Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job:

• As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Improve patient outcomes
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Completed the CPPE Primary Care pathway or close to completion
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits for employees:

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Sick pay (In line with company policy)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• Flexibility
• Pension scheme

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Work Location: In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registered
• CPPE Pathway
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• 12+ months in primary care
• Based in the Northeast

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Albany Court

Albany Court

Newcastle Business Park

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 7YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective and patient-centred anticoagulation care through independent clinical practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an independent caseload within nurse-led anticoagulation clinics across hospital and community locations.
• Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients receiving anticoagulation therapy in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Interpreting clinical information and laboratory results to support treatment decisions and ongoing management.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective patient outcomes.
• Supporting clinical governance activities including audit, service evaluation and implementation of best practice.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of anticoagulation services and pathways.
• Promoting high standards of patient safety, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Acting as a clinical role model and supporting colleagues through advice, education and professional leadership.

For this role, we are seeking a registered nurse with post-registration experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Experience in anticoagulation services is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Anticoagulation nursing experience
• History taking

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with a degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialist anticoagulation qualification
• Degree with honours or equivalent
• PhD qualification
• Clinical examination module

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Basic IT skills in e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Clinically competent
• Initiation and implementation of change
• Communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner
• Able to manage your own workload, plan the work of others and work autonomously
• Effective delegation skills
• Experience in staff management, able to persuade and influence and handle conflict
• Knowledge of professional NHS issues
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Be a reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Participation in service development projects
• Experience of developing care pathways relevant to the speciality

Specific role requirements

Essential

• Willing to work at pace and multitask

Physical effort

Essential

• Patient handling
• Use of manual handling equipment
• Non-patient manual handling

Physical skills

Essential

• Team player
• Flexible
• Motivated
• Good time management skills
• Able to use initiative
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
• Use of computer for Lorenzo and ICE requests

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Assertive

Mental effort

Essential

• Able to rise to the challenge of a busy environement
• Able to use problem solving techniques
• Is able to recognise when to escalate concerns to a higher level

Emotional effort

Essential

• Can confidently manage patients experiencing long waits for treatment
• Can address the needs of patients with mental health disorders or escalate concerns beyond personal ability

Working conditions

Essential

• Can work in a busy clinical setting in a sometimes noisy environment with occasional interruptions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital (with requirement to travel to Halton Hospital and other clinic locations)

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Newton Ward is a 12 bedded Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (PICU) .This is a specialist service that ward supports patients when they are at their most acutely unwell.

We offer person centred psychology and also the opportunity to work along side psychology supporting service users to complete safety planswhich help identify coping strategies and ways to manage their symptoms.We work with occupational therapists completing ward and off ward based assessments to ensure that when a service user has completed theirrecovery that they receive the support they require on discharge.Newton ward has worked closely with the centre for perfect care offering a least restrictive approach and no force first environment that enablespatients to develop positive and trusting relationships with the staff on the ward. Allowing them a familiar and comfortable environment during therecovery process.

You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, completing venepuncture and ECG training becoming familiar with identifying physicalhealth needs in addition to a service users mental health needs.

There are also multiple opportunities to engage in further training such as Arrive, STRIVE, THRIVE and post graduate certification inpsychological interventions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification by RMN

Desirable

• Degree
• Evidence of post registration study
• Approved training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & safety/risk management mental health act
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.

Desirable

• Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit.

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively.
• Possess good listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newton Ward, Clock View Hospital

2a Oak House Park

Walton, Liverpool

L9 1EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in care or demonstrate equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of studying for NVQ Level 3 in care or other relevant skills/academic based course or working towards this.

Experience

Essential

• Experience / knowledge of working within a high secure environment and mental health problems

Desirable

• Previous experience of phlebotomy, ECG recording and administrative work
• Smoking cessation trained.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to relate positively to people and to work within a changing and challenging environment
• Ability to work well within a team
• Willingness to maintain / develop skills and knowledge.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience / knowledge of working within a high secure environment and mental health problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secure care division

Maghull

L311HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) documentmanagement module, including document issuance, compatibility checks, templatecreation/maintenance, controlled copy management (issuance and reconciliation), andoversight of any paper or hybrid processes (e.g., wet signatures, scanned uploads, periodicreviews).
• Manage document storage and archiving processes, including oversight of the DocumentRecords Store and maintenance of hard copy documents e.g. training forms, validationprotocols etc. ensuring compliance, traceability and accessibility.
• Collaborate with the QA Computerised Systems Validator to execute system validationprotocols and escalate/document any data integrity or document-management-relatedadministrative issues.
• Set up and maintain the Asset Module on the eQMS, including data entry, record updates andsupporting the QA Validation team to track asset related-requirements
• Set up and maintain the Supplier module on the eQMS, including data entry, record updates,and supporting supplier approval processes by liaising with suppliers to obtain requiredqualification documentation.
• Set up and maintain the Audit module on the eQMS, including data entry, supporting the QAOperations team with audit scheduling, documentation, and tracking of findings.
• Provide administrative support across additional PQS modules, including CAPA (Correctiveand Preventive Actions) and Incidents & Occurrence (I&O), ensuring accurate data entry,tracking of actions, and timely follow-up.
• Support the development and updating of training materials related to PQS processes,including assistance with procedure updates and controlled document revisions.
• Assist with complaints management activities, including drafting correspondence, supportingsupplier communications, and maintaining accurate complaint records.
• Support Quality Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking and reporting, assisting in thepreparation of metric reports and ensuring accurate and timely performance data for QAreview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures and experience of dealing with non-routine issues
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar roles
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Experience of performing audits and recording findings

Other requirements

Desirable

• You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake 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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.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

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Applied Psychology Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma level.

Desirable

• Leadership training Post registration relevant clinical qualification e.g. nurse prescriber.

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate understanding of specific evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in CAMHS in areas of clinical supervision, casemanagement.
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care

Desirable

• To be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the current Children's and Young people agenda - government agendas

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working with young people with mental illness in community or other settings

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

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

Raglan House,

Between Towns Road

Oxford

OX4 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training

• Deliver approved training programmes for delegated healthcare tasks, including seizure management, emergency medication, anaphylaxis, enteral feeding, and other agreed clinical procedures.

• Adapt delivery to the learner and setting whilemaintainingthe content,standards,and learning outcomes of approved materials.

• Demonstrate clinical procedures and assess learners against approved competency frameworks, escalatingconcernsor complex decisions to an appropriately experienced practitioner.

• Provide refresher,update,and remedial training within agreed pathways.

• Supportparentsand carers to develop the knowledge, skills and confidencerequiredto undertake agreed healthcare tasks safely.

• Contribute to CCN induction, clinical skills updates, studysessions,and student learning within the post holders competence.

• Promote a positive,inclusive,and psychologically safe learning environment.

• Evaluate sessions, gather learnerfeedback,andidentifythemes for review by the Education and Training Lead.

Coordination and Record Keeping

• Respond to allocated training requests and consult with families, schools, care providers, agencies, and clinical colleagues to arrange delivery.

• Check that current care plans,prescriptions, riskinformation,andappropriate equipmentare available before child-specific training or assessment.

• Maintainaccuratetraining,attendance,and competency records on approved systemsin accordance withinformation governance requirements.

• Monitor outstanding actions forallocatedlearners, escalating delays,risks,or non-compliance promptly.

• Support collection and validation of activity, demand, capacity,quality,and outcome data.

• Assistwith the maintenance of training resources, equipment and stock, reporting defects or shortages.

• Ensure contemporaneous documentation in line with Trust policy and NMC professional standards.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work within the NMC Code, current registration, level of competence and approved Trust policies,protocols,and clinical guidelines.
• Maintain relevant clinical competence through supervised practice, continuing professional development and regular clinical work as agreed.

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care under an individualised plan of care when rostered to support CCN clinical activity.

• Recognise deterioration, safeguarding concerns, unsafepractice,or limitations in learner competence and take immediate action in line with escalation procedures.

• Confirm that delegation isappropriate onlywithin approved governance arrangements; refer complex, unusual or high-risk training and competency decisions to a Band 6 or Band 7 practitioner.

• Communicate effectively with children, youngpeopleand families, using developmentallyappropriateand accessible approaches.

• Maintain infection prevention, medicines management, moving and handling and lone-working standards relevant to the role.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively with the Education and Training Lead, Clinical Educators, localityteamsand other members of the Childrens Community Nursing Service.
• Liaise professionally with education settings, care agencies, families, acuteservicesand partner organisations to support coordinated training and safe care.

• Explain clinical information clearly, sensitively and without jargon, checking understanding and responding appropriately to questions or anxiety.

• Raise issues affecting training quality, learner competence, childsafetyor service capacity through the agreed governance route.

• Contribute to team meetings, clinicalsupervision,and service learning.

Quality and Professional Development

• Use approved lesson plans, competency documents, and evidence-based resources, identifying content that requires review.

• Participate in audit, evaluation and quality-improvement activity relating to delegated healthcare task training.

• Report incidents, near misses,complaints,and risksin accordance withTrust procedures and contribute to learning actions.

• Participate in appraisal, clinicalsupervision,and an agreed personal development plan.

• Maintain statutory and mandatory training and professional revalidation requirements.

• Undertake other dutiesappropriate tothe band and role as agreed with the line manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding professional accountability, delegation and competency assessment.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion and children's rights.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

• Knowledge of delegated healthcare tasks in education, care or community settings.
• Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.
• Familiarity with quality improvement or clinical audit.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

• Teaching, assessing, coaching or practicing supervision qualification.

job related aptitude and skills

Essential

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain clinical information to different audiences.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical procedures and assess competence objectively within agreed frameworks.
• Ability to recognise limitations, seek advice and escalate risk appropriately.

Desirable

• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyse training feedback and activity data.
• Experience using EMIS or a comparable electronic patient record.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Murray House

Jordan Hill

Oxford

OX2 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions by using, developing and consolidating advanced clinical skills within their own sphere of competence.
• Support decisions regarding patient treatment and management following a comprehensive telephone triage.
• Provide holistic patient care, within the patients residence, from assessment of presenting condition through to diagnosis, initial treatment and discharge, including the prescribing and administration of medication.
• Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team and with external providers, to ensure the right care is provided, by the right person, at the right time and in the right place.

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

Skills

Essential

• Advanced assessment skills
• Awareness of long term plan and ageing well agenda
• MDT working
• Ability to manage competing demands

Desirable

• Evidence of complex patient management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional inc paramedic
• Post Registration Qualification in advanced clinical assessment skills e.g. Advanced history taking and examination or Frailty (comprehensive geriatric assessment)
• V300-non medical presciber
• Mentorship qualification or teaching or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Specialist practitioner qualification in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice
• Experience in advanced assessment of patients
• Autonomous clinical practice

Desirable

• Community experience/ home visiting
• Consolidated prescribing experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible, adaptable and willing to change with the evolving service
• Confident in practice and ability to manage challenging situations
• Ability to motivate colleagues and team
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Coaching skills
• Awareness of national agendas and how they impact the applicant and service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon /Murray House/Bicester

Abingdon/City/Banbury

OX2 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of support worker is across our Unscheduled and Planned Care Teams- providing stabilisation interventions to service users in acute distress and ongoing interventions as part of a care plan with service users who are managed under Care Programme Approach.

Liaise as appropriate with other members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of individual service users.

The role will also require undertaking and delivering defined activities and interventions for a caseload of identified service users, in accordance with the agreed personal recovery plan. This maybe either on a one to one basis, or as part of a group activity.

See Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills and ability to communicate both face to face, via email and by telephone.
• Written communication skills, with the ability to contribute to written reports, maintain accurate records and interpret relevant clinical information effectively.
• Ability to form and sustain a trusting relationship with service users/carers.
• Team-working skills, and ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting.
• IT skills: ability to use email, Microsoft word and basic clinical records databases.
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate compassionate, recovery-focused care that values diversity and equality.

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 5 vocational qualification (Foundation Degree in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)

Desirable

• Training in an allied field such as counselling, mediation or advocacy.
• Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing).

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a mental health setting
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, taking a positive, nonjudgemental approach towards service users, carers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching / training individuals or groups.
• Experience of teaching / training individuals or groups.

Other requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

HMP Eastwood Park

Falfield

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Electrical/ mechaical experience

Desirable

• NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Trade qualification

Desirable

• Proof of further learning in selected field

Knowledge

Essential

• Health and Safety knowledge

Desirable

• Permit to work system knowledge
• HTM knowledge

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (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.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge:

Essential

• Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities with all patients.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff.
• Time management & organisational skills to undertake activities.

Desirable

• Prior skill & experience in a relevant area of work e.g. creative arts, crafts, physical fitness
• Acknowledgement and experience of needing to assess patient's risks in relation to certain activities.
• Experience of running groups/sessions
• Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Experience/ Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Care certificate/other qualification or ability to complete when starting on Allen Ward.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to understand and proactively Safeguard patients and others.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people within a mental health setting

Other Work Related Requirements:

Essential

• Positive attitude to people with mental health diagnoses.
• Recognition of needing to work flexibly and to be adaptive as required by 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See document attached for full Job description, below is a brief summary:

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment

Desirable

• To have knowledge and understanding of the research process

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN) or Occupational Therapist (OT) or Social worker (SW)

Desirable

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma. Teaching/mentoring qualification Leadership training

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• To have ability to manage case load and act lead professional for clients on case list.
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care
• To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners.
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice

Desirable

• Understand role and pupose of Audit

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness. Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community

Personal

Essential

• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
• Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
• Flexible

contractual

Essential

• Ability to travel across Oxfordshire independently & IT competent

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

House 1,

Slade Site, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached to this advert for a full overview of the role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to minute meetings.
• Organisational skills/managing diary systems and tracking information.
• Experience of managing information on a database
• experience of using computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Electronic Patient Record system.
• Experience in office management and supervisory/management role for staff.
• Experience of arranging and conducting interviews and of inducting new staff.
• An understanding of information governance.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills. Knowledge of project management or information analysis.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent and calm telephone manner.
• Patient focused approach.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Calm under pressure

Qualifications-Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Higher Education qualification (i.e., 'A' Level/NVQ III standard) or equivalent.
• IT Skills to RSA3/NVQ Level 3, or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Fiennes Centre Banbury or Vale Resource centre, Abingdon community hospital

Banbury or Abingdon

OX16 9BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment youll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, youll be out in the local community approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.

We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you.

You will work with the IPS team leaders and other IPS Employment specialists to assist in the development of the wider service across the county.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications

Desirable

• Trained in IPS Model
• Mental Health first Aid or similar

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group

Desirable

• Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

John Sharich House at the Slade Site

Horsepath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Educated to at least Degree Level or equivalent with evidence of numerical skills.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Desirable

• Business administration or Management qualification

Qualification- Academic

Essential

• IT literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

Desirable

• RSA Typing Qualification/ECDL/
• Knowledge of NHS national data sets
• Knowledge of NHS performance agenda

Experience

Essential

• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working in an administrative/secretarial role
• Ability to multi task, deal with conflict and demanding priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly numerical and good analytical skills
• Experience in supervising or leading teams

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience of performance monitoring and management
• Experience of working relationships including GP's, CCG's, Health and Social Care Services, Voluntary Organisations and Patient and Carer Representatives.

personal qualities

Essential

• Positive, reliable and flexible approch with practical problem solving abilities.
• Works well under pressure, plan and manage workload, analytical, team player

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

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

Qualification

Essential

• AET/Fire related Qualification/ significant years of experience within field/healthcare

Desirable

• Healthcare/AET/Fire related Qualification/ significant years of experience within field

extensive experience in fire risk assessments

Essential

• Conduct fire risk assessments and provide advice and guidance about the application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and guidance documents

Desirable

• Understanding of British Standards relevant to Fire

Understanding of relevant legislation

Essential

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Fire Safety Order 2005

Desirable

• NHS Fire Code HTM 05

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

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the Licensed Aseptic Manufacturing Servicesencompassing staff, resources, activity and information.
• In conjunction with the Head of Quality the Head of Production maintains the MHRA licence(s), liaises with regulatory authorities, receiving and assessing complex information that may affect manufacture of medicines.
• To utilise negotiating skills in discussion with Business Managers, Finance Director(s), workforce planning and ICS partners in regard to business and service development.
• To hold regular senior production management meetings to motivate senior staff and monitor /review:-- Personnel / staffing changes / training records and needs/ sickness /error reports- Health and Safety / Accident and Incident reports
• To attend the Quality Management Meeting, ensuring appropriate pharmaceutical quality systems are in place in all departments of the NENE Provider Collaborative Aseptic Hub.
• To liase with QC and QA personnel on a regular basis to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice.
• To represent the Hub, as required, attending National and Regional Meetings as required by NHSE, ICS and associated National Working Groups
• To provide information, when required, to nursing and medical staff on optimum formulations for stability of all products prepared in the NENC Aseptic Hub.
• To maintain awareness and knowledge of industry development and best practice.
• Ensuring that comprehensive and up-date selection of reference texts and journals is maintained.
• To maintain and further develop where appropriate links with relevant professional bodies and organisations e.g., Royal Pharmaceutical Society, MHRA, Department of Health andSocial Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in a scientific / engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Registered Professional
• Post-graduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance;
• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, gained through training, of technical areas of pharmacy, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, preparation, procurement and contracting, auditing and unlicensed medicines.
• Good knowledge of MHRA Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, and the British and European pharmacopoeial requirements for raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Evidence of successful team management
• Evidence of a leading role in an MHRA Regulatory inspection

Desirable

• Awareness of policies and procedures which impinge on role
• Budgetary planning / financial management experience
• Awareness Corporate and Clinical Governance; Control Assurance Standards within NHS.
• Detailed knowledge of the manufacture of parenteral nutrition, cytotoxic chemotherapy, intravenous additives, Homecare.
• Microbiology/formulation/product design, and the chemical, pharmaceutical and clinical properties of ingredients
• Expert Knowledge of gassing isolators
• Nationally recognised expert in pharmaceutical manufacture.
• Evidence of leading a successful previous pharmaceutical build.
• Evidence of awareness of the NHSE Aseptic Transformation process.

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Rd

Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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