Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

• Dispensing acute prescriptions.
• Dispensing repeat prescriptions requests received by telephone calls, electronically, face to face and those delivered to the surgery.
• Dispensing private prescriptions.
• MDS dispensing for community and care home patients
• Administration of Dispensary/Pharmacy computerised system and software associated with this
• Ensuring the dispensary area remains clean and tidy.
• Dealing with returned medicines from patients
• Dealing with uncollected medication

• Handing out prescriptions and collecting charges when appropriate.
• Cashing up prescription moneys, balancing and recording
• Submitting prescription moneys to the finance officer for banking ensuring sufficient change is available
• Taking prescription repeats over the telephone and at in person from patients.
• Collecting private charges for vaccines and holiday prophylactic medication.
• Sorting, stamping and endorsing prescriptions.
• Submitting all unsigned prescriptions to the doctors, generating nurse prescriptions
• Completing backs of prescriptions.
• Generating prescriptions.

• Ordering appropriate quantities of goods via the wholesalers computer link.
• Checking goods as and when they are delivered and recording generic details.
• Returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.
• Stocking shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas using rotation method.
• Removing out of date stock from the shelves, refrigerators and other storage areas.
• Disposal of returned unused medicines.

• Helping new pharmacy/dispensary staff.
• Assist patients and colleagues with queries, both face to face and over the telephone

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs A* - C (grade 9 4), must include Maths & English.
• NVQ2 Dispensing qualification or about to qualify

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

Vale Medical Group

Address

Long Clawson Medical Practice

The Sands

Long Clawson

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE14 4PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• First level degree
• Evidence of post registration qualification in Coronary/Cardiac care
• Heart Failure Module
• Physical Examination course and evidence of using these skills in practice

Desirable

• End of Life/Advanced communication qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years recent cardiology experience with minimum 2 years at band 6 in cardiac environment
• Evidence of teaching and developing others
• Ability to analyse and interpret ECG's, Echos and routine blood tests
• Extensive experience of nursing patients living with heart failure.
• Experience of service planning/managing change e.g. provide examples of projects/research undertaken under own initiative
• Experience of running nurse led clinics
• Experience of managing own caseload of patients

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Understanding of recognised standards & policies related to heart failure.
• Understanding of advanced practice nursing roles
• Understanding of audit and research process
• Basic computing skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
• Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
• Commitment to ongoing lifelong learning and personal development.
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• o Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• o Ability to work under pressure
• o Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• o To be flexible and approachable

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hampstead

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary nursing team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

Provision of expert advice, information, education and counselling to patients diagnosed with HIV and also those with sexually transmitted infections. To provide partner notification, ensure attendance and treatment of contacts.

Identify support and available for those with associated concerns e.g. sexual assault, termination of pregnancy, sexual identity, relationship and psychosexual issues and refer on as appropriate.

Person Specification

Work Experience

Essential

• More than 1 yr experience of working as a Health Advisor

Desirable

• More than 1 yr experience of working in HIV services

Eduction

Essential

• Counselling certificate

Desirable

• Counselling diploma

Work experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating MDTs

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrison Wing, Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to CAMHS/CYP mental health

Desirable

• Post qualification training in one or more evidence based psychological therapy approaches relevant to children and young people with moderate to severe complex mental health needs
• Formal training in supervision of psychological practitioners

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience as a Clinical Psychologist including experience of working within specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) or an equivalent CYP mental health setting
• Experience of multi-agency working including contributing to psychological perspectives to complex clinical decision making

Desirable

• Experience of co-production and/or meaningful engagement of children and young people and carers in service development, evaluation or improvement
• Experience of delivering teaching or training to multidisciplinary or multi agency professionals

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Wilson Clinic

Chelmunds Way

Chelmsley Wood

B37 7TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
• Significant practical experience of first and second line technical support

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent up to date knowledge of PC hardware.
• Must have excellent up to date knowledge of all Windows Desktop platforms in Windows 365, as well as an in depth knowledge of the MS Office Suite of products
• Ability to articulate and communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff on technical and non-technical issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of LAN / WAN concepts
• Knowledge of internet and intranet concepts

Skills

Essential

• Proactive approach to problem solving and able to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and schedule and prioritise own workload.
• Able to research information using the internet
• Have a customer oriented approach..
• Must have good attention to detail.

Desirable

• Current full driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Athena House

71 Fentham Road

Erdington, BIRMINGHAM,

B23 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent level qualification with siggnificant post-registration experience at band 6 or above
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Experience of advising and influencing staff at all levels within an organisation.
• Understanding of healthcare-associated infections, outbreak management, surveillance, and infection prevention strategies.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex workload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge practice constructively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audits, surveillance, and quality improvement activities.
• Post-registration qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or evidence of working towards a recognised IPC qualification.
• Experience of developing, implementing, or reviewing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Experience of delivering education and training to multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Understanding of risk management processes and incident reporting systems.
• Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections.

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northcroft Hospital (Trustwide working)

190 Reservoir Rd

Birmingham

B23 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Through effective and demonstrable clinical leadership, the Matron will facilitate the Emergency Department Senior Charge Nurses to deliver excellence in nursing practices and continually improve the patient experience. The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.

The Matron will promote best practice in the prevention of infection through ensuring a clean and safe environment The Matrons key responsibility is to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility and surveillance.

In collaboration with the Chief Nurse, Divisional Director of Nursing and Nursing Lead and the other senior nurses, the post holder will be closely involved in the planning and implementation of nursing initiatives and patient pathways throughout the division. He / she will be expected to contribute to the divisional service development strategy.

Please refer to the job description for further responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mentorship / Coaching qualification (or equivalent experience of supervising students)
• 24 months experience working within a emergency department / setting
• Evidence Based Emergency Care Qualification or equivalent (Level 6/7)

Desirable

• Level 1/2 RCN Emergency Nursing Competencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of standard setting, benchmarking & audit.
• Extensive knowledge of speciality and key priorities
• Proficient to expert knowledge of speciality

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience within speciality or other critical care experience
• Extensive knowledge of speciality and key priorities
• Proficient to expert knowledge of speciality

Skills

Essential

• Organisation and management skills
• Teaching & facilitating others
• Articulate advanced written & oral 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).

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on all the duties and responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse - Adult Post-registration nursing experience required. Evidence of continuing professional developmen

Desirable

• Health promotion certificates Counselling certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience and ability to work within and across a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working in an occupational health service.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload, manage complex and sensitive issues with discretion. Communication and problem solving skills. Intermediate level computer skills, MS Word, Exel and Powerpoint. Venipuncture and Vaccination skills

Desirable

• Knowlede of NHS and current legislation.

Essential

Essential

• Experience of working in an occupational health service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1A Dukesway Court

Team Valley Trading Estate

Gateshead

NE11 0PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assess and holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis.
• Plan, implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Refer and discharge safely ensuring that safety-netting advice is offered.
• Triage telephone referrals, calls from external clinicians, patients and others into a range of services appropriately as required.

Communication

• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Maintain effective communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Non-Medical Prescribing

• If you are employed in a prescribing capacity, you must only prescribe within your scope of practice and comply with the gtd healthcare NMP governance registration processes.
• You must maintain your knowledge and skills and prescribe within your scope of clinical competencies.
• The non-medical prescriber is required to comply with organisational NMP governance processes and adhere to local and national prescribing guidance.

Delivering a Quality Service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HPC etc. Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
• Ensure professional revalidation requirements are met.
• Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.
• Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
• In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.
• Support and participate in shared learning across the organisation and wider organisation.
• Understand and apply guidance that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patient health procedures and local guidance.

Leadership Personal and People Development

• Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role mode.
• Support staff development in order to maximise potential.
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.
• Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas of work.
• Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility.
• Work with senior clinical and management teams to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix is available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes.
• Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
• Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process.
• To attend and be proactively involved in professional meetings at base and corporately.
• Take the lead/ develop a special interest within certain areas to allow the sharing of clinical knowledge and expertise.

Corporate Responsibility

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
• Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management.
• Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
• Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

Management of Risk

• Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
• Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Apply infection-control measures within the organisation according to local and national guidelines.

Managing Information

• Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.
• Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Learning and Development

• Undertake mentorship where appropriate.
• Undertake appropriate supervisor and assessor training, such as Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH) Standards for Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) or NHS Enabling Effective Learning Environments in order to act as a qualified assessor and supervisor for internal and external learners and trainees.
• Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences).
• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
• Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice skills and competence.
• Management of patients with complex needs.
• Clinical examination skills and competence.
• Clinical leadership skills and competence.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Change management experience and evidence.
• Highly motivated.
• Flexibility.
• Enthusiasm.
• Team Player.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
• Resource Management.

Experience

Essential

• Registered health care professional, including first level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or credentialing qualification or equivalent. V300 Non-Medical Prescriber (gateway dependent) dependent on professional eligibility.
• Experience working in an Urgent Care/Primary care setting

Desirable

• Mentor/Teaching qualification. Clinical supervision training and experience.

Criteria

Essential

• Experience of working as senior clinician.
• Experience of autonomous practice.
• Experience of leading/managing quality improvement.
• Experience of having worked in Primary and Urgent Care.

Desirable

• Experience in leading/managing a team.
• Experience of working in an unscheduled care service/primary 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.

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

Gtd Healthcare

Address

City Health Centre Walk-in Service

2nd Floor, Boots The Chemist, 32 Market Street

Manchester

M1 1PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education (GCSEs or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ or equivalent in customer service and or food hygiene, or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Working in a customer service/caring or hospitality environment

Desirable

• Working in hospital environment
• Working in housekeeper role

Skills & Knowledge:

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of Food hygiene requirements
• Basic computer skills (data input, Word/Outlook)
• Although has supervision from senior colleagues, should be able to organize own workload
• Good understanding of confidentiality

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 40 Ladysmith Building

Fountain street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full detailsand requirementsof the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Previous and current health and social care experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of GDPR (Data Protection Act)
• Health and Safety
• Equality and Diversity

Skills

Essential

• Good Computer skills/ECDL or equivalent
• Able to plan own workload
• Able to work without direct supervisor
• Ability to undertake clinical interventions commensurate to training, competency and qualifications
• Able to work as a team member
• Ability to prioritise workload pro-actively
• Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
• Capable of working on own initiative
• Able to involve and listen to others
• Excellent developed oral and written communication skills
• Able to keep accurate written and electronic contemporaneous records
• Able to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Able to travel for work purposes

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southport and Formby community

5 Curzon Road

Southport

PR8 6PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
• Assessor/Mentorship Training

Desirable

• First line management e.g., Leo
• Evidence of post registration study/continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at E grade or above
• Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
• Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
• Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
• Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base

Knowledge

Essential

• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
• Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area

Desirable

• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
• Computer literate
• Clinical Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roscoe Ward

Mossley Hill Hospital

Liverpool

L18 8BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

• Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Parkside Community Health Centre

311 Dewsbury Road

Leeds

LS11 5LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.Other DutiesThe information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.

For more information please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse and/or midwife
• Evidence of a high standard and knowledge of evidence based midwifery care acquired through CPD and experience.
• NMC UK Pin

Desirable

• NIPE trained
• Transitional care experience
• Enhanced maternity care experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in working in high risk care
• Knowledge and ability to deal appropriately with obstetric emergencies

Desirable

• Knowledge of Child Protection policy and legislation in practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with complex obstetric and medical situations.
• Able to communicate effectively when dealing with complaints and refer to appropriate senior staff.,

Desirable

• Good communication skills when imparting knowledge to groups of colleagues and students.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity within Practice Plus IUC as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the new Clinical Resilience Team, providing enhanced clinical assessment and decision-making for patients accessing urgent care services. You will use telephone, video and online consultations to assess, diagnose and agree safe onward management plans, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care without unnecessary repeat assessment. Working within the Clinical Assessment Service and alongside NHS 111 and Out of Hours teams, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to patient outcomes by providing timely clinical advice, prescribing where appropriate and supporting colleagues across urgent care services. Your expertise will help maintain safe, effective and responsive services for patients of all ages. You will also support service quality, clinical governance and the development of innovative models of care, helping Practice Plus IUC deliver outstanding patient-centred services. This is a fully remote role with an opportunity to support every part of our service as a specialist clinician to assist with the changing demand across the UK. Please discuss contract types with your relevant recruiter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD attached

Desirable

• Please see JD attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD attached

Desirable

• Please see JD attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD attached

Desirable

• Please see JD attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Hawker House

Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road

Reading

Berkshire

RG1 8BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the triage & assessment of care needs of children, young people and parents/carers who contact the SPA.

Demonstrate high level of judgmental/analytical skills when interpreting and performing assessments and care planning via the telephone, text and virtual consultations

Provide consultations & information (verbal and/or written reports) to other professionals who need advice and guidance about children and young peoples health and wellbeing, working within policies to maintain patient confidentiality, child and adult safeguarding and information sharing

Maintain accurate and up to date nursing records, maintaining patient confidentiality, and statistical records as required by the service.

Work with other professionals to promote multidisciplinary / multiagency working.

Be able to utilise the service pathways of care, sign post and/or refer to multi-agency pathways and services and/or escalate concerns when appropriate, including multi-agency liaison.

Coordinate and have oversight of daily workload of SPA, showing appropriate time management

Provide excellent evidence based clinical triage.

Identify poor professional practice and take appropriate action to address it.

Act in a professional manner at all times whilst on Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts business and demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring compliance to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust policies and procedures.

Assist the senior leadership team in strategies that promote quality assurance, Clinical Governance and quality audit.

Develop clinical skills and access training as required / directed to enable participation in future service developments.

Assist in the supervision of qualified and unqualified staff and facilitate their continuing professional development.

Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes for students and the provision of learning opportunities.

Communicate information to children, young people and parents/carers with empathy and reassurance.

To ensure that patients and users of the service are involved and to assist in providing links with the public and PALs i.e. to pick up on the themes of complaints and report clinical concerns.

To participate in service user forums.

To maintain a patient led focus in all aspects of care and co-ordination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paediatric Nurse or staff nurse with significant paediatric or public health nursing experience/Qualified Health Visitor or School Nurse
• Education to diploma level or able to demonstrate evidence of post registration experience at Band 5 within a similar community setting e.g. School Nursing, Health Visiting, Healthy Child Programme 0-19 significant
• Evidence of personal and professional development

skills and aptitudes

Essential

• To be able to work using own Initiative.
• Effective swift decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Demonstrates Motivation in Practice.
• Effective monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective risk assessment management

Knowldege and experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of guidance related to Healthy Child Programme, Family centred health care, Public Health Agenda
• Excellent knowledge of child development 0-19 including knowledge of behaviour management, weight management, Feeding/Nutrition, sleep management, emotional health & wellbeing
• In depth knowledge of NHS polices for e.g. consent, confidentiality, management of clinical risk
• Significant Post registration practice within a community setting, e.g. School Nursing, Health Visiting, Healthy Child Programme 0-19 significant
• Multi-disciplinary working/Multi-agency working including child and adult safeguarding, Early Help, SENDi, CAMHS
• In depth knowledge of clinical governance.

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Across Walsall

Harden Health Centre, Harden Road

Walsall

WS3 1ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification/experience

2. Knowledge and experience of office administration procedures

3. Good interpersonal communication and reporting skills

4. Good/advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages

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

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

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

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

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact Lucy Jacobs on 07929 804504 or email : [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including minute-taking
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Mental Health Support Teams, Rowan Childrens Centre, Foxhill School Site, Pondmoor Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7JZ

Foxhill School Site, Pondmoor Road

Bracknell

RG12 7JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whats next?

• If youre successful, youll be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 1st October or Friday 2nd october 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates to be confirmed.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

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Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ27AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Objectives & Purpose of the post

1. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme

2. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

3. To plan, supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute Paediatric therapy team. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.

4. To participate in the development and delivery of education and training for other health professionals caring for patients with Acute Paediatric conditions.

5. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems within the Paediatric Musculoskeletal service. You will be working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.

6. Supported by the Band 7 Acute Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.

7. To deputise for the band 7 Acute Paediatric team leader as required.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of physiotherapy related to working within the paediatric MSK environment
• Knowledge of a broad range of injuries and conditions relevant to the speciality
• Knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the speciality
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendances at recent post graduate courses/ in-service trainings relevant to the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of relevant clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Substantive broad based postgraduate experience to include B5 rotations in a variety of areas
• Substantive experience within Paediatrics
• MSK experience
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of supervision of staff or students including staff appraisal
• Teaching/training groups or individuals
• Decision making involving complex facts/situations

Desirable

• Rotations completed in paediatrics, respiratory, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly rehabilitation including neurology
• Experience within the NHS
• Involvement in service improvement and evaluation via project management or clinical audit

communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to disseminate complex information to others
• Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed in delivering good quality, patient-centred care to patients in the community? Would you like to be part of our well led, supportive and highly clinically skilled, Urgent Response Team based within Hillingdon?

We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker for 37.5 hours a week who is caring, committed and motivated to work within our community nursing teams. As an HCSW, you will play a crucial role in supporting the registered nurses in delivering high quality, clinical care and rehabilitation with patients in their own homes. You will be a valued member of the community nursing team and receive training and support on a multitude of clinical skills, in order to practice confidently and safely within the community. To enhance your profession, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) are investing in apprenticeship programmes and are keen to offer the opportunity for HCSW to develop into Nursing Associate Band 4 post holders.

For this position you will need to be a confident individual who is able to build good relationships with patients, their families and carers; and work in partnership with the Multi-disciplinary Team. Previous Community experience is not essential, but you will need to demonstrate that you have any understanding and awareness of autonomous working in a community setting. We are looking for people with previous experience of caring and ideally you will have a care qualification such as NVQ/QCF Level 3 or be able to demonstrate considerable experience in this field. We would expect you to be competent to work on your own, under the supervision of nurses and expect that you will have some clinical skills and knowledge.

Our Hillingdon Urgent Response service operates 7 days a week and you will be expected to work on a rota system.

In return for your commitment to the Hillingdon Urgent Response service, you will receive all of the support and development you need to consolidate your knowledge and skills which will prepare you for professional progression within the district nursing profession. We will also provide access to continuing professional development resources which will support you to complete modules to help you develop a clinical specialty aligned to the needs of the service. CNWL is recognised locally and nationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare.

We aim to employ only the best health care professionals with our teams frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy development.

As the position will require you to visit various locations throughout our supported area, an essential criteria would be for a valid UK driving licence as well as access to a car enabling to travel around the borough of Hillingdon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
• GCSE English and Mathematics level C or above

Desirable

• Foundation degree in nursing or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing care in a clinic setting
• Experience of working with older people

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with dementia or other cognitive impairments
• Experience of supervision in practice as a supervisee

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Able to communicate with people who are in pain or distress with calm and compassion
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
• Be able to identify risks to patients and seek guidance from Team Leader/ Deputy Team Leader

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Good inter-personal skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

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

Beaufort house

Cricket Field Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Qualified nurse

Desirable

• communication

essential

Essential

• teaching and assessing

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO318HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information on the job role requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical1.1 To provide manage a caseload of service users with multiple, enduring and complex mental health needs through provision of therapeutic care and treatment in the individuals own home and othercommunity venues.1.2 To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for service users within the hub in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.1.3 To provide full vocational needs assessment, advice and on-going intervention related to an individuals vocational needs.1.4 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.1.5 To apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts Research and Development Strategy; to lead andsupervise junior staff in this practice as required.1.6 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches.1.7 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientedtowards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.1.8 To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.1.9 To identify opportunities and needs for group work in the community and to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate community groups which promote social inclusion for service users.1.10 To establish links with the CNWL Recovery College; and as appropriate, deliver courses within the college alongside peer trainers.1.11 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental illness and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.1.12 To determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on service users functional ability and

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist.
• Practice Educator training

Desirable

• Post qualification training in relevant mental health therapeutic skills.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience working in mental health settings as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working with service users presenting with a wide range of complex mental health conditions.
• Experience of delivering healthy lifestyle interventions.
• Experience in assessment and interventions related to physical healthcare needs.
• Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of drafting group protocols and setting up / facilitating groups / group programme.
• Supervision of OT students / non-qualified staff.
• Experience of partnership working in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for patients.
• Experience in completing HONOS screening clustering tool / Risk Assessment Tools.

Desirable

• Experience of working in adult mental health community team.
• Experience in audit / research projects

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice.
• Good communication skills written, verbal, listening and use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, telephone etc.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of an MDT.
• Individual/group work skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Able to work creatively to engage patients.
• Timely reporting and record keeping.
• To actively supervise both OT students and unqualified staff.
• Regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning opportunities as part of ongoing CPD.
• Recovery focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
• To determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations.
• Good understanding of the application of risk assessment and risk management strategies which facilitates a patient's recovery.
• Good awareness of the principles of safeguarding and how to implement this in practice.

Desirable

• Research and development at graduate level.
• Knowledge of the theory underpinning the Model of Human Occupation.
• Completion of OT medication management training.
• To have completed practice placement educators' course.

Attitudes, aptitudes and personal characteristics

Essential

• High level of personal motivation.
• Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity.
• Good organisational skills and ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to encourage patient participation and ensure a high delivery of customer service.
• Flexible in approach.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to use initiative.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge and skills.
• Ability to take on responsibility.
• To act as a positive role model for junior 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QPP Community Mental Health Hub

7A Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

To be responsible for the day-to-day support of the office and, in conjunction with the Office Manager. participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of office practices and procedures.

• To arrange transport and book outpatient appointments as necessary.
• To understand health and safety regulation and assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and visitors to the department in accordance with Fire and Health and Safety procedures.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels of stationery and other clinical equipment are always maintained.
• To carry out a range of administrative tasks and to be able to provide cover for other administrative/secretarial staff as and when required.
• Assist the team to carry out audits.
• Provide non-clinical advice and information, acting as patient advice and liaison officer

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• English, GCSE or 'O' levels or other equivalent qualification
• RSA II or equivalent secretarial qualification
• Good command of written and spoken English

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial/administrative experience.
• Substantial experience of dealing with members of the public both face to face and on the phone.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or related setting
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and IT knowledge including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a flexible and organised manner, to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrate effective organisational ability over a wide range of tasks, eg. typing, filing, data inputting and ad hoc requests.
• Confidence to work on own initiative and to consult as needed
• An appreciation and respect for the needs of people with mental health problems and their families and an ability to deal with aggressive or distressed clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately and understand the issues involved.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.

Desirable

• Able to use other software packages such as Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to use e-mail.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster QPP Community Mental Health Hub

7a Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working with a wide range of professionals
• At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Insight into clinical speciality
• Standards of professional practice
• Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of English to O level/GCSE or equivalent RSA/OCR level III or equivalent knowledge and skills. Ability to demonstrate both excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced level of IT literacy with experience of using a range of IT applications, in particular Excel and online meeting software.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a busy/demanding administrative role.
• Provide up to date reports for management team. Take department meeting minutes, transcribe and distribute locally.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of supporting research trials and postgraduate education.
• To communicate routine information with members of the team, patients and carers. Communicate both verbally and written using persuasive, negotiation and tact.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work across a whole MDT
• Able to learn new systems and ways of working

Desirable

• Skilled in recruiting to research studies

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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