Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click 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.

Please be aware that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, the vacancy will automatically close once 50 applications have been received.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE at level C or above, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Abillity to problem solve

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between care settings will be required

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Working in health and or social care environment
• Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
• Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding

Desirable

• Community experience
• MDT or integrated team working
• Palliative Care Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Village Surgery Medical Centre

Browning Street

Derby

DE23 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a CBT Therapist to work alongside our EMHPs and Specialist Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to children and young people experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. Interventions will be delivered primarily within educational settings, with some remote delivery where clinically appropriate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing children and young people referred to the service, determining their suitability for CBT, developing shared formulations, and delivering specialist CBT interventions tailored to individual needs.

They will hold responsibility for their own clinical caseload, undertaking autonomous clinical decision-making, risk assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of outcomes while working within professional and organisational guidelines.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary Mental Health Support Team, the post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues, schools, families, and partner agencies to support children and young people's emotional wellbeing.

The role includes providing specialist CBT consultation, advice, and support to team members and educational settings, contributing to a whole-school approach to mental health and helping to build the confidence and capability of school staff.

The CBT Therapist will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice within the service by supporting colleagues with CBT-informed interventions, participating in supervision and reflective practice, and sharing specialist knowledge and expertise with the wider team.

Opportunities will also be available to contribute to training, service improvement projects, audit, research, and the continued development of CBT pathways across Nottinghamshire MHSTs.

The role requires a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, maintaining BABCP accreditation and professional development, and using routine outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness and improve service delivery.

The successful candidate will be supported through regular clinical and management supervision and will join an established network of CBT Therapists across Nottinghamshire MHST, providing opportunities for peer support, collaborative working, and ongoing professional development.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in line with professional development and maintenance of accreditation with BABCP.

Desirable

• Other psychotherapy qualification (e.g. EMDR, Counselling, DIT,IPT). Training in LTC/MUS

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or Accredited High Intensity Worker.
• BABCP accreditation.

Desirable

• Actively working towards accreditation.
• Other professional Mental Health Qualification.
• Core profession (RMN, OT, RGN)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health or psychological therapy services.
• Significant experience in assessing for and managing risk.
• Experience of working within a target driven service. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time, and work under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, preferably within a Stepped Care model.
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.

Skills

Essential

• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system.
• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in your professional competency framework.
• Computer competent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately.
• Ability to establish good therapeutic and boundary relationships with clients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of more complex mental health problems and their management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
• To demonstrate an appreciation of performance targets and the ability to achieve individual agreed service targets.

Desirable

• Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.
• Completed clinical audits within a service.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
• The service is provided between 09:00-5:00 Monday-Friday.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lindsey Close

Mansfield

Nottingham

NG18 5TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patients and visitors in a professional, courteous and compassionate manner.
• Answer telephone calls promptly and deal with enquiries appropriately, maintaining a calm and helpful approach at all times.
• Book, amend and cancel appointments in accordance with practice procedures.
• Signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals, services and organisations where required.
• Process prescription requests and other patient enquiries accurately and efficiently.
• Register new patients and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
• Ensure patient records and information are handled accurately and confidentially, in line with practice policies and information governance requirements.
• Receive and process administrative requests, messages and correspondence.
• Liaise effectively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and the wider practice team.
• Support the practice with general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry.
• Assist with the smooth running of reception and waiting areas, ensuring patients receive a positive experience.
• Deal appropriately with sensitive or difficult situations, escalating concerns to the appropriate member of staff when necessary.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Follow practice policies, procedures and protocols, including those relating to safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety.
• Attend staff meetings, training and development sessions as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

The Receptionist will work as an integral member of the practice team, contributing to a positive and supportive working environment. The role requires flexibility, good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands within a busy GP practice.

The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality patient care and will demonstrate a positive, respectful and professional approach to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

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.

Additional

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Respectful and professional towards patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to confidentiality and patient dignity.

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Experience
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience using primary care clinical systems such as EMIS or SystmOne.
• Understanding of NHS primary care services and the role of general practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click 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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Good standard of English GCSE or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• IT literate to include Word and Excel
• Demonstrable recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Telephone experience
• An understanding of the 18 week RTT process
• Knowledge of the Trust's Patient Access Policy

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate proven accuracy and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work towards deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in light to physical effort in the movement of notes

Desirable

• Basic understanding of Haematology
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click 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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of English to O level/GCSE or equivalent RSA/OCR level III or equivalent knowledge and skills. Ability to demonstrate both excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced level of IT literacy with experience of using a range of IT applications, in particular Excel and online meeting software.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a busy/demanding administrative role.
• Provide up to date reports for management team. Take department meeting minutes, transcribe and distribute locally.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of supporting research trials and postgraduate education.
• To communicate routine information with members of the team, patients and carers. Communicate both verbally and written using persuasive, negotiation and tact.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work across a whole MDT
• Able to learn new systems and ways of working

Desirable

• Skilled in recruiting to research studies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click 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.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Knowledge Training & Experience

Essential

• A good standard of English & Maths - Grade C and above
• Advanced level of IT literacy with experience of using a range of IT applications.
• Ability to plan and delegate within the team and manage day to day workload

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust's Patient Access Policy and its contents
• Trained / access to Trust systems such as Lorenzo and Ta+
• Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively - Including written, face to face and telephone

Desirable

• Ability to ensure that accurate and effective communication is maintained within the team
• Must be an effective team player and have a flexible approach to all areas of work

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Advanced level of IT to include Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• Ability to plan and delegate within the team to manage day to day workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click 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.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• BSc Hons or Equivalent
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• PG Certificate in specialist area
• To be able to demonstrate previous post registration experience
• PG training in CT
• IV injecting course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration practice resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Previous Cross sectional experience

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

• To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results
• Evidence of using personal and professional judgement and experience to deal appropriately with complicated operational issues
• Evidence of problem solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Farm Lodge

Farm Drive

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Working within Digital transformation and Improvement teams.
• Identifying and delivering quality and efficiency improvements across the Trust.
• Supporting and leading enabling work streams (including theatres, procurement and outpatients).
• Measuring and tracking the impact of any agreed change in relation to both quality and financial benefits.
• Delivering their projects and programmes using the agreed improvement tools and techniques and being viewed as our Improvement Coaches by colleagues and the wider Trust.
• Effectively cascading improvement skill and tool through the teams and work streams they work with (e.g. through a train the trainer approach). Over time these roles will be responsible for developing a pool of skilled Advanced Improvers, or Improvement Champions.
• Leading by example; with a positive mindset, the behaviours and habits of an improver through engagement and influential leadership.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement across the Trusts pathways and processes.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Highly developed Improvement specialist knowledge underpinned by broad & deep theory & experience at a senior level working in a complex NHS (or appropriate other complex project) environment..
• Master's Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a health related and/or large complex organisation.
• Formal quality improvement training qualification of a L5 Lean 6Sigma Black Belt or above (or equivalent).
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of using Improvement tools and techniques through leading improvement projects with beneficial outcomes.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
• Track record of leading and managing complex change programmes in a large Trust (or appropriate other complex environment).

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement within a healthcare or manufacturing setting
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2, Managing Successful Projects or equivalent).
• Formal training on digital applications such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SQL.
• Formal data management and analytical training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of designing and delivering training in the principles, methods, techniques and tools for effective Improvement.
• Experience of managing and leading a wide range of stakeholders through complex change
• Knowledge of formal risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of research, audit, data collection and analysis methodologies
• Experience of leading stakeholders through complex option appraisals processes and business case development cycles.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and presentation skills in lecture theatre environment, or one to one briefings.
• Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines and a pressured environment with humility and good grace.
• Designing and resourcing modules of education and training, communicating effectively verbally, including presentation skills in lecture theatre environment, or one to one briefings.
• Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines and a pressured environment with humility and good grace.
• Experience of leading a team and taking responsibility for team and leadership operational management and development.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS structures and health and social care delivery systems
• Clinical professional qualification or Operational Management qualification or equivalent knowledge gained in a health related organization.
• Evidence of Achieving Transformation which has resulted in positive change in a health and/or social care setting.
• Evidence of Achieving Transformation which has resulted in positive change in a health and/or social care setting.
• Experience of using NHS or Lean change management knowledge, tools, models and theory
• Experience of co- design and co- production with patient involvement and leadership

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues with stakeholders and others in order to agree 'win - win' solutions to competing issues
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, including presentation skills in lecture theatre environment, or one to one briefings
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including formal report writing
• Ability to present to large groups including the public as necessary.
• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconcile professional differences of opinion.
• Ability to present complex and sensitive information to groups of staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds at all levels of the organisation.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to present complex and sensitive information to groups of staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds at all levels of the organisation.
• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconcile professional differences of opinion.

Desirable

• Highly literate using data analytics and statistical modelling. Experience of using applications such as Minitab, SPSS.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to plan over short, medium and long term, and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Demonstrable experience of methods and techniques for reporting of progress against plan; and of being process driven and organised, in order to achieve milestones
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload on own initiative and with your home team.
• A flexible approach to work, comfortable with being agile and working at time remotely without supervision
• Must have skill set that supports remote working, using tools for communication, collaboration, planning and project management.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click 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

Essential

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English C or above
• Educated to NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject or Equivalent
• IT Literacy skills
• Venepuncture trained or willingness to undertake training on appointment
• Able to travel across the City and County south peripherals
• Experience of working in a NHS clinic / NHS surgery
• Essential oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Contraception and Sexual health screening
• Safeguarding procedures
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Team working skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of health care providers

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

Florence Nightingale community hospital

London Road

Derby

DE12QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively with all members of the Pathology staff, clinicians, and visitors to the department. Improve communication using communication skills and be aware of possible barriers to communication and how to overcome them. Deal sensitively with patient/ clinician enquiries in stressful situations.

Ensure confidentiality of all written verbal and electronic information. Keep accurate and complete records in line with legislation, policies, and procedures. Provide approved departmental information and advice to other healthcare professionals, patients, and the public, referring on appropriate specialist request for information outside their area of responsibility. Where required prepare and present information on equipment, processes, scientific and technical topics.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings and presentations. Effectively communicate outcomes and content of relevant meetings to team members.

Share information and best practice to improve levels of service provided by Pathology.

Maintain and promote the professional image of Pathology, laboratory medicine and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.

The post holder will be expected to dissect, describe and select appropriate areas for microscopic examination for both simple and some complex specimens (as defined by category).

Category C (Moderate Complexity)

Category D (High Complexity)

Category E (Very High Complexity) Gastrointestinal Dissection

As an Expert Scientist Dissector, the post holder will demonstrate and provide a wealth of knowledge to junior staff and be instrumental to the development of their dissection skills.

An Expert Scientist Dissector is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high-quality scientific information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of a clinical diagnosis and monitoring of patient treatment. They will apply highly specialised professional judgement, scientific knowledge and practical skills to complex problem solving and Quality control issues and ensure that corrective actions are instigated in the event of non-compliance.

The post holder will use highly specialised knowledge to advise service users on laboratory protocols and convey information in a concise and clear manner that will be of help to service users in formulating patient care plans and management.

The Expert Scientist Dissector will advise service users of the suitability of methods of fixation and preparation and will work to ensure timely delivery of fully completed requests.

Person Specification

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Team worker.

Desirable

• Years experience in dissection and what categories

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a hospital laboratory to include operation and maintenance of analytical equipment and quality indices. Experience of co-ordinating day to day laboratory activities.
• Experience of current platforms in use. Technical understanding of analytical platforms for routine patient sample testing and clinical understanding of data produced by such testing.
• Experience of IQC/EQA and its use.
• Experience of other quality activities such as auditing and change control.
• Experience in expert dissection to include GI

Desirable

• Experience of working in a UKAS 15189 accredited laboratory.
• Experience of portfolio supervision.
• Experience of resource management - staff, reagents, and consumables.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or working towards an MSc qualification or experience of working in a Band 7 capacity.
• HCPC registration.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Active CPD portfolio and plan.
• IBMS Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) in Histological Dissection

Skills

Essential

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to transmit information to other healthcare professionals.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Able to perform a wide range of complex analytical techniques.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical equipment and assay issues.
• Perform and review QA, including reports and interpret within scope of practice.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Prioritise own workload that will include several ongoing tasks.
• Supervise and organise a team of Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical support workers.

Desirable

• Basic IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office package.
• Experience of current Laboratory IT system.

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

Rothwell Road

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;

Duties and Responsibilities of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Post graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth or equivalent
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Special Interest in Ophthalmology Paediatrics, Cataract Surgery

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential

• Fully trained in Ophthalmology
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Service provisional Minimum 4 days working week.

Desirable

• Service provisional Minimum 4 days working week.

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding 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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.

Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.

Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.

Maintain the availability, and label accordingly, the clinical and cardboard waste containers in order to comply with Trust policy.

Participate in the bonding of hazard recalled products in accordance with the hazard recall procedure.

Ensure all goods for return are labelled and documented in accordance with stores procedures to minimise wastage.

Maintain stores security and safe custody of pharmaceuticals ensuring that access is only given to authorised personnel.

Participate in the delivery/collection of pharmaceuticals to and from other departments within the hospital and within UHL to maximise a timely and accurate supply.

To ensure that unlicensed products are bonded appropriately and that all documentation is available for release of the product by a qualified person.

To participate in the training of staff, as appropriate, including pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, technicians, student technicians and assistants.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Hold QCF/NVQ Level 2 certificate or equivalent in Pharmacy Services, or be willing to complete within 12 months
• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Clear, legible handwriting
• Willingness to undertake on the job training to develop knowledge of pharmacy procedures and protocols

Desirable

• Computer literate

Experience

Essential

• Previous storekeeping experience Knowledge of Health & Safety policies, Risk assessments

Desirable

• Lifting and handling experience
• Forklift experience
• Data Imputting experiance

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Customer Service Experiannce

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with related non-routine activities, such as answering first level queries

Planning and Organsiation skills

Essential

• Ability to work as team member and work alone as required
• Methodical and organised
• Time management skills
• Accurate and attention to detail

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to accept direction
• Personal Effectiveness (courteous etc
• Flexible/motivated

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keeping the practice running

• Maintain oversight of day-to-day activity across the practice.
• Coordinate the operational response to staffing, workload, capacity or service pressures.
• Ensure agreed procedures are followed consistently.
• Resolve operational problems promptly, escalating significant concerns when required.
• Support the implementation of new systems, services and ways of working.
• Coordinate with clinical colleagues to ensure services are organised safely and efficiently.
• Provide operational updates and management information to the Practice Manager and GP Partners.

Leading and supporting our staff

• Provide clear, supportive and visible leadership to reception and administrative staff.
• Coordinate staffing levels, rotas, annual leave and day-to-day cover.
• Allocate work appropriately and monitor workload across non-clinical teams.
• Support recruitment, shortlisting, interviews and appointment processes.
• Coordinate induction and onboarding for new non-clinical employees.
• Hold regular team and individual meetings where appropriate.
• Support staff development, supervision and performance management.
• Monitor attendance and support the management of sickness absence.
• Identify training needs and monitor completion of mandatory training.
• Encourage open communication and effective teamwork across the practice.
• Patient access and service capacity

• Monitor patient access, appointment use, demand and available capacity.
• Work with clinical and administrative colleagues to make effective use of appointments.
• Identify recurring access difficulties and help develop workable solutions.
• Support the coordination of additional clinical capacity when required.
• Review patient pathways and administrative processes to reduce unnecessary delays.
• Monitor the effect of operational changes on patients and staff.
• Patient experience and complaints

• Promote a courteous, consistent and patient-focused approach across the practice.
• Coordinate the management of complaints, concerns, comments and compliments.
• Ensure complaints are acknowledged, investigated and responded to within appropriate timescales.
• Work with relevant staff to establish facts and prepare clear draft responses.
• Maintain accurate complaint records and monitor actions arising from investigations.

• Safeguarding

  Safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of the practice team. The Operational Manager will oversee the non-clinical systems that support effective safeguarding arrangements, working closely with the practices designated clinical safeguarding leads.

  Responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring that staff understand how to recognise, record and escalate safeguarding concerns.
  • Making safeguarding procedures and escalation routes clear and accessible.
  • Monitoring staff safeguarding training and ensuring it remains appropriate to each persons role.
  • Including safeguarding responsibilities within staff induction.
  • Maintaining relevant safeguarding policies, procedures and administrative systems.
  • Coordinating the administrative arrangements for safeguarding meetings, audits and reviews.
  • Monitoring agreed actions and ensuring these are followed up.
  • Ensuring safeguarding correspondence and requests for information are directed promptly to the appropriate clinician.
  • Supporting secure and accurate record-keeping.
  • Liaising appropriately with health, education, social care and other safeguarding agencies.
  • Escalating urgent, unresolved or significant concerns to the appropriate safeguarding lead, Practice Manager or GP Partner.
  • Supporting learning and improvement following safeguarding incidents, audits or reviews.

  Clinical safeguarding decisions and accountability will remain with the practices designated clinical safeguarding leads.

• Governance, quality and regulatory compliance

  • Help ensure that practice policies and procedures are current, accessible and implemented consistently.
  • Maintain oversight of operational audits, action plans and supporting evidence.
  • Support the recording, review and learning arising from incidents and significant events.
  • Contribute to quality assurance and service-improvement work.
  • Monitor operational compliance and address any identified gaps.
  • Support the practice in meeting NHS contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain organised and accessible evidence to support CQC compliance.
  • Assist with preparation for CQC assessment or inspection.
  • Coordinate actions arising from audits, inspections or regulatory reviews.
  • Promote a culture in which concerns are raised, learning is shared and improvements are sustained.

  Premises, health and safety

  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the practice premises.
  • Coordinate repairs, maintenance and contractor access.
  • Maintain appropriate records for equipment servicing and statutory inspections.
  • Ensure identified health and safety checks are completed and documented.
  • Support risk assessments and monitor resulting actions.
  • Ensure operational resources, equipment and supplies are available and maintained.
  • Report and escalate premises or safety concerns appropriately.
  • Liaise with contractors, suppliers and external agencies as required.
  • Business continuity
  • Maintain and regularly review the practices business continuity arrangements.
  • Help ensure that staff understand their responsibilities during an operational disruption.
  • Coordinate the initial operational response to events affecting service delivery.
  • Support emergency planning, communication and service recovery.
  • Keep relevant contact details, procedures and contingency information current.

  Record learning following disruptions and ensure plans are updated accordingly

• Working with others

  • Work closely with the Practice Manager and GP Partners.
  • Build effective relationships across clinical and non-clinical teams.
  • Liaise with the Primary Care Network, commissioners, suppliers and other external partners.
  • Attend and contribute to relevant practice meetings.
  • Represent the operational needs of the practice clearly and professionally.
  • Support the Practice Manager and provide appropriate operational cover when required.

  This list reflects the principal responsibilities of the post. Duties may develop over time in response to the changing needs of the practice and NHS general practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE English and Mathematics
• Essential experience
• Previous experience of working within a GP practice.
• Operational management experience.
• Experience of leading, supervising or developing staff.
• Experience of coordinating reception, administrative or other nonclinical services.
• Experience of managing complaints or responding to formal patient concerns.
• Experience of introducing or supporting service improvements.
• Experience of managing competing demands in a busy working environment.
• Essential knowledge and skills
• A good understanding of how NHS general practice operates.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within general practice.
• An understanding of governance, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to recognise problems and develop practical solutions.
• Confidence in managing sensitive issues and difficult conversations.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of colleagues.
• Competence in using GP clinical and administrative IT systems.
• The ability to work independently, use sound judgement and escalate appropriately.
• A commitment to delivering a positive experience for patients.
• Personal qualities
• Approachable and supportive.
• Calm and dependable.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Fair, discreet and professional.
• Adaptable when circumstances or priorities change.
• Comfortable being visible and accessible to colleagues.
• Committed to learning and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Desirable
• A recognised management or leadership qualification.
• A health and safety qualification or relevant training.
• Experience of CQC preparation and compliance monitoring.
• Experience of premises or facilities management.
• Experience of business continuity and emergency planning.
• Experience of project or change management.
• Experience of demand and capacity planning.
• Experience of working with a Primary Care Network or other external healthcare partners.

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

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Address

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Liaise with patients, doctors, nurses and other practice staff.
• Liaise with district and community staff.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Follow directions for all tasks as set out in the procedures, protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Carry out general housekeeping in dispensary, including floor cleaning and wiping work surfaces and cupboards.
• Prepare medications for dispensing as per prescriptions.
• Hand out dispensed medications and scripts, ensuring back of script is completed correctly.
• Advising patients about pre-payment of prescriptions, providing information regarding eligibility for exemption and how to apply for exemption certificates.
• Collect and record any fees due.
• Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the practice manager according to practice policy.
• Record private scripts.
• File processed scripts.
• Produce medication labels.
• Write up legal records i.e. controlled drugs.
• Report any errors in dispensary to lead GP and Practice Manager.
• Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the practice, with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage through out of date stock.
• Checking expiry dates on medications and ensuring proper storage conditions are observed when stock rotating.
• Endorse prescriptions ready for submission to PPA each month. Prepare end of month paperwork for submission to PPA.
• Deal with patient returns, recording as necessary. Deal with out of date items in line with process.
• Ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.
• Ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary and that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and is in good working order.
• Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.
• Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain a temperature control record/logbook/record on Clarity Team Net.
• Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions, incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate.
• Be aware of dispensary security at all times.
• Carry out medication reviews as appropriate.
• Work in a professional manner at all times.
• Work with the team and practice manager to conform to the standards in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme.
• Be pro-active in suggesting and developing new initiates to improve the dispensary.
• Prioritise tasks and work under own initiative.
• Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent Dispensing Assistant qualification) is essential.
• Previous experience in a primary care dispensing environment or community pharmacy.
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure in a busy environment.
• A commitment to patient confidentiality and safeguarding.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne is highly desirable.

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

Bugbrooke Medical Practice

Address

Levitts Road

Bugbrooke

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN7 3QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Clinical

Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.

Be able to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team. Take responsibility for organising own time and workload, and where required, act as the RN Shift Leader, managing the shift, prioritising care and appropriate allocation of resource.

Be responsible for lone workers reporting as required.

Make accurate observations of the complex physical, mental and social condition of the patient, appropriately liaising with wider Community care services.

Report back to the HIYH RN Lead on all clinical matters and provide timely & accurate handovers to the HIYH Administrators as required.

Take reasonable precaution to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to work in accordance with Hospice Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Be involved in assessing patients and undertake dynamic environmental risk assessments.

Function autonomously and in accordance with own scope of clinical practice & competence.

Have the ability to challenge decisions made by others if they are against policy or not in the best interest of the patient.

Engage in sensitive and complex communication with patients, relatives and carers.

Provide support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.

Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organisation and wider healthcare system, in a mature, professional, kind and reasoned manner.

Communicate with and care for distressed, anxious and worried patients/relatives.

Take responsibility to ensure adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.

Demonstrate good team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH Service.

Management

Ensure that manual handling guidelines are adhered to rigorously.

Report accidents, incidents, concerns and complaints relating to patients or their relatives via Vantage and as per Hospice policy and procedures.

Undertake line management responsibility for an allocated group of Palliative Care Assistants (contracted) / Health Care Assistants (Bank).

Legal & Ethical

Practice within the legal and ethical framework, as established by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and national legislation, to ensure patients interests and well-being are met.

Administrative

Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where appropriate.

Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit to the Hospice as required.

Provide an accurate handover to the HIYH Administrators as required ensuring any concerns are escalated in a timely manner.

Health & Safety/Risk

Take reasonable precaution to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary.

Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required.

Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies.

Assess patients and environmental risks and follow all Hospice policies and procedures. Safe use of a range of equipment including:

Hoists

Slide sheets

Wheelchairs

Electric or patients own bed

Oxygen concentrators

Feed pumps (within scope of competence)

Education and Training:

Undertake additional training and development in order to develop the skills required to provide quality palliative care for patients, in line with personal development plans.

Ensure that Revalidation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

Undertake the Hospice Appraisal process with HIYH Palliative Care Assistants.

Support and guide HIYH PCAs, HCA (Bank) and new members of staff during induction.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound understanding of palliative care philosophy.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to use initiative and to work autonomously.
• Demonstrable team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH service.
• Calm and reassuring manner.
• Able to take instruction and document events during shift.
• Ability to react sensitively and professionally to unforeseen clinical and non-clinical situations.
• Ability to line manage others.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Willingness to participate in training and updates.
• Computer literacy.
• Access to a car for work, including Business Use car insurance at your own expense.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive Hospice vehicles in addition to own vehicle.
• Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level One)

Desirable

• Degree level education

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
• Evidence of working with patients with palliative care needs.

Desirable

• Community experience would be an advantage
• Use of SystmOne
• Leadership experience
• Audit experience
• Previous NHS experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited

Address

Nottinghamshire Hospice

384 Woodborough Road

Nottingham

NG3 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottshospice.org/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)