Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
• State registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio.
• Able to demonstrate specialist learning from band 5 rotations, formal post graduate level learning and informal CPD (both general and specific to clinical fields of speciality).
• Demonstrate learning of personal effectiveness and first line leadership from experience and from both formal and informal CPD activity.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Membership of RCOT special interest groups relevant to speciality
• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in relevant occupational therapy specialities and clinical settings
• Experience of working as part of an occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team
• To have participated in service development projects.
• Experience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants.
• Experience of supervision of students/ therapy support workers, with development of basic supervision skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of evidence based practice in speciality

Desirable

• Previous experience in the NHS or social care as a qualified occupational therapist
• Previous experience of prescribing wheelchairs and seating and other specialist equipment
• Experience with splinting
• Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post
• Involvement with Clinical Governance issues and an understanding of their relation to patient care

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Able to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist area.
• Able to use knowledge of a range of treatment approaches in the specialist area.
• Able to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/ experience/circumstances and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Able to carry out therapeutic handling, requiring skilful and strenuous physical effort during the working day.
• Ability to remain up to date with professional practice and research and integrate this into daily patient management.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectively.
• Ability to seek guidance and assistance when required and to be aware of personal limitations.
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers.
• Competent IT skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• To make sound judgments and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work flexibly responding to the needs of the service.
• Awareness of factors impacting on service provision
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• To be able to take part in a weekend service depending on specialist post

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD relevant to role and specialist area.
• Well-developed abilities for communication and consensus building skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training.
• QMS / internal audit certificate.

Experience

Essential

• 2 years working experience (or more) in Endoscopy Decontamination
• Infection control awareness
• Customer service

Desirable

• Relevant Operator training.
• Audit experience.
• Service sector work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust wide

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Work with the Service Manager/Delivery Manager or Senior Patient CareCoordinator (line manager) to ensure that administrative processes for the patientpathway meets the quality standards required both nationally and within thedirectorate and are adhered to.2. Implement the Trusts digital dictation/voice recognition system for the service area. Ensure that all incoming and outgoing communication, including urgent matters, are dealtwith efficiently (including vetting correspondence and ensuring that appropriate action istaken before passing on).3. Implement improvements to the administrative element of the pathway. Alsoproactively identifying emerging issues that may cause delays at any point in patientpathways and make suggestions to improve administration or any other aspect ofthe total pathway.4. Ensure administration SOPs are implemented and make suggestions to supportchanges in delivery service.5. Work closely with line manager and multidisciplinary team to ensure all patients withallocated slot issues (ASIs) are given appointment dates within the timespecified and within the correct clinic specification.6. Use the Trust information systems to monitor patients pathway progression,monitoring appointments and attendance using IT systems such asDMS/EPR/CRS/ EMIS. Observe legal and Trust data confidentiality, security and qualityrequirements.7. Send all referrals to Central Appointments in line with the correct departmentalprocedure.8. Input and retrieve information from the departmental and/or Trust computer systems inaccordance with departmental guidelines.9. Forward patients corrected/updated details to Central Appointments.10. Use the CRS System booking when required, including moving and creating newslots for patients.11. Maintain a regular forward look of upcoming clinics, ensuring all diagnostics arepresent and correct, and under or over-booking issues are proactively dealt with.12. Assist in RTT validations, ensuring to identify and escalate issues affecting a patientspathway and work to ensure RTT compliance is met.13. Supply clinicians and others with information on the 18-week status of the patientswhen required.14. Assist in booking diagnostics when required15. Maintain Waiting/TCI Lists.16. When clinics are cancelled at short notice inform patients of cancellation.17. Proactively deal with all enquiries from patients, carers, GPs and other service users,ensuring where possible that the callers needs are met, or they are transferred to the mostappropriate person. Respond to all informal concerns/complaints coming into thedepartment both on the telephone and in writing and escalate where necessary.18. Keep a record of the movement of medical records passing through the administrativeoffice, and maintain the notes, and track to the appropriate department, enablingcontinuity of care.19. Maintain a central record of doctors/consultants annual leave/study days. Reportingand action any clinic/theatre cancellations and annual leave requests from your clinicalteam.20. Ensure that stationery and office equipment is used efficiently and that any specificunmet needs are brought to the attention of the line manager. Undertake stock control asappropriate.21. Collect and deliver post and occasional reception duties.22. Be aware of changes in NHS waiting time targets and associated government policy anduse this information to propose improvements.23. Organise meetings including support material, refreshments, the production anddistribution of agendas and minutes etc. Organise and provide cover for other staff withinthe pathway team and cover for colleagues as and when required regardless of the site andthe Directorate.24. Role involves cross-site as some days will be based in Newham and some days based in Shrewsbury Health CentreThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A Level or equivalent standard of Education
• ECDL or equivalent experience e.g. experience of a range of IT packages such as word, excel, outlook and power point
• AMSPAR or equivalent e.g. a good level of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Years experience

Desirable

• Other

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of patient pathways.
• Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets
• Knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Previous medical secretarial/pathway administration experience

Skills

Essential

• Proactive with the ability to use your own initiative
• Able to present a positive image of her/himself and the service
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeping a record of them
• Knowledge of national targets with respect to the patient pathway.
• A sound knowledge and demonstrable competence re 18-week referral to treatment rules
• Ability to provide constructive opinions and views on ideas for service improvement
• Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so.
• Acts responsibly as a team member and seeks help if necessary
• A proven record of being able to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines.
• Able to monitor quality of your own work and Others
• Ability to produce and present written reports and correspondence of a high calibre
• Competence with a range of IT packages, e.g. CRS and EPR
• Methodical and logical approach to work prioritisation and planning
• Flexible approach to the planning and coordination of patient pathways to ensure maximum use of clinical time.
• The ability to plan and co ordinate activities and changes to systems or standards

Desirable

• To have a sound understanding of NHS wide initiatives and experience of responding positively to ensure local implementation.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Patient focused
• Has a flexible approach and attitude
• Adapts to changing circumstances
• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he meets dignity and respect
• Experience of Human Rights, Equality & Diversity policies and procedures

Other

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills, with experience of dealing with patients's anxiety in a reassuring manner
• An ability to communicate professionally at all levels

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital / Shrewsbury Health Centre

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Providemedical and psychiatric inputto the Mental Health Liaison Team for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and acute inpatient wards at PRUH.
• Undertakecomprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate treatment and risk management plans, and provide guidance on appropriate pharmacological interventions.
• Ensure atimely and effective medical responseto referrals made to the Liaison Team, working in line with service priorities and national standards.
• Act as aSection 12approved clinician, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments within Emergency Department and inpatient settings where required.
• Contribute to, and where appropriate lead,clinical decisionmaking around discharge pathways, including:
  • Referral to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams
  • Recommendation for admission to mental health inpatient services
• Work collaboratively with acute hospital staff and community mental health services to support safe transitions of care.

This role is ideal for an SAS doctor with SEC 12 approved seeking to further develop their experience inliaison psychiatry, acute mental health care, and multidisciplinary working within an acute hospital setting.

Oxleas and the SAS Doctor Charter

Our focus is on ensuring that the huge contribution of SAS Doctors is valued and their personal development prioritised. Here are a few of the ways Oxleas recognises this:

After joining Oxleas you will be welcomed by our SAS Tutor, with a personal meeting to discuss your development needs and how Oxleas can help.

You will have access to wide range of training and development days in Oxleas, and across the other South London NHS Trusts, which are specifically for SAS Doctors.

Anyone considering a CESR application will receive support from Oxleas and we are proud to have had successful applicants with several SAS Doctors who are currently in the process of applying.

Recently introduced in Oxleas is that all substantive SAS doctors with seven or more years' in the grade will be eligible for two additional days of annual leave per annum.

The SAS Charter sets out what support Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors have available and what they can expect from their employers.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPsych

Experience

Essential

• Relevant 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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Green Parks House

Princess Royal University Hospital

Bromley

BR6 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSEs or equivalent.)
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Desirable

• Level 2 support worker Apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, care home, community, or support setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of providing high quality care.
• To be aware of incident reporting systems and escalation processes.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Evidence of good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic keyboard/ computer skills (e.g. ability to enter patient data onto computer records).
• To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures.
• Contributes to updating patient records,
• To always protect and maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake further training to develop the necessary competencies and skills
• Depending on specific service arrangements, to supervise and train more junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of health and safety at work. e.g: manual handling skills, infection control measures.
• Ability to collect and exchange factual information and data to the multidisciplinary team and ensure data accuracy.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• You will be registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be eligible for Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)
• You will have experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems
• You will have the ability to complete clear and detailed psychological assessments and collaboratively derived formulations of a service users presentation

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 dont hesitate to call: Faye Barrow on [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, the role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas)
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models and accreditations, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc).

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of training and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models or therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
• Commitment to continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant accrediting body

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments
• Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audits, evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to the service

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and structured guidance to other staff

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area
• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and how to undertake these activities in an NHS context, including how to implement learning
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside of an NHS setting
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Slough Psychology Provision, New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough, SL2 5BX

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Administrative experience
• 5 'C/4 grade GCSE's or equivalent including English Language or Maths.
• Competence in use of various computer software packages

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• EPR trained (Training available)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience within an administrative role
• Experience of working with the general public
• Evidence of a positive approach to working in complex environments
• Experience of setting and maintaining work standards
• Ability to provide a range of options to deal with complex working situations
• Methodical, conscientious & reliable
• Knowledge of RTT 18 week pathways
• Experience of managing a waiting list

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Evidence of team working
• Elective and/or emergency admission knowledge

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Strong Computer Skills
• Competent e-mail user
• Experience of dealing with tight deadlines and targets.
• Highly organised and have the ability to coordinate and prioritise own workload
• Have and promote a professional working attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Familiarity with NHS performance targets

Interpersonal Skills/Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to demonstrate initiative and deal with sensitive information.
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure
• Accurate attention to detail
• Experience of dealing with stressed/upset individuals in an empathetic manner.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing demands and expectations.
• Ability to use own initiative and act quickly and decisively.
• Diplomacy Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of interacting with a wide range of people

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Diploma/Level Level 2 qualification in relevant field OR equivalent experience, OR willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification in Business and Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role.

Experience

Essential

• Data inputting experience.
• Experience of general office duties.
• Customer service experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Understanding of confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.
• Knowledge of receiving visitors/telephone callers and taking accurate messages.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester Le Street Health Centre

Newcastle Road

Chester Le Street, Durham

DH3 3UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS) or Intermediate life support qualification (ILS) dependant on role (delete as necessary)
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant)
• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
• Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
• Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents

Desirable

• Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP within Vascular
• Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
• Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
• Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP

Desirable

• Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to staff development and training
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC Registration
• Postgraduate Masters level module in relevant subject to this post or equivalent knowledge and skills accumulated through formal training and experiential learning
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Current Knowledge of evidence -base around discharge and intermediate care
• Up to date NHS policy initiatives, changes and developments

Desirable

• Masters degree in relevant Speciality

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience as a registered OT
• Experience of Operational line Management including appraisal
• OT Clinical Educator
• Participation in Clinical Audit & Practice Development
• Experience of managing change in complex operational environments
• Experience of the management of complex patients along the discharge and intermediate care pathways.
• Experience of working with the wider health and social care system

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional network
• Experience of working within a defined performance framework
• Experience of working in challenging performance programmes

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent team working skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - to include written, oral and presentation
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to act on own initiative, to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks for self and other.
• Ability to analyse complex problems, formulate solutions and implement sustainable change.
• Confident in working with a wide range of senior professionals
• Ability to motivate and engage wide range of individuals
• IT literate - interpretation of data and development /analysis of reports
• Understanding of stress and ability to help others to cope under pressure.
• Effective decision maker

Other factors

Essential

• Confident, assertive and able to articulate with clarity
• Calm and rational approach to situations where conflict may be likely
• Flexible and reliable approach to working practices

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria and that you have your managers approval to apply for the post ( funding in place until end March 2027).

Person Specification

Educational and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Short Specialist post registration training programmes

Desirable

• Masters Degree in relevant speciality

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration NHS experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working in the acute setting
• Experience of complex discharge planning
• Experience of working with patients with cognitive impairment or functional mental health conditions
• Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire core competencies in Occupational Therapy practice for medical, surgical and neurological conditions and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of the MCA and MH act
• Experience of assessing for and prescribing equipment

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional network
• Community experience
• Experience of working in challenging performance programmes
• Experience of assessing mental capacity
• Experience of working with bariatric patients

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field.
• Competency in occupational therapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
• Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
• Calm approach to changing work situations
• Ability to work flexibly across different wards and with different teams.
• Able to teach and motivate others
• Confidence to promote CTH values within MDT
• Assertiveness and confidence to have challenging conversations with patients and carers.
• Ability to promote the role of OT within discharge planning and the MDT
• Promote good working links with community services

Other Factors

Essential

• Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
• Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education/(GCSE maths and English at grade C) and above or equivalent NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience or willing to work towards L2 RSA/OCR or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT related qualification( CLAIT plus or ECDL) NVQ Customer Service L2 L2 Medical terminology Statutory and Mandatory training as per Health Board policy

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.

Desirable

• Experience of working in office environment. Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. Excellent Customer Service skills Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands. Ability to meet deadlines. Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications. Experience of using patient administration systems Experience of organising meetings/activity

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work to established policies, service level agreements and key performance indicators. Evidence of continual personal development Knowledge of secretarial role including progress chasing

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Organisations

Personal

Essential

• Good team working ethic Approachable/friendly Confident manner Reliable Develops own practice through reflection and learning Empathetic & Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Welsh Language speaker

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Sarn Lane, Bodellwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Boddelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scope of the Clinical Role

1. First point of contact for expert clinical assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting with MSK conditions in primary care. This will include patients who present with a range of complex musculoskeletal conditions and/or multiple pathologies and/or mental health and/or pain management needs and underlying pathologies/other primary conditions.

2. Use advanced clinical practice skills and clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive treatment and management support to patients who present with complex musculoskeletal conditions.

3. Work independently, without in-person day to day supervision, to assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for prioritising and managing a caseload of the PCNs Registered Patients whilst liaising with the Professional Lead where appropriate.

a. effective shared decision-making with a range of first line management options (appropriate for a patients level of activation).

b. assessing levels of Patient Activation to support a patients own level of knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their conditions, ensuring they are able to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of self-management interventions, particularly for those at low levels of activation.

c. agreeing with patients appropriate support for self-management through referral to rehabilitation focussed services and wider social prescribing as appropriate.

d. designing and implementing plans that facilitate behavioural change, optimise patients physical activity and mobility, support fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and reduce the need for pharmacological interventions.

e. utilisation of an exercise program platform for patients treatment programs with supportive SMS/emails.

5. Independently recognise where diagnostic tests including routine and specialist x-rays, MRI imaging, ultrasound scans and blood and other pathology tests are required. Interpret the results alongside traditional physiotherapeutic assessment techniques and non-clinical information to aid clinical diagnosis and decisions on potential treatment options/clinical interventions.

6. Be able to clinically justify referral into appropriate MSK pathways or community care spinal treatment service, rehabilitation services or secondary care services such as rheumatology, orthopaedics and neurology.

7. Use professional judgement and advanced clinical reasoning skills to make decisions about safe and effective patient care in unpredictable situations, including when there is incomplete/contradictory information.

8. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of physiotherapeutic interventions on existing conditions and treatment programmes e.g. podiatric treatment, drug therapies, etc. ensuring that physiotherapy interventions are integrated and supportive of the whole treatment aims promoting a holistic approach to condition management

9. Recognise potential underlying non-MSK related disease and conditions that present as MSK symptoms and to refer appropriately.

10. Work in partnership with the patient at all times to attain maximum participation in treatment programmes. This will include working with patients from diverse social background and cultures and understanding how this will affect treatment proposals and models.

11. Be accountable for decisions and actions via Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, supported by a professional culture of peer networking/review and engagement in evidence-based practice.

Service/Professional Leadership/Consultancy

12. Integrate the FCP role into the wider primary care team, proactively working with the primary care team to build robust relationships and practices where practicable by providing expert advice and source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions to specialist healthcare professionals and members of the primary care team, including advising GPs on management of MSK conditions.

13. Contribute to the development of referral guidelines for MSK and MSK related conditions from primary care to other NHS services that will direct referrals to other primary care services, community, secondary and tertiary [specialist] services through feedback to the MSK Professional Lead.

14. Work with the PCN team to support preventative strategies for local populations, patient groups and individuals.

15. Active engagement in annual development review processes and peer review, embracing evidence-based practice.

16. Contribute to monitoring and review of service standards for MSK primary care services through feedback back on the service of peers to MSK professional Lead if best practice has not been followed.

17. Participate in/support investigations into complaints and clinical errors/incidents when appropriate.

Education/Workforce & Self Development

18. Participate in developing education and training of specialist physiotherapists up-to post-graduate level to support the development of advanced clinical practice skills and knowledge within the wider physiotherapy workforce if mutually agreeable.

19. Provide ad hoc training and supervision, some of which maybe to postgraduate level, for specialist primary care professionals, including GPs in order for them to develop specialist MSK patient referral and management skills.

21. Provide and receive clinical supervision through supportive WhatsApp groups for the FCP service.

22. Maintain a professional portfolio of advanced clinical practice knowledge and skills through participation in internal and external development opportunities.

Research and Evaluation

23. Promote and lead the integration of evidence-based practice and national guidelines into own and local FCP MSK service practice.

24. Use expert knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and national frameworks to influence the development of FCP services within the primary care team.

25. Lead or participate in research and MDT research projects as appropriate. This may include participation in cross organisational research and audit programmes.

26. Present and disseminate research and clinical audit findings to the primary care team as required.

27. Use audit and research to develop and improve service guidelines, care protocols, delivery of triage services and referral pathways.

Communication/Building Networks

28. When opportunities present, take the lead in communicating and influencing across the PCN the benefits of the FCP role in primary care.

29. Promote and explain the FCP role and what it can deliver to a range of audiences including patient groups, individual patients and other primary care team members, including GPs and care navigation teams.

30. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and their carers. This will include explaining the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment choices available to manage multi-pathology and complex conditions. It will also involve communicating limitations on treatment outcomes and managing expectations.

This job description is not exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in the light of developing organisational and service needs and wherever possible change will follow consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc degree in Physiotherapy
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Can demonstrate working at Level 7 [within the ACP framework] capability in MSK related areas of practice or equivalent (such as advanced assessment diagnosis and treatment)
• Completion of recognised FCP qualification either signed off portfolio or HEI course.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Joint and Soft Tissue Injections
• Further MSc modules in MSK Conditions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of unsupervised independent diagnosis and management of varied MSK conditions
• Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized MSK treatment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP IT systems, Systm1 and EMIS, alongside prescribing data monitoring systems
• Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment

Desirable

• Experience of working within the primary care environment of MSK
• Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills

Analytical/Personal and Communication Skills

Essential

• Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
• Support individual patient care by an ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information
• Ability to communicate over the telephone and face to face as a physiotherapy professional
• Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated
• Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered

Desirable

• Experience of working within a primary care setting
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively.
• Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
• Confident in facilitating and challenging others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Street Lane Practice

Address

12 Devonshire Avenue

Leeds

LS8 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.streetlanepractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This is a generic band 5 staff nurse job description designed to reflect mental health services Trust-wide.

Individuals will be expected to:

To contribute to an integrated team of staff in providing a high quality of care and treatment both on an individual basis and with a purposeful group programme within a core facility.

Have an understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy mental health or learning disability services and the local service provision.

Be responsible and accountable for the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of treatment and care for defined service users within the pathway.

Utilise core nursing / specialist skills within the role of primary nurse.

Contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers.

Work in partnership with other teams within and outside of the organisation.

Oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.

Support the Management Team in carrying out their duties.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Workload Management

To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service

Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice

Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions

To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives

Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users

To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable

To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan

Communication

Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user

Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation

Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager

Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources

Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery

Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible

Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan

In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice

To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.

Desirable

• Relevant post basic qualifications.
• CBT/PSI.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Experience

Essential

• Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
• Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
• Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
• Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
• Clinical/Professional Supervision.

Desirable

• Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
• Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
• Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
• Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
• Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups.
• Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc.
• Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions.
• An awareness of the IMROC model.
• Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards.
• In addition to the core standards an ability to demonstrate the following role specific behaviours:
• Enthusiasm.
• Motivated to work in chosen speciality.
• Professionalism.
• Resourcefulness.
• Flexible attitude.
• Common sense approach.
• Initiative, tact and diplomacy.
• Positive self-image.
• Effective team member.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients.
• Reliable.

Training

Essential

• A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
• Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Huddersfield

HD1 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role

The postholder will be a senior member of the Regional Finance leadership team, and will:

• Develop relationships with NHS providers and systems, providing support, challenge and oversight to help them deliver sustainable financial and operational performance.
• Deliver expert financial advice to local and regional leaders, supporting decision-making across a broad range of complex and high-profile issues.
• Be responsible for financial planning, performance management and reporting across revenue, capital and cash, ensuring compliance with national policy and financial frameworks.
• Support organisations to develop and deliver robust financial recovery plans, productivity programmes and cost improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with senior operational, clinical and finance colleagues to develop solutions that improve delivery, value for money and outcomes
• Deliver NHS England's financial assurance and regulatory responsibilities, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and intervention where required.
• Identify, manage and mitigate financial risks, ensuring timely escalation and intervention where required.
• Act as a key link between national, regional and local teams, ensuring consistent implementation of financial policy, guidance and priorities.
• Represent NHS England at senior meetings, board-level discussions and external stakeholder forums.
• Be responsible for significant regional and national programmes that support service transformation, financial sustainability and improved value for money.
• Support the development, review and delivery of major capital programmes and business cases.
• Work across NHS England to identify and share learning, best practice and effective approaches

Full details are provided in the Job Description

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Professional finance qualification i.e. CCAB or CIMA, CPD compliant, with minimum 3 years senior financial management experience within large and complex organisation(s)
• Significant knowledge and understanding of NHS Financial regime, and it's application to planning and delivery of organisation and region financial positions in line with national targets and requirements
• Credible expert, providing evidence-based financial and business advice to senior leaders, influencing key strategic and operational delivery decisions
• Well developed analytical, business and influencing skills in operational planning, investment case development and review, financial planning, productivity and cost improvement
• Highly developed and effective communication, influencing, multi-professional working, and relationship-building abilities

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

NHS England

Address

North East and Yorkshire region office base (6 options)

North East and Yorkshire region office base (6 options)

LS14AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and community-based reviews for housebound and frail patients.
• Deliver long-term condition management (e.g. CHF, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
• Lead or support anticipatory / future care planning and end-of-life discussions where appropriate.
• Undertake Dementia and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) annual health checks in line with QOF and PCN specifications.
• Support delivery of Learning Disability (LD) health assessments.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider Integrated Neighbourhood Team (including nurses, AHPs, care coordinators and social prescribers).
• Work collaboratively with community and secondary care services to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the relevant IT systems.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical meetings, MDTs and case discussions.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives related to frailty and proactive care.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Adhere to GMC, CQC and safeguarding standards at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary care / community care
• Working with vulnerable or complex patients

Desirable

• Experience delivering LD or SMI health checks
• Anticipatory care / palliative care work

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered GP
• Eligible under ARRS within 2 years of CCT

Desirable

• Additional frailty or geriatrics training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-centred
• Reliable and well-organised
• Valid UK Driving licence and access to own vehicle for visits

Desirable

• Interest in service development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and empathy
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable

• Familiarity with NHS Long-Term Plan priorities (frailty, population health)
• Experience in MDT / integrated team settings
• Quality improvement or audit involvement

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

East Shore Partnership

Address

BRUNEL HEALTH NETWORK PCN LTD

Carlisle Road

Portsmouth

Hants

PO5 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.eastshorepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before you consider applying for this role, please ensure you read the attached applicant informationdocument and refer to NICE'spolicy on declaring and managing interests for NICE advisory committees.

Responsibilities:

Regularly attend Committee meetings (likely 10 per year) as well as occasional training.

Contribute to the panel deliberations from their own specialist knowledge whilst respecting input from non-specialists and lay persons.

Apply their own experience and judgement to the topics under discussion, rather than act as a representative of their organisation.

Work with the other members of the Committee and NICE staff to identify key issues and review evidence.

Work with other members of the Committee and NICE staff to formulate recommendations and comment on the evidence and on drafts of the guidance.

Agree the final recommendations and guidance.

Advise on implementation issues as required.

Ensure appropriate consideration of the implications of guidance for duties under equalities legislation. Follow agreed decision-making procedures and accept the collective decisions of the Committee.

Abide by NICEs code of conduct for Committee members including declarations of interest, and follow the Committees operational procedures.

Prepare for the Committee meetings by reading the substantive papers and by gathering any additional information on the proposed topics which may be helpful to the discussions.

Participate in review(s) of the functioning of the Committee and accept changes to the membership, remit, procedures, etc., of the Committee as a result.

Participate in induction training and other training which may be offered periodically.

Person Specification

Ability to contribute to the work of the committee

Essential

• Experience in health or social care (as appropriate), either as a practising health or social care professional, or working in or in association with the wider aspects of health or social care or the healthcare industries.
• Active registration with the appropriate professional body
• A license to practice
• An understanding of the social, political, economic and professional influences on NICE

Ability to understand and interpret multiple complex data sets

Essential

• Ability to gather data. analyse, critique and synthesise complex information, as evidenced by relevent experience and/or academic qualifications.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Essential

• Committment to eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality and an understanding of the issues of inequality in health, public health and social care settings.

Other

Essential

• Please state which post you are applying for.

Eligibility

Essential

• Are you happy to commit to work within the NICE equality scheme?
• Do you commit to keeping committee discussions confidential as needed?
• Do you have the time to commit to this committee's work? (This includes attending meetings, reading papers, commenting on draft documents, and other work as required)
• Have you worked, or do you work as a healthcare, social care or public health professional? If yes, please give details including profession, specialty and dates:
• Have you received a prison sentence or suspended sentence of 3 months or more in the last 5 years?
• Are you the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order?
• Have you been dismissed (except by redundancy) by any NHS or social care body?
• Have you had an earlier term of appointment with NICE terminated?
• Are you under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986?
• Have you been removed from trusteeship of a charity?
• Are you employed by the Department for Health and Social Care?
• Are you employed by NHS England's national commissioning functions?
• Are you appointed by NHS England as a National Clinical Director, National Specialty Lead, or Clinical Reference Group chair?

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

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

Virtual

Virtual

E20 1JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this varied role combines responsibility for all aspects of payroll processing with supporting finance administration, especially regarding the purchase ledger. The Payroll and Finance Officer is responsible for the full end-to-end payroll cycle for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accurate processing and record keeping, timely payments, and the fulfilment of all policy, procedural, reporting and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the postholder works with colleagues in the Finance team to ensure effective finance administration and management of the purchase ledger. This includes monitoring the Accounts email inbox, processing payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, and reporting. Success requires the postholder to work both on their own initiative, and collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the Finance team. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving payroll and pension regulations and best practice is key, as is the ability to provide accurate, timely and relevant insight and analysis

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of payroll from prior experience including PAYE/NIC, workplace
• pensions, statutory sick and maternity payments, P60s, P11Ds, P45s etc.
• Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll software
• Principles of accounting, inc. profit & loss, balance sheets and cash flow
• Understanding of nominal codes, journals, and double entry

Desirable

• n/a

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or equivalent
• qualification or professional experience.
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent qualification or
• professional experience.

Desirable

• n/a

Experience

Essential

• Exceptional level of numeracy
• High level of IT proficiency, comfortable with digital working as a default
• Microsoft Excel expertise
• Analytical skills and the ability to present information clearly
• Communications skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Time management and working under own initiative to meet deadlines
• Ability to explain complexity both verbally and in written form
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Desirable

• n/a

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

Hope House Children’s Hospices

Address

Nant Lane

Morda

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY10 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Providing accurate and efficient consultations to patients
• Support in the long-term condition management within the surgery (QoF)
• Applying dressings and treating wounds
• Providing health advice to their patients regarding their health conditions, as well as advice about fitness or diet according to government guidelines;
• Support public health and screening programmes including immunisations, vaccinations and cervical screening
• Review travel forms and administer travel vaccines and give travel advice to patients
• Keeping patient records up to date;
• Undertake all mandotaory training
• Working alongside and communicating regularly with practice GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in working in General Practice
• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience in working with vulnerable patients
• Experience in: chronic disease management, child immunisations, travel vaccines, cervical screening
• Highly organised, flexible and able to prioritise effectively
• You'll also be highly observant, able to assess patients and take responsibility for determining the best course of action.
• As with all nursing roles, communication skills, problem solving and good judgement are crucial.

Desirable

• Experienced in working in primary care
• Experienced in working in GP Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• You must have completed your School of Nursing training in becoming a Registered General Nurse level 1 & 2.

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Travel information and advice
• Cervical screening

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

Alderwood Medical Practice

Address

Longford Road

Cannock

Staffordshire

WS11 1QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Travel

Essential

• Community post so a car driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire would be highly preferable.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within Paediatrics is highly desirable.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Marks Hospital

112 St. Marks Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• ENB998 or equivalent
• Critical Care Qualification
• Commencement of ICU Steps Books

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to prioritise work
• Evidence of communication with patients and relatives

Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Grad Dip. Phys or BSc MCSP and SRP
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate qualification
• Substantial post-graduate experience or equivalent, including work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialities

Desirable

• Provide evidence on an up to-date CPD portfolio

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of the issues related to working in this specialty
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to teach skills and knowledge within both formal and informal environments
• Able to work collaboratively within the MDT Knowledge of Clinical Outcomes and Audit

Desirable

• Member of relevant special interest group
• Relevant Management and leadership experience
• Demonstrate previous experience of supervision and development of junior staff

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of the issues relating to service delivery
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Data Protection Act and how this impacts on day-to-day practice
• Demonstrate effective skills in interpretation of basic statistical reports related to activity

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all groups of staff in both oral and written form
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to give presentations

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a busy, challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to participate in the on call rota and/or weekend working rota

Desirable

• Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital, Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing high-quality medical services to our practice population and delivering an excellent standard of clinical care in line with the requirements of the GMS contract. They will uphold GMC standards for good medical practice and contribute to the effective management and ongoing development of the practice.

The successful candidate will lead by example, fostering a positive, collaborative working environment and maintaining strong professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Please refer to the full job description attached for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP
• GMC Registration
• On National Performers List
• Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
• MRCGP

Desirable

• Experience with SystmOne

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 Grange Medical Centre

Address

Woodside Surgery

High Street

Loftus

Saltburn by the sea

Cleveland

TS13 4HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMasters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• oNon-Medical Prescribing

Desirable

• oThoracic Ultrasound RCR Level 1 or equivalent e.g. Famus

Experience

Essential

• oUp to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
• oExperience of medical management of complex disease including respiratory/pleural disease

Desirable

• oTeaching and education of patients and 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

• To provide a high quality and largely autonomous and systematic service including consultancy, training and casework to a specified Family Help/Social Care Team, including one to one casework supervision, advice and support.
• To undertake highly specialist assessments, risk assessment and assessment for suitability for specialist psychological therapies with clients and their carers (as appropriate to the role).
• To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
• To be responsible for providing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• To provide at least one specialist evidence based psychological intervention as dictated by the needs of the service.
• To provide highly specialist consultation to members of the various teams in the area and beyond regarding formulation and psychological management of clients of those teams.
• To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to contribute to the more effective management of patients by teams.
• To be involved in the development and delivery of training within the Trust.
• To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Service.
• To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.
• To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the Family help team Manager and AWP CPI Supervisor, as appropriate to the needs of the service.
• To enter data as requested by the Trust in a timely manner.

MANAGEMENT

• Delegated caseload supervision.
• Represent the service at specialist meetings as requested.
• The co-ordination of small scale projects as requested.

PROFESSIONAL

• To fully observe the BPS (1996) Code of Conduct and the DCP Guidelines for the Professional Practice of Clinical Psychology (1995), or the equivalent for the professional body you are registered with To be HCPC registered, or registered with other equivalent regulatory body.
• To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, Clinical Psychology and Bristol City Council policies and procedures. Copies of Trust Policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or from your manager.
• To participate in local psychological therapy and psychology meetings and trust wide meetings as appropriate.
• To maintain and develop high standards of psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with other psychological therapists.
• To participate in an annual performance appraisal.
• To participate in clinical supervision.

SERVICE GOVERNANCE

• To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in Bristol City Council to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback.
• To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
• To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.
• To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

• To provide supervision for clinical psychology trainees, or other trainees from regional training courses and elsewhere as appropriate.
• To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to other staff in the Service Co-ordinator Team. This is to include support with client engagement, joint assessment, formulation of psychological problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by Service Co-ordinators.
• To contribute to the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care across service settings through providing teaching, training, consultation and supervision.
• To participate in peer supervision arrangements for psychological therapists in the area.
• To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop psychological skills for staff in the area.
• To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.
• To agree a plan of personal development with the line manager and professional lead for the service.
• Provide inclusive, compassionate and effective adult mental health leadership for your team by setting clear vision and direction.
• Develop a culture and environment in which members of staff are encouraged and supported to deliver high- quality services and are supported to innovate and improve services where appropriate.
• Encourage your team to feel able to raise concerns openly and safely.
• Promote equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment, ensuring that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour nationality ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
• Consider the individual needs of team members for a healthy work-life balance and think about how their needs can be supported by providing flexible ways of working.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Doctorate Level training in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology or equivalent professional qualification for other professions.
• Registered with the HCPC or other equivalent regulatory body.
• Post qualification and further specialist training in specified specialist intervention

Desirable

• Supervision Training

Expereince and Knowledge

Essential

• Care Co-ordination or equivalent role.
• Training others in MH services topics.
• Clinical supervision/consultation with other professionals.
• Evidence based therapeutic interventions with client group.
• Experience of risk assessment and management.
• Experience of working with a diverse population and the ability to consider issues of diversity, accessibility and equality of access to services.

Desirable

• Relevant R&D or clinical audit work post qualification.
• Experience of working with families, and particular mental health issues for this service user group.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively and successfully in a multi-disciplinary team environment across sectors and agencies
• Well organised with good administration skills
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Symes House

Peterson Square

Hartcliffe, Bristol

BS13 0BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)