Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Teaching and mentorship
• Evidence of post registration development relevant to post

Desirable

• ENB IBD course or equivalent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team and of providing high-quality patient focused service
• Experience within Gastro or Endoscopy

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage own and supervise other workloads
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Supervising junior staff
• Evidence of making clinical judgements involving complex facts or situations which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of 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.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to participate in audit projects and must also demonstrate a strong commitment to training and clinical supervision. You will be expected to help maintain a stimulating learning environment including involvement in the in-service training programme.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care

Be able to carry out complex holistic assessments

Make prompt clinically reasoned decisions

Participate in the discharge planning process

Supervise staff within the team and students on placement

Have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience

Have evidence of post graduate training

Be able to work flexibly and adapt to changing working patterns as required.

Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills in this specialist area

In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer a friendly and welcoming team and all the support and continuing professional development you will need to make a difference to patients and staff. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and themselves. Clinical Governance, research and audit activities are encouraged within the service.

All posts are subjected to Enhanced CRB checks the cost to be paid by the individual.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
• awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous professional development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

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 Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role of Occupational Therapist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Member of the RCOT or equivalent professional liability insurance
• Evidence of up-to-date, relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post graduate Occupational therapy knowledge and experience
• Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring others
• Experience of supporting and delivering In-Service Training programmes
• Ability to apply developed knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice
• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of functional ability
• Excellent knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management guidelines
• Awareness of current legislation
• Knowledge of primary care and community services

Desirable

• Post graduate training in palliative care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

St Nicholas Hospice

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

1. Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.

1. Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.

1. Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.

1. Responsible for ensuring image quality is maintained from all staff members

1. Responsible for the initial and ongoing training and education of staff in the designated modality.

1. Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment

1. Participate in the on-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required

1. Responsible for QA program in designated area

1. Abide by radiographic protocols

1. Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations

1. Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel

1. Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive

1. Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.

1. Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

1. Undertake staff appraisals

1. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required

1. Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations

1. Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service

1. Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients

1. Communicate with service users and external agencies

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures where appropriate.

1. To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department

1. To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field

1. Provide clinical support and advice to staff

1. Provide education to junior staff and ensure competencies are achieved.

1. Provide additional support and education to staff who require it.

1. Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

1. Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

1. Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

1. Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

1. Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols

1. Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

1. Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

1. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

1. Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System

1. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

1. Responsible for the training and development of staff both radiographic staff and external staff.

1. Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments

1. Participate in department CPD programme

1. Ensure professional standards are maintained by contributing to the clinical training and development of radiographers, radiographic assistant practitioners and students

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department, planning and prioritising workload

1. Ensure the effective and efficient running of the service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions.

1. Monitor and evaluate all aspects of service delivery with regard to waiting times ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum

1. Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork

1. Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint

1. Promote a working culture that improves quality

1. Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the designated department

1. Identify and contribute to service development within the department

1. Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies

1. Responsible for risk assessments within the designated area

1. Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers

1. Responsible for optimum use of resources within the department and maintain adequate stock levels

1. Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiographic equipment

1. Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards

1. Promote compliance with all Trust risk management procedures and ensure risk management strategies are implemented including Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, COSHH, VDU use, handling of patients, fire regulations and security etc

1. Ensure compliance with all statutory, professional and organisational requirements. Liaising with outside agencies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations when required. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately

1. Ensure all staff are compliant with the relevant registration eg HCPC, ARSAC

1. Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality

1. Refer patients for on-going imaging examinations within departmental protocols.

1. Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department

1. Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures

1. Monitor staff performance and formulate personal development plans in accordance with Trust development review process (IPR).

1. Monitor and action dose discrepancies via Dose Monitor alerts. Produce Dose audits and DRLs

1. Monitor and action incidents within own work area that are reported via Datix
2. Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate

1. Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.

1. Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.

1. Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department

1. Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols

1. Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times

1. Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate

1. Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy

1. Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience
• Post Graduate Certificate in the relevant modality or equivalent significant experience in the modality (Annex 21)
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• MSc Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate clinical experience
• Management experience
• PACS experience
• Manage self and others
• Experience of Participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
• QA testing
• IV injection/cannulation

Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Ability to organise own work and others within the team
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Audit analysis
• Data collection and analysis
• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
• Organisational skills
• Evidence of Time management skills
• IT literate

Desirable

• Student assessor

Other

Essential

• Team player
• Commitment to quality

Desirable

• Able to travel to both sites via own car or assisted driver.

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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 Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Balancing all aspects of the job role.
• Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.
• Promoting Occupational Therapy in the service and keeping an occupational focus at the centre of practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge commensurate to a higher level of professional practice.
• To ensure assessment of service users and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of function, strengths, capabilities and occupational needs.
• To work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises occupational engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.
• To act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards
• To demonstrate clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and approved quality improvement initiatives

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registration with HCPC
• Recognised Occupational Therapist Professional Qualification
• Ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously

Desirable

• Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.
• Experience in clinical practice, holding a range of experience within a variety of settings
• Experience of being involved in service developments or audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others

Desirable

• Ability to use technology such as Teams, Email, BI and RIO
• Experience of supervisory practices including OT students, junior staff, and group supervisions

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team
• Supervisory and appraisal skills
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and to be able to guide others

Desirable

• An understanding of the broad aims of current national and local healthcare policy and an appreciation of the implications of this on clinical practice
• Computer literate. Able to use e-mail, Teams and RIO, and to access Internet resources
• Experience of use of outcome measures and data to demonstrate efficacy to an MDT

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Ash Eton

Ash Eton, Radnor Park Avenue

Folkestone

CT19 5HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Type discharge summaries as appropriateCheck against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.

Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE Standard or Higher
• RSA 3 - Typing / Word Processing
• RSA 3 - Medical Audio Typing
• Good English Language Skills
• Medical Terminology

Desirable

• Shorthand / Speed Writing
• Secretarial Diploma
• ECDL
• CLAIT award

Experience

Essential

• Minute Taking
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing

Desirable

• 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
• Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Ability to use initiative to solve problems
• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Reliable and conscientious
• Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
• Possess a friendly and approachable personality
• Ability to show understanding an appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• RMN qualification
• Have a passion for working with people of Older Age.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• A desire to work and be part of a friendly and supportive team striving to offer the best service to our patients.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Suzanne Wilson on 0118 904 3100 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC Registration

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel betweenmultipleTrust sitesand non-Trust locations,including patient homes, some of whichmay not be easily accessiblevia public transport

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcroft House, Rooke's Way, Thatcham RG18 3HR

Thatcham

RG18 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and verbal and written communication skills, this is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information.
• The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important.
• NHS experience isnotessential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank holidays
• Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
• Realistic flexible working options

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trustis creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services, which are underpinned by our Trust values.

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

• 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knoweldge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer Skills
• Able to prioritise workload
• Ability to work the shifts Monday-Friday 13.00-18.00
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good standard of communication written and spoken English

Desirable

• Understanding of COSHH
• Understanding of the NHS Cleaning Standards.

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Greenacres , Dartford

Bow Arrow lane

Dartford

DA2 6PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and autonomous General Practitioner to join our friendly rural practice in Fleggburgh. On designated working days, you will act as the sole GP on site, providing comprehensive primary care services to our patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred medical care across a full range of primary care presentations
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, including urgent and routine appointments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe medications and review ongoing treatments
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Provide clinical leadership and decision-making as the sole GP on duty
• Collaborate effectively with nursing, administrative, and allied healthcare staff

Requirements:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise
• Experience working independently in a primary care setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage workload efficiently as the sole clinician on site

Desirable:

• Experience in rural or community-based practice
• Interest in continuity of care and community health

Working Pattern:Sessions available on specified days, during which the GP will be the sole doctor on site.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural community
• Competitive remuneration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working independently as sole GP in a Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP on GMC Register

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

Fleggburgh Surgery

Address

Fleggburgh Surgery

Mill Lane

Fleggburgh

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR29 3AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified & 1 years experience of UK nursing

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

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintaining domestic hot and cold water systems, including tanks, calorifiers, booster pumps, TMVs and pipework.
• Carrying out water hygiene monitoring, temperature checks, flushing regimes, outlet descaling and disinfection.
• Managing reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance across the estate.
• Supporting the Water Safety Plan and Legionella compliance program
• Assisting with Legionella risk assessments and action management.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records using CAFM systems.
• Liaising with specialist contractors and water treatment providers.
• Participating in the Estates on-call rota.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for a skilled plumbing professional with a strong understanding of water hygiene and healthcare compliance.
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating or equivalent NVQ qualification.
• Legionella Awareness Training (City & Guilds, BOHS W3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HTM 04-01 and ACOP L8.
• Minimum three years' plumbing maintenance experience within a commercial or healthcare environment.
• Experience carrying out water hygiene monitoring and temperature logging.
• Strong knowledge of Legionella control, HSG274 and water safety requirements.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Basic food hygiene certificate
• City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Intermediate food hygiene certificate
• City and Guilds 706/3
• Computer literate

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of large scale food production
• Ability to work autonomously
• HACCP, COSHH
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS Catering environment
• Knowledge of legislation - The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Effective team member with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work
• Attention to detail
• Agility to change work pace to meet needs of service.
• Ability to make judgements unaided and to work pro-actively.

Other role specific requirements

Essential

• Professional manner and organised approach
• Enthusiastic, determined and assertive
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required
• High levels of personal hygiene
• Physically fit

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winchester

Winchester

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality improvement lead to play an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the CE ICB to deliver the organisations strategic and operational priorities. This is a senior post with responsibility in driving forward and delivering quality improvement within defined priority programmes and project areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership and matrix working, alongside the ability to expertly contribute to system improvement.

The role also requires the successful postholder to work as part of a team and competently lead, teach and train staff in the tools, methods, measures, and techniques of quality improvement and contribute to shifts in delivering a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by curiousty, learning and celebrating best practice.

Person Specification

aligned to JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oAnalytical ability to interpret complex data and use insights to inform decisions.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

shortlisting

Essential

• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

As outlined in JD

Essential

• oRelevant experience/ qualification relating to quality improvement.
• oExperience of operating in politically sensitive environments and managing competing priorities.
• oDemonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes.
• oExcellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
• oSkilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Desirable

• oIHI improvement advisor course (1 year) is recommended.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Priory House

Monks walk

shefford

SG17 5TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
• Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent

Desirable

• Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
• Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Contributing to and working as part of a team

Desirable

• Working within a hospital
• Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
• Working within cleanrooms
• Dispensing and stock control
• Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
• Supervision of other 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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as student radiographer or student technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Desirable

• Experience with handling Radiopharmaceuticals
• Experience with assay work
• Competent to administer IV.

Qualifications

Essential

• Radiography Degree or equivalent to allow registration onto HCPC or Clinical Technology Degree (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent to allow admission onto RCT

Desirable

• IV cannulation

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine legislation
• Anatomy and physiology and its clinical application

Desirable

• Able to operate a gamma camera
• Able to operate a SPECT CT gamma camera

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals

Colchester and Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed duties and responsibilities:

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Performance Management

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:

Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways.

Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates.

Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.

Operational efficiency e.g. performance targets, demand management.

Medical Staff Management

To work with colleagues to ensure resident doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal.

To ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments

To participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as and when required.

To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.

To be engaged in the process of annual appraisal and revalidation of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/Divisional Manager.

Governance

To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Service Director.

Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

To work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Service Director.

Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.

To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.

To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Service Director.

To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Strategy and Business Planning

To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.

To represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Leadership and Team Working

To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives.

To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Partners as required.

To chair regular meetings for the specialties.

To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.

Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

The postholder will be expected to take part in teaching, research and audit, and service meetings, keeping abreast with the constant change that the A&E Department requires to ensure that it runs efficiently.

Training, Quality Improvement and Research (into Educational Methods and Clinical Ophthalmology) is very much encouraged and there may be an opportunity to undertake a distance learning degree in Medical Education. Consultant staff undertaking / holding higher degrees in medical education are particularly welcome. The PGCert level higher degree in medical education (or higher as applicable) is part funded by the department.

The postholder is expected to undertake teaching duties in the management of patients (including those attending the Accident and Emergency Department) with regard to all adult learners, junior and non-training grade medical staff, orthoptic and optometry students and other professional and technical staff in training. They are expected to work in close association with fellow Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Fellows, and with members of various departments within the Institute of Ophthalmology, UCL, St Georges Medical School, QMUL, Imperial, and QMUL Barts and the London. They are expected to liaise closely with members of the nursing staff in the management of patients (including those attending the Accident and Emergency Department); and to co-operate with other professional and technical staff, including Technicians, Orthoptists and Optometrists. Consultants are expected to take an active part in Audit meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for their staff.

They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinic and must ensure that in/outpatient services are covered during their planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the consultant to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other Hospital committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All members of the consultant staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All members of consultant staff are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All consultant staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme.

Research Governance

The post holder will be expected to comply with all Moorfields policies pertaining to research governance. This will include ensuring that all research activities of the post holder are approved by the Trust and an appropriate ethics committee before commencement. This will also include meeting all the Trust research audit, monitoring and training requirements.

Research, Teaching & Audit

Moorfields is an important research institution and each individual will be expected to contribute to the research and development, teaching and training within the service. As a result the Trust has a policy concerning all intellectual property that may apply to you. The policy can be found in the Medical Staff handbook or copies can be obtained from the HR Department.

Professional Development

The Trust provides opportunities for CME and CPD. The timetable will be arranged to allow the candidate to take advantage of these opportunities.

The opportunity will be available for the post holder to enrol in a part-time medical education degree course. The postholder will be encouraged and financially supported to work towards a medical education higher degree or accreditation programme.

There is provision for at least 2 weeks paid study leave with expenses if appropriate each year. This is monitored by the study leave committee.

Revalidation requirements

All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.

Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise')
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date)

Desirable

• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

Further training & knowledge

Essential

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Extensive knowledge of General Ophthalmology
• Relevant research methods training with up to date GPC
• Extensive knowledge of Ophthalmic Emergencies

Desirable

• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC
• Attended clinical leadership training

Skills & ability

Essential

• Audit & research skills.
• Management & Leadership skills
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical & multidisciplinary teams
• Significant Ophthalmic sub-specialty experience

Desirable

• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.

Experience

Essential

• Teaching experience
• Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a management, teaching or research group
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QuIPP projects & service improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of public & patient engagement
• Management innovation 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.

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields City Road A&E Department

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception Tasks include:

• Processing requests for appointments, visits and consultations clearly, politely and efficiently.
• Signposting patients to appropriate healthcare professionals and services.
• Assisting patients who lack digital access to complete e-triage.
• Dealing with all telephone queries from patients and acting as liaison with doctors and other staff as necessary.
• Allocating appointments sensibly, using initiative where appropriate.
• Processing repeat prescriptions.
• Updating the patient record system
• Ensuring the reception area and waiting areas are tidy and clean during surgery hours.

General Administration includes:

• The scanning, coding and filing of all correspondence into patient records.
• Collation of information and reports for GPs
• Dealing with email requests from agencies, other healthcare providers and patients
• The administration of e-triage questionnaires
• Tasks from GPs and senior management
• Registrations and transfers of patients
• General photocopying, stock ordering, petty cash purchases, filing
• Ensuring consultation rooms are equipped adequately for surgery, e.g. with stationery and printer cartridges

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a front-facing patient/customer service role

Desirable

• Healthcare sector experience
• Previous Primary Care Administration Experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, face-to-face, over the telephone and in writing
• Good IT skills, adept in use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Attention to detail thorough and able to maintain an high standard of accuracy and quality

Desirable

• Experience of the EMIS Web Clinical System
• Audio-typing

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (O-Level or GCSE in English Language)
• IT 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Alyn Family Doctors

Address

Wrexham - Llay Health Centre

School Road

Llay

Wrexham

LL12 0TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist with advice and support to children and their families, and to act as an advocate for children and families in matters regarding their treatment options and choices within the ward, Accident and Emergency department, out patient and satellite setting

Liaise with other groups of staff in the care of the children, young people and their families

Provide point of contact for children, young people and their families and other health professionals during working hours.

Work alongside paediatric nursing staff within protocols to reflect the use of integrated care pathways and paediatric nursing

Liaise with colleagues to facilitate the provision of holistic care to the children, young people and families, both within the hospital and community

Participate in Safeguarding children and Young People within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to. In the absence of the named professionals provide advice and support for Trust staff when required.

Be aware of nursing and medical research within the paediatric ophthalmic service

Communicate any changes to the patient's general practitioner, health visitor and district nursing services if indicated, working with the paediatric nursing staff

Be appraised annually and contribute to individual Personal Development Plan (PDP).

Education & Training

To develop own teaching skills within the learning environment in the clinical setting.

To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff programmes.

Contribute to patient education materials working with the paediatric nursing staff and members of the multi-professional team

Attend Trust-based orientation/education and training programmes and attend mandatory training sessions and annual updates

To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of junior colleagues and students

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Paediatric/Child Branch Nurse NMC registered

Desirable

• Ophthalmic Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others

Desirable

• Paediatric ophthalmic nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years post qualifying paediatric nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of developed clinical practice
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people

Desirable

• Demonstrates ophthalmic nursing knowledge
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit, quality and governance issues

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RDCEC

3 Peerless Street

London

EC1V 9EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward.

To ensure general and specialist equipment, e.g drip stands and medical equipment are cleaned as per cleaning policy.

To encourage and assist patients to order food, where necessary taking into account special needs and medical requirement.

To prepare and serve hot/cold snacks as requested.

To serve meals in conjunction with the nursing team, ensuring patients intake is known and that their dietary needs are met.

To provide people with assistance to eat and drink eg cutting up food, placing food and drinks within reach, encouraging patients to eat.

To feed patients as directed by the nursing team.

To ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.

To prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.

To take responsibility for the ward catering supplies, ensuring storage areas are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

To ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy.

To ensure in conjunction with the ward nurse that discharged and newly admitted patients meal requirements are actioned.

To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.

To ensure that patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water.

To carry out monitoring of service delivery, especially related to cleaning, food, linen and the environment, at the agreed frequency.

To inform the ward sister of outcomes of monitoring and agree action plans, ensuring action is taken.

To monitor and co-ordinate other ad hoc maintenance, liaising as required for other services.

To provide household maintenance in line with local policy.

To carry out regular equipment monitoring in accordance with procedures.

To transport and dispose of clinical, domestic and confidential waste as per the policy, eg taking waste to the ward disposal area.

To monitor the access and security and use of premises and facilities.

To respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties.

To minimise the potential for adverse behaviour and security breaches.

To use communication skills to manage any aggressive and abusive behaviour.

To ensure the safe storage of equipment.

To ensure equipment is in good working order and equipment repairs are carried out in line with Trust policy.

To receive, welcome and guide visitors on arrival to the ward, liaising with other staff as appropriate.

To transport equipment, consumables and written information as required.

To maintain and update paper-based records and information as required.

To respond to requests for general information.

To receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality.

To help resolve patients concerns and take appropriate action.

To be aware of any new food hygiene standards changes to waste categorisation etc.

To maintain effective working relationships and adhere to people's equality and diversity rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, or equivalent
• GCSE English, or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Qualification

Experience / Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Awareness of basic Housekeeping duties

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a housekeeper

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Critical Care Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide and maintain a high standard of care.

Support patients with activities of daily living, i.e personal care, feeding, toileting.

Responsible for ensuring that patients valuables are documented and locked in a safe area.

Responsible for the updating of basic patient information i.e fluid balance and nutrition.

Carry out assigned tasks under the direction of a qualified nurse or the supervision of a more senior grade nursing assistant. This could include supporting the patients in all aspects of personal care and using communication skills with patients, carers and other colleagues.

Be conversant with and carry out the Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and service.

Be familiar with the ward or community-based routines and programmes and carry them out effectively.

To always ensure the confidentially of patients and clinical documents at all times.

Use all available resources safely and economically, seeking guidance where necessary.

Participate in training sessions designed to develop knowledge and skills, and attend in-service training as agreed by your manager.

To respect the dignity, privacy and independence of patients at all times.

To report to registered nurse any changes to a patients condition.

Be involved in multi-disciplinary discussions regarding patient centred care.

Be aware of patients on mental health restrictions/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard.

Promote the work of the ward or community area settings for Livewell Southwest at all times.

To be aware of the processes around emergency calls and at all times be under the guidance of registered staff. This will include personal alarms, fire and cardiac arrest.

Be conversant with and to carry out Livewell Southwests policies and procedures in the delivery of care and services.

To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.

Always address staff, patients and members of the public in a polite and respectful manner either in person or on the telephone.

Be conversant with and comply with all relevant organisational protocols and policies and have valid organisational IT access.

Compassionate, caring and kind in their practice.

To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.

Report any complaints, untoward events, or incidents to qualified nursing staff, and where appropriate under their supervision, complete the appropriate records.

This post will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies.

The post holder will be competent in computer skills.

Shift work including night shifts.

Assist by providing appropriate conditions for patient comfort

There would be an occasional exposure to emotional circumstances due to the nature of the patients conditions.

There may be an occasional requirement for concentration throughout the shift patten.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to that at that level.
• Demonstrate the Livewell Southwest Values- Kind Respectful Inclusive Responsible Ambitious

Desirable

• Ability to undertake mandatory, essential training.
• Ability to engage patients in activities.
• Record keeping skills.
• Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of role.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of patients physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs according to speciality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Livewell Southwest Policies.
• Mental Health Act knowledge/awareness.
• Care Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Friendly and caring manner
• Approachable
• An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients
• Flexible approach

Experience

Essential

• No experience is required however an ability to demonstrate compassion is key

Desirable

• Physical health care settings knowledge/awareness

Specific skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations.
• Should have ability to demonstrate basic IT skills.
• Motivated.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions.

Desirable

• Be willing to work towards basic IT skills.
• Ability to work 1:1or as small team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception Role

• Primarily this role involves dealing with patient enquiries over the telephone and face-to-face. Booking appointments for all clinics and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of all clinics.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the busy services by ensuring that all referrals are actioned and booked into available clinics.
• Liaising with a variety of clinicians and solving any issues they face to ensure the best possible patient experience throughout the day.
• Managing the appointment screen and filling any empty/cancellation slots wherever possible.
• Preparing the clinic rooms each morning for clinicians, ensuring they have the necessary paperwork to carry out their clinic on the day.
• To send reports to external practices following clinics to ensure the patients registered GP is informed of the appointment outcome in a timely manner.
• To assist patients with tubing and maintenance of hearing aids where possible.
• Making sure the theatre and clinic rooms are clean and tidy following the departure of the clinician.
• Retrieving information from the E-Referral booking system, booking appointments for a number of clinics and downloading referral letters.
• Taking delivery of various items of stock and storing in the fridges or appropriate secure environment.
• Managing any patient related tasks forwarded to the clinical services reception team by clinicians.
• Working with various clinical IT databases.
• Monitoring the clinical services team email inbox to ensure that any incoming referrals to in-house clinics are actioned promptly.
• Acting on ad-hoc tasks and helping with projects set by the Clinical Services Manager / Deputy Clinical Services Manager to meet the needs of the ever-changing NHS initiatives.
• Pulling and filing notes for patients seen within our cataract service over the weekend.
• Moving equipment to facilitate clinics.
• Collecting the post each morning and afternoon.
• Be familiar with Whitstable Medical Practice protocols and take part in their regular updating.
• Other duties as per doctors instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Admin Role

• Responsibility for recording the activity data for services as required and ensuring they are kept up-to-date, to be submitted by the 10th day of each month to allow for invoicing.
• Assisting with the moving of equipment and setting up of rooms for clinics.
• Managing the appointment screen and filling any empty/cancellation slots wherever possible.
• Ordering equipment and stock for the differing services upon request from the relevant service lead.
• Working with various clinical databases.
• Booking both routine and urgent appointments for all services, specifically Ear, Nose and Throat, Dermatology, Cataract and Ophthalmology clinics.
• Retrieving information from the E-Referral booking system, booking appointments for a number of clinics and downloading referral letters.
• Other duties as per doctors instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Administration qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a primary care setting or NHS.
• Previous experience of reception and administration work.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS or other clinical systems.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Accurate, thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proven IT skills including the use of Microsoft office, and other software packages.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative.
• Reliability and flexibility.

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and quality control to ensure adherence to evidence based model in eating disorders and ongoing therapist development.

The post holder will set , implement and evaluate clear achievable and measurable objectives with the Assistant Director, Team Manager Consultant Psychiatrist and pathway leads.

The post holder will have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

In collaboration with NELFT EDS senior colleagues provide leadership and oversight and deliver on initiatives that advance the level of care and service provision.

Demonstrate creativity and motivation to ensure staff personal development plans and training needs are addressed.

Coordinate the implementation of service developments and changes ensuring all operational implications are considered and disruption to service delivery is minimised.

Actively promote integrated health professional working

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Rory Harnett

Job title: Assistant Director eating disorders

Contact Number: 0300 555 1216

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate qualified psychologist fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body
• First level degree or standard equivalent
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a specialist eating disorder service either with adults or with children and young people
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures
• Extensive experience of clinical supervision in eating disorders services
• Ability to understand national legislation and guidance in relation to childrens services
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Complex project management experience
• Experience of managing major change in service provision
• An awareness of adult mental health commissioning and partnership working

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Health Centre

Barking

Greater London

IG11 7RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Development Work

Support the development, mobilisation and improvement of Federation services, co-designing with management leads, clinical leads, member practices, PCNs and neighbourhood partners.

Provide clinical leadership in setting up, mobilising, running and reviewing Federation services, ensuring clear governance, workforce arrangements, performance measures, safe delivery and continuous improvement.

Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, standard operating procedures and governance arrangements, ensuring safe, high-quality care and effective interfaces between General Practice, community, mental health, acute, local authority and voluntary-sector services.

Support the operational team to identify appropriate clinical leadership, governance requirements, outcome measures and delivery plans for new and existing services, including services delivered at neighbourhood and borough level.

Management Responsibilities

Provide oversight, direction and supervision to clinicians leading specific workstreams and services. The portfolio will be agreed with the Medical Director and CEO may include integrated, prevention, access, health-inequalities and neighbourhood services.

Direct and oversee clinical care using regular 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals with the clinical leads

Support and enable clinical and non-clinical staff to strengthen practice and PCN engagement, contribute to neighbourhood working and deliver change across organisational boundaries.

Clinical Governance

Review and improve policies, procedures and documents to support good clinical governance.

Provide clinical insight and support to the review of complaints, incidents, and audits.

Support the Federation in maintaining a good CQC and work to achieve an outstanding rating

CQC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General Practitioner with MRCGP and in good standing with the GMC
• Evidence of recent professional and personal development
• Currently working 3-4 sessions in West and North London General Practice

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body, if applicable

Experience

Essential

• Experience of setting up, mobilising and running clinical or integrated services, including governance, workforce, performance management and service improvement

Desirable

• Experience providing clinical leadership beyond their own practice, ideally across PCN, Federation, neighbourhood or system-level 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.

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

Haringey GP Federation

Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Governance Responsibilities

Represent the service at commissioning, contract monitoring, and multi-agency partnership meetings, ensuring the services performance priorities and challenges are clearly articulated and addressed.

Prepare, analyse, and present performance, outcome, and quality reports, identifying achievements and areas for improvement.

Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, safeguarding legislation, and service specifications.

Lead and contribute to audit, evaluation, and research activity demonstrating service quality and impact.

Embed learning from incidents, feedback, and reviews into service delivery and practice development.

Promote the voice of survivors in service design and quality assurance processes.

2. Operational Leadership and Workforce Management

Provide visible day-to-day leadership, ensuring delivery of safe, compassionate, and responsive services.

Oversee all operational processes including referrals, assessments, crisis support, and onward pathways.

Line manage the multidisciplinary team, ensuring regular supervision, appraisal, and development planning.

Foster a supportive culture prioritizing staff wellbeing, reflection, and accountability.

Coordinate recruitment, induction, and mentoring of new staff, embedding trauma-informed and survivor-centered values.

Work collaboratively with HR and senior leadership on workforce planning, capacity management, and skill mix.

3. Clinical Supervision and Professional Support

Provide and coordinate high-quality clinical supervision and reflective practice in line with professional standards.

Offer expert consultation and oversight of complex cases, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ensure adherence to ethical and professional codes of conduct and organisational clinical governance frameworks.

Maintain personal clinical supervision and CPD in accordance with BABCP standards.

Support the development of trauma-informed, recovery-focused models of care within the team.

4. Direct Clinical Duties

Maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering specialist CBT and trauma-informed interventions to individuals and groups.

Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative formulations, and plan evidence-based interventions.

Evaluate treatment outcomes using service-specific measures and adjust plans as required.

Undertake risk assessment and contribute to multi-agency risk management processes.

Liaise effectively with colleagues across health, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational policies.

Remain current with national and local policy developments relating to trauma, sexual assault, and mental health.

5. Service Development and Quality Improvement

Lead on implementation of trauma-informed and recovery-focused models of care.

Support training and development initiatives for staff and external partners.

Participate in service development, audit, and research projects contributing to continuous improvement.

Identify and implement innovations that enhance accessibility, quality, and survivor experience.

Promote co-production with service users in shaping and evaluating services.

6. General Duties

Maintain active engagement in CPD and supervision in line with organisational and professional requirements.

Adhere to all confidentiality, data protection, and information governance policies.

Observe Health and Safety requirements and promote a safe working environment.

Uphold the Trusts values and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the Service Manager or Clinical Lead.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Clinical Lead and Service Manager

Partner agencies including police, safeguarding boards, health and voluntary sectors

Commissioners and contract monitoring representatives

Survivors, peer networks, and lived experience partners

Internal psychological therapies, safeguarding, and governance teams

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for ensuring service delivery meets quality, safety, and performance standards.

Accountable for reporting on activity, outcomes, incidents, and safeguarding.

Participate in local governance meetings and contribute to the wider Trust governance framework.

Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to policy and service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in health or social care (or postgraduate training and qualifications in another sector to enable equivalent levels of responsibility with the client group in that setting)
• Post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or an equivalent course)

Desirable

• Further training in trauma or EMDR; Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-qualification experience delivering CBT for trauma and complex presentations
• Demonstrated clinical leadership or team management experience

Desirable

• Experience in service development or quality improvement projects
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency health setting

Skills

Essential

• Committed to compassionate, trauma-informed care; Promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; Reflective, resilient, and adaptable

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 Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Lancaster Buildings

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:Be overall responsible and accountable for all elements of the delivering outstanding care within the Community Mental Health Centre, managing staff alongside professional leads, within the Centre. This includes operational leadership encompassing day to day delivery with quality, safety, flow, workforce management, finance & performance.

1. To lead by example and secure and assure the highest standard of clinical care, ensuring delivery of all key performance indicators and quality metrics and outcomes.
2. Work within an anti-racist framework ensuring equity of access to care is considered in all care provision.
3. Understand and participate actions required related to clinical flow including optimising Length of Stay through enabling reduced delayed clinically ready for discharge.
4. Ensure all processes and policies related to quality and safety, including investigations, audits, Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), learning responses and completion of actions.
5. To put in place and monitor action plans and responses as necessary and in line with policy and Trust expectations.
6. To co-lead on the regular and systematic evaluation of care standards via formal audit or other ensuring that any necessary changes in implementation are actioned i.e. risk assessment and care planning.
7. To contribute to Trust wide outstanding care strategy formulation and take direction from the directorate leadership team on the implementation of the strategy locally, monitoring and evaluating progress.
8. To lead on the development and implementation of effective systems for monitoring and improving the quality of care and performance metrics including the care being provided and the MDT clinical pathways, as well as expected Trust KPIs for community services.
9. To act as a clinical advisor and role model for staff offering assistance and support and applying problem solving skills
10. To lead on the development and implementation of new policies and protocols and review practices in relation to new NICE Guidance.

Quality, Service Delivery and Leadership:1. To be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, responsible for maintaining an overview of the standards of care and instigating remedial action as necessary.2. To ensure that patient safety is at the centre of service planning, analysis and delivery.3. To identify and coordinate opportunities for patient, Family & Carer involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.4. To ensure the effective delivery therapeutic pathways of care in line with the trust model.5. To participate in the review and management of VCSE contracts including providing feedback to providers when needed and in contract meetings.6. Understand and manage demand and capacity, effective clinical flow, taking clear action to optimise length of stay and work as part of an overall system to ensure effective Trust flow.7. To lead working with colleagues on the regular and systematic evaluation of care standards via formal audit or other methods, ensuring that any necessary changes are implemented.8. Lead on embedding digital health tools in everyday practices, and co-produce data sessions to support staff understand local performance.9. Use real time data to drive daily operational decisions.10. To contribute to the development of a proactive philosophy and culture of health care provision, in which health promotional activity plays a major component.11. To be responsible for ensuring that clinical initiatives and service developments become truly embedded in clinical practice and that staff have a clear understanding and opportunity to contribute to the change process12. To promote a culture of respect for patient choice.13. To identify and coordinate opportunities for patient, family and carer involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.14. Responsible for ensuring that quality scorecards and assurance frameworks are utilised to improve the quality of clinical services, carrying out regular performance meetings with team leaders and key partners in care15. To demonstrate clinical competence and role model effective clinical care delivery16. To recruit/develop postholders who meet the organisational standards and ensure performance against leadership and management competencies adopted by the trust17. Contribute effectively to Trust wide and Directorate research and development18. To undertake specific service improvement and development projects, in collaboration with the Head of Nursing and Quality and Deputy Service Director as required, using quality improvement methodology.19. Regularly undertake reviews of patient safety incidents, complaints, patient and carer satisfaction, PSIRF responses, clinical outcomes and care process compliance, highlighting any gaps in practice to improve patient and staff safety.20. Work with the Head of Nursing and Quality and Deputy Head of Nursing and Quality to identify specific trends regarding incidents analysis, actions to improve practice and participate in implementing support/improvement plans.21. To work with clinical teams to support identification of clinical risks for patients and for the service and implement improved plans of care where necessary.22. Contribute to complaints and PSIRF responses as required or directed by Head of Nursing and Quality. Support clinical teams in implementation of recommendations from PSIRF investigations.23. To work in partnership with the Trust Infection Control Team and OCS to ensure that the required standards of hygiene and cleanliness are monitored and maintained.24. To lead on the management of medical devices and have oversight of reviewing, maintaining and renewing equipment as appropriate.25. Fully trained on Supported Learning and Teaching Pathway practices and ability to deploy.

Workforce and Human Resources:1. To be responsible for monitoring the staffing establishment, ensuring timely recruitment and appropriate selection of staff alongside professional leads, to ensure that there is an appropriate skill mix within teams that reflects service requirements and safe care delivery.2. Provide demonstrable assurance that staff have the appropriate skills and competences and up to date mandatory training to deliver high quality care3. To ensure that the clinical practice of all practitioners providing services to patients is of a high standard and in line with professional bodies and policies.4. To provide strong effective and decisive clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of patient care is achieved ensuring effective relationships, leading and working with the wider MDT cohesive staffing team within the Centre and wider.5. To contribute clinical leadership to within the MDT.6. To provide clinical supervision where appropriate, ensuring that standards, competencies and practice development are monitored.7. To assist in recruiting, motivating, training, developing and retraining appropriate staff enabling them to have the skills, experience and discretion to function effectively in their roles8. To robustly follow process and policy in relation to employee relations, performance management, sickness management, and any other human resource formal or informal activities9. Develop and monitor initiatives that promote equity of care and equitable staff experiences across the trust.10. To maintain their own professional registration.

Financial Management:1. To oversee and effectively manage the budget in the Centre alongside professional leads, ensuring expenditure is managed and providing recovery proposals for reducing excessive expenditure against agreed run rate.2. Understand and analyse costs that have been incurred and work with the General Manager and wider management team to form a view and response including planning leave and managing absence effectively and working within the Trust policies.3. Understand how costs may be managed in the context of varying clinical demand.4. Contribute to the delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes and financial sustainability in the Teams, Directorate and Trust5. Annual delivery against any Directorate financial targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Professional Qualification- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Work (DipSW/CQSW) Psychology or other allied professions
• Educated to Degree level or relevant clinical experience
• Extensive post-registration professional development

Desirable

• Master's degree in mental health field / MBA / relevant discipline
• Management Course or relevant evidenced Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical and operational experience in mental health services.
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
• Experience of working collaboratively with service users, their family and supporters.
• Managing change and introducing new ways of working for mental health teams.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring workforce support, supervision and competency across a range of professional registrations, the third and voluntary sector
• Experience at a senior management/Clinical level, collaborating and working to improve service delivery, leading and managing team leaders.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice.
• Experience in completing audits and investigations including preparing reports and delivering action plans.
• Experience of using improvement methodology, service improvement plans and using data effectively to guide the improvement.
• Partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of using effective teaching and learning strategies to improve clinical practice and operational delivery
• Experience management budgets and finances
• Experience managing and monitoring performance

Desirable

• Experience in managing teams and flow functions
• Experience working closely with acute care and other urgent care partners to support mental health patients
• Experience of contributing at conferences and publications.
• Experience of participating in Quality improvement, transformation and/or research projects

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the current policy context and the implications for mental health workforce, MDT working and trauma informed care.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies associated with mental health care provision
• Knowledge and understanding of Care Quality Commissions standards and the quality improvement agenda for the directorate.
• Knowledge and experience of PSIRF implementation and embedding LFPSE (Learning from Patient Safety events)
• Knowledge and understanding of processes and policies related to quality and safety
• Understanding of risk issues including Clinical and Health and Safety.
• An appreciation of the unique needs of patients from diverse cultural communities

Desirable

• Training in Coaching skills
• Awareness of evidence-based practice in specialist clinical services
• Knowledge of the national direction of travel for urgent care
• Able to work on several projects simultaneously using project management skills
• Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in a manner, which inspires confidence and respect from others.
• Able to identify key issues from complex documents and plan for operationalising

Values

Essential

• Can demonstrate compassion and sensitivity when liaising with service users, carers and the teams (made up of a multidisciplinary workforce)
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as team, prioritising work and effectively dealing with competing demands
• Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to equal opportunities and equal access with a practical approach to ensure that policies are applicable to practice
• Innovative, creative, flexible with a willingness to try something different
• Demonstrate high degree of self-awareness, able to demonstrate appropriate use of authority, providing a clear and unambiguous role within the senior management team
• Can demonstrate a high level of perseverance, being committed to seeing plans through to their conclusion within agreed time scales.

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blue Star House

234-244 Stockwell Road

London

SW9 9SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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