Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of team work
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal Skills: o Excellent communicator (verbal and written) o Able to deal with conflict o Able to support and advise the team o Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice o Competent in organizing own workload and that of others Knowledge and Skills Essential Desirable Measure o Good problem solving abilities o Good time management o Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• NHS experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ward 18 Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for diagnostic procedures for example, venepuncture, blood pressure, height/weight, ECG and any specimens.
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• To advise patients on general health care and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
• To be responsible for chronic wound care as well as post-surgical wound care.
• To administer injections under an individualised prescription or PGD within training limits.
• To maintain the cold chain of vaccines. Including safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
• To administer immunisations for example, influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus and childhood immunisations.
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
• Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad
• Assist in providing minor-surgery sessions.
• Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Core Duties:

• To work independently and as part of a busy Nursing Department, to meet the needs of patients and service delivery.
• To be an active and integral member of the Nursing Team, attending team meetings and training sessions, supporting colleagues and working flexibly to cover annual leave or sickness.
• To act as chaperone if required/ requested by patients and colleagues.
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
• To assist in maintaining a safe environment for the clinical team, patients and co-workers, ensuring that all statutory and local regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, clinical waste management, infection control) are implemented and followed
• To ensure data is recorded accurately and timely onto patient records, with due regard for record management and patient confidentiality.
• To ensure data is accurately recorded and coded onto relevant templates and documentation associated with patient health care.
• To maintain and stock examination rooms and treatment rooms with agreed consumables and clinical equipment / instruments.
• To be aware of quality standards and targets as set out in NICE guidelines, NHS contracts, Quality and Outcomes Framework, etc., working to achieve these standards at all times.
• To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.
• To maintain annual registration with the NMC and other professional bodies (as required). To adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct.

The above constitute the main responsibilities of the post and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 years recent experience working in primary, community or hospital nursing experience, as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in managing long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Experience in childhood and adult immunisations
• Wound care and dressings
• Phlebotomy
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures
• Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Experience of working autonomously within professional scope of practice

Desirable

• Competence in cervical cytology
• Experience with chronic disease review templates and QOF
• Experience using primary care clinical systems (emis)

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Minimum of 1 years recent experience working in primary, community or hospital nursing experience.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in Primary Care Nursing
• Care of the Adult with Diabetes qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Preston Grove Medical Centre

Address

Preston Grove Medical Centre

Preston Grove

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice reception and administration team may include any or all the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the PST manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care, with commitment to follow-through of care plans and building effective working relationships.

Maintain and monitor the practice appointments system.

Process personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensure callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Direct visitors to the correct place, ensuring they sign the visitors book on arrival and departure.

Process repeat and acute prescription requests from patients, Pharmacies and online in accordance with practice guidelines.

Take details of home visits, record, action and pass on to the appropriate member of staff as per the Practice guidelines.

Deal with urgent phone calls as per Practice guidelines.

Register patients for on-line services.

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, plus processing and recording of information in accordance with Practice procedures.

Update patients personal details.

Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

Take in urine and other samples and deliver to the appropriate place.

Provide clerical assistance to Practice staff, including photocopying and scanning.

Deal appropriately with any forms handed in by patients.

Keep the reception and administration area tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Record blood pressure readings on the patients notes, dealing with any high readings as per Practice protocol.

Hand out any correspondence to the patients. Collect any money (cheque or cash) from patients for services provided, issuing receipts, and recording on the computer.

Provide an efficient scanning service.

Support the development of an effective patient navigation across the partnership

Triage calls, directing and signposting clients/ patients appropriately to relevant personnel/ services

Provide communication skills, with the ability to communicate in writing (letters and electronically) and verbally with a wide range of providers and users of services, including patients; carers; voluntary; social; primary and secondary care providers

Working with social prescribing have access to a directory of information about services to point and signpost patients to the most appropriate source of help, advice, and support.

Understand, and share health promotion information whilst using this information to support patients who might benefit from these services and to signpost accordingly.

Keep accurate records of all client/patient contacts, using the organisation databases and templates as directed, updating as necessary

Understand the common needs and safeguarding issues of vulnerable patient groups, including the elderly; housebound and those with long-term conditions, including physical and mental disabilities.

Supporting further development of care navigation across the partnership

Assist in the training of other colleagues where appropriate

To be noted:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in administration or relevant equivalent experience or qualification
• Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C or above
• I.T. Literate

Desirable

• RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment (face to face and via the telephone)
• Experience of working as a part of a team
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Use of electronic IT systems
• Polite telephone manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Ability to prioritise work
• Some experience of working in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role:

This is a specialist nursing post which enables the individual to be responsible for aspects of the provision of high-quality specialist nursing care to both inpatient and outpatients within the speciality and to provide expert advice and support for patients diagnosed the condition.

This post holder will act as an expert resource for both nursing and medical staff by providing advice, support and education through clinical practice evidence-based development.

There will be close liaison and appropriate referral between all relevant departments, the lead clinician and other services, including those provided by community teams.

The post holder will develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies.

They will facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/ improve the service. Experience of change management within this role is extremely desirable as service expansion will include establishing new patient pathways and services.

Experience from all areas of nursing will be considered but Interventional Radiology is a predominantly a procedural area and therefore theatre experience and excellent understanding of sterile procedures is essential.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be based in Medical Imaging, Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust-Eastern Services however there will be an expectation that the successful applicant will also oversee nursing provision at the Community Diagnostic Centre based at the nightingale hospital Exeter. Main duties of this role include:

• Supporting the wards to co-ordinate the care throughout the patients pathway whilst under the care of the specialist team, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care.
• Working with all wards to support the care of the patient whilst and inpatient.
• Liaising with the Hybrid theatre to ensure safe scheduling of procedures in line with nurse staffing.

The post holder will:

• Be a key member of, actively participate in, and work within the guidelines of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, as a key worker for patients with the specialist diagnosis.
• Provide appropriate written information for patients, relatives and hospital staff
• Provide psychological, social and cultural support to patients diagnosed with the relevant condition.

Working Pattern: Core hours of the service are Monday Friday 9-5 however other working arrangements may be considered. The Interventional Radiology service operates 24/7, 365 days a year with an on call service outside of 8:30 16:30. Participation in this cover is an expectation of the role.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Helen Brereton, Superintendent Radiographer Interventional Radiology Tel: 01392 40(2339) Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of NHS admin processes
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications
• Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Health and Safety
• Equality and diversity

Desirable

• Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures.
• Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems - As applicable to speciality

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.
• RSA II (or equivalent)

Desirable

• ECDL
• Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR)
• NVQ in Customer Care
• Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)
• Shorthand speeds of 80wpm
• European Computer Driving Licence

Further Training

Essential

• On the job training

Desirable

• Supervisory training
• Experience of managing health & safety issues

Experience

Essential

• Quality Customer Service
• Some experience providing required NHS knowledge and qualification equivalences if necessary

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff

Contractual

Essential

• Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton is Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for TMC and HH clinical support services. Specifically;

• Formulate and implement a business plan for TMC services in line with the strategic direction of Horder Healthcare (HH);
• Drive the commercial performance of the hospital against agreed business plan;
• Ensure that financial targets and key performance indicators are achieved;
• Ensure ongoing control of costs and efficient budgetary management;
• Establish a culture & process of continuous quality improvement such that TMC maintains a minimum Good CQC rating across all registered services and can demonstrate ongoing improvements in the overall patient experience;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners e.g. consultants, CCGs, NHS Trusts, GPs & PMI providers;
• Engage with potential new consultants, prior to presentation for practicing privileges to the MACs, ensuring they fit with the hospitals business needs & culture.
• Ensure processes in place to meet the medical Practitioner assurance framework and facilitate annual reviews with each Consultant
• Provide effective leadership of HH clinical support services, ensuring high quality, cost-effective services are delivered across all HH service areas;
• Ensure strong levels of employee engagement, providing visible leadership and direction to all hospital staff.

Person Specification

About You

Essential

• Have significant senior leadership experience within healthcare.
• Have experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Be able to demonstrate that you have been responsible for operational performance across multiple services.
• Have been financial accountability for large budgets.
• Demonstrate that you have delivered organisational change and transformation.
• Have worked effectively with Boards, Trustees and Executive Teams.
• Have managed organisational risk and governance.
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in healthcare management, business, leadership or a related discipline.
• Evidence of current registration of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Practice or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Leadership and management qualification (or equivalent senior leadership experience).
• Understanding of healthcare regulation, governance and quality standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial management and budgeting.

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

The McIndoe Centre

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams and in this role youll be supporting patients in the community setting.

This could mean providing care to patients in their homes or in a care home setting. [JR1] That means for this role you must have a full UK drivers licence with access to your own vehicle (with appropriate business insurance) as you will be travelling between patients homes during your shift to care for them.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

We currently have vacancies in the WEB area Woodbury, Exmouth & Budleigh.

These are permanent posts. Full time and part time applications are welcomed.

The team

Within Urgent Community Response, you will be travelling across a wide geographical area, primarily linked to an Exmouth Hospital base. You must demonstrate willingness and flexibility to work across multiple sites/localities as the need arises.

It is essential that you have a kind and caring nature, are patient and able to offer a friendly smile. You must feel comfortable working on your own supported by a team of professional colleagues.

Duties will include provision of personal care, clinical duties where delegated, monitoring the patients condition and working with health and social care professionals to ensure that patients are safe and well at home. You will need great interpersonal and communication skills and be able to connect with individuals with varying levels of understanding.

Successful candidates will have NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification/experience, and ideally have experience of working with older people in a community setting. You will also need to be competent with IT as electronic recording is an essential part of the role. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme including support to complete the National Care Certificate.

Please refer to the job description for further details of desirable attributes, skills and qualifications. You can download a copy by clicking on the link on the righthand side of this page.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document. Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.

Please note, previous applicants need not apply.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The service operates on a 7-day rota system between 0730-2200, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date: Friday 9th October 2026

For further information please contact: Lizzie Pickering, Support Worker Manager on 01395 282042 or [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 2JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scope of the Role

Act as the primary point of contact for patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions within primary care, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of presentations, including complex and undifferentiated conditions.

Deliver advanced clinical decision-making to support timely access to appropriate treatment, investigations and onward referral where required.

Facilitate effective communication and coordination across primary, community, acute, specialist and social care services to ensure seamless patient pathways.

Provide clinical leadership and management duties to support the development and delivery of high-quality MSK services across Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Promote understanding and demonstrate the value and impact of the FCP model on patient outcomes, service delivery and referral patterns.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare providers, partner organisations, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and patient groups.

Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, research and evaluation activities to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Monitor, evaluate and communicate service outcomes and performance measures to stakeholders and senior management teams.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide expert first-contact assessment, diagnosis and management for patients presenting with musculoskeletal symptoms and conditions.

Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills to manage patients with complex MSK presentations, multiple comorbidities, persistent pain and associated psychosocial factors.

Independently determine appropriate investigations, including diagnostic imaging and pathology tests, and interpret results to support clinical decision-making.

Manage a clinical caseload autonomously, maintaining accountability for all clinical decisions and interventions.

Identify and appropriately manage red flags, serious pathology and non-MSK conditions, ensuring effective safety-netting and escalation where required.

Refer patients appropriately to specialist services, including orthopaedics, rheumatology, neurology, pain services, rehabilitation services and other healthcare professionals.

Support patients to self-manage their conditions through education, rehabilitation and referral to community-based support services, including social prescribing opportunities.

Undertake advanced clinical interventions within scope of practice and competency, which may include non-medical prescribing and injection therapy where appropriately qualified.

Service Leadership, Professional Practice and Consultancy

Provide clinical leadership for the development and delivery of FCP and MSK services across the PCN.

Contribute to the strategic development, implementation and review of MSK pathways, referral guidance and models of care.

Promote integrated multidisciplinary working across primary, community and secondary care services.

Lead or contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, productivity and service efficiency.

Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and governance frameworks that promote quality, safety and effective risk management.

Monitor service performance against agreed objectives, standards and KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement where required.

Represent the FCP service at internal and external meetings, professional forums and system-wide initiatives.

Participate in the investigation and management of incidents, complaints and clinical governance matters as required.

Education and Workforce Development

Provide education, training and specialist advice to GPs, primary care professionals and multidisciplinary colleagues to support effective MSK assessment, referral and management.

Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship and professional development of FCPs and other healthcare professionals.

Maintain and demonstrate advanced clinical competence through continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Support workforce development initiatives by identifying skills gaps and contributing to workforce planning across the PCN and wider MSK workforce.

Communication and Partnership Working

Act as an ambassador for the FCP service, promoting the role and its benefits across primary care and wider healthcare systems.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive clinical information effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with clinicians, managers, commissioners and partner organisations to support integrated service delivery.

Influence and support service development through effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation and change management.

Contribute to the dissemination of service improvements, clinical outcomes and best practice across local, regional and national networks.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work with and influence other grades of staff and professions Ability to use own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work accurately under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve and think laterally.
• Good all-round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills.
• Knowledge of national guidance .
• Demonstrated commitment to CPD.
• Strict adherence to patient confidentiality legislation.
• Responds well to constructive feedback.
• Empathetic & sensitive to patients & members of staff.
• Deals with patients & staff with honesty & integrity.
• Ability to work flexibly and reliably.
• Ability to travel to study days/other work locations using own or public transport.

Desirable

• Ability to develop services in designated area.
• Teaching and tutoring skills.
• Ability to affect and manage change with an ability to motivate others.
• Team building skills.
• Ability to manage time, people, and resources to deliver outcomes.
• Identifies and manages risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Completion of an appropriate level 7 MSc in Advanced Clinical or Physiotherapy Practice or equivalent.

Desirable

• M-Level leadership module.
• Completion of M-level post-graduate non-medical prescribing course.
• Completion of M-level post-graduate Injection Therapy course.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in an Advanced practice role, or in an experienced senior role, working towards an Advanced Practice role, as a First Contact Practitioner, or in other MSK or Orthopaedic services.
• Evidence of managing patients with acute, chronic and complex MSK presentations holistically, with acknowledgement of comorbidities, medical health, mental health, pharmacological management and social environment.
• Evidence of an extensive role in the clinical education and supervision of less experienced staff, students, and assistants, including conducting appraisals
• Experience of and direct involvement in redesign within a service.
• Experience in delivering training and supervising others.
• Audit and/or practice research experience
• Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience of working through change in the workplace and recognition of the impact of change on behaviours and processes.

Desirable

• Project management
• Experience of policy, guideline, and service development
• Risk management
• Staff management

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

Quay Primary Healthcare CIC

Address

Unit 12 Guardian Point

Guardian Street

Warrington

WA5 1AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://quayhealthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More Detail About The Role:

We are recruiting Bank staff to Domestic Services. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic ward environment through the cleaning of patient areas, sanitary facilities, and patient equipment.

Why Join the EFM Bank?

• Flexible, adhoc shifts to suit your availability
• A chance to support vital NHS services
• Work as part of friendly, supportive teams

What Were Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible individuals
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team players who work well with others
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and departments

Working Pattern: Varied shifts available across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Rosina Northcott, Estates & Facilities Admin Team Leader on [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weekday and Weekend shifts available

Excellent day rate from £300

Ongoing sessions available

Part-time and Full-time roles available

Location: East Sussex

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1 year minimum of recent experience within an Anaesthetics Unit.
• Signed off as a competent ODP with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and assist with patient intubation.
• Able to take charge of trolley preparation and setup, including drugs, consumables etc.
• Able to reassure patients.
• Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
• Competent with Mallampati grading.
• Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.

Desirable

• A plus if you have more than 1 year of experience.

Experience

Essential

• 1 year minimum of recent experience within an Anaesthetics Unit.
• Signed off as a competent ODP with the ability to manage and participate in emergency situations and assist with patient intubation.
• Able to take charge of trolley preparation and setup, including drugs, consumables etc.
• Able to reassure patients.
• Ability to work in unfamiliar work environments, using initiative and experience.
• Competent with Mallampati grading.
• Identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.

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

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Southern

Railway Approach

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. The post holder will undertake the following duties and responsibilities with minimal guidance.

2. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that they meet all deadlines set by the Compliance Team Manager, Head of Service and Pensions Board.

3. The post holder will ensure on a daily basis that all of their work and time is logged and accounted within control logs that may be easily reported against and audited should the need arise.

4. The post holder will be responsible for providing management information in an accurate and timely manner to various parts of the business on a regular basis and on an ad-hoc basis should the need arise at the request of the business.

5. To undertake daily horizon sweeping and understand the impact of changes (draft and enacted) to NHS Pension Scheme regulations and over-riding pensions legislation.

6. The post holder must be able to undertake independent compliance reviews of all parts of NHS Pension Scheme administration for example (though not limited to) service delivery, payroll, technical and finance.

7. The post holder must be able to collate the outcome of independent compliance reviews into a compliance report for review by the compliance manager, which clearly sets out the outcome and findings of the reviews. Such reports should be issued in an accurate and timely manner.

8. The post holder must be able to make, collate and quantify recommendations for business improvement across all aspects of the compliance reviews.

9. The post holder must be able to correctly identify any areas, in which the business is none compliant, and collate and quantify those areas into time bound recommendations for rectification across all aspects of the compliance reviews.

10. To support compliance reviews the post holder will be faced with many different software packages. The post holder must be able to understand and interrogate, all varieties of different software used throughout NHS Pension Scheme administration.

11. Prior to undertaking an independent compliance review, the post holder, in relation to the specific topic and with minimal support must be able to independently: - Research and establish all the relevant pensions legislation, including all statutory guidance (e.g. The Pensions Regulators code of practices) to determine the over-riding statutory responsibilities, and Research and establish the relevant service level agreements to determine as to whether or not those agreements have been met, and Research and establish the process flow throughout administration to determine if the business has followed their established processes, and Research and establish the documentation attached to the subject matter to determine if the business has met both its statutory responsibilities and is compliant with NHS BSA writing guidelines, and Identify, understand and interrogate the relevant software.

12. In support of the Compliance Manager, the post holder will from time to time, deputise as necessary.

13. The post holder will attend both internal and, where necessary, external meetings with any external party, to facilitate and support ongoing independent compliance reviews.

14. The post holder will be responsible for their own objectives and in doing so will contribute towards meeting delivery of Compliance Team objectives through effective performance.

15. Work with peers to ensure delivery is seen as the overall team, not just the area of the individual.

16. To deliver a high level of personal productivity and accuracy over a range of objectives.

17. Is responsible for the training and mentoring of new and less experienced staff to ensure their performance is increased to allow them to achieve their performance goals.

18. Is a Public Sector Pension Scheme technical and administration expert and has knowledge of over-riding legislation.

19. To work autonomously to manage own workload and make decisions in own work area.

20. To contribute to service improvement through networking and building effective working relationships with colleagues and customers.

21. Demonstrates a commitment to develop flexible matrix working so that the broad base of skills and experience of all staff are utilised to maximum benefit for the individual, team and organisation.

22. Identifies personal training needs and works with Compliance Manager to establish personal objectives and contribute to their own ORO.

23. Will be required to work on any aspect of the Compliance objectives with minimal support to meet business priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE Grade C passes in a minimum of 5 subjects including English (or equivalent) and Maths plus equivalent work experience.

Desirable

• oDegree level or equivalent in Customer Service or Business Administration (or equivalent)
• oPensions Management Institute Diploma - Retirement Provision.

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to understand documented complex technical guidance issued by Secretary of State, Government Actuary Department, HMRC, HMT, DWP and Department of Health
• Ability to undertake independent compliance reviews on all aspects of NHS Pension Scheme Administration.
• Able to deliver excellent customer service whilst meeting deadlines and targets.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels and to a wide variety of audiences (colleagues, Scheme employers, Scheme members, Government Departments)
• Able to prioritise own workload and work on own initiative.
• Numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong time management and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to identify implications of actions
• Attention to detail
• Public Sector Pensions Administration working practices
• Proven ability of undertaking compliance reviews in a Public Sector Pension Scheme
• Proven ability to interpret complex pension legislation and to in turn understand and quantify the impact on NHS Pension Scheme administration
• Knowledge and understanding of UK over-riding pensions legislation and statutory guidance
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the Pensions Regulators codes of practice applicable to public sector pension schemes

Desirable

• Awareness of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Issues.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in wide range of public sector pensions administration activity.
• Significant experience of working in a heavily regulated environment.
• Able to independently follow clear instructions to carry out complex and varied tasks and calculations

Desirable

• Experience of drafting reports.
• Experience of undertaking pensions compliance reviews.
• Experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
• Experience of interrogating a variety of pensions software packages.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Business Services Authority

Address

Bickerstaff House, Bridge House, Stella House

Blackpool/Newcastle

FY1 3AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join the 5-star team at The McIndoe Centre, where exceptional care goes beyond clinical treatment. Were looking for a motivated and personable Senior Ward Host to be a key link between our patients and the catering teamensuring every meal is served with care, attention to detail, and a smile.

Youll play an essential role in creating a positive patient experience, from taking and delivering meal orders to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. As the friendly face of our catering service, youll also support the kitchen team during peak periods and help ensure our service runs smoothly from start to finish.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, professional environment where your work truly mattersand where theres plenty of room to grow and develop.

What Youll Be Doing

• Taking and communicating food and beverage orders for patients, visitors, and staff
• Aid production of front of house rota
• Leading the Front of House team, ensuring they are fully trained and this is maintained, conducting regular 121s
• Assist with preparing trays and trolleys for meal service based on specific dietary needs
• Ensure H&S / allergen processes are followed
• Supporting kitchen operations by serving, preparing cold dishes, and restocking service areas
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene, food safety, and customer satisfaction
• Attending training in food hygiene, allergen awareness, and health & safety
• Playing an active role in patient feedback and service improvement

As part of Horder Healthcare, youll be working in a vibrant, patient-focused environment where your contribution is genuinely valued. We offer:

• A competitive salary with enhanced evening pay
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, professional team culture
• Access to wellbeing resources and staff benefits

About you:

• Industry recognised qualification at NVQ level 2 or higher or at least 2 years experience within a similar role within the service industry.
• Food safety Level 2 (this will be provided by HH if needed)
• The ability to lead by example
• Flexibility with regards to shift patterns
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.
• A good knowledge of common allergies.
• Friendly and outgoing personality

Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 months, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 between Monday to Sunday

Shifts: 7am3pm / 11am7pm

Salary: £25,486.50 - £25,759.50 per annum

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Person Specification

Estates & Ancillary

Essential

• Industry recognised qualification at NVQ level 2 or higher or at least 2 years experience within a similar role within the service industry.
• Food safety Level 2 (this will be provided by HH if needed)
• The ability to lead by example
• Flexibility with regards to shift patterns
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.
• A good knowledge of common allergies.
• Friendly and outgoing personality

Desirable

• Food Safety Level 2 will be provided by Horder Healthcare if needed
• Experience in a hospital catering 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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

The McIndoe Centre

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Desirable

• Registered non-medical prescriber (or willingness to work towards this)
• Qualification in advanced clinical diagnostics and assessment
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Credentialling
• Formal leadership and management training
• Membership of the British Hepatology Pharmacy Group (BHPG)

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner
• Experience of directorate work including drug expenditure reporting, formulary management, DTC applications etc
• Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
• Experience of pharmacist co-ordinated discharge medication, patient medication history taking
• Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
• Experience of consultant-led ward rounds
• Experience of supervising and managing individual staff and a team
• Experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit
• Experience of being an educational and practice supervisor for students and trainee and junior pharmacists

Desirable

• Specialist clinical pharmacy experience in a relevant area
• Experience of acting as a designated prescribing practitioner and/or clinical supervisor
• Experience of using clinical audit and research to improve practice
• Experience of presenting at directorate or equivalent level
• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
• Experience in pharmacist-led clinics

Skills

Essential

• Clinical pharmacy skills at Diploma level
• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning and judgement
• Experience working with High Cost medications and utilising electronic funding systems, e.g. Blueteq
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, and the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate experience in mentorship and training skills
• Shows ability in problem solving
• Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team as necessary
• Ability to identify and prioritise clinical work and manage time effectively to work to agreed deadlines
• Professional manner

Desirable

• Experience of using an electronic patient record system
• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates a good core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology with a record of successful application in current post
• Demonstrates awareness of a commitment to Clinical Governance
• Demonstrable awareness of interface issues

Desirable

• Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
• Demonstrates a good core knowledge of drugs used in Hepatology

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ooPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists
• oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Skills

Essential

• oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD
• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc)
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences
• oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• oExperience of teaching, training and supervision
• oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf-motivated
• oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• oAble to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively
• oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

Alcester Road

citywide

B35 7QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of children based upon theappropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological datafrom a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychologicalassessment, self-reported measures, rating scales, direct and indirectstructured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, familymembers and others involved in the childs care.2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/ormanagement of a childs psychological problems. This is to be based upon anappropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employingmethods of proven efficiency, across the full range of care settings.3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions forchildren, carers, families and groups within and across teams. This wouldinvolve adjusting and refining psychological formulations and drawing upondifferent explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisionalhypotheses.4. To use highly developed specialist knowledge of a range of work proceduresand practices including that of SEND processes and education agenda.

See attached Job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ooPost graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oHCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral qualification, training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• oTraining in the supervision of doctoral level trainee psychologists
• oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Skills

Essential

• oHighly specialist skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometrics such as ADOS-2 and, or, ADI-R, intervention and management including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• oKnowledge of the presentation, assessment of and intervention with people with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties
• oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• oSkills and experience in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups, across agencies
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• oKnowledge of typical and atypical child development including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/ASD
• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, children with additional learning disabilities or difficulties etc)
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to children

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and individual and group-based treatment of children, including children with neurodevelopmental differences
• oExperience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• oExperience of liaison work with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• oExperience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• oExperience of teaching, training and supervision
• oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• oRelevant R&D or clinical audit work post-qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• oSelf-motivated
• oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• oAbility to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• oAble to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable

• oEvidence of strong leadership skills, the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence at a senior level with a supportive style whilst also able to take difficult decisions and act assertively
• oKeen to develop services in line with service, educational and research priorities with the service

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

citywide

5 Mill Pool Way

BIRMINGHAM

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specified Duties

• To provide and effective, polite and efficient point of contact to all patients and visitors to the Practice.

• To create and instil an atmosphere of calm, pleasant and peaceful surrounds. Maintain a positive attitude at all times. Smile when you answer the phone. Remember never say it is not my job to.

• Always say what you can do, not what you cannot do.

• Acknowledge and welcome the arrival of patients with a booked appointment at the front desk.

• Make future appointments and allocate appropriate same day appointments.

• Liaise with duty doctor via SystmOne any instructions regarding the processing of lists that are undertaken in line with the agreed procedure.

• Answer the telephone within 4 rings and ensure all messages are recorded in SystmOne and are dealt with or passed to the appropriate person for action.

• Deal with actions arising from the post when dealt with by the duty doctor.

• Deal with prescriptions requests and home visit requests as they come in, on the telephone and face to face.

• Make up a visit list each day and print out a patient summary relating to each person being visited.

• Exhibit willingness to train on new technology and updated systems, as required.

• Ensure all aspects of Health and safety are adhered to and breaches reported to Management.

• Flexibility when asked to cover shifts for holidays, sickness, absences remember you never know when you might need cover.

• Generally keeping the reception area, in fact all areas clean and tidy.

• Scan all post into SystmOne record as agreed. Ensure accurate data entry onto SystmOne according to protocols.

• Liaise with other Health Care professionals, as and when necessary to ensure relevant people are advised of developments, which affect patients under their care.

• To work in a manner that ensures the smooth running of the Practice.

• Receiving and receipting monies.

• Using email facilities as an internal communication tool.

• At the end of the day ensure all areas of reception are tidy in order to ensure easy accessibility for the cleaners.

• To ensure all areas are secure at night, all electrical equipment is switched off and that the building is secure when last to leave.

• Ensure phone lines are switched over to the preferred out of hours provider.

• Complete all tasks relevant to position.

• Complete and maintain targets as set out and agreed by the Practice Manager in annual appraisal.

• Read and adhere to all protocols.

• Work as a team
• Filing with accuracy
• Use alert/reminder templates
• Prescriptions pull out non-collected ones after 3 months
• Change patient names and addresses
• Stocking up clinical rooms
• Maintain security of the premises
• Maintain ultimate confidentiality

This job description is not exhaustive and therefore other duties may be asked of you by the clinic/management team if within your physical and educational capabilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and maths to GCSE standard.
• SystmOne Experience.

Desirable

• Use of Microsoft office/word.
• Use of Outlook.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a team player.
• Ability to provide good customer service.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working at a GP Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Bradford Moor Practice

Address

Barkerend Health Centre

Barkerend Rd

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD3 8QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake evidence based psychological assessments of children, including psychometric assessment, self-report measures, rating scales, direct structured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, family members and others involved in the childs support.
2. To assist in the formulation and development of childrens and families recommended support plans involving the psychological support and/or management of a childs difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
3. To assist in the coordination and running of pre and post assessment groups.
4. To work with other staff to assess children and review their histories, setting information and current presentation in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and support to the benefit of all children and families in the service, across all settings where support takes place.
6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
7. To communicate complex and sensitive information, including condition related information to children, families and staff within wider systems, as appropriate.
8. To record personally generated clinical observations and collect clinical data.
9. To work with clients with complex and emotive problems and be able to reflect on and contain own emotions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in psychology.
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to reach scheduled appointments across the city in a timely fashion.
• Ability to travel independently Trustwide

Desirable

• Ability to undertake planned out of hours clinical activities relevant to the provision of psychological care pathways

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of postgraduate work with children with mental health and physical health care needs.
• Relevant experience pertaining to an Assistant Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner.
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of children and families with neurodiverse presentations and mental health problems or other care needs.
• Understanding and experience of working in a multicultural context.
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a support context.
• Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis

Desirable

• High standard of report writing.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated.
• Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• Ability to manage under pressure; work to tight deadlines, evidencing excellent time management
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Citywide

Birmingham

B35 7QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Advertising date: 15th September 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 19th October 2026

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• First level Nursing Degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Intermediate Life Support
• ALS/ILS/ALERT course or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support (or working towards)
• Clinical assessment level 6 (or working towards)

Desirable

• Post reg qualification (Management of deteriorating patient or clinical examination/assessment and diagnostics) Level 6

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Research awareness and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
• Understanding key features of Clinical governance
• Liaise with MDT members
• Demonstrate organisational leadership skills
• Ability to organise/prioritise workload
• Relevant skills in relation to risk management
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of good sound clinical knowledge and judgement in acute situations
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Other

Essential

• Periods of strenuous activity EG Cardiac compressions
• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Continuous concentration as dealing with acute situations
• Decision making and time management in line with the deteriorating patient and escalation plan.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives
• May come into contact with Human bodily fluids
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture Competency
• Cannulation Competency
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent Interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Ability to de-escalate and escalate complex situations
• Ability to act as a change agent
• Computer literacy e.g., experience of electronic patient record

Desirable

• Porta Cath Competency
• Cortrack & Bridle Competency
• Arterial Blood Gas Competency

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using Trust standard templates in line with Trust policies & procedures.

To be skilled and experienced in the full range of administration practices, software programmes and specialised functional terms.

To be proficient with the knowledge of patient records management, including use of electronic patient record systems, supporting new users and directing them as necessary. To apply knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the clinical teams by completing non-routine tasks on a daily basis.

To operate the Trusts telephony systems.

To develop skills as necessary and attend mandatory training and maintain records as per Trust policy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good Standard of Education
• IT Skills equivalent to RSA3, NVQ3 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency of English Language
• Methodical organised approach to work with good attention to detail

Desirable

• Knowledge of trust ITT systems and software packages, including Mobius, Q-Flow, SystmOne etc.

Skills

Essential

• General Administration
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information

Desirable

• Proven experience of working in the NHS in a clerical role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Understanding clinical systems .

General administration tasks , including minute taking, Excel management, appointment booking, Answering telephone calls

Enhanced communications skills .

Day to Day organization of the team.

Ability to report on KPI's and auditing.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• IT skills equivalent to RSA2, NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• General Administration
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information
• Knowledge of Trust ITT Systems and Software Packages, including Mobius/Q-Flow/SystmOne

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing routine information non-clinical information relating to community appointment
• Methodical organised approach to work with good attention to details

Desirable

• Ability to engage with people at all levels (i.e. patients and clinicians
• Customer Focused with a calm and empathetic persona, good listener, patient and diplomatic

Additional qualities

Essential

• Ability to work across trust sites

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Crystal Centre

Puddingwood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details.

Note, As this is a new post, final JD and PS are subject to change.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Doctorate-level specialist knowledge across data science, health informatics, information governance, digital clinical systems and organisational transformation, acquired through a relevant doctoral qualification or through an equivalent combination of postgraduate study, advanced professional development, research, and substantial senior-level experience.
• 2.Highly developed knowledge of NHS policy, regulation, information standards, data architecture, programme governance and the application of these requirements across a large and complex healthcare organisation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of NHS performance management, information standards and reporting requirements.
• Extensive understanding of information governance, data protection and records management legislation.

Skills

Essential

• Proven experience of providing senior leadership to complex, large-scale data, digital or informatics transformation programmes, including benefits realisation, governance, risk management and organisational change
• Demonstrable experience of building effective partnerships with clinical, operational, digital and corporate leaders and with external system partners to deliver shared strategic objectives
• Significant senior leadership experience within NHS data, informatics, business intelligence or information governance environments

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Advertising date: 16th September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 12th October 2026

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of contiual professional development

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration.
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands.
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care.
• Ability to communicate distressing information.
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to support the clinical team by managing key administrative tasks that underpin safe, effective patient care. You will play a vital part in ensuring that patient information is processed accurately, workflows run smoothly, and clinicians are supported to focus on direct patient care.

A core element of the role is the triage and assessment of incoming patient clinical documents as part of the Document Assessment Team. This includes reviewing, categorising, and allocating clinical correspondence appropriately, ensuring urgent or safetycritical information is flagged and passed to the right clinician at the right time.

By combining strong administrative capability with an understanding of clinical priorities, you will help maintain continuity of care, improve safety, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelors degree in Biomedical, Biochemistry or related healthcare field

Desirable

• Previous experience in healthcare or lab environment
• Additional certifications in clinical data handling

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow protocols accurately
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Time management and multitasking

Behaviours

Essential

• Responsible and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt
• Proactive in identifying issues
• Team-oriented and collaborative

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

Penrose Health

Address

Kingfisher Medical Centre

London

London

SE8 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy.

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.

Explaining treatment procedures to patients.

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience of working with the general public
• Chaperone procedure
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to seek support
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience using SystmOne
• Experience with General Practice
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
• Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Spirometry
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• CHD
• Immunisations
• Ability to effectively support with basic wound care
• ECGs

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

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

The Grove

124-126 Park Grove

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This healthcare support worker apprenticeship at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills within an acute healthcare environment and become part of the Cellular Pathology Team. This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone with a desire to learn and develop skills with a view to beginning a career in Pathology and gain a Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support. Achieving this diploma will mean meeting requirements which include demonstration of practical skills, techniques and/or knowledge required to perform job role, meeting the apprenticeship standard and successfully completing an End Point Assessment.

Throughout the apprenticeship journey you will:

- be supported in the workplace by a mentor

- have a minimum of 6 hours per week off-the-job training to develop your learning

- be in regular contact with the Training Provider and the Apprenticeships and Careers Team

- have access to a virtual learning platform

- attend workshops where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share

The Apprentice will be expected to complete the apprenticeship within a 24-month timeframe. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to terminate employment if the training requirements as detailed above are not achieved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade 4 or above English
• GCSE Grade 4 or above Maths
• 2 Science based A levels or equivalent Level 3 Qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous Laboratory Experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to work under instruction

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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