Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the assessment and delivery of treatment to our patients in the Broxtowe and Hucknall area.

To provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments. Working with an assistant in the provision of intervention plans. If interested see JD/Spec for more details.

Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.

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

• BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Specialist knowledge/post registration and experience of working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain registration

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Physical ability to perform a full range of duties

Desirable

• Experience of working in community or acute mental health

Training

Essential

• OT Practice Fieldwork Educator
• oWillingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Relevant training to post

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Assessment & OT process skills
• Effective risk management
• Skilled in motivating others
• Team working
• Quality & audit skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and leading staff

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A driving license is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the equality act 2010

Values & 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

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

Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT

38 Wollaton Road, Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require someone with previous experience in a supervisory role, a recognised cleaning or support services qualification with knowledge of relevant NHS policies and procedures, including legal requirements.

Shift pattern/hours are 37.5hrs per week 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Applicants must be flexible and able to work additional shifts as and when required (including some weekends) to cover the 7-day week service.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

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 level required for a Skilled worker 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational qualification level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent plus additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma or equivalent level
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Building Interiors or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 infection control or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recognised cleaning or 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

• Level 3 Health & Safety Certificate.
• Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
• I. L.M or N.E.B.S.S Certificate or equivalent supervisor qualification
• CPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience in staff supervision of Facilities Services
• Experienced in delivering of training to staff

Desirable

• Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
• Experience in group training

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Infection Control
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH/risk assessments/manual handling activities
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment requirements
• Knowledge of stock control procedures
• Knowledge of including cleanliness in hospitals and PLACE standards

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements

Skills

Essential

• Good administration skills
• Good communications skills
• Meeting accurate deadlines
• CLAit or experience in Microsoft Office Packages

Desirable

• Skilled in people supervision
• Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff

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

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• oA full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• oExperienced driver, able to drive Trust vehicle
• oTo attend training on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust
• oComply 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

Arnold Lodge

Cordelia Close

Leicester

LE5 0LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Patient Excellence

Ensure everyone diagnosed with a Skin cancer receives a supported conversation about

their needs, repeated as their needs change. To include Melanoma and High-Risk SCC patients

To undertake a comprehensive holistic assessment of patients needs (HNA) at key stages during the illness experience from the point of suspicion of cancer in line with National Directives using a recognised tool that can electronically record the patients/carers expressed needs.

To develop a comprehensive care and support plan in consultation with the patient/family, ensuring a written copy is shared with the patient.

To enable patients/carers to navigate to supportive services through referrals and/or sign posting to meet their individual range of needs.

To attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the discussion and patient assessment/care planning decisions. This is to include specialist meetings where the CNS represents the patient.

To identify patients to be added to multidisciplinary meetings and complete proformas to add patients to specialist meetings, inform the consultants of the outcomes of these meetings.

To act on scan findings and escalate findings to consultants.

To run diagnosis clinics for new melanoma patients.

To support skin cancer patients during significant consultations in Head and Neck, Plastics, and radiotherapy department .

To implement remote monitoring for patients diagnosed with SCC and melanoma in line with national directives and the ongoing development of risk management stratified follow-up

To be deemed competent to undertake a clinical assessment of patients on remote monitoring, identifying any signs of recurrence and escalating to the name clinician.

To screen patients for psychological distress using a recognised tool

To provide Level 2 psychological support for patients and their careers, referring those with complex needs to the Macmillan Clinical Psychologist.

To develop and implement nurse led clinics to support the patient pathway.

Where appropriate interpret and present clinical information to patients and their relatives, demonstrating highest levels of interpersonal and communication skills ensure that patients and their carers, have sufficient relevant verbal and written information during the patients stay

To lead on communication issues and co-ordinate the patients pathway acting as the Key Worker or responsible for nominating the Key Worker for the patient depending on their individual needs.

Offer specialist emotional, psychological and practical support to the patients and family, referring patients psychological advice. To include support to patients with complex physical and psychological related problems. This sentence doesnt make sense. Regarding psychological support you have already said they act as level 2 practitioner, referring complex issues to Consultant Clinical psychologist

To ensure that all communication, (which may be complex, contentious or sensitive) is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focussing on improvements and ways to move forward.

Ensuring all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental conditions.

To identify and meet patient/carers informational needs utilising the Macmillan Information & Support Service

To ensure patients receive verbal and written information at the appropriate point in their illness experience in line with the national information pathway for skin cancer.

Supports the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.

To identify and address the palliative care needs of patients and their families, referring patients with complex needs to the Specialist Palliative Care Team

To identify AMBER patients working with the multidisciplinary team to agree ceiling of intervention.

To identify the patients Preferred Place of Care at the appropriate point in the illness experience, ensuing patients and able to die in a place of their choice where possible.

To respond to EAU alerts for patients diagnosed with Skin cancer co-ordinating their pathway from the point of admission.

To lead the development of Health & Wellbeing events for patients living with Skin cancers, ensuring they are tailored to meet their individual needs.

To support patients in the development of an Advance Care Plan, identifying their preferences and wishes

To initiate proactive telephone support for patients in the palliative stage of their disease

To promote a culture that supports and enables self-management.

Utilise patient/carer experience feedback to drive innovation and change.

To implement exit interviews for patients at the end of treatment, ensuring their survivorship needs are identified and addressed.

Person Specification

Education, training and Qualifications

Essential

• RN Level 1
• First Level Degree in cancer/palliative care or equivalent level of education or training
• Fundamentals of cancer care module post graduate level or equivalent
• Advanced communication skills training or equivalent level of education or training
• Level 2 Psychological Support Training or willingness to undertake
• A recognised leadership qualification or equivalent
• Education, Training & Qualifications Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience

Desirable

• Registered independent nurse prescriber
• Evidence of IRMER training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• In-depth knowledge and experience of supporting the clinical management of patients living with Skin cancers, including those on remote monitoring
• Experience of working with a range of health care professionals across primary and secondary care
• In-depth knowledge of the national frameworks related to cancer
• In-depth knowledge and experience in implementing the personalised care and support agenda
• Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Palliative care experience
• Leadership & Management
• Experience of leading research/audit
• Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and IT skills
• Ability to develop policies, protocols & guidelines
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
• Assessment skills
• Ability to plan own workload & manage own time effectively
• Ability to exercise initiative & implement change
• Problem solving skills
• Physical effort - work across the Trust supporting patients living with Skin cancers. May need to attend meetings outside the Trust
• Mental effort - high degree of concentration and working with patients in the palliative stage of their disease on a regular basis

Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Diplomatic, calm & objective
• Assertive and confident, yet approachable
• Innovative, flexible, enthusiastic & motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will also involve maintaining accurate records, documenting patient contacts on relevant cancer information systems, supporting audit and service development, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the skin cancer nursing service.

The post holder will work within agreed competencies and boundaries of practice, recognising when to seek advice or escalate concerns. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, compassion, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting patients living with and beyond cancer.

Contribute to the holistic needs assessment and the development of an individual careplan under the direction of the registered nurse.Implement, monitor and review aspects of the care plan with the patient and carer,reporting any changes in the patients condition to the registered nurse.Evaluate the outcome of care delivery with the registered nurse.To review patients on the ward under the direction of the registered nurse.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English and Mathamatics or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Communication Skills Training
• Vocational Qualification Level 4
• Foundations in Cancer Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience in caring for people diagnosed with a skin cancer
• Relevant healthcare experience at Band 3
• Experience of using the Somerset Cancer Register

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Personalised Care Agenda

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Flexible, motivated and hard working

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including data entry
• Good observation, assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Good organisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job plans will vary based on the total PAs offered. The recommend post is 10PAs, these are split 7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA. It is possible to work up to 12PAs per week incorporating one day with no hospital commitments and 1:14 on-call with prospective cover.

Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs are invited to contact us to discuss further details of their Job Plan, we have a number of consultants on fewer than 10 PAs and as a department we understand that a sustainable career requires flexibility around work.

Similarly those with subspecialty interests are also invited to discuss further details of their potential Job Plan.

On-call Commitments

The Consultants currently operate a 1 in 11 rota with prospective cover for the Department. Current working practice is to be in the Department between 14:00-2200Hrs Monday to Friday when on-call, and for 6 hours on both Saturday and Sunday when on-call at the weekend.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• CCT or equivalent in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of achieving it.
• FRCEM or recognised equivalent
• Provider status for ALS + APLS + ATLS or equivalents
• Primary Medical Degree - MBChB/MBBS/or equivalent
• Level 1 Ultrasound

Desirable

• Dual accreditation in another speciality or subspecialty eg. ITU/PEM/PHEM
• Instructor Status in one or more life support courses.

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable

• A specialist interest in an area to complement the existing Consultants in the department.
• Publications in recognised Journal(s) or Presentations at a National Level.
• Research experience.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a UK ED at a senior level.

Teaching/ Audit/ QI

Essential

• Evidence of Audit, QI and delivering change.
• Experience of teaching Postgraduate and/ or Undergraduate Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience in curriculum development and delivery.
• GMC recognised status as a Supervisor/ trainer.
• Experience as an RCEM or University examiner.

Management Experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
• Have undertaken additional professional responsibilities at local or national levels.
• Attendance at a recognised leadership and management course with evidence of learning.
• Experience writing and managing a rota(s)

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• A commitment to the wellbeing of the ED team.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing CPD

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

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide routine and acute nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

Diagnose and manage chronic conditions, support the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary

Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages and prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans etc

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately, delivering opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Support the implementation of vaccination programmes for adults and children and support the provision of travel medicine services

Contribute to practice targets QOF etc., complying with local and regional guidance and participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the practice to improve patient care

Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

Maintain professional registration and adhere to revalidation requirements

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• SystmOne /EMIS user skills
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree (relevant to role)
• Qualified Nurse prescriber
• Qualified Triage Nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

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

The Calverton Practice

Address

2a St Wilfrids Square

Calverton

Nottingham

NG14 6FP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.calvertonpractice.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 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

Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in adult and social care
• A good standard of English to GCSE level

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Coordinates complex activities which include Board round meetings
• IT competence

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative duties

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

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.

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.

For further details please see full job description and person specification within the attached documents.

Person Specification

Valued 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

Desirable

• Physical skills in line with MVA Breakaway.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised OT Degree/diploma.
• RCOT Registered.
• HCPC Registered.

Training

Essential

• Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including specialist knowledge of Sensory attachment / Integration and the impact on service users with a range of Neurodevelopmental / Developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, etc.

Desirable

• Post-graduate training specific to client.

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload with adults with MH needs.
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams.
• Experience of delivering environmental approaches to OT service delivery and evaluating them.
• Experience of providing professional consultation.

Desirable

• Highly specialist experience of working with people with autism / Asperger syndrome complex intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses/personality disorders.
• Experience of working with children/adults with severe eating disorders.
• Experience of supporting students and other staff.
• Experience of linking communication to risk issues.
• Post basic dysphagia training or completed competencies.
• Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of OT team.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist applied knowledge of working with young people/adults with sensory/attachment/trauma with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities.
• Knowledge of appropriate tools, assessments and interventions relating to the client group.
• Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.

Skills

Essential

• Empathetic and psychologically minded.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload.
• Good reasoning skills.
• Mentorship/ Leadership skills.
• Motivated and a motivator.
• Team builder and team member.
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this.
• Delivery of group intervention

Desirable

• Highly specialist skill in working with young people and adults with ASD / DLD / ID
• Experience of supporting other staff and students

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 travel between sites.

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

Mandala Centre

Gregory Boulevard

Nottingham

NG7 6LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.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

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• HCPC Registration as Practitioner Psychologist
• To be able to demonstrate good knowledge of clinical psychological assessment techniques and clinical interventions

Desirable

• General knowledge of approaches to neuropsychological assessment and behavioural and cognitive interventions.
• Post-qualification training relevant to Neurorehabilitation
• Further training in Neuropsychology or significant supervised experience in neuropsychological practice

Knowledge And Experience

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of neuropsychological assessment
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to formulate complex neurological presentations
• To be able to demonstrate an understanding of rehabilitation principles
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Experience supervising assistants and/or trainees
• Experience of consultation to multidisciplinary teams

Skills And Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to manage competing demands
• To be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to team working

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psychological therapies for complex presentations

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

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

• Drive implementation and delivery of the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework and LNR Operating Model.
• Lead the development of the UEC and Acute pathways working across the Acute and community sectors and work with colleagues involved in out of hospital commissioning to achieve whole health economy transformational change in designing new service models.
• Ensure clinical and patient leadership in change processes
• Oversee the delivery of contractual arrangements in partnership with relevant colleagues across the ICB.
• Lead the transformationof a wide range of safe patient focused services across UEC and Acute Care.
• Design services in partnership with partners, specifying the range, nature and quality of services to be provided along different patient pathways, in line with national policy.
• Build capability at all levels in the local health system to ensure that best practice is identified and spread to maximise potential and high-quality service provision
• Work in collaboration to ensure that outcomes are delivered in line with ICB plans
• Ensure outcomes are driven through appropriate contracting approaches.
• Contribute to the formulation of public documents, consultations, external and internal audits, ICB development and any other as agreed with your line manager.

Person specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise in specialisms relevant to function and role
• Proven and significant leadership experience
• Demonstrated expertise in a Healthcare environment
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Experience of developing and implementing integrated care across multiple stakeholders including health and local government.
• Experience at a senior level of interpreting and implementing national strategy, policy, plans, guidance and directives

Communication Skills

• Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
• Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.

Analytical & Planning Skills

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time

Autonomy & Management Skills

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Interpreting national policy for implementation

Physical Skills and Equality & Diversity

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.

Please note, there is a requirement for all positions at Bands 8b and above to be part of a On Call rota.

All new entrants to the ICB for a permanent position will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. For new entrants appointed on a fixed-term basis, the probationary period is between 1 and 6 months.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be welcomed and considered regardless of a persons age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates and those applicants need only meet the essential criteria to be invited to interview. We will also make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, including the Job Description and Person Specification, to enable you to pursue your application, providing that you inform us of any special requirements.

Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the ICB, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the ICB during your recruitment.

If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the organisation.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Extensive knowledge of and expertise in specialisms relevant to function and role. Experience at a senior level of Urgent and Emergency Care, acute pathways and/or provider environments with an accomplished track record.
• Proven and significant leadership experience.
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Member of a relevant professional body

Communication Skills

Essential

• Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
• Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others

Analytical

Essential

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution

Planning Skills

Essential

• Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time

Autonomy

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales .
• Interpreting national policy for implementation

Management Skills

Essential

• Skills for direct line management and job management
• Skills for delivering results through managing others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda.

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

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Haylock House / County Hall

Leicestershire

LE3 8TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Health Centre Manager is a dynamic role which requires an enthusiastic, motivating individual who can engage and inspire a wide audience and use these connections to support system improvement across our sites.

The post holder will have day to day responsibility for the operational management of up to 5 busy Health Centres Lift Builds ensuring the sites are Health & Safety compliant.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of Clerical and Caretaking staff at various sites, this includes staff supervision, appraisals, sickness logging and monitoring and ensuring Mandatory Training is compliant.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the operational effectiveness and adherence to quality standards and key performance indicators for all external contracts/internal service level agreements as well as marketing and ongoing development of the service.

The post holder will have budget responsibility; this will include the day to day administering and monitoring of the budgets and being an authorised signatory

The post holder will ensure the delivery of an effective service in line with local, national and professional agendas and clinical governance.

Dimensions

• The post holder will be responsible for the management of various Health Centres/LIFT buildings (CityCare demised areas).

• The post holder will be responsible for performance managing team members against service objectives

• The post holder will be responsible for Recruitment & Selection for their sites

• The post holder will be responsible for managing Health & Sickness for their sites

• The post holder will be responsible for completing annual Building Risk Assessments for their sites

• The post holder will lead on partnership initiatives with multi-agency organisations

• The post holder will take responsibility for all support issues relating to their sites

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake the management of up to 5 busy Health Centres/LIFT Builds/leased and owned buildings throughout CityCares profile and to be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the services ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed of any issues, problems or concerns in order that these may be addressed as a priority.

• To assess and manage the maintenance of the building and equipment, liaising with contractors to ensure the safe operation of Health Centre users, including act as point of contact for Support Services including estates, telecommunications and IT.

• To be responsible for completing annual Building Risk Assessments and ensuring any issues are dealt with appropriately. To ensure additional audits (Fire Risk Assessments/Cleaning) are actioned and signed off.

• To undertake the day to day management of clerical and ancillary staff within each site, including undertaking Performance Review and Development and identifying training and development needs.

• Managing the reception area and the provision of clerical support, to ensure staff rotas provide the capacity and capability to deliver the service to satisfy requirements and to ensure adequate cover is requested during periods of absence.

• To manage the recruitment of new team members in line with CityCare recruitment and selection procedures and to undertake coaching, training and induction of staff.

• To manage Probationary Reviews for new team members including organising new starter set-up (), have regular meetings with staff member to ensure targets are met and arrange additional training if required.

To be responsible for ensuring all essential training is completed by staff and to contribute to training needs analyses to ensure the provision of high quality, effective training for staff.

To manage sickness and absence reporting in line with CityCares Health & Sickness Policy. To record and monitor sickness and absence and to be responsible for ensuring the procedure is followed for Long / Short Term sickness.

Authorised signatory for travel expenses and additional hours.

Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within the service, ensuring staff are aware of their obligations under the FOI, Information Governance and Data Protection Act.

To employ communication skills to negotiate with GPs and other stakeholders on sensitive and contentious issues regarding future service delivery, service provision and ways of working, with sensitivity and diplomacy.

Deal with matters raised under the complaints procedure / protocol and using the procedure / protocol when answering queries.

To ensure that effective Business Contingency Plans are in place to meet unexpected increase in demand / emergency situations.

To maintain good budgetary control and identify any relevant risk to the service.

Together with the Area Health Centre Manager and other stake holders, review contract deliverables and ensure that the highest quality service is delivered.

To collate, analyse and provide complex information and/or data such as patient surveys, planned preventative maintenance reports, infection control and fire risk assessment action plans and clinic room usage data for the ICB, to support service improvement or disseminate to stake holders, adapting communication styles to suit the target audience.

To support the Area Health Centre Manager in ensuring any new policies, systems and processes are in line with national best practice and adhered to ensuring information is cascaded appropriately to support service development.

Influence, persuade and negotiate with managers in developing processes, in relation to the service/sites.

To aim to resolve client queries and provide information to patients by personal contact and by telephone and to work closely with GP Practices, NHS PS, CHP, Private Landlords, Other Providers, Local Authority and relevant agencies and establish links to improve Service provision.

Attend meetings with internal stakeholders, NHSPS, CHP, Private Landlords, Other providers, Local Authority to ensure engagement, working with locality managers across all CityCare services.

To identify, address and refer health and safety matters relating to sites and deliver building related health and safety induction to staff.

To hold regular team meetings including organising venue, arranging agendas and ensuring relevant paperwork is available for attendees.

Advanced use of IT packages including manipulating/designing spreadsheets.

To record and act upon all incidents that are potential hazards and dangerous occurrences in relation to the Health and Safety Act, including completing Risk Assessments/Audits.

To be responsible for operationalising team moves and relocations, ensuring adequate office space, ensuring sufficient furniture and IT equipment and organising logistics.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of engaging peers and managers through strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience of and ability to use a range of IT packages
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of Change management
• Risk assessment and management
• Information management
• Undertaking Audits
• Performance management
• Successful conflict resolution

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of ways with a variety of different audiences, including verbal, written and presentation skills, adapting communication styles to suit
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of different audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance and management of citizen data
• Ability to collate information, progress actions and undertake performance monitoring and reporting as required
• Analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data, information and audit findings
• Excellent organisational skills using systematic, thorough and logical approaches
• Ability to manage multiple and competing demands, work autonomously and deliver on agreed objectives and targets accurately within tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage staff, providing support, guidance, and mentoring
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage change effectively
• Strong delegation skills
• Ability to use initiative

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business administration or equivalent level of training and experience
• ECDL or equivalent level of IT training and/or experience

Desirable

• Project Management qualification, i.e. NVQ or QSIR

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Nottingham Citycare Partnership

Old Basford Health Centre

1 Bailey Street

NOTTINGHAM

NG6 0HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Health Centre Manager is a dynamic role which requires an enthusiastic, motivating individual who can engage and inspire a wide audience and use these connections to support system improvement across our sites.

The post holder will have day to day responsibility for the operational management of up to 5 busy Health Centres Lift Builds ensuring the sites are Health & Safety compliant.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of Clerical and Caretaking staff at various sites, this includes staff supervision, appraisals, sickness logging and monitoring and ensuring Mandatory Training is compliant.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the operational effectiveness and adherence to quality standards and key performance indicators for all external contracts/internal service level agreements as well as marketing and ongoing development of the service.

The post holder will have budget responsibility; this will include the day to day administering and monitoring of the budgets and being an authorised signatory

The post holder will ensure the delivery of an effective service in line with local, national and professional agendas and clinical governance.

Dimensions

• The post holder will be responsible for the management of various Health Centres/LIFT buildings (CityCare demised areas).

• The post holder will be responsible for performance managing team members against service objectives

• The post holder will be responsible for Recruitment & Selection for their sites

• The post holder will be responsible for managing Health & Sickness for their sites

• The post holder will be responsible for completing annual Building Risk Assessments for their sites

• The post holder will lead on partnership initiatives with multi-agency organisations

• The post holder will take responsibility for all support issues relating to their sites

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake the management of up to 5 busy Health Centres/LIFT Builds/leased and owned buildings throughout CityCares profile and to be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the services ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed of any issues, problems or concerns in order that these may be addressed as a priority.

• To assess and manage the maintenance of the building and equipment, liaising with contractors to ensure the safe operation of Health Centre users, including act as point of contact for Support Services including estates, telecommunications and IT.

• To be responsible for completing annual Building Risk Assessments and ensuring any issues are dealt with appropriately. To ensure additional audits (Fire Risk Assessments/Cleaning) are actioned and signed off.

• To undertake the day to day management of clerical and ancillary staff within each site, including undertaking Performance Review and Development and identifying training and development needs.

• Managing the reception area and the provision of clerical support, to ensure staff rotas provide the capacity and capability to deliver the service to satisfy requirements and to ensure adequate cover is requested during periods of absence.

• To manage the recruitment of new team members in line with CityCare recruitment and selection procedures and to undertake coaching, training and induction of staff.

• To manage Probationary Reviews for new team members including organising new starter set-up (), have regular meetings with staff member to ensure targets are met and arrange additional training if required.

To be responsible for ensuring all essential training is completed by staff and to contribute to training needs analyses to ensure the provision of high quality, effective training for staff.

To manage sickness and absence reporting in line with CityCares Health & Sickness Policy. To record and monitor sickness and absence and to be responsible for ensuring the procedure is followed for Long / Short Term sickness.

Authorised signatory for travel expenses and additional hours.

Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within the service, ensuring staff are aware of their obligations under the FOI, Information Governance and Data Protection Act.

To employ communication skills to negotiate with GPs and other stakeholders on sensitive and contentious issues regarding future service delivery, service provision and ways of working, with sensitivity and diplomacy.

Deal with matters raised under the complaints procedure / protocol and using the procedure / protocol when answering queries.

To ensure that effective Business Contingency Plans are in place to meet unexpected increase in demand / emergency situations.

To maintain good budgetary control and identify any relevant risk to the service.

Together with the Area Health Centre Manager and other stake holders, review contract deliverables and ensure that the highest quality service is delivered.

To collate, analyse and provide complex information and/or data such as patient surveys, planned preventative maintenance reports, infection control and fire risk assessment action plans and clinic room usage data for the ICB, to support service improvement or disseminate to stake holders, adapting communication styles to suit the target audience.

To support the Area Health Centre Manager in ensuring any new policies, systems and processes are in line with national best practice and adhered to ensuring information is cascaded appropriately to support service development.

Influence, persuade and negotiate with managers in developing processes, in relation to the service/sites.

To aim to resolve client queries and provide information to patients by personal contact and by telephone and to work closely with GP Practices, NHS PS, CHP, Private Landlords, Other Providers, Local Authority and relevant agencies and establish links to improve Service provision.

Attend meetings with internal stakeholders, NHSPS, CHP, Private Landlords, Other providers, Local Authority to ensure engagement, working with locality managers across all CityCare services.

To identify, address and refer health and safety matters relating to sites and deliver building related health and safety induction to staff.

To hold regular team meetings including organising venue, arranging agendas and ensuring relevant paperwork is available for attendees.

Advanced use of IT packages including manipulating/designing spreadsheets.

To record and act upon all incidents that are potential hazards and dangerous occurrences in relation to the Health and Safety Act, including completing Risk Assessments/Audits.

To be responsible for operationalising team moves and relocations, ensuring adequate office space, ensuring sufficient furniture and IT equipment and organising logistics.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of engaging peers and managers through strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience of and ability to use a range of IT packages
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of Change management
• Risk assessment and management
• Information management
• Undertaking Audits
• Performance management
• Successful conflict resolution

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of ways with a variety of different audiences, including verbal, written and presentation skills, adapting communication styles to suit
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of different audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance and management of citizen data
• Ability to collate information, progress actions and undertake performance monitoring and reporting as required
• Analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data, information and audit findings
• Excellent organisational skills using systematic, thorough and logical approaches
• Ability to manage multiple and competing demands, work autonomously and deliver on agreed objectives and targets accurately within tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage staff, providing support, guidance, and mentoring
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage change effectively
• Strong delegation skills
• Ability to use initiative

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business administration or equivalent level of training and experience
• ECDL or equivalent level of IT training and/or experience

Desirable

• Project Management qualification, i.e. NVQ or QSIR

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Nottingham Citycare Partnership

Old Basford Health Centre

1 Bailey Street

NOTTINGHAM

NG6 0HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates the experience and ability to communicate across different staff groups both verbally and in a written form

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Previous customer care/healthcare experience.
• A recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures.

IT Literacy

Essential

• Demonstrates experience working with different IT systems and managing data
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Experience handling multiple data sources (across IT systems and paper based)

Organisational Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates experience and the ability to prioritise their own workload
• Demonstrates experience managing multiple tasks

QualificationsEducation, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Good standard of English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Sound clincial background and expereince of working in diabetes and preferably some paediatric experience and of NHS

communication skills

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in a range of communication skills with individuals and groups and able to motivate children and families to make lifestyle change

Professioanl skills

Essential

• Demonstrates competency in a range of professional skills and ability to work as an autonomous practitioner

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Highfield Clinical Care Centre, Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To support psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions of adults under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

To effectively score and interpret psychological and neuropsychological test results.

To communicate highly sensitive (and sometimes distressing) psychological test results to patients and carers/family, when required.

To communicate the results of psychological tests to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To advise patients on strategies to manage their psychosocial concerns, as appropriate.

To assist in collecting psychological outcome data and managing a clinical database.

To contribute to environmental and service developments to enhance patient experience and psychological well-being.

To work effectively with patients from a diverse range of cultural/ethnic backgrounds, understanding and respecting the impact of difference and diversity upon their lives and difficulties.

To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate and receive and retrieve complex medical information from consultants and other healthcare professionals.

Audit and Research

To contribute to audit and research as required

Teaching, Training and Supervision

To maintain continuous professional development through appropriate training.

To liaise closely with supervisors, keep them informed of any issues concerning patients and participate regularly in clinical supervision.

To work autonomously and within the competency level of an Assistant Psychologists role and be managed by a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Governance/Professional Responsibilities

To receive regular supervision in accordance with national good practice guidelines from the Clinical Psychologist.

To contribute to governance issues within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology department as they arise.

To maintain standards of clinical record keeping including entries in medical records, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance.

To collect and supply requested activity data, leave, travel and sickness and maintain records for the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

To attend meetings of the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology and to undertake duties arising from such meetings in keeping with the nature and grading of the post.

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To work in accordance with Nottingham University Hospitals Trust practice guidelines, policies and standards and abide by the current Codes of Practice as outlined by the British Psychological Society, Division of Clinical Psychology.

To attend induction and mandatory training at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

To participate in the annual appraisal system/individual performance reviews where required.

To maintain continuous professional development through appropriate training.

To maintain an up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, issues and guidelines in relation to the specific client group.

To maintain standards of clinical record keeping including entries in medical records, electronic data entry and recording, report writing (where relevant) and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance

To collect and supply requested activity data, leave, travel and sickness and maintain records for NUH Trust/local Trust.

To attend meetings within the trust as required and to undertake duties arising from such meetings in keeping with the nature and grading of the post.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above)
• Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist (or similar) in direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
• Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
• Clear interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology
• Able to show appropriate compassion, patience, and motivation towards people in need

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust
• Experience of working with adults with multiple disabilities
• Familiarity with biopsychosocial models of disability and care
• Experience of administering, scoring, and interpreting neuropsychological assessments

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and patients, from diverse backgrounds, ages, and needs
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to use supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff

Desirable

• Able to work effectively with people in distress or who are agitated

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence.

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Excel database management

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Well organised in relation to time, work, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to be flexible, and respond to changing demands at work
• Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg).
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods (>60mins) and be capable of sitting in a constrained position.
• Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Up to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB)

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CATERING Service Duties

Inform patients about the Hospitals food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.

Order food using the hospitals electronic ordering devices.

Liaise with nurses, caterers and dieticians to ensure patients food, nutrition/clinical needs and preferences are identified and met.

Identify patients not eating sufficiently to the Nurse in Charge.

Ensure appropriate feedback is given on the patients food service experience e.g. quality, quantity and choice.

Provide information to the next food service assistant who is on duty using the guidelines provided to ensure a seamless service.

Store food in accordance with manufactured guidelines and food safety legislation.

Offer patients a choice of hot & cold beverages, as and when required a minimum of 5 times a day.

Ensure a regular supply of fresh water is provided to each patient throughout the day.

Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.

Ensure patients with special dietary requirements receive the appropriate food following liaison with the dietician or nurse.

Identify appropriate meal choices to meet patients needs/preferences.

Movement of food to wards/RDU as required adhering to food safety legislation.

Maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the patient e.g. milk, bread, tea, coffee, cereal, and preserves.

Identify shortages of crockery and cutlery to the Facilities Team Leader.

Ensure an appropriate supply of crockery and cutlery is available.

Ensure efficient and safe use of cleaning equipment.

Prepare the patients eating environment (day room/bedside table) to the standards stipulated in the ward manual according to where the patient wishes to eat, to ensure a relaxed environment.

Clear cutlery/crockery and clean dayroom/bedside table following service promptly.

Clean all surfaces and equipment in the kitchen according to the daily cleaning schedule.

Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures
• Ability to undertake NVQ level 2 in food service
• Knowledge or ability to understand working practices for providing a patient food service

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer/patient focused environment.
• Principles and criterion of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP), COSHH

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom