Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist
• Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Health Professions Council

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: musculo-skeletal, neurology and cardio- respiratory care within an NHS or equivalent UK healthcare system
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
• To be able to demonstrate commitment to independent learning and continued professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• To be able to evidence experience and awareness relevant to On-Call duties

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action within scope of practice.
• To have a clear understanding of the role and duties of a Physiotherapist.
• To demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and expectations.

Desirable

• Must be able to demonstrate basic awareness of current NHS issues.
• To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
• Able to independently travel within the community

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 Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Physiotherapist, you'll provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women experiencing: Urinary and faecal incontinence Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic floor dysfunction Chronic pelvic pain Pregnancy and postnatal pelvic health issues Menopause-associated pelvic floor disorders You'll work autonomously, delivering evidence-based interventions and rehabilitation programmes whilst helping to reduce the need for secondary care intervention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate qualification in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
• Significant women's health physiotherapy experience
• Excellent clinical reasoning and communication 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

CHEC

Address

11 Railway Road

Stockport

SK1 3SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will work autonomously and as part of the wider team to deliver high-quality care, including:

• Management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and Ischaemic Heart Disease
• Providing follow-up and continuity of care for patients
• Delivering health promotion, preventative care, and self-management support
• Supporting the practice in achieving QOF targets and enhanced services
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Health screening, cervical cytology and childhood/adult immunizations
• Supporting the practice's commitment to personalised care planning, particularly for patients with long-term conditions.

About the Practice

Betts Avenue is a long-established GP Practice operating over two sites (Kenton and Benwell) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are a team of 2 GP Partners supported by 3 salaried GPs, 2 long-term Locum GPs, a Lead practice Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Advanced Care Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA as well as an experienced managerial and admin team.

We deliver a range of GMS services to a population of approximately 10,500 patients. We also have support from Care-Coordinators, Workflow Team, Pharmacy Hub, PCN pharmacists and Technicians, House Visiting team, our 2 own Practice Clinical Pharmacists, a Physiotherapist, 2 Mental Health co-ordinators for adults and a team of Social Link Workers.

We use SystmOne, Accurx and AnalyzeRx.

The GPs are also delivering weekly Ward Rounds in two large local Care Homes. We currently teach Year 5 Medical Students and Nursing Students.

Our practice is a member of the Inner West Primary Care Network, LMC, NGPS and North East North Cumbria ICB.

Job Purpose

To provide a high quality, professional Health Care service to the patient and staff team at the surgery. To be trained and competent to meet the duties set out below.

Job Summary

The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the practice patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.

• Management of Chronic Diseases including COPD/Asthma/Diabetes/CVD and hold a recognised qualification in one or more of these areas and be willing to work towards a graduate certificate.

• Experience in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease.

• Cytology.

• Wound Care.

• Doppler.

• Travel Health.

• Removal of Sutures.

• ECGs.

• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/Seasonal Immunizations.

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.

• Requesting Pathology tests on ICE, for example blood tests, urine culture, swabs etc.

• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

• Supporting junior nursing staff.

Other Tasks will include:

o Supporting junior nursing staff.

o House Calls for the delivery of Annual Reviews to the Frail Housebound patients.

o Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required.

o Maintain and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs.

o Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.

o Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

o Attend and participate in Practice meetings when required.

o Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

RESPONSIBILITIES EXPECTED OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE PRACTICE TEAM:

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 will 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 of 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 assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Handbook and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

This will include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

• Actively reporting of health & safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean, assisting the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the post holders role.

• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

• Reporting potential risks identified

• Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Equality and Diversity:

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

o Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures, policies and current legislation

o Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

o Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental 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

o Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

o Training responsibility for own development, learning, 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 recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to

• Communicate effectively with other team members

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers

• Recognise 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, agreed clinical software and protocols

• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• - Needs of patients with long-term conditions
• - Health promotion strategies
• - Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• - Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• -Patient group directives and associated policy

Desirable

• - Public health issues in the local area
• - Awareness of local and national health policy
• - Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Skills

Essential

• - Clinical skills including immunisation and vaccination
• - Management of long-term conditions with support from lead nurses
• - Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
• - Ability to communicate complex messages to patients and families
• - Excellent time management skills/ability to prioritise and manage own time
• - Negotiation and conflict resolution/management skills
• - IT Skills

Desirable

• - Doppler
• - Contraceptive advice, sexual health screening and advice
• - Cervical Cytology
• - ECG'S

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse (NMC)
• - UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK Professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers Website.
• - Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• - Significant Primary care of relevant experience
• - Management and education of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions
• - Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation
• - Certified in immunisations and vaccinations
• - Cervical Smear Taker

Desirable

• - Relevant Nursing/Health Degree
• - Experience in managing diabetes in primary care
• - Mentor/Teaching
• - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or be willing to work towards this in the future should the Practice's needs require this.

Experience

Essential

• - Minimum 2 years post- registration experience
• - Management of Long-term conditions
• - Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• - Experience of audit

Desirable

• - At least 1 year recent primary or community nursing experience
• - Experience of working with the SystmOne clinical system
• - Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and national screening programmes

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

Betts Avenue Medical Centre

Address

2 Betts Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 6TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for providing a high-quality, safe and efficient phlebotomy service for patients attending New Court Surgery. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking venepuncture procedures, ensuring accurate sample collection and handling, and supporting the delivery of excellent patient care within a busy primary care setting.

• Perform venepuncture procedures for patients in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and professional standards.
• Accurately identify patients and ensure all samples are correctly labelled and processed.
• Prepare, handle and dispatch blood samples to the appropriate laboratory in line with requirements.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the clinical system.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients who may be anxious or distressed during procedures.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to adverse reactions during and following blood collection.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times.
• Ensure clinical rooms are clean, well-stocked and appropriately prepared for patient appointments.
• Monitor and report low stock levels of consumables and equipment.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, information governance and confidentiality policies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues to support excellent patient care.
• Participate in mandatory training, team meetings and continuing professional development activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking venepuncture in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when supporting anxious patients.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use clinical systems.
• All staff are expected to:
• Act in accordance with the practice values and code of conduct.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS guidance.
• Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and training as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Knowledge of System One clinical system.
• Awareness of current NHS standards and guidelines.
• Care Certificate or relevant healthcare qualification.

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

New Court Surgery

Address

Borough Fields Shopping Centre

Royal Wootton Bassett

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN4 7AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newcourt-wilts.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient facing hospital or care work

Desirable

• Experience in a radiology or out-patient clinic setting

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of computer systems relating to healthcare
• Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of personal development (PDP)
• Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems and PACS.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to prioritise own workload within guidelines
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to work on any site within the Trust.
• Ability to travel as required
• Flexibility to cover required duties during the week and at weekends.

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 Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, relating to this role, please review the attached documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered) or Registered Nurse (NMC registered where applicable).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within community services
• Experience of leading or managing teams.
• Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated community services.

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of budget management.
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Community - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.

Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills are essential. You must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of essential computer systems and programmes. You must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of your patients.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,066 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid UK driving license.
• Have access to a car for use for business purposes

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Care Professions Council Registration and compliant as a physiotherapist

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience of working in Children's services
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good general knowledge of normal child development
• Knowledge, experience of Children's Physiotherapy assessments and interventions related to working with children and an understanding of the theoretical framework underpinning these
• The ability to analyse assessment results to formulate treatment plans, including the use of "SMART" targets, taking into consideration client, social and environmental factors.
• Design and implementation of Physiotherapy programmes tailored to the individual.

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PALMS principally deliver a flexible service according to service needs and personal circumstances, in a planned way. For example, for a full-time worker this equates to flexibly working 37.5 across the working week.

PALMS are open to flexible working and therefore part time / job share would be considered. This opportunity is for 9 months maternity cover.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Afull valid driving licenceandaccess to a carinsured to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Applicants to be aware that PALMS work within the ULEZ zone and any charges due to non-compliant vehicles cannot be reimbursed by the Trust.

Interviews will be run either in person at one of our bases or using Microsoft Teams, full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology
• Pre-qualification experience, training and/or qualifications in relevant fields of applied psychology
• Further specialist post-qualification training relevant to the Children and Young People and/or ASD and LD population
• Formal training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologist
• Evidence of continued professional development as recommended by the BPS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of populations, across the whole course of presenting concerns
• Significant experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and with people who are autistic in a range of settings and/or significant experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for CYP's psychological care and treatment
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision of trainee clinical psychologists
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and inter-agency collaboration

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and /or clinically sensitive information to CYP, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings

Personal Abilities

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the child/young person
• Capable of using initiative and maintaining professional boundaries
• A passion in, and commitment to, working with children who have an intellectual disability and/or who are autistic and/or mental health difficulties
• An ability to work effectively in a range of direct care settings with families, carers and staff
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, reliably and consistently
• Required to travel across county
• Able to work as part of a virtual team and will be required to work in team bases across the county in the different service
• Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings where there is a highly emotive atmosphere

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

QEII Hospital

Wellwyn Garden City

AL7 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education including English and Maths GSCE at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good Command of English Language
• NVQ Level 3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography support or equivalent experience
• Evidence of willingness to undertake further training and development relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Trained in cannulation
• Trained in venepuncture
• Care Certificate completed
• Additional healthcare support worker training relevant to diagnostic services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of providing direct support to patients.
• Experience of working with members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Radiology, Imaging or Outpatient setting.
• Experience supporting invasive or sterile procedures.
• Experience using NHS computer systems.
• Experience of appointment management or patient pathway administration.

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to provide reassurance and support to anxious or distressed patients.
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently within agreed protocols and recognise when to seek assistance.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Basic IT skills and experience using computerised systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiology computer systems
• Understanding of diagnostic imaging pathways.
• Awareness of radiation safety principles within a Radiology environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Caring, compassionate and patient focused.
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Interest in developing a career within diagnostic imaging services.

Other

Essential

• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role including patient movement and prolonged periods of standing.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns and service requirements.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites as required.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and competency assessments.
• Commitment to providing high quality patient care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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 Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PALMS principally deliver a flexible service according to service need and personal circumstances, in a planned way. For example, for a full-time worker this equates to flexibly working 37.5 across the working week. PALMS are open to flexible working and therefore part time / job share would be considered, working a minimum of 0.6 WTE.We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

We can offer you: Regular clinical and professional supervision Regular appraisal, personal development planning and opportunities for continuing professional development. This includes specific support with regards to fulfilling the PALMS role. Opportunities to work closely and meet regularly with a multi-disciplinary team and learn from other evidence based frameworks and approaches. Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management to other members of the PALMS team as appropriate.

A full valid driving licence and access to a car insured to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Applicants to be aware that PALMS work within the ULEZ zone and any charges due to non-compliant vehicles cannot be reimbursed by the Trust.

Interviews will be run either in person at one of our bases or using Microsoft Teams, full details and instructions will be provided to successful candidates.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant field Professional Qualification (RMN, DipSW, OT or equivalent) supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to master's equivalent level.
• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
• Experience in relevant mental health/learning disability setting.
• Specialist knowledge within the field of clinical skills gained through theoretical and practical training and experience.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies

Desirable

• Approved mental health professional (AMHP)
• Further training in relevant areas of Autism, Learning Disability and mental health.

Other Specifications

Essential

• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Willingness to travel to alternate locations to provide services.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive, abusive or hostile.
• Ability to identify appropriate evidence based interventions for mental health and/or behaviours that challenge.
• Evidence of well-developed critical decision-making skills
• An ability to make autonomous clinical judgements involving highly complex facts and situations
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting.
• Significant experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability and/or are autistic
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole course of presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the treat of physical abuse
• Knowledge of child development, child and adolescent mental health and a range of therapeutic models
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised therapies and assessment methodologies
• Experience of dealing with Safeguarding Incidents.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in a child learning disability context
• Experience of service quality monitoring.
• Clinical experience of working in child and/or adolescent mental health context
• Experience of delivering Clinical Supervision and Line Management
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
• Experience of co facilitating or delivering group interventions.

Personal Abilities

Essential

• An interest in working children who have an intellectual disability and/or are autistic
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships
• An ability to work effectively in a range of direct care settings with families, carers and staff.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to manage their workload
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
• Ability to work as part of a 'virtual team'.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Peace CC, St Albans CC or Danestrete CDC and QEII

St Albans and Watford or Stevenage and Welwyn

AL4 9XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree-level or equivalent qualification in journalism, English, marketing, communications or business

Skills and aptitude

Essential

• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be accurate and pay attention to detail
• Must be able to build good working relationships with employees and members of the public

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing techniques, approaches and procedures
• Experience and confidence in dealing with the media and press
• Must be familiar with PowerPoint and desktop publishing packages, and able to produce high quality presentations

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm and self-motivation

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carew House

Carew House, Beacon Technology Park

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse or Registered ODP.
• Completion of the First Assistant Course Level 1
• Post qualification experience working as a scrub practitioner
• Teaching / mentoring qualification / assessors qualification or equivalent (or willingness to undertake).
• Evidence of recent professional development in relevant clinical speciality

Desirable

• Recent leadership development or willingness towards a leadership qualification
• Royal College of Surgeons Basic Surgical Skills Course (or willingness to undertake)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a scrub practitioner within perioperative care.
• Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
• Experience of implementing change management.
• Experience of Clinical skills and competent in required surgical skills as defined by the Perioperative Care Collaboration Surgical First Assistant scope of practice (2018).
• Experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of a team with a proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own and others

Desirable

• Experience in leading clinical teams and coordinating resources
• Proven experience of working as a Surgical First Assistant in the theatre environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Equivalent experience Willingness to undertake further Trust training.

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or equivalent in Business Administration

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
• Good written and oral communication skills to enable engagement with a range of service users and partners.
• Experience of working with families, children and babies

Desirable

• Previous experience of Child Health systems
• Data input experience
• Previous administrative work within the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Accurate keyboard skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to manage competing demands.

Desirable

• Competent and appropriate use of electronic patient records.

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

No 10 Norwich Business Park

Whiting Road

Norwich

NR4 6DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity to work independently within a very small team that will make a huge difference to peoples health. You will be delivering factual clinical information and behavioural support to help people to stop smoking. This is working across the whole hospital site with a variety of colleagues seeing patients with a range of different health conditions. Helping stopping smoking is the biggest thing people can do to improve their health and seeing the difference you can make is highly rewarding. Full training to deliver this evidenced based intervention will be provided. The skills you will learn you will find valuable in any role that you do and in your own personal life.

Please note there are two substantive posts available, one at our Northern site in Barnstaple and one on the Eastern site in Exeter.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 9-5 but flexible working will be considered.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Stephanie Parker, Tobacco Treatment Team Leader on [email protected] and Claire Bakere, Clinical Matron for Respiratory on [email protected].

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Minute taking

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Centre for Mental Health & Justice

Bodmin Police HQ, Tollgate Road,

Bodmin

PL31 2FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English / Key skills equivalent
• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
• RSA/OCR III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
• RSA/OCR II Audio-Typing or equivalent qualification or experience
• Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases

Desirable

• Medical Secretary Diploma or equivalent knowledge or experience
• RSA/OCR III Audio-Typing or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a secretary in the NHS

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
• Ability to manage own workload and work independently
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• Problem solving

Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Minute taking experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of the Trust's electronic systems

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital site

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for a part time General Practitioner to cover 4 sessions per week, plus a share of the extended access work. Our local out of hours provider is commissioned to do approximately 50% of these hours for us.

An ideal candidate would be forward-thinking, a team-player and motivated.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the PMS contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Full details are in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The candidate must be a fully qualified GP and maintain this qualification throughout the time working with us.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care but we would also fully support any specialisms the GP may bring to the practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working will all type of patients.

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care.

Additional

Essential

• Experience in primary care and additional specialist areas. We are happy to support this development whilst working with us.

Desirable

• Good GP IT systems 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

The Border Practice

Address

Blackwater Way

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 4DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do:

-Represent medical staff by screening incoming telephone calls, recording and transmitting messages, scheduling appointments, arranging referrals to other healthcare providers, scheduling appointments for consultations, tests, scans, etc.

-Take minutes during meetings, HR investigations and clinical governance.

-Maintain calendars and diaries, scheduling appointments, consultations, professional meetings.

-Produce information by transcribing dictations, preparing medical reports and summaries, patient histories, manuscripts and correspondence.

-Provide historical reference by developing and utilising filing and retrieval systems, maintaining patient records, recording meeting discussions.

-Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

-Liaise and maintain close relationships with other secretaries and administrative staff and to cover leave for other secretaries when necessary.

-Provide front of house cover when needed.

-Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting purchase orders and verifying receipt.

-Prioritise and efficiently organise own workload to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

-To support with processing and recording of information for regular audits.

-Maintain patient and staff confidentiality in accordance with GDPR guidelines.

-Maintaining quality results by following and enforcing standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Experience of working within an office environment
• -Fully IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office programs and database systems
• -Ability to work both independently and within a team
• -Ability to keep calm under pressure
• -Touch and audio typing skills
• -Experience in accurate minute-taking
• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• -Excellent organisational/interpersonal and time management skills
• -Able to work within a Team
• -Able to prioritise workload and manage competing demands

Desirable

• -Previous experience of working within the Mental Health Sector
• -Previous experience as a Medical Secretary or Ward Administrator
• -Medical Secretary or Administrative qualification e.g. AMSPAR, NVQ
• -Knowledge of medical/mental health terminology and health information practices
• -Experience of collating information for auditing

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

Nouvita Limited

Address

Nouvita Healthcare

Baldock Manor

London Road

BALDOCK

Hertfordshire

SG7 6ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Knowledge of the database System 1

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work within a team
• Able to deal with difficult/emotional callers

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of System 1 database

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Capacity to manage a demanding workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

SOUTHALL

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess and treat an independent physiotherapy caseload.
• To work as part of the physiotherapy team under the supervision of senior physiotherapy staff.
• The rotational element of the role consolidates under graduate skills and knowledge across a range of therapeutic modalities.
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within team / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Registered Physiotherapist with the Health Professionals Council.
• Evidence of continued professional development through self-directed learning and in-service training record.

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques, and methods

Desirable

• Pre-registration experience in core areas e.g. orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wansbeck General Hospital

Woodhorn Way

Ashington

NE63 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Good general education including GSCE English or equivalent
• RSA II Typing/ Word processing CLAIT level 2 or equivalent
• Previous Reception experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in a pressured work setting

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Base to be agreed at interview

TBC

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide 6 cardiology and 2 general paediatric clinic per month. The postholder will join a team of 14 Consultant Paediatricians covering a wide range of specialities. The general paediatricians are currently on call 1 in 8, including weekends.

Please see attached JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
• Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and child health.
• Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in line with GMC requirements. Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• SPIN (or equivalent) training in paediatric neurology/epilepsy or cardiology.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience in acute general paediatrics, including management of medical paediatric emergencies, high-dependency level care, and complex inpatient cases.
• Demonstrated competence in managing children across a broad age range (infants to adolescents) in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to independently assess, investigate, and manage acute and chronic paediatric conditions.
• Familiarity with national guidelines and best practice standards relevant to general paediatrics. .
• Up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding Children training
• Demonstrable experience in recognising and managing child protection concerns, including multi-agency working, case conferences, and court report writing.
• Familiarity with local safeguarding policies, thresholds for referral, and escalation pathways.
• Ability to contribute confidently to strategy discussions and safeguarding medicals.
• Valid APLS (or equivalent) training.

Desirable

• Experience working independently at Consultant Level. Broad experience of working within the NHS

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Active audit interest demonstrated by at least one completed clinical audit in the last year.
• Understanding of NHS systems and audit processes
• Evidence of service improvement projects and audits

Desirable

• Publications in journals.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement projects
• Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as incident reviews, complaint responses and patient safety systems.

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both under and postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in trainee Supervision.
• Educational supervision accreditation and experience.
• Higher teaching qualification
• Presentations at National or International meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed Journals.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understands the management structure of the NHS.

Desirable

• Previous experience of management through a dedicated role.

IT skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
• Ability to use patient information systems

Other Attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of interest/training in management
• Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
• Will pursue personal professional development
• Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
• Aware of equal opportunities issues
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake the usual responsibilities associated with working as a Salaried GP in general practice.

Duties will include:

• Providing high-quality, patient-centred general medical services.
• Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations.
• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Undertaking regular care home ward rounds and providing ongoing medical care and clinical support to care home residents.
• Working collaboratively with care home staff, families and other healthcare professionals to support the needs of care home patients.
• Prescribing medication safely and appropriately in accordance with current guidance.
• Making appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare services.
• Reviewing investigation results, correspondence and clinical information and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions.
• Providing preventative healthcare and health promotion advice.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Completing appropriate clinical administration, including prescriptions, referrals, reports and correspondence.
• Participating in practice clinical meetings and contributing to the wider work of the practice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, administrative colleagues and members of the wider primary care team.
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Participating in appropriate practice audits, learning events and significant event reviews.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and skills through continuing professional development.
• Working in accordance with GMC requirements, NHS guidance, practice policies and relevant legislation.
• Contributing positively to the friendly and supportive culture of Springfield Surgery.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient-centred approach to care.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Appropriate IT skills for working within modern general practice.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.

Desirable

• It would be helpful, although not essential, if applicants have:
• Experience of EMIS
• An interest or additional qualification in an area that complements the existing clinical team.
• Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must:
• Be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• Be included on the NHS England Medical Performers List or be eligible for inclusion.
• Hold appropriate GP qualification, including MRCGP or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Be eligible to work as a GP in the UK.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants should have:
• Experience of providing general medical services within primary care.
• Experience of assessing and managing a broad range of clinical presentations.
• An understanding of the responsibilities and pressures associated with modern general practice.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Applications from newly qualified GPs are also welcomed.

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

Springfield Surgery

Address

Springfield

Elstead

Godalming

GU8 6EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification - RMN
• Current professional registration - NMC
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a psychological therapy e.g. CBT

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with Dementia and a range of mental health problems and frailty associated with old age
• Providing clinical supervision
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolitho House

Langaren Hill

Penzance

TR18 4NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of additional relevant training or qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Has experience of assessing, planning and delivering clinical care

Desirable

• Has experience of working in addictions services
• Has experience of delivering alcohol and opiate detoxification interventions

Skills

Essential

• Able to provide a range of healthcare interventions, including venepuncture and vaccinations

Desirable

• Has experience of administering long acting injectable Buprenorphine and carrying out Fibroscans

Knowledge

Essential

• Has knowledge of the physical, psychological and social effects of substance use and addiction and appropriate interventions

Desirable

• Awareness of current priorities in Addictions Services

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Achieve Salford and Bury

1 King St, Eccles, M30 0AE

Salford

M30 0AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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