Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Study at degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of wound assessment with good knowledge of dressings
• Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the department, for example: venepuncture, cannulation, ABPI training, TCPO2 training, compression bandaging, wound care.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to organise own workload, with good time management and problem solving skills
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the 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.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hosptial

Southmead rd

Bristol

BS105NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner

Reporting to: Head of Therapy Location: Redditch Salary: £32,229.00-£38,418.00 per year Hours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.

Ideally, youll come from a background as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, with addiction recovery principles, ideally Gambling.

This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional well-being, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm.
• Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans.
• Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
• Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities.
• Support access to appropriate external services and community resources.

Risk and Safeguarding:

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.

Partnership Working:

• Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.

Clinical Governance & Development:

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities.
• Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or an equivalent qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional well-being needs.
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
• Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings.
• Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles.
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.

Desirable:

• Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice.
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Cert in CBT

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

b97 6hp

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Were particularly interested in candidates who have:
• Experience working within residential addiction, mental health, or dual-diagnosis services
• A strong understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, and trauma-informed care
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing risk, including safeguarding and complex mental health needs
• A good working knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g. CQC) and quality improvement
• Confidence in managing day-to-day service operations, including staffing and performance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, families and professionals
• A compassionate, non-judgemental approach aligned with recovery-focused care
• It would be beneficial (but not essential) if you also have:
• Professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
• Experience working in a therapy-led or non-medical treatment setting
• Experience of working with Local Authorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Ransom Road

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG3 5GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant, to join our team at HMP Moorland a Category C mens prison and Young Offenders Institution near Hatfield Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.

Hours

This is a full time role working Monday to Sunday, on a rota basis of 7.30am to 7.30pm or 7.30pm to 7.30am. Please note that you will be required to cover night shifts

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £25,557 - £29,723 depending on experience.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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

Bawtry Rd

Hatfield

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun name, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.

Hours

8am-4pm or 9am-5pm with 30 mins unpaid break

Monday to Friday

No weekends

No bank holidays

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum - depending on experience.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

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

Thorp Arch

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 7AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Lead to join our Administration team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed Prison located in Foston, Derbyshire.

HMP Foston Hall is a closed woman's prison with a capacity for 335 inmates. We are recruiting for an Patient Engagement Lead to work closely with the patients by running patient engagement forums, run events and act on feedback with the healthcare team.

Hours

Salary

This position is a full time position, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

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

Foston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE65 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience and ability to work effectively within an MDT Evidence of clinical topic training / staff presentations
• Evidence of supervision of assistant staff / students
• Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks

Experience

Essential

• Treatment of a broad range of conditions.
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service /practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change
• Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ribbleton Clinic

Preston

PR25 2TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and assist the Retail supervisor and Retail Catering Manager in the provision of a highly professional catering service at Durham Hospital and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all times

To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the catering services in the day to day operational management of food service and to ensure a high quality and cost effective service

To ensure that food safety and allergen regulations are adhered to at all times.

Provide and maintain a highly customer focused service to all usersAmand

Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst completing the required duties.

Initially deal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or public.

Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life changing events.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Industry experience within catering servicesIndustry experience within catering services

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it

Desirable

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Special Requirements

Essential

• Natural & enthusiastic staff member

Desirable

• Knowledge of catering sector

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Deal with telephone enquiries from health professionals, services users, service user families, carers and team members in an informed and sympathetic manner, taking into account mental/physical health needs, and cultural or language barriers. Taking and passing on messages promptly and taking action where necessary.

To provide and receive complex and sensitive information using tact and diplomacy.

To act in accordance with the Service in processing new referrals. This includes but is not limited to: allocating referrals, completing Excel spreadsheets and making sure all administration processes for each referral are adhered to with speed and fluency.

To create/accept referrals within the S1 platform and highlight for clinical triage. To assist with onward referrals to other teams.

To monitor S1 wait lists and caseloads and assist with the allocation of patients and entering patient details into appropriate health care professionals diaries.

To regularly access and monitor the generic email systems, responding to all queries or redirecting as appropriate.

Maintain service line databases for record keeping, ensuring accurate reporting.

Complete regular archiving of patient notes in line with trust policies and procedures.

To act as Subject Access Coordinator for the service, attend required training, and follow the Trusts policies and procedures.

To provide administration support for service line clinicians

To undertake word processing tasks such as letters and memos, reports, notices, and e-mails, including via dictation software.

To undertake the photocopying and distribution of documents, processing of correspondence and general clerical duties as required.

To maintain and monitor stock as required and use set processes for ordering of goods/supplies.

To have the ability to use the E-procurement system and raise any queries/issues when necessary. To support procurement processes for service line, including ordering, liaison, receipting, and invoice processing.

To have a comprehensive understanding of computer software such as MS Office

To collate and present activity data for service and management meetings and for monthly and ad hoc statistical returns via Tableau or other.

To assist with the training of new staff members and bank staff as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate, monitor and record the mandatory training for the department ensuring that staff are reminded when training is due (if applicable).

To support service lead with Healthroster, including recording of annual leave, absence, or sickness, printing and distribution of rotas where necessary (if applicable).

To organise, attend and contribute to the departmental and service meetings, which may include room/venue booking, distribute agendas, take and distribute minutes, and action any decisions made by the team as appropriate.

To support in the planning and arrangements for team away days, training sessions etc.

To undertake ad hoc or specific project work as requested.

To produce training packs, certificates, forms and presentations as requested by the clinicians/team lead.

To support the maintenance of any of the teams clinical equipment as needed, including liaison with BCAS for yearly checks.

To support the logging of complaints/compliments and incidents on Datix.

To be familiar with and to work within CNWL policies related to the function of administration and your responsibilities as an employee.

To be able to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively

To be able to work on own initiative and undertake work which does not require checking as a matter of routine

Regularly review administration processes, procedures and office systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Be forthcoming with ideas, changes or new initiatives for improvements to policy, guidance, departmental procedures, systems and ways of working for improvement in service quality and delivery.

To support the operational team and provide Reception cover at designated base as requested by the Health Centre Administration Lead for lunch breaks and sickness.

To undertake all mandatory and supplementary training in line with policies.

To undertake Nominated Officer of Fire (NOF) training and ensure all procedures are followed as per the Trust Policy.

To undertake First Aid training as required by Line Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer care setting
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel
• Accurate data entry and typing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail
• Demonstratable Knowledge of using different systems and databases
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work within a team

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self motivator
• Capacity to manage a demanding workload
• Good inter-personal skills
• Corporate loyalty and behaviour

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

Wood End Centre

Judge Heath Lane

Hayes

UB3 2PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To assist the Theatre Directorate Manger in ensuring that the Trusts purchasing activities are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management/co-ordination and daily duties of Theatre Stores Team on Wigan & Leigh Site
• Ensuring process of ordering, stock delivery, stock management is conducted in timely manner and delivered through assessment of theatre team service needs
• Investigates & solves supply related problems with companies, i.e. deliveries, invoices
• Acts on behalf of theatre by collaborative working with procurement department and leading on theatre specific elements of high value quotes, contracts, and seeking sources of savings opportunities.
• Ensure stock team have clear objectives and that the primary focus of these objectives is ensuring items are available at appropriate times to ensure patient needs are met.
• Implement new policies/Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions into work area, feedback on difficulties and suggested team improvements
• Participate in and undertake regular stock audits
• To liaise with Trust Procurement team on any changes to purchasing catalogues and ensure that is shared and communicated to the appropriate personnel within theatre.
• To work in conjunction with Trust Procurement Team, and companies to ensure that Theatres is maximising benefits through usage volume versus best price where possible.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To ensure stores team work within parameters of effective stock management to ensure theatre teams have the required items at the right place at the right time.
• To manage and monitor adherence by the stock team to achieve principles laid down for effective stock management that contribute to the achievement of balanced budget allowance.
• To discuss and negotiate with consultants of any requests for new or existing products and advise accordingly status of use or whether it will need to be discussed at Divisional / Procurement level.
• To advise theatre stock team on options when placing orders and encourage use of catalogues in line with department and wider Trust strategy.
• To meet on a regular basis providing updates to Directorate Manager, but day to day management and decision making of team will be guided by post-holder.
• To provide theatre team advice on sourcing products from appropriate suppliers as necessary.
• To provide advice and help in respect of general supplies queries from Theatre staff, providing resolution to queries or problems where appropriate.
• To provide guidance and support to stock team on which budget line, transfer point items should be accounted to ensuring clarity when analysing budgetary lines
• To work with the Trusts Accounts Payables section to assist in matching orders to invoices when applicable and review to ensure outstanding issues are cleared in a timely manner.
• To deal with any issues requiring investigation (e.g. goods returned to suppliers) and work with the Trusts finance team to bring to resolution.
• To produce regular stock & budgetary reports with analysis where required to Theatre Team Leaders and Theatre Directorate Manager that will give an understanding to any changes in supply items, availability or change in pricing.
• Provide management information as and when requested to Divisional, Procurement or Finance leads.
• Ensure all members of team receive timely annual PDR and are maintain their e-mandatory compliance
• Manage staff absence and support through supportive mechanisms as occupational health and associate services.
• To link with Trust Procurement team on tendering processes and organise product marketplace/table-top exercises.
• To have day-to-day responsibility for advising upon and undertaking procurement activities, this will involve the purchase of goods and services up to a maximum £50k.
• To support clinicians in organising product trials, analysing quotations and question documents, and undertaking evaluations which lead to best value purchasing practice.
• To ensure that recommendations for purchases are fully explained using appropriate relevant evaluation criteria, delivered in accordance with timescales and remains within budget.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III or equivalent in Business Administration Studies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Purchasing and Supply
• Experience of utilising eProcurement systems
• Management of Databases/systems of recording
• Experience of working collaboratively across range of departments or workgroups to support the key role objectives
• Experience in supervision/management of a team/staff

Skills

Essential

• PC Literate including working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Highly customer focused
• Confident communicator with developed interpersonal skills
• Literacy/numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly motivated
• Problem Solving Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of stock / materials principles

Additional

Essential

• Able to provide cross site cover if required.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a discussion about the role, please reach out to:

[email protected] matron, Byron ward

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid)

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
• Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to service user confidentiality.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
• Working as part of a team
• Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA)

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - PICU Byron Ward (25-65)

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide, in partnership with individuals, their carers and other key professionals, a high quality, person centred, accountable social care service which ensures best outcomes for people.

To actively and effectively manage a caseload which will include prioritising and co-ordinating own workload; reviewing and monitoring individual needs, care plans and care packages; decision making; managing risk and effective recording.

At all times to be mindful of the Mental Capacity Act and to be alert to situations where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Adults Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

To facilitate proportionate holistic assessments (including where appropriate self-assessments) working collaboratively with the individual, their carer/family and other professionals in order to identify levels of need and outcomes required which will inform the appropriate level of associated resources to help the person optimise their independence and meet their support needs.

To consider the needs of carers in all assessment activity and to undertake Carer Assessments as requested and/or required.

To work within appropriate timeframes to meet immediate needs and reduce risks in crisis situations and at all times ensure appropriate and proportionate responses or referrals are provided in accordance with legislation, guidance and policies.

Provide support in self directing the personalised care and support to meet the assessed needs and agreed outcomes

Proactively promote peoples well-being by enabling them to prevent, postpone or reduce the need for care and support by providing information, advice and signposting which promotes access to universal/preventative services, community and other natural support resources; maximising their assets using benefits and other funding sources, (e.g. Continuing Health Care Funding) to ensure independence, choice and control.

To work in partnership with other professionals, supporting service users, carers and families to develop person centred support plans incorporating an individuals circle of support, positive risk taking, solution finding where possible through universal services.

Proactively manage, with a level of autonomy, unresolved support / unmet need and service issues and make recommendations for resolution in situations where: needs cannot be delivered by the personal budget allocation; where there is a lack of suitable services; the apparent failure of providers to meet national or locally determined quality or performance standards. This may include preparing and presenting evidential report(s) to the Individual, Commissioning, Approval and Advice Panel.

Social Work Practitioners (Disability) will manage a caseload of people with multiple, complex and profound disabilities and will assess and plan transitions from Childrens Services into Adults working with a range of appropriate partners and providers and providing support to the young people through the transition process.

Identify, investigate and manage potential high risk situations where service users/carers safety or liberty may be at risk, making the necessary referrals as appropriate so as to enable them to take risks whilst protecting them from abuse, managing the risks to staff and the organisation; this may include undertaking assessments under the Mental Capacity Act.

To assist with investigations into allegations of abuse, contribute to strategy meetings and liaise with other professionals.

To maintain case records ensuring that all data meets the required levels of accuracy, quality, confidentiality and timeliness.

To prepare reports for panels, case conferences & court and to attend as required and appropriate.

To work on a duty rota, responding to emergency assessments or other situations which may occur.

Act as mentor to less experienced staff / students, providing them with support and guidance in terms of professional practice and organisational policies and procedures

To have an awareness of the performance targets, both national and local and to ensure all activity is aligned with meeting those targets.

To work to Social Work Standards set out by Social Work England.

To be an ambassador for focus at all times, representing the organisation positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with service users, carers, families, other professionals and agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a social care setting with vulnerable people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting with other professionals

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• An effective team member, flexible, reliable and committed
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills which support the formation of effective working relationships with a range of colleagues
• Ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations in relation to working with individuals, carers and partners
• Effective organisational skills and personal self-motivation to achieve targets and deadlines and manage and prioritise own workload appropriately
• Excellent keyboard skills which enable accurate and timely recording

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating skills with both individuals / carers and other professionals

Other requirements

Essential

• Hold a current valid driving licence or have access to appropriate transport or be able to meet the demands of the post with reasonable adjustment
• Able to work flexibly, sometimes out of normal office hours, according to the needs of the service
• Able to respond positively and work effectively within an agile working environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, guidance, regulations and professional best practice
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation and an awareness of the Mental Health Act
• Understanding of assessment, care planning and reviewing
• Understanding of, and respect for, confidentiality and the importance of consent to share information
• Awareness of issues and Legislation relating to Carers
• Awareness of Safeguarding Adults

Desirable

• Application of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, guidance, regulations and professional best practice
• Application of the Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation and an awareness of the Mental Health Act
• Demonstration through practice of understanding of individuals rights and choices and the importance of empowerment and promotion of independence

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Social Work Degree or equivalent, and current Social Work England Registration
• Qualified Nurse and registered with NMC (for posts within the Disability Team)

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Focus Independent Adult Social Work

Address

Focus Independent Adult Social Work

Heritage House

Fishermans Wharf

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN31 1SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CBT EMDR Therapist

Reporting to: Head of Therapy

Location: RedditchHours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.

This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moodys clinical governance, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
• Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
• Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
• Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
• Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
• Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:

• Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
• Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
• Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
• Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.

Clinical Governance & Service Development:

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
• Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
• Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.

Essential Experience:

• Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
• Experience in undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
• Experience within residential treatment settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
• Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
• Training or qualification in other recognised therapeutic modalities, especially EMDR.
• CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
• Understanding of addiction recovery models.
• Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.

Desirable:

• EMDR
• Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Diploma in CBT or equivalent recognised qualification.

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

B97 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Level II Certificate in Principles of Warehousing and Storage

Occupational experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Awareness of General Health and Safety requirements
• Works well in a team
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within an NHS or caring environment
• Decontamination experience
• Awareness of legislation relating to Equipment provision
• Understanding of stock monitoring
• Previous driving duties

Other

Essential

• Clean 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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Equipment Store & Wheelchair Service

Unit 4 Cupola way

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Management

• Adheres to the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct at all times
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of patients receiving treatment in the theatre environment
• Carries the Theatre Coordinator phone as required, keeping clinical teams informed of workflows, resolving any issues and conflicts and promoting positive team dynamics at all times
• Manages the clinical workload effectively, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the needs of the patients on an ongoing basis.
• Acts as a resource to others, providing accurate information, advice and supports the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers.
• Ensures that accurate patient records are maintained and reflect changes in the patients ongoing condition and changing care needs
• Ensures that patients and their carers are updated regularly with accurate information, delivered in a manner that is sensitive to their needs
• Ensures that clinical guidelines are implemented and are actively audited in conjunction with the Clinical Matron, Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team
• Maintains and promotes high standards of cleanliness within the department and reports deficits to the Clinical Coordinator
• Ensures that practice is evidence based and supports with the development of departmental policies and Standard Operating procedures.

Quality Management

• Actively supports the implementation of the Trust / nursing strategy
• Uphold high standards of patient care in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Develops own competence in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management as determines by line manager
• Actively supports the process of risk management and Health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring that incidents are reported using the DATIX system.
• Make a positive contribution to service development and act as a positive role model for change
• Actively promote customer care, assisting with the local resolution of (informal) complaints and supporting the Clinical Coordinators /Band 7 investigate formal complaints.

Financial Management

• Contributes positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet clinical demand and cooperation with the Clinical Coordinators and within budgetary constraints
• Takes responsibility for monitoring stock levels within budgetary limits, resolving shortfalls as appropriate
• Develop the financial awareness of the team, prompting a lean approach and efficient use of both human and material resources

Information Management

• Collects, records and manages information using both paper based and IT systems
• Makes use of relevant information in decision making, problem solving and care management
• Ensures that colleagues maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in line with Trust policy and Data Protection Act
• Challenges any breaches in confidentiality and reports to the Clinical Coordinator
• Uses Trust IT systems to disseminate important information to colleagues at all levels

Staff Management

• Assists with the ongoing organisation of the unit, including taking responsibility for a designated area of practice within a department on a daily basis to ensure optimal theatre utilisation at all times
• Carries the unit bleep as required, keeping Coordinators and colleagues informed of patient flow, managing problems and conflicts and maintaining positive team dynamics
• Takes a leadership role in emergency situationsMaintains the confidentiality of personal information pertaining to staff
• Attends and contributes to departmental, cross department and multidisciplinary team meetings and working groups
• Acts as a mentor to junior staff members. Is responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior staff and learners in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team
• Acts as a practice assessor taking responsibility for completing assessment documents within agreed timeframes
• Act as a mentor to post basic students, facilitating a positive learning environment and development of their clinical skills in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Promote clinical audit and the application of evidence-based practices.
• Participate in research projects and practice development initiatives within the clinical area as appropriate
• Act as a link practitioner (i.e., infection control, tissue viability etc.) ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust wide meetings, taking responsibility for disseminating information at a practice level

Professional Development

• Works within and accepts responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence commensurate with job role and developing service requirements ensuring clinical currency as technology and ways of working develop
• Keep up to date with NMC/HCPC standards, Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines and adhere to these at all times
• Demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational needs in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team
• Participate in own Appraisal and Development Review and after training be responsible for undertaking the appraisal process for own team of junior staff
• To ensure own educational commitment meets the requirements of the professional body and Trust requirements

Working Conditions / Effort

• A requirement to act as a professional role model
• A need to respond to frequently changing needs of the theatres.
• Exposure to distressing and emotional situations
• Frequently standing for long periods
• Manual handling and postural demands.
• Exposure to potential violent and aggressive behaviour
• Contact with blood and body fluids
• Requirement to wear PPE
• The need to use highly developed skills and demonstrates a high level of manual dexterity
• A requirement to concentrate and remain focused for extended periods of time
• The need to work a shift system

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• ODP/RGN with current NMC/HCPC registration
• Awareness of Risk Management and Health & Safety within the operating department

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing course
• Recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience as Band 5 in scrub specialty or relevant similar experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of current practice and understanding of National Codes of Standards and Conduct.
• Experience leading a team
• Knowledge of audit
• Awareness of Risk Management/Health & Safety
• Awareness of COSHH/Manual Handling regulations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective record-keeping and documentation.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexibility in regard to working patterns
• Adaptability

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take responsibility on a daily basis on arrival, to be fully informed of the requirements of the ambulance crew regarding the transport and transfers of patients that may include: Home to Hospice, Hospital to Hospice, Hospice to Home as well as appointments and transfers that are requested from St Johns Hospice through the Hospice Inpatient Unit Be available throughout the day to respond promptly to both planned and unplanned patient transport and transfer requests in liaison with the Hospice Day Care Unit Manager, Hospice Day Care Unit Deputy and Specialist Nurse for Referrals and Discharge Take responsibility where identified for contacting patients or carers, as appropriate, to inform them of pick up times and any potential delays in picking up a patient prior to starting out and while en route, as required. This may include Covid screening questions by phone prior to collection Ensure there is clear, proper, prompt and safe communication with the Hospice Day Care Unit Team at all times in transit or on-site within the hospice environment e.g., by mobile phone Liaise closely with the hospice clinical team in the event of any significant changes in the patients condition or changes to plans for the transfer of a patient. Understand the requirements in relation to plans for managing patients who deteriorate in transit and how this will be managed, ensuring that all the necessary documentation is in place to support the plan of care e.g. DNACPR, transport risk assessments and other relevant documentation Ensure that a log of all transfers and any notable events are clearly and appropriately communicated and documented

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clean Driving License Class 1
• Category D License Required
• Basic First Aid is desirable
• Experience in patient or vulnerable adult transport in some capacity
• Knowledge in the use of transport and communication aids eg satellite navigation, hands free mobile
• Knowledge of the workings and basic maintenance of vehicles used to deliver service
• Experience in the use of hard copy and or database booking and recording systems and structures is desirable

Desirable

• Experience of working with palliative care patients
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of scheduling and organisational structures and tools
• Able to demonstrate and understanding of the work of the hospice and the needs of patients being cared for is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role offers the opportunity to in reach into the hospitals Frailty Assessment Unit and frailty wards on a Thursday.

This post will be complimented by the presence of a fellow Clinical Lead Physiotherapist within TOCALS who works Thursday-Friday.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service, based on service need and rota basis. They will have the skills required to participate in the Respiratory On-Call Service.

The ability to travel to location in the community is required to support the out-reach services provided by TOCALS. Cross site cover may be required (Prince Philip Hospital).

The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.

This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to prevention of avoidable hospital admissions, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients.

We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard, but actively encouraged.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 23/09/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional registration as recognised by HCPC.
• Significant accredited post graduate specialist physiotherapy courses within relevant clinical area
• Advanced training to Masters level training.

Desirable

• MSc within relevant specialty
• Evidence of leadership courses/qualifications
• Member of the CSP
• Post graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area
• Clinical Education Training course
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-graduate experience; including relevant experience in specialist field
• Managing a complex caseload using an advanced clinical reasoning process
• Significant experience working as an autonomous practitioner
• Significant experience in multi agency team working within specialist area
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Leadership of clinical networks/ clinical practice groups
• Experience in assisting in leading service developments
• Experience in staff development
• Experience in presenting within clinical area
• Performance Management

Desirable

• Evidence of team management.
• Experience of service development across professional boundaries
• Experience in undertaking risk assessments
• Experience of health promotion and preventative developments within service
• Experience of referring for and analysing the results of tests
• Teaching & educational assessment experience

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration dietetic experience
• Experience managing a busy and varied caseload
• Experience in oral nutritional support and enteral feeding
• Experience of MDT working.
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience supervising students or junior staff.
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Experience working in a community setting.
• Experience working with patients with neurological conditions
• Home Enteral Feeding Service experience
• Quality Improvement projects
• Research experience

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Degree in Dietetics
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• BDA Membership
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to specialist practice
• Clinical supervisory skills training or practice educator training.

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of nutrition and dietetics.
• Specialist knowledge of nutrition support, including oral and enteral nutrition.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of HCPC standards and professional responsibilities

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of neurological nutrition

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Presentation/teaching skills
• Excellent prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage competing demands
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously
• Emotional resilience
• Professionalism
• Strong team player
• Compassionate approach
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to RDaSH Values
• High level of personal accountability

Desirable

• Advanced behaviour change skills
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Project management experience
• Leadership 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and patient-centred way, to promote independence, improve function and facilitate safe discharge. This will be achieved by implementing treatment plans and facilitating rehabilitation within agreed limitations through exercise including group classes and hydrotherapy, physical modalities and the use of occupation, taking into consideration a persons affect and cognition.

- To instruct and motivate patients in accordance with the treatment plan, in order to achieve the goals, monitoring the patients condition at all times. This will take place in water and on dry land.

- To identify and organise/undertake appropriate treatment within a delegated framework of responsibilities, reporting back to a registered practitioner/MDT and referring on to other agencies, when necessary.

- To implement and progress delegated treatment programmes using clinical reasoning skills to include the teaching of patients on functional exercise, the issuing and fitting of equipment and the practice of activities of daily living.

- The post holder will expect and be willing to work across both hospital sites and off-site locations, as required.

- To provide a collaborative treatment approach to reduce repetition of information and provide a seamless pathway of rehabilitation, with appropriate follow up intervention post discharge.

- To undertake specific unaccompanied work, organise own caseload and prioritise activities to meet the needs of patients, comprising patients with predictable and unpredictable conditions.

- To monitor and report back to the registered practitioner and/or other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) regarding progress and changes in the patients condition or deviation in the expected care pathway, to ensure safety, the achievement of agreed goals and planning safe discharge from the service.

- To support the induction of new staff into the clinical area. To support the supervision of less experienced staff and undergraduate students.

- Able to identify ways to promote dignity and is aware of individuals environments and factors that might cause discomfort, particularly in the hydrotherapy pool environment.

Professional Development, Education and Training

- To participate in own continuing professional development (CPD), including supervision, appraisal and training to ensure competency, service quality and meet the clinical governance agenda and organisational goals.

- Actively participates in learning opportunities and demonstrates self-improvement, for example by actively seeking feedback.

- Records own learning and personal development. Identifies areas for self-improvement and actively participates in learning opportunities to maintain and extend knowledge and performance.

Management and Leadership

- To contribute to measuring the treatment outcomes and audit activity related to the service. To use computer systems related to patient care for purposes of recording information and ordering equipment.

- Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and importance of relevant interventions for individual patients and their families, including making every contact count.

- Understand principles of behaviour change and interventions to prevent ill health and effectively apply these to practice, recognising the individuals right to privacy and choice.

Planning and Organisation

- To undertake administrative, cleaning and housekeeping tasks, organising own diary to monitor and maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables in the hydrotherapy and MSK outpatient areas, to ensure seamless provision of therapy and to support the Therapy team to deliver ongoing care and rehabilitation of the patient.

- Undertake operational processes within the Therapy service e.g. booking and scheduling patients, answering queries, cancelling and re-booking patients. To assist with the screening of patients appropriate for Hydrotherapy including contraindications, which will assist in the management of waiting lists. Liaise with senior support worker and senior therapists/clinical leads, regarding appointment availability and waiting list management.

- To prepare the clinical area and the patient, for delivery of safe and effective treatments in a clean environment, complying with health and safety, infection control and water safety standards. This will include daily cleaning and monitoring of the hydrotherapy pool area, changing rooms and equipment, cleaning pool scum line, channels and hoovering pool and checking hydrotherapy emergency trolley, for example.

- Knowledge of health and safety issues in relation to staff and patients in the hydrotherapy pool area and community-based exercise classes including: emergency evacuation procedures, working knowledge of pool sampling processes, reporting variations, reporting equipment malfunction and safe principles of group exercise. Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action where necessary.

- To participate in the weekend working rota where applicable, following a period of induction, training and assessment.

Communications and Working Relationships

- To use verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers. This may include education, motivation, persuasion, and empowerment. This will include patients/carers who may or may not have barriers to communication through cognitive or physical impairment e.g., hearing or visual impairment, confusion and depression.

- Understands and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care, and records this appropriately. Keeps complete, clear, accurate, legible and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required. Understands role requirement and the importance of accessing, maintaining and storing documentation relating to care, in accordance with local guidance and legal requirements for maintaining confidentiality and data protection.

Additional Contact Details

Kim Chapman

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• GCSE level C Maths and English
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills
• Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers
• Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.
• Manage appropriately in difficult emotional or physical environments e.g. upset patients/relatives and difficult physical environments e.g. home circumstances
• Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.
• Take a responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and regulations and act in accordance with any risk management policies.

Desirable

• Valid UK Driving License

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with experience of working within Emergency Department and also caring for both Adult & Paediatric patients. You will have already completed your Adult Clinical Skills course and be ready to embark on the Nurse Practitioner role, leading towards becoming a Trainee ACP once HEE funding and a University place is secured.

A relevant degree is essential to be considered for this post along with ALS and / or APLS provider status. You should also have a minimum of 5 years acute experience in order to fully appreciate the complexities of the role.

The Emergency Department offers all our Practitioners protected non-clinical and teaching time and you will be assigned an ACP Supervisor once you start the Trainee ACP role and will be expected to continue your development similar to that of other tACPs.

Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN, current NMC registration or Allied Health Professional with a Registered Professional Qualification
• Bsc Hons Degree
• Adult Clinical skills course (Level 7)
• ALS or APLS provider status
• Teaching / mentorship qualification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Paediatric Clinical Skills
• APLS
• ATNC

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

• Knowledge, clinical skills and experience in urgent care / emergency medicine
• Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations
• Clinical History Taking
• Work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience

Essential

• Emergency department / Acute Care experience
• Clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and care planning
• Experience of care delivery
• Experience of change management
• Evidence of innovation in practice

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
• Basic understanding or a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications and training which includes: Food Hygiene Level 2

Desirable

• BICSc Qualification/NVQ Level 2 in cleaning/catering or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Able to read, write and converse in English
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Able to use small and large pieces of equipment such as Regeneration oven/dishwashers/Floor machinery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Bridlington

YO16 4PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist the trained nurses in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care in a safe and pleasant environment. Working as a member of a designated nursing team the HCA will deliver elements of care safely under the supervision of a trained nurse, treating patients with respect, dignity and kindness, valuing individuality and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

In order to be considered you must have NVQ Level II Care Certificate or equivalent.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse administers as directed in the patients care plan, basic nursing care to patients in order to meet their fundamental health care needs. This will include nursing duties such as assisting patients to the toilet, washing and bathing, assisting patients to eat and or drink as independently as possible.
• Assist patients with personal care whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
• To be responsible for undertaking some tasks independently without direction and supervision. This will include activities such as making beds and cleaning of equipment.
• Makes accurate records at the point of care using the hospices electronic record and reports relevant information directly to the registered nurse.
• To use and store all equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Hospice and manufacturers instructions, including cleaning of equipment and ensuring batteries in equipment are fully charged, ensuring safety for both patients and staff.
• To attend mandatory training and updates. Ensuring patient safety at all times and that any care given is in line with training received and follows either verbal direction from a registered nurse or is directed via written nursing care plans or multidisciplinary goal setting sheets. This will also include the care and management of those patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of confusion, cognitive impairment or any sensory deficit.
• Assisting in transferring deceased patients to the relevant areas in the hospice setting. Assisting in giving the deceased last offices respecting their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Releasing the patient in to the care of the relevant undertakers.
• Ensuring safe custody of patients property.
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practice the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. In addition will assist in the monitoring, storing, and disposal of equipment and hazardous materials in accordance with health and safety guidelines. This will include safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen
• To be responsible for reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the nurse in charge of the ward.
• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To act in a non-judgemental way and treat each and every patient as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs irrespective of your own ideals and culture

Management responsibilities

• To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk.
• Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings.
• Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous.
• Participation in audits, research and surveys of Pilgrims Hospices services as requested.
• Attend induction programs for new team members, supporting new staff during their induction through mentorship within the community setting.
• Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit own continued development and to learn new skills and increase knowledge.
• Work as an effective team member offering support, direction and guidance to team members
• Maintain effective communication within and beyond the immediate team

Measures of Success

• Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished.
• High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints.
• Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures
• Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care

Communications and Relationships

• To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit challenging behaviour, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required
• To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries
• To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control
• To ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate health care professional if the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Communicates effectively ensuring the relay to the appropriate professional any concerns or wishes expressed by the patient.
• Completes incident reports and also actively encourages and supports team members with this activity. Assists senior nurse manager with incident investigations and provide reports as required by Quality and Governance framework
• Actively participate in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and adopting into practices the principles of infection control in accordance with policy and training.
• To act in a non judgemental way and treat each patient and carer as an individual, respecting his or her choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs

This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• - Good communication and organisational skills
• - Working on own initiative with common sense approach
• - Understanding and ability to demonstrate how to care for a patient in a palliative care ward environment
• - Willingness to work unsocial hours including nights regularly or on a permanent basis
• - Car owner or access to suitable transport arrangements to enable to undertake job
• - Flexible approach to working pattern and duties
• - Sensitive, caring and empathetic
• - Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• - Good communication skills with patients, families, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• - Excellent documentation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Care Level II Or Care Certficate

Right to work in the UK

Essential

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence of proof will be requested as part of the pre-screening process. Pilgrims Hospices does not offer sponsorship to overseas applicants.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for others Previous experience in providing personal care to patients

Desirable

• Palliative / hospice care experience Previous experience in community 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

Pilgrims Hospice Ashford

Hythe Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Meets essential qualifications
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Extensive post-registration experience of O.T.
• Experience and evidence of successfully working within an MDT team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of understanding of theory and practice delivery of OT on AMU
• Evidence of CARES values

Desirable

• Post graduate courses in relevant fields
• Supervisory experience
• Evidence of training, presentation and facilitation skills
• Evidence of additional responsibilities and leadership skills
• Evidence of good organisational skills and using initiative
• Evidence of resilience and ability to work under pressure

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders own work
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
• To undertake the assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.
• To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills.
• Where necessary to accompany patients on home visits prior to discharge and communicate with relatives and carers regarding continuation of treatment at home.
• To participate in the Junior Rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of ward settings, outpatient departments and the patients own home, which will provide a broad base for both personal, clinical and professional development and ensure the required clinical competencies are met.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
• To assess capacity to give consent, where possible to gain valid informed consent and have the competence/ ability to work within a legal framework with patients who are not capable to consent to treatment.
• To actively participate in the out of hours evening and weekend emergency on-call rota having being assessed as competent. On these occasions being the only member of the physiotherapy team on duty, although advice can be accessed by telephone
• When working on the emergency duty rota, undertake the assessment, treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• When working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/conditions.
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental and Trust requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment outcomes appropriately in the form of letters and reports

Person Specification

Shortlist

Essential

• BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professional Council Registration
• Skills gained from a range of clinical placements, including in and outpatient settings.

Desirable

• Member of the CSP
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and members of the MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.

Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant degree in IT, healthcare informatics, or a related field
• Educated to master's level and equivalent experience of working at a senior operational level in relevant specialist area
• Relevant specialist professional registration

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in healthcare planning and analytics, preferably within the NHS or a similar healthcare setting
• Experience in building and leading successful teams and creating high-quality outputs
• Experience working in a senior role with operational responsibilities
• Experience in employing recognised improvement methodologies
• Experience in translating high-quality standards into patient care, understanding of patient safety, patient experience and staff experience
• Extensive knowledge of quality standards including the KLOE and fundamental standards set out by the CQC and how to translate this into practice and patient environment

Desirable

• Experience at a senior level of complex infection prevention and control issues including how to manage patient environments to promote safety and minimise infection transmission

Skills

Essential

• Extensive Health Planning knowledge
• Relationship builder in a complex environment - comfortable building strong relationships at all levels internally and externally (DHSC, NHS Trusts, design organisations, construction organisations and the wider public sector) and being able to influence in complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communicator - on platforms, in teams and writing. Ability to develop, use, analyse and interpret data
• Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources (verbal, written and numerical).
• Demonstrable leadership, vision, strategic thinking, and planning with highly developed political skills

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE office base

Nationally

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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