Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Must hold RNLD or RNMH or Occupational Therapist Degree/ Diploma
• Evidence of continued professional development

Job Specific

Essential

• Experience of specialist work with people with a learning disability

Desirable

• Experience of working with in a community setting

Buisiness Travel

Essential

• Must hold full Uk licence and have a car for work purposes

Desirable

• Be prepared to drive county wide and country wide for purpose of assessment and treatment of patients

Managerial

Essential

• Evidence of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of providing mentoring for students

personal qulities / attributes

Essential

• Experience of planning and managing complex activities

Desirable

• Evidence of adaptive 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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Delphwood or Acland Road Dorchester

Ashdown Close Canford Heath

Poole

BH17 8WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Training in an evidence based therapeutic approach
• Training in an evidence based therapeutic approach
• Experience of designing and delivering training and supervision to others

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience at Practitioner Band 6 level
• Experience of specialist working

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

Management/Supervisory Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Bournemouth Local Office

27 Slades Farm Road, Ensbury Park

Bournemouth

BH10 4ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Professional registration to the relevant professional body
• Genuine enthusiasm for the job listed

Desirable

• Willingness to learn

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Specialist Interest in working with Older People
• Experience of working with Older People

Desirable

• Experience of working with people living with Dementia
• Experience of working with people living with functional mental health illnesses

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Full Car Licence and Access to Own Car

Desirable

• Knowledge of Local area and resources

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a CMHT

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridport CMHT-OP

Bridport Community Hospital

Bridport

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequately to enable duties to be carried out effectively.

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrable post graduate experience.
• Documented evidence of continuous professional development.

Job specific experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation
• Ability to communicate verbally with patients/carers and colleagues.
• Ability to initiate, monitor and implement change.

Information Technology

Essential

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wareham Hospital

Streche Road

Wareham

BH20 4QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience of working with children and young people in care or with complex health and social needs.
• Excellent time management. Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• Proficient with information technology, i.e. Patient administration systems and email
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for Children and young people. Demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of practice to others
• Evidence of resilience and the ability to use a trauma informed approach

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisor Training
• Evidence of effective leadership and service development

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of public health approaches in community setting
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary and multiagency working
• Experience of working with vulnerable families and looked after children
• Providing clinical supervision and Mentorship
• Experience of making judgements in complex situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 level
• Experience of contributing towards policy and service development

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend and evening when required
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forston Clinic

Herrison Rd ,Charlton Down

Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 Business Administration

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent using windows environment packages

Job specific experience

Essential

• Excellent typing skills - RSA Stage II minimum in word and text processing or equivalent

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Secretarial Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital

Back Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive, resilient, and patient-focused individual to join our GP Practice as a Patient Engagement Coordinator. This important role will support the practice in improving patient access to essential healthcare services by proactively contacting patients who are overdue for reviews, screenings, vaccinations, and other clinical appointments.

As part of our administrative team, you will play a key role in helping patients access timely care and ensuring the practice meets its quality and performance objectives. You will be responsible for contacting patients, managing appointment bookings, and supporting recall campaigns for a range of NHS services, including Long Term Condition (LTC) reviews, cancer screening programmes, childhood and adult immunisations, annual health checks, and other preventative healthcare initiatives.

You will make a high volume of outbound calls each day, engaging with patients who may be unaware of the importance of their appointments, reluctant to attend, or difficult to contact. Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport are essential to encourage patient participation and improve health outcomes.

This is a busy and rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced primary care environment. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and other members of the practice team to support patient care and service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contacting patients by telephone, text message, or other approved communication methods to promote attendance at clinical reviews and appointments.
• Booking, rearranging, and managing appointments in accordance with practice procedures.
• Explaining the purpose and importance of healthcare reviews, screenings, and vaccinations in a clear and professional manner.
• Accurately recording patient interactions and updating records using the practice clinical system.
• Supporting the delivery of recall and call/recall programmes across multiple clinical areas.
• Monitoring appointment uptake and following up with patients where required.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with NHS information governance requirements.
• Working towards agreed objectives and contributing to practice performance targets.
• Attending regular team meetings, training sessions, and performance review meetings to support continuous improvement and professional development.
• Undertaking any other administrative duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Business Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a primary care environment, with an understanding of GP practice operations and patient services.

Desirable

• Familiarity with EMIS Web or other NHS clinical systems.
• Understanding of Long Term Condition management and recall processes within primary care.
• Knowledge of NHS screening and immunisation programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/A-Level

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a GP practice, primary care, or NHS setting.
• Experience of managing patient appointments and recall programmes.
• Experience undertaking high-volume outbound calling.
• Ability to explain healthcare information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Experience using EMIS Web or similar clinical systems.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong telephone manner and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally and sensitively.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry

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

Bethnal Green Health Centre

Address

60 Florida Street

London

E2 6LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Patient reception and navigation act as a central point of contact, respond to enquiries and guide patients through the Same Day Access Service.
• EMIS administration use EMIS to record patient arrivals, maintain accurate patient records, manage appointment information and support clinical workflows.
• Appointment and triage coordination book appropriate Same Day Access, practice and NHS 111 appointments and maintain triage and appointment lists.
• Clinical administrative support process tasks, messages and requests from GPs and other authorised clinical colleagues accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Referrals and communications process outgoing healthcare referrals and support effective communication between the service, member practices and other healthcare providers.
• Patient information and confidentiality ensure patient information is complete, accurate, contemporaneous and handled securely and confidentially.
• Performance monitoring and reporting record and collate activity data and contribute to dashboards, KPIs, audits, patient surveys and performance reports.
• Patient experience and service improvement gather feedback, respond appropriately to concerns and contribute to initiatives that improve patient access, experience and the overall effectiveness of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a reception, administrative, customer service or coordination role within a busy environment
• Experience of using EMIS in a Primary Care or healthcare setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and patient/customer service skills
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and administrative skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and accurate record keeping

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

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group

Address

GP Care Group

GP Practices across PCN 5 & 6

London

E14 3BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gpcaregroup.org/section/387/Home (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For Full details of this role and the opportunities working for Cornwall Partnership please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Recognised basic Medical Degree
• Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych
• Section 12 Approval

Eligibility

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. Eligibility to work in the UK.

Fitness To Practise

Essential

• Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Language Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Health

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).

Clinical skills

Essential

• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
• Risk Management: knowledge of risk management.

Specialty specific skills related to the post.

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and psychiatric settings

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Home Treatment Team
• Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies

Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

Essential

• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Teaching: Understanding the principles of teaching, and evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
• Research: Ability to critically appraise published research.
• Audit: Experience of carrying out an audit project

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education. Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and post graduate learning and teaching
• Experience of involvement in a research project and/or publication.
• Interest in Research. Published audit project.

Communication skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sowenna

Bodmin Community Hospital

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the post please see Job Description and Person Specification which is attached to this job advertisement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC and/or hold CCT in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of interview.
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• MD/PhD

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty especially with a wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Must be proficient in gastroscopy, colonoscopy
• Experience of working in and leading a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Desirable

• Training in sub-specialty complementary to that of the existing Consultants.

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Experience of using evidence base to support decision making

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with clinical colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies.
• Experience in teaching junior medical staff
• Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
• Motivation and able to plan and develop the service
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience of teaching medical students

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching skills
• Experience of committee work/project management.
• Computer Literate

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston-on-sea

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register
• Degree in Nursing
• RCN Emergency Nursing level 2

Desirable

• Further studies at masters level in relevant subject
• Leadership qualification
• ALS

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in Emergency Department
• Demonstrates effective leadership
• Demonstrates knowledge of current professional issues in emergency care
• Can evidence continuous professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Demonstrates competence in risk assessment/patient safety protocols
• Demonstrates excellent communication and personal skills

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate Critical Thinking skills - Rapid decision making, able to prioritise workload
• Effective communication
• Collaboration
• Demonstrates clinical expertise

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston on Sea

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Degree in Nursing (Adult)

Desirable

• Emergency Nurse level one competency or working towards
• Evidence of CPD relevent to emergency care

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Currently working in an Acute Trust

Desirable

• Currently working in an Emergency Department
• Demonstrated ability to work within Emergency Care pathways

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to recognise and manage deteriorating patients
• Competent in basic ED skills: Cannulation, Venepuncture, ECG recording and basic interpretation, wound care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding process, and key principles of Mental Capacity Act
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities

Desirable

• Demonstrates clear, effective communication
• Demonstrates commitment to NHS values
• Willingness to develop and undertake further ED specific training
• Demonstrates compassion, kindness, and reflective practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence based and equitable speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Devise suitable, individual, plans that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
• Facilitate involvement of family and carers in the rehabilitation process, including day-to-day therapy sessions, and the handing over of practical skills and care.
• Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.
• Be a key point of support and advice for the speech and language therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.
• Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.
• Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Children's Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
• Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Children's Trust, carrying out off site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.
• Identify, assess, and refer appropriate children / young people requiring instrumental assessment, for example Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study, in accordance with departmental policy and guidance.
• Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.
• Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.
• Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
• Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the individual child / young person, as well as the service as a whole, including an early evening (maximum one per week) and weekend day (maximum one per month)
• Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings.
• Actively contribute to audit and research, including production of research outputs.

Communication

• Facilitates effective communication with families and members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting others to embed the advice regarding management of needs around communication and eating and drinking.
• Recognises barriers to communication and be able to reduce and repair these as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the wider team and Therapy Leads.
• Maintains clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.
• Ensures documents are managed confidentially at all times.
• Involve children and families in areas of service development.
• Use a range of advanced communication skills, to share specialised information and discussions with a range of audiences, with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
• Attend, contribute and chair Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people.
• Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints and as they occur, taking immediate action where necessary.
• Develop and promote relationships with external networks, including professionals, stakeholders, and specialist centres, in order to ensure excellence of care, whilst representing the organisation and reflecting The Children's Trust core values.

Governance

• Read and implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.
• Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Clinical Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated.
• Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Rehabilitation Therapies.
• Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
• Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, in order that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
• Actively participate in local clinical governance activities.

Career Long Learning, Education and Research

• Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policies.
• Independently advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills, in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g., by attending courses/ lectures, attending, and contributing to journal club, contact and involvement with relevant Clinical Excellence Networks, engaging in shadowing and peer observation sessions, and/ or visiting other departments.
• Develop and deliver external training courses in area of specialism, where potential demand is identified.
• Disseminate and ensure the embedding of relevant new practice, through attendance at and contributing to in-service education, Literature Reviews, mentoring and shared sessions.
• Record outcomes of learning activities, in a format that reflects personal preferences and professional requirement, in line with the RCSLT competencies.
• Complete and maintain clinical competency documents in line with job role, for example RCSLT dysphagia competencies.
• Take an active part in the training of junior colleagues and lead the development of Reflective Practice in others.
• Participates in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate.
• Continuously updates knowledge of the external environment and highlights any issues that will impact upon existing policies and procedures.

Limits of Authority and Problem Solving

• In addition to The Childrens Trust policies, the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist is governed by, and should adhere to, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for speech and language therapists and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Quality Assurance Standards.
• Make day-to-day decisions regarding speech, language and feeding / swallowing requirements for children and young people, based on case load, including recommendations for specialist equipment.
• Responsible for day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking into account the needs of the whole service.
• Monthly formal supervision.
• Provides formal supervision monthly to junior Speech and Language Therapists and/or Multidisciplinary Technicians.
• Support recruitment processes, as requested by the Therapy Team Lead.

Professionalism

• Takes action and raises concerns.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
• Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
• Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
• Promotes the health and safety of others.
• Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (Vantage), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and other.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Formal and informal assessment of speech, language, communication, and ability to devise and carry out intervention plans
• Ability to meet the physical demands of providing intensive speech and language therapy
• Attention to detail
• Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance
• Commitment to working flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills in unpredictable situations, synthesising a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g., report; presentation
• Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day teamwork
• Competent Microsoft IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations in a range of contexts
• Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to parents/carers and managing conflict when appropriate
• Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop
• Develop and lead clinical audit within specialist clinical area

Desirable

• Competent in supporting junior staff in developing dysphagia skills
• UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

Experience

Essential

• Willingness to engage in awareness level tracheostomy training and dysphagia competency training at Level C
• Experience in any one or a combination of the following -
• (Neuro rehabilitation; adults or paediatric, Children or adults with complex medical needs, Alternative Augmentative Communication)
• Worked within a multidisciplinary team
• Worked with children and families

Desirable

• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience post basic qualification
• Clinical experience of working with children, young people, or adults with feeding / swallowing issues
• Experience of service development and quality improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT recognised degree or postgraduate degree diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Certified member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist courses
• Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards

Desirable

• Evidence of completing RCSLT dysphagia competencies Level A/B or working at Level C
• Demonstrated competency in dysphagia

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of oro-pharyngeal dysphagia assessment and range of interventions used for acquired and developmental rehabilitation
• Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods
• Clinical assessment and intervention skills relevant to children and/or adults people with neuro-disability.
• Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g., report; presentation
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities
• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload
• Highly motivated and reliable

Desirable

• Knowledge of tracheostomy impact on speaking; secretions and swallowing; and knowledge of management of tracheostomy care and weaning
• Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).

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

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence based and equitable speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Devise suitable, individual, plans that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
• Facilitate involvement of family and carers in the rehabilitation process, including day-to-day therapy sessions, and the handing over of practical skills and care.
• Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.
• Be a key point of support and advice for the speech and language therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.
• Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.
• Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Children's Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
• Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Children's Trust, carrying out off site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.
• Identify, assess, and refer appropriate children / young people requiring instrumental assessment, for example Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study, in accordance with departmental policy and guidance.
• Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.
• Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.
• Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
• Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the individual child / young person, as well as the service as a whole, including an early evening (maximum one per week) and weekend day (maximum one per month)
• Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings.
• Actively contribute to audit and research, including production of research outputs.

Communication

• Facilitates effective communication with families and members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting others to embed the advice regarding management of needs around communication and eating and drinking.
• Recognises barriers to communication and be able to reduce and repair these as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the wider team and Therapy Leads.
• Maintains clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.
• Ensures documents are managed confidentially at all times.
• Involve children and families in areas of service development.
• Use a range of advanced communication skills, to share specialised information and discussions with a range of audiences, with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
• Attend, contribute and chair Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people.
• Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints and as they occur, taking immediate action where necessary.
• Develop and promote relationships with external networks, including professionals, stakeholders, and specialist centres, in order to ensure excellence of care, whilst representing the organisation and reflecting The Children's Trust core values.

Governance

• Read and implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.
• Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Clinical Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated.
• Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Rehabilitation Therapies.
• Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
• Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, in order that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
• Actively participate in local clinical governance activities.

Career Long Learning, Education and Research

• Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policies.
• Independently advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills, in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g., by attending courses/ lectures, attending, and contributing to journal club, contact and involvement with relevant Clinical Excellence Networks, engaging in shadowing and peer observation sessions, and/ or visiting other departments.
• Develop and deliver external training courses in area of specialism, where potential demand is identified.
• Disseminate and ensure the embedding of relevant new practice, through attendance at and contributing to in-service education, Literature Reviews, mentoring and shared sessions.
• Record outcomes of learning activities, in a format that reflects personal preferences and professional requirement, in line with the RCSLT competencies.
• Complete and maintain clinical competency documents in line with job role, for example RCSLT dysphagia competencies.
• Take an active part in the training of junior colleagues and lead the development of Reflective Practice in others.
• Participates in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate.
• Continuously updates knowledge of the external environment and highlights any issues that will impact upon existing policies and procedures.

Limits of Authority and Problem Solving

• In addition to The Childrens Trust policies, the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist is governed by, and should adhere to, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for speech and language therapists and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Quality Assurance Standards.
• Make day-to-day decisions regarding speech, language and feeding / swallowing requirements for children and young people, based on case load, including recommendations for specialist equipment.
• Responsible for day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking into account the needs of the whole service.
• Monthly formal supervision.
• Provides formal supervision monthly to junior Speech and Language Therapists and/or Multidisciplinary Technicians.
• Support recruitment processes, as requested by the Therapy Team Lead.

Professionalism

• Takes action and raises concerns.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
• Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
• Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
• Promotes the health and safety of others.
• Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (Vantage), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and other.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Formal and informal assessment of speech, language, communication, and ability to devise and carry out intervention plans
• Ability to meet the physical demands of providing intensive speech and language therapy
• Attention to detail
• Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance
• Commitment to working flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills in unpredictable situations, synthesising a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g., report; presentation
• Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day teamwork
• Competent Microsoft IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations in a range of contexts
• Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to parents/carers and managing conflict when appropriate
• Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop
• Develop and lead clinical audit within specialist clinical area

Desirable

• Competent in supporting junior staff in developing dysphagia skills
• UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

Experience

Essential

• Willingness to engage in awareness level tracheostomy training and dysphagia competency training at Level C
• Experience in any one or a combination of the following -
• (Neuro rehabilitation; adults or paediatric, Children or adults with complex medical needs, Alternative Augmentative Communication)
• Worked within a multidisciplinary team
• Worked with children and families

Desirable

• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience post basic qualification
• Clinical experience of working with children, young people, or adults with feeding / swallowing issues
• Experience of service development and quality improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT recognised degree or postgraduate degree diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Certified member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of successful completion of relevant specialist courses
• Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards

Desirable

• Evidence of completing RCSLT dysphagia competencies Level A/B or working at Level C
• Demonstrated competency in dysphagia

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of oro-pharyngeal dysphagia assessment and range of interventions used for acquired and developmental rehabilitation
• Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods
• Clinical assessment and intervention skills relevant to children and/or adults people with neuro-disability.
• Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g., report; presentation
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities
• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload
• Highly motivated and reliable

Desirable

• Knowledge of tracheostomy impact on speaking; secretions and swallowing; and knowledge of management of tracheostomy care and weaning
• Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).

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

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and developtreatment/care pathways that may need to be delivered from a range of options.2. Follow a holistic assessment, devise an individualised care pathway for eachpatient, modifying it as required.3. Be aware of Assistive Technology and utilise where required.4. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitiveinformation to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosisand treatment plan.5. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mentalcapacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanationsrequire adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.6. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers,incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enablepatients to engage in their treatment/care/management plan.7. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health careprofessionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met andcare co-ordinated appropriately.8. Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately.9. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. GoldStandard Framework.10.Plan and organise specialist services within the Urgent Community ResponseTeam.11.Ensure activity data and clinical information is recorded on SystmOne andcompleted on a daily basis.12.Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment andfine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general nurse
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Diploma or 1st level degree in Nursing or equivalent

Desirable

• Consultation skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at band 5 level within the community setting
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses

Desirable

• Admission Avoidance experience
• Cannulation and IV therapy administration

Skills

Essential

• Good communicator
• Highly motivated
• Able to provide high standards of care
• Tact & diplomacy
• Empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• A team player
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good observational & reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Personal and people development

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments, manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg, manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable

Personal attributes

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.

Other

Essential

• Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• The post holder be required to work shifts over a seven day period
• The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Extons Rd

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Practice & Assessment

• Undertake comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments in accordance with Oakdale pathways, professional standards and national clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE)

• Conduct developmental history interviews, direct observations and other assessment activities appropriate to professional background, training and documented competency level.

• Gather, analyse, and integrate multi-source information to form robust clinical formulations and support diagnostic decision-making.

• Formulate diagnostic outcomes and clinical conclusionsindependentlywhen operating on single-clinician assessment pathways (e.g., ADHD), ensuring practice aligns with professional guidelines and formal sign-off against the internal framework

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions and panel formulations to co-produce final diagnostic conclusions, utilising the oversight and support of senior clinicians where required.

• Utilise and oversee service-approved technology solutions (including dictation, transcription, and automated documentation systems) to enhance pathway efficiency, maintaining ultimate clinical accountability for decision-making and reviewing, quality-checking, and professionally signing off the clinical accuracy of all final outputs.

• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations clearly, professionally and compassionately to clients, families and external professionals.

2. Clinical Governance, Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional regulatory standards.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports, risk assessments and administrative tasks within agreed timescales.

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making that meets established quality assurance standards

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives

• Work strictly within professional scope of practice, maintaining a comprehensive awareness of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and professional guidance, seeking support where required.

• Identify, assess and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns and clinical risks, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with Oakdale policies and procedures

3. Multidisciplinary Team Working & Communication

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary discussions, panels and decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain highly effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

• Engage proactively with organisational communications and professional directives.

4. Organisation & Service Delivery

• Manage individual workloads and caseloads efficiently to optimise pathway flow, service delivery requirements, and agreed productivity expectations.

• Proactively monitor capacity and escalate operational barriers, constraints, or service risks to management in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working practices, designated clinical locations, and evolving service priorities

5. Professional Development & Reflective Practice

• Maintain active, professional registration and comply fully with the codes of conduct of the relevant regulatory body.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining an up-to-date log of clinical competencies

• Attend and actively participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and competency development activities, and demonstrate learning through application of feedback.

• Contribute positively to team development, peer learning, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Minimum of 1 year of direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Experience working within a mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurodiversity-focused, or relevant clinical setting.
• Experience producing high-quality, comprehensive clinical documentation and robust multi-source formulations to a professional standard.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical formulations and shared decision-making.
• Experience operating within safeguarding, risk management, and professional clinical governance frameworks.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments with children, young people, and/or adults across either single-clinician or MDT pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• About You:
• We are looking to recruit ND Practitioners to work across all of our pathways and across all age ranges ( We will provide training to build your assessment certification and support you to broaden your experience and competency once you have gained additional certifications.
• We offer a range of working arrangements including fully remote for those practitioners not within commuting distance of our centres.
• Qualifications & Professional Registration
• Essential
• Core professional qualification and current, active registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:
• NMC: Nursing
• HCPC: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology
• Social Work England: Social Work
• Ability and willingness to undertake certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g., ADOS-2, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Essential
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and a clear understanding of the assessment process.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information and build professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting clinical and operational deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems and technology, including electronic patient records

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct competency or certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g, ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Mobility and Flexibility

Essential

• The ability to travel to Leeds, Harrogate and Halifax during induction and for training.

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

Oakdale Centre CIC

Address

Remote

Remote

LS18 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oakdalecentre.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 23rd September 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
• Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
• Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
• Understanding key features of Clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit & audit procedures

Skills

Essential

• Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Ability to act as a change agent.
• Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives.
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Clinical experience in a variety of setting
• Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development

Desirable

• Attendance of relevant CEN Group

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to work county wide
• Hold a valid driving licence

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• oDemonstrates a high standard of record keeping
• oHas good auditory and perceptual skills,
• oDemonstrates well established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Aylesbury/Amersham Hospital/Abbey Place High Wycombe

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this exciting opportunity

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• DCR/Degree, DMU or PGD/PGC/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• BSc in Radiography/Midwifery/Physiotherapy
• CASE accredited Ultrasound course
• HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience as an Obs/Gynae and/or general sonographer

Desirable

• Experience with Carotid scanning
• Experience scanning soft tissues
• Experience in Musculo-skeletal scanning

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to independently perform, interpret and report ultrasound examinations in line with departmental guidelines
• Autonomously produce written reports of examinations
• Ability to teach clinical skills to other staff and students
• Ability to assess and refer patients if further examinations/interventions are required
• Able to communicate with a multidisciplinary team both in and outside the Department

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• BSc Dietetics or equivalent
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association member
• Documentary evidence of CPD

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in Dietetic assessment, treatment and care planning
• Experience of oral and enteral nutrition support

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community or acute setting
• Experience of MDT working/communicating with partner health care professionals e.g. Nurses, GPs, pharmacist, SLT

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Working knowledge of commonly used feeds and supplements
• Knowledge and application of anthropometric measures and biochemistry interpretation in dietetic assessment
• Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) code of practice and professional guidelines
• Commitment to engage in CPD and dept appraisal system
• Competent user of IT equipment and basic software (email, RIO)
• To be able to communicate clearly and concisely to both staff and patients
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload and time
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice
• Ability to plan and deliver training sessions to health care professionals
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to develop professionally

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to travel cross-site if required

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

stoke mandeville Hospital

mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and make decisions within sphere of work and/ or knowledge recognising where assistance/ escalation is required.

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to develop knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to support role
• Ability to record/ document information clearly in line with policy and procedure.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working effectively in a busy Catering environment
• Experience of organising and prioritising own work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties

Desirable

• Some experience of working within a hospital environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

• Worked within a hotel services environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate literacy, numerical and comprehension skills sufficient to be able to read and understand written instructions

Desirable

• NVQ level 1

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma of the College of Radiographers
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• Post-graduate qualification in Mammography Image Interpretation
• Post-graduate qualification in Breast Ultrasound
• Post-graduate qualification in Image-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures
• MSc in Radiography
• HCPC State-Registered Radiographer

Experience

Essential

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience in all areas - breast ultrasound, intervention and image interpretation
• Participation in PERFORMS
• Teaching and supervision of students and trainees
• Must be able to make judgements on a wide variety of complex clinical and operational issues

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Able to maintain accurate patient records according to Trust policy
• Able to communicate complex, sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance, removing barriers to understanding
• Must have attended an Advanced Communication Skills Course
• Advanced specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and practices within Breast Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical study at Masters level

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience

Desirable

• Physiological measurements training i.e. Blood Pressure monitoring

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within Primary Care setting

Desirable

• Experience working in secure environment

Communication skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

HMP & YOI Parc

Heol Hopcyn John, Coity

Brdgend

CF356AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• oRecognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• oCurrent Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration / Licence to Practise
• oRegistered member of the relevant professional body (RCSLT)
• oEvidence of continuing professional development, including post-registration training relevant to children and young people
• oPost-registration specialist training relevant to speech and language therapy needs (including sensory, motor, self-regulation and functional participation needs)
• oEvidence of training in supervision, coaching, teaching or workforce development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oSubstantial post-registration experience working with children and young people (0-19) with a complex range of needs
• oHighly specialist experience of assessing and managing occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs) in children and young people
• oExperience of working within, or in close partnership with, education and early years settings
• oExperience of delivering consultation, coaching and modelling to non-therapy staff
• oExperience of designing and delivering training to professionals and the wider workforce
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• oExperience of supervising, mentoring or line managing staff and/or assistants
• oExperience of service evaluation, audit or quality improvement
• oExperience of contributing to the graduated approach and SEND processes

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning relating to occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs)
• oAdvanced knowledge of current SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, the graduated approach and SEND reform, spanning education and health
• oKnowledge of relevant SALT assessment tools and evidence-based interventions for this population
• oHighly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a range of audiences
• oAbility to negotiate, influence and manage differences of professional opinion constructively
• oAbility to prioritise and organise a complex, autonomous caseload across multiple settings
• oAbility to develop resources and deliver engaging training and coaching
• oKnowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and their application in practice
• oCompetent IT and record-keeping skills, including electronic record systems and remote / virtual delivery, clinical and non-clinical

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• oAbility to travel independently across Buckinghamshire to multiple community and education settings

Desirable

• oAbility to transport resources and equipment required for service delivery

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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