Job description

Job responsibilities

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Desirable

• Care certificate

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ainslie Ward, Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completed a preceptor programme

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• NIPE practitioner

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of child protection, domestic violence, substance misuse and working with women with special needs
• Ability to cope with a stressful environment with emotional women, their families/supporters and staff members

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of home births
• Parent Education training

Specific skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Perineal suturing
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• IT skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision-making ability

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• oHolds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 2

Desirable

• Experience Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and CPD.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate Pharmacy Computer and IT Skills
• Demonstrated ability to accurately complete complex routine and nonroutine tasks as indicated in the job description

Desirable

• Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of the GPHc Standards of conduct, ethics and performance

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Personal qualities and attributes

Desirable

• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
• Able to work without supervision
• Enthusiastic and shows initiative
• Able to resolve conflict

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to manage own workload
• Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
• Experience of stock management and understanding of the principles of stock control

Desirable

• Enthusiastic and shows initiative

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

sterling way edmonton

Edmonton.

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Honours degree or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Qualifications relevant to healthcare research

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience with at least 6 months within a community and/or primary care setting
• Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare
• Training and Supervision Experience

Desirable

• Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture, IV cannulation
• Previous experience of co-ordinating clinical research studies
• Experience of recruiting and consenting participants

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Enterprise House

Monks Brook

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

Educatio/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent
• Clinical Leadership training
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• District Nursing qualification
• Project management qualification
• Learning and Development Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior experience within district nursing services
• Previous experience in practice development
• Experience in taking forward clinical and service change
• Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment
• Experience of delivering on development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams
• Experience of working with staff and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of using evidence to inform best practice
• Experience of engaging with patients, the public and stakeholders
• Experience of report writing and presentation

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the national priorities relating to provision of district nursing services
• Skills in articulating a vision to staff working at different levels
• Knowledge of practice development and change management.
• Knowledge of the NHS agenda of how it impacts on service delivery
• Ability to think strategically. Develop and deliver strategies and plans
• Ability to implement and evaluate successful change programmes
• Leadership skills, relationship building skills and influencing skills
• Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results
• Integrates organisational vision and values as way of working
• Ability to inspire and build a strong team focused on achieving results
• Aware of the equalities and diversity agenda
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment and to focus on opportunities to generate new ideas
• Ability to organise and utilise resources to achieve value for money
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities
• Ability to work in a pressure environment and keep calm in challenging situations
• Able to work as an effective team member
• Proficient IT Skills

Key Attributes

Essential

• Passionate about work and services delivered
• Self-motivated towards own professional growth and development
• Proactive.
• Sensitive towards needs of others . Committed to developing people
• Committed to improving quality
• Embraces change and seek opportunities to find new solutions to problems
• Honesty and integrity
• Flexible to work patterns

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• A good standard of education e.g. Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

• Provides specific examples demonstrating clear written and verbal communication from work, education or voluntary experience.
• Provides evidence of active listening skills and responding appropriately to others.
• Provides examples of remaining calm and professional when dealing with challenging circumstances.
• Provides evidence of understanding and applying confidentiality and information governance principles.
• Provides evidence of positive team working and managing challenging situations constructively

Desirable

• Some knowledge of Biology and / or General Science
• Ability to track information

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Provides examples of effective communication with colleagues, patients and service users.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to agreed deadlines through relevant examples.
• Provides evidence of working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy when undertaking routine tasks.
• Provides evidence of using computer systems and keyboard skills for data entry and record management.

Desirable

• Previous Laboratory experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and 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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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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

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

County Hall,Penn Lloyd Building

Glenfield

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 8TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated relevant post graduate training for area of work
• State registration with HCPC
• Demonstrated broad knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Demonstrated applied knowledge of research and audit

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group.
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Demonstrated understanding of team dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office) to support Occupational Therapy interventions
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of current legislation

Desirable

• Demonstrated applied knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessment relevant to role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the effective and efficient provision of Treasury Management and Cashiering services for the Trusts, their subsidiary companies and their Charitable Funds.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a fast-paced Finance Office environment
• Knowledge of Daily Cashbook regimes
• Experience of numerical reconciliations
• Experience with Excel based reconciliations

Desirable

• Experience in Finance within the NHS
• Experience of Treasury Management within the NHS
• Experience of the Government Banking Service
• Experience within Customer Care

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English grade c/4 or above, or level 2 equivalent in the same subjects.
• Level 3 AAT or sufficient experience to enable completion of level 4 AAT apprenticeship

Desirable

• Excel qualification

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience / knowledge of spreadsheet, database and computerised ledger applications
• Good understanding of online Banking
• Good analytical skills, including the interpretation of complex data for management information

Desirable

• Experience of Oracle Financial Systems

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Part III or 13 of NMC live register
• Degree/diploma in adult nursing
• An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
• Must have a UK driving liscence

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
• Ability to use SystmOne

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in Community Nursing
• Ability to commute between the various sites

Desirable

• Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to commute between the various sites
• Evidence of good time management skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working 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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ryedale Ward

Malton Hospital

Malton

YO17 7NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The People Relations Advisor will work as part of the Trustwide Operational People Relations Team and will provide a comprehensive, professional and business focussed advisory service with the support of the Senior People Relations advisor and People Relations manager. This will involve coaching and advising Line Managers and employees on a range of employment practices, policies and terms and conditions.

The People Relations Advisor will support the People Relations Business Partners and People Relations managers in their work as part of the Care Group Management Team to promote a valued based approach to the leadership, management and development of the workforce which enables the delivery of safe, effective, caring and well led services in line with the Trusts missions and values.

A key area of work will be to support the Trusts initiatives and workstreams to transform its services and workforce advising on the necessary People Relations interventions to achieve organisational change.

The People Relations Advisor, together with colleagues in the People Relations Team will be expected to support the delivery of key strategic People Relations and People Directorate outcomes in the Care Group.

The delivery of key strategic People Relations and People Directorate outcomes will be supported by the key Enablers of:

Developing a Productive and Quality Workforce

Positive Staff Wellbeing and Effective Engagement

Developing Effective Leaders and Managers

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Strategic People Directorate Outcomes to support the achievement of Trust objectives:

To support the Trusts value based approach to the recruitment and retention of a sustainable workforce able to deliver safe, effective and caring services participating in job matching and evaluation, redeployment etc. of staff due to organisational changes.

To participate in the provision of advice to Managers on the implications of TUPE and other employment legislation e.g. fixed term workers.

To support the People Relations Business Partner and People Relations Managers in the achievement of objectives in the Care Group Annual Plans where People Relations advice or intervention is required e.g. cost improvement programmes affecting the future employment of staff.

As a member of the Trustwide People Directorate Team to provide a comprehensive People Relations service and support, in line with the Trusts values and to meet Care Group objectives.

To participate, as appropriate, in the development and review of value based employment policies and procedures.

With the support of the Senior People Relations Advisor,support and coach Managers in the skills to handle workforce issues as soon as they arise using the People Relations policies in a value based, fair and consistent way in order to ensure safe, effective and caring services are maintained. This includes providing specialist People Relations advice on sickness absence management/wellbeing, grievance, discipline, organisational change processes, issues arising from value based induction, grading discrimination, diversity/equal opportunities and terms and conditions of service.

To provide specialist advice to Managers on the handling of investigations participating on hearing panels when required up to a level of a final written warning.

To build own knowledge of employment legislation and case law in order to inform the advice provided to Managers.

To support the People Relations Business Partner and People Relations manager in embedding value based and model employment practices in the Care Group.

To liaise with colleagues in the People Directorate, where appropriate, re value based recruitment, apprentices etc.

To understand the workforce performance information provided to the Care Groups and how this can be used to support Managers to optimise workforce effectiveness and efficiency e.g. sickness absence trends by service line.

To participate in the delivery of People Relations related training to Managers.

To engage in personal continuous professional development and take advantage of training provided to the People Relations Team which will then impact on the level of service and People Relations advice provided to Managers.

To support the development and implementation of the e-HR system to provide quick and accessible advice and guidance to Managers and staff.

To contribute to the transformation process of the Operational People Relations Team, being involved in discussions about new ways of working and how this will continuously improve the People Relations service offer to the Care Groups.

Strategic People Directorate Enablers

To support the achievement of key strategic People Directorate outcomes to:

1. Developing a Productive and Quality Workforce

To participate in the development of bids for external tenders within the Care Groups and participate in the provision of advice on any subsequent remodelling of the workforce and handling of TUPE transfers of staff.

To ensure that any advice given in relation to the redesign and/or the reduction of the workforce is handled in line with best practice,relevant employment legislation and Trust policies.

2. Positive Staff Wellbeing and Effective Engagement

To support effective partnership working with Staff Side Representatives in order to maintain good employee relations in the best interest of the Trust, services and staff.

To be aware of wellbeing initiatives and action plans from the six month staff wellbeing and engagement survey and how these can be promoted within the Care Groups.

3. Developing Effective Leaders and Managers

To coach Managers in areas of day to day People Relations management increasing their confidence and competence.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience and competence of working in a generalist HR environment including employee relations (eg sickness absence management, disciplinary, Grievance and organisational change.
• Practical experience in providing advice to managers on terms and conditions of service etc.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Public sector organisation.
• Experience of working in partnership with trade unions.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Employment Legislation and current HR practice.
• Ability to take minutes at meetings/hearings.
• Training/presentation skills.
• Awareness of job evaluation.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Computer literacy.
• Have a proactive approach to Equality and Diversity.
• Demonstrable ability to work in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to deliver training and coaching to individual managers and groups.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to handle conflict.
• Ability to problem solve/make decisions.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Communication written and verbal.

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD Qualification (Level 5) diploma & Associate membership CIPD;
• or
• CIPD Qualification (Level 3) & Foundation membership CIPD plus experience equivalent to Level 5 Qualification & a willingness to complete the qualification.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Connector role will be aligned to a specific Primary Care Network area (Teesdale PCN).

The post holder will engage and work with a wide range of partners and local voluntary and community groups within their PCN area, to develop joint wellbeing activities, ensuring that specific groups are supported by the service. The post holder and team will apply asset-based community development, engagement and consultation techniques as appropriate within their PCN area, to ensure a joined-up approach to service development and delivery.

They will work closely with the Community Wellbeing Hub and Volunteer Officers to support Wellbeing Hubs and volunteers within their area.

The post holder will liaise with a variety of partners, community and voluntary organisations across the PCN area to develop a strong relationship network and promoting the wider programme.

To work with partners and existing groups to develop the referral pathways for support.

Excellent communication skills and local knowledge are essential to engage and work with members of the public. Willingness to undertake mandatory and role specific training within a specified timescale will also be essential.

In addition to managing their own caseload of clients, the post holder will directly line manage a team of Wellbeing Practitioners, (including carrying out one to one supervisions and appraisals) to develop, support and manage their caseload of clients providing lifestyle and behaviour change support particularly in the five ways to wellbeing.

Support clients on a 121 and group basis, both face to face and using digital platforms, including social media and video content, to support them through behaviour and lifestyle change by developing step change action plans and referring to relevant specialist services.

To carry out service evaluations in line with the project plan and learning from best practice.

To develop new services / activities for the community based on identified need.

To support the Wellbeing for Life Locality Coordinator and Adult Wellbeing Services Programme Manager in the development and implementation of the service specifically, but not exclusively, within their assigned PCN area.

To support staff in the development and management of their caseloads, providing support and quality monitoring to all aspects of their roles.

To support staff to develop new activities / groups for the community based on identified health need.

Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me.

To manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload.

Alongside other members of the Adult Wellbeing Services teams, work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, through sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.

To source a holistic package of support to assist the development of skills and knowledge and in particular assisting individuals to progress and achieve their health goals.

To signpost or refer individual clients to a range of health improvement lifestyle intervention, primary and secondary care services and voluntary and community support.

To deliver Mini Healthchecks with 1:1 clients and groups as an engagement tool in line with locally agreed standardised quality assured protocols and practice.

To apply solution focused problem solving to deal with the wider determinants of health and lifestyle issues including healthy eating, physical activity, smoking and alcohol.

To demonstrate innovative and creative practice to engage with vulnerable and or disadvantaged groups and utilise support from the volunteers in engaging with communities.

To promote the micro grant programme assisting with form completion and setting up of local grant panels.

To be responsible for data management of clients including inputting information onto databases and creating reports.

To work flexibly as part of the team and to provide cover for colleagues as required maintaining appropriate staffing levels across the wider programme.

There is a requirement to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings depending on service need.

To audit and maintain resources, stock and equipment levels.

To contribute to knowledge sharing and learning before, during and after projects, and to the development of a culture that helps colleagues become confident in using the appropriate technology and develop skills.

To undertake any training and development deemed appropriate by your line manager.

To promote activities, including managing events and publicity campaigns

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• A substantial understanding of the factors affecting both physical and mental and wellbeing. (I)
• A substantial understanding of the challenges faced by those with poor health literacy and the ability to support individuals to develop appropriate skills. (I)
• A good understanding of behaviour change models. (I)
• A professional and pleasant manner with the ability to negotiate changes with a wide range of people and at all levels whilst actively promoting the 5 ways to wellbeing.(I)
• A good understanding of Asset Based Community Development Approach and experience of applying the tools. (A)
• Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality. (A)
• Ability to work as an effective ambassador with distinct groups / populations and the ability to evidence your success in reaching the client group and effectively supporting behaviour change.
• Ability to act upon own initiative, respond to changing situations. (A)
• Very good organisational and time management skills. (A)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Very good, sound IT skills with experience in a range of Office packages. (A)

Desirable

• Knowledge of community development approaches
• Good report writing skills, with the ability to collate, analyse and present data clearly and concisely
• Experience of multi sector working. (A)

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 / Higher National Certificates (HNC) or 2yrs equivalent experience.
• Able to demonstrate substantial overall topic based training covering a range of wellbeing and lifestyle disciplines, including mental wellbeing

Desirable

• Adult training qualification e.g. CTTLS or equivalent experience. (A)
• RSPH Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement. (A)
• Level 2 Mental Health Awareness qualification (A)
• Health Trainer qualification (City and Guilds Level 3) with core competencies completed. (A)
• Level 2 SCIP Training
• First Aid Qualification (A)

Special Requirements

Essential

• The ability to regularly travel independently across County Durham within the working day. (A)
• Flexibility and ability to work outside normal hours including evenings and weekends. (A)

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working in the community or voluntary sector. (A)
• Substantial experience of Asset Based Community Development Approach and experience of applying the tools. (A)
• Very good experience of evaluating projects or services, using a range of techniques. (A)
• Very good experience of working within a team. (I)
• Good experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of settings
• Experience of working with volunteers and assisting them to develop. (A)
• Experience of delivering health awareness campaigns.

Desirable

• Experience of line managing staff or volunteers, undertaking supervision and appraisals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willington Health Care Centre

Chapel Street

Crook

County Durham

DL15 0EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of secretarial / administrative work at a similar level
• Experience of dealing with external organisations

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take minutes of meetings

Desirable

• To be able to work in a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Service

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C (or equivalent) grade in English and Maths

Desirable

• RSA Level 2 or equivalent in Typing / Word processing
• Customer Care Training

Other

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload without supervision.
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values

Desirable

• Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Rd

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualification i.e. RMN/HCPC
• Current unrestricted registration with governing body
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of Equal Opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures
• Effective organisational and delegation skills
• Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues
• Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs
• Experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management.
• Experience of safeguarding and investigations
• Experience of people management

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Aspen Centre

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5QW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support patients, carers and families in situations of emotional distress relating to dementia care
• Participate in an active in-reach information and support service across adult areas for patients with dementia, their families and carers
• Provide current and timely information and signposting for patients, families, carers and staff
• Develop and support activity programs under supervision of trained staff
• Carry out non clinical activities and therapies as part of individual patient care
• Assist in the development of the dementia champion link service across the Trust
• Monitor the delivery of the support worker program and work under direction of the trained staff to develop the service
• Assist in delivering and designing training and educational programs for patients with dementia, staff, volunteers, families and carers

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised educational qualifications in health care/voluntary sector equivalent to an NVQ3 level or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge or experience of dementia care or older people's services

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise work load in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain records and produce reports
• An ability to deal with stressful situations

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detail on this Highly Specialist Pharmacist role, please see the attached detailed job description.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• ICH GCP Training
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) faculty membership
• Postgraduate qualifications in Medical

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and extensive post registration ward pharmacy experience including in medicine and surgery specialist areas
• Experience as a specialist clinical pharmacist in medicine or surgery, able to demonstrate a high level of competency e.g. equivalent to achieving Mastery in the majority of competencies within the Advanced Level Competency Framework
• Variety of clinical practice to include Acute Medicine and Surgery rotations
• Supervision of pharmacy staff in training
• Meets the necessary GPhC requirements in order to undertake role of GPhC Pre-registration Pharmacist Tutor
• Experience of Dermatology Pharmacy

Desirable

• Management e.g. recruitment / appraisal / training / leadership / motivation / sickness absence
• Support in the education and training of hospital staff outside of pharmacy
• Completion of clinical audit(s) (E)Screening clinical trial protocols
• Undertaken management training courses

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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