Job description

Job responsibilities

In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs. As a senior therapist in a small team, you will support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered member of RCSLT

Desirable

• oMembership to appropriate CEN

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of student placements/ experience reflecting clinical caseload
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Awareness of prioritisation issues within client group
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups
• Ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Awareness of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral on to dysphagia team.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
• Strong interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate good organisational, analytical and reflection skills
• Is able to independently travel across the city, carrying all necessary equipment safely
• Evidence of collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bletchley Therapy Unit

Whalley Drive

Milton Keynes

MK3 6EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job description for more information

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide professional legal advice and representation on behalf of the Trust on issues, processes, legal claims/concerns/disputes/risk management, policy and procedures.

To represent the Trust in formal negotiations, legal proceedings, at courts, tribunals, or other venues, undertaking advocacy where appropriate.

To take and maintain detailed and accurate notes of meetings, such as court hearings, witness meetings, tribunals, case conferences and other key activities as appropriate.

To draft advice and formal legal documentation, such as formal legal correspondence witness statements, instructions to counsel and experts, agreements, contractual documentation, court documents and forms, or policies.

To work autonomously with responsibility for the day to day management of their own case load.

To work with the trust legal case and document management systems and processes, to securely create, store and share documents, to enter and maintain key information.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Governance department and others and contribute to the legal database.
• Provide in-house legal advice, training and support across the departments.
• Provide representation or support external insurer/panel firms in the conduct of ET claims).
• Initial review of FOI/SARS for disclosure.
• To assist the Asst Director of People Partnering in ensuring that all new ET claims are reviewed, that they provide sufficient information relating to the claims in accordance with the relevant Policies and that a file is created. Liaise with the Claimants solicitors to obtain sufficient information to ensure compliance.
• To identify any claims where there is a litigation risk and reporting these claims to the trust.
• Support with the management of complex and/or contentious cases by ensuring that all evidence is requested and obtained in a timely manner, escalating cases where responses are not forthcoming.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Law degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
• Relevant Legal Knowledge

Desirable

• A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx
• NHS/public sector background

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant employment law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice.
• Extensive experience in drafting documents
• An excellent understanding of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge of current NHS terms and conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of key issues within the NHS and/or other public sector organizations
• Extensive experience of reviewing large numbers of documents
• Defendant litigation/ experience in employment law
• Experience of making presentations to legal staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

350 Euston Road - Regents Place

London

NW1 3AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To thoroughly assess patients through subjective questioning, objective formal and informal assessment and analysis of information gathered.

2. To prioritise factors involved in a patients presenting condition through clinical reasoning based on knowledge of evidence-based practice, current professional opinion, the patients prognosis and other physical psychological and social issues.

3. To ensure high standards of clinical practice using evidence-based practice and national/local clinical guidelines.

4. To advise and teach the relevant carers/health workers to participate in on-going Speech & Language Therapy rehabilitation care or disability management programmes for clients, as appropriate.

5. To set goals for treatment with clients, families and carers, and ensure that care is client-centred and agreed by the client and/or their significant others.

6. To devise and manage a treatment plan individual to a clients presenting condition through, for example the use of functional rehabilitation, compensatory approaches, provision of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and feeding equipment, education and health promotion.

7. To act as an advocate on behalf of clients and carers by adopting a client-centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles within the local communities.

8. To ensure that the client and/or their carer have an understanding of treatment protocols and give informed consent to examination and treatment.

9. To ensure that the patient understands the clinical reasoning process and the management plan.

10. To modify the patients therapy treatment/management plan as appropriate following ongoing re-assessment and evaluation of progress.

11. To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision and guidance as necessary from senior staff. To successfully monitor, evaluate and review Speech & Language Therapy treatment/interventions within a multi-disciplinary framework and to modify as necessary taking a key worker role as indicated.

12. To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.

13. To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in inpatient and community environments (as required for swallow assessments).

14. To ensure that all documentation is accurate, contemporaneous and meets the documentation policy of the Trust.

15. To prescribe, delegate and monitor the work of rehabilitation assistants as required.

16. To manage clinical risk in own caseload and ensure that rehabilitation assistants and students comply e.g manual handling, risk assessment and local policy regarding lone working.

17. To contribute to the efficient, day-to-day, running of the team.

18. To maintain case notes and write reports outlining recommendations for discharge, independently or jointly with other professions. These are communicated to external agencies e.g. GPs, Consultants, Social Services.

1. To keep up to date with Speech & Language Therapy professional registration and clinical practice through CPD activities and be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD as required of the HCPC.

1. To develop a specialist knowledge base in rehabilitation and disability management, assessment, clinical reasoning and management skills.

1. To evaluate your practice through audit and outcome measures.

4. To access library services, medical databases and the Intranet to further develop clinical practice and service initiatives.

5. To develop links and communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken.

Management:

1. To ensure that accurate and evaluative records of patient care are maintained in accordance with the Trust/ Service/Speech & Language Therapy service policies.

1. To manage a clinical case load supported by senior staff.

1. To participate in the Trusts appraisal and supervision schemes and contribute to the appraisal of rehabilitation assistants and Speech & Language Therapists with support from senior staff.

4. To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents, incidents and complaints are reported to the line manager immediately and that appropriate action is taken following Trust and Service policies.

1. To supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and volunteers as required. To delegate administrative and clinical tasks appropriate to their competencies.

1. To comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

1. To attend and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

1. To mange own diary in respect of the teams priorities e.g. case load, in-service training, supervision and meetings.

1. To input and retrieve computerised information.

10. To participate in the collation of accurate statistics and reports required for monitoring and evaluating the service.

11. To be involved with the implementation of the teams clinical governance plan.

1. To use a variety of highly skilled verbal and non-verbal communication and tools to ensure that the client and their carer understands the relevant individual education and advice.

This includes clients:

• of a non-English speaking background
• requiring an interpreter
• with a hearing impairment
• with altered emotional states
• with a cognitive/learning/behavioural disability
• not understanding or accepting a clinical decision based on sound reasoning
• with communication deficits

1. To attend and actively participate in any relevant meetings and conferences as required.

1. To assist in managing conflict with support from senior colleagues reporting any incidents to the line manager.

1. To communicate closely with colleagues on all matters related to client care, service organisation and delivery.

1. To establish and maintain lines of communication within the Team, with service users and with acute, and community services/agencies, including voluntary services.

1. To communicate sensitive information in an understandable form to patients and their carers and enable client's co-operation in treatment. Part of this process must reflect on ensuring the client and/or their carer understands the clinical reasoning process and the management plan and gives informed consent to intervention.

1. To comply with the Trust and operational policy on all documentation.

1. To produce client reports and discharge summaries for G.P.s, social workers and referrers and to provide copies to clients following agreement.

Research and Development:

1. To participate in the evaluation of clinical practice.

2. To keep up-to-date in the developments in research and clinical practice, in the field ofrehabilitation, neurology, chronic conditions, older people and other related areas.

1. To participate actively in the in-service training and post-registration training programmes of the

service.

2. To act as professional practice educator for Speech & Language Therapy students.

3. To participate in education programmes for client groups / staff.

4. To comply with all mandatory training.

1. To perform such duties as may be considered necessary from time to time, appropriate to the grade.

1. To work at other sites in the Trust if required. This may include rotation with our secondary partners.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• State registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Professional registration with RCSLT
• Membership and/or involvement in national and/or local Clinical Excellence Networks

Sound post-registration experience working as band 5 or band 6, or equivalent in experience:

Essential

• Previous general experience to include the following: oNeurology oRehabilitation oCommunity working oOlder people/elderly rehab
• Experience of departmental duties

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with / supervising students

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership skills and working well within a team
• Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development
• Ability to reflect on practice
• Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork and working in teams
• Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects.
• Awareness of developments in NHS and health and social care service delivery.
• Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and national practice guidelines in relation to SLT.
• Knowledge and experience in a range of formal and informal assessment approaches for swallowing and communication, and ability to make a differential diagnosis
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate treatment approaches for the client group in order to formulate client specific treatment plans.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of Health and Safety
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time.
• Awareness of own limitations and learning needs and ability to seek supervision appropriately
• Good understanding of clinical governance principles
• Approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of SLT in community rehabilitation and disability management as well as the role of other professionals in MDT
• Skills in delivering presentations and training , including basic adaptations to presentation / training style for a range of audiences
• Knowledge of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising rehab assistants and support staff and students in training
• Knowledge of basic qualitative & quantitative approaches to audit and research
• Development and implementation of short term clinically based projects

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Pancras Hospital (office base) - with travel to patients across the borough of Camden

St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide highly specialist psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapeutic assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources

Formulate and implement plans for the formal treatment and/or management of the child/ young persons problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings

Be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, grounded in the principles and techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These will include long and short term interventions as appropriate to need

Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans

Provide highly specialist expertise, advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to children and young peoples formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• ACP-recognised pre-clinical training to Master's level (or equivalent).
• Post-graduate doctoral-level training in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at an ACP-accredited training school.
• To hold a professional registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
• Evidence of compliance with ACP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations
• Experience of working psychologically with children and young people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of skills in group work
• Experience of work with care-givers/families
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care

Desirable

• Experience of the application of clinical psychology or psychotherapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge, Skills and Professional Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for with children and young people with mental health presentations
• Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting
• Well-developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
• Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non-professional groups and assistants

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Valid drivers licence and the ability to drive to different bases

Desirable

• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus, Standing Way

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy intervention

To provide appropriate highly specialist intervention / assessment and evaluate outcomes.

To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children 0-19.

To facilitate relevant professionals/parents to carry out speech and language therapy programmes/strategies/advice

To monitor the effectiveness of speech and language therapy programmes/strategies/advice being delivered by other relevant professionals/parents and adjust as necessary

To make a differential diagnosis, including complex cases, on the basis of evidence from assessment.

To develop clear packages of care based on best practice and differential diagnosis and to use highly specialist clinical knowledge to inform case management.

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.

To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in own highly specialist clinical area.

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and supervisors and identify own strengths and development needs.

To manage caseload independently and to prioritise workload using highly specialist

To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek to resolve using highly developed negotiation skills, seeking further support from team leader if necessary

To ensure that children / young people, their families and schools / nurseries are involved in the planning and implementation of their care

To maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of children & their families, especially when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the childs difficulties and its implications.

To attend case conferences & core group meetings for children / young people on the caseload, where appropriate

To submit safeguarding reports to case conferences ad reviews

To record all concerns and discussions/supervision regarding safeguarding issues in Systmone clinical notes

To attend safeguarding supervision for all children / young people with a Child Protection Plan at least every 12 weeks

To provide safeguarding supervision (when trained) for team members on a rotational basis.

To work independently and to access clinical supervision sessions on a regular basis & actively contribute to own appraisal on an annual basis.

To collate evidence of professional development related to the RCSLT CPD log

To demonstrate highly developed negotiation skills across a range of issues and to negotiate with others around case management in highly complex cases.

To deal with complaints sensitively avoiding escalation where possible, and to inform the team leader in a timely fashion.

To communicate highly complex information from assessments and ongoing therapy to children / young people, families and other professionals.

To write outcome focused reports, and programmes/target sheets reflecting highly specialist knowledge which meet the needs of the child / young person

To support the development of, and adhere to, service plans and policies giving constructive feedback as appropriate.

To advise team leader on issues of service shortfall or pressure.

To assume delegated leadership responsibilities and tasks as requested by TL.

To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.

To report all incidents in a timely fashion and access learning following incident investigation outcomes & complaints. Attend training to complete incident investigations.

To support other team members in the reporting of incidents in a timely fashion

To work within legal frameworks including: SEND reforms e.g Statutory EHCP assessments, London safeguarding procedures and policies.

To attend, contribute to and present at Team and Departmental meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent (minimum of 2:2 or equivalent)
• oFurther training courses relevant to the post
• oAttendance at special interest group/ clinical excellence group
• oHealth and Care Professions Council licence to practice.
• o Registered member of relevant organisation eg Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and other relevant bodies
• o Successful completion of highly specialist/expert short courses including ASD, Education practice

Desirable

• oFirst class honours degree or equivalent
• oSuccessful completion of highly specialist advanced post graduate study at MSc or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive experience of working in a mainstream/special school as a therapist
• oTraining and experience of working with children with eating and swallowing difficulties
• oExperience of working within multidisciplinary /multi-agency team. Detailed knowledge of multi-disciplinary team approaches
• oExperience of managing/supervising more junior staff and students and participating in appraisal
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oExperience of assessing children using the ADOS assessment too
• oExperience of working with other agencies
• oManagement experience, undertaking delegated departmental duties at Band 6 level or above

Desirable

• oExperience of leading audits
• oParticipate in research / evaluation of practice Knowledge of basic qualitative & quantitative research approaches and of the key elements of writing a research protocol.
• oLeadership of and /or [participation in a special interest group across disciplines

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to prioritise and manage time effectively
• oAbility to mentor and support junior therapists and students promoting clinical excellence in self and others
• oAbility to clearly communicate assessment findings giving verbal and written reports that deliver complex information to carers, young people and other health professionals
• oKnowledge of advanced approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour , mental health needs or in high levels of distress
• oDemonstrate knowledge of standards of practice and guidelines e.g. HCPC Professional Conduct Guidelines
• oDemonstrate an awareness of current legislation and act in accordance e.g. Child protection
• oImplementation of national initiatives and legislation relating to Health and Social Care in relation to children with developmental concerns and disabilitie
• oAbility to be actively involve in development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
• oEvidence of knowledge of conditions likely to be encountered in Community Paediatrics and their impact on a child's functional abilities, independence and development e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Co-ordination Disorders, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Severe Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delay.
• oWorking knowledge and understanding of a highly specialist range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate the strengths and needs of young people (birth -19) who present with a wide range of needs (as relevant to professional discipline)

Other

Essential

• Be proficient in data management and information governance and comfortable with learning new clinical record keeping systems
• Demonstrate ability to analyse performance data and high quality performance reports
• Be computer literate with working knowledge and ability to use appropriate computer software

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodlands Centre

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and dedication to contribute to our dynamic and innovative team, we would be delighted to hear from you. We encourage all prospective applicants to review the attached Job Description (JD) and Person Specification (PS) for detailed information about the role and its requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality services while ensuring that patients, carers, and their families receive a positive and compassionate experience. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust's commitment to excellence by supporting the delivery of patient-centred care and maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports
• Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
• IT Skills: Able to maintain electronic patient records. Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing
• Nursing Skills: You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct
• Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care
• Mentor, teach and support others in the team
• Supervise others in the team
• Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working

Previous Experience

Essential

• You need previous experience of working in the community / mental health services either as a nurse, a student nurse or health care assistant.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staff
• Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treated
• Able and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselves
• Able and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals

Other

Essential

• Able to work efficiently in the community

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riverside Centre Mental Health

Pield Heath Road

London

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide visible and accessible leadership across the service, supporting a diverse workforce of clinical and non-clinical staff. You will be responsible for translating strategic and operational priorities into clear plans, maintaining effective governance and ensuring that the service delivers against its contractual, quality, performance and financial requirements.

Working collaboratively with clinical leaders and senior managers, you will contribute to business planning, service transformation and the development of innovative and sustainable models of care. You will also build strong relationships with GPs, primary care teams, commissioners, specialist mental health services, social care, employment services and voluntary-sector partners.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Providing effective operational leadership and management for Milton Keynes Talking Therapies.
• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary workforce, promoting staff wellbeing, development, engagement and high performance.
• Monitoring activity, outcomes, waiting times and other contractual and quality indicators.
• Analysing performance and financial information and developing improvement plans where required.
• Managing the services allocated financial resources, budget position, forecasting and efficiency requirements.
• Ensuring robust arrangements for clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management, audit and quality assurance.
• Overseeing recruitment, retention, appraisal, supervision, training and other workforce processes.
• Leading service improvement and change projects within agreed timescales and resources.
• Ensuring that complaints, incidents and identified risks are thoroughly investigated and that resulting actions are implemented.
• Promoting accessible, responsive and non-stigmatising services that reflect local needs.
• Representing the service at internal and external meetings.
• Deputising for the Service Manager when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
• Full driving license and use of a car for business purposes.

Desirable

• Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing health/social care services.
• Management of resources and good track record with change management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans.
• Experience of modernising services without additional resources.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders
• Ability to present information clearly.
• An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives.
• Able to hold professionals and peers to account.
• An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and nonclinical risks.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stantonbury Health Centre

Purbeck, Stantonbury

Milton Keynes

MK14 6BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence

Will complete mandatory and statutory training within the set timeframes, this will enable them to act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives

Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed

Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation and reflect advancing clinical practice

Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Working in accordance with corporate objectives

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner with the patient at the centre of all initiatives

Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act

Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies

Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Completed evidence based emergency course or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
• Knowledge of clinical governance and the necessity to report incidents
• Has previous knowledge and skills of identifying deteriorating patients

Experience

Essential

• 18 month experience as RGN
• worked within an Acute or Emeregency environment

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

Values Based Question

Essential

• How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway maritime hospital

Windmill road

Gillinghsm

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifictions

Essential

• NMC Qualification

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
• Post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of accountability and responsibility
• Knowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant area
• Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitation scope of professional practice
• Ability to function as part of the multi professional team
• Ability to assess the competence of others

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to recognise incorrect or ineffective practice
• Knowledge of holistic care
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written people at all levels

Key Skills

Essential

• Willingness to embrace change to meet the needs of a busy Trauma Orthopaedic Ward
• A desire to learn and develop new skills including skills specifically related to Trauma Orthopaedics

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
2. To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.
3. To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
4. Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Professional

1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of children and young people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
2. To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within appropriate frameworks such as the care programme approach.
3. To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimise and maintain the holistic needs of children and young people with a range of emotional and mental health needs.
4. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of children and young people in accordance with the service Operational Policy and participates in the in hours Single point of Access rota.
5. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
6. To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of any medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification and / or role )

Education

1. Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
2. To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
3. To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
4. To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

For full band 5 and band 6 job descriptions, please see attached supporting documents.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
• BAND 6:
• First level registered qualification, such as :
• RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Expectation to work toward Practice Educator
• BAND 6:
• Post qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy)
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Training

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Relevant Post basic qualification and training

Experience

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• BAND 6:
• Comprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s.
• An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s.
• Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers.
• Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s.
• Experience of working with universal service professionals.
• Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
• Experience of working
• holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing
• BAND 6:
• Experience of working in universal services.
• Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS.
• Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team.
• Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity
• Experience of delivering training to others

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
• BAND 6:
• Assessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to manage own caseload
• Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments.
• IT skills.
• Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.

Desirable

• BAND 5:
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment

Physical Attributes

Essential

• BAND 5 and BAND 6:
• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• BAND 5:
• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Motivated and resourceful
• Professional attitude
• BAND 6:
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post
• Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client
• Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities
• Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services
• Ability to manage crisis situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Wakefield

WF1 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reception

• Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate

• Meet, greet and book in patients visiting the practice and to act as a first point of contact

• To facilitate patients accessing the clinical care provided by the practice.

• Manage the flow of patients at reception for appointments, prescriptions or queries

• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, and ensure procedures are completed

• Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payments and issue receipts

• Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors

• Enter requests for home visits into visit book stating time received and including all relevant information and where necessary refer to the duty doctor

• Ensure that requests for prescriptions are forwarded to the prescription clerk or Duty Doctor as appropriate

• Action requests for ambulance transportation and enter details in appropriate forms

• Ensure all calls and appointment bookings are managed appropriately and in line with practice protocols

• Ensure reception, waiting area and own workstation are kept neat and tidy

• Support GPs and the wider clinical team in providing care

• Receiving and handling specimens from patients, ensuring they are processed and recorded appropriately whilst observing H&S regulations

• Processing tasks daily and dealing with urgent tasks as soon as they arrive.

• Accessing practice emails; distributing and actioning them as appropriate

• Processing new patient registrations

Management of appointment system

• Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems in advance for each consulting session

• Making appointments by processing appointment requests for that day, future appointments from patients in person and on the telephone.

Start and end of day procedures

• Open up premises at the start of day, set alarm to day function and make all necessary preparation to receive patients

• Secure premises at end of day, ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights off and alarm is activated

Administration

• To have a thorough knowledge of all practice policies, procedures and protocols, ensuring we work in accordance with these

• Provide administrative support for clinical staff.

• Scanning/Distribution/Filing of patient/hospital/external agency correspondence as necessary.

• Opening and distribution or practice post

• To send letters to patients as necessary

• Updating patient details i.e. Change of address, telephone numbers etc.

Miscellaneous

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

• An ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests

• Excellent communication skills and courteous manner

• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Surgery, Stuart Road

Address

Stuart Road

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the option to join the General Physician on-call rota (1 in 16) for non-selected acute take. This consists of post-take ward rounds in the morning and then post-take ward rounds mid-day & evening.

A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal meeting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Recognised Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent).
• MRCP (UK or Ireland) or equivalent.
• CCT in Respiratory & General (Internal) Medicine or be eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date.

Desirable

• Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD, PhD.

Experience

Essential

• Full and independent management of clinical patient workload.

Desirable

• Level 1 competent in Pleural Ultrasound
• Sub specialist interest: COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Nodules, Thoracic Cancer, NIV, Sleep, Pulmonary Hypertension

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Involvement and understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to teach and support learning activities of medical undergraduates, junior medical, nursing, technical and other clinical staff.

Research

Essential

• Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research.

Desirable

• To have published clinical work in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
• Awareness of current general medical practices.
• Computer-literate in office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
• Ability to use internet applications (Web and E-mail)

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT-based patient information systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management.

Occupational Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about community mental health care with older adults.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working.
• Understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
• Good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
• Experience of supervising other staff.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of community services in the local area.
• Awareness of National and local policy concerning mental health guidance.
• Experience of conducting clinical audit and presenting the resulting analyse.
• Experience of supervising students on placements.

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

• IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and commitment to work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
• Ability to travel around the local area to undertake home visits and visits to hospital and non-hospital sites, and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.
• Car driver with own car available to use for work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Older Adult CMHT North and West

Unit 5 Des Roches Sq

Witney

OX28 4BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service within the Trusts corporate Executive office function to allocated Executive director(s).Executive Assistants work closely with the Executive Officer Manager who supports the Chief Executive and Chair of the Trust. The role is professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs who coordinates the work of the Executive office function with the Corporate Governance team (supporting the board and board committee and work of Non-Executive Directors).Flexible working is available, but the role requires in-person attendance at different Trust sites on a frequent basis.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working as an EA working to senior leaders

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in healthcare corporate environments

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of effective time management and working to deadlines

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Training

Desirable

• Training like project management or the equivalent

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of healthcare organisations

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road,

Oxford,

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Eduation/Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalent
• Takes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolio
• Uses reflective practice for personal and professional development

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice
• Experience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
• Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
• Experience of undertaking structured medicine reviews
• Experience of training and tutoring in a hospital setting
• Experience of audit techniques
• Experience in supervising a team / service

Desirable

• Primary care experience including Community Services / Experience of line management / Experience of project management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS and political environment
• Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
• Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Excellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to provide succinct and objective advice
• Flexibility in approach to meet service needs and ability to support complex changes
• Innovative thinker and 'can do' approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of interface issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Parsons Green Health Centre

5-7 Parsons Green, Fulham

London

SW6 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths pass or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Administration or equivalent practical knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a hospital or busy office environment.
• Significant experience in difficult patient situations.
• Customer care experience

Desirable

• Call centre experience
• Previous booking experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and in writing
• Excellent customer service skills and evidence of dealing with telephones and meeting targets
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to escalate any issues as necessary
• Logical thinker, able to reason, analyse situations effectively and deal with a multitude of queries

Desirable

• Knowledge of current NHS issues relating to the Referral To Treatment targets waiting lists and the Trust Access Policy
• Knowledge of medical terminology

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Ave

Ascot

SL5 7GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Dysphagia competent

Desirable

• Registration with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of further study e.g. postgraduate degree, short courses relating to community setting

Experience

Essential

• Management of neurological and long term conditions
• Assessment & treatment of complex clients with speech, language, communication needs and dysphagia
• Working with carers & MDT
• Writing reports and maintaining case notes
• Delivering and evaluating training
• Management of own caseload
• Applying the principals of research methodology through clinical audit
• Developing reflective clinical practice in self

Desirable

• Member of a relevant CEN
• Experience of working in acute and community settings as well as in nursing homes.
• LSVT training
• Experience of supervising junior members of staff

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of assessment tools relating the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relating to the neurological/community client group with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills.
• Good organisation skills
• Able to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure
• Demonstration of good analytical and reflection skills

Other

Desirable

• As this is a community-based role, having a driving license is desirable to this 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).

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Willesden Centre for Health and Care

Robson Avenue

Willesden

NW10 3RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the recruitment and workload of Admin Staff.

To ensure all Admin Staff undergo Mandatory Training and participate inPerformance Appraisals.

Monitor Departmental Budget (Trust)

Check clinical lists.

Attending Team Managers Meetings.

Undertake Sickness / Holiday Returns of Admin Staff.

Maintaining Spread sheets and other identified databases. Typing ofreports and correspondence.

Training Admin Staff in use of hospital Computer Systems.Requisition goods and supplies.

Collating information and statistics for Senior Manager and TeamManagers.

Take responsibility for day to day maintenance within the Department -Support Cancer/RTT targets for the department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA level 3 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration/equivalent
• Introduction and Intermediate Level Word, Excel and Access Certificates

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in managing a Team of Staff
• Extensive experience administrative / clerical gained in a busy office environment
• NHS experience
• Experience of using Hospital IT systems
• Experience of working in a Customer / patient focused environment
• Recent experience to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Experience of independently managing a varied workload to meet demanding deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

• Finance Management - Knowledge of NHS budgetary / financial procedures.
• Knowledge of budgetary / financial systems
• Understanding of the requirements of Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships internally and externally
• Ability to organise own work and to demonstrate initiative required to ensure all tasks are complete
• Ability to undertake training of Admin Staff within the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective day to day management of the clerical and secretarial functions within the directorate, including the management of rotas, ensuring the provision of a quality service that is properly integrated to meet directorate and service requirement, remaining within set financial budgetallocations and ensure adequate cover at all times.

To assist the Clinical Lead and the Operational Management Team with Directorate issues asappropriate, including those relating to medical staff e.g. management of all leave using local area processes, as well as undertake return to work interviews in line with the organisational policies.

Inducting rotational medics into the department and the three Diabetes & Endocrinology wards at 4 points during the year (February, April, August, December) ensuringcollaborate working with the medical complianc team to fill any rotational gaps.

Ensuring medics meet their training requirements for your area establish what their training needs are with consultant supervisor support, clinics, and plan sessions within the rotas as needed.

Arranging IT training accounts for new starters including medics and admin team

Backfill medical gaps within your area once notified by medical compliance and ensuring you liase with ASM and GSM for approval.

Liasing with medical roster regarding medics rotas and ensuring all rota clashes are identified before the start of the rotations

Ensuring all ward rotas covering ward 20,21 and 25 are safely staffed with medics. Liasing with the Clinical Lead regarding oncall gaps to ensure advanced cover.

Review 52 week + 18 week PTL validation weekly. Managing waiting times for new and follow up patients, ensuring effective utilisation of clinic slots tomeet RTT targets in conjunction with following the trust access policy. Conducting Appraisals for administrative staff

Ensuring mandatory training for your area is kept up to trust target

Conducting return to work meetings with staff in conjunction with the trust sickness/absence policy

Ordering stationary via the Oracle system or NHS supply chain and raising receipts as and when needed.

Competent in using a range of system platforms notably, Allocate, IPM, ADT, ICE, EPRO, Cohort, Greenlight, ESR, ERS, EPOC, PENS, Oracle,Cloud, LIGHT, and Appraisal system.

Ensure arrangements in place to co-ordinate Consultant, Middle Grade and Junior medical staff leave,

study leave and teaching sessions and ensure locum cover in place for sickness absence whererequired.

Preparation and circulation of Consultant, Registrar, IMT-F1 staff on-call rotawhere required, and follow up day-to-day queries regarding rotas.

To liaise with the Trust Medical Staffing Manger in order to support medical staffing within the Divisionof Medicine where possible.

Assist with induction of medical staff, production and distribution of induction packs.

To support the Clinical Lead and the Operational Management Team in developing new ways ofworking, re-evaluate admin processes and the workforce to ensure practices which are consistent withthe Trusts Service Improvement Strategy.

To ensure that an effective system of communication exists with clerical, secretarial and all other staffwithin the directorate, with other internal directorates/departments and external agencies and to ensurethe appropriate flow of information with adherence to the Caldicott principles

Organise various meetings with agendas on behalf of the directorate i.e Governance, S&G for admin team, attend, take and transcribe minutes of these meetings.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Finance Management - Knowledge of NHS budgetary / financial procedures
• Knowledge of budgetary / financial systems
• Understanding of the requirements of Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in managing a Team of Staff
• Extensive experience administrative / clerical gained in a busy office environment
• NHS experience
• Experience of using Hospital IT systems
• Experience of working in a Customer / patient focused environment
• Recent experience to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Experience of independently managing a varied workload to meet demanding deadlines

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA level 3 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration/equivalent
• Introduction and Intermediate Level Word, Excel and Access Certificates

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships internally and externally
• Ability to organise own work and to demonstrate initiative required to ensure all tasks are complete
• Ability to undertake training of Admin Staff within the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and maintain an efficient and effective administrative service.

Routine duties include; answering telephone enquiries, updating computer databases, filing, case note requests and preparation.

Dealing effectively with mail, redirecting where necessary. Prioritise and organise own workload daily.

Suggest changes in practice to local systems and processes to ensure that the service is as efficient and effective as possible.

Undertake reception duties, greeting and registering patients and answering the telephone.

Deal efficiently with all hospital staff and visitors. Maintain professional standards in appearance, behaviour and punctuality.

Assist in training and supervision of new members of staff, whilst carrying out ones own duties.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good basic numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate at all levels
• Should be able to present data and information in a useful and understandable format.
• Have good negotiation skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• A good working knowledge of computers and software packages/ECDL
• Understanding of a broad range of administrative processes
• Able to demonstrate and understanding of a wide range of local hospitals systems/ processes and policies

Experience

Essential

• Have demonstrable experience and knowledge of service improvement systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• RSAII or equivalent

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 9AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.Assist with clerical support in the day to day running of the office area toensure Service provision is met.2. Responsible for maintaining accurate filing system, case notes andother relevant documentation.3. To deal, as appropriate, with enquiries from staff, members of the publicin person and by telephone, and visitors to the Service.4. Assist with photocopying duties as necessary.5. Receive goods deliveries to the Service, signing appropriatedocumentation.6. To provide reception support, as and when required, including receivingand admission of clients to the service and assisting with enquiries.7. To be responsible for maintaining the administration and storage ofdata, in accordance with local policies and procedures.8. To take responsibility for good housekeeping in the Office / Reception /Waiting area, ensuring they are kept clean and tidy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Computer / typing skills RSA2/equivalent
• GCSE/Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with confidential matters
• Experience of working in a busy office

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of issues around confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent Customer Care Skills

Desirable

• Ability to use Word / Excel

Other

Essential

• Ability to adapt and a flexible approach to change

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All sites, AUH, RLH, BGH

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the desire to volunteer in a patient focussed environment. You will also need to have good organisational skills, with the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with people face to face.

Applicants must be age 18 years and over as we require our volunteer workforce to represent the demographics and reflect the population we serve within the Bolton area, so we have a restriction of a 10 mile radius.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Communication

Desirable

• Friendly

Personal Ability

Essential

• Flexible

Desirable

• Solo and Team Working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good basic education
• Experience in caring for haematology patients or acutely unwell patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to develop own practice
• Cannulation, phlebotomy

Desirable

• Venesection skills

personal

Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Nursing
• Teaching and Assessing Certificate

Desirable

• Degree or working towards

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Support Secretary to join our small administrative team in this busy, friendly department.We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person with a mature, responsible and flexible outlook, you will be required to cover other sites. Previous experience as a support Secretary with audio-typing skills is essential. You will have a caring and courteous manner and enjoy working with and meeting people. You will also be able to work unsupervised and display initiative, whilst being aware of team membership.You will be responsible for typing clinical and administrative letters and other correspondence, answering telephone enquiries and dealing with patients from clinic when referred and taking minutes for management meetings. For further details / informal visits contact:

Anita Brislen, Assistant CBM for Therapies - 0151 529 3340

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalen
• RSA/OCR Level II or equivalent
• Word Processing/Audio typing Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and secretarial procedures

Experience

Essential

• Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
• Experience working in an NHS office environment

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Self motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Manage/prioritise own workload
• Ability to accurately maintain computerise and manual filing/documentation system
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• Ability and willingness to undertake further training as required

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal PAS system
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Time management skills
• Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Able to adopt flexible approach when required
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RLH/BGH and UHA

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To demonstrate perspective taking when dealing with patients, customers and fellow staff alike so that all views are understood and considered

To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care.

Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.

Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.

Participate in the out of hours shift rota as required.

The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines.

To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.

To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Putting patients first
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Able to work well in a complex team
• Up-to-date technical knowledge
• Ability to make decisions
• Interest and willingness in teaching/training
• Punctual
• Ability to make decisions

Desirable

• Member of SOR
• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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