Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this exceptional opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment website . To have a conversation about the role and your interest, contact our recruitment advisors Helen Barkham, Niamh Blair, or Emma Pickup at GatenbySanderson via [email protected].

Closing date: 9am, Friday 2nd October

Stakeholder engagement and final interviews: Thursday 29th October

Person Specification

Qualifications & Development

Essential

• Chartered Member with the CIPD (MCIPD/FCIPD)
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience gained in a senior leadership role.
• Evidence of continuous professional development, with demonstrable knowledge and experience within the People profession/specialism.

Desirable

• Educated to Master's Degree level (ideally in a people profession related field)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial experience at a senior management/board level in an organisation(s) of similar size and complexity
• Outstanding reputation as a leader, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of People services
• A proven track record in Strategic Workforce and with demonstrable experience of leading teams across all the People functional disciplines.
• Experience of successfully designing and delivering tangible improvements in staff engagement.
• Strong track record in change management and improving organisational effectiveness.
• Significant experience of delivering change through partnership working
• Experience of developing and implementing transformative, organisation-wide cultural change

Desirable

• Experience in organisational development.
• Sound understanding of the current NHS policy context, financial regime and workforce and training issues and of NHS working practices

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to lead and motivate others, with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to cope with complex organisational issues and able to relate to a wide spectrum of multi-disciplinary professionals
• Able to assess priorities and make decisions, quick to grasp a point, able to "think on your feet", and confident to influence, persuade and give leadership and direction.
• Ability to cope under pressure, with a resilience to work with ambitious deadlines.
• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible, with well-developed interpersonal skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm, considered and resilient under pressure
• Emotionally intelligent with the confidence to challenge constructively at the most senior level
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, fairness and dignity of every colleague

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport Greater Manchester

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Podiatry
• Health & Care Professions Council registration
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Professional knowledge acquired through formal degree training University or equivalent establishment

Desirable

• Member of the professional body
• IT qualification ECDL or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• CPR including the administration of adrenalin

Desirable

• Working within a healthcare setting

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford Local Care Organisation

Timperley Health Centre

Timperley, Trafford

WA15 6PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients.

Identify, and manage as appropriate treatment plans for patients at risk.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication.

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

Promote and deliver evidenced based care.

Assist senior practitioners as required.

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural backgrounds and preferred ways of communicating.

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the relevant professional body.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to national and local guidelines, working in partnership with other clinical teams/departments.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating quality implementing improvements where required.

Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the wider organisation.

Utilising a structured framework (e.g. root cause analysis) participate in the management, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near miss events.

Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.

Act as a positive role model takes responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision.

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to reach their potential, learn from each other and from external good practice.

Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of care to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority.

Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility.

Work with other professionals to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill mix is available to meet the needs of patients.

Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to own practice

Keep up to date with new developments locally and nationally identifying those that will enhance the teams work

Undertake mandatory and statutory training.

Act as a mentor to students assessing competency against set standards as requested if appropriately qualified.

Accept and delegate tasks appropriately.

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Awareness of Clinical Governance, patient group directions and associated policies
• Understanding of audit process
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Conflict Resolution
• IT Literate
• Work as a member of a team
• Ability to travel to work across boundaries

Desirable

• Understanding of local and national quality initiatives

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience in relevant field.

Desirable

• Clinical supervision experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner

Desirable

• Assessor/teaching qualification or equivalent or equivalent work-based 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.

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

CNN Neighbourhood Nursing

CNN Neighbourhood Nursing

Liverpool

L3 4BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner, ensuring the effective provision of a comprehensive management accounting service.

• Working closely with the Financial Services Team to prepare the monthly trust accounts in line with requirements as set out by the Associate Directors of Financial Services and Operational Finance

• Producing accurate and timely budgetary control reports, and to produce the directorate performance packs within the agreed timetable.

• Undertake regular meetings with budget holders (without supervision) to review accounts and support their understanding of the financial position

• Investigating and analysing variances from budget and reporting and explaining these to budget holders and other senior managers.

• Participation in the costing and pricing of the Trusts activity.

• Reviewing financial transactions to ensure that they have been correctly processed and recorded.

• Produce accurate year end forecasts.

• Produce monitoring returns to external bodies as and when required.

• Assisting managers in developing business plans for their areas of responsibility.

• To liaise with internal departments and external agencies to obtain relevant information in a timely manner.

• Support Finance Business Partner in implementing Service Line Reporting.

• Maintain adequate records for audit purposes.

• To ensure work structure information (ESR) reconciles with budgets and ensure the efficient processing of authorisation requests on the Trust recruitment system (currently TRAC)

• Ensure the budget is kept updated for alterations throughout the year in line with budget rules and Standing Financial Instructions.

• Work through complex financial and non-financial workloads with minimal supervision or support

• To manage stakeholder expectations and satisfaction, engaging with a range of internal and external customers with different backgrounds and sometimes competing objectives

• Assisting in other ad-hoc financial exercises as required.

• Undertake any other duties applicable to the grade/post as required.

• This post involves the use of display screen equipment as a significant part of normal works and the job holder will be a user as defined in the Health & Safety Policy on work with DSE.

• This post currently involves working from home full time with Trust provided equipment, with occasional on site meetings which must be attended. Going forward, it may be a combination of working from home / office work / travel to meetings as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or at management level for CIMA (50% completion) or at least 50% of exams completed for ACCA (skills level) or 50% complete CIPFA or ACA.
• Attained full European Computer Driving License or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A detailed understanding of finance & accounting procedures with some understanding of its application within an NHS environment

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in relevant finance areas
• Experience of using and developing complex financial management systems
• Experience of working to tight deadlines, within a highly pressured change orientated environment

Desirable

• Experience of reporting on a trading accounts basis, and explaining the concepts involved to a range of stakeholders
• Costing experience in an NHS environment
• Presentation of financial information to a range of stakeholders, including senior management

Skills

Essential

• oGood supervisory and leadership skills as at times this post holder might be responsible for supervising and training a Trainee Accountant whilst meeting deadlines and competing priorities
• oAble to express complex and technical issues, both orally and in writing in an easily understood and persuasive manner for a range of audiences
• oProfessional and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jeanette Wallace House

Croydon

CR0 1FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Hepatology Surveillance Specialist Nurse will work to further develop and establish a nurse-led liver surveillance pathway. This pathway will support patients with stable, compensated liver cirrhosis and those who are in high-risk groups of developing Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the outpatient setting.

Please see attached full job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Gastroenterology or hepatology relevant course of CPD such as GIN
• PACR/PACE or physical assessment and diagnostics course
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Current band 5 or band 6 nursing experience in any setting

Desirable

• Gastroenterology or hepatology experience in any setting
• Knowledge of liver disease and its management
• Previous work within an outpatient setting or clinic environment

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospitals

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Dispensary services (where applicable)

• To follow procedures relating to good dispensing practice, and to maintain high standards and orderly methods of working.
• To be the Responsible Pharmacist.
• To comply with the formulary and dispensary policies.
• To dispense and check outpatients and inpatients scripts, including clinical trials and chemotherapy.
• To effectively clinically screen prescriptions and professionally resolve any problems or refer when appropriate.
• To effectively and efficiently counsel patients on the needs relating to their medicines.
• To deal with requests from members of staff and patients in a professional manner.
• To be aware of the overall dispensary workload, and by liaising with dispensary leads, to prioritise and effectively manage the workflow.
• To participate in dispensary audits and contribute to quality service assurance initiatives.
• To update dispensary protocols and standard operating procedures as required.

1. Technical services (where applicable)

• To assist in the provision of a comprehensive preparative service to the Trust and external customers. This can include aseptic dispensing and manufacturing, TPN, CIVAS, clinical trial preparation, non-sterile and sterile manufacturing and QC / QA activities, according to the service at the base hospital. The post holder may work in the following areas on a rotational basis depending on base hospital working arrangements and rotas: aseptic services; the oncology suites or satellites; general manufacturing services (sterile and non-sterile production); quality assurance and control departments.
• To ensure that activities undertaken within the units meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, and that all work is documented according to these procedures.
• To undertake when required preparation of all products following adequate training.
• To be aware of and follow standard operating procedures at all times.
• To be aware of and follow all quality assurance procedures and make the section manager aware of any deficiencies.
• To undertake, where relevant, clinical screening of prescriptions and to provide pharmaceutical advice on the use of medicines prepared during the rotation.
• To undertake the final check of dispensed and batch prepared products after appropriate training.

1. Ward based pharmacy services

• To participate in the medicines management programme / clinical pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented, patients own drug are reconciled, dispensing for discharge is facilitated, dispensing of medicines on the ward for patients to take home and communicate effectively with patients to improve adherence.
• To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff.
• To identify drug interactions, prioritise and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To monitor patients responses to drug treatments for efficacy and toxicity, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To identify errors on clerking including medication histories and allergies documentation, TTOs or on prescriptions initiated during the patients admission. Appropriately prioritise these and take best course of action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure patient safety.
• To identify deviations from guidelines, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff).
• To complete all documentation according to Trust and departmental policies.
• To work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and pharmacy environment, and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues.
• To undertake clinical audit and drug use evaluations in the clinical areas assigned.
• To undertake peer review and workplace-based assessments to evaluate communication and decision-making skills, obtain feedback and amend practice where necessary.

1. Out of hours pharmacy services

• To participate in the residency on-call pharmacists rota.
• To provide an out of hours pharmacy service to the base hospital(s), in accordance with local out of hours guidelines and policies.
• To participate in the 7-day service weekend and Bank holiday rotas of the base hospital.
• To undertake dispensing duties as required and to the appropriate standard.
• To answer medicines information and other queries as required. (This may include technical services if provided out of hours at the base site).
• To work within the limitations of one's own competence, referring more complex queries to appropriate pharmacists as required.
• To complete all documentation in line with department policy.

1. Placements

• Each rotation will have specific criteria which will be available to the post holder when selecting the rotation.
• The post holder should consider these as part of their job description during the period of the placement.

Person Specification

Qualifcation

Essential

• Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent to allow GPhC registration)
• Will be registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist by August 2026
• Willingness to be or already enrolled on the UCL Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent and comparable experience)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a dispensary / patient services environment
• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
• Experience of mentoring and supervising students, Trainee Pharmacists and / or Pharmacy Technicians
• Experience working within Medicines Information or Technical Services
• Contributes to the involvement of pharmacy services e.g audit, QI or service improvement

Desirable

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
• Experience of working in a ward-based clinical environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a prescription request for the supply of a medicine
• Able to work independently, when required
• Able to manage their own workload effectively and escalate for support, when required
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of working with Electronic Patient Records and digital prescribing systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Appreciate the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Able to support the department's out of hours services
• Recognises limitations
• Committed to continuous 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Norcott House.

Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott House is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of the people we support as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning ap proach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
• Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Able to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national networkof high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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

Liversedge

WF15 6JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a visible leader for the hospital team, clinical & administration, encouraging development and motivation within the team Oversee and undertake scrub procedures in ophthalmic cases, supporting the theatre team as a senior Theatre Lead and ensuring safe patient care Support the Hospital Manager working with the Facilities & Estates team to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and use Support and coach a diverse team to succeed in their goals and maintain wellbeing Lead your teams in CQC readiness, improvement plans, and provide advice when required Adhere to good record keeping, drug administration in line with guidelines, ensuring you have an audit processes and action plans in place to monitor the effectiveness Adhere to Information Governance rules on data protection

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
• Considerable experience working within a scrub role ideally Ophthalmic
• Passion for high quality patient safety and care
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
• Previous management or team leader experience
• Teaching or coaching experience
• Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODPs with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.

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

CHEC

Address

2 Lyme Drive

Stoke

ST4 6NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See JD attached

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. At all times work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure the nursing activities within the service and clinic reach the required professional standard. Coordinate the clinic teams, identify and monitor care priorities and organise workload for identified group of patients in the Division

2. Ensure all interventions are based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care and practice guidelines.

3. Guided by clearly defined Trust policies, protocols or codes of conduct- Work is managed rather than supervised and results outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals

4. Responsible for initiating appropriate and timely consultation and / or referral when the problem exceeds nursing expertise.

5. Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, critical judgement, acting as an expert practitioner and role model, demonstrating advanced skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.

6. Ensure that accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate documentation, adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policy, pertaining to patient confidentiality, data protection and in line with HFEA / RCOG guidelines.

7. Motivate colleagues and self to deliver high standards of care in line with the clinic philosophy and Trust strategic objective. Advise junior staff and students on care strategies and provide rationale and teaching of evidence-based care to other team members.

8. Deliver skilled, high quality, expert and evidence-based nursing care to all patients and their partners attending the department. To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the patient and partner needs. To deliver care in accordance with identified standards and contribute toward the monitoring and development of standards

9. To be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in this clinical speciality, able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do so. Manage challenging and difficult situations with a professional and emotionally appropriate response, ensuring the needs of the patient remain paramount.

10. To be personally competent in the use of all equipment and technology in the area and ensuring that it is always serviced and kept in good order. Responsible for ensuring that all staff within the area is also competent and that all training is recorded appropriately according to Trust Policy and NMC guidelines.

11. To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure co-ordination of appropriate inputs to a patients treatment. To be actively involved in referring to other agencies and specialities, Therapy services, Safeguarding Team, etc.

12. Participate and assist in setting standards of patient care and clinical pathways based on sound research findings.

13. To be competent and abide by statutory rules and regulations concerning the safe custody and administration of drugs to all patients.

14. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and their partners during the delivery of bad or distressing news. Be able to give and manage the breaking of bad / distressing news and ensure the patients and their partners are treated with sensitivity and responsive of their needs.

15. Be aware of the psychological, social and emotional needs of patients and their partners in relation to undergoing fertility treatment and effectively minimise their stress.

16. Undertakes relevant clinical skills and functions commensurate with the role requirements, following appropriate training and assessment and assist in the training of junior staff

17. Monitor and action as required standards of cleanliness and the patient environment within the clinical area.

18. Demonstrate awareness when eliciting sensitive information from patients in relation to their condition and treatment.

19. Communicates health advice and instruction appropriately utilising evidence-based rationale.

20. To analyse and interpret national recommendation i.e. NSF / NICE /RCOG guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.

21. Interpret the impact of public health data / information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions / programme of care.

22. To promote expert practice, facilitating the development of others by acting as a role model, mentor and supervisor in practice, also providing advice to the multi-professional team across the range of agencies.

23. The post holder may also be required to work within the transport or satellite units if required to do so.

24. To always comply with any regulations issued by the Trust especially those governing Health and Safety at Work and Infection Prevention and Control to ensure that any defects which may affect safety at work are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.

25. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered General Nurse- NMC Professional
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist clinical training / short courses
• Recognised teaching/ mentorship qualification ( ENB998 C&G 703 or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
• Meets the HEI academic requirements for enrolling on an Advanced Practice MSc course
• Experience of working within the field of Reproductive Medicine
• Specialist expertise within Reproductive Medicine and experience of developing specialised programmes care providing specialised advice regarding care
• Experience of working as core member of multidisciplinary team
• Proposes policy or service changes, experience of protocol development within area

Desirable

• Nurse Prescribing
• BFS Embryo transfer accreditation or experience
• BFS Trans-Vaginal and/or abdominal Ultrasound accreditation or experience
• Complaint Handling
• Delivering nurse led clinics within a Reproductive Medicine or General Infertility department
• Counselling skills
• Presentation Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Womens Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were 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 - weve 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. Its 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.

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 16th September 2026.

The assessment process for this role may likely include a presentation assessment stage and an interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 29th September 2026 at the NHSBT Birmingham New street site subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Significant demonstratable experience securing and delivering high level partnerships within a management role (equivalent to a masters level qualification such as public sector management or marketing in a related specialism). Masters qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to own and direct reports Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel to meetings, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice). Frequent national travel required.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of partnership development, stakeholder management or project/programme management within a public, NHS, commercial or digital environment
• Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering partnership activity or programmes that contribute to organisational objectives, including measurable outcomes and performance improvement.
• Experience of working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, managing relationships across organisational and sector boundaries
• Demonstrable experience of working with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and securing agreement to deliver strategic objectives
• Experience of delivering programmes involving digital integration, service delivery, or platform-based engagement (e.g. working with digital services, systems or high-volume customer journeys).
• Experience of analysing performance data and producing reports to inform senior stakeholders and support decision-making
• Experience of managing budgets within a defined area and ensuring effective use of resources
• Demonstrable experience of implementing service improvements, innovation or change programmes
• Experience of working collaboratively across functions to deliver shared objectives
• Experience of managing or supporting the development of staff or teams.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer packages e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint etc

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Charcot Road, Colindale

England

United Kingdom

NW9 5BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience with working with people, ideally in a customer service role.
• Experience with providing person centred care

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Skills, ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy
• Demonstrates care, compassion and empathy to patients and colleagues
• Maintain professional behaviour
• Understand patients need to be treated with dignity and respect
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to work in a hospital setting
• Basic understand of Health and Safety, policies and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Flexible in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Work effectively within the team
• Act with honesty and integrity
• Display BHT values

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville

Day Assessment Unit

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 4 or above in Health and Social care or Similar qualification or relevant experience.

Desirable

• NVQ assessors' certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute/community setting
• Experience in an urgent care setting
• Knowledge of nursing assessments and how to perform

Desirable

• Clear knowledge of the discharge process
• Awareness of key national and local policies and their impact on practice
• Understanding and support of the benefits of clinical supervision and reflective practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate both verbal and written
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to care for patient workload and manage their needs with supervision from registered discharge co-ordinator
• Ability to undertake nursing assessments and document clearly
• Flexible approach to the workplace
• Good knowledge of IT systems such as patient databases and Microsoft office suite
• Ability to handle sensitive or complex situations and resolve conflict
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Other

Essential

• Work pattern may be unpredictable and involves shift patterns
• The post may have some distressing circumstances when dealing with terminally ill, chronically sick, disabled patients, patient death.
• The post requires frequent exposure to unpleasant condition's, bodily fluids & smells.

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 and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport General Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
• Observe, assess and respond to personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
• Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
• As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
• Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
• Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake and fluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
• Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
• Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment.
• To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
• Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
• Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
• Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
• Participate in team handovers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Eucation and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse or registered ODP
• Teaching and Supervision qualification
• Level 6 Qualification
• Evidence of Continuous professional Development e.g. Theatre course

Desirable

• L6 or above academic level
• Management training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in theatre scrub and team lead in orthopaedic theatre
• Evidence of continuous Professional Development
• Teaching and assessment experience
• Theatre Experience min 3 - 4 speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues in operating theatre
• Knowledge of people management

Skill and Ability

Essential

• Ability to organise day to day theatre activities
• Abilty to Lead and delegate appropriately in Theatre
• Excellent verbal and written and interpersonal communication skill

Desirable

• Appraisal skill
• Competent IT skill

Value and Attribute

Essential

• Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
• Positively influence others in your daily activities and communication

Desirable

• Flexible approach to service development request
• Critical analysis and reflect on own practice to seek improvement

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users.

Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator.

Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.

Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user.

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure service users are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all service users, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Understand and work within own competence, the relevant regulatory body code of conduct, organisation policy and national prescribing competencies.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organize and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to clinical guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organization and its activities.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

In partnership with other clinical teams, participate in shared learning, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, and respond to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery.

Understand and apply legal framework/processes that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable service users health procedures and local guidance.

Leadership

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in regular clinical supervision and peer supervision as part of the NMP forum.

Support staff development, delivering training when necessary.

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the service or service users or aligned with organisational values.

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.

Promote the role of the NMP amongst the team and stakeholders.

Team Working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, role modelling values and the use of policies impacting on care delivery.

Work with colleagues, delegating tasks clearly when appropriate, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve client care.

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success.

Risk Management

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and service users.

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values of the organisation.

Managing Information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years post-qualification experience OR First level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post qualification experience. Post-graduation qualification in drugs and/or alcohol (e.g. RCGP)

Experience

Essential

• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber. At least one years relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment. A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions. Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues. Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. Experience of contributing to project development. Ability to interpret relevant medical test results. Motivational interviewing techniques. Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role. Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties. Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary. Knowledge of local services and geography. A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals. A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users). An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users. An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards. A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning 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.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

St Lukes Centre

Dagenham Road

Dagenham

RM10 7UP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or completed their training overseas
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Eligibility for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Clinical supervision training for doctoral psychology trainees and other qualified clinicians
• Extensive experience as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist, including senior-level leadership in complex healthcare settings
• Significant experience supervising and supporting clinical psychology doctoral trainees and other psychological professions trainees
• Experience of working collaboratively with education and training providers to support placement quality, training governance and learning environments
• Experience of workforce governance, professional standards, data systems, reporting, assurance and improvement
• Experience of leading workforce or service improvement programmes and delivering change in complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience of managing or overseeing budgets, funded training allocations, contracts, tariff arrangements, procurement or financial initiatives
• Ability to provide senior professional leadership and governance with direct responsibility for doctoral clinical psychology training arrangements and for collaboration with NHSE and other internal and external commissioners of education and training courses.
• Excellent communication, influencing and partnership-working skills
• Ability to travel to multiple sites and work effectively with stakeholders online

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

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

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

We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Alison Pocock, current Head of Psychological Workforce and Training: [email protected].

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or completed their training overseas
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Clinical supervision training (BPS-registered course or equivalent) for supervision of doctoral psychology trainees and qualified clinicians
• Professional leadership qualification or equivalent level of substantial leadership experience
• Training and/or proven ability in providing effective education, training, consultation and coaching to develop and support others

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience as a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist, including senior-level practice in complex healthcare settings
• Significant experience supervising and supporting clinical psychology doctoral trainees and other psychological professions trainees in clinical settings and academic work
• Experience of working collaboratively with education and training providers to support placement quality, training governance and learning environments
• Experience of developing and maintaining workforce or governance data systems, including reporting for compliance, assurance and improvement
• Experience of coordinating, monitoring or providing governance for clinical psychology doctoral or other psychological professions training placements in partnership with course providers
• Experience of developing strategic plans, leading workforce or service improvement programmes and delivering change in complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience of managing complex professional governance issues, including professional capability, clinical governance, complaints, investigations and related assurance processes
• Experience of managing or overseeing budgets, funded training allocations, contracts, tariff arrangements, procurement or financial initiatives
• Experience of developing or contributing to business cases, bids or investment proposals for workforce, training or service development
• Experience of advising on recruitment, role requirements, qualification standards or professional registration requirements for psychological professions roles
• Experience of building productive relationships across professional groups, clinical services and multi-agency partnerships
• Experience of managing resources in NHS settings, including staff, financial and material resources

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Thorough knowledge of the psychological professions, including professional standards, guidance, governance, education routes and CPD requirements
• Knowledge of systems and processes that support professional registration, accreditation, CPD, supervision and compliance across psychological professions
• Ability to provide senior professional leadership and governance for psychological education and training, with direct responsibility for doctoral clinical psychology training arrangements, including placement coordination with education providers and assurance on supervision, competence and standards
• Ability to manage, analyse and interpret complex workforce, financial and governance data to inform workforce planning, quality improvement, business planning and strategic decision-making
• Ability to work strategically and operationally, prioritising complex workloads and competing demands
• Knowledge of safeguarding, information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements relevant to workforce, training and professional governance information
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines and staff groups, manage complex or contentious information and operate effectively in challenging or emotionally demanding situations
• Ability to lead, engage and motivate others with a compassionate and enabling approach
• Project management, policy and strategy writing skills
• Ability to prepare, deliver and evaluate evidence, reports and presentations for senior audiences
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate a range of systems and software packages
• Ability to travel to multiple sites and work effectively with stakeholders online
• Evaluation and audit skills, with a good understanding of clinical governance and the ability to gather, analyse, interpret and present complex data effectively
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with experience of promoting inclusive workforce development, widening participation or equitable access to training and career development opportunities

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

London House, London Road, Bracknell RG12 2UT

London Road

Bracknell

RG12 2UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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