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

Essential

• NMC registration
• One year post qualifying as unable to complete preceptorship on RDU

Desirable

• Evidence of Diploma/ BSC Nursing or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of teamwork experience
• Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff

Desirable

• Knowledge of the clinical area/speciality
• Renal working experience

Skils & Ability

Essential

• Evidence of transferrable nursing skills

Desirable

• Evidence of acute hospital nursing experience/knowledge

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Demonstrable experience in hospital clinical pharmacy

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification
• Post Graduate Clinical Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Broad clinical pharmacy experience and expert knowledge and ability to use research findings to develop services and patient care.

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in developing policies, procedures or patient information
• Evidence of audit related work and presentation
• Experience of mentoring, tutoring and managing other staff

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of communication with a broad spectrum of people
• Evidence of influencing skills
• Evidence of ability to work on own and within a team
• Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload and that of others

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership 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

Job Description - Practice Administrator

Role in Practice - Maintain accurate records, file medical notes, input data, word processing and scanning documents into the computer system.

Responsible to - Team Leader

Summary - The post-holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient administrative support to the Partners and other Professional staff.

Responsibilities -

Administration

To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures including summarising, private work, deductions, immunisations, scanning and coding and other administrative tasks as required

To work in accordance with written protocols

Accurately retrieving filing of both electronic and paper notes and updating demographic information as necessary

Filing post including scanning test results and clinical correspondence into in medical records

Dealing with incoming post

Computer

Registration of new patients computer data entry and making amendments to medical records

Process patients change of address and other demographic information inputting computer data and medical records, having knowledge of the practice area and data protection protocols

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

messages clearly and accurately

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately according to the Data Protection Act and other information governance guidelines and employees will receive regular training regarding this.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Other Tasks

Ability to work within a team

Lock up the building where required

Be familiar with and adhere to Practice policies and procedures ensuring that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

Possess the ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload

To participate in further professional development training courses to be discussed in consultation with line manager

To undertake other responsibilities, within the scope of the grade

You are requested to be flexible and the Partners reserve the right to alter such fixed hours as may be considered necessary to ensure the Practice runs smoothly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience.
• Experience of working with confidential or sensitive information.
• Demonstrable ability to work accurately and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within primary care or a GP practice.
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or NHS environment.
• Working knowledge of TPP SystmOne.
• Experience of summarising medical records or processing clinical correspondence.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Reliable, professional and committed to providing a high standard of service.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of administration within a GP practice.
• Knowledge of primary care processes and terminology.
• Experience of working with clinical systems, particularly TPP SystmOne.

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively with written and electronic information.

Desirable

• Administration or healthcare-related qualification.
• Previous training or experience in using TPP SystmOne.
• Training or knowledge in medical terminology, clinical coding or medical administration.

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Bingham Medical Centre

3 Newgate Street

Bingham

Nottingham

NG13 8FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an 15-18 month Apprenticeship opportunity, with the expectation to complete the apprenticeship programme, including mandatory training, with the timeframe.

Due to funding rules, apprentices must have resided in the UK for 3 years:

Apprenticeship funding rules: 2026 to 2027 - GOV.UK

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Functional Skills: Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE A-C /4 - 9)

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

• Work experience (paid or voluntary)

Skills

Essential

• IT skills - Microsoft office software such as Word/Excel/Outlook
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to maintain and record factual standard documentation with accuracy

Desirable

• Understanding of duty of care and confidentiality
• Understanding of professional / personal boundaries

Behaviours

Essential

• Committed to assisting in the delivery of high standards of work that may impact patient 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

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

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building

Glenfield

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialised advice on Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and its provision across the Trust to promote safe and effective working practice. The post holder will lead, in collaboration with the Clinical Lead, on the development of strategy and operational delivery of MBCT within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHC) to the workforce.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, and to coordinate the delivery of a programme of MBCT groups within the service, developing and monitoring clinical and staff wellbeing aspects of the service. This will entail processing referrals, screening individuals as to the suitability of MBCT, considering risk issues and tailoring advice according to their presentation under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Lead.

To support the development of a supervised MBCT training pathway for staff within the Trust: providing: training; supervision/mentorship; and assessing competency to adhere with national standards and guidelines.

To engage in audit, research and service evaluation initiatives to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of MBCT service provision.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work and occupational therapy or equivalent experience to work in the mental health field.
• MBCT training recognised as meeting Good Practice Guidelines by the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA)

Desirable

• Listed as a mindfulness-based Practitioner with the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA)

essential

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a core mental health profession, including: Clinical work with patients drawn from a wide range of diagnostic groups. Experience of working with acute and chronic anxiety disorders and depression

Desirable

• Experience of working with complex presentations beyond the scope of this post e.g. severe and enduring mental health problems

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

St Ann's House

117 Thorneywood Mount,

Nottingham

NG25 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the 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

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Mental Health Nurse
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
• Membership of a nursing professional body and / or special interest group

Desirable

• ENB998/Mentoring in Practice

Skills

Essential

• Team working evidence
• Evidence of excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Group work experience

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

• Relevant recent, post graduate experience
• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice
• High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning

Desirable

• Experience of working in community with people with mental health needs
• Experience of completing comprehensive initial mental health assessments

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Andrews House

201 London Road

Derby

DE1 2SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.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 sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Educated to O'level/A-C GCSE or eqivalent
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office packages, including excel and teams

Desirable

• Previous administrative experience in a Hospital setting

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a reception role previously
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office packages, including excel and teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding issues and the procedures involved in information exchange with other service providers and other professionals

Desirable

• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Orthoptists and how their roles support the wider Ophthalmology service
• Knowledge of the RTT (referral to treatment) waiting list procedures in accordance with the local and national targets and the trust patient access policy, as appropriate to role
• Knowledge to operate the Patient Administration Systems across UHDB
• Previous administrative experience in the hospital setting

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to plan own workload and that of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 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

The preparation, cooking and service of meals for patients, staff, and visitors serving freshly cooked nutritious and healthy food.

To follow recipes accurately, to identify allergens in food and to ensure correct number of portions are produced for correct consistency flavour and texture.

The assessment of good portion control, managing food waste.

To understand special dietary needs, for health, follow texture modified diets under the IDDSI guidelines, religious or cultural reasons and to communicate special diet information to staff and customers.

To deal with all ward / customer liaisons in an effective and courteous manner at all times, whether over the telephone or one to one basis when required to do so.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Take food orders by telephone using the call order system and cook food as requested.

To keep clean all working areas and cleaning of work equipment when used.

To ensure that all Health, Safety and Food Hygiene Legislation is observed, which will include assisting with the cleaning schedules for all catering areas and equipment.

To undertake all activities as prescribed in the Assured Safe Catering procedures and as instructed by the Catering Supervisor or manager.

To be capable of working alone in the supervisor's absence

To work at other units beyond the normal rostered pattern as required, sites being Radbourne or Kingsway.

Complete staff surveys and follow Trust values.

Ensure all mechanical, electrical, and structural defects which require repair are reported to the supervisor.

Make yourself aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures.

To carry out any other duties within the kitchen as requested by the Catering Supervisor or Manager.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Either City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in food production or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience for cooking nutritious meals using fresh ingredients in a busy kitchen.
• To have knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of special dietary requirements and modified texture diets

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 Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radbourne & Kingsway sites

Kingsway House

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is primarily focussed on community support, however, there will be some expectation of working with people in prison, prior to their release. The role will involve outreach to service users in the community, local to Nottingham/Nottinghamshire and supporting those in prison establishments across the country who are returning to the Nottingham area.

Active engagement - Be actively involved in the assertive follow up of individuals with a range of vulnerabilities. Working with Reconnect Practitioners and criminal justice agency staff, social care, health and charitable agencies.

Caseload - To work with team-held caseload of service users with a range of complex vulnerabilities and to ensure support plans are formulated acted upon and reviewed. To support service user engagement, the post holder will be expected to be involved in the development of collaborative support packages/support plans. They will be expected to implement, promote and evaluate safe, creative and effective support plans in collaboration with service users, their carers and other professionals.

Develop good working relationships - To effectively liaise and develop links with services within the prison setting and, in the community, to establish effective through care and after care pathways.

Appointed applicants will have access to robust clinical and managerial supervision and career development opportunities. The service is committed to ensuring the staff in the team are well equipped to work with the complex service users accessing the service and so training is well supported and there is a range of access to robust supervision.

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.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill levelrequiredfor a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary/ skill levelis below the minimumrequiredfor sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicantsrequiringa Skilled Worker Visa candeterminethe likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

• Other qualifications relevant to post

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using computer systems.
• Experience of working with individuals of all ages within a healthcare/social care setting.
• Experience and understanding of working in team setting, liaising with colleagues, other agencies and services.
• Experience of communicating with range of other agencies within health/social care settings.

Desirable

• Experience of the Criminal justice system.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to keep accurate records on computer system
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to communicate to a range of people on a range of matters, in a range of forms.
• Ability to identify own development needs with support of others.
• Ability to identify risk and to take responsibility for self and others in ensuring legislation, policies and procedures are followed in the work place.
• Ability to actively participate in development of the service.
• Skills in communicating with people with a range of communication needs.

Desirable

• Other skills relevant to the post.
• Evidence of decision-making skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of wide range of vulnerabilities inclusive of mental health/LD needs
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural and diversity needs of individuals
• Has an awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable

• Awareness of the Reconnect Service

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
• Ability to adapt to changing services and be flexible in approach.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression to breakaway level, commensurate to the role.

Training

Desirable

• Training specific to mental health care.
• Training specific to boundaries and health and safety.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster House / Heatherdene

598 The Wells Road, Nottingham / 3 Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto "Apply for this job" and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click onto "Apply for this job" and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please click onto "Apply for this job" and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Beacon Unit, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant may be required to cover other areas when needed. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a high standard of work, is essential.

Full in-house training will be provided to support your personal development, and you will be supported with all required training. Uniform will also be supplied.

Benefits include:

Enhanced rates for weekendsExcellent NHS pension schemeIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and service users at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Desirable

• Recognised, support services qualification

Training

Essential

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function. Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Experience

Essential

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description

Desirable

• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment
• Experience of working with COSSH and SSOW

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of manual handling
• Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
• Basic Knowledge of food safety

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
• Flexible in managing own time and work duties
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Health Shop

12 Broad Street

Nottingham

NG1 3AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road,, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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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

The Willows

1 Cordelia Close

Leicester

Leicester

LE5 0LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Lead and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Job responsibilities:

Blood pressure check

New patient health checks/heart checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

INR testing

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and re-stocking and stock rotation (excluding vaccines)

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations/coil and implant clinics

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and wellbeing

Any other duties for which you have undertaken training and peer supervision e.g. flu vaccinations, pneumonia and B12 vaccinations, dietary/lifestyle advice and dressings

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in

confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements.
• Conform to practice guidelines on hand hygiene.
• Conform to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice.
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management.
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the practice.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training as per guidelines.
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection.
• Spillage control procedures, management and training.
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintenance of sterile environments.
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full clean driving licence and access to car
• Evidence of TB, MMR and Hep B immunity
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references

Desirable

• Flexible to work across all opening hours i.e. to cover annual leave
• NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Worked within a healthcare/medical environment.
• Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Skills in phlebotomy.
• Working within a patient facing environment.
• Understanding importance of confidentiality and information governance.
• Able to follow guidance and policy at all times.
• Able to follow infection control procedures.
• Ability to support patients and provide high standards of care.
• Kind, calm, reliable, punctual, self-motivated, positive, respectful, willing to learn.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with patients, staff and external bodies.
• Flexible, approachable & friendly.
• Good team working skills and able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and independently.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office i.e. Word/Excel.
• Maintaining patient records at an acceptable standard.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS and its service provision.
• Skills in management of patients with long term conditions.
• Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF).
• Current knowledge of Department of Health guidelines/National Services Framework/Public Health guidelines.
• Clinical governance awareness.
• Awareness of patient specific directives.
• ECGs, patient health checks, blood pressure, basic first aid knowledge, health and safety awareness and awareness of blood borne viruses.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Knowledge of INR Star, NOTIS and ICE.

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

Castle Healthcare Practice

Address

50 – 60 Wilford Lane

West Bridgford

Nottingham

NG2 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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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

Merlyn Vaz Health Centre,1 Spinney Hill Road,

Leicester,LE5 3GH

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 3GH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core duties

• Take referrals from a wide range of staff working within GP Practices and multi-disciplinary teams within Primary Care Networks

• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.

• The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any priority support required by individuals on the caseload

• It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g., when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.

• Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.

Referrals

• Promoting social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.

• Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.

• Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.

• Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on patients.

Provide personalised support

• Complete assessments via the telephone and provide support which may include meeting people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non- judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices.

• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness, caring responsibilities alongside prevention approaches.

• Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.

• Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage

Work collectively with all local partners

• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and identify gaps in community provision.

• Attend INTs and MDTs to aid patient care and collaborative working

• Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.

• Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a map or menu of community groups and assets.

Data capture

• Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.

• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.

• Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.

• Work closely with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to SystmOne and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the clinical commissioning group (CCG).

Clinical Governance

• Identify risk issues that impact on peoples health or social care needs.

• Take appropriate action to the significance of the risk and consistent with protection procedures, applying protection procedures, following lone worker procedure.

• Demonstrate effective team working inclusive of all relevant professionals.

• Report all accidents / incidents, and all ill health, failings in equipment and / or environment to line managers.

• Contribute towards audit and data collection as required

• Be accountable for their own caseload within their area of responsibility and seek support as required.

Professional development

• Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.

Miscellaneous

• Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and patient experience.

• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

• Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottingham

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)