Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

Experience

Essential

• To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Formal /informal teaching including supervising student placements
• To have relevant experience in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
• Experience of working in older adult mental health
• Experience of working in the speciality of Dementia

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and managing staff
• Experience of providing leadership

Skills

Essential

• To be IT literate
• To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• To be a car driver

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Saffron House

Easton St

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker or other relevant registered professional qualification
• Current registration with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England or equivalent)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of professional registration
• Degree-level professional qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Master's degree in a relevant clinical, leadership or management discipline
• Leadership or management qualification
• ADOS trained and/or additional neurodevelopmental assessment training
• Teaching, supervision or mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience working with children and young people with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental needs
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentorship or leadership to colleagues
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health, education and social care
• Experience of complex assessment, formulation, risk management and clinical decision-making
• Experience contributing to service improvement, audit, quality assurance or governance activities

Desirable

• Experience working within a dedicated Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service or ADHD pathway
• Experience of line management and appraisal responsibilities
• Experience working within CAMHS community services
• Experience supporting ADHD medication pathways
• Experience leading service development or pathway redesign initiatives

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism and ADHD
• Understanding of neuro-affirming, child-centred and evidence-based practice
• Ability to undertake specialist assessments and contribute to formulation-led care planning
• Strong clinical risk assessment and risk management skills
• Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions and manage clinical complexity
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to children, families and professionals
• Ability to lead, motivate and support staff through change and service pressures
• Understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement and performance management processes
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of neurodevelopmental assessment frameworks and NICE guidance
• Direct experience of conducting neurodevelopmental assessments
• Knowledge of ADHD medication monitoring and governance requirements
• Experience interpreting performance and activity data
• Experience presenting information to senior leaders or external agencies

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Experience supporting staff development through supervision, coaching or leadership
• Ability to promote a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe team culture
• Ability to contribute to workforce planning, recruitment and staff development
• Demonstrates values-based, compassionate leadership and professional integrity

Desirable

• Formal leadership experience within CAMHS or neurodevelopmental services
• Experience managing performance, attendance or capability processes

Other

Essential

• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and neuro-affirming practice
• Ability to travel across Buckinghamshire and surrounding localities as required by the role

Desirable

• Lived experience of neurodiversity

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sue Nicholls Center

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP201EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts in the delivery of all statutory / NHS accounts and monthly returns (including Provider Financial Returns (PFRs), Statutory Accounts and detailed working papers) which represent a true and fair view of the Trust position and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.

Assist in the comprehensive production of all necessary detailed working papers for the monthly / annual accounts.

Maintain the integrity of the trial balance (TB), properly coding transactions to ensure that production of the key reports and statements can be derived from the General Ledger with minimal manual intervention.

Work with Financial Management and Transactional Services colleagues to ensure the Trust has identified and properly accounted for provisions (bad debt, redundancies etc) and has reported any Special Payments correctly.

Advise colleagues on the appropriate treatment of contentious or unusual transactions (eg, accruals, vs provision, vs contingent liability).

Maintain proper logs of the details and outcome of decisions or investigations and make the appropriate disclosures relating to IR35 transactions (including in the annual report).

Follow the agreed timetable relating to Trust control accounts and suspense accounts, ensuring that all procedures are followed in a timely manner.

Obtain monthly statistics using business intelligence, formulating trends or tables of information in the agreed format for inclusion in reports to Senior Management.

Capture all necessary information to update the losses and special payments register and produce the losses and special payments quarterly report for the Audit Committee and auditors, ensuring that all losses and special payments have been made in accordance with national guidance, current policies, reporting trends and anomalies appropriately.

Review the completion of Trust SOFP control accounts (internal or SBS produced), ensuring reconciliations are completed and reviewed on time by responsible officers, in the prescribed Trust format and provide evidence / report any issues to the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts.

Review monthly VAT returns and transactions completed by SBS/internally, reporting to Financial Management and other colleagues any anomalies impacting on the monthly position, that might necessitate a correction, working with colleagues to transact any such correction.

Monitor the goods received not invoiced (GRNI) position of the Trust and transact on a timely basis any manual adjustment to the monthly automated accrual journal, in line with current policy and ensure full transparency with colleagues.

Calculate finance expenditure including interest (bank / leases).

Ensure any learning from the prior year is incorporated into the work of the current year to ensure mistakes are not repeated and a culture of continuous improvement is instilled into the team.

Identify weaknesses in the national chart of accounts impacting on the Trusts ability to report accurately / effectively and recommend changes or internal workarounds as necessary (e.g. the setting up of analysis codes to enrich the information stored in the GL).

Report any workarounds to the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts and advise on potential solutions.

Input to the annual accounts and audit as required, responding to audit queries as directed by the Senior Financial Accountants.

Correctly comply with new or updated accounting standards as adopted by the NHS and adapt existing processes as necessary, ensuring that information is devolved as widely as necessary, acting as a focal point for subsequent queries. Periodically review and lead the development, review and implementation of financial accounting procedures, policies and control frameworks.

Lead the management and technical accounting treatment of Trust lease arrangements, including, maintaining the Trusts lease register, ensuring new leases are added, existing leases are updated, expired leases are removed and that balances and inflationary increases etc are updated periodically.

Performance management and development of the Financial Accounting Officer Technical Accounting.

Lead the Financial Accounts automation strategy, identifying opportunities for AI and robotic process automation and provide guidance and management to the Financial Accounting Officer - AI Robotics

Undertake performance reviews, appraisals and regular 1:1 meetings.

Comply with Trust values and behaviours within the Department.

Suggest and adapt to new ways of working, leading on the direction of travel relating to the automation of processes (artificial intelligence / robotic process automation) in Finance to improve productivity, accuracy and timeliness.

Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance (financial controls), Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and other standards, working with colleagues across the Finance function and in the wider Trust to promote good governance practice and the highest standards of business conduct.

Input into the content of Trust policies.

Any other duties as determined appropriate by the Senior Financial Accountant Technical Accounts and provision of cross-cover for the Financial Accountant Group Accounting and Cash.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification finalist or equivalent.
• Theoretical knowledge of accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
• Committed to instigating and maintaining own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and encouraging / enabling that of others.
• Significant experience of technical financial accounting within a large complex organisation.

Desirable

• Fully Qualified Professional CCAB Accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NHS finance policies.

Experience

Essential

• NHS finance experience
• Experience of advising finance and non-finance managers on financial matters, providing detailed advice and guidance.
• Staff management and leadership experience.
• Adherence to complex rules relating to financial standards, policies or national guidance.
• Advanced level of understanding of Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced functionality.
• Interpreting IFRS and NHS accounting guidance.
• Managing complex accounting issues and providing authoritative advice.
• Leading component parts of statutory accounts preparation.
• Developing accounting policies and procedures.
• In-depth specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.

Desirable

• Experience in an NHS Provider Finance function.
• Leading financial accounting teams.
• Working knowledge of Oracle general ledger systems.
• Implementing accounting policy changes across organisations.
• Involvement in systems development / implementation.
• Completion of monthly Provider Financial Returns (PFR).
• NHS 'PFR' / 'TAC' Statutory Accounts forms completion.
• Leading digital transformation, including Robotic Automated Processes (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers.
• Provide and present highly complex sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing, recognising the differing needs of the audience, and respond appropriately with tact & diplomacy over contentious issues.
• Develop and present financial information to non-finance professionals and convey financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Resolve complex financial queries including confidential, legal and other sensitive issues involving the relevant colleagues where necessary.
• Feed-back, train and deal with performance issues for staff.
• Encourage a customer-focused business-like approach considering the effect of actions on other stakeholders.
• Invite full participation and encourage staff to offer ideas.
• Negotiate service issues with internal stakeholders or external counterparties.
• Discuss complex financial queries with staff, suppliers and other stakeholders (eg. reasons for delays in payment and other sensitive / contentious issues).

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Make judgements involving complex facts or situations, requiring the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of a range of options.
• Analyse complex problems specifically relating to technical accounting, including improving the accuracy of stock takes, provisions accounting and Resource Department Expenditure Limits (RDEL) returns, and providing judgement on potential IR35 situations.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities or programmes, requiring the formulation & adjustment of plans or strategies.
• Plan projects to positively impact across the department & the organisation.
• Contribute to the overall financial strategy and finance accreditation.
• Work on own initiative and lead by example.
• Delivery of accounting, financial services over the financial year the function.
• Prepares plans for financial and people aspects of service provision
• Contributes to medium term financial strategy with planning colleagues, assessing the impact on cash and working capital of financial / capital investment plans.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and financial data analysis).
• Light physical effort required - sitting, standing, walking and driving / travelling.
• Use of PC / Laptop / display screen equipment continuously.
• Concentration required when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries.
• May be required to switch tasks with no notice.
• Office conditions may vary from time to time (eg. open plan, single office).

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Requirement to work flexibly, including working on-site depending on the requirements of the role or the wider team at any particular time.
• Requirement to attend face to face meetings and other activities (eg training, stock takes).
• Requirement to attend virtual (MS Teams) meetings when working from home and be present and available during office hours.
• Incidental contact with patients, clients.
• Suggest changes to and implement accounting policies and financial procedures in own area or section.
• Propose changes to and redesign local accounting and financial policies and procedures, which impact in other areas.
• Allocate work to more junior staff in the section.
• Provide training / deliver formal finance training to a range of non-finance managers.
• Design, formatting of spreadsheets and databases for specific purposes / responsible for introducing, adapting and improving financial systems for use by others.
• Work to achieve agreed objectives and freedom to do this in own way.
• Act without reference to manager
• Act as lead specialist in own area

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Behave in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Team NUH behavioural standards.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ, City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, and outstanding communication skills are essential for this role. These qualities are key to supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe care to our patients.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics, together with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel and Outlook.

Previous experience of working within NHS hospital services and/or a knowledge of pharmacy services would be desirable, but is not essential.

Join our dynamic and passionate team, where your skills and expertise will be valued and recognised. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our commitment to delivering the right medicine, to the right patient, in the safest possible way, on time, every time.

As a successful candidate, you will provide essential administrative support to the team, with particular responsibility for coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes and maintaining action logs. You will also support data analysis and management, contribute to the production of reports and dashboards, and manage and respond to enquiries received by the team.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Use of Microsoft Office or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience in healthcare or governance
• Experience providing personal assistance or diary management support
• Experience of meeting management including compiling agendas and producing minutes

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Desirable

• Good understanding of NHS governance and patient safety principles

Personal Skills

Essential

• Able to work in a team and individually
• Able to plan and manage work tasks to meet deadlines
• Flexible in approach to 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) or equivalent
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience as a Healthcare Assistant / Worker in a health or social care setting;
• Experience of working as part of a team;
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / AT-P / CIS)

Desirable

• Experience within community healthcare setting;
• Experience of working with people living with dementia or cognitive impairment;
• Experience of working with people with frailty

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of developments in the NHS;
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice;
• Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written);
• Ability to organise own work;
• Moderate IT skills.

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westview Integrated Care Centre

Tenterden

TN30 6TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cancer Pathway Co-ordination

Using hospital systems, proactively manage the patient pathway for all tumour sites by monitoring, reporting and recording tracking events, ensuring that the patients journey is processed in a timely and efficient manner, in line with the Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) Targets.

To retrieve information needed to maintain a tracking process on every two-week wait patient, consultant upgrade and screening referral.

Work with Cancer Pathway Managers to ensure the pathway reflects the requirements agreed for each tumour site timeline.

Provide weekly updates to the Cancer Pathway management team and the wider divisions regarding the progress of individual patients in the diagnostics stage, escalating issues and delays in a patients pathway as identified by the Cancer PTL.

To gain an understanding of the medical terminology of diagnosis and treatments for cancer in order to fully understand the patients pathway.

Ensure effective communication with nursing staff, medical teams, management and other coordinators to ensure the organisation and coordination of timely management of all patients on a cancer pathway.

Send and receive tertiary referrals and investigation / treatments results for patients from other provider organisations in line with local agreements and national targets.

Data Collection and Analysis

Ensuring data collection is undertaken in a prospective manner, assuring accuracy at all times.

Analysing target breaches and reporting any anomalies to the Cancer Pathway Managers and Head of Performance.

Work with clinical teams to assist in the collection and recording of items for Nation Cancer Clinical data sets e.g. Cancer waiting times, COSD, Clinical audits etc.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to develop your skills for possible career development within the NHS and we highly recommend an informal visit for more information.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population living across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas across three busy hospital sites therefore travel between hospital sites may be required. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Commitments to Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language
• Competent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent data input skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Cancer Pathway Tracking database

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical)
• Effective team player able to work with people

Desirable

• Self motivated but also able to motivate others
• Possess effective listening skills

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

• Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them accordingly to ensure cancer patients are treated within target
• Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively
• Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on -going

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to use a computer for extended periods
• Accuracy with data entry and information tracking- pays attention to detail
• Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to undertake additional training as required
• Drive and enthusiastic, well-motivated with a positive approach to working as part of a team pursuing new strategic goals

Desirable

• Committed to 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join Cygnet Group and start a career where every day makes a difference.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) at Oakhurst Lodge.

Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you. If you're compassionate, enjoy helping others and want to make a positive impact, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed.

Why Join Us?

This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll support people to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives, helping them achieve personal goals, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful experiences both at Oakhurst Lodge and in the local community.

From supporting daily routines and encouraging independence to accompanying individuals on activities and outings, you'll play an important part in improving quality of life and promoting wellbeing.

About the Role

Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great variety? Join our team on a 42-hour permanent contract, working 12-hour day shifts across a 7-day rota.

What to expect:

• Full-time permanent employment

• 12-hour day shifts

• Around two weekends per month

• Early shifts from 7:00 am

• Later shifts finishing by 10:00 pm

• The opportunity to make a real difference every day

Oakhurst Lodge is an 8-placement specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Why Join Cygnet

• Salary: £13.45 £14.00 per hour

• Increase to £13.75 Per Hour after 3 months

• Free meal while on shift

• NHS Blue Light Discount Card

• Fully paid training and induction

• 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Paid breaks

• Contributory pension scheme

• Access to a range of staff support and wellbeing services via Cygnets online portal

• Excellent career development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications to support your long-term career growth.

To thrive in this role, you'll have:

• Experience supporting adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities or working within a care setting.

• An understanding of behaviours that may challenge, and a positive, proactive approach to support

• A caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to help others succeed

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

• A team-focused approach, with the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment

• Flexibility and enthusiasm for supporting a variety of community activities, social events, and meaningful experiences

• A commitment to promoting independence, choice, dign ity, and wellbeing for the people we support

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Ashurst

SO40 7AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cancer Pathway Co-ordination

Using hospital systems, proactively manage the patient pathway for all tumour sites by monitoring, reporting and recording tracking events, ensuring that the patients journey is processed in a timely and efficient manner, in line with the Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) Targets.

To retrieve information needed to maintain a tracking process on every two-week wait patient, consultant upgrade and screening referral.

Work with Cancer Pathway Managers to ensure the pathway reflects the requirements agreed for each tumour site timeline.

Provide weekly updates to the Cancer Pathway management team and the wider divisions regarding the progress of individual patients in the diagnostics stage, escalating issues and delays in a patients pathway as identified by the Cancer PTL.

To gain an understanding of the medical terminology of diagnosis and treatments for cancer in order to fully understand the patients pathway.

Ensure effective communication with nursing staff, medical teams, management and other coordinators to ensure the organisation and coordination of timely management of all patients on a cancer pathway.

Send and receive tertiary referrals and investigation / treatments results for patients from other provider organisations in line with local agreements and national targets.

Data Collection and Analysis

Ensuring data collection is undertaken in a prospective manner, assuring accuracy at all times.

Analysing target breaches and reporting any anomalies to the Cancer Pathway Managers and Head of Performance.

Work with clinical teams to assist in the collection and recording of items for Nation Cancer Clinical data sets e.g. Cancer waiting times, COSD, Clinical audits etc.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to develop your skills for possible career development within the NHS and we highly recommend an informal visit for more information.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population living across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas across three busy hospital sites therefore travel between hospital sites may be required. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Commitments to Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language
• Competent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Excellent data input skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Cancer Pathway Tracking database

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical)
• Effective team player able to work with people

Desirable

• Self motivated but also able to motivate others
• Possess effective listening skills

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

• Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them accordingly to ensure cancer patients are treated within target
• Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively
• Planning and organisation of a number of complex tasks many of which are on -going

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to use a computer for extended periods
• Accuracy with data entry and information tracking- pays attention to detail
• Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to undertake additional training as required
• Drive and enthusiastic, well-motivated with a positive approach to working as part of a team pursuing new strategic goals

Desirable

• Committed to 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE's/NVQ to level 2

Desirable

• Venepuncture certificate

Experience

Essential

• Customer service

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare enviroment
• Previous experience in venepunture

Skills

Essential

• Good computer skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts in the delivery of all statutory / NHS accounts and monthly returns (including Provider Financial Returns (PFRs), Statutory Accounts and detailed working papers) which represent a true and fair view of the Trust position and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.

To assist in the comprehensive production of all necessary detailed working papers for the monthly / annual accounts.

To maintain the integrity of the trial balance (TB), properly coding transactions to ensure that production of the key reports and statements can be derived from the General Ledger with minimal manual intervention.

To follow the agreed timetable relating to Trust control accounts and suspense accounts, ensuring that all procedures are followed in a timely manner.

Work alongside the Financial Accounting Officer AI and Robotics and be responsible for the day-to-day operation / update of systems developed including salary sacrifice / lease car schemes, liaising with non-finance colleagues as necessary (e.g. payroll) and identify and resolve any problems.

Input to the annual accounts and audit as required, responding to audit queries as directed by the Financial Accountants.

Act on advice from the Financial Accountant - Technical Accounts to correctly comply with new or updated accounting standards as adopted by the NHS and adapt existing processes as necessary, ensuring that information is devolved as widely as necessary, acting as a focal point for subsequent queries.

Accounting for injury cost recovery transactions including bad debt calculations.

Reconcile reserve movements relating to Public Dividend Capital, Revaluation and Retained Earnings.

Attend periodical stock takes, transact movements into the general ledger and prepare reports for the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts.

Ensure information is stored at an appropriate level in the GL to ensure both internal and external reporting requirements are met and that the balances can be easily reconciled to external sources.

Update payroll mapping tables to ensure the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) feeder system updates the ledger codes appropriately for each of the pay elements and reconcile the gross to net reports to the control accounts.

Work with the Transactional Services Manager to ensure the Trust has coverage in terms of its bad/doubtful debt provision ensuring the position is re-evaluated, transacted and reported on a timely basis to Management Accounts.

Ensure statutory reporting of private and overseas patients is reconciled to departmental records, ensuring accuracy of reporting of the monthly cash recovery, reported income and any write-offs.

Responsibility for the performance management and development of the Financial Accounts Assistant.

Undertake performance reviews, appraisals and regular 1:1 meetings.

Comply with Trust values and behaviours within the Department.

Adapt to new ways of working, including automation and artificial intelligence in Finance.

Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance (financial controls), Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and other standards, working with colleagues across the Finance function and in the wider Trust to promote good governance practice and the highest standards of business conduct.

Any other duties as determined appropriate by the Financial Accountant Technical Accounts and provision of cross-cover for the Financial Accounting Officer Group Accounting and Cash.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 5/professional accountancy Qualifications - Certificate Level/Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Member or equivalent experience to degree level plus supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge / ability in using MS Excel to solve problems
• Awareness of accounting and reporting standards (including IFRS).
• Committed to instigating and maintaining own development.

Desirable

• Accountancy qualification (AAT or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues on financial matters offering solutions to problems.
• Intermediate level of understanding of Microsoft Excel, including the use of inbuilt tools to automate tasks.
• Detailed understanding of accounting procedures (e.g. reconciliation and balances, finance computer systems and ledgers and coding structures).
• Knowledge of legislation as it affects own finance area.

Desirable

• NHS Finance experience.
• Working knowledge of Oracle general ledger systems.
• Experience of using automated processes to improve efficiency.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide advice on complex financial and corporate issues to non- financial managers.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing, recognising the differing needs of the audience, and respond appropriately with tact & diplomacy over contentious issues.
• Participate in regular meetings and encourage others to offer ideas.
• Exposure to occasional emotional circumstances and empathise and deal with angry or upset colleagues.
• Discuss financial queries with staff and other stakeholders which are often complex or contentious / sensitive.
• Provide and present financial and other information effectively and professionally.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Make judgements involving complex facts or situations, requiring the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information.
• Analyse and interpret financial transactions.
• Investigate complex financial queries and analyse detailed data to identify errors/discrepancies
• Carry out complex financial calculations.

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Plan and organise activities or programmes, to deliver tasks to the required timetable.
• Plan monthly workload to positively impact across the department & the organisation.
• Contribute to the overall financial strategy and finance accreditation.
• Work on own initiative and lead by example.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to concentrate for long periods (inputting, validating and financial data analysis).
• Light physical effort required - sitting, standing, walking and driving / travelling.
• Use of PC / Laptop / display screen equipment continuously.
• Input of financial data into computer databases and spreadsheets, where speed and accuracy are necessary.
• Concentration required when inputting data, checking and reconciling information, making calculations and when answering queries from staff, stakeholders.
• Occasional requirement to concentrate for long periods when inputting data and when analysing data/statistics.
• Requirement to switch tasks at short notice.
• Office conditions may vary from time to time (eg. open plan, single office).

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Requirement to work flexibly, including working on-site depending on the requirements of the role or the wider team at any particular time.
• Requirement to attend face to face meetings and other activities (eg training, stock takes).
• Requirement to attend virtual (MS Teams) meetings when working from home and be present and available during office hours.
• Propose changes to working practices and procedures (e.g. when planning for the impact of new legislation).
• Implements procedures set by others.
• Allocate work to more junior staff in the section
• Provide induction training for trainees, new members of staff/day to day team management including e.g. recruitment (or assisting with recruitment), appraisal, discipline, training, delegation.
• Work within policies and procedures (work is managed rather than supervised).

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Behave in a way that is consistent with the Trust's Team NUH behavioural standards.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Therapeutic Apheresis Services (TAS) is the only patient-facing service within NHS Blood and Transplant and is recognised nationally as one of our flagship clinical services. We are expanding TAS across the Southwest Peninsula, providing specialist outreach support to the four main hospitals in Devon and Cornwall.

As a TAS Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering lifesaving and life-enhancing apheresis treatments to both adult and paediatric patients. There is no dedicated TAS unit within the Southwest; instead, you will work entirely through outreach, travelling to and operating within partner hospitals across the region. This offers exceptional variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop strong working relationships within multiple host Trusts.

You will be joining a unique national NHS service that combines specialist expertise with the infrastructure and support of both NHS Blood and Transplant and our partner organisations. To help you thrive, we provide a comprehensive residential induction and continuous professional development tailored specifically to this highly specialised role.

If you are looking for a dynamic, autonomous nursing role where every day is different and where you can make a direct, meaningful impact on patient care across Devon and Cornwall, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

Requirement to participate in an on-call and shift-based rota, which may include evening, weekend, or public holiday working.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level through:
• Be a Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration; RN1 Adult Nurse level 1, RNA Adult Nurse level 1, and /or RN8 Childrens Nurse level 1 or RNC Childrens Nurse level 1 (which must be maintained).
• Plus:
• Degree in clinical area
• OR
• Equivalent level of post registration experience/qualification in acute/specialised clinical area
• Possess a teaching/assessment qualification OR equivalent experience.
• Evidence of recent post registration education/learning
• Demonstrate an awareness of current issues in nursing
• Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of clinical management and the ability to make decision
• Demonstrable experience of planning, implementing and evaluating changes in clinical practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of and experience in working to performance objectives and organisational targets
• Experience of initiating and supporting the professional development of self and others
• Demonstrates experience of mentoring/coaching staff in the clinical environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research
• Understand the principles of clinical effectiveness and best practice
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good level of education to GCSE level, including Maths & English (Grade C/equivalent or above.)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level in healthcare or be willing to work towards
• To be able to drive a car

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience (minimum 1 year) of working as a therapy/nursing assistant or similar post
• Experience of working with direct contact with the public.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• To have ability to work on own initiative and to be confident to work without direct supervision
• To have ability to learn new skills to deliver patient care as instructed by qualified members of staff
• To be able to work within the multidisciplinary team
• To be able to prioritise own workload
• To be aware of own limitations

Desirable

• To partake in data collection
• Experience with IT systems
• Ability to compete allocated projects and meet deadlines

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for your next rewarding challenge?

At Cygnet Hospital Elowen, we're seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and helping individuals achieve positive outcomes on their recovery journey.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, where your expertise will make a genuine difference every day.

About the Role

• Permanent contract

• 42 hours per week

• A varied rota including days, nights and weekends

• Work within a specialist, recovery-focused mental health service

• Be part of a team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.

Why Cy gnet? We'll offer you:

Pay rate - £22.50 per hour

• Exclusive discounts through our NHS & employee discount scheme.

• Free meals whilst on duty.

• Free parking

• Bespoke career progression pathways

• Annual Staff Recognition & Awards Evenings

Your day-to-day...

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations

• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality

• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing

• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with patients, relatives & other healthcare professionals

• Safe administration of medication as per local and national guidelines

• Provide effective direction and support to junior members of the team

You..

• An experienced RMN with a current Pin Number, you'll have

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role

• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices

• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk

• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Heanor

DE75 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a full range of clerical duties as directed by the Information and Clerical Support Co-ordinator and advice Line Team Leader using IT skills including spread sheets, word processing, emails, electronic patient record processes, scanning and retrieval of information using a variety of systems.
• To manage telephone calls to the advice line, processing these from professionals and families, directing to the advice line team for response where appropriate.
• General office administration including filing and the management of electronic and paper information
• To work as part of a team and to carry outs tasks set by the line manager or Advice Line Team Leader.
• To have an understanding of GDPR, Patient confidentiality, Risk Management and Health and Safety Procedures and guidelines.
• To manage the generic email box, ensuring appropriate communication response and dissemination and processing of client information
• To advise the HV/SN, Team Leader of any concerns relating to safeguarding of risk to vulnerable adults in line with policy

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• English, Maths GCSE (A-C)/ O'Level or equivalent qualifications
• NVQ level 2 or above in a relevant subject - IT/ Administration/ Business

Desirable

• Relevant administrative qualification eg RSA/ keyboard skills/ ECDL

Knowledge

Essential

• knowledge of a range of administrative procedures

Desirable

• knowledge of NHS Systems EMIS, PAS and Synergy

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical/ administrative experience
• Experience of general office duties

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working with general public

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Communication skills
• IT skills including MS office, data inputting and scanning

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central House

Wellington Road South

Stockport

SK1 3TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist will lead the delivery and development of specialist psychological care within St Michaels Hospice. The postholder will provide highly specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for patients, families and carers, while also undertaking a strategic role in reviewing and expanding the hospices psychological and emotional wellbeing services. A key component of the role will be the design and implementation of a volunteersupported emotional wellbeing model, ensuring safe governance, training and supervision. The postholder will work collaboratively with Rowans Hospice to align service models, share learning and support consistent standards across both organisations.

Clinical Practice

The postholder will provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention for individuals and families experiencing complex emotional, psychological and existential distress associated with lifelimiting illness. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, offering consultation, reflective input and support to colleagues.

• Specialist assessment, formulation and evidencebased intervention
• Support for anticipatory grief, trauma, existential distress and bereavement
• Consultation to MDT colleagues and participation in clinical discussions
• Highquality clinical documentation and adherence to governance standards

Service Development and Leadership

Alongside clinical duties, the psychologist will lead a structured review of current psychological services and develop a forwardlooking model of care.

• Review and redesign of psychological and emotional wellbeing services

Development of evidence-informed psychological care pathways, including triage processes, thresholds for intervention and stepped levels of support, aligned with relevant guidance and best practice in palliative and end-of-life care.

Development of a volunteer emotionalsupport model, including referral, triage, allocation, escalation, governance, training, supervision and outcome-monitoring frameworks.

• Crosssite collaboration with Rowans Hospice to align pathways and standards
• Contribution to organisational strategy, quality improvement, audit and evaluation

Education, Training and Supervision

The postholder will support the development of psychological capability across the hospice workforce.

• Clinical supervision for psychological practitioners, counsellors and volunteers
• Delivery of training on psychological aspects of palliative and endoflife care
• Facilitation of reflective practice and staff wellbeing initiatives

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values, vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager to undertake work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations To represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and public domain, including social media, appropriately.

Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required.

To be conversant with and adhere to all St. Michaels Hospice Policies and Procedures.

Be responsible for upholding and promoting St. Michaels Hospice safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals, and promptly reporting any concerns or incidents in accordance with established procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Advanced skills in psychological formulation and intervention
• Strong understanding of psychological needs in palliative and end of life care
• Ability to develop clear care pathways, triage processes and thresholds for psychological intervention.
• Ability to design and deliver training and reflective practice
• Ability to use proportionate outcome, activity and quality measures to evaluate psychological provision and support service development.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex caseloads
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and governance

Desirable

• Experience working across organisational boundaries

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Additional training in specialist therapeutic models (e.g., ACT, CFT, systemic practice)
• Training in supervision

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience working with adults with complex psychological needs
• Experience delivering specialist assessment, formulation and intervention
• Experience of service development, redesign or quality improvement
• Experience supervising psychological practitioners, trainees or volunteers
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Desirable

• Experience in palliative care, oncology or long term conditions
• Experience developing volunteer based emotional support services
• Experience contributing to research, audit or evaluation

Attitude, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Compassionate, person centred and reflective approach
• Emotional resilience and ability to work with distress and uncertainty
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Collaborative, flexible and adaptable
• Professional integrity and commitment to hospice values

Desirable

• Interest in staff wellbeing and reflective practice models

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the hospice catchment area, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Address

Basil de Ferranti House

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.

Deliver food service trolley to wards.

Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.

Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment or fabric of the building to Team Leader or Ward Manager.

Responsible for the completion of records or log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets.

Complete all working schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.

The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.

Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.

Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.

It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• After reading the attached job description please advise what skills and experience you have for this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• No formal qualifications are necessary, as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Have the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills, including non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
• Be calm, focused and able to cope with 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire