Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Social Work, with current Social Work England registration or professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
• Attained at least Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C))
• Educated to degree or Diploma level.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent and on-going relevant further professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of post qualifying work as a Social Worker/Mental Health Nurse in a mental health setting
• Experience of working with patients and their carers with complex health and social care difficulties.
• Understanding and experience of operating with a comprehensive assessment framework

Desirable

• Experience of working with people within a social care model of mental health
• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of conducting a range of clinical assessments including risk assessments.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions
• Knowledge of recovery approaches in mental health
• Advanced knowledge of care planning processes
• Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical health
• Experience of social work assessment and interventions

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Ealing

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses to help deliver the service in Bassetlaw as part of Older People Care Unit .

You will be based within the Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Team whilst also being a part of the wider outreach service which is managed by a clinical specialist.

A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial. The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a virtual team service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams.

Applicants must be NMC registered.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 have stipulated that From 11th November 2021, all care home workers, and anyone entering a care home, will need to be fully vaccinated (had a full course of an MHRA approved COVID-19 vaccine), unless they are exempt under the regulations. These Regulations apply to this post and therefore it is a requirement that you provide evidence of your vaccination status or a medical exemption as a part of the recruitment process.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving license 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN.
• Nursing student mentor.
• Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
• NMC.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing.

Training

Desirable

• Dementia care/person centred care training.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
• Experience of managing a case load.

Desirable

• Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• The 6 C's
• Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.

Desirable

• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

Essential

• Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Can discuss issues involved in managing a shared caseload.
• Experience of working in a team and to discuss the benefits of teamwork.
• Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.

Contractual requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

Essential

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

Physical requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queens Building

Potter Street

Worksop

S80 2BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Graduate diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or IPEM
• Evidence of relevant in-depth postgraduate study or qualification to a level equivalent to a Masters degree where this is available

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 4 years postgraduate experience including 2 years in a relevant clinical area, e.g. neuro rehabilitation
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions
• Experience of successfully contributing to a multidisciplinary team and awareness of the issues that accompany this
• Evidence of effective contribution to service development including service audit
• Experience in the clinical application of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) techniques
• Experience of developing others through CPD/PDP/Clinical supervision
• Membership of relevant clinical interest group, e.g. ACPIN/CMAS/IFESS/APCP/IPEM

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Evidence of awareness of techniques of clinical (instrumented) gait analysis
• Experience of the use and prescription of orthoses and serial casting
• Experience of the use and prescription of prosthetics

Skills

Essential

• Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to manage own & other's time, workload and caseload effectively
• Ability to facilitate learning in others
• Ability to use effective written & verbal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
• Competent computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office
• Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using evidence base practice and clinical networks
• Self directed approach to learning and development
• Ability to prepare and give computer aided oral presentations to clinical colleagues and students

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and clinical decision making in the area of neuro-rehabilitation
• Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of gait
• Practical experience of gait assessment methods in the clinical environment, including video and observational methods
• In depth knowledge in the field of biomechanics
• In depth knowledge of electrical stimulation treatment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to take initiative, and work autonomously
• Committed to personal development
• Highly motivated and able to motivate others
• Flexible and able to cope with change and influence change
• Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
• Able to demonstrate a patient / client centred approach

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory clearance at enhanced level from Criminal Records Bureau / Disclosure and Barring Service
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary hospital

Roehampton

London

SW15 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day to day basis including planning,allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self. Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward/ department Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing careensuring that the ward/ department environment is responsive to current issues. In support of the ward/ department manager will assist in the review and updateof procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patientcare through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as requiredwithin specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies

see job description for more details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in speciality

Desirable

• 1st level degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of change management
• Application of evidence based practice
• Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
• Lead role in education of staff and patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Well motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Liverpool Univserity Hospital

Mount Vernon street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DIMENSIONS

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Finance and Performance Directorate
• Senior clinicians, including Consultant Medical Staff
• Clinical and operational managers
• Procurement
• Information department
• Human Resources
• Budget Holders
• Internal Auditors

External

• Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS organisations
• NHS Trusts
• External Auditors

RISK ASSESSMENT

Work with display screen equipment and keyboard for prolonged periods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the collation and completion of the financial elements of the annual planning process.

Support the production of all monthly and quarterly reporting internally / externally, ensuring that all reporting timetables and deadlines are met and that key finance and non-finance staff are clear of their deadlines and responsibilities.

Support development of internal financial reporting in line with the Trusts strategic vision for reporting maintaining a standardised, efficient and integrated financial reporting system that incorporates information on Performance, Human Resources and Workforce, Operational Performance, Quality Indicators, Activity & Income and Expenditure and Efficiencies.

To be aware of benchmarking opportunities across NHS networks and to assist the Deputy Finance Manager in developing plans for implementing best practice and new methods/models for improvement of financial management information and improving information to the Divisions.

Working with the Divisional senior management team, supporting the Deputy Finance Manager in providing financial information and advice on all aspects of finance related business, including but not limited to budgetary management, capital investment, business case developments and efficiency savings programmes.

To take responsibility for all aspects of budgetary management within the relevant Division, including monthly monitoring of performance. This will include ensuring the financial position and reports present an accurate and robust cleansed data on a monthly basis. You will work with the managers to interpret financial information and variances from plan and offer guidance & advice so that potential financial problems can be identified early enough for effective corrective action to be taken.

To provide the Deputy Finance Manager with the information necessary to support the monthly reporting cycle and assurance that all relevant financial risks within the Division have been accounted for. This will include explanation of significant variance movements for inclusion in the Trust Board Report.

To work on the Divisions Cost Productivity Improvement Programme (CPIP), supporting the Deputy Finance Manager and management team to identify and monitor CPIP schemes.

To prepare the month-end financial positions for the Division in readiness for the Deputy Finance Manager review. To take responsibility for Financial Management month-end closedown, and collating the Finance and Performance Executive reporting pack for the Division.

To support the collation of Division forecast positions on a monthly basis, working closely with the budget holders ensuring all key financial issues are considered. o To support the Divisions annual budget setting exercise preparing appropriate key performance indicators, identifying activity, workforce and expenditure trends, cost pressures and CPIPs and working with budget managers on their plans.

To prepare and review all recharges, both to and by the Division with partner organisations.

Support the Deputy Finance Manager to develop the use of Service Line Reporting to engage clinicians and other Division staff in developing efficient and high quality clinical services. This will involve taking the supporting role in ensuring the principles of Service Line Management are embedded within the Division and developing & maintaining strategies and operational processes which support effective financial governance and management. To assist the Deputy Finance Manager in working with service managers and clinical staff to make improvements to Division performance.

To provide cover for the Deputy Finance Manager in their absence, providing financial information and support as and when required.

Supervisory management of the Finance Assistant including supporting appropriate personal development plans.

To carry out all of the above duties in line with standing financial instructions and standing orders of the Trust, and in accordance with local procedures and guidelines as notified from time to time.

Any instances where the standing financial instructions are not being adhered to should be notified to the Head of Financial Management as soon as possible.

To support Divisions in the production of ad hoc business case costings, ensuring a work up of financial analysis of all options.

To provide training as required to managers and finance staff both internal and external to the finance department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or actively studying for a CCAB (or equivalent) qualification.

Desirable

• Qualified or passed finalist CCAB (or equivalent) i.e. CIMA, ACCA, CiPFA

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with senior clinicians (or equivalent).
• Evidence of experience of financial management accounts in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.
• Experience of supporting the annual financial planning and budget setting process.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial as well as financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Experience of delivering or supporting specific improvement in CBU finance performance.
• Acute Sector experience.

Desirable

• Experience of procurement.
• Experience of analysing and using non-financial information in business planning, reporting and decision making.
• Financial reporting experience in the NHS, other public sector or large commercial organisation.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NHS planning and reporting processes.
• Able to create and develop spreadsheets.
• Able to apply appropriate costing methodologies in accordance with best practice
• Ability to contribute to the understanding of financial information of CBUs and the Trust.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to develop innovative problem-solving approaches and to work to demanding timescales.
• Detailed knowledge of General Ledger systems and reporting tools. Able to handle large quantities of data and evaluate complex financial problems
• Good report writing skills.

Desirable

• Application of change management tools and techniques.
• Programming or software knowledge working with highly complex systems and a variety of information sources.
• Ability to handle complex budgets and manage change.
• Have experience of supporting the production of financials for business cases.
• Ability to make judgements, assess and quantify risk and determine the impact of decisions and actions on the organisation.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and personal credibility and integrity.
• Team player.
• Able both to lead and to support others to achieve objectives.
• Calm and resolute under pressure

Other

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
• Able to travel between sites
• Occupational Health clearance

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have attended Fire Safety Courses at Fire Safety College
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, in a relevant subject
• L4 Diploma Fire Safety

Desirable

• Certificate in Management at NVQ Level IV or equivalent
• PTLLS Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
• Fire Engineering Degree
• Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working with Local Authority or the NHS in a Fire Safety capacity
• Experience in the delivery of training to clinical and non clinical staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Estates Operations

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice on highly complex employee relations cases, wellbeing, transformational and other HR and employment related issues across the cluster.
• Deliver an operational, and business focused HR service to all colleagues and managers and is responsible for maintaining a high quality strategic and operational employee relations service.
• Support the Senior HR Manager to deliver effective and innovative workforce solutions, advising on how to maintain effective employee relations. This includes employee relations, equality, diversity & inclusion, health and wellbeing, leading and influencing organisational change, staff development, coaching and training.
• Work in partnership with the OD Team to support development and transformation to a strategic commissioning organisation

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to post-graduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development
• Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
• Experience of managing risks and reporting
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
• Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes

Desirable

• Understanding of the public sector
• Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
• Experience of creating and delivering presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement

Planning Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long -term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures

Autonomy

Essential

• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales

Management Skills

Essential

• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

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

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 Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House, Kettering or County Council, Leicester

Kettering or Leicester

NN156EY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Checking Technician

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Accredited Medicine Management Technician

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience within hospital
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of hospital pharmacy and its staff skill mix

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Computer literate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Responsible attitude
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Courteous and Respectful
• Kind and Helpful
• Responsive Communication
• Effective and Professional

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Planned and reactive maintenance of Trust vehicles and equipment

Vehicle diagnostics, fault finding and repair

MOT preparation and compliance activities

Recovery and inspection of vehicles where required

Accurate completion of maintenance records and fleet management documentation

Safe working practices in accordance with Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation

Participation in training, development and continuous improvement activities

Supporting fleet availability to meet operational requirements

Person Specification

Motor vehicle qulifications

Essential

• Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
• Must have driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Good overall mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles
• Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop
• To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electrical management and computer based workshop diagnostic equipment.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
• To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment e.g. Tech 1, Tech 2 and Star Diagnostic.
• Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard Service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.

Desirable

• Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery

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

SECamb

Address

Tangmere Make Ready Centre

Chichester

Chichester

PO20 2FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in HR, People Management, Employment Relations or related discipline
• Evidence of CPD relevant to people management or employment practice

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 Qualification or working towards
• Training qualification

Knowledge, Behaviours and Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing HR/People advice and support to managers on employee matters
• Working knowledge of sickness absence management processes and best practice
• Experience of interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures in a practical, operational context
• Experience of coaching and supporting managers to manage people issues effectively
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and information governance

Desirable

• Experience of working in and NHS or large unionised public sector organisation
• Experience of advising on complex or long term sickness absence cases
• Experience of contributing to policy development or reviewing internal procedures
• Experience of working with Occupational Health and/or wellbeing services
• Experience of supporting operational services such as Estates and Facilities or other staff groups with high physical demands

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shropshire

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the HCPC in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent. Further post - doctoral qualification / registration

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working with migrant and refugee communities
• Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs.
• Experience of a senior clinical leadership role, with evidence of leading a team and working with internal and external system partners.
• experience of working therapeutically with both adults and children and young people, and will be able to integrate this across a whole-family approach to care.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
• Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
• Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
• Knowledge of research and service evaluation methodology.
• Skills in the application of models of clinical supervision within the context of individual and team approaches.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Swan Centre

Swanswell House Norton Street

Coventry

CV1 5FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

GENERAL.

• To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
• To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required to meet the above.
• To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
• To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
• Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.

• It is everyones responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.

INDIVIDUAL.

• Responsible for engaging in the SSL/Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
• Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies.
• To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Domestic Supervisor.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
• To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the Domestic Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post i.e. changing of cubicle/window curtain blinds.

• Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
• It is the responsibility of each member of staff when reporting for duty and collecting their staff attack alarm to test the alarm on the ward area to ensure it is working correctly.

Person Specification

Training

Desirable

• General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

Knowledge

Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

Other

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
• Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
• Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
• Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
• Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
• Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.

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

Summerhill Services Limited

Address

Ardenleigh

385 Kingsbury Road

Erdington, Birmingham

B24 9SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community or Inpatient Team under your responsibility.

2.To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.

3.To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.

4.To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Careers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.

5.To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.

6.To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.

7.To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate ward establishments, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.

8.To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.

9.To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

10.To contribute to and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.

11.To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.

12.To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.

13.To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.

14.To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.

15.To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.

16.To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.

17.To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, and estate disaster.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of developing and implementing new ways of working and procedures.
• Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
• Ability to manage teams and individuals in a complex and changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
• Independently mobile and willing to travel.
• Able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, clinical settings and psychosocial interventions.

Desirable

• A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assists in the assessment of the clients difficulties, using standardised psychometric instruments, protocol based assessment tools, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and structured and semi-structured interviews as required. Utilises assessment techniques directly with clients and collects information from family members and others involved in the clients care as appropriate.

Assists qualified psychologists in the scoring, analysis, interpretation and reporting of psychological assessments undertaken with clients and others.

Assists in the formulation of the clients difficulties and in the planning and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of the clients problems in community and in-patient/residential settings.

Delivers therapeutic interventions developed or guided by the qualified psychologist or otherwise defined by protocol, for individual clients and for families, including, for example, planned programmes of CBT or other appropriate psychological interventions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).

Desirable

• Paid work providing direct care to patients in a medical setting. Experience of working with people with serious traumatic brain injury. Capacity to and experience of administering complex psychometric tests and to use psychological equipment in accordance with standardised timing, stimulus presentation and response monitoring requirements Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in highly emotive and emotionally charged settings involving conflict and significant personal distress.

Desirable

• Knowledge of cognitive and behavioural principles and how these apply in practice. Knowledge of neuropsychology assessment methods and tools. Experience of collecting research data, including questionnaire design and interviewing. Experience using microcomputers and associated software for purposes of data analysis and reporting, including databases and statistical programmes such as SPSS. An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence.

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Newcastle CMHT

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

GENERAL.

• To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
• To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required to meet the above.
• To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
• To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
• Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.

• It is everyones responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.

INDIVIDUAL.

• Responsible for engaging in the SSL/Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
• Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies.
• To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Domestic Supervisor.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
• To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the Domestic Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post i.e. changing of cubicle/window curtain blinds.

• Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
• It is the responsibility of each member of staff when reporting for duty and collecting their staff attack alarm to test the alarm on the ward area to ensure it is working correctly.

Person Specification

Training

Desirable

• General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

Knowledge

Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

Other

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
• Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
• Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
• Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
• Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
• Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.

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

Summerhill Services Limited

Address

Ardenleigh

Kingsbury Road

Birmingham

B24 9SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description document for a complete list of roles and responsibilities and the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate knowledge within the admin field through practical experience

Desirable

• QCF level 3 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

• Experience in administrative roles
• Experience in problem solving and using initiative to resolve non-routine issues

Desirable

• NHS experience
• E-rostering / other rota system experience
• Previous rota admin experience

Skills

Essential

• Strong IT skills
• Organisational and problem solving skills
• Communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description will be reviewed in the future as part of the national job profiling work that is ongoing, this means that the job description may change.

Person Specification

Professional

Essential

• NMC registered
• At least 6 months experience as a Band 6 senior staff nurse

Desirable

• Nutrition nurse experience/ link nurse role

Experience

Essential

• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• Evidence of specialist studies related to nutrition and hydration
• Experience with patients undergoing PEG/ RIG/ JEJ feeding
• Experience of working with Multi disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience with plastic, burns and head and neck patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of using a CI approach to improve patients pathways
• Ability to lead research/ undertake audit and change practice as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatmentprogrammesfor patients appropriately, depending on the physiotherapists diagnosis; using clinical reasoning and specialist skills such as use of respiratory adjuncts, patient education,exerciseand advanced airway clearance techniques.
• To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of the physiotherapy interventions and ensure the treatmentprogrammesare progressing appropriately.
• To carry a designated clinical caseload including complex patients and prioritize that work efficientlytaking into accountclinical and service priorities using specialist knowledge to underpin decisions.
• To provide individual patient equipment asrequired, walking aids, splints andsupports.To issue such equipment with due regard to safety of the equipment, and in line with legal,nationaland local guidelines.
• Tobe responsible forthe standard of physiotherapy carried out by physiotherapy assistants or technical instructors working with you.
• To undertake home visits whenappropriate, to ensure planned discharge fromhospital. Assessmentand management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.
• To be an active member of the on-call, weekend dutyrotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays including working asa lonephysiotherapy practitioner at night. ToassistBand 7 in organizing the Rota.
• Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist orPhysiotherapy Manager.
• To consult appropriately with senior specialist staffregardingpatients withproblems.
• Provide patients, families and other carers with specialist advice or instruction to promote the understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure consistent patient management.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximize rehabilitation potential and to improve understanding of the condition which will require theappropriate responseto the patients level of communication,facilitatingthe best possible communication outcomee.g.use of interpreters.
• To be able to persuade and motivate patients through effective communication skills.
• To provide and receive information from patients,carersand other professionalsregardingapatient'scondition and treatment progress.This may include the sharing and receiving of complex and/or sensitive information.
• Develop andmaintainclose working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues, referring clinicians, other members of the multidisciplinary team and otherappropriate personsor agencies involved in the provision of care to these groups of patients in the community and hospital settings to provide acoordinatedservice.
• To attend case conferences and ward rounds to ensure that the physiotherapeutic management of patients is integrated into the individual patient treatment plan and that other members of the MDT know the progress of the patient.

Provide education using specialist knowledge to relevant patient groups.

• Tomaintaincomprehensive,accurateandtimelypatient notes and recordsin accordance withdepartmental policy and to ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of these records.
• To keep comprehensive records of activityin accordancewithlocal and national requirements,usedepartmental software systems asrequired.

• Toparticipatein the Kings College Hospital Employee Performance Appraisal system and to fulfil its requirements, progressing to undertaking independent appraisals of junior staff.
• Toorganiseandmonitortheday to daywork of the physiotherapyassistants whereallocated.
• Todeputisefor the Band 7 physiotherapist whenappropriateand adapt to changing service demands.
• Toparticipatein the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff,studentsand assistants, progressing to independent supervision,managementand competency assessment of a student.
• To be an active team member by supporting other members,offering assistance, being flexible and approachable particularly during changing service demands and staffing levels.
• To ensure that work areas are kept safe and tidy and tobe responsible forregular inspection and reporting defects of equipment used and report to the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
• To be aware of the cost/benefit implications in the selection ofappropriate equipmentto be provided for patient long-term use.
• Identifyopportunities to improve the service, and to discuss them with the ClinicalLead Physiotherapist and take forward as a personal project.
• Todemonstratea knowledge of Clinical Governance and have an active role in clinical effectiveness and auditprogrammestodevelop and improve services.
• To provide teaching,guidanceand advice whenappropriate tonursing staff and other professionals involved with the post-holders patient groups.
• To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professionaldevelopmentandincorporatelearninginto current practice anddisseminate.
• To contribute to the in-service trainingprogrammesfor the physiotherapy staff, including teaching on it, andorganizingthe seniorprogramme.
• Tobe responsible formaintainingown competency to practice through CPD activities, using reflectivepracticeandmaintaininga portfolio thatindicatespersonal development.
• To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.
• Toparticipatein educationprogrammesfor schools, communitygroupsand othervisitors to Kings College Hospital.
• To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study for each rotation which contributes to service development, own personalknowledgeand professional development, presenting the project to the department at the end of the rotation.
• To attend physiotherapy meetings and other meetings asrequired,takingresponsibility to support the functioning of the department.
• To take an active part in departmental meetingse.g.contribute to discussion, take on the role of Chair, contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• To undertake Therapy Handling training andcomply withthe guidelines.
• Toundertakeany other dutiescommensuratewith grade as requested by thePhysiotherapy Manager or Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.
• To work on any of the Kings College Hospital sites asrequiredand in any working pattern as required by the service e.g., 7 day working Rotas, extended hoursetc
• To be aware of own Health and Safety responsibilities including contributing to the infection control and cleanliness of the hospital by ensuring cleanliness of own equipment, undertaking mandatory training, abiding by thehand-washingpolicy and other policies related to Barrier nursing.
• You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues,visitorsand patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governanceaccountabilityassociated with this post.
• Toobservethe rules, policies,proceduresand standards of Kings College Hospital

NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

• Personalinformation relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change overtimeand this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.Youare therefore required tocheck this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• To have a degree or other recognised qualification in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Wide-ranging post-graduate clinical experience including musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, respiratory, elderly and neurology
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development at a post graduate level, e.g. up to d at CPD portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP
• Member of Clinical Interest group

Kbnoweldge and Experience

Essential

• Extended postgraduate experience in Medicine
• Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of medical conditions and problems
• Comprehensive assessment skills and varied rehabilitation techniques
• Awareness of Clinical Governance and it implications for the Physiotherapy Service
• Knowledge of experience of admission avoidance and home first approach

Desirable

• Experience of working in community Physiotherapy
• Experience in Supervision of staff
• Experience managing students

Skills and Competenices

Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own knowledge/skill
• Competent to take part in Physiotherapy respiratory on call and/or weekend physiotherapy rotas
• IT skills, including EPR, word, excel
• Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports in English
• Demonstrates professional independence and awareness of boundaries of own knowledge and 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Desirable Criteria

Desirable

• Understand of Trauma informed care
• Qualification in Substance Misuse Level 3 RQF
• Experience of working in a secure setting
• Facilitator of Group Work or Similar

Security Vetting

Essential

• The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application.

Shortlisting

Essential

• History/experience of working with substance misuse/mental health patients
• Patient care plans
• Examples of team working and independent working
• Organisational skills/Time management techniques

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Peterborough

Saville Row

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Level 1 Maths and English via BKSB or GCSE A-C (4-9) or Level 2 Functional skills Maths and English

Desirable

• Care Certificate (NHS)
• L3 Health and Social care or A Level Certificat

Experience

Desirable

• previous health care experience in hospital setting

Personal attributes

Essential

• pleasant personality / willingness to learn and reliabililty

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Central Middlesex Hospital

Acton Lane

London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Prison or Secured Services experience

Security Vetting

Essential

• The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Essential

Essential

• Good Communincation skills
• Knowledge of Role and centre

Desirable

• Experience in a secure setting
• Evidence of MDT working

desirable

Essential

• Active membership
• good communication

Desirable

• Experience of clinical governance
• Motivated and able to work alone

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Nottingham

Perry Road

Nottingham

NG5 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will undertake training to deliver evidence-based interventions for children, young people and families within the CYP Psychological Trainings programme. They will adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of autistic children and young people and/or those with learning disabilities, working closely with families, education and social care professionals where appropriate.

Responsibilities include managing a supervised training caseload, assessing referrals, delivering and evaluating interventions, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, maintaining clinical records, collecting outcome data, and supporting care pathways. Travel may be required to university teaching, service bases and community settings.

This is a dual application process. Applicants must apply for both this post and the UCL training programme. A UCL place will only be offered to candidates who secure the post and meet university requirements.

Please see the Job Description, Person Specification and application guidance for full details. Applicants should also note the NHSE two-year rule regarding progression to further NHSE-funded training programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.

Desirable

• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, social work etc).
• OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case- by-case basis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g., PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer).
• Experience and knowledge of managing issues relating to risk and safeguarding children and young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with autism and/or learning disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges experienced by autistic children and young people and/or those with learning disabilities and their families.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• 2 or more years' experience working within a children and young people's mental health setting, for example as a mental health worker
• 1 year or more of clinical competence and experience working with autistic individuals and/or people with learning disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and respectful manner with children, young people, and their families.
• Ability to follow local policy and procedures (e.g., within a care pathway) and make proposals for change.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MHST Hertfordshire

Various Locations

Hertfordshire

AL10 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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