Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Meets the requirements of the Job Specification

Essential

• Understanding of adult Community services

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement

Qualification

Essential

• Professional qualification
• Registered with professional body

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification
• Evidence of further training

Management experience

Essential

• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement
• Compassionate leader
• Previous management experience
• Experience of supervising staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House CMHT

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for detailed information...........................................................................................................................

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent senior-level knowledge and experience. Evidence of continuing professional and leadership development.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in improvement science, programme or project management, coaching, organisational development, analytics or change leadership.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial senior leadership experience in a large, complex and multi-professional organisation. Experience of leading across organisational boundaries and contributing to corporate governance and strategic decision-making.
• Significant experience of designing or leading organisational performance frameworks; interpreting complex intelligence; identifying risk and variation; and securing corrective action and sustained improvement.
• Demonstrable leadership of complex improvement and transformation programmes with measurable outcomes. Strong knowledge of improvement methods, change leadership, measurement and implementation
• Experience of prioritising and governing a complex portfolio, managing dependencies and resources, and assuring milestones, risks, benefits and sustainability.
• Experience of improving productivity and value while protecting or improving quality, outcomes and experience. Ability to connect operational, workforce, financial and clinical perspectives.
• Track record of building credible partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Values-led, inclusive and compassionate leader with high integrity, resilience, curiosity and learning orientation. Creates accountability and psychological safety, develops others and works effectively as part of a unitary Board.

Desirable

• Executive or Board-level experience within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Experience of Board-level performance reporting and regulatory assurance.
• Experience of enterprise-wide improvement operating models, Lean approaches, quality management systems or large-scale system change.
• Programme or portfolio management accreditation.
• Experience of leading recurrent efficiency or benefits realisation programmes.
• Experience of place-based, provider collaborative or integrated care system transformation.
• Coaching qualification or substantial coaching practice.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative evidence, exercise sound judgement and communicate a clear course of action. Strategic and political awareness; able to operate effectively in ambiguity and under scrutiny.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Able to provide constructive challenge and explain complex issues clearly to Boards, staff, partners and communities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of population health, inequalities, demand and capacity modelling, or comparative analytics.
• Experience of media, public or formal stakeholder engagement.

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prestwich Hospital

Greater Manchester Mental Health

Preswtich

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To respond to patient comments or complaints regarding any food quality issues and ensure appropriate action is taken

Liaise with all staff regarding any service issues and any changes to Menus on a daily basis

To work with any new starters to the department, demonstrating tasks and methods of work.

Report any maintenance problems or defects within the Kitchen to the Estates Department.

To deal with deliveries on an occasional basis, receiving any deliveries into the department, ensuring correct procedures are carried out in accordance with the HACCP system.

FULL JOB DESCIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of bulk cooking
• Give an example
• 1 Year experience

Desirable

• Working as a team
• Knowledge of large scale catering

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years
• Clear communication skills

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygeine
• Allergen awareness
• NVQ Level 1/2

Experience

Essential

• Able to work un supervised

Desirable

• Understanding of HACCAP
• Evidence to support knowledge

Team work

Essential

• Able to work un supervised
• Communicate current legislation

Desirable

• Working as a team
• Explain all aspects of the job advertised

Cooking

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate creation of a menu
• Communicate current legislation

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygeine
• Work well within a large team

Fitness

Essential

• Physically Fit

Desirable

• Understanding of HACCAP

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working for TEWV NHS Trust You will have access to fantastic training & development opportunities with the strong links we have developed at our local universities. Future planning is supported by the Trusts Talent Management and Workforce Development Team, so we can continue to build upon our commitment of being well led and to deliver excellent care to our communities in either leadership & management or clinical practice modules.

We are passionate about teamwork here in Darlington and in creating a great place to work. We can consider flexible working patterns and part time roles with a focus on promoting wellbeing and a positive work life balance.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.

Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in the administration of depot injections and depot clinics.
• Experience in supporting patients taking long term medications - clozapine and lithium etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• knowledge of mental illness

Experience

Essential

• Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and multidisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Experience of working with clients who experience mental illness

Desirable

• Experience of working within an community setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification in assessment, supervision and teaching in clinical 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.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

We welcome and encourage informal discussion prior to application / interview.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
• And - Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
• And - Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
• Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
• Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
• Working in a multi disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brook House

163 Durham Road

Stockton on Tees

TS19 0EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking community mental health service and play a key role in improving the physical health and wellbeing of people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the delivery and ongoing development of nurse-led Physical Health, Clozapine and Depot Clinics across Watford ACMHS.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical duties that contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. This will include carrying out physical health assessments, venepuncture, physiological observations, health promotion interventions and holistic assessments of service users' physical, mental health and social care needs. The role will focus on identifying health risks, reducing health inequalities and supporting individuals to achieve positive and sustainable health outcomes.

The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, carers, primary care services, community mental health teams and partner organisations to ensure that physical health, mental health and social care needs are recognised and addressed through a coordinated approach to care. They will support service users to identify personal health goals, improve health literacy and access appropriate services and interventions.

A significant element of the role involves supporting the effective delivery of clinics and community-based interventions for a large cohort of service users attending Watford ACMHS. This includes undertaking clinic appointments and home visits, monitoring service user wellbeing, recognising deterioration or emerging risks, and escalating concerns appropriately within the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and physical health documentation using Trust electronic systems, ensuring that information is recorded, communicated and shared in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

The role will contribute to the achievement of key physical health performance indicators, service audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects. The post holder will actively participate in training, supervision and ongoing professional development, while also supporting the induction and development of colleagues where appropriate.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative service that is committed to improving health outcomes, promoting recovery and reducing the significant health inequalities experienced by people living with severe mental illness. Through compassionate, holistic and proactive care, the post holder will make a meaningful difference to the lives of service users and contribute to the continued success and development of physical health services within Watford ACMHS.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or mental health certificate level 3 or agreement to undertake such training as soon as resources permit
• NVQ/Mental Health Certificate Level 2
• Commitment to Continuing Personal Development
• Educated to GCE/GCSE or equivalent (Maths and English)

Desirable

• Training in physical health care assessment and interventions
• Venepuncture training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of providing mental health or health and social care services from within a team setting, which may be combined with personal lived experience of mental health difficulties
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to listen effectively
• Understanding of the Care Act
• Empathy, compassion, and patience
• Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users
• Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
• Ability to use structured therapeutic skills, such as solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing or a commitment to acquiring such skills
• Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities
• Ability to provide practical support with daily living activities
• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
• Basic health and safety awareness
• Moving and handling awareness
• Awareness of local services and ability to liaise with different services/teams
• Basic knowledge of benefits/employment systems
• A basic understanding of the mental health system

Desirable

• Ability to supervise/ mentor others

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop trusting relationships with management staff and work effectively in partnership with them
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise format
• Effective report writing skills
• Effective presentation 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Watford ACMHS, Colne House

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please feel free to contact should you wish to have an informal chat about this post or wish to visit the team.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or a similar structure/systems based organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hosptial

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of appropriate triage and advice to individuals with severe mental illness and complex needs, presenting in primary care
• Ensure the liaison with other services or agencies to support the primary care network response to mental health needs in primary care.

• Participate in risk assessment and risk management activities appropriate to primary care.

• Maintain service activities in line with the agreed referral and triage criteria.

• To provide a flexible service, responsive to Service User need and Stakeholder feedback.

• To develop the service in line with Trust strategy

• Maintain an effective skill/ professional personnel mix to provide a multi-professional team approach.

• Put in place systems to investigate and access a wide range of services designed to meet occupational, recreational, social and health needs in primary care.

• To provide information for service development and evaluation through the use of outcome measurements, audit and annual service policy review.

• Implement risk assessment procedures related to the working environment, tasks and client management.

For a more detailed person and Job Description please read the attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/DipSW/CQSW/OT qualification.
• Evidence of current registration with the NMC, GSCC or HPC.

Desirable

• Cert or Dip. in management.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualifying experience of working with people with mental health problems in the community.
• Experience of working within or with primary care services
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision.
• Involvement in the development of a new service or of change management.

Desirable

• Experience of working within or with primary care services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Primary Care Mental Health Service

Holly Lodge, 45 Church Lane,

Cheshunt

EN8 0DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see documents enclosed.

The post holder will be expected to engage, lead and drive changes to prove the benefits of expanding the service in a community setting and further develop the team to support the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPrimary Medical Qualification MRCP, MRCGP, FRCR or FRCA
• oOn the Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of the practice of multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care within hospital, community and hospice settings at a senior level.
• oExperience of teaching and educational supervision
• oLeadership skills, including experience managing change and motivating teams
• oEngagement with management training

Skills

Essential

• oAdvanced Communication Skills
• oAbility to drive service improvement
• oIT skills and knowledge of Electronic patient record systems
• oAbility to conduct virtual consultations where necessary
• oCommitment to continuous personal development
• oUnderstanding the strategic role of the consultant
• oAble to work collaboratively with other teams
• oTeaching experience in various settings

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of clinical governance
• oUnderstanding NHS structure and function
• oExpert knowledge of symptom management and its' safe practice in different clinical settings

Other

Essential

• oLive within an acceptable distance of the Trust
• oAble to participate in an on-call rota
• oCurrent driving license and use of car for 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.

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Lever Health Centre

Rupert Street

Bolton

BL3 6RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Pharmacy technician your main duties will be providing Medicines management at ward level including:

• • Ordering inpatient medication
  • Identifying patients who are being discharged.
  • Completing accurate medicines histories for inpatients
  • Providing medicines counselling for both inpatient and discharge medication.
  • Accuracy checking
  • Completing discharge prescriptions at ward level.
  • Ensuring patients have a supply of medicines whilst an inpatient.
  • Stock control and review of ward stock holdings.
  • Training and supervision of pre-registration pharmacy technicians, entry level pharmacy technicians and other support staff

All of our Pharmacy Technicians work within our dispensary dispensing and accuracy checking prescriptions for medicines needed whilst patients are inpatients with us and also on discharge.

Person Specification

Registered with GPhC

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC

Good communication skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification attached.

Please note, interviews will included a skills assesment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 'Time served' apprentice, NVQ 3 Plumbing or Engineering or City & Guild Level 3 Plumbing or Engineering
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HND in Building Services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or gained through a relevant apprenticeship
• Specialist knowledge gained through training, short courses or CPD
• Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialism's: Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/or plumbing systems
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/ building environment

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing sytems in NHS premises
• In depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs)
• Previous experience of working within acute NHS premises
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test and repair work on a wide range of complex engineering/plumbing services and equipment
• Ability to work unassisted in varying, technical environamnets whilst complying with Health & Safety/environmental regilations and standards
• Able to participate in outside of normal hours on-call rota

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of secretarialwork practices, software programmes, and specialised functionalterms.

To be proficient in the use of dictation software such as T-Pro.

Processing clinic letters, produce appointment letters and enter appointments in the electronic patient record (currently PARIS)

To be proficient in using the electronic patient record for administrative purposes.

To use knowledge, and experience to assist other members of the admin team when requested to undertake additional admin tasks such as scanning, photocopying, answering the telephone etc.

To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training

To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent.

To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work.

For a more comprehensive Job and Person Specification please read attached before applying

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Educated to Secondary Level with GCSE qualifications or equivalent
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Audio transcribing skills

Desirable

• Proficient knowledge of PARIS system
• Willingness to complete further training and qualification identified as appropriate to the role

Experience

Essential

• The ability to organise and prioritise own workload within any specified guidelines where guidance is not readily available, but at set intervals
• Proficient in diary management coordinating appointments to ensure best use of time
• Experience of taking formal minutes of meetings
• Evidence of ability to be flexible and show initiative, sensitivity and enthusiasm to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience in an NHS or Healthcare environment

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person, on telephone or email, whilst taking into account the confidential nature of the communication
• To be experienced in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner, using de-escalation skills where appropriate
• To have proven skills and experience establishing effective working relationships with Managers and colleagues.

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
• Make judgements, without direct supervision, as to the importance/urgency of workload issues
• Responsibility of maintaining accurate records of all referrals and patient details, discharging patients and notifying all professionals and agencies involved.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Gravelly Annex

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MANAGERIAL

Manage all non clinical staff, together with delegated responsibility, where appropriate, and overseeing the provision of clinical services through the defined service areas.

Under delegated authority from the Operations Managers, manage the defined service areas within the agreed and available resources, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Contribute to the production of service development proposals for the defined service areas.

The delivery of all key access targets and thereafter their maintenance, utilising best practice methodologies from both within and outside of the Organisation with particular focus on maximising achievement of UEC access standards.

Utilise information flows which support the monitoring and improvement of clinical services within the defined areas.

Ensure effective communication systems for all staff are in place enabling local and corporate information to be shared with all staff within the defined service area and for views to be fed upwards.

The Operational and Financial Management for defined service areas, contributing to strategic and service planning as required. The defined service areas may be varied from time to time to meet the needs of the organisation and to ensure business continuity and promote personal development.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE STANDARDS

Work in conjunction with clinical leads to provide information and actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

In association with the clinical team, review learning events and complaints and ensure corrective action is taken, where appropriate.

Assisting the Risk Lead for the defined service area, helping identify and quantify potential risk and recommending preventative action.

Manage services in accordance with relevant national clinical standards as NICE, NSFs, and local clinical governance requirements.

Ensure operational advice and support is available at all times to staff within the defined service area.

Monitor systems to assure the quality of services provided to Patients.

Participate in the production of policies and procedures which facilitate the operational and quality effectiveness of the defined service areas.

As directed implement new projects and initiatives which improve services delivered to Patients and the operational effectiveness of the defined service areas.

Participate in the on call management rota for the organisation.

Deputise for the Operations manager as and when required.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Manage all non-medical staff within the defined Service areas.

Carry out appraisal of staff that directly report and ensure annual appraisals are undertaken, with personal development plans in place and acted upon, for all staff.

Ensure policies on staff management are adhered to.

Follow staff retention policies and practices

Ensure adequate orientation programmes are established and put in place for all grades of staff (Including clinical) across the defined service areas.

Contribute to the development and implementation of effective workforce development plans across the defined service areas.

Within the defined service area, contribute to the consideration, development and implementation of new roles and ways of working.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursue lifelong learning and professional development agenda by participating in management supervision, appraisal and personal learning and development activities.

Keep up to date with national and local developments in NHS policy and practice developments.

OTHER

This job description will be reviewed with the operations managers on an annual basis or as required.

Work on a rota across the seven day period including evenings, bank holidays and one weekend in three.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Teams, Word
• General IT set up and systems
• Understanding of NHS Community Services
• The NHS and UEC development agenda
• The importance of successful partnership working
• Principles of lifelong learning
• Professional education and training
• Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
• Patient and public involvement
• Ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities

Desirable

• NHS specific IT system experience (SystmOne)
• Clinical Governance

Personal Attributes & Abilities

Essential

• Positive, professional, approachable, and respectful attitude to others
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Good decision-making skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Reliability
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Communication & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to plan and organise own workload without direct supervision.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority.
• The ability to be innovative, objective as and logical in resolving problems.
• The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks to deliver to agreed timescales.
• Experience dealing with difficult conversations / complaints.

Desirable

• Risk Management
• Developing and implementing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level Maths and English at A-C or equivalent
• A level education or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• First Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven management experience including delivery of services and staff management.
• Line management of staff, e.g. managing sickness absence, annual leave, creating and managing staff rotas.
• Experience of delivering supervision and appraisals with staff.
• Success in working collaboratively across professions and services.
• Demonstrable success in planning and managing change

Desirable

• Previous experience in Health and Social Care or similar Public Sector roles
• Previous experience in a management role within the NHS

Additional criteria

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring check (DBS)
• Ability to work across the 7 day week including evenings, bank holidays and weekends.
• Ability to participate in oncall rota across 7 day period.

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

Greater Peterborough Network

Address

Allia Future Business Centre

London Road

Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a caring, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our team, providing clinical and administrative support across Neurophysiology and Diagnostic Imaging, including Ultrasound and Mammography.

This varied role involves working closely with physiologists, radiographers, sonographers, radiologists and other healthcare professionals to support the safe and efficient delivery of patient care. Duties will include acting as a chaperone and clinical assistant, preparing patients and clinical areas for examinations and procedures, undertaking basic patient observations, assisting with patient movement and escorts, and supporting invasive procedures within your level of training and competence.

You will also provide reception and clerical support, maintain accurate patient information, assist with clinical systems and image or record processing, monitor basic stock levels, and help ensure clinical areas and equipment are clean, tidy and appropriately prepared.

The role includes supporting patients of all ages, abilities and levels of mobility, including ward and community patients, and may involve working in a range of clinical environments, including community hospitals and ITU.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a compassionate and patient-focused approach, and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. Full training will be provided for duties appropriate to the role, with all clinical activities undertaken in accordance with local procedures, protocols and competency requirements.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Patient care - experience of working with patients, vulnerable groups

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence of ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the general public
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
• Evidence of basic computer skills
• Understanding of the neurophysiology / radiology 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Summarise and Read Code relevant information from patient's clinical records, hospital correspondence and other sources into the Practice computer systems, working strictly in accordance with the practice notes summarising and read code protocols.

Provide general assistance to the Practice team a0nd project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Job Responsibilities

1. Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Registrations
• Online Access Applications
• Read coding and Summarising
• Recall and Quality Outcomes Framework activity
• Process Prescription requests and distribute work out on a daily basis

2. Reception

• Answering the phones to help patients with queries related to appointments, test results and general enquiries
• Receiving patients at the front desk who need assistance with booking in and general enquiries
• Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient and checking names and address.
• Taking deliveries and notifying the person responsible for the delivery
• Pulling/filing notes for surgeries and update as necessary
• Filing post in medical records
• Completing Emis and Docman tasks as directed
• Completing Triage Admin on the days rotad in to support the duty GP allocate appointments and manage communications

3. Other Tasks

• Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm.
• Any other tasks allocated by managers

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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

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

Quality:

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

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

Communication:

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

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

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience within public or private health provider

Desirable

• Primary care: 1 year (required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (required)
• Emis trained
• Accurx trained

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A-C (9-7) in English and Maths

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

Bramhall Health Centre

Address

66 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

Cheshire

SK7 2DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised UK equivalent (BTEC or HNC MPPM)
• ILS Certificate
• BHRS Accreditation or IBHRE Certification
• Professional registration (RCCP, AHCS, HCPC)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate significant experience at Senior Cardiac Physiologist level or above in CRM device implant and follow up.
• Evidence of expertise in managing complex CRM programming
• Minimum of 3yrs post qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development commitment

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing towards service Development initiatives (i.e. new technology, SoP's, research, training and education)
• Experience of using high value equipment and knowledge of pacemaker prescription
• Experience of remote monitoring in CRM services
• Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic monitoring during cardiac catheterisation and PCI

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of training and supporting staff working towards individual BSE/BHRS accreditation.
• Evidence of ability to perform complex device implantation and follow-up
• Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure, organisational policies and current developments in the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines
• The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally
• Evidence of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance practice
• Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team
• Evidence of innovative work undertaken within the speciality.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and delivery of the housekeeping/catering services
• Responsible for undertaking scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as schedules
• Responsible for upholding all infection Prevention and Control Measures as required within the Trust
• Responsible for ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Responsible for undertaking ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Must hold Basic Food Hygiene Qualification
• Good Basic Education- Ability to read and write, numerical skills
• NVQ level 2, BICS in Domestic Services

Desirable

• Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service.
• Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene incl temperature control and HACCP
• Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people.
• Must be able to follow clear instructions

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).