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

Qualifications

Essential

• RMNH current professional registration with NMC
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale
• ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• PSI Training
• Formal Risk Assessment Training
• Clinical Leadership Qualification
• Clinical Supervision Training

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience at a Band 6 level within Acute Mental Health Services
• Experience working with patients with complex needs and high-risk behaviours in the specialist field
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care
• Experience of assessing and managing risk
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Quality Improvement and developing practice standards

Desirable

• Experience of change management
• Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies
• Experience of working within a range of services.
• Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments
• Older Adult experience
• Drug and alcohol experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• To demonstrate effective leadership skills and act as a positive role model
• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Excellent report-writing skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Understanding of the CPA process
• Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment, in order to provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning
• Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Good knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Skills in CBT
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
• Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Team Worker
• Access to transport and the ability to travel between the required geographical area
• Demonstrable interpersonal resilience
• Work in accordance with the Trust Values
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions independently and with integrity
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self-motivated, resourceful and resilient in challenging situations
• Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision

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

Great Oaks

High Street, Ashby

Scunthorpe

DN15 6BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

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)

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage highly stressful and emotive situations.
• Acts as a role model in the delivery of high quality, effective patient 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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Skylark OA Inpatient Ward

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ TRAINING

Essential

• oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• HCPC registered as SLT

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience at undergraduate /post graduate level working as an SLT with people who have had a stroke

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of national guidance and policies relevant to stroke
• Knowledge of assessment tools and Speech therapy interventions relevant to stroke

Skills

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to patients' needs and those of the service
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Other

Essential

• States why they want to work with patients who have had a stroke
• Explains why they have applied for this specific post at Croydon health services

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

London Rd

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
• Functional skills level 1 numeracy

Experience & Achievements

Essential

• No previous experience required

Desirable

• Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
• Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Be well organised happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
• Able to follow direct instructions
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

• Demonstrate literacy in IT

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent recognised by the HCPC
• HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Postgraduate neuropsychology training
• Experience of ACT, CBT or CFT approaches

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and intervention with adults with complex needs
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Strong formulation and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within MDT settings
• Commitment to psychologically informed rehabilitation and physical healthcare psychology

Desirable

• Experience within stroke rehabilitation services
• Experience within chronic pain or physical health psychology services
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment
• Experience of supervision, teaching or service development
• Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation pathways and chronic pain management

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions
• Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches relevant to physical health
• Strong formulation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate highly complex information sensitively
• Ability to work autonomously and within MDT settings
• Ability to adapt interventions to cognitive and communication difficulties

Desirable

• Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation pathways
• Knowledge of acquired brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation
• Skills in psychometric and neuropsychological assessment
• Leadership and service development skills
• Preceptorship Arrangements
• Band 7 appointees will receive structured supervision and support through a developmental pathway toward Band 8a competencies.
• Progression to Band 8a will be subject to achievement of agreed competencies and organisational approval processes.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Call Handling

Answering inbound calls from service users, parents and Health Care Professionals (HCPs)

Making outbound calls to service users, parents and HCPs

Conducting call reminders for future appointments where automated SMS reminders are not in operation.

Using our Omni-channel Contact Centre Platform.

Administration

Processing referrals in line with service specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Booking and re arranging patient appointments in line with the service specifications detailed in the SOP.

Monitoring clinic appointments and filling last minute cancellations

Creating, reviewing and sending letters using templates, for service users, partners and external organisations.

Assisting with the collection of data as required by the service,

Undertaking general administrative duties including filing and photocopying.

Ensuring all confidential information is stored securely on drives or locked away.

Maintaining up to date patient records inputting data and information accurately using EMIS clinical system in line with Bromley Healthcare Policies.

Effectively administering caseload management for services in line with service specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Ensuring a personal understanding of care pathways and points of access for HCPs and service users.

Reporting incidents and feedback using our incident reporting system

Understanding data and actioning reports accordingly.

Communication

Relaying information accurately and concisely as required to and from service users, HCPs and colleagues.

Contacting staff for urgent referrals or messages, following service procedures.

Ensuring potential issues with service delivery are escalated according to escalation pathways.

Other

The post holder may be required from time to time to work across other Bromley Healthcare sites or support with administrative tasks for other teams in support of the CCC.

This job description is not exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.

Any other duties which may be requested by the line manager in order to facilitate the smooth running of the CCC team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good general education (GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Administrative or customer service-related training
• Training in safeguarding, information governance or data protection (e.g., GDPR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a busy customer-facing environment (telephone or face-to-face)
• Experience handling inbound and outbound calls
• Experience of administrative duties and data entry
• Experience maintaining accurate records or databases
• Experience working within policies, SOPs or regulated environments
• Experience processing referrals and managing appointments

Desirable

• Experience in NHS, community health or similar settings
• Experience using EMIS or clinical systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults at risk
• nderstanding of confidentiality, data protection and information governance
• Awareness of patient pathways and service access processes
• Knowledge of customer service and call-handling principles
• Awareness of organisational values and professional conduct expectations
• Knowledge of clinical systems, booking platforms or omni-channel software
• Knowledge of NHS processes, referral systems, or community healthcare services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Clear and confident communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to convey accurate and concise information
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and patient systems
• Ability to interpret data and action reports
• Ability to work across different sites and support wider teams when needed

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates Bromley Healthcare values: Belonging, Compassion, Continuous Learning & Innovation, Health & Wellbeing
• Professional, calm and empathetic approach
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high-quality service delivery
• Able to work flexibly in response to service needs
• Team oriented, supportive and proactive
• Willingness to undertake additional duties within the scope of the grade

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

1b Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide Education, Health and Care plan (EHC) assessments, reports and reviews, and oversee and quality assure the EHC assessment provision within the service, including reports and assessments by other team members; in all cases ensure adherence to local, national and professional guidelines and practice.

Exercise specialist understanding in complex cases, supporting multi-disciplinary colleagues and working closely with the SEN Team. This will include offering specialist testimony regarding OT provision e.g. at panels, appeals and tribunals.

Maintain a specialist knowledge of the EHC process and associated legislation, keeping up to date with SEND local offers, developments and good practice; share and disseminate learning and promote quality improvement.

Manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client-centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaningful goals, treatment, and advice.

Carry out assessments and evaluate the childs occupational performance, for example, through the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

Please see the full JD attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including post registration training/qualifications in relevant specialist areas e.g. sensory integration levels 1 and 2, CO-OP approach, neurodevelopment and complex needs
• Post registration training/qualification in leadership and management, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
• Up to date Moving & Handling training.
• Field Work Educator Course, or equivalent training/experience.

Desirable

• Training specific to EHC process, including report writing and giving evidence at tribunals/hearings

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting.
• Significant, current and relevant clinical skills - either developed in children's OT or transferable - demonstrating evidence informed practice with an occupation-based focus.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to assess the need for, prescribe/recommend and advise on the use of specialist equipment.
• Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods, in line with best practice.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to empower others in practice and a sound understanding of accountability, delegation and escalation in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written communication skills, including: odetailed reports and contemporaneous note taking othe ability to record and convey actions, decisions, recommendations, etc, accurately, succinctly and within timelines

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience within paediatrics
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of complex caseload management.
• interventions - including moving and handling and specialist equipment use - for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties
• Significant experience in the assessment and provision of EHC reports.
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHC plans and related legislation.
• Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's OT, including safeguarding.
• Experience of leadership and management, including appraisal and performance/absence management.

Desirable

• Experience of attending EHC panels.
• Experience in providing specialist OT school provision
• Experience of leading policy and/or service development

Information Technology and Information Governance

Essential

• Solid IT skills, including use of mobile phone, laptop etc and programmes for service delivery and line management e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email
• Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient/clinical systems, including ordering clinical equipment.
• Experience of electronic diaries and/or rosters

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of using eRoster

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties/Responsibilities

- Be a member of the Ward 4 Older Persons Team, demonstrating the ability to make decisions and influence the development of services, and work with clients in a variety of health / community settings.

- Participate in the development of an evolving Acute and Urgent Care service.

-Participate in the development and provision of the Older Persons Occupational Therapy role in North Staffordshire.

- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area / team holding responsibility for a defined caseload and projects.

- Effectively manage and prioritise a designated caseload

- Will be required to teach staff including both students and qualified and unqualified team members.

- To actively promote and maintain effective communication between multi-disciplinary/agency professionals across agencies to ensure co-ordinated and high quality care for patients and their families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Hold Health and Care Professional Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists (HCPC) Registration.
• Evidence of post registration training

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability to implement a broad range of therapeutic interventions

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of current best practice in older persons Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work single-handedly without direct supervision
• Experience of working in clinical practice and demonstrate ability to be responsible for own caseload.
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
• Experience of supervising students and junior members of staff
• Demonstrate an ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Desirable

• Experience of working with older persons and their families
• Experience of working with individuals with a complex mix of comorbidities
• Experience in facilitating group work and project management.
• Experience of working with clients who have a sensory impairment

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based interventions and how these relate to this post.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Possess good written communication skills to maintain clear, concise, contemporaneous records and the ability to write reports
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) in carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Computer literate
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to evaluate using audit, research and outcome measures.
• Has a clear working knowledge of the application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Ward 4, Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

Aptitude and Ability

Essential

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
• To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Desirable

• literacy and numeracy 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Ystradgynlais Hospital

Glanrhyd Rd, Ystradgynlais

Swansea

SA9 1AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE level D or above or equivalant qualification
• Level 2 NVQ or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience

Desirable

• RSA Word / Trained in NHS Systems

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use IT packages

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in Customer Care or Contact Centre environment

Desirable

• Working with patients

Values

Essential

• Can demonstrate PTHB values
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work to meet service need

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Therapies Hub Newtown

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receipt of clinical trial medication, confirming if arrived in good condition and at correct temperature, acknowledging receipt on to the appropriate system, data entry on to the computer system, distribution to the relevant section, accurate completion of appropriate logs.

Participation in ongoing stock control systems for medicines used within trials including stock checks, stock rotation and quality checks. This includes using both computerised and paper-based stock control systems and the processing of paperwork in accordance with audit requirements.

Participation in monthly expiry date checks for clinical trials medication and reporting to team.

Participation in clinical trial medications returns and destruction processing.

Checking temperatures of areas used for storage of clinical trial medication, generating data reports and checking the data reports for the monitoring system.

To maintain Pharmacy files to a high standard. This includes file preparation for new trials, receiving and appropriately filing trial related paperwork, retrieving and collating documentation and producing reports required by research Sponsors.

To assist with recording/processing of modifications as required.

To assist with entering/compiling data required for invoicing as required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a General Pharmacy Council - (recognised Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification or equivalent)
• GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (minimum of grade C)

Desirable

• GCP training within the last 2 years

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of procedures for dispensary services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Appropriate experience of working in a pharmacy environment

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Hospital Pharmacy Practice
• Knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience.
• Relevant experience in pharmacy clinical trials (minimum 1 year)

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive routine factual information to inform work colleagues, patients/carers that may require tact and persuasion, where there may be barriers to understanding
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Be able to make judgments involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis independently and as a group
• Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent requests

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To manage an autonomous caseload on the neuro rehabilitation wards, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and specialist SLT management for patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

2. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

3. To introduce low and high tech communication aids as appropriate and train the patient, their family and friends and the staff on using alternative and augmentative communication aid systems or to refer on to the communication aid therapist at Bowley Close.

4. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments under the guidance of a senior therapist e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

5. To maintain and develop the use of AAC techniques and equipment across the team.

6. To discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary teams.

7. To act as a key worker/Rehabilitation Coordinator where appropriate.

8. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form

9. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of stay and discharge arrangements

10. To attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as appropriate

11. To liaise on a regular basis with relevant hospital and community therapy teams.

12. To liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients

13. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC

2. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

3. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

4. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

5. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

Leadership

1. To provide clinical support and advise to junior therapists within the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or recognised post graduate MSc or diploma in speech and language therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Postgraduate training in communication disorders and aphasia therapy

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Supervision course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Established experience with adult acquired and neurological disorders in a rehabilitation setting including managing your own caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• Up to date knowledge of the mental capacity act
• Experience of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous involvement with audit/research
• Previous experience of instrumental assessment (VF/FEES)
• Previous experience of working in a rehab setting
• Experience of student supervision and training
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information
• Collaborative and consultative skills within multidisciplinary working
• Band 5 competency in relation to assessment, treatment & management of acquired communication and swallowing problems;
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Demonstrate ability to manage and prioritise a caseload autonomously, and liaise across teams and services as required
• Demonstrate ability to carry out relevant projects
• Good IT skills and experience of using computer based communication programmes
• Demonstrates motivation and flexibility
• A flexible approach to working patterns which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service
• Excellent auditory and perceptual skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpington Hospital

KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o Orpington Hospital,

orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

This post requires the successful applicant to be able to work in in the community and therefore you will require the ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training

If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team Lead Physiotherapist) 01874615724

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development - CPD portfolio Membership of CSP
• Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
• High level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
• Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes

Desirable

• Membership of CSP
• Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within the specialist clinical area
• Previous senior experience
• Working with Junior staff/ assistants/ students and developing other staff, both formally and informally
• Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS as a physiotherapist

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Work independently / autonomous decision maker and work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
• Cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
• Work under pressure
• Good presentation / teaching skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Self motivated
• Committed to personal and team development
• Active professional involvement e.g. H&S, branch network

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and / or write Welsh. or and eagerness to learn

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration.

Desirable

• Training qualification to teach students on placement or equivalent experience
• Specialist post graduate training in a range of subjects relevant to mental health/acute mental illness/challenging behaviours

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse*
• Successful completion of preceptorship
• 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.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Petersfield Hospital

Swan Street, Petersfield

Petersfield

Hampshire

GU32 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full car driving licence (max 6 penalty points on licence or clean if licence is obtained within two years of application).
• Literate and numerate to Trust tested level.

Desirable

• C1 category licence.
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Advanced Driving certification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public, demonstrating sound customer care skills.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and ability to remain calm and professional.
• Experience of working to deadlines and in timeframes.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Transport Services.
• IT literate.
• Previous work in a caring profession.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Watford PTS Ambulance Station

Colonial Way

Watford

WD24 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Awareness of clinical guidelines in relation to Stroke
• Evidence of sound understanding of role of nursing management of stroke

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Recent experience as Band 5 Nurse working in Stroke in NHS
• Experience working as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Band 6 nursing experience in stroke
• Qualified nursing experience working in the community

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
• Demonstrates a commitment and motivation to work with people who have had a Stroke
• Flexible and ability to adapt to changing priorities within working situation
• Full UK driving license with vehicle for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Broad Green Centre

1-13 Lodge Rd

Croydon

CR0 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Support worker in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Setting
• Phlebotomy experience
• Wound care experience

Qualifications and training

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health or social care or equivalent
• GCSE in both English Language and mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult literacy and numeracy at level 2

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbally and written
• Able to provide basic patient assessments
• Committed to providing high quality care
• Enthusiasm and commitment to work within the team

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol and Weston

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To assist the Community Nursing Team in the provision of nursing care and support to patients and families in the community setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To work as part of an integrated Community Nursing Service in providing specific care to a patient in the community setting as written in the care plan.

To provide personal care and support to palliative patients in their own homes.

To work alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.

To be responsible for the ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team.

To work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines within the trust.

To respect confidential information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.

Clinical

To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure ulcers formation and provide basic preventative information.

To provide full personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life.

To provide health screening for household patients e.g. Monitoring of blood glucose levels, phlebotomy, blood pressure recording and urine testing.

To provide clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses, following training and assessment of competencies e.g. administration of insulin, basic wound care and bladder irrigation.

To check equipment on a regular basis and ensure it is safe to use.

To attend mandatory training in accordance with the Trust Policy.

To identify areas for development within a Personal Development Plan in collaboration with District Nurse coordinator/District Nursing Sister.

To report any Health and Safety or Infection Control issues.

To assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ Level III or equivalent.

Please see attached full Job Description with Person Specification.

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C/level 9- 4 in Maths and English or Equivalent or Willingness to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths and English
• NVQ Level III in Healthcare/equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Care certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Wound care and pressure ulcer knowledge/experience
• Ability to provide personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life
• Ability to undertake clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses
• Ability to work well within a team
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.

Desirable

• IT skills
• Use of SystmOne/EMIS

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Community healthcare experience

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

West District Nursing Service

Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Centre, Legh Street

Warrington

WA1 1UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C/4 in English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative setting/reception area.
• Working to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Providing operational Support
• Working without direct supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and face to face with professionals and non-professionals.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Accurate message taking, problem solving skills and data input.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self motivated, able to organise a large and varied workload.
• Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities and varying situations.
• Confidence in working in an environment with patients struggling from mental health issues.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

• Designated by the band 6 Special School Nurse to act as the named nurse for one or more Schools within a quadrant grouping providing health surveillance specialist advice and clinical programmes of care.
• To assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• To carry out prescribed nursing interventions as per the care plan under the direction of the Special School Nurse. Each care plan will identify:-
• Existing clinical needs and how and by whom these will be met.
• Monitoring the childs growth and development in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
• Progress against the plan, expected outcomes and timescales.
• Safeguarding needs.
• The care plan will be made available to sit alongside and complement the childs individual Education Plan (IEP).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Educated to the following level: oRelevant professional qualification - RSCN or RN Child Branch or RNLD
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to cope with change
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures

Desirable

• Ability to organise own work
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / ward manager.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Ability to travel to work and other locations as required.

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

City Wide

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for the management of clinics and waiting lists, within Community Paediatrics. Inclusion Services (Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy), Health Visiting & EHC
2. Prepare and track clinical records for all patients booked within the CBS, ensuring that appropriate records such as referral letters are filed/stored appropriately in accordance with the Trusts Policies and Procedures. Therefore ensuring that the records are available to clinicians prior to the patients appointment
3. Responsible for the management and booking of appointments on the Patient Administration System (RiO) system as well as the Choose & Book system
4. Responsible for calling the parents/carers of children who have not attended their appointments in order to ascertain the reason why and rebook a new appointment within the appropriate targeted timescales
5. Responsible for carrying out any clinic changes/cancellations on the RIO system in accordance with the CBS Standard Operating Procedures (SoP).

Appointment/Pre-Clinic Activity

1. Booking appointments within the appropriate clinic rules and within appropriate timescales in accordance with the CBS SoP, this will include both making calls to parent/carers as well as receiving calls
2. Supporting the directorate on national targets e.g. 18 week Referral to Treatment (RTT), as well as Choose and Book (CaB
3. Ensure Patients are offered a choice of appointment in line with national guidance, wherever possible (see point 2 above). Establishing if parental carers require interpreting services and liaising with Medical Secretaries to make appropriate arrangements.
4. Liaising closely with and responding to the queries from all stakeholders both internally and externally relating to appointments and activity. This will include clinics utilisation, reasons for non attendance and rescheduling clinics as required.
5. Ensuring all referral letters are date-stamped and registered on the patient administration system RIO, within 24 hours of receipt within the CBS to ensure triage is arranged within the clinic rules. .
6. Responsible for collecting missing demographic details from referrals and contacting the referring practitioners or patients directly to ensure completion of the referral documentation. .
7. Ensure that all clinic slots are fully utilised to avoid wasted capacity, where clinics are underutilised inform the Operational Team Leader or Central Booking Service & Activity Manager for appropriate action
8. Ensure that patients who have either i) requested changes to their appointment or ii) have had their appointment changed by the clinicians, are offered appropriate revised appointment dates over the telephone in accordance with 18-week rules
9. Ensure all appointments made and/or changes made to existing appointments are confirmed by letter and recorded on the Patient Administration System (RiO)
10. Ensure all short-notice rescheduling of appointments are completed on RIO and followed up with a telephone confirmation with the parent/carer.

Post-Clinic Activity

1. Ensure accurate data inputting of the Community Paediatricians clinical activity onto the RIO system in line with the CBS SoP and Trust Targets (no later than day 7 of the end of the working month)
2. Liaise with Community Paediatricians, Therapists, Health Visiting Teams and Local Authority regarding any queries with data quality to ensure accurate data is recorde
3. Ensure all activity forms are filed appropriately and within a timely manner and are available for audit purposes
4. Provide general non clinical information to patients and staff, while maintaining patients confidentiality

General duties

1. Responsible for the supervision of the workload and training staff in the Booking Service. This includes covering the work of junior staff when they are on leave
2. Taking part in the rotational tasks within the CBS, which includes ensuring all telephone lines are appropriately covered by staff on a daily basis
3. Ensure all standard operating procedures and codes of conduct are clearly adhered to and updated appropriately in line with guidance from the Central Booking Service &Activity Manager/Operational Team Leader
4. To be involved in, and to undertake, audits and validation/actioning of reports as appropriate, also reviewing work carried out by junior staff
5. Ensure that high levels of confidentiality, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott Principles, are adhered to at all times
6. Partaking in an annual appraisal and agreeing a personal development plan which will include; attending all mandatory training and participating in meetings as appropriate
7. To take part in any pilots/trials of new technology in relation to clinic activity collectio
8. Receiving complex and/or sensitive information regarding patients including Child Protection referrals
9. Make up Patient Notes for all new patients and ensure their dispatch to the appropriate clinic
10. Maintaining up to date filing, ensure archiving of all patients correspondence in line with Trust record keeping policy
11. The post holder will be responsible for updating RIO following notifications of death by GPs and/or relatives
12. Undertaking other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the Central Booking Service Team Leaders and Management
13. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.
14. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases
15. Post holder will ensure to follow the escalation policy (part of the SoP) to ensure that any issues with clinic times, waits, data inputting are raised with the CBS Team Leader and Management at all times.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• 5 GCSE passes including English at C or above or relevant administrative experience or qualifications
• RIO experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous Admin experience
• Experience of working with the General Public

Special Aptitude/Activities

Essential

• Competent in communication and organisation

Motivation and Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative

Other relevant Factors

Essential

• Enthusiastic, Pleasant manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Gee House - Central Booking Service

Holborn Hill

Birmingham

B7 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Wide experience of radiotherapy treatment and review
• Clinical experience at supervisory level and leadership in an area of clinical expertise
• Experience of managing radiotherapy side effects
• Working with ISO9001
• Experience with student/support worker education
• Experience in orientation/training of new staff
• Experience of auditing practice
• Experience of service development
• Knowledge of legislation associated with the use of ionising radiation in medicine (IR(ME)R and IRR)
• Knowledge of National Developments in Radiotherapy

Desirable

• Awareness of financial management
• Experience of working outside of the hospital environment for service development or education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate well at individual, team and departmental and interdepartmental levels
• Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: Tolerance, sensitivity and empathy with staff and clients
• Ability to think quickly, assess situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate staff
• Ability to educate/train colleagues at all levels
• Written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrate ambition in personal and service development
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation

Aptitudes

Essential

• Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
• Leadership
• Be proactive in managing own career and continuous service development
• Reflect on practice for continuing self audit

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• DCR (T), BSc (Hons) or MSc State Registered Therapeutic Radiographer
• MSc qualification in radiography, research or other relevant subject
• Registered non-medical prescriber or working towards the qualification

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualification /willing to work towards

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

Specialised Services Management Offices

Myrtle Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work flexibly across play teams as needed.

To communicate appropriately with children / families and all members of the multidisciplinary team

To ensure that activity data is maintained in accordance with unit and Trust standards

To refer Children and young people who are anxious or have misunderstood their treatments / procedures to Play Specialists within the area

To participate in the training and education of other health care professionals to promote awareness of the benefits of normalising and creative play in hospital, both internally and externally

To keep accurate and contemporaneous records in line with Information Governance policies and procedures

To attend mandatory and statutory training as required according to Trust policies.Follow agreed policies, protocols and guidelines within the unit and trust.

Follow agreed policies, protocols and guidelines within the unit and trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English grade A-C or equivalent Level 2 or above in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years or related field (E.g. BTEC or CACHE diploma)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness and ability to undertake Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism

Desirable

• Safeguarding Children training/ experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years employment working with children, after gaining level 3 qualification in childcare or early years
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience of working with teenagers
• Experience of working with young people experiencing mental health challenges (eg disordered eating, self harm)

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to Leeds to undertake academic studies
• A placement in a healthcare setting, with a HPS Mentor.
• The mentor must be a qualified and registered HPS, who has also completed and is up to date with the mentor training provided by SoHPS
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Very good communication skills
• Awareness of safeguarding children principles and responsibilities
• Awareness of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Awareness of literature and
• legislation relating to children and young people

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Work in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Practice and Scope of Professional Practice. Professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all activities.
2. Provide comprehensive evidenced based and skilled nursing care to children within their own home and/or other community settings.
3. Ensure assessment, planning and delivery of holistic care is of the highest standard utilising an agreed nursing model.
4. Work in partnership with children, families and carers to provide optimum individual outcome acknowledging children and familys personal preferences and lifestyles.
5. Liaise and work in collaboration with acute services, primary healthcare team and other agencies when planning and implementing programmes of care.
6. Provide the clinical lead in care packages funded by the Community Complex Care team when allocated to the Community Childrens Nursing (CCN) caseload.
7. Provide health education information to the child/young person, family and carers to promote a healthy lifestyle through health promotion activities as required.
8. Plan and participate in teaching packages to families and carers to ensure evidenced based care is delivered.
9. Advise the Team Leader, Clinical Lead or Service Manager of any circumstances which give cause for concern in relation to patient care and/or any concerns raised by the primary healthcare team or partner agencies.
10. Undertake home visits to children registered with GPs within Birmingham as required.
11. Undertake home visit risk assessments to ensure safety during visits especially those during unsociable hours.
12. Obtain informed consent from Children, Parents and Carers prior to undertaking care.
13. Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records adhering to BCHC record keeping policies.
14. To be professionally and legally accountable for nursing practice and all activities.
15. Provide a flexible service to accommodate the working environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch, Adult, Learning Disabilities
• ENB 998 (Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice) or equivalent

Desirable

• Children's Palliative Care experience
• Community Children's Nursing qualification or equivalent
• Independent supplementary prescriber or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a Children's Nurse either RSCN/RN Child

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with life limiting/ threatening illnesses and end of life

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage team on a day to day basis in the absence of the Team Leader
• Demonstrate knowledge relating to child protection issues and procedures
• Evidence of assessment skills and use of nursing process and nurse models
• Demonstrate sound use and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional care
• Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting NHS and Social Services particularly those affecting community care
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of current clinical trends and practices inclusive of evidence based practice in relation to Children's Community Nursing ability to teach relatives, patients, clients and staff across all areas of self care and appropriate nursing practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard setting and audit processes
• Demonstrate individual responsibility in respect to health and safety
• Ability to demonstrate written skills that are concise, accurate, relevant and legible
• Awareness of diversity of the needs of families in relation to culture and religion
• Provide evidence of time and resource management
• Excellent communication skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working
• Demonstrate ability to be flexible and participate in an NHS change environment
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge appropriately
• Positive attitude to service development and Children's Community Nursing and Palliative Care

Other job requirements

Essential

• Access to independent means of transport
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Street Health Centre

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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