Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in the specialist area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in one or more of the areas of the commissioning cycle: Business case development, Strategy development, Data analysis, Technical specification writing, Procurement, Contracting, Quality Assurance & Performance management.
• Experience of negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to manage challenging situations and improve performance and value for money from providers
• Proven track record of having successfully managed a portfolio of programmes / projects
• People management experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations, and how this is changing in the context of the NHS Long Term Plan and the Government white paper on integrating care.
• Excellent understanding of complex individualised commissioning and the challenges and opportunities in this specialist are
• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve highly complex problems in relation to project or service delivery
• Ability to understand a broad range of highly complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

15 Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with up to date NMC registration
• Specialist Practitioner qualification in infection control, including skills and competency gained through experience
• Masters degree in infection control or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• Advanced expert level of knowledge of specialist areas of nursing
• Demonstrable understanding of the role of specialist areas within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments
• Robust understanding of all aspects of clinical governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management
• Knowledge of wider NHS nursing policies and agenda
• Understanding of national guidance and reports in relation to infection control
• Understanding of national mandatory surveillance requirements

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Leadership , change management and people management skills
• Project management skills
• Good IT skills including Excel and development of software packages to facilitate management and prevention of infection
• Able to drive and have use of a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampshire Hospitals Cross working

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 and Post Registration A&E course (formally ENB 199) or equivalent study.
• ILS / ALS Qualified.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Significant years of post registration emergency nursing experience.
• Relevant years of working as Band 6 level in the Emergency Department or emergency care setting.

Desirable

• Clinical supervision experience.

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive administration support to the NWAT Multi-disciplinary team which is made up of Rehabilitation Engineers, Occupational Therapists andAdmin. To record and analyse agreed data for the NWAT MDT Team in accordance with Trust and National Guidelines (NHS England Service Specification for the Provision of Environmental Control Equipment for Patients with Complex Needs To collate patient sensitive data to support accurate and timely reports To input accurate and timely data into the NWAT team database and systems To be responsible for co-ordinating key Team meetings with appropriate staff to ensure outcomes are notified to the appropriate staff within agreed time frames To ensure the NWAT service is organised in accordance with team processes including liaison with relevant NWAT team members to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of care To collate and distribute information using appropriate means of communication including electronically.

To ensure relevant documents and resources are available to the NWAT team To obtain all necessary documentation to assist in reporting and conducting audits To ensure communication regarding patient care is prompt and to ensure all messages received via the NWAT user helpline are dealt with effectively To deal with correspondence, telephone and personal enquiries relating to appointments, cancellations and information. To organise activity in line with NWAT MDT Team and Trust policy. To communicate with all members of the NWAT MDT Team, Therapists, Nurses, Health Care Professionals, Administration staff and staff from other departments and hospitals as appropriate to support patient care. To co-ordinate aspects of meetings related to the NWAT team including maintaining a diary, confirming staff availability, booking rooms, constructing agendas, taking accurate minutes and distributing notes. Ensure all outcomes are documented. To maintain filing and information systems including archiving of patient records as appropriate. To provide administrative support to the NWAT MDT Team including organising meetings, contacting patients and arranging appointments, supporting Induction and Study Days both internally and externally. Prepare draft letters and forms on behalf of the NWAT MDT Team as required. To perform general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, collating of documents as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Use of computer systems
• Previous healthcare sector experience
• Previous clerical experience

Desirable

• Data inputting experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Enthusiastic and hard working
• Can prioritise workload by use of time management
• Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office / Excel / Access)

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly across sites when required.
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

North West Assistive Technology, Ground Floor, Aintree House

Lower Lane, Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Practical experience and theoretical study / knowledge (as evidenced by CPD) in Medicines Management

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician
• Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or equivalent qualification
• Accreditation in Medicines Reconciliation

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification pharmacy technician experience relevant to the role. Pharmacy experience working in dispensary and delivery of top-up services to wards
• Experience undertaking audits in medicines management

Desirable

• Working in an integrated care (or equivalent) setting
• Clinical Trials Work
• Remote Dispensing
• Experience in financial reporting
• Experience in report writing

Knowledge

Essential

• Use of dispensing software systems and other databases
• Good understanding of ordering and supply systems
• Medicines Management Standards
• Resources for patient information on medication

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health medication

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Southall

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Experience working with community groups

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching; Computer Literate
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Speaks a second language
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Other

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Hounslow CAMHS

Armstrong Way

Hounslow

TW3 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Experience working with community groups

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching; Computer Literate
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Speaks a second language
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Other

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS

Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Experience working with community groups

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching; Computer Literate
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Speaks a second language
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Other

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

H&F CAMHS

Hammersmith & Fulham

W6 0LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view Band 7 and Band 8a JD as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS and/or Accredited CBT therapist with the BABCP and/or UKCP Registered / BACP (accred.) psychotherapist with a Level 7 psychotherapy qualification
• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council or UKCP / BACP.
• Training in clinical supervision for doctoral, and equivalent, trainees.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-qualifying training in psychological therapies relevant to severe and enduring mental health difficulties including for example DBT/ CBT-P/ EMDR / SCM / Systemic Practice.
• Training in the supervision of psychological therapies

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in mental health settings delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions across a range of settings including community, primary care, inpatient, crisis services.
• Experience of working with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course presenting with a range of psychological difficulties.
• Post qualification experience and/or training in working with adults affected by psychological trauma
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to assistant/trainee or qualified psychologists/psychological therapists, and/or other professionals.
• Experience of the application of psychology / psychotherapy in different cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching / training.
• Experience of working in acute mental health services (inpatient wards, HTT, crisis intervention services, psychiatric liaison).
• Experience of having facilitated/co-facilitated psychological therapy groups.
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice to teams.
• Experience of service development/change leadership.
• Experience of working with interpreters.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Post-graduate knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology / psychotherapy
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS / BABCP / UKCP / BACP.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific psychological problems (e.g. personality difficulties and dual diagnosis).
• Knowledge and awareness of the trauma informed approach.
• Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors impacting access to mental health care and the use of restrictive practices.
• Advanced specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology / psychotherapy applied to clinical practice.
• Able to provide and receive sensitive information with empathy and transparency
• Able to make appropriate clinical judgements in complex situations
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• Comprehensive IT skills.
• Skills in administering psychological tests and standardised assessments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of the NHS Leadership Framework and Positive Leadership Models
• Knowledge of RAID.

PERSONAL

Essential

• Able to sit for extended periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills.
• Able to maintain light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of exposure to highly emotive material and behaviour that challenges.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations including working with people affected by trauma.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure. Adaptable and able to work flexibly to respond to the service needs/priorities.

OTHER

Essential

• Knowledge of and commitment to the professional code of conduct of the BPS / BABCP / UKCP / BACP.
• Capable of being guided by policies, procedures and codes of conduct
• Able to reflect on and learn from own professional practice.
• Willing to participate actively in CPD in line with professional body guidance
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance to support and maintain clinical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Mental Health Unit

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• oBasic IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• oAble to prioritise workload
• oAble to perform effectively in a busy and noisy working environment
• oAble to perform effectively in a solitary environment when working out of hours
• oAble to deal with difficult and aggressive customers
• oAble to derive relevant information from callers
• oAble to work as part of a team

Desirable

• oSwitchboard or call centre experience
• oNHS experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oAble to multi task and remain calm whilst under pressure
• oResilience - particularly with reference to unplanned occurrences
• oAble to use initiative
• oAttention to accuracy and detail.

Desirable

• oRecord keeping

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oPrevious positions of responsibility
• oClarity of Speech
• oAbility to communicate at all levels
• oSelf-motivated
• oAdaptability to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• oExperience of working unsocial hours

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

CHESTERIELD

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
• Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
• IT literate

Desirable

• Experience with Visual Field, Eye Tests, Intraocular pressure
• Experience with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Experience with assisting with intravitreal injections

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of basic patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of ophthalmology related procedures and observations

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Completion of a competency-based workbook (care certificate).

Desirable

• Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties relating to ophthalmology

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Macula suite, West Entrance, Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Christine Orr or Paula Jackson Band 7 Clinical Leads Wheelchair Services

Email Address: [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 9th September Interview Date: 12th October

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to join the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Wheelchair Team within the Specialist Rehabilitation Service on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is a 0.53 WTE (20 hours per week -preferred working days Monday, Tuesday and Friday) position based at Leeds Wheelchair Service, Seacroft Hospital.

The Specialist Rehabilitation Service encompasses the Prosthetic, Orthotic and Wheelchair Services, providing specialist assessment and intervention to individuals with a wide range of complex needs. Previous experience within a Wheelchair Service is not essential, as comprehensive support, supervision, and training will be provided by the established multidisciplinary team. However, the successful candidate will have a strong clinical background in the management of long-term conditions, postural management, and pressure care, to deliver patient-centred assessments and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to plan interventions. The candidate should demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills to support the whole team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking to develop specialist skills in wheelchair provision, postural assessments and equipment provision to meet clinical needs. The candidate will supported by and experienced service to develop the knowledge and skills in this area

Joining Leeds Wheelchair Service offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults and children with complex mobility and postural needs. As part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver specialist wheelchair and seating interventions that promote independence, participation, and wellbeing throughout a person's lifetime.

We are looking for an innovative and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is committed to excellence and able to work autonomously while managing a varied caseload. This role provides the opportunity to further develop your expertise in wheelchair provision, postural management, and pressure care, supported by experienced colleagues and a collaborative team environment.

You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills through supporting the growth of the service, providing training and supervision to colleagues, and contributing to service improvement initiatives that shape the future of wheelchair services across Leeds.

We are committed to supporting professional development through clinical supervision, learning opportunities, and ongoing professional education. Whether you are experienced in wheelchair services or looking to build on existing transferable skills, you will be joining a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.

• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments of adults and children with complex mobility, postural and pressure care needs, using advanced clinical reasoning to develop appropriate solutions.

• Knowledge and experience in assessing and managing posture, positioning, seating needs and pressure care for individuals with long-term and progressive conditions.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, individualised care that promotes independence, comfort, participation and quality of life.

• Ability to communicate complex clinical information effectively to patients, families, carers and professionals using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods.

• Confidence in managing a diverse caseload, prioritising clinical demands and making informed decisions while remaining professionally accountable.

• Experience of working effectively with therapists, engineers, medical and nursing staff, education professionals and external agencies to deliver coordinated care.

• Ability to support, supervise and develop junior staff, assistants and students, while contributing to the ongoing development of the wider team.

• Enthusiasm for contributing to audit, research, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of new systems and ways of working to enhance service delivery.

• Dedication to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, risk management and continuous professional development to maintain and enhance specialist knowledge and skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing service demands, manage challenging situations sensitively and work creatively to identify effective and cost-efficient solutions for service users with complex needs.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click Apply to view Job Description and Person Spec

Experience

Essential

• Please click Apply to view Job Description and Person Spec

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Seacroft Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional degree qualification in relevant profession Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of Professional Body
• Membership of a specialist section.
• Degree classification upper second class honours or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing physical disability
• Wide range of experience in training /clinical placements
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy intervention.
• Liaison with professional colleagues, carers and relatives in the hospital and community.
• Experience in a clinical setting of application of professional standards and codes of conduct.
• Experience of using evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Recent junior experience in a structured rotational scheme.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to treat patients individually and in groups.
• Able to use in depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to inform clinical decision making.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and cope with pressures and prioritisation of caseload.
• Make prompt decisions based on knowledge/experience and circumstances.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• The ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patients' culture and diversity and the ability to provide services appropriate to individuals' needs.
• Ability to receive and impart sensitive information related to disability and loss of function.
• Ability to deal with distressing or demanding situations involving profound disability, life threatening situations, bereavement and/or death.
• Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments, which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and unpleasant.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to patients, staff and other health service business.
• Recording and reporting assessments and treatments accurately and concisely.
• Understand and implement appropriate standards, including risk management, in all work undertaken.

Desirable

• Group teaching 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached.

Right to WorkPlease note that this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using administrative systems and software such as word / excel / Power point/ outlook and teams
• Experience of working as part of a team and following established procedures
• Experience of dealing with customers or service users in a professional manner

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant administrative training, learning or experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Customer Service, HR or related subject
• Experience of working in an NHS or public sector 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mark's Hospital HR, 8th Floor

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road

Brent

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy, general education
• Educated to NVQ3 in admin or equivalent combination of NVQ2, courses and experience

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial/administrative experience in an office environment
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer service role
• Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT Systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Ability to create and structure office systems e.g. filing, stationery and equipment ordering
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )
• Accurate copy typing
• Able to work at speed whilst maintaining accuracy (assessed via a test at interview)
• Able to prepare routine correspondence independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure patients and careers are treated with dignity and respect and in keeping with the RWT approach and Macmillan values.
• Provide dedicated and knowledgeable support to patients receiving care and treatment at RWT
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of cancer treatments offered within RWT and tertiary centres.
• Co-ordinate the transfer of care between service teams, or facilitation of service provision across interfaces of care for example primary and secondary care
• Refer to other team members when appropriate and following discussion with the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Develop good working relationships and liaison between other departments and Healthcare professionals within the RWT
• Assess patients using Holistic Needs Assessment Tool and document accordingly.
• Participate in initiatives to explore patient experience and service feedback
• Use computer skills to document assessments.
• Identify with the Clinical Nurse Specialist those patients requiring a Holistic Needs Assessment and support those requiring Level 1-2 psychological support within own skill base.
• Keep all assessments up to date electronically and maintain database.
• Organise own workload and be able to update Clinical Nurse Specialists of progress in line with agreed work plan.
• Monitor and check appointments and diagnostic tests are booked and undertaken in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Ensure patients receive timely and appropriate information in regard to their diagnosis and treatment and signpost to appropriate supportive leaflets and literature.
• Respond to telephone queries by a model of triage and appropriate referral to CNS or other allied healthcare professional.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Communicate directly with patients, relatives and carers demonstrating empathy, understanding and respect. Information discussed and received will often require tact or persuasive skills, to ensure safety and understanding around treatment side effects as well as an understanding of complex information around treatment options and end of life care.
• Assist in the discharge planning of patients with appropriate community follow up for their psychological needs or support.
• Participation in obtaining and collating patient satisfaction with care using questionnaires, results of Friends and Family Test and new patient experience tools such as Evidence Based Design.
• Assist the CNSs with the implementation of Treatment Summary Records
• Maintain stock levels of relevant assessment tools, psychological support exercises and relevant Macmillan & local support information within the clinical areas.
• Be aware of the particular physical and psychological needs of the patient, observe and listen and report on any changes to the patients condition or concerns, alerting the CNS or registered nursing staff so that any necessary treatment and/or reassurance can be given to maintain patient safety/well-being. This will involve prioritising a patients clinical and psychological symptoms and judging how best to action any concerns when there may not be a straightforward choice of options.
• Plan and organise own workload to ensure patient needs are prioritised. Plan and organise own day to day workload, which will also involve liaising with several other healthcare professionals and external agencies. Develop patient care plans, based on information discussed within an Holistic Needs Assessment.
• Help patients and relatives overcome barriers to understanding when English is not their first language.
• Reporting all complaints and untoward occurrences as per trust policy.
• Participation in Macmillan training and education opportunities for self-development and shared experience.
• Participate in other duties to reflect an evolving healthcare service as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent level including Maths and English (C/Level 4 )

Desirable

• Educated to diploma level or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients with cancer
• Relevant experience in a clinical setting and basic medical terminology
• Experience of multi- professional working
• Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people with cancer
• Experience of managing emotionally distressing and complex situations

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communicator both face-to-face, telephone and email.
• Good observational skills
• Ability to use tact and empathy

Flexibility

Essential

• Required to work flexibly to meet unpredictable demands of 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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Pharmacy Governance Team by communicating complex supply chain information in a manner that promotes understand of supply disruptions relating to alerts and medicine recalls ensuring patient safety is maintained.

Act as a liaison to the PPSA (Peninsula Procurement and Supply Alliance), representing the pharmacy and trust in performance review meetings for contracts including Wholesaler service, Over-labelling, Specials & Unlicensed medicines.

Ensure that procurement services are of a consistently high standard for patients by regular liaison with key individuals involved within the service areas including pharmaceutical industry.

To ensure that all aspects of the ordering, receipt, storage, distribution and invoicing of all medicines and pharmaceuticals are performed in accordance with all relevant legislation, the requirements of the Guide to Good Wholesaling Practice, MHRA requirements and trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)

To promote and support the use of systems for reporting and reducing instances of errors, including near misses and major deviations.

To support in the training of all staff ensuring understanding and implementation of safe practices. This ensures there are no barriers to understanding all aspects of the training as a wide variety of staff with different abilities will be trained, including: new procurement team members, Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

To support development of teams member through annual appraisals and regular 1:1 meeting, ensuring the team continues to develop and the work environment supports progression and fulfils staffs health and wellbeing needs.

To identify and support the development of working practices to improve compliance and efficiency, identifying that processes for SOPs are up to date and reflect accurately established or new working practices.

Support the development and maintenance of a process for managing and reviewing supply risks and improve engagement with the greater pharmacy team in the management of medicines shortages and mitigating actions.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Developed specialist knowledge of procurement and sourcing
• Proven post-registration demonstrable experience in an acute setting/ hospital pharmacy (Band 5)
• Good understanding of COSHH Regulations
• Good grasp of Microsoft programs including Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 6 Months post qualification Pharmacy Technician experience

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of audit and report writing
• Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement environment
• Demonstrable experience of working with finance
• Demonstrable experience of developing pharmacy services
• Demonstrable experience of working with pharmacy IT systems such as EMIS, Q-Pulse and Powergate

Qualifications

Essential

• National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualifications (Or working towards)

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels
• Proven ability to supervise other staff
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to accurately deal with figures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Organisational skills
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks

Disposition & Attitude

Essential

• Ability to accept responsibility
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Leads by example
• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Ability to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on rota

Desirable

• Ability to travel

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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