Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE including English or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in a customer service or similar customer service qualification

Experience

Essential

• 1 years experience in a customer service/reception environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of team work
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of using SystmOne (or similar)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Proven ability to liaise appropriately with members of staff at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to cope well under pressure

Skills

Essential

• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to use email/internet.
• Good communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone including the ability to deal appropriately with difficult communication situations
• Good interpersonal/organisational skills
• Knowledge of operation of office equipment (photocopying essential, scanning desirable)
• Ability to file accurately
• Ability to translate information and details accurately both verbally and written
• Understanding, acceptance, and adherence to a strict code of confidentiality
• Confidence to use your own judgement, based on resourcefulness and local knowledge in response to patient queries

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

Lister House Surgery

Address

207 St Thomas Road

Pear Tree

Derby

DE23 8RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical and Patient excellence

Under the regular supervision of senior Therapy colleagues, select, plan and implement assessments and treatment interventions for patients either in the hospital or in their own home or community setting.

Use clinical reasoning to balance risk, safety, patient choice and eligibility for services

Manage a caseload on designated ward/s, seeking guidance from Therapy colleagues as required

Assess patients function for safe discharge, referring on to appropriate community services

Assess and prescribe equipment, adaptations, ongoing rehabilitation and care provision as appropriate and necessary for a safe discharge from the service.

Carry out assessments within patients homes as appropriate within departmental guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, family members, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy colleagues and other agencies

Provide support to patients and carers, sharing information to enable them to make informed decisions regarding Occupational Therapy recommendations and discharge arrangements

Advise patients and carers, through demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability, safety and independence

Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations, providing verbal and written reports and referrals where appropriate, in accordance with data protection principles

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

Submit accurate timesheets within set department timescales for additional hours worked

In the absence of Therapy colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy service both within the specific clinical areas and across all service areas

Work to identified guidelines and eligibility criteria relating to the provision of home adaptations, equipment and wheelchairs to ensure equity of service to all patients

Give guidance and training to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff where required

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Therapy services

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements

Provide formal clinical reports for the multi-disciplinary team as required

Collect, record and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines

Participate in the Therapy in-service training programme, taking the lead in designated sessions as appropriate

Regularly attend and participate in Therapy service staff meetings

Identify own learning and development needs with support from senior Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Personal Development Plan

Build an ongoing Continuing Professional Development portfolio, reflecting on and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities

Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current Occupational Therapy research and apply this to practice in conjunction with the Therapy team

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal

Corporate responsibilities

Build safe working knowledge of all equipment used to provide safe patient care and participate in maintenance and training.

People/Management Excellence

Contribute to the Therapy Service governance arrangements and to the work of selected departmental groups (eg Risk Management, Health & Safety)

Delegate work tasks appropriately to Therapy Support Workers and Administrative Support staff

Supporting Financial Excellence

To make the best use of the NSH resources

Professional Responsibilities, Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within the Therapy Service to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock

Contribute to audit and research activity within the Therapy Service as appropriate

Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills to ensure fitness to practice as an Occupational Therapist, in line with competencies detailed in the Knowledge & Skills Framework Outline for this post

Comply with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Health Professional Council Standards of Conduct, Performance & Ethics, national and Trust policy, protocols and guidelines

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy qualification at degree level (or equivalent)
• Health Care Professions Council Registration (or registration pending)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation and review of Occupational Therapy interventions with patients in a physical setting
• Experience of managing a clinical caseload and prioritising work
• Team working experience
• Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist within an acute inpatient NHS hospital
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• Experience of conducting cognitive assessments and developing treatment/discharge plans that reflect the cognitive needs of the patient
• Knowledge of the discharge planning process
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of assessment and provision of equipment, wheelchairs and minor adaptations

Skills

Essential

• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies
• Self-management skills
• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal and written clinical reports
• Effective team working skills
• Ability to review and reflect on own practice
• Interest in contributing towards staff and service development

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles for assessments in patient's homes

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN15BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

• The postholder will act as the overall Clinical Lead for Occupational Health for UHN, working with the Consultant OH Physicians and Senior Nursing and leadership team to provide high quality OH Services.
• The postholder will ensure an equitable clinical service is provided to both UHN hospital sites, setting out service standards, resource allocation, benchmarking, and audit processes.
• The post holder will be called upon to participate in national initiatives and contribute to national policy via links within Occupational Health Professional forums, Society of Occupational Medicine, NHS Health at Work Network to provide a continuous cycle of service improvement.
• Ensure that all services are delivered in line with agreed internal and external clinical governance standards and speciality recommendations (such as SEQOHS, Growing OH), Trust-wide policies and processes and best practice requirements.
• Ensure that processes and systems comply fully with agreed departmental and Trust policies, monitoring compliance with these processes with good audit systems and ensuring that incidents of non-compliance are reported as needed and rectified
• Ensure that service guidelines and policies are kept updated, remain evidence based and benchmarked against relevant national policies and standards e.g. NICE, UKHSA
• Collaborate with relevant public and private partner organisations to ensure appropriate clinical service quality and improvements identify potential threats and ways to respond to them
• Ensure that root cause and trend analyses of all complaints and adverse incidents are actively managed and resolved according to Trust policies and processes
• Manage the resolution of complaints and issues from staff (patient/service users), managers, external businesses, and their employees (clients) and partner organisations in a timely and appropriate manner in line with Trust policy, procedures and service delivery values and priorities
• Act as the Data Controller for UHN OH Service take ownership of clinical records and ensuring service compliance with relevant data protection laws
• Ensure appropriate stakeholders involvement in assessing service quality and improvements
• The postholder will work with the Group Head of Health and Wellbeing to develop the Group OH strategy to facilitate local initiatives and promote a healthy workforce.
• As a Specialist Nurse you will provide knowledge skills and support to any area in the organisation at any time; this may include direct visits to areas that may be clinical or non-clinical, be distressing or exposed to a variety of risks such as body fluids, dust, fumes, noise, or biological matter.

Supporting Patient Excellence

• To ensure that all agreed outputs for the Service are delivered.
• Deploy resources and maintaining standards in an effective way so as to deliver agreed outputs as set out in an annual business plan and UHN H&WB Service deliverables.
• Lead the UHN OH Team and holding the team to account for delivery against their and the Services objectives through regular performance review meetings
• Ensure effective action is taken where performance is at risk of falling below expected levels by coaching the UHN OH team, setting remedial plans, auditing and evaluating outcomes
• Engage and work with national specialist OH research programmes, planning, assessing and auditing outcomes to improve service provision.
• Provide training to UHN stakeholders on Occupational Health Specialist topics to support the management of, and development of a culture of high quality internal occupational health and safety at work.

People/Management Excellence

• The postholder will manage the services on both UHN sites and be accountable for all staffing matters including the processes for appraisal, objective setting, disciplinary matters and recruitment.
• Represent the OH Service at Trust Meetings/forums including, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Senior People Team, External Service Business, Third Party Supplier, UHL Occupational Health Consultant Physician Services, National OH Conferences, Regional ICB meetings as clinically appropriate.
• Ensure that all staff within the OHS are effectively managed and developed within Trust-wide policies and procedures
• Providing compassionate and strategic leadership to the multi-disciplinary team across the Service including clinical and non-clinical UHN OH Teams.
• Ensure that all staff within the UHN OH team are effectively managed and developed within Trust wide policies and procedures
• Promote and lead on data driven service and use of IT and technology to demonstrate the effectivity of the service.
• Support the CPD, education and training for all professions within the service.
• Work with the Group Head of Health and Wellbeing and Senior People Team to set the strategic direction of the OH service, identifying both improvements and new opportunities within the service arising from changes in the external environment or internal innovation.
• Assist in developing business cases for OH service initiatives and support the strategic delivery of the UHN Health and Wellbeing Group model with the UHN Head of Health and Wellbeing.
• Deputise for the UHN Group Head of Health and Wellbeing when necessary, at internal UHN and external events and meetings.

Supporting Financial Excellence

• Responsible as budget holder across UHN for OH services.
• Ensure that all services are delivered to meet all financial targets (internal and external) for capital and revenue budgets, as agreed with the Finance Team.
• Accountable for income generation work, developing new contracts and income streams.
• Develop a robust business model that does not impact on the service provided to internal service users
• Develop Tender documents for third party suppliers with the procurement team, engage with suppliers and make decisions as to appropriate Tender awards.
• Be accountable and manage OH related third party, externally tendered contracts including their quality, outcomes and relationship management.
• Ensure that all OH staff comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
• Ensure that the service improvement projects are delivered within agreed timeframes and financial targets
• Ensure contribution to Trust-wide service improvement projects where appropriate
• Develop robust financial invoicing systems with the Business Support Administration Manager and Service Accountant

Person Specification

Education Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience that equates to a Masters Level Degree
• Management-leadership training/ qualification or equivalent experience
• Management /Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Immunisation and Vaccination training

Desirable

• Registered Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)Registered Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register as Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Occupational Health)
• Drug and Alcohol Chain of Custody Collection Officer
• NEBOSH Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Management experience and a leadership role in Occupational Health
• Substantial clinical experience at a senior level in Occupational Health
• Proven staff management experience with the ability to gain the support, motivation, and development of staff
• A successful record of achievement in managing and implementing sustainable change and improvement service developments and projects
• Experience of working with senior executives and clinical leads within both internal and external organisations
• Working with external organisations to manage complex issues and develop OH strategy
• Experience in managing projects to identified milestones and budget allocation
• Can act decisively and respond to urgent priorities even when demands change unpredictably
• Experience of Financial planning and budget management skills.

Skills

Essential

• Self-motivated and resilient, with the ability to achieve objectives with flexibility to the views of others, to persuade and influence outcomes and solutions across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work at a strategic level representing the Group to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of Financial planning and budget management skills.
• Ability to innovate and develop the best use and effect of services, whilst managing risk and with sound expert knowledge of Clinical Governance and patient safety frameworks.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams to a shared vision and common goals to produce real improvements in clinical practice, quality, and service.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with excellent decision making, organisational skills and time management
• Can interpret complex clinical, operational and financial management information, with attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team and independently with advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrating a compassionate leadership approach to people managemen
• Excellent and professional communicator, with ability to demonstrate excellent presentation skills, with experience of inter disciplinary working across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to address and manage challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
• Ability to produce clear and concise written material, including data analysis using appropriate IT packages such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the senior receptionist/practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

• Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are signposted to the appropriate healthcare professionals
• Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
• Taking messages and passing on information
• Filing and retrieving paperwork
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• Clearing and re-stocking of consulting rooms as required
• Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning
• Dealing with clinical waste
• Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
• Providing clinical support

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Strong IT skills, including audio typing
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Clinical System Knowledge - Systmone

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social 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

Village Surgery

Address

Browning Street

Derby

Derbyshire

DE23 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with HR compliance and ensure relevant records and documentation are kept accurate and up to date.
• Carry out data entry and general administrative duties, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Provide Finance support, including inputting invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Support Marketing activities, including creating posters, company newsletters and other communications.
• Provide general administrative support across the business as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent relevant HR experience.

Experience

Essential

• At least one year relevant HR experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and handle confidential information.

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

Spirit Primary Care Limited

Address

Spirit Primary Care Limited

8 Lockerbie Walk

Leicester

East Midlands

LE4 7ZX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day

Join our care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.

All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.

And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
• 42 hours per week to include alternating weekends
• Days and nights currently available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.76 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care

• No experience needed full training provided
• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends

Whether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.

Regency Care Home, Queensferry Gardens, Allenton, Derby DE24 9JR

Care home: Regency Care Home | Care Home in Derby | Derbyshire UK | Agincare

Apply to be a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No experience needed full training provided. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Derby

DE24 9JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Rutland

PE9 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• About You
• We are looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience working as a Mental Health Act Administrator.
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its Code of Practice.
• A strong understanding of statutory documentation and legal processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional, confidential, and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience working within an independent mental health hospital.
• Experience supporting CQC inspections.
• Qualification in Mental Health Law or equivalent.

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

InMind

Address

Elizabeth House

Perth Avenue

Leicester

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE36QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced senior programme leader who can confidently influence at executive level and deliver complex transformation across healthcare systems.

You'll have:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent experience), with evidence of continuing professional development. Further specialist qualifications at doctoral level are desirable.

• Extensive experience leading complex transformation programmes within the NHS or similarly complex organisations.

• Strong understanding of cancer services, diagnostics and operational performance improvement.

• Significant experience developing long-term strategic plans and translating policy into delivery.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Experience managing substantial budgets, governance and programme assurance.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and use data to drive improvement.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building partnerships across organisational boundaries.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of cancer and diagnostic services across an entire region.

You'll work alongside senior NHS leaders and clinical experts to:

• Deliver the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Cancer Plan.

• Improve cancer outcomes through earlier diagnosis.

• Shape the future of Community Diagnostic Centres.

• Introduce innovative diagnostic technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

• Improve patient access, experience and operational performance.

• Lead programmes with genuine national significance.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Leadership development and continuing professional development opportunities.

• A collaborative, ambitious and supportive working environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Community Diagnostic Centres, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within provider organisations when required to support pathway improvement, operational performance recovery, service redesign and diagnostic transformation.

Make a lasting difference

Every programme you lead will contribute to earlier cancer diagnosis, shorter waiting times, more efficient diagnostic services and better outcomes for thousands of patients across the East Midlands.

If you're ready to lead strategic transformation at scale and shape the future of cancer and diagnostics across the NHS, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help deliver the next generation of cancer and diagnostic services across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to PHD level Evidence of CPD

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need highly developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance, and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Highly Complex facts or situation that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison to develop strategies, assist strategic objective and ensure team performance/delivery

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Developing long term strategic plans for service improvement in new areas

Responsibilities for patient, client care

Essential

• Incidental patient contact

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Responsible for policy development and implementation across working area and/or organisation where appropriate

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold budgets for services, departments, and major areas of activity i.e commissioning services.

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Responsible as line manager for several departments and/or service areas. Responsible for designing and delivering relevant training.

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Develops documents from relevant information

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own 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.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced senior leader who can operate confidently across complex healthcare systems.

You'll bring:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent experience) with evidence of continuing professional development. Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to doctoral level are desirable.

• Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within the NHS or similarly complex organisations.

• Extensive knowledge of programme management, governance and operational performance.

• Exceptional leadership, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Experience developing long-term strategic plans and translating policy into delivery.

• Strong financial management skills, including oversight of significant programme budgets.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing organisational change.

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence executive and clinical leaders across multiple organisations.

• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll join a high-performing regional team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care for more than five million people.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence regional and national cancer strategy.

• Lead transformational programmes that improve patient outcomes.

• Work alongside nationally recognised clinical and operational leaders.

• Shape innovative approaches to service redesign and performance improvement.

• Build partnerships that deliver lasting change across the NHS.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave.

• Excellent learning and leadership development opportunities.

• A supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within provider organisations when required to support operational performance recovery, pathway improvement, diagnostic transformation and service redesign.

Make a lasting impact

This is more than a programme management roleit's an opportunity to influence the future of cancer services across an entire region.

Your leadership will help deliver earlier diagnosis, faster treatment, improved patient experience and better outcomes for thousands of people affected by cancer every year.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help shape the future of cancer care across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to PHD level Evidence of CPD

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/ contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need highly developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance, and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Highly Complex facts or situation that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison to develop strategies, assist strategic objective and ensure team performance/delivery

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Developing long term strategic plans for service improvement in new areas

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Responsible for policy development and implementation across working area and/or organisation where appropriate

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold budgets for services, departments, and major areas of activity i.e commissioning services.

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Responsible as line manager for several departments and/or service areas. Responsible for designing and delivering relevant training.

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Develops documents from relevant information

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own 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.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for someone who can combine project management expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll bring:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

• Experience of leading service improvement or transformation projects.

• Excellent programme and project management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience working with complex datasets and performance information.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

• The ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries.

• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

Experience within the NHS or healthcare improvement is highly desirable.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA you'll help shape the future of cancer care across the East Midlands, working alongside nationally recognised clinical leaders and improvement teams.

We offer:

• A challenging and rewarding leadership role

• Opportunities to influence regional and national cancer improvement

• Flexible hybrid working

• NHS Pension Scheme

• Excellent annual leave entitlement

• Learning and development opportunities

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Every improvement you deliver has the potential to improve outcomes for thousands of patients across the region.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently across the region.

Join us

If you're an experienced improvement professional who enjoys leading change, influencing across complex systems and delivering measurable improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we'll transform cancer services and improve outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Diploma level qualification or experience in specialist area

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex/sensitive/contentious information where there maybe barriers to understanding that will need developed persuasion, negotiation, reassurance and empathy skills

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Complex facts, situation that require analysis, interpretation and comparison to ensure compliance

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Plan and organise a broad range complex activities requiring formulation and adjustment. Facilitate collaborative working, implement new ways of working

Responsibilities for policy and service deployment implementation

Essential

• Lead on service development for specialist area. Lead on policy development for specific area that may have wider implications for working practices

Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

Essential

• Hold delegated budget for service area. Authorised signatory for expenses and small payments

Responsibilities for human resources

Essential

• Line manager for department. Manage the delivery of teaching and development interventions

Responsibilities for information resources

Essential

• Regularly Develops and maintains reports and documents pertaining to area of responsibility from numerous sources or use by various audiences

Responsibilities for research and development

Essential

• Undertakes surveys pertaining to own 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.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI-generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important information

We are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term positions are also open to applicants who wish to apply for the role on a secondment basis. Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their Line Manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overview

The HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems. The directorate owns, develops, and delivers the HRAs digital strategy in line with government digital and functional standards.

The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a master's level or equivalent in IS / IT field or portfolio of equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to work at this level
• Certified in ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Certified in ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Skills Knowledge Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of test tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, K6, JMeter, Browser Stack
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of testing techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of code version management tools like GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Software coding language in the Microsoft stack E.g.: C#, node.js, JavaScript, Typescript etc
• Working knowledge of any other SQL and relational databases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an automated test engineer within the test team delivering successful outcomes.
• Practical experience of testing on .NET, SQL and Microservices architecture - on prem and cloud.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent analytical, evaluative and judgement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous and fast moving environments, balancing quality, delivery and risk to support robust decision making.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and interpret complex information. This requires Written English skills at a level to summarise complex issues into a document and Verbal English skills to be able to articulate procedural issues and comprehend complex discussion.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Nottingham

Seaton House, City Link

Nottingham

NG2 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Qualifications/experience

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and client social needs developed through diploma level training and practical experience.
• Experience working in a social care, health, or community setting
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, hospital discharge pathways, and safeguarding policies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local authority funding processes, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and community support services.
• Knowledge of local resources, voluntary sector services, and community networks.

knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to strength-based practice
• Understanding of people affected by dementia and other cognitive impairments
• Good written and IT literacy for case management systems and report writing
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a caseload, and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital discharge or social care community team

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a reception, administrative, customer service or healthcare setting.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using IT systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential and personal information.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging or difficult situations.
• Good telephone manner and ability to communicate effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a GP practice, NHS or other healthcare environment.
• Experience using primary care clinical systems such as EMIS or SystmOne.

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

Greenfields Medical Practice

Address

12 Terrace Street

Hyson Green

Nottingham

NG7 6ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

GIM is based at Queens Medical Centre. Specialist services are spread over 2 sites, Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital with most specialities providing clinical services of some kind on both campuses.

The duties are subject to review, in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, their consultant colleagues and the Trust.

In addition to providing general medicine, NUH offers services in almost all regional and super regional services within the NHS and there are ample opportunities for career development beyond CCT.

Any consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

For consultants working on bank holidays, an additional day of annual leave will be allowed in lieu for each day.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration & Licence To Practise
• Specialist registration - dual accredited GIM plus a Group 1 specialty or Group 1 plus post CCT GIM experience
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Higher research degree (MD/PhD)
• Specific training in communication skills - difficult conversations etc

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute and general internal medicine.
• Evidence of active participation in research, evaluation and audit.
• Evidence of working effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable

• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
• Development of sub-specialty interest to complement the Dept.
• Experience of developing policies and protocols

Managment Skills

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Experience of service and practice development and in managing change.
• Experience of leading & developing people. Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work in a team.

Desirable

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Teaching, Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Desirable

• Original Research
• Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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