of trauma-informed and recovery-focused models of care.

Support training and development initiatives for staff and external partners.

Participate in service development, audit, and research projects contributing to continuous improvement.

Identify and implement innovations that enhance accessibility, quality, and survivor experience.

Promote co-production with service users in shaping and evaluating services.

6. General Duties

Maintain active engagement in CPD and supervision in line with organisational and professional requirements.

Adhere to all confidentiality, data protection, and information governance policies.

Observe Health and Safety requirements and promote a safe working environment.

Uphold the Trusts values and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Service Manager or Clinical Lead.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Clinical Lead and Service Manager

Partner agencies including police, safeguarding boards, health and voluntary sectors

Commissioners and contract monitoring representatives

Survivors, peer networks, and lived experience partners

Internal psychological therapies, safeguarding, and governance teams

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for ensuring service delivery meets quality, safety, and performance standards.

Accountable for reporting on activity, outcomes, incidents, and safeguarding.

Participate in local governance meetings and contribute to the wider Trust governance framework.

Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to policy and service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in health or social care (or postgraduate training and qualifications in another sector to enable equivalent levels of responsibility with the client group in that setting)
• Post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or an equivalent course)

Desirable

• Further training in trauma or EMDR; Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-qualification experience delivering CBT for trauma and complex presentations
• Demonstrated clinical leadership or team management experience

Desirable

• Experience in service development or quality improvement projects
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency health setting

Skills

Essential

• Committed to compassionate, trauma-informed care; Promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; Reflective, resilient, 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.

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Lancaster Buildings

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:Be overall responsible and accountable for all elements of the delivering outstanding care within the Community Mental Health Centre, managing staff alongside professional leads, within the Centre. This includes operational leadership encompassing day to day delivery with quality, safety, flow, workforce management, finance & performance.

1. To lead by example and secure and assure the highest standard of clinical care, ensuring delivery of all key performance indicators and quality metrics and outcomes.
2. Work within an anti-racist framework ensuring equity of access to care is considered in all care provision.
3. Understand and participate actions required related to clinical flow including optimising Length of Stay through enabling reduced delayed clinically ready for discharge.
4. Ensure all processes and policies related to quality and safety, including investigations, audits, Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), learning responses and completion of actions.
5. To put in place and monitor action plans and responses as necessary and in line with policy and Trust expectations.
6. To co-lead on the regular and systematic evaluation of care standards via formal audit or other ensuring that any necessary changes in implementation are actioned i.e. risk assessment and care planning.
7. To contribute to Trust wide outstanding care strategy formulation and take direction from the directorate leadership team on the implementation of the strategy locally, monitoring and evaluating progress.
8. To lead on the development and implementation of effective systems for monitoring and improving the quality of care and performance metrics including the care being provided and the MDT clinical pathways, as well as expected Trust KPIs for community services.
9. To act as a clinical advisor and role model for staff offering assistance and support and applying problem solving skills
10. To lead on the development and implementation of new policies and protocols and review practices in relation to new NICE Guidance.

Quality, Service Delivery and Leadership:1. To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, responsible for maintaining an overview of the standards of care and instigating remedial action as necessary.2. To ensure that patient safety is at the centre of service planning, analysis and delivery.3. To identify and coordinate opportunities for patient, Family & Carer involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.4. To ensure the effective delivery therapeutic pathways of care in line with the trust model.5. To participate in the review and management of VCSE contracts including providing feedback to providers when needed and in contract meetings.6. Understand and manage demand and capacity, effective clinical flow, taking clear action to optimise length of stay and work as part of an overall system to ensure effective Trust flow.7. To lead working with colleagues on the regular and systematic evaluation of care standards via formal audit or other methods, ensuring that any necessary changes are implemented.8. Lead on embedding digital health tools in everyday practices, and co-produce data sessions to support staff understand local performance.9. Use real time data to drive daily operational decisions.10. To contribute to the development of a proactive philosophy and culture of health care provision, in which health promotional activity plays a major component.11. To be responsible for ensuring that clinical initiatives and service developments become truly embedded in clinical practice and that staff have a clear understanding and opportunity to contribute to the change process12. To promote a culture of respect for patient choice.13. To identify and coordinate opportunities for patient, family and carer involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.14. Responsible for ensuring that quality scorecards and assurance frameworks are utilised to improve the quality of clinical services, carrying out regular performance meetings with team leaders and key partners in care15. To demonstrate clinical competence and role model effective clinical care delivery16. To recruit/develop postholders who meet the organisational standards and ensure performance against leadership and management competencies adopted by the trust17. Contribute effectively to Trust wide and Directorate research and development18. To undertake specific service improvement and development projects, in collaboration with the Head of Nursing and Quality and Deputy Service Director as required, using quality improvement methodology.19. Regularly undertake reviews of patient safety incidents, complaints, patient and carer satisfaction, PSIRF responses, clinical outcomes and care process compliance, highlighting any gaps in practice to improve patient and staff safety.20. Work with the Head of Nursing and Quality and Deputy Head of Nursing and Quality to identify specific trends regarding incidents analysis, actions to improve practice and participate in implementing support/improvement plans.21. To work with clinical teams to support identification of clinical risks for patients and for the service and implement improved plans of care where necessary.22. Contribute to complaints and PSIRF responses as required or directed by Head of Nursing and Quality. Support clinical teams in implementation of recommendations from PSIRF investigations.23. To work in partnership with the Trust Infection Control Team and OCS to ensure that the required standards of hygiene and cleanliness are monitored and maintained.24. To lead on the management of medical devices and have oversight of reviewing, maintaining and renewing equipment as appropriate.25. Fully trained on Supported Learning and Teaching Pathway practices and ability to deploy.

Workforce and Human Resources:1. To be responsible for monitoring the staffing establishment, ensuring timely recruitment and appropriate selection of staff alongside professional leads, to ensure that there is an appropriate skill mix within teams that reflects service requirements and safe care delivery.2. Provide demonstrable assurance that staff have the appropriate skills and competences and up to date mandatory training to deliver high quality care3. To ensure that the clinical practice of all practitioners providing services to patients is of a high standard and in line with professional bodies and policies.4. To provide strong effective and decisive clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of patient care is achieved ensuring effective relationships, leading and working with the wider MDT cohesive staffing team within the Centre and wider.5. To contribute clinical leadership to within the MDT.6. To provide clinical supervision where appropriate, ensuring that standards, competencies and practice development are monitored.7. To assist in recruiting, motivating, training, developing and retraining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, experience and discretion to function effectively in their roles8. To robustly follow process and policy in relation to employee relations, performance management, sickness management, and any other human resource formal or informal activities9. Develop and monitor initiatives that promote equity of care and equitable staff experiences across the trust.10. To maintain their own professional registration.

Financial Management:1. To oversee and effectively manage the budget in the Centre alongside professional leads, ensuring expenditure is managed and providing recovery proposals for reducing excessive expenditure against agreed run rate.2. Understand and analyse costs that have been incurred and work with the General Manager and wider management team to form a view and response including planning leave and managing absence effectively and working within the Trust policies.3. Understand how costs may be managed in the context of varying clinical demand.4. Contribute to the delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes and financial sustainability in the Teams, Directorate and Trust5. Annual delivery against any Directorate financial targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Work (DipSW/CQSW) Psychology or other allied professions
• Educated to Degree level or relevant clinical experience
• Extensive post-registration professional development

Desirable

• Master's degree in mental health field / MBA / relevant discipline
• Management Course or relevant evidenced Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical and operational experience in mental health services.
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
• Experience of working collaboratively with service users, their family and supporters.
• Managing change and introducing new ways of working for mental health teams.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring workforce support, supervision and competency across a range of professional registrations, the third and voluntary sector
• Experience at a senior management/Clinical level, collaborating and working to improve service delivery, leading and managing team leaders.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
• Experience in completing audits and investigations including preparing reports and delivering action plans.
• Experience of using improvement methodology, service improvement plans and using data effectively to guide the improvement.
• Partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of using effective teaching and learning strategies to improve clinical practice and operational delivery
• Experience management budgets and finances
• Experience managing and monitoring performance

Desirable

• Experience in managing teams and flow functions
• Experience working closely with acute care and other urgent care partners to support mental health patients
• Experience of contributing at conferences and publications.
• Experience of participating in Quality improvement, transformation and/or research projects

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the current policy context and the implications for mental health workforce, MDT working and trauma informed care.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies associated with mental health care provision
• Knowledge and understanding of Care Quality Commissions standards and the quality improvement agenda for the directorate.
• Knowledge and experience of PSIRF implementation and embedding LFPSE (Learning from Patient Safety events)
• Knowledge and understanding of processes and policies related to quality and safety
• Understanding of risk issues including Clinical and Health and Safety.
• An appreciation of the unique needs of patients from diverse cultural communities

Desirable

• Training in Coaching skills
• Awareness of evidence-based practice in specialist clinical services
• Knowledge of the national direction of travel for urgent care
• Able to work on several projects simultaneously using project management skills
• Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in a manner, which inspires confidence and respect from others.
• Able to identify key issues from complex documents and plan for operationalising

Values

Essential

• Can demonstrate compassion and sensitivity when liaising with service users, carers and the teams (made up of a multidisciplinary workforce)
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as team, prioritising work and effectively dealing with competing demands
• Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to equal opportunities and equal access with a practical approach to ensure that policies are applicable to practice
• Innovative, creative, flexible with a willingness to try something different
• Demonstrate high degree of self-awareness, able to demonstrate appropriate use of authority, providing a clear and unambiguous role within the senior management team
• Can demonstrate a high level of perseverance, being committed to seeing plans through to their conclusion within agreed time scales.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blue Star House

234-244 Stockwell Road

London

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Jack Townsend

Position: Senior Sister

Email: [email protected]

You will be required:

• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area.

• You will lead by example and inspire best practice whilst supporting your team to provide excellent care through the ethos of the Leeds Way Values.

• To assist and support the Band 7 to lead and develop an identified team of nurses within the ED ensuring professional development is maintained through timely specific Appraisal identified needs.

• To act as a clinical resource within the ED.

• To act as a positive role model.

• The successful applicant will need to demonstrate recent change management and implementation they have either led on or have been a part of, a clear understanding of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Key aims and objectives and a sound understanding of workforce management.

• To have an understanding of the Emergency Care Standard (ECS) and assist the senior management team in delivering this.

• To have a good understanding of relevant local and national health agenda items.

• Candidates will have to ensure a high level of timely care is delivered.

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Patient Flow Lead, as part of the wider MDT the Patient Flow Coordinator will support transfer of patients on and off the In-Patient Unit; between relevant hospice services (Hospice@Home, Wellbeing and Outreach and Frailty) and be a point of contact for patients, families and professionals to guide them through these transitions.

They will foster and maintain close relationships with key external partners and promote the Hospices services to new referrers and the public.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Act as the first point of contact for Hospice services. Receive and manage complex or sensitive information, responding to distressing situations in a calm, sympathetic, and supportive manner.

2. Complete assessments to establish patient need and link with internal hospice teams and other providers to arrange support to meet the need.

3. Liaise with local commissioners to assist in timely onward care home placements or appropriate packages of care on a daily basis.

4. Work proactively with the Therapies team to review equipment requirements throughout a patients involvement with Hospice services.

5. Conduct home visits for pre- IPU admission or review as required.

6. Support the Hospice@Home team by assisting them with their triage and transfer processes.

7. Attend and support IPU transfer meetings, bringing together relevant parties to expediate patient preference.

8. Work within and promote the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and its principles, including conducting Mental Capacity Assessments, identifying the needs for DOLs application and co-ordinating care in best interest situations.

9. Promote concepts of advance care planning (ACP) with patients prior to and on admission to support provision of care best aligns to their preferences.

10. Build, maintain and develop effective working partnerships with existing services and local resources, to develop connections and opportunities within the local Community. The post holder will need to ensure that they keep updated with relevant changes and

developments within the private, voluntary and health sectors.

11. Identify safeguarding concerns in a timely manner, work with the customer to identify personal outcomes and where necessary refer for further safeguarding enquiries.

12. Maintain high-quality data management by overseeing patient record systems across sites and, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and concisely recorded.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care role which focuses on discharge and transfers of care from inpatient to community settings
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
• Excellent documentation and record keeping skills
• Experience of co-ordinating and prioritising own workload
• Good knowledge of community resources
• Good organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience of work with risk under the Mental Capacity Act

Desirable

• Experience of working within palliative care
• Experience of working within adult safeguarding procedures

Other

Essential

• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities

Desirable

• Use of a car during working hours you must have business use on your car insurance

Personal

Essential

• Team player
• Self-motivated with an ability to deliver work within agreed timescales
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to new demands
• Focused on patient need
• Calm under pressure, displaying confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

IT

Essential

• Good basic IT skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable

• Experience of using patient record systems

Communication

Essential

• Ability to interpret information requests and support data collection
• Good communication skills with demonstrable experience to communicate sometimes complex information to patients, families, colleagues, managers and external partners
• Able to handle and lead on sensitive discussions

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

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St. Leonards Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

Dringhouses

York

YO24 1GL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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