Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Pentonville. HMP Pentonville is a Category B prison in London, with capacity of 1100 males.

Hours

This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Caledonian Rd

Islington

London

Middlesex

N7 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Management & Security

• Oversee day-to-day network performance, including security, user administration, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.

• Plan and execute periodic technology refreshes, while managing warranties, support contracts, operating systems, and software licensing compliance.

• Maintain robust business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience plans for all networking services.

• Create and maintain accurate, up-to-date technical documentation across all system management processes

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

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to interpret and advice on national NHS guidance and policy on ICT systems, services and standards, and to adopt/adapt local policy accordingly

Networking experience

Essential

• Three years proven experience in a specialist technician role in networking technologies.
• Experience of designing appropriate resilience and business continuity of networking technologies

Desirable

• ITIL
• Holding a range of professional training certifications for networking technologies

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Evidence of significant personal development through formal courses and/or experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eureka Park

Eureka place Medical Centre

Ashford

TN25 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role supports people to take control of their own recovery journey, enabling transitions across, out of and beyond services.

We embed recovery-focused language and a culture of co-production, shared learning and strength-based approaches, creating safe spaces and recovery-focused opportunities. The role provides students with learning experiences which promote self-care, recovery, and wellbeing.

As a Locality Coordinator you will have knowledge of your locality, its needs, and the services within the geographical area. You will work in a key role co-facilitating courses, supporting students, facilitators, and coordinating course delivery alongside an innovative team. The role includes managing people with lived expertise of facing and overcoming mental health challenges, and engaging external stakeholders.

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the defining features of a recovery college and the ethos, Awareness of a range of different training and facilitation methods
• Ability to teach and facilitate subjects related to recovery and self-management
• Good range of IT skills including use of excel & power-point
• Organisational skills and ability to time manage training, managerial and administrative demands
• Excellent interpersonal and written skills
• Ability to deliver training and effective learning outcomes

Desirable

• Attended Recovery College Courses/Workshops

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing professionally with people experiencing difficult situations
• Current experience and evidence of using lived experience in a work/voluntary capacity
• Personal/close relational experience of health & Wellbeing recovery and use of supportive services
• Able to communicate with people at all levels within the organisation

Desirable

• Experience working in an educational/ training establishment

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Evidence of study at Diploma Level and above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern and Coastal Area Offices

St Martin's Hospital, Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ensure services are organised to enable the delivery of safe and high quality patient care

keep all patient/team and ward records up to date

act as the first point of contact to all visitors to the ward, including patients, relatives/carers and MDT members

respond to phone calls from relatives/carers and professionals

monitor, order and put away all ward stocks/equipment

act as a fire warden

contribute to ward audit and service improvements

attend meetings , take minutes and distribute these to the wider team

ensure safe and appropriate referrals as part of the patient discharge pathway

contribute to clinical governance, infections control and ward assurance standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• ECDL
• Understanding of trust policies and procedures
• Customer care qualification
• NVQ level1/2/3 qualification
• Basic CPR/Moving and Handling/Fire/Food Hygiene

Experience, knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of PAS system for admissions, transfers and discharges
• Good Keyboard Skills/IT Skills
• Good Customer care skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Road

Hexham

NE46 1QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Oxfordshire Shared Lives Scheme supports people to become carers and provide paid care in their own home to adults who need some help and support with day-to-day life. The assistance needed can vary a great deal depending on the individual.The aim is, as far as possible, to enable people to live the kind of life they choose, in an ordinary household.

People who use the service need practical and emotional support to live their lives more fully and independently and feel part of a family household.They may have mental health difficulties, a learning disability, physical health needs, be an older person needing extra help, or a young person leaving care requiring continued support.

We are keen to recruit people from all backgrounds who feel they can offer this type of paid support in their own home. Shared Lives Carers are approved with the County Council and work on a Self -employed basis. This means that you can still do your day job if preferred or, focus on working from home and offer someone anything from occasional short breaks through to a longer-term, full-time arrangement whereby someone lives with you. You don't need to have had previous experience in Social Care but you do need to have a positive approach, be willing to learn , have a spare bedroom and be comfortable sharing your home. There is a training and assessment process and you will be fully supported by the Shared Lives Scheme.

Shared Lives Carers are paid a sessional rate . The weekly rates per person you support are £417- £568. There are special tax arrangements for Shared Lives Carers.This means that you can be earning up to £40,000 in this role without needing to pay tax on this income

f you have questions or doubts about whether you would be suitable, then please do contact the Shared Lives Scheme on 01865897971 so we can talk it through with you.

The support you could give can make a huge difference to the lives of people using the service, often enabling them to experience new opportunities, reach new goals and live their best life.

Sharing your life can change a life . and you could be just the person we are looking for!

Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxfordshire

OX149NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative/office experience
• Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience

Skills

Essential

• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
• Audio Typing

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
• Medical Terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard*
• An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview

Desirable

• Vocational qualification level 3

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to work in a team. Good communication skills. Ability to work flexibly Smart and professional Appearance

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached documents for an in-depth job description and person specification.

For more information about this role or to book an informal visit, please contact Jane Loxam via email.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
• Previous experience in a secretarial / administrative role
• Experience of using EPR (Electronic Patient Records)

Desirable

• Experience of working in health service
• Knowledge / experience of PAS
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good general education

Desirable

• RSA II typing/Word processing or equivalent

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals. Saint Lukes Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess and develop treatment plans for service users within the specialist in-patient setting presenting with communication needs and/or dysphagia. This may include those with additional sensory and/or physical disability, mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour

To be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing evaluation of clinical effectiveness

To provide line management and supervision to junior Speech and Language Therapists and/or Assistant Therapy Practitioners.

To work with and be available to other SLTs, assistant therapy practitioners and students for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required

To work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care plan

To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carer

To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomes

To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication

To be skilled and confident in facilitating group work with service users

To undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual service users

To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decisions about their care

To contribute to case formulations as part of the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Post graduate training/experience in learning disabilities, mental health/challenging behaviour and physical/sensory disabilities
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
• Detailed knowledge of evidence-based practice and its contribution to practice governance
• Extensive clinical experience and ability to demonstrate application of advanced clinical skills
• Ability to facilitate therapist, generic technician and student development through effective supervision
• Experience of working within a Learning Disability setting
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Leadership and first line management experience

Desirable

• Participation in research projects and audit
• Experience of working in a relevant in-patient setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elm ward

Kingfisher Court

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Offer a friendly face, calm reassurance and practical support to patients and relatives who may be anxious, overwhelmed or unexpectedly in hospital, helping to ease pressure and improve their experience.

The volunteers were really helpful, Im grateful for your support. Northampton General Hospital Patient Feedback.

Volunteers will not be expected to provide clinical care, medical advice or undertake duties outside the agreed volunteer role. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.

• Please only apply if you are able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per a week.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Sunday, 8am to late) you are available.
• We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.
• We look forward to reading your application.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• Are you able to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week on a regular day and time? (If not, we may be unable to progress your application, as most of our volunteer roles require a regular weekly commitment.)

Question 2

Essential

• Please tell us which days and times you are available (Monday to Sunday 8am- Late).

Question 3

Essential

• Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Question 4

Essential

• What skills, experience or qualities would you bring to this role?

Question 5

Essential

• Please confirm you are over 18

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry a clinical caseload and act as the lead practitioner fulfilling the named nurse role for a group of service users. The post provides opportunities to specialise in different aspects of specialist mental health care.

To undertake comprehensive personalised care and support needs and risk assessments(including capacity assessments)

Where necessary to administer prescribed medication or to superviseits administration and assess the service user for desired and non-desired effects.

To maintain robust clinical records and prepare reports as required.

To be aware of and comply with the relevant mental health and workrelated legislation and policy at all times.

Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.

Desirable

• ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
• Psychosocial interventions

Experience and Attainments

Essential

• Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
• Post registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
• Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
• Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process
• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community
• Experience of delivering evidence based care

Desirable

• Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting problems in adult mental health, their implications for both practices and clinical management
• Professional Code of Conduct
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Clinical risk assessment and management in a community setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of parenting literature and its application
• Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation.
• Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Skills to use and give supervision effectively
• Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment and treatment of individual, couples, and families requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Skills in applying theory to practice and ability to use a range of models in formulating community care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team
• Ability to work with diverse communities in a wide variety of contexts
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, empathic and reassuring skills are required
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situation including; staff and organisational problems; safeguarding; family breakdown; serious mental ill health and risk of self-harm
• Ability to cope with verbal abuse and to recognise and diffuse potential physical abuse from service users.
• Ability to apply practice governance as appropriate to maintain ethical and effective clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Assessing and monitoring physical health care

Desirable

• Substantial IT skills

Communication and People Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an ageappropriate level - complex, technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS
• Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others.

Organisational skills

Essential

• Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording.
• Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and Trust policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House, 21 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

Upton Road

Watford.

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Help to ensure the Service Desk attains and seeks to improve internally set and customer facing targets.

- Monitor and action the IT Service Desk queue for the team, efficiently responding to queries within agreed Service Level Agreements. Customers/Users should be kept informed of progress.

- Escalate customer issues and requests to Service Desk Supervisors.

- Assess the impact and urgency of calls to enable appropriate prioritisation in line with Service Level Agreements

- Champions a customer-focused approach and the delivery of high-quality products that respond to customers needs.

- Participate in the review and resolution of major incidents where required

- Assist in the maintenance of IT asset inventories as required.

- Be able to work within other IT Service Desk teams as required by the needs of the service.

- Prepared to undertake and complete tasks outside of their job description on an as-required basis in response to business demands.

- Undertake other duties that are considered to be within the general scope of this post as required by the Service Desk Supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 or more GCSE level qualifications including English and Mathematics at grade A to C or equivalent. Exposure to ITIL Practice Evidence of technical training to first level support.

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working providing second line support for IT Systems in a complex IT support environment using ITIL principles.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment providing second line support for IT Systems in a complex IT support environment using ITIL principles.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of supporting a broad range of IT equipment and services including desktops, printers and network environments.

Desirable

• LOA NHS MAIL Administration
• Strong knowledge of National NHS applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

St. James's House / hybrid working

Salford

M6 5FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1 Undertakes assessment of the needs of the patient and family/carers, and discusses these with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as indicated.

1.2. Liaises and works closely with the senior IPU nursing team and members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist palliative care nursing skills within individualised care pathways.

1.3. Implements care based on the initial assessment and ongoing assessments, communicating changes in the patients condition to relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team.

1.4. Demonstrates a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to palliative care patients to ensure that physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met.

1.5. Understands physiological and psycho-social processes that indicate the need for therapeutic interventions and reacts appropriately and safely to the potential outcomes of such interventions. 1.6. Communicates with the patient, family/carers, and the multi-disciplinary team, to facilitate continuity and consistency of effective care.

1.7. Completes documentation relating to patient care and takes a role in developing and improving nursing documentation.

1.8. Assesses the information required by the patient and family/carers. Produces and uses appropriate formats to ensure optimum understanding of identified holistic care needs.

1.9. Enables the patient and family/carers to participate in the planning of care, where appropriate. Assists with teaching and provides support in preparation for all palliative care treatment needs.

2. Managerial

2.1. In the absence of members of the senior nursing team, and in rotation with other Senior Staff Nurses, takes charge of the In-Patient Unit.

2.2. In the absence of members of the senior nursing team, maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitate a team approach for nursing interventions and multi-disciplinary team working.

2.3. Helps foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale through mutual regard and respect.

2.4. Acts as a mentor / supervisor / assessor to provide support and a positive learning environment to new and junior staff within the IPU.

2.5. Is aware of all Hospice policies and procedures and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that these are observed.

2.6. Works closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that clinical standards of care are achieved and participates in the audit of clinical care.

2.7. Promotes a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

3. Educational

3.1. Maintains awareness of current advances and research, and uses educational opportunities, to maintain the highest standards of specialist palliative care offered to patients and family/carers.

3.2. Educates and trains junior members of the team in the development of specialist nursing skills. 3.3. Responds to the educational needs of members of the multi-disciplinary team by imparting knowledge of the treatment and nursing care for patients requiring palliative care.

3.4. Acts as mentor / supervisor / assessor to students and junior staff and assists in the assessment of their competencies.

3.5. To carry out review and annual staff appraisals

3.6 Develops an area of special interest and knowledge related to a specific area of practice and acts as a resource to other nursing staff with regards to this, teaching as necessary

4. Professional

4.1. Ensures own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and is aware of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice

4.2. Fulfills revalidation criteria in accordance with NMC recommendations.

4.3. Positively commits to staff appraisal, performance and clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development.

4.4. Positively commits to creating a culture on the IPU that reflects the organisational values

4.5 Participates in educational programmes and specifically attends teaching identified to meet Senior Staff Nurse development aims and objectives such as leadership/managerial courses.

5. Other Responsibilities

5.1. To undertake any other such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required and to work in other locations within the hospice organisation.

5.2. Lead by example, exemplifying the Hospice values and behaviours Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant Palliative Care post registration experience or other relevant experience as a Senior Staff Nurse .
• Experience of leading a team of nurses.
• Experience of mentorship for junior staff.

Particular Skills and Aptitudes

Desirable

• Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to articulate in a clear, sensitive manner.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to develop teaching and assessing skills.
• Evidence of developing leadership skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the NMC.
• Palliative care qualification (such as ECEPC).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in specialist palliative care.
• Assessors training.
• Evidence of post-registration courses undertaken.
• Diploma or Degree level study.

Personal Qualities and other requirements

Desirable

• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and the structure and nature of specialist palliative care services.
• Awareness of the concept of clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing to undertake internal rotation.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice.

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

Princess Alice Hospice

Address

West End Lane

Esher

Surrey

KT10 8NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
• Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
• Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
• Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
• Cleaning of internal glass.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
• Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
• Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience

Desirable

• Customer Service training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blyth Community Hospital

Thoroton Street

Blyth

NE24 1DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Good working experience within ward-based healthcare gathered over a reasonable period of time.
• Experience of working with a broad range of ages
• Evidence of appropriate competencies at Assistant or Assistant Practitioner level within Therapy or healthcare.
• Working knowledge of Excel & Word Computer programmes
• Ability to work across a 7-day service
• In-Depth knowledge and understanding of the Therapy role within the In-Patient Team

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Work within a community based setting
• Previous manual handling experience
• Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff.
• Evidence of responsibility for work processes e.g. Health & Safety checks.
• Recent working experience, preferably as a Therapy Assistant level within an in-patient setting.
• Knowledge of local discharge pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum NVQ level III or equivalent relevant to Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Associate member of the CSP or RCOT
• Foundation level degree or equivalent - subject must be relevant to physiotherapy/occupational therapy
• Qualification in Anatomy & Physiology

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate established motivational skills.
• Able to produce a Therapeutic treatment plan for a limited field of conditions.
• Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work on own without immediate support.
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Good observation skills.
• Good understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to present a professional image
• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day
• Responsible for data entry, text processing or storage of data utilising paper or computer based data entry systems.

Desirable

• Role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Importance of continuous education
• IT Literacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To provide Physiotherapy assessment and treatment interventions for a specified service user group, to carry a caseload as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to develop the Physiotherapy service provision within the setting.

All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Key Relationships:

To work with other team members of both the Physiotherapy team and wider MDT.

To work with service users and carers within a variety of community-based settings across Buckinghamshire.

To liaise with voluntary or other organisations as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage a caseload, using evidence based/client principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a variety of community-based settings.

To maintain clinical records.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Band 5 Physiotherapy Development Programme and competency framework.

To gain experience through involvement in CPD activities and on the job learning opportunities.

Clinical Responsibility

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using appropriate interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.

To undertake Physiotherapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing all areas of complex physical health as appropriate with support where necessary.

To work with service users to identify Physiotherapy goals as part of the overall care plan.

To be responsible for the use of appropriate outcome measures in your clinical work to effectively evaluate physical outcomes for the service user and the Physiotherapy service.

To assess service users understanding of interventions, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To maintain accurate and timely record keeping in line with legal, professional and Trust requirements.

To carry out assessments and manual treatments of service users with moderate physical effort and to comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy at all times.

To work in a lone environment visiting service users at home, assessing and managing risk.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a desire to work with people who have a learning disability

Desirable

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Some experience of community based working / mental health / learning disabilites / paediatrics
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience in managing own caseload

Skills

Essential

• Full driving license with access to car unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Desirable

• Evidence of working alongside service users, often with complex manual handling, to support them in undertaking activities and treatments identified in their care plan.
• Demonstrates knoweldge of national and local polices around safeguarding
• Demonstrates knowledge of to gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with service users who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Computer literacy including basic proficiency in using Word, Excel, e-learning packages, Electronic Patient records and Powerpoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication to people who have communication difficulties

Clinical Skillls

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic respiratory assessment and treatment
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic falls awareness and treatment options

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic postural management

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 1 Midshires Buisness Park

Smearton Close

Aylesbury

HP19 8HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

For a more detailed description of the role, please see attached the JD and PS.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• An honours degree in Psychology with entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• An understanding of psychology applied to a mental health context

Desirable

• A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology.
• Experience of working within acute adult mental health or acute older adults

Communication Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers, and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An ability to interact with people with mental health problems
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.

Desirable

• Experience using computers for databases or data - analysis, especially Microsoft Excel and SPSS for Windows
• High standard of report writing.
• Competence using IT and media equipment

Analytical Skills

Essential

• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of problemsolving models and methods used by psychologists, for example, solution focused and/ or systemic 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher Court

Kingsley Green, Harper Lane

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.

To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist.

To provide the MDT with timely updates on service users wellbeing and occupational performance.

To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence and well-being.

Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities.

Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.

Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and their environments.

To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.

To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.

To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.

• To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
• Experience of leading groups and 1:1 intervention Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
• Functional Assessment Training

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

Unit 7 Anglo Office Park

Lincoln Road

High Wycombe

HP12 3RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of safe, efficient and effective pharmacy services under supervision.
• Learn how to interpret, dispense and supply medicines in accordance with departmental procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with the supply of medicines to inpatient and community services.
• Assist with dispensing and controlled drug processes under supervision and in accordance with legal requirements.
• Assist with medicines distribution and stock replenishment services.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy stock levels and identifying stock shortages.
• Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.
• Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking.
• Assist in the safe disposal of waste medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised pharmacy environment.
• Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with medicines reconciliation activities following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Assist with obtaining medication histories from available sources under supervision.
• Assist with assessing patients' own medicines under supervision.
• Participate in ward-based medicines management activities appropriate to the stage of training achieved

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's: Math's, English and Science (at level 4/C or higher/A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade 4/C

Desirable

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a member of a team
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office/365

Desirable

• Experience in working in a pharmacy environment

skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Ability to read/write in English language
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Customer service skills
• Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills
• Good interspersonal skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Able to travel using own vehicle to various locations in Trust

Desirable

• Able to apply theory to practical work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department

Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green

Radlett

WD7 9FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, the post holder will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. Liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service users care and treatment.

You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing.

You will be able to identify individuals' care needs. Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. Maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service users care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.

Participating in ward rounds and handovers, etc. Preparing reports as required. Acting as deputy manager to junior staff providing leadership and support.

For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RMN/Dip, mental health
• Evidence of completion of the band 5 to 6 competency framework

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years at band 5
• Previous or current experience of working in dementia services
• Expereince of supporting staff through Supervision, preceptorship and mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal frameworks: MCA, MHA, DOLS
• The ability to analyse and use data through Audit, SPIKE, FOC

Job related aptitude and skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team
• Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required
• Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of risk assessment and management
• Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Specific clinical skills applicable e.g. PBS plans, diversion
• Implementing quality improvement initiatives.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Logandene

Ashley Close

Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead

HP3 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will develop and maintain professional relationships with education staff.
• You will be on site at allocated educational settings each day of the week.
• You will provide 1-1 interventions such as low intensity CBT (guided self-help) for children, young people, parent/carers and school staff,
• You will work with group interventions.
• You will facilitate workshops for children, young people, parent/carers and school staff.
• You will work in drop-in surgeries for children, young people and school staff.
• You will facilitate co-production to support service development,
• You will help support the team in resource development,

For a more detailed description of the role, please see attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or the 'Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice' course with experience of working with child, young people and families.
• Experience of working clinically with children and young people in a setting such a CAMHS and/or within an educational setting

Desirable

• A further relevant degree qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families, and others.
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a service which has agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
• Experience in using an electronic clinical records and data collection system.
• Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, and those who have experienced a mental health problem
• Experience of working with anxiety disorders, affective (mood) disorders.
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families (e.g., CBT, solution focused brief therapy).

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare and education setting.
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.
• Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.
• Experience of working with looked after children.
• Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviour and how it may present in universal services
• Demonstrates understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological models and how it relates to this post.
• Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.
• Knowledge of educational environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children/families
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
• Ability to assess risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
• Ability to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk.
• Ability to teach others about mental health issues.
• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.

Desirable

• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the stressors young people may encounter in an educationalsetting and the impact that these can have on mental health
• Knowledge of the school's safeguarding procedures and who the Designated Safeguarding Lead, (DSL), is in each establishment that they work in.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to write clear reports and letters.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision positively and effectively
• Ability to facilitate psychoeducation sessions to professionals (e.g. teachers)
• Ability to deliver interventions to groups (young people and parent/carer groups).
• Skills in delivering Guided Self-Help interventions.

Desirable

• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with young people

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development andin supervision.
• Ability to assess risk assessments and understanding of the importance of assessing risk.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

99 Waverley Road

99 Waverley Road

West Area (St Albans & Dacorum)

AL3 5TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. If you thrive in a fun, supportive environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Come help us ensure our hiring managers can focus on what matters mostproviding exceptional care to our patients.

As a Recruitment Coordinator, youll be the key contact for both our recruiting managers and candidates, ensuring a seamless and high-quality recruitment experience. Your role will involve managing the recruitment process from start to finish, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, and making offers of employment to successful candidates. Heres a glimpse of what your typical week will look like:

• Advertising and Long Listing: Handle job advertisements, sort applications, and set up interviews for the roles you oversee.
• Offers:Welcome successful candidates by conducting their offer call and providing their offer letter. Youll receive training to assess their previous experience and determine an appropriate starting salary.
• Exceptional Service: Provide top-notch customer service to candidates and hiring managers, addressing any issues or queries promptly.
• Support and Assistance: Assist with various projects, recruitment campaigns, and social media content as needed, contributing to the overall success of our recruitment efforts.
• Digital Skills: Strong IT skills are essential. Experience using modern digital and AI-assisted tools to support administration, data handling, communication, and process improvement would be beneficial.

To excel in this role, you should be customer-focused with a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks. You should have a solid understanding of recruitment processes and ideally, experience in a similar environment.

• Relevant Experience: Knowledge or experience in a recruitment or Human Resources setting is essential.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in managing tasks and processes.
• IT Skills:Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, is crucial for this role. You will use these skills frequently to perform various tasks and manage data effectively

In recognition of your expertise and commitment, we offer:

• Flexible working options: Enjoy a blend of office and home-based working, tailored to suit your needs. Specific arrangements can be discussed during the interview process.

• A collaborative team culture: We welcome new ideas, celebrate continuous improvement, and believe in the power of teamwork.

• Quality-driven recruitment:Build lasting connections with candidates and internal stakeholders, moving beyond the quick-placement approach of external agencies. Have a voice in shaping recruitment policies and strategies, influencing broader HR initiatives and practice.

• Tailored career development and growth: Benefit from personalised opportunities to advance your career within a leading healthcare organisation. Take advantage of extensive internal career development programs and mentorship opportunities, paving the way for your professional growth within our Trust. This role can also expand your expertise beyond recruitment with exposure to wider HR functions such as onboarding, workforce planning, and employee retention.

• On-site perks: Access convenient on-site amenities like Costa Coffee, M&S Food Hall, a staff-only rooftop terrace, gym and Wellbeing Hub, childcare facilities, and a great Park & Ride scheme.

• Exclusive benefits: UHS employees enjoy a range of NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.

If youre ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact, apply now!

To apply, please submit your TRAC application and attach your CV after reviewing the person specification and job description linked to this vacancy. Please ensure your CV highlights any experience that meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined. CVs sent by email will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the applications depending on numbers of applications.

We kindly ask that candidates who have applied for this role within the last three months do not reapply at this time

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Educated to diploma - level 4 standard, or equivalent relevant skills, experience and knowledge
• Previous experience working in an operational recruitment or resourcing role including initial screening of candidates
• Able to build effective working relationships with managers and staff
• Proven ability of working with managers at all level of seniority, members of the public, and staff from other organisations
• Training delivery experience
• Previous experience of pre-employment check compliance
• Able to make pragmatic decisions relating to recruitment

Desirable

• Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD qualification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in professional field of OT and HCPC registration
• Post-graduate diploma level courses or equivalent experience in cancer
• Evidence of OT continued professional development

Desirable

• Further education in cancer related field
• Further training in psychological support approaches

Experience

Essential

• Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
• Experience of inter-professional working and multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of how cancer affects wellbeing

Knowledge

Essential

• Local Cancer pathways and treatments
• National cancer strategy on wellbeing
• End of life care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Brenton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience & Knowledge

Desirable

• Cash handling experience.
• Customer Service training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General

Rake Lane

North Tyneside

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area -paediatrics, respiratory and cystic fibrosis

Desirable

• CSP member
• Member of CSP Specialist section - APCP

Experience

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks
• Significant clinical experience within paediatric respiratory and or cystic fibrosis

Key skills

Essential

• Provide enhanced clinical care in line with professional registration, code of conduct and defined scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for decisions
• Able to work as a team player/ independently
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience working at senior level
• Significant clinical experience within paediatric respiratory and or cystic fibrosis
• Experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary working and inter agency working
• Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process
• Experience of change management and implementing evidence based practice
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students
• Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate enhanced level of theoretical profession specific knowledge
• Evidence of current practices and developments within the field paediatrics / respiratory / cystic fibrosis
• Sound knowledge of interventions relevant to clinical area
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance including implications on service and audit

Key Skills

Essential

• Provide enhanced clinical care in line with professional registration, code of conduct and defined scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for decisions
• Flexible and adaptable to prioritise workload
• Demonstrate self-reflective practice and experience of supporting others with reflective practice through supervision or mentorship
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to use evidence based practice to inform clinical care
• Able to work as a team player/ independently
• Standard key board skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, Power point & Excel

Other

Essential

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
• Professional appearance & behaviour
• Good previous attendance record

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

Firstly, you will need strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.

It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

Outline of your main responsibilities within these two areas:

Client support:

Manage a caseload of between 20-25 people who have experienced mental health or substance misuse problems who wish to return to work, and challenge inequalities and discrimination experienced by the service users.

Prepare individuals for a return to work by supporting people to understand their skills, aspirations, and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and employment case management support.

Focus on rapid job search with service users, whilst utilising local support networks to help individuals overcome their barriers to employment.

Assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with in- work benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc. and continue providing this once in employment to ensure they retain work.

Deliver and promote employment workshops, employment surgeries and job clubs to service users who are not able to access the caseload.

Employer engagement and Service Promotion:

Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and proactive engagement with employers to open-up and secure paid employment.

Engage employers to access the hidden labour market or carving out jobs where specific tasks can be assigned by using a variety of methods such as face to face contact, social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn), phone and email.

Build effective working relationships with local training providers, local colleges and external employers to secure education opportunities and paid employment.

Provide advice and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going contact with supervisors to ensure job retention.

Build the profile of the employment service and promote co-production within the clinical team, alongside raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid work.

Throughout your role you will be implementing the evidence-based employment practice Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and its fidelity approach. The model focuses on delivering a person-centred, high-quality service and results, meeting and exceeding sustained job outcome targets for people accessing the service.

Another key part of this role is the administrative aspect, through keeping accurate and appropriate records of casework, providing information for monitoring and evaluation, and recording the progress of individuals. Thus, it is essential that the postholder is efficient, responsible, can maintain a high level of personal organisation and has strong IT skills of using word processor and data systems.

Person Specification

Previous experience (paid/unpaid)

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work

Desirable

• Own personal lived experience of using secondary mental health or addiction services
• Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
• Experience and knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/employment related benefits

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• A commitment to learning about and working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment.
• Good presentation, negotiation, and marketing skills. negotiation skills
• An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health challenges
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
• Basic word processing/computing skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment or the IPS model.
• An understanding of the Equality Act 2010.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Ability to provide vocational assessments and profiling.
• Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
• Ability to work in strength-based ways.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent workplace experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brent

Various Location within Brent

London

NW10 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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