Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues

Desirable

• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding Roles and Responsibilities.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to carry out manual handling activities
• To contribute to policy and service development in order to redesign services in response to national and local agenda
• To continue to work in emotional stressful situations (e.g. Palliative Care) providing psychological support to patients, carers and colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
• Current CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• Post registration study
• Involvement in research/audit and training

Training

Desirable

• Formal Mentor qualification Clinical Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration broad clinical experience as a band 5 (or equivalent) Occupational Therapist oPrevious community experience
• Experience of working with older adults.
• Previous community experience

Desirable

• Experience of working and supervising Assistants

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of relevant national and local policy and integrated working.
• Understanding of long-term conditions agenda.

Desirable

• Member of Special Interest group
• Able to educate and manage assistants

Skills

Essential

• Basic IT Skills
• Good prioritisation and organisation.
• Effective team player
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service/locality, potentially working from different bases according to the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Proven Leadership skills
• Effective Discharge planning skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Able to work flexibly over seven days

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rushcliffe Community Therapy Team, West Bridgford Health Centre

97 Musters Road

West Bridgford

NG2 7PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends.There is a 1:8 on call week alternating day cover with a colleague.

All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.

Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.

The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.

Person Specification

ATTAINMENTS

Essential

• Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
• FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation

Desirable

• Evidence of recent publications/ research
• Higher degree

TRAINING

Essential

• Recognised higher professional training
• Subspecialty interest in Upper Limb
• Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
• Fellowship trained

Desirable

• ATLS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent

Desirable

• Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is innovative and flexible and expectations are that staff will work shifts to provide a seven day service working between 8 am and 9 pm.

In return we will provide:

• Opportunities of developing and sharing your skills across all Early Intervention.
• Opportunities for involvement in service development.
• Regular supervision, appraisals, and in-service training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience or evidence of completion of in house further opportunities programme
• English and Maths GCSE/Good standard of education

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in delivering direct patient care in a health or social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Awareness of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
• Awareness of responsibilities related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and children

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates awareness of the needs of individuals' minority groups

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Car driver.
• Ability to work Flexible hours eg Weekends / Bank Holidays

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

EICT SOUTH - Kenrick Centre

Kenrick Centre Mill Farm Road

Birmingham

B17 0QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or A Level (incl GCSE Maths and English) or equivalent

Desirable

• Studying for a Full Professional Qualification
• AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Use of computerised systems

Desirable

• Management accounts experience
• Awareness of Current NHS Trust financial regime in relation to Financial Management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• The Ability to analyse and interpret basic performance and financial information
• IT skills, particularly with Excel
• The ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich/Colchester Hospital

Ipswich/Colchester

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification.

• Supporting the preparation of monthly reporting and year-end statutory accounts.
• Completing and preparing balance sheet and payroll control reconciliations for review and sign-off.
• Providing evidence and support for internal and external audit.
• Supporting VAT calculations and queries, including liaison with VAT advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable, including raising sales orders, setting up customers and supporting debt management.
• Supporting Accounts Payable, including creditor reconciliations, supplier invoice queries and payment performance reporting.
• Helping complete Agreement of Balances returns and other NHS/DHSC reporting requirements.
• Supporting the administration of charitable funds, including payments, acknowledgements and cashbook updates.
• Maintaining and supporting use of the financial ledger and finance systems, including user access and process documentation.
• Responding to finance-related queries, including FOI requests and supplier emails via the Treasury mailbox.
• Supporting counter fraud work, including National Fraud Initiative queries and escalation where needed

• Contributing to financial planning, budget setting, financial governance, process improvement and service development.

  In short, the role is about helping keep the Trusts financial records accurate, controlled, timely and compliant, while providing practical support to colleagues across finance and the wider organisation.

Person Specification

Learning

Essential

• Studying or Educated to Level 4 (e.g. AAT) or equivalent finance experience
• Evidence of CPD (Courses etc.)

Desirable

• Studying towards CCAB Accountancy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of financial accounting (including AP and AR), reporting and control reconciliations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Desirable

• Experience of Ambulance Trusts service.
• Use of SBS Oracle

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

SECamb

Address

Headquarters, Crawley

Nexus House

Crawley

RH10 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Specialist Clinical Fellow in the Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to be involved (along with more senior staff) in the initial resuscitation of seriously ill or injured patients to include investigations, and any practical procedures that may be necessary. Also, you will provide care to those with less serious conditions.

You will participate in a 24-hour rota with our other doctors, on a full shift pattern of work. You will obviously be expected to keep yourself fully up to date with the relevant areas of practice. The rota has been redesigned to optimize the work life balance and to provide designated time for clinical and non-clinical administration.

Applicants must have completed the Foundation Training programme and must have worked a minimum of 24 months as a Doctor in the NHS.

Full GMC registration at the time of submission of application is essential.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum 7 years of Emergency Medicine Experience post graduation from medical school.
• Experience working as a Doctor in the UK

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Full GMC at the time of application
• MRCEM completed or Primary and Intermediate FRCEM
• Additional life support courses (ATLS, APLS or equivalent) (2)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and supervision
• Able to perform core Emergency Medicine Procedures independently (inc but not limited to RSI, Arterial line, central line, chest drain)

Desirable

• Posters, Presentations, Publications

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays as required.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

SLOUGH

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake all duties relating to food service including: Prepare food service areas and equipment e.g. placing equipment ready for use (woks, fryers etc.) Serve food and drinks in patient/staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly Ensure a full supply of crockery and cutlery to the restaurant during service hours Deliver and collect meal trolleys to/from wards and departments Deliver catering supplies to wards and departments including call orders Menu collation, picking of all ward food according to menu choice and record information

Undertake preparation of all foodstuffs: Assist in food preparation e.g. peeling vegetables, prepping salad items, traying up and labelling items Assessment of good portion control, manage food waste and appropriate record-keeping Decant chilled food Regeneration of food and garnishing Adhere strictly to standard recipes and production methods, check food and beverages served, for quantity, quality and appearance and maintain correct standards of hygiene and temperature control as per HACCP

Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating due diligence at all times: Undertake cashier duties including receipt and accounting of cash and vouchers, operation of cash register to give correct change, ensuring cash security, maintaining records relating to cash handling, balancing cash takings with till receipts and accounting for differences Comply with all organisational and departmental procedures relating to cash handling and security Replace or refund patients or retail customers to ensure immediate customer satisfaction, escalating to supervisor or manager as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Previous catering experience

Desirable

• Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or Good knowledge of Food safety and Kitchen hygiene
• Team player

Experience

Essential

• Basic catering experience
• Hygiene COSSH procedures

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare
• Infection prevention and control

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Customer focussed
• Good time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous supervisory experience within catering, hospitality or food service
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is organised, proactive and able to lead a team effectively
• Has a strong understanding of food hygiene and customer service standards
• Is passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience
• Works well under pressure and can manage competing priorities in a busy healthcare environmen

Why Join Us

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing high-quality care and creating a supportive environment for our staff. You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team where your contribution will make a real difference to patients every day.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Supervisory Certificate or the equivalent supervisory or managerial experience
• Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling
• NEBSS and/or OND qualification and/or similar qualification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work efficiently with good time management skills
• Strong and effective supervisory skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills and financial awareness
• Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Desirable

• Innovative approach to service provision to enable a modern NHS catering service
• Report writing
• Project work

Experience

Essential

• Good IT Skills
• Essential interpersonal skills
• Experience of managing 50 plus catering team in a patients facing environment
• Customer care experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a service led and customer focused environment
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Special Requirements

Essential

• Must be able to work and travel between sites when necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Surrey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified or part qualified MCIPS (Level 4/Diploma upwards), actively working towards or equivalent experience
• A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• MCIPS qualified
• Relevant Business Degree
• Project Management qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in an NHS public sector procurement environment with a track record of achievement
• Fully conversant with the application of EU/UK procurement legislation/tendering processes & procedures
• Experience of category management, stakeholder & supplier managemen
• Project management experience
• Delivery of demanding savings targets through Procurement activities
• Line management experience
• Experienced in using a range of computer packages /applications
• Experienced in the use of EProcurement systems
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• Public sector Procurement experience
• Experience of managing a strategic procurement team within an NHS setting

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Sound Data Analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure deadlines are prioritised and met
• Excellent Key Board Skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools in particular Word and Excel
• Understanding of current best practice in all aspects of supply chain management
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Understanding of the current / future NHS agenda in Procurement
• Ability to build meaningful business relationship both internally across the organisation and externally with suppliers

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

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS FT

Lower Lane

Fazakerley

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team

• Play a key role in improving the patient experience

• Access to NHS staff benefits, including pension and staff discounts

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you're someone who takes pride in helping others and can bring energy and warmth to every shift, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver care through compassionone meal at a time.

• A positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to providing excellent service

• Friendly and approachable with strong communication skills

• Comfortable working in a busy hospital environment

• Flexible with shift patterns mornings or evenings on a rota basis

• Desirable: Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety qualification or working towards

• Ability to pass a basic Maths and English assessment as part of the recruitment process

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education - able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills

Desirable

• Food Safety and Health and Safety Level 2 (gained on the job)

Experience

Essential

• Basic catering experience
• Hygiene COSSH procedures

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare
• Infection prevention and control

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - able to read and understand written and verbal communication and instruction
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
• Customer focussed
• Able to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situations
• Demonstrate adaptability
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Good time management skills - able to plan and prioritise time and workload
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to respond quickly to problems
• Takes a pride in own work
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to act in ways that support equality and diversity
• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Understanding of relevant Health and Safety, Employment and other legislative requirements

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

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide practice nursing services to the practice population(s)

Supported by the nursing team within the practice, the Practice Nurse will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

As autonomous practitioners the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making.

They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy by assessing their needs, providing nursing care, health education advice, screening activities, monitoring of long term conditions, implementing care at hospital, community or other settings, maintaining clinically accurate records and running clinics.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

More detailed Job description is available on request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths,
• Registered Nursing Qualification,
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience as a General Practice Nurse,
• Phlebotomy,
• Respiratory knowledge / able to perform asthma reviews,
• Diabetes / CVD knowledge.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice,
• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Respiratory / Asthma knowledge,
• Diabetes CVD Knowledge

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

Croft Medical Centre

Address

1 Pomeroy Way

Birmingham

B37 7WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer

Desirable

• Epic Accreditation (Radiant and/or Lumens).
• PACS Administration qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a Radiology department
• Experience supporting PACS and/or RIS systems
• Experience supporting clinical applications and digital workflows

Desirable

• Workflow mapping and optimisation
• Epic Radiant and Lumens experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of Radiology and imaging workflows
• Knowledge of PACS and RIS systems
• Knowledge of DICOM and HL7 standards
• Understanding of Epic Radiant and Lumens functionality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS national digital programmes
• Understanding of interoperability and integration principles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich/Colchester Hospital

Ipswich/Colchester

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Vaccination Outreach Service is designed to ensure that vaccinations are delivered to underserved populations throughout Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The service will be delivered with the support of a wide range of stakeholders, primarily across general practice, Sirona and the VCSE sector. The key purpose of the Service Manager role is to ensure the service is data-driven, draws on the expertise of those with lived experience and is delivered within scope and budget, using a structured approach.

Key responsibilities

Service Planning

Develop detailed plans to deliver a safe, inclusive, targeted, community based service which is evidence led and reduces inequalities

Conduct stakeholder mapping and engagement planning to ensure inclusive and effective communication.

Use management tools to track progress and dependencies.

Service Implementation

Work with the Clinical Lead and Educator to lead the day-to-day management of service activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Monitor service milestones, KPIs, and deliverables, adjusting plans as needed to maintain momentum.

Proactively identify risks and issues, maintaining a risk register and implementing mitigation strategies.

Ensure quality assurance processes are embedded throughout service delivery.

Work within a team effectively, sharing work where appropriate, flexing capacity to respond to surge requirements of the service.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and involved.

Ensure that the service Governance and Quality group functions well and that the wider governance framework is operational - chairing meetings, workshops, and steering groups as appropriate.

Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and system stakeholders.

Resourcing and Budget Management

Work with the finance team to develop and manage service budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.

Track expenditure against budget, produce financial forecasts, and escalate variances.

Coordinate procurement and contract management where required.

Reporting and Evaluation

Produce high-quality reports for senior leadership and stakeholders, including dashboards and narrative summaries.

In line with the specification, evaluate service outcomes, strategic objectives and patient experience.

Lead post-service reviews and lessons learned exercises to inform future initiatives.

Change Management

Design and implement change management strategies to support adoption and sustainability.

Deliver training, workshops, and communications to support users and stakeholders.

Monitor change impact and adjust plans to ensure successful embedding of new practices.

Governance and administration

Ensure all service activities comply with relevant legislation, policies and standards

Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails.

Develop and implement a grant framework for commissioning and evaluating VCSE activity.

Line management responsibility Y/N

Administrator

Communications administrator

Clinical Educator

Responsible to

Director of Planning and Improvement

Budget Holder

Y

Salary

Band D: 38,768 46,684 FTE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Demonstrable significant and recent experience managing complex services from initiation to business as usual, using a continuous improvement methodology

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders, clinicians, and external partners

Strong track record in risk management, resource planning, and performance monitoring

Experience using service delivery software and tools

Experience of working with the VCSE sector

Desirable

Experience in the design, development and implementation of NHS services

Experience in budget management and financial reporting

PERSONAL QUALITIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Ability to identify issues early and develop effective solutions quickly.

Confident in making informed decisions and taking ownership of outcomes.

Able to interpret data and metrics to inform decisions and improve service outcomes.

Ability to work well with others, to promotes teamwork, and foster a positive working environment

Ability to articulate and advocate the value of collaborative working

Positive and proactive attitude towards innovation and change

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to establish trust and rapport

Ability to present concise and considered information

Resilient, adaptable, and skilled at navigating complex change

Ability to use judgement to solve complex problems

Strong organisational skills and confident in delegating effectively

Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications required

Desirable

• No specific qualifications required

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable significant and recent experience managing complex services from initiation to business as usual, using a continuous improvement methodology
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders, clinicians, and external partners
• Strong track record in risk management, resource planning, and performance monitoring
• Experience using service delivery software and tools
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector

Desirable

• Experience in the design, development and implementation of NHS services
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting

Employer details

Employer name

One Care (BNSSG) C.I.C.

Address

Unit 5 Osprey Court

Hawkfield Business Park

Whitchurch

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

As duty worker, to act as the front door for adoption service. Using problem solving skills to respond to all enquiries that come into the Adoption Team, providing advice and support in situations that may not be straight forward.

To assist social workers in the assessment of the support needs and services required by adopted children and their families; This involves gathering appropriate information from parents, children and other professionals in relations to the childs needs and family functioning. Using skills to engage with families often at a time of crisis to develop an understanding of the issues impacting on the family. Analysis and decision making with regards to the assessment will be jointly with a social worker.

Using knowledge of the impact of trauma, separation, loss and adoption to work in a collaborative way with families encouraging and supporting them to establish approaches to parenting that improves and enhances the quality of family life and attachments.

To undertake direct work with adopted children and young people to promote their sense of identity, understanding of their life story and contribute to their wellbeing.

To complete case records as required in accordance with the councils recording policy and procedure.

Contributing to multiagency meetings to consider the eligibility of service users need. Working with partner agencies using creativity to develop packages of support that are responsive to the needs of individual children and families.

To take responsibility for the direct provision of support to families identified by the team manager. This may involve the post holder identifying any safeguarding concerns or where childrens needs are not met and reporting accordingly to the Team manager in accordance with the councils procedures. To report regularly to the supervisor and/or team manager.

To understand and support the different needs of members of the birth family and the adoptive family when facilitating and or supervising direct contact; always promoting the best interests of the child.

To identify and disseminate up-to-date information of relevant services, legislation and research to adopters in the Adoption West region.

To take a lead role in facilitating the Letter Box arrangements between adopted families and special guardians and birth families. This involves managing challenging situations and negotiation skills between all parties.

To assist in the organisation and facilitation of social and support events and training for adoptive families to promote their access to learning, networking and peer support.

Attend and contribute to team meetings. Take on duties and tasks to assist the development of the service.

Assist in the Home finding process for the children requiring adoption placements, by liaising with social workers and carers to write profiles of children, highlighting their particular needs.

Support birth parents/relatives on a 1-1 and group basis whose birth children have a plan of adoption

Ability to travel on a daily basis and to undertake visits to families in their own homes or in other settings

To undertake such other duties in respect of each case as directed by Adoption Managers.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in working with adoptive families
• Experience of work in a childrens social care or similar setting

Qualifications

Essential

• A levels / National Diploma or equivalent experience/skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

Adoption West

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Quality and Compliance

• Lead the coordination of governance and compliance activities across the practice.
• Develop, implement, review and maintain practice policies, procedures and standard operating procedures in line with NHS guidance, employment legislation, CQC requirements and best practice.
• Ensure the practice maintains ongoing compliance with CQC Standards and contractual obligations and ensures CQC inspection readiness.
• Support quality assurance programmes, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain governance systems including policy registers, audit schedules, action plans and compliance dashboards.
• Monitor compliance against internal and external standards and escalate risks where required.
• Support the management of complaints, significant events, patient feedback and learning outcomes.
• Coordinate and monitor risk assessments, business continuity plans and governance actions.

Workforce and HR Support

• Provide HR and workforce administration support to the management team.
• Support recruitment processes including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, preparing recruitment documentation and pre-employment checks.
• Coordinate induction programmes for all new starters.
• Support the management of staff records ensuring compliance with employment legislation and NHS requirements.
• Maintain workforce databases including training, appraisal, immunisation, registration and DBS records.
• Monitor annual appraisals and mandatory training completion.
• Produce workforce compliance reports for senior management.
• Support sickness absence monitoring, return-to-work processes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist managers in implementing HR policies and practices.

Training, Education and Medical Placements

• Coordinate and deliver practice induction programmes for new employees.
• Organise and support educational placements for medical students, GP registrars, nursing students and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop and maintain induction resources and training materials.
• Monitor completion of mandatory and role-specific training requirements.
• Support the delivery of internal training sessions and workforce development programmes.
• Maintain training records and provide regular compliance reports.
• Promote a culture of learning, continuous professional development and staff engagement.

Business Support and Administration

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Business and Deputy Director of Business.
• Support delivery of strategic and operational priorities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, business cases and meeting papers.
• Coordinate governance meetings, workforce meetings and quality review meetings, maintaining accurate records, minutes and action logs.
• Support contract monitoring, performance reporting and service development activities.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and organisational resilience arrangements.

Service Improvement, Innovation and Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, patient services and staff experience.
• Lead or support projects designed to improve operational efficiency and quality of care.
• Support achievement of practice objectives and priorities within the business plan.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting CQC compliance and inspection preparation.
• Experience developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Experience providing workforce or HR administration support.
• Experience organising training, inductions or educational placements.
• Experience supporting senior managers and organisational projects
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

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

Park Medical Practice

Address

Cottam Lane Surgery

Cottam Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR2 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

RREMS is now seeking a suitably qualified capable and motivated engineer to join the team in providing the day to day aspects of the RREMS service. The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of wheeled mobility equipment and will possess excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, well-developed patient handling skills, and will be familiar with the regulatory requirements relevant to the scope of the service. Knowledge of IT packages (Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, 3D Modelling) and experience of applying them is essential as is a full valid driving licence as considerable travelling is involved on a day to day basis.

Job purpose

• Providing the technical aspects of RREMS throughout the region, including at Approved Wheelchair Repairer contractors and District Wheelchair Services premises as required.
• Responsible for the prescription, design, manufacture or modification of bespoke mobility and assistive technology / engineering solutions to meet the needs of individual clients or carers.
• Project lead independently managing a caseload of referrals including initial assessment, problem solving, risk analysis, design, manufacture, and documentation.
• Ensuring the safe introduction, delivery / handover of manufactured / modified products into clinical, domestic and educational establishments. Providing both verbal and clear written instruction regarding its safe use.
• Compliance with all relevant legislative and other national and local requirements.
• Safe and efficient operation of all engineering / scientific equipment on which you have been trained.
• Reporting of adverse incidents to appropriate organisational establishments.
• Carry out powered wheelchair environmental risk and accessibility assessments.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of RREMS to meet the changing needs and circumstances of the service.
• Contribute to research and development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level experience in relevant subject
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent level experience
• Full valid driving licence
• Completion of a recognised training scheme

Desirable

• Registered as a Clinical Technologist with RCT or AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Good knowledge of materials and principles used in engineering
• Specialist knowledge and skills in medical or scientific equipment relevant to working area
• Good knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience of applying them
• Good knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques in both clinical and non-clinical environment
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to area of work
• Knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including CPR.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Design, drawing and manufacturing of predominately-mechanical engineering components
• Have the ability to use hand tools for the setting up and hand over of wheelchairs, specialised seating and associated accessories
• Ability to demonstrate equipment in non-technical language. Good communicator

Desirable

• Good report writing skills
• Ability to use engineering design software
• Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital/James Cook University Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment and management of patients with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.

Performing clinics and home visits within County Durham and Darlington, these will be a combination of telephone and face to face assessments and reviews.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Clinical community experience
• Bladder and bowel assessment / treatment experience
• Experience of audit / research

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Desirable

• First degree
• Community prescribing or willing to work towards

Qualifications

Desirable

• Bladder & Bowel dysfunction experience or willing to work towards
• Teaching / mentorship qualification or willing to work towards

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of issues in bladder and bowel care
• IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of budgetary control

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil requirements of the post
• Ability to work flexibly in differing environments to meet the needs of the service
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Innovation House

South Church Business Park

Bishop Auckland

DL14 6XD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Employment Specialist will be expected to deliver the IPS approach, working directly with all relevant stakeholders.

The Employment Specialist will maintain a professional relationship with the service users of the IPS service, key internal and external stakeholders, with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of professional boundaries.

To adhere to mandatory administrative and data capture protocols when recording the progress of individuals. To keep accurate and complete records of casework, using the appropriate electronic clinical notes systems.

To act independently, using own judgement, knowledge and initiative to develop and understanding of the needs and potential career aspirations of job seekers.

To sensitively gather information, to develop a shared vocational profile and an agreed Job Notion or Curriculum Vitae, for each individual job seeker. On occasion complex, sensitive and contentious information will need to be provided and/or received. To deal with sometimes emotional and distressing behaviour and difficult situations and circumstances.

To commence rapid job search within 30 days of receiving a referral for a service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment.

To research the labour market and spend time getting to know local employers in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet everyones strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. Meeting KPI target of 6-8 quality employer contacts each week.

It is the responsibility of the Employment Specialist to source meaningful paid job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers. Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities in the hidden labour market that meet each individuals strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.

It is the responsibility of the Employment Specialists to undertake job analyses and workplace assessments, when placing service users with employers, ensure that the quality of work environments is explored, including potential for workplace adjustments that will accommodate individual strengths, skills, symptoms and coping skills.

To provide specialised advice to employers concerning employment to job seekers with a range of different clinical needs.

To provide specialist education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.

To develop workplace introduction strategies together with a comprehensive package of individualised support to service users once they have returned to work.

To provide individualised support to service users once they have returned to work to assist them in sustaining employment.

To appropriately monitor the longer-term career development of individuals supported into employment offering ongoing input as required.

Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinicians where employment support is integrated into mental health treatment.

Build a multi-disciplinary approach to the return to work. For example, involve clinical staff (where relevant) in managing symptoms at work, medication reviews and supporting rehabilitation needs e.g., social skill development, budgeting, travel training etc.

With appropriate consent, to communicate and liaise with carers, families, employers and other professionals on behalf of the service user as required.

Employment Specialist will ensure all mandatory training is completed and up to date. Additional training will be offered and with the expectation that all staff will complete all role specific training provided by external organisations.

The post holder will make themselves familiar with their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, always ensuring their safety and the safety of others.

To ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc.

To regularly collect and promote service user employment recovery stories.

The post holder will be involved in highly innovative positive approaches designed to challenge assumptions and discriminative recruitment practices.

To provide cover/support to localities with high levels of referrals, complex cases, or where there is a disruption to service due to illness or vacancies.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Naturally interested in and energised by working with and talking to people
• Non -judgemental and trustworthy
• Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives
• Belief that people with mental illness can gain and sustain meaningful work
• Responds positively to failure and is able to translate it into a valuable learning experience
• Patient and empathetic to others' situations without imposing own experiences or beliefs onto others
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to listen and make grounded judgements
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills when dealing with and seeking to new employers
• Reaching shared agreement, effective group/meeting skills
• Ability to learn and assimilate quickly into a variety of situations
• Ability to keep effective records both verbal and written in a timely and accurate fashion

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or demonstrable experience

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector
• Trained in IPS Delivery Model
• Mental Health First Aid qualification
• NVQ level 3 in Care or Learning Disability related
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching principles.
• Training in Systematic Instruction
• Counselling
• Person Centred Planning
• Adult education/training
• Sales & marketing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs or a similar service user group
• Knowledge and experience of recovery and social inclusion principals
• Experience of utilising IT systems
• Experience of working within diverse communities
• Ability to engage with employers across all industries using a variety of methods
• Understanding and experience of working across a range of recruitment/ employment sectors
• Understanding of employment and challenges/barriers for people with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment
• Knowledge of the labour market and a demonstrated understanding of 'market positioning
• Understanding of financial implications between benefits/pay structure and advising service user's accordingly

Desirable

• Experience of working in supported employment services
• Understanding of principals and practices of the Individual Placement and Support model (IPS)
• Experience of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health
• Personal experience of using mental health services
• An understanding of self employment or business start up

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Life Rooms

Evered Avenue

Walton

L9 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose:

- To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for patients on the rehabilitation ward at Woking Hospital, in outpatient clinics, and patients in the community who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties, resulting from a variety of acquired or progressive neurological conditions or frailty.

- To provide advice, support and education for patients and their families/carers, and offer

training to students, and other Health Care Professionals.

- To be able to work independently and as part of a Team, and to participate in innovative

projects and service development to benefit patients and colleagues.

Patient Care Responsibilities

1. Be able to work autonomously, with a specialist, often complex caseload, to assess, diagnose, develop and implement programmes of care. Supported by clinical supervision and SLT Lead.

2. Assess, differentially diagnose, formulate treatment plans (in collaboration with patients and carers), write assessment reports, identify and choose appropriate therapeutic or clinical management techniques from a range of options, provide appropriate therapeutic intervention, and evaluate treatment outcomes.

3. Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

4. Provide complex and sensitive information to patients in a manner that they can understand e.g. regarding cognitive changes

5. Refer on for specialist assessment for Assistive and Augmentative communication. Liaise with specialist centres to provide continuity of care and help source funding for equipment.

6. Liaise with a wide range of professional colleagues and other agencies to ensure comprehensive management of the patient e.g. attendance at ward meetings and case conferences and telephone liaison e.g. with GPs, dieticians and social services.

7. Plan for patient discharge, ensuring appropriate onward referral and liaison as required.

8. Adapt practice to meet individual patient circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.

9. Complete incident forms where appropriate and discuss pertinent issues regarding safeguarding/incidents with Speech & Language Therapy Lead and others involved.

10. Work with patients with a variety of diagnoses and their carers/families, across the teams geographical patch. Working flexibly to provide an equitable service to all patients, as the caseload determines and to cover periods of staff absence

11. Work with a designated caseload and be flexible to carry out work in other areas of the wider SLT Team to facilitate equity of service provision for all patients (according to level of experience and competence) as requested by Speech and Language Therapy Lead, and to further develop own professional practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Evidence of applying evidence-based practice and research
• Knowledge and experience of working with adults with dysphagia &/or communication difficulties
• Minimum of 18 months working at a junior level with patients in specialist area e.g. Adults, Neurological patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
• Experience of assisting with training and supporting students
• Excellent experience of setting patient-centred goals & providing outcomes

Desirable

• Experience of working on wards or in outpatient clinics
• Ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Evidence of contribution to publications and/or locally known within field of emerging expertise
• Evidence of presentations at conferences locally/nationally / or
• provision of training
• Experience of translating government and professional guidance into departmental policy and procedure
• Working knowledge and appreciation of NHS strategy, policies and research ethics
• Updated knowledge of National Policies and procedures relevant to SLT service.
• Evidence showing completion of previous Statutory & Mandatory training e.g. Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act, Information Governance etc
• Evidence of maintaining and on-going development of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in area of clinical specialism
• Experience of supporting students

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Effective communicator
• Empathetic
• Assertive
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
• Team player
• Professional attitude to working practice, colleagues, and public

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Qualification
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• A member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of postgraduate courses or other CPD in relevant fields such as dysphagia trained
• Evidence of continuing professional development with identifiable outcomes.
• Full UK or equivalent driving licence and a car for work purposes

Desirable

• A member of Clinical Excellence Networks and demonstrable evidence of regular attendance at these events
• OR ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in relevant clinical areas.

Skills

Essential

• Good presentation skills, both verbal & written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including advanced observation, empathy and listening
• An excellent working knowledge of IT
• Able to work as part of a team but also using own initiative
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good analytical and reflection skills
• Committed to personal/professional development and skill acquisition
• Able to take theoretical knowledge and professional skills and apply them to the management of patients
• Able to work in busy environment, maintaining calm and a sense of humour
• Able to offer a flexible approach to work and caseloads

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

CSH Surrey

Address

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU227HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a childrens carer, your role will be delivering health care and support to children and young people in a variety of settings. This could mean providing hands-on care in the family home, supporting a child or young person to attend school or staffing the respite unit. The ability to travel independently during working time is essential.

You will be supported to learn clinical skills such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy feeding, suction (etc) utilising a competency-based framework. Once competent and confident, you will be expected to work without direct supervision within the scope of your training and role. You will receive continual support and training within this role.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals. It is important that the successful candidate is creative in providing play and learning opportunities for our children and young people, so a sense of fun and enthusiasm is essential! You will need to possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. In return you will become part of a team that is warm and friendly and is committed to the children and young people we support.

Experience working with children or young people who require long-term ventilation or have complex health needs would be beneficial but not essential.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Hold or willing to work towards English and Math's Grade 4- 9 or Functional Skills Level 2
• Hold a level 3 or equivalent healthcare or childcare related qualification or equivalent experience in child or healthcare

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Basic IT skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience working with children with complex health needs

OTHER

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training and competencies relevant to the role
• Flexibility with working patterns
• Car owner/driver, or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job - and be prepared to be insured for business use. (It is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

The Birches Respite Unit

Farber Road

Coventry

CV2 2BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• recognised degree in speech and language therapy

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Experience of working collaboratively with parents, education staff and multi agency professionals
• Excellent organisation skills with ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Specialist training relevant to speech sound disorders, DLD or social communication differences.

Aptitude/personal qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a Team
• Adaptable to change

Desirable

• Enjoys problem solving and developing new ways of working

Additional requirement

Essential

• Access to transport and able to travel efficiently across the locations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with a broad range of needs
• Demonstrable experience of conducting efficient, high-quality initial assessments and making appropriate recommendations for children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs within agreed timescales
• Strong knowledge of assessments and assessment techniques used with children and young people
• minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as a SLT

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients with gender dysphoria.

Formulate, deliver and/or coordinate patient-centered management plans.

Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective care to service users.

Advise on diagnosis and treatment both within the team and to external providers.

Coordinate and/or provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service) up to date evidence-based interventions to service users.

Provide advice on cross-sex hormone therapy and liaise with primary care to ensure its delivery and effective monitoring.

Provide specialist assessment of readiness and eligibility for surgical intervention and refer appropriately.

Collaborate with GPs, hospital doctors and primary care physicians regarding the physical health care of patients.

Liaise with colleagues in other communities and specialist teams.

Contribute to the on-going training and development programme within the team.

Hold weekly outpatient clinics.

Communicate and liaise with GPs, psychologists, and other disciplines and agencies as appropriate.

Communicate with relatives, significant others and partners, in limited circumstances.

Complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the clinical role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• oMBChB, MBBS or equivalent MRCPsych or FRCPsych
• oMembership of Royal College of Psychiatrist
• oFull registration with General Medical Council.
• oCompleted (or about to complete) specialist higher training, general practice training or further training at level equivalent to CCT in a field relevant to gender dysphoria
• oExperience of multidisciplinary team working.
• oInclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or General Practitioner Register of the General Medical Council with a license to practice or within 6 months of the CCT date at date of interview.
• oExperience of multi-agency work
• oEvidence of audit competence.
• oExperience in management roles, both clinical and non-clinical.

Desirable

• oInterest in gender and health care and gender diverse care needs
• oQualifications in specific psychological/ psychosexual treatment modalities.
• oRegistered as a specialist with the Gender Recognition Panel or willing to apply for registration, when eligible.
• oManagement training course or other management qualification.
• oHigher training or qualification in Intellectual Disability, neurodivergence, trauma informed care or forensic psychiatry.
• oExperience in a community setting serving a diverse multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
• oExperience of working in a Gender Service.
• oExperience in working with people with complex psychosocial and medical needs.
• oExperience in the prescriptions of medicines and/ or hormones as medicine.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oService user / person centered values.
• oHigh standards of professionalism
• oWelcoming of diversity within gender identity and expression
• oNon-judgmental, tolerant attitude
• oCommitment to ongoing education, training and development of practice through audit.
• oCommitment to working with users, carers and voluntary organisations and PPI
• oCommitment to innovative models of care to service gender diverse people.
• oAbility and manage and adapt to change

Desirable

• oPPI projects
• oCommunity and advocacy projects
• oUnderstanding of PERCF framework and minority health

Knowledge

Essential

• oAwareness of current issues in NHS service provision, policy and legislation.
• oMental Health assessments, complex case management, experience of outpatients, and ICD11
• oAwareness of the biopsychosocial needs of people with gender dysphoria.
• oKnowledge and understanding of NHS clinical governance, safe guarding and risk management

Desirable

• o Interest / knowledge in the field of gender dysphoria, including awareness of diagnostic issues, treatment options, and an evidenced led approach to clinical practice
• oCompetence in management of basic medical care as per the GMC guidelines
• oSkills in critical analysis

Skills

Essential

• oHigh level of general clinical skills
• oExcellent communication skills. written, oral and interpersonal
• oAbility to engage effectively and communicate with extremely challenging or emotive circumstances.
• oAbility to provide medical leadership to multidisciplinary team.
• oAbility to work with non-clinical colleagues, including service users and voluntary organisations in service development.

Desirable

• oExpertise in the assessment, management and treatment of people with gender diversity.
• oEstablished ability as clinical teacher.
• oClinical risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Tavistock Centre

120 Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical/PracticeTo follow plans of care and undertake a range of allocated duties related to direct or indirect service user support and care.
• To care for the service users physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs within a defined programme of health care and to ensure that service users are treated with respect and their dignity is always maintained.
• To encourage service users to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the co-operation of carers, relatives and friends.
• To observe and report any changes in the service users wellbeing as well as undertake any routine observations that may be required for physical health management.
• To maintain timely and accurate service user records under supervision and in line with trust and service line policy and procedure.To converse with service users and their carers and relatives in a positive and respectful manner, ascertaining their needs and assisting them as appropriate.
• To contribute to the assessment of service users health and social care needs by participating in assessment processes including assisting in initial data collection; monitoring of patients progress; as well as being able to report back clearly at any team care reviews.
• To contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the service users health and social care. Promptly informing the team or supervisor if there are any

Person Specification

Education Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in mental health,
• minimum of 5 GCSE A - E including maths and english

Desirable

• Current Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults certificates.

Skills and ability

Essential

• Sound verbal and written communication
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.

Experience

Essential

• Currently working in a care delivery role in either mental health , acute or community setting
• Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position
• Demonstrable adaptability to change
• To be able to demonstrate awareness of a range of factors that contribute to mental ill health or addiction
• Demonstrate awareness of the Mental Health Act and its implications/ Demonstrate awareness of Health and Social Care or Substance Abuse legislation relevant to role
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of physical and recreational activity in recovery
• Evidence of practical experience in delivering or participating in a range of recreational and social activities suited to the needs of a range of service users

Desirable

• Demonstrate skills in undertaking a range of physically observation ie BP, Pulse, respiration rate, urinalysis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health-West Centre K block

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attachment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - GENERAL INFORMATION

Job Title: Clinical/Forensic/counselling Psychologist/Psychotherapist

Band: 7

Department: North London Forensic Service

A person specification should comprise of a list of attributes required of the role. Essential criteria are those without which, the post holder would be unable to adequately perform the job. Desirable criteria are those that may enable the candidate to perform better or require a shorter orientation period. You should not include any reference to numbers of years experience unless justified.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, health psychology or counselling psychology
• HCPC registration

Desirable

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

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Experience of working within a forensic setting/service (ideally prison environment) either in a B7 role, or as a trainee. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, which can include outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems and where there is a history of violence. Experience of teaching, training and providing supervision.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, which can include outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems and where there is a history of violence.
• Experience of teaching, training and providing supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Able to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly via supervision or case reviews with other staff.

Desirable

• Skill in the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in working with mentally disordered offenders.
• Trained in the ADOS/ADI-R
• Formal training in supervision.

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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